The fact that Azure Dragon felt this way meant the person was definitely not weak.
Azure Dragon was a top-grade Dragon Elephant, and his qi and blood were exceptionally robust. Even a lower-grade Dao Realm cultivator would not be able to subdue him in a short period. Anyone posing a threat to him could only be a Dao Realm expert.
Ye Longlin nodded. "I know."
For the Murong family, such experts would certainly not be limited to one. The one currently revealed was only on the surface. If they truly believed there was only one, they would be making a grave mistake.
Even if the Murong family's Dao Realm experts did not have the surname Murong, what of it?
Who didn't have one or two Moon-Gazing Realm powerhouses within their family?
This was especially true for a patriarch like the Murong family head.
"There's a rumor circulating that some minor forces have united. It's highly likely someone is manipulating everything in Jinling from the shadows."
The old Prince of the Murong family narrowed his eyes. Upon hearing the butler's report, he frowned, clearly surprised by this matter.
He likely hadn't expected that, even to this day, someone would still be manipulating everything from the shadows. Where did this put their Murong family?
"Could it be that other Royal Families are involved?"
The Eight Great Royal Families of Da Xia were followed by the Ten Elder Families of the capital.
And the Murong family was the only one that truly held both titles!
"It's unclear at the moment, but that possibility cannot be ruled out. If other Royal Families are indeed involved, perhaps we should join forces with the Yan Royal Family to confront them."
The butler said with a solemn expression. He was a trusted confidant of the old Prince Murong, having followed him since he first took over the family leadership until now.
"Yan Wuji is in Jinling. Take my token and ask him to come over. Let's see if he knows anything."
Murong Renjing fell silent for a moment before directly taking out a token and handing it to the butler, who nodded slightly.
After speaking, he glanced at the time. It was already five o'clock, not far from dinner time.
Speaking of which, there was a match scheduled for this evening.
"How is the banquet preparation coming along?" Murong Renjing casually asked.
The butler nodded. "Everything is ready. We are just waiting for Ye Longlin to arrive."
When Murong Renjing learned that Mu Hanqi had a boyfriend in the southern province, he immediately had an investigation conducted. This investigation was eye-opening, and he couldn't hold back.
They had actually been living together!
When Murong Renjing received this news, his entire face turned extremely grim. This was also one of the main reasons he had invited Ye Longlin over for dinner tonight.
The Murong family could not afford to lose face!
If Ye Longlin had someone behind him who could bring them benefits, and whose influence was comparable to the Song family, they wouldn't be so resistant. However, based on the current information, Ye Longlin... was just an ordinary businessman, with the added identity of a retired soldier!
At least, on the surface, Ye Longlin was just a common soldier, nothing more!
At the same time, Murong Hongjun was waiting at the entrance of the Murong family mansion.
Not only him, but also several high-ranking members of the capital's Murong family, who were part of the decision-making stratum.
"Patriarch, do you think... that person will really come?"
"Since being granted the highest position in the military, aside from that year's Fengchan ceremony on Mount Tai, the only other appearance was at that commendation ceremony. Will he truly come now?"
For the capital, this person was more like a being in the clouds, never having appeared in the public eye. The few times he did appear, both were linked to the Supreme, and neither could make the news.
He had appeared in smaller circles, and not many people knew his appearance.
"He will definitely come."
If he hadn't intended to come, there wouldn't have been a gathering of a hundred thousand soldiers outside the city.
At this moment, someone rushed over to report, "Patriarch, according to the news, the army outside the city has set off. At least half of them are heading towards the Jinling River!"
Upon hearing this, Murong Hongjun's face suddenly turned pale. His eyes widened in disbelief as he looked across the river!
The Murong family was established by the riverside, only five hundred meters away. The area within a two-kilometer radius was almost the entire base of the Murong family. From east to west, it would take five to six minutes to drive, and at least twenty minutes to walk!
With their immense scale, almost no one dared to target them.
"What do they want? Have they spotted any ships? Or, is there any trace of naval vessel activity?"
Murong Hongjun had to ask this question. If there was indeed naval vessel activity, then tonight would be truly troublesome.
The subordinate shook his head. "No."
Hearing this, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, but the next second, his nerves tensed up again!
"However, it was investigated today that two naval vessels returned to the port at the upstream naval vessel management office. Coupled with the four vessels permanently stationed at the port, there are currently eight docked at the port."
Murong Hongjun's eyes widened. "How is that possible! Where did the other two come from?"
The subordinate shook his head. "No information was found, but rumor has it, it was for some kind of exercise."
Murong Hongjun instantly wanted to curse. Exercise?
What kind of exercise? This was clearly Ye Longlin's command. Otherwise, how could Jinling have eight naval vessels docked?
The permanent military port maintained two naval vessels for emergencies. The remaining four patrolled back and forth along the entire Jinling River. Once any anomaly occurred, or a shipwreck, they could react quickly. At the very least, if any part of it experienced any problems, the naval vessels could provide immediate rescue. Thus, there were two for emergencies.
Now, they were all at the port. This... was this the prelude to war?
Let alone the use of ultimate weapons like naval vessels, if the other party truly intended to deal with them, they wouldn't even need to act themselves. With just a word, the Murong family could disappear from Jiuzhou within a month!
At this moment, a Maybach business car stopped in front of them. Azure Dragon, in the co-pilot's seat, got out and opened the rear door, standing beside it with an imposing aura.
Ye Longlin got out of the car, dressed in a gray suit, looking very sharp.
At least, he didn't look like a soldier, but rather like a business elite. However, the faint aura of a superior emanated from him, making him seem like a political figure.
"Mr.... Mr. Ye."
Murong Hongjun originally wanted to call him Heavenly King Ye, but he immediately realized that the other party was wearing a suit, clearly indicating a junior visiting an elder. He quickly corrected himself.
Ye Longlin shook his head slightly. "No need for that. I'm here today as a junior."
He turned and gestured to Azure Dragon.
Azure Dragon took out cigarettes, wine, and health products, such as ginseng and sea cucumber, from the trunk and stood behind him.
Murong Hongjun's mouth twitched. Was this considered a junior's visit?
Then how did he explain the presence of fifty thousand troops and naval vessels?
However, he couldn't expose it, so he could only give a dry laugh and make a gesture of invitation.
Ye Longlin looked at this Royal Family's mansion, adjusted his clothing, and intended to visit as a junior. He hoped he wouldn't have to appear as the Heavenly King and Supreme in this residence.