Next, the council officially began.

It was only then that Lin Chen realized that so many people had come to this council, and that it was such a formal affair, all for the sake of questioning him.

However, Lin Chen knew nothing about this beforehand.

But when the council started asking questions, Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

The person standing on the council's podium was a very voluptuous noblewoman dressed rather daringly. She stepped forward with a smile and introduced herself, "City Lord Lin Chen, I am Tiana, the Marquis of Heavenly Fragrance. I need to ask you some questions... May I ask, are you willing to fight for the Dragon Spirit Kingdom?"

"Of course, beautiful Marquis of Heavenly Fragrance!"

Lin Chen responded, "I am willing to fight for the Dragon Spirit Kingdom and resist all foreign invasions."

"Very good! Then, the next question."

Tiana gave Lin Chen a charming smile. This woman was incredibly seductive, and she was much younger than Princess Qing Yue. But what surprised Lin Chen even more was that the forty-year-old Princess Qing Yue was not overshadowed by this extremely charming woman.

"City Lord Lin Chen, do you support the fusion of Blue Star people and Dragon Spirit people's bloodlines?"

Tiana continued to ask.

At this time, her cheeks were slightly flushed.

Her eyes kept drifting towards Lin Chen.

However, Lin Chen remained serious, "I personally think this should be a good thing, perhaps it can improve many problems."

"Very good, then... Is City Lord Lin also willing to fulfill the obligations that each city should fulfill to the kingdom?" Tiana posed another question.

"I am happy to." Lin Chen nodded again.

Then, the crucial question came.

Tiana asked once again, "Regarding the conflict between Sky Moon City and Marquis Lie Yan, from beginning to end, was Sky Moon City the proactive party or the reactive party? If it was proactive, does City Lord Lin harbor hatred towards the nobility? If it was reactive, does City Lord Lin harbor resentment towards the nobility?"

"First of all, the battlefield is in Sky Moon City. I reiterate that since the arrival of the Dragon Spirit Kingdom, neither I nor the residents of Sky Moon City have ever provoked anyone. Therefore, in this war, Sky Moon City and I personally were passively defending! And, we have never thought of hating or resenting any nobles, and it is the same now!"

Lin Chen naturally answered impeccably.

Anyway, this kind of questioning is likely just a formality, so that all parties will no longer be indignant about this matter.

"I'm done asking."

Tiana looked up at the crowd and said, "Does anyone have anything to add? If not, then the results of this inquiry will be announced."

"I have a question!"

At this moment, Shui Jing Tian stood up.

Lin Chen frowned.

This guy…

Wouldn't he bring up the Dragon Tiger Mountain incident?

As a result, Lin Chen overthought it.

Shui Jing Tian asked with a smile, "Then, is City Lord Lin willing to accept the friendship of my Shui family? My Shui family would very much like to invite City Lord Lin to take a walk in Dragon Tiger Province when you have time, so everyone can get to know each other."

Lin Chen turned his head and smiled, "Sure, I'd be happy to!"

However, although Lin Chen had a smile on his face, he was sneering in his heart.

It seemed that Shui Jing Tian was still brooding over the Sword Burial Ground secret realm.

He certainly wasn't thinking of avenging the Huo family. The Shui and Huo families were already at odds...

Moreover, now that Lin Chen had come to the council and was about to join the Dragon Guard, if something happened to Lin Chen after Shui Jing Tian invited him to Dragon Tiger Province, the Shui family would probably have a hard time explaining it.

Then…

Why did Shui Jing Tian ask this question at the council?

Lin Chen guessed something... Maybe this guy wanted to blackmail him.

After all, one of Lin Chen's biggest secrets might be some things related to the Sword Burial Ground secret realm.

If Shui Jing Tian revealed this matter, then Lin Chen, possessing a great treasure, might attract a lot of trouble!

"I have no objection." Shui Jing Tian sat down happily.

"Then, does anyone else have any questions?" Tiana continued to ask.

Everyone shook their heads repeatedly.

After all, everyone had actually reached a tacit agreement on this matter.

If they jumped out again at this time, it would be deliberately finding fault, and it might offend everyone.

Moreover, who couldn't see that various forces now wanted to win over Lin Chen?

Everyone's eyes were sharp.

