Volume 1: The Swordsman of the East Chapter 74 The Emperor’s Heart!
"What?" Zhu Houzhao asked with pride. Who else in this world could create such unique clothes?
He looked at Dongfang Qing's profile, observing the flawless face up close, and became more and more fascinated.
He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that the Dongfang Bubai he saw this time was dozens of times more charming than the last time he saw him.
Every move can touch the heart and move the soul.
Especially when she was holding Dongfang Bubai, she was so soft and boneless, so tender and smooth, just like white jade, which made his heart flutter.
If his fighting power was not insufficient, he would never let go.
"The last time we met, Dongfang Sect Leader once said, how can a mere red dress be worthy of you."
"I secretly swore that I must weave a piece of clothing worthy of the leader. This phoenix robe is the only one in the world. It is luxurious , noble and dignified, and more dazzling than the stars in the sky."
"I think if there is any piece of clothing in the world that can match the face of the leader, this is the only one!"
Looking at the noble and luxurious phoenix robe in front of him, Dongfang Qing was a little dazed.
He really didn't know what two hundred thousand gold meant.
But he felt that Zhu Houzhao was like a dog and would never fool him.
But, isn’t it tiring to wear this kind of clothes?
Those accessories must weigh several dozen kilograms, right?
Precious stones, diamonds, pearls, gold flakes, and silver scales, but he was lucky to be an emperor. Ordinary people wouldn't even dare to think about them.
There are so many gold and silver threads. What’s the difference between this and wearing a suit of golden armor?
No! It's not as practical as the golden armor. At least the golden armor can be worn for fighting.
"Huh..." Dongfang Qing exhaled lightly , nodded with some disinterest, and said, "This phoenix robe is indeed luxurious and noble, dazzling and brilliant!"
"Hahaha! As long as Master Dongfang is satisfied!" Zhu Houzhao laughed loudly, pulled Dongfang Qing's arm, came to the last platform, pointed at the platform and said, "Master, please open it!"
Dongfang Qing was still a little dazed at the moment, half because he was dazzled by the jeweled phoenix robe, and half because he was stunned by the so-called 200,000 gold.
Anyway, after calculating until now, he still hasn't figured out how much money two hundred thousand gold is.
Following Zhu Houzhao silently, Dongfang Qing subconsciously pulled open the red silk.
In an instant, something that looked like a violin case appeared before my eyes.
It is inlaid with gold and jade, with intricate patterns, and it is obviously an extremely high-end box at first glance.
"Master, please open the box. You will definitely like this gift!" Zhu Houzhao said confidently.
Dongfang Qing felt like a country bumpkin at this moment. He searched for a long time but couldn't find the switch of the box. He was so angry that he wanted to smash the broken box with a slap.
"Here!" Zhu Houzhao hurriedly pulled Dongfang Bubai's hand and placed it on the switch of the box.
It was a piece of jade, with a warm and lustrous luster, just like a longan.
Looking at Zhu Houzhao who was holding his hand, Dongfang Qing almost drew his sword out of habit.
"I feel numb!"
By now, he has more or less accepted his changes, or rather, after several years, he has become accustomed to it.
Especially since he is a perfect match of heaven, extremely beautiful, and everyone would admire him.
No one would believe it even if I explained it, and there is no fundamental evidence yet!
"Luckily it's just the hand. I've already pulled it before!"
Dongfang Qing had a bit of a broken jar mentality, it didn't matter, at worst he could just wash it more later.
Now he just wanted to read the 6,300 volumes of martial arts classics as soon as possible.
I pressed the Longyan Jade slightly, and with a "click" sound, the box popped open.
The next moment, a long sword appeared before his eyes.
The scabbard is carved with dragons and phoenixes, and is also inlaid with gold threads and precious jades.
He couldn't tell what material the inside of the hilt was made of, but the surface was wrapped with circles of golden thread, like a gold sculpture, shining with golden light.
There is also an exquisite little phoenix carved on the end of the hilt, with its wings spread out as if about to fly, which is very lifelike.
The long sword was very luxurious, like a noble ornament. Dongfang Qing was stunned again. Can this sword kill people?
For some reason, Dongfang Qing looked at Zhu Houzhao.
Zhu Houzhao smiled confidently and said, "You can pick it up and try it!"
Dongfang Qing no longer hesitated, reached out and touched the sword, and a cool feeling came from his fingertips.
