Chapter 13118: You agreed so readily?

"So that's how it is. It seems that the feud between the Imperial Palace and the Female Imperial Palace is indeed worthy of a warrior like me to participate." Ling Xiao's mouth curled up a faint smile, his eyes flashed with a bit of cunning and determination, he nodded gently and accepted the invitation. This decision was not impulsive, but the result of careful consideration.

He thought to himself that since the other party did not take action immediately, it was obviously well prepared and had some plans for him.

He was currently in a critical period of practicing the Nine Revolutions of Samsara, and needed a lot of natural materials and treasures as assistance. As an ancient and mysterious force, the Imperial Palace must have many treasures hidden in it, which was undoubtedly a huge temptation for him.

More importantly, Ling Xiao knew that although he was strong, facing the two strong men from the Imperial Palace in front of him, he had little chance of winning in a hard fight. He was not a reckless person, and he knew how to judge the situation. Choosing to join the Imperial Palace at this moment was both a protection for himself and an investment in the future.

"I'm sure." Ling Xiao's voice was firm and clear, and every word revealed his unquestionable determination. There was no hesitation or retreat in his eyes, only the desire for unknown challenges and the persistence for victory.

However, the man's reaction was beyond Ling Xiao's expectations. He was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting Ling Xiao to agree so easily.

In his imagination, Ling Xiao should be a cunning, changeable and elusive character, who would put forward various conditions or bargain. But the Ling Xiao in front of him seemed to see through their true thoughts and accepted the invitation with an almost free and easy attitude.

"This kid, is it really just because he is afraid of our strength that he compromised?" The man muttered in his heart, with a flash of doubt and confusion in his eyes.

He knew the rumors about Ling Xiao very well, and knew that this young man was not an ordinary person. He had a lot of tricks and means in his mind, which had caused many masters to fall. Now that he agreed so easily, it was really hard for him to believe that it was just out of simple fear.

"No! There must be a deep meaning behind this." The man was secretly alert in his heart, and he began to re-examine Ling Xiao. He realized that perhaps this young man had a more far-reaching plan and layout, and joining the Imperial Palace was just a chess move in his plan.

He was secretly alert in his heart, just like the undercurrent surging under the sea before the storm, and he was highly alert to every subtle move of Ling Xiao. Behind this boy's smile, there seemed to be a bottomless swamp, which made him have to doubt whether this was a sincere yearning or another carefully arranged trap.

At that moment, anger and doubts intertwined into a complex web, almost tearing his rational defense line. His hands unconsciously clenched into fists, and his fingertips turned slightly white due to the force. He almost burst out with the long-suppressed impulse and killed the seemingly harmless but unpredictable boy on the spot, so as not to become a hidden danger to the Imperial Palace in the future.

But reason eventually defeated impulse. He knew that he was shouldering the mission of exploring the truth. The destruction of the Ji family and the bizarre death of the head of the Huang family, these mysteries were like a huge rock pressing on his heart, making him unable to act rashly.

Ling Xiao's appearance may be the key to solving these mysteries. He must remain calm, bring this seemingly simple young man back to the Imperial Palace, interrogate him slowly, and uncover the secrets behind him.

So, he took a deep breath, suppressed all his emotions, and asked the question that troubled him in a calm tone, trying to find a clue from Ling Xiao's answer.

Ling Xiao's answer seemed relaxed and casual, as if he was completely unaware of the tension and hostility in the air. His smile was still bright, as if the warm sunshine in spring could melt all the frost.

"What? I admire the Imperial Palace, and I want to join the Imperial Palace, is it not okay?" This sentence not only shows a sincere yearning for the Imperial Palace, but also seems to hide some teasing and provocation, making it difficult to grasp its true intentions.

Seeing this, the woman on the side spoke indifferently, her voice was as piercing as ice, but also with unquestionable majesty.

"Of course you can." She said, "But you have to remember that the Imperial Palace is not a place you can play around with. If you have other bad intentions, you will be courting death." After saying that, she waved her hand lightly, and her figure instantly soared into the air, like a phoenix spreading its wings and flying high, showing amazing cultivation and momentum.

The man followed closely behind, his eyes were complicated and difficult to discern, with both trust and admiration for the woman, and deep doubts about Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao followed them slowly, with a meaningful smile on his face, as if everything was under control. Although his steps were slow, he was extremely firm, as if he had already embarked on the path he had chosen, and no matter whether there were thorns or mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, he would move forward.

"Do you think his words are true or false? Is his cultivation in the realm of divine power genuine, or is he deliberately hiding deeper strength, trying to play the pig and eat the tiger in front of us?"

The man asked the woman next to him in a low voice in a secret way, revealing a bit of caution and doubt in his tone. His eyes kept glancing at Ling Xiao who was walking leisurely in the distance, and he was secretly calculating various possibilities in his heart.

The woman smiled slightly when she heard this, and also responded by voice transmission: "In terms of cultivation, I see that his aura is steady, and his spiritual power fluctuates naturally, which doesn't seem fake. But as you said, he does give people an elusive feeling, as if he is hiding some unknown secrets. If you are really interested, why not try it yourself to see what that kid is capable of?"

Her voice was soft and magnetic, but with a hint of subtle cunning, as if she was looking forward to the good show that was about to be staged.

The man frowned when he heard this, and after a moment of silence, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth:

"Testing? Forget it. Since this kid dared to come alone, he must have something to rely on. What if we really kill him by mistake, wouldn't the clues about the treasure be cut off? What's more, there are many traps and masters in the Imperial Palace. Even if he really has the ability to penetrate the heavens and the earth, once he enters the sect, he can't escape easily. The Imperial Palace, how can it be compared with the Ji family?"

Speaking of this, the man's tone was full of confidence and pride in the strength of the Imperial Palace. He knew very well that as the overlord of one side, the Imperial Palace not only had countless natural treasures, but also gathered many top masters. Anyone who dared to challenge its majesty would face unimaginable consequences.

Therefore, he decided to stay put for the time being, take Ling Xiao back to the sect first, and then slowly uncover the secrets behind him.

"Don't underestimate the enemy," the woman warned again, with a serious and warning tone in her voice.