As soon as Lin Chen arrived in the Imperial Capital, all three Dukes came.

Moreover, the chief of the council, Duke Shun, smiled at Lin Chen.

How did Lin Chen possess such charm?

Obviously, this was not a matter of charm.

It should be said that it was the trend of the times.

First of all, Duke Hu Guo came out to protect Lin Chen, blocking the path for many people who wanted Lin Chen dead.

Since one path was impassable, they had to think of other ways.

Perhaps, winning him over was a good choice.

What's more, according to the news from Princess Qing Yue, Sky Moon City was very wealthy!

Who would turn away from money and resources?

Tiana said loudly, "Council Resolution No. 1576, now the Chief Official on duty announces: After verification, City Lord Lin Chen of Sky Moon City is loyal to the kingdom and has no faults, and can obtain all the legitimate rights and interests of a Dragon Spirit Kingdom citizen."

It was announced.

Next, the King opened his mouth and said, "Now, I announce that Lin Chen is conferred the title of Loyal Earl, Commander of the Central Army of the Dragon Guard! Someone, bestow the war robe, the earl's crown, the Loyal Earl's seal, and... 30,000 soul crystals!"

Soon, palace maids came on stage to deliver the rewards.

At this moment, the entire council hall was silent.

Because this time, the King did not grant a fief!

This was obviously a title conferral that broke with tradition.

What would Lin Chen do?

Then, Lin Chen accepted the rewards without hesitation.

"Good!" The King stood up and led the applause.

So, in the entire council hall, whether they were willing or unwilling, everyone had to stand up and give warm applause.

In fact, the scene just now was another power struggle.

Or rather, Lin Chen was conferred the title of Earl without a fief...

His actions sparked another prelude to a power struggle.

But what did this have to do with Lin Chen?

He was about to go to the Imperial Battlefield!

After the council, the King also announced that he would receive Lin Chen's homage in the palace.

Obviously, this was to ask Lin Chen for the promised benefits.

Lin Chen understood.

Afterwards, he took the Jin Mu brothers and the guards to the palace.

On the way, Jian Ni Shang naturally stayed close to Lin Chen.

Her attire was also full of heroism.

When they arrived at the palace, Princess Qing Yue was indeed there.

Without saying a word, Lin Chen took out the space ring.

The things he had promised to give were all inside.

"Very good, Lin Chen, I admire your straightforwardness. Make more meritorious contributions on the Imperial Battlefield this time. After you return, I will continue to promote you!" The King was overjoyed.

Then, he signaled Lin Chen to leave.

Princess Qing Yue smiled and said, "City Lord Lin, don't be anxious. Go to my mansion and wait first. We still need to sign some agreements."

"Yes, Princess."

Lin Chen agreed.

However, when Lin Chen and Jian Ni Shang left the palace, they saw an elevator flash by.

Sitting in that elevator was Princess Qing Yue.

"That is the royal special elevator. Flying is forbidden in the Imperial Capital, especially around the palace. It is forbidden to run at high speed. We can only walk over." Jin Qiang quickly reminded Lin Chen.

"Okay, lead the way, to the Princess's mansion!"

Lin Chen was speechless.

There were so many rules in this Imperial Capital.

Jin Qiang began to lead the way, and at the same time reminded Lin Chen, "Commander, Duke Hu Guo asked you to report to the top of the Heavenly Palace before sunset."

"The top of the Heavenly Palace?"

Lin Chen was puzzled.

Jin Qiang said, "The passage through the Imperial Battlefield is on the top of the Heavenly Palace. The Heavenly Palace is very large and can connect to all the countries on Blue Star. Other realms also have similar connecting passages."

"Are you saying that there are more than just the countries on Blue Star on the Imperial Battlefield?" Lin Chen only learned this information.

Jin Qiang replied, "The Imperial Battlefield is very complicated. There are probably more than ten thousand countries and races."

Lin Chen was speechless.

No wonder everyone said the Imperial Battlefield was cruel!

"Currently, our Dragon Spirit Kingdom belongs to the Second-Level Battlefield. If we want to upgrade, we must enter the top three in the Planet War to be promoted to a higher-level battlefield. The rewards for higher-level battlefields are more generous, but the strength of the enemies is also stronger!"

Jin Qiang also popularized some strange knowledge for Lin Chen...

