Chapter 13078: The Imperial Palace also wants to be destroyed?

Emperor Huangzhu carefully looked at Ling Xiao in front of him, his bright eyes flashing with admiration and scrutiny, and a gentle arc appeared at the corner of his mouth as he smiled:
"It really is true that 'heroes emerge young'. Your talent is so extraordinary that it is rare. What's even rarer is that at your age, you can maintain a clear mind in this world of vanity. Your appearance is also extraordinary and handsome. You are truly a rare talent. Especially when facing this palace master, you were so calm and composed. It is rare and really makes people look at you with new eyes."

After that, Di Huangzhu's tone became more serious and sincere: "In this case, this palace master will make the decision. Since you have such talent and character, why don't you join the Imperial Palace and work together for the great cause? This palace master is willing to give you the position next to the Palace Master's throne and let you become the crown prince of my Imperial Palace and the future Palace Master of the Imperial Palace. What do you think? This is not only a recognition of you, but also an expectation for the future of the Imperial Palace."

Ling Xiao heard this, and the smile on his face was still gentle and bright. He shook his head gently and replied with a smile: "Palace Master, you really flatter me too much. I admit that I am not bad looking and my talent is barely outstanding, but these are not enough to make me qualified for the position of leader.

The responsibility of leadership is heavier than Mount Tai. It requires foresight, broad-mindedness, and the ability to bend and stretch. I believe that I am still lacking in this aspect. I think it is better to leave such a great thing to someone who is more suitable for it. Perhaps there is such a talent in the imperial palace, waiting for you to discover it. "

Upon hearing this, Emperor Huangzhu frowned slightly, and a pressure and murderous aura that could not be ignored suddenly emerged in her deep eyes. The atmosphere in the whole hall instantly became solemn.

She spoke slowly, her voice was soft but full of unquestionable majesty: "Little guy, are you refusing this because you look down on the glory and responsibility of the Imperial Palace, or do you underestimate my sincerity and determination? You know, in this East China Sea, how many people dream of becoming a member of the Imperial Palace, not to mention the position of crown prince. Are you really unwilling to cherish this rare opportunity?"

"I look down on you all!" Ling Xiao's words were concise and powerful, with a faint smile on his lips, as if he was talking about something very ordinary. This sudden blunt statement was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing ripples, making the atmosphere in the entire hall become extremely tense and subtle.

Everyone in the field looked at each other in bewilderment. For a moment, no one dared to make a sound. Even breathing seemed to become cautious, for fear of breaking the suffocating silence. There was an indescribable sense of oppression in the air, and people couldn't help but sweat for Ling Xiao's straightforwardness and fearlessness.

However, this tranquility did not last long.

A middle-aged warrior, with a stern face and flames of anger flashing in his eyes, finally couldn't contain his inner excitement and strode forward.

He glared at Ling Xiao, as if he wanted to pour all his dissatisfaction and anger into this glance, and said in a low and powerful voice: "How dare you! You little bastard, how dare you talk nonsense like this in the Holy Land of the Imperial Palace? It's simply disrespectful and you deserve to die!"

Faced with this sudden accusation and threat, Ling Xiao did not panic or retreat at all. He still maintained that indifferent smile, and his eyes revealed a kind of detached calmness.

He shook his head gently, his tone calm but with a hint of subtle sarcasm: "Don't get excited, we are all adults, let's talk it out. Do you really think I can't see it? Aren't you tired of beating around so many bushes?

To be honest, I don't care about the position of crown prince, nor do I think it's a big deal. The reason you invited me so enthusiastically is just because you saw something in me. If that's the case, why don't you just say it directly? Isn't it ridiculous to be so hypocritical? It will make people look down on you. "

Although Ling Xiao's words were light, each one was as sharp as a needle, piercing through those hypocritical disguises and changing the atmosphere in the entire hall. People began to re-examine this young man, and they couldn't help but feel a bit of awe and curiosity in their hearts.

Emperor Huangzhu narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze was deep and complex, as if he was thinking about something.

Everyone's eyes were like spotlights, locked on Ling Xiao, their faces full of surprise and confusion. In this world full of calculations and intrigues, Ling Xiao's straightforwardness and honesty were like a stream of fresh air, catching people off guard.

They had prepared a lot of rhetoric and strategies, trying to gain the upper hand in this game of power, but they did not expect Ling Xiao to play by the rules and directly expose their intentions, making all their carefully arranged plans useless in an instant. Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

"Hahahaha!" At this awkward and delicate moment, Di Huangzhu's laughter was like a spring breeze, instantly breaking the silence in the hall. Her laughter was hearty and infectious, as if it could dispel all the haze and brighten up the entire hall.

As her laughter rose and fell, her body trembled slightly, and her unique body fragrance spread, becoming more intense, making people feel relaxed and happy, as if even the air had become gentle.

"Little guy, you are so interesting!" Di Huangzhu's laughter gradually subsided, but the smile in her eyes became more and more intense. She looked at Ling Xiao with an almost playful look, as if she was admiring a rare treasure.

"Since you have seen through our purpose, you still dare to step into this imperial palace alone, and you can still remain so calm when facing our questioning. Such courage and spirit are rare. I think you must have something to rely on, or have some trump card in your hand? Why not show it to us and let us open our eyes, how about it?"

Ling Xiao's gaze was deep and calm. He looked into Di Huangzhu's eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Sister, I, Ling Xiao, have been in the martial arts world for many years. Although I am not a good person, I know how to appreciate beauty. Your beauty is like the bright pearl in this imperial palace, which is hard to ignore. Therefore, I sincerely hope that you can cherish your life. After all, the disappearance of beautiful things is always a pity."

After saying that, he changed the subject, his tone becoming more solemn and warning: "As for the treasure on me, it is indeed extraordinary, but this extraordinary thing is also accompanied by endless disasters. The Jiang family, the Ji family, the Huang family, these once prominent families, all fell into decline because of their greed for this treasure. The Jiang family was destroyed, the Ji family fell into decline, and the head of the Huang family even lost his life because of this. Can't all this serve as a lesson for us?"

At this point, Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with sarcasm. He looked around, his arrogant and unruly attitude seemed to be challenging the bottom line of everyone in the Imperial Palace. (End of this chapter)