When I grabbed the sword, I suddenly felt it sink slightly. It weighed about ten pounds, which was two or three times heavier than an ordinary sword.
However, for Dongfang Qing, who was born with supernatural powers, it was somewhat suitable.
Holding the hilt of the sword with one hand and the scabbard with the other, Dongfang Qing exerted slight force.
“KANG!”
The long sword made a slight sound and was slowly pulled out of the scabbard.
The cold light is as clear as the bright moon in the sky.
The sword body is less than three fingers wide, and the blade exudes a cool light, giving people the feeling of being sharp at the back.
With just one glance, Dongfang Qing could be sure that this sword must be a magical weapon.
I'm afraid it's several times stronger than the Emei's Yitian Sword back then.
"Good sword!" Dongfang Qing exclaimed softly.
"Hahaha! Of course!" Zhu Houzhao said proudly, "This sword weighs nine pounds, nine ounces, and nine cents. I invited the world's most famous twenty-six sword-making masters to collect rare minerals from all over the world to jointly forge it."
"Its body is mainly made of extremely hard black iron from outer space, combined with the best Lingshan copper ore from the Great Abyss Nation, plus thirty-seven kinds of special ores, including cold iron stone, black cloud stone, cloud melting stone, and many other precious ores!"
"It was forged by twenty-six sword-forging masters day and night for more than six months, and it went through cold extraction, hot extraction, and hundreds of procedures before it was finally formed!"
"Its sharpness can easily cut through all kinds of weapons, breaking everything!"
"Look, there's something engraved on it. That's the name of this sword!"
Listening to Zhu Houzhao's words, Dongfang Qing looked at the marks near the hilt of the sword.
"Mingfeng Sword?" Dongfang Qing whispered.
"Yes, the Mingfeng Sword is specially made for you. I am a true dragon, and you are a true phoenix. You are the only one in heaven and on earth who is worthy of owning it!"
Zhu Houzhao said in a deep voice, full of unquestionable confidence, "How are you? Do you like these three gifts?"
"Now they are all yours. I wonder if you are willing to share the whole world with me."
"I allow you to make the final decision on all matters in the world, and I promise that I will always support you!"
Listening to Zhu Houzhao's words, Dongfang Qing couldn't help but shiver.
Oh my god...what has this spoiled me to this point?
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! This old minister requests an audience!"
At this moment, an old voice was heard outside the Yangxin Palace, followed by a loud shout: "Get out of here, I want to see the emperor, this is related to my country!"
Then Dongfang Qing saw an old minister with silver hair who pushed the guards away, walked into the hall aggressively, and knelt down in front of Zhu Houzhao.
"Your Majesty! The treasury is out of money, and there are floods along the rivers. Your Majesty must put the country first!"
The old minister's voice was agitated, as if he was crying, and he looked extremely miserable.
He looked up and saw the phoenix robe and the sword in Dongfang Qing's hand, and shouted, "This...this...is it, Your Majesty. These things cost more than 300,000 gold, which is equivalent to the country's tax revenue for three years. These things are a loss to the country, Your Majesty!"
Hearing the words of this old minister, Dongfang Qing was startled.
More than 300,000 gold, three years' tax revenue for Dayuan Kingdom?
Just got this piece of clothing and a magic sword?
“Hualala…”
Following the sound of footsteps, several old ministers came crawling in.
He shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, during this peaceful time, why did Your Majesty mobilize so many soldiers and consume several years of stored grain?"
"Your Majesty, I have received a memorial saying that Your Majesty has been collecting a large number of various rare stones, weavers, blacksmiths, and ice silkworms from all over the country, which has cost the people a lot of money and labor, and has cost hundreds of thousands of gold. It has caused unrest in many places. Please think twice!"
Hearing these words, Dongfang Qing was completely confused.
Wow! This emperor did some great things!
He looked up at Zhu Houzhao, who had a dark face. He slammed the table beside him fiercely and shouted, "Shut up!"
"Whenever I decide something, you always oppose me. Do I need your consent to do something I want to do?"
"Are you the emperor , or am I the emperor?"
"You keep complaining about not having a child. No matter what I do, you are against it. When will a prince be born?"
Zhu Houzhao's voice was cold, totally different from the tone he used towards Dongfang Bubai, and even had a hint of dominance.
Without the checks and balances of the Divine Marquis and Cao Zhengchun's arrogance, the emperor's majesty is now growing.
But at this moment Dongfang Qing's heart was shocked and he couldn't help shivering.