Did the Imperial Battlefield have a promotion and demotion system?

Lin Chen wanted to ask, but at this time he heard a delicate shout, "You are Lin Chen?"

At this time, Lin Chen and his party had just left the palace area.

Then a loli girl appeared in front of them. She had long fiery red hair tied into a pair of pigtails falling on her shoulders, wearing a mage robe that only reached above her thighs, and a pair of over-the-knee socks on her legs.

She looked a little soft and cute.

But the person who came announced her name, "I am Huo Ling Long... Is it you who killed my grandfather?"

"Ling Long, Sister."

"Ni... Sister Ni Shang?"

Huo Ling Long saw Jian Ni Shang, and started to call Jian Ni Shang's name, but then the loli's face changed, and she said in a deep voice, "Hmph, you traitor to the family!"

"She's not a traitor." Lin Chen said.

Because, the little loli in front of him was the first Huo family member Lin Chen had seen who called Jian Ni Shang "Sister."

So Lin Chen felt that this Huo Ling Long might be different from the other members of the Huo family.

Perhaps... she had a different meaning for Jian Ni Shang.

"Hmph!"

Huo Ling Long ignored Jian Ni Shang, and seemed very angry. She looked at Lin Chen and said, "I, Huo Ling Long, request a deathmatch with you!"

A deathmatch!

At this time, Jin Qiang, who had become Lin Chen's full-time secretary, immediately came over to explain, "This is the rule of the Imperial Capital. Fighting is not allowed in the city, but if one party initiates a deathmatch invitation and the other party accepts, they can go to the dueling platform together. This is allowed!"

Lin Chen understood.

In other words, as long as he didn't agree, this little girl couldn't do anything to him?

"I am a descendant of the Huo family. You killed my grandfather, which proves that he is not as good as you. This is the shame of the Huo family, so... I, Huo Ling Long, want to wash away this shame!" Huo Ling Long continued, stating her reason for wanting a deathmatch with Lin Chen.

Strangely, her reason was not to avenge her dead grandfather... Moreover, Lin Chen felt that the way Huo Ling Long looked at him did not have the burning hatred of someone whose close relative had been killed.

Huo Ling Long wanted a duel just to regain the family's glory...

Okay!

Lin Chen didn't understand.

"Sorry, with your strength, you are not enough to challenge me! If you don't believe me, you can ask her." Lin Chen rejected the other party's duel invitation. He felt that the little loli in front of him was quite interesting.

She was very similar to a character from a once very popular but later poorly managed game from the last century...

Ahn'Qiraj.

If Huo Ling Long showed Lin Chen a hateful look, Lin Chen might have accepted the challenge without hesitation.

But Huo Ling Long did not.

And Lin Chen had just killed many people and had been questioned by the council. Naturally, he wanted to avoid trouble.

Seeing that Lin Chen had no intention of fighting Huo Ling Long, Jian Ni Shang quickly said, "Ling Long, you are no match for the Sword Master, so hurry up and leave!"

"Hmph, why should I believe the words of a traitor like you?"

Huo Ling Long heard this, stuttered a little, tilted her head and thought for a while, then changed her words, "In that case, let's not have a deathmatch. Let's have a practice match, okay?"

Lin Chen was about to laugh!

This might be the softest 'avenger' in history, right?

She even asked Lin Chen if it was okay?

"No!"

Although Lin Chen was a man and didn't want to say these two words, he still refused. However, in order to make her give up, Lin Chen said, "Ni Shang is my sword servant, and her strength is far inferior to mine... How about this, if you can defeat her, then I will accept your challenge!"

"Really?" Huo Ling Long immediately looked at Jian Ni Shang.

"Sword Master, I..."

"Go!"

Lin Chen nodded.

Jian Ni Shang gritted her teeth and said to Huo Ling Long, "Ling Long, be careful, I am much stronger than before!"

"Tch, how much stronger can you be?"

Huo Ling Long sneered...

Three minutes later, Lin Chen continued to swagger through the streets with his party.

"Sword Master, I... Was I too forceful?"

"It's okay, it was just right. And she has good talent, but she suffered a loss in level and soul cultivation in front of you. It seems that you have obtained a lot of inheritance from the Primordial Sword Spirit!"

Lin Chen smiled and praised Jian Ni Shang.

And over at the downtown intersection, Huo Ling Long was sitting on the ground with her legs in an M shape, wiping her tears while ignoring the strange gazes of passersby...

Yes, she was beaten to tears!

Princess's mansion.

When Lin Chen asked to see her, all the people around him were stopped by the guards.

Only Lin Chen was allowed to enter the inner hall.

Lin Chen vaguely heard some water sounds, as well as a woman's voice, "Your Highness, should we put in the iridescent crystals?"

"Put them in!"

"Yes~"

"Is Lin Chen here?"

Princess Qing Yue's voice sounded.

Lin Chen quickly said, "Princess, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were bathing."

"Haha, what does it matter? Come in!" Princess Qing Yue actually let Lin Chen in!

She was taking a bath!

Could it be that you can wear clothes while bathing?

Lin Chen came behind the screen.

As a result, he seemed to see the third month of spring...

Infinite spring scenery!

Princess Qing Yue was indifferent, and chatted with Lin Chen like this, "Fifty billion a year, in fact, I feel that's not enough! But, we can't be too greedy... I think, how about forty-eight billion? In this way, the monthly turnover will be easy to calculate. Actually, we only need to make 400 million gold coins a month. What do you think, City Lord Lin?"

"I have no problem, and... I can pay the Princess a year's advance payment. Then, during this year, Sky Moon City can take whatever goods they want from Chengfa Merchant Guild, and we can keep track. When it exceeds this amount, the Princess can come to me for money at any time."

Lin Chen said that he didn't lack money.

And he was very rich.

He was a local tyrant.

"I like you more and more now... City Lord Lin, why don't you spend the night at my mansion tonight?"

Princess Qing Yue stared straight at Lin Chen.

But Lin Chen shook his head and said, "Sorry, Princess, Duke Hu Guo specifically instructed me to arrive at the top of the Heavenly Palace before sunset."

"That old man, why does he still like to meddle so much?"

Hearing this, Princess Qing Yue actually sounded resentful.

Lin Chen heard this, and his ears perked up...

Old man?

Good guy!

It seemed that he made an unexpected discovery!

That was Duke Hu Guo, Long Yan Dao!

In the entire Dragon Spirit Kingdom, who dared to be disrespectful to him?

Even the King had to respectfully call him Uncle...

Wasn't it?

In this case, Long Yan Dao and Long Qing Yue should be... uncle and niece!

Although Long Yan Dao was only a member of the royal family, and was not a brother of the old king, there was still some blood relationship!

Moreover…

Long Qing Yue should be married.

Lin Chen felt... the noble circle was so chaotic!

He couldn't afford to offend them, so he had to get out!

A woman like Long Qing Yue was too demonic.

Lin Chen bid farewell to Long Qing Yue.

"How boring... City Lord Lin, if you have time in the future, come to the Imperial Capital to find me, okay?" Long Qing Yue actually stood up, came directly in front of Lin Chen without wearing anything.

Then, she chuckled at Lin Chen's evasive eyes.

"Let's go, I won't tease you!"

…

Lin Chen didn't know how he walked out.

He always felt that he had come out, but at least half of his mind and soul were left inside...

It shouldn't be!

Lin Chen thought to himself: Could it be that my concentration has declined?

After thinking about it, it should still be because Long Qing Yue was too demonic.

And it seemed that there was more than one demon in this Imperial Capital!

"Let's get out of here!"

Lin Chen immediately ordered Jin Qiang to go to the top of the Heavenly Palace.

Jin Qiang took out the Dragon Guard's special airship.

Then, he flew into the sky…

The Heavenly Palace was actually located on the moon!

To Lin Chen's surprise, the moon had also been transformed.

The current moon was as big as the Earth before!

Moreover, it was full of dilapidated remnants.

In addition, Lin Chen actually met some old acquaintances at the entrance...

"Lin Chen."

"Xue Mo?"

Lin Chen frowned.

Because he saw Xue Mo.

There were even many familiar faces from Ice Snow City before.

However…

They were now locked with chains made of refined iron.

"What's going on?"

Lin Chen's face changed!

Thanks to tycoon for the silver alliance!

Thank you so much.

Okay!

This chapter is an extra update!

Five thousand words extra update, celebrating the first silver alliance!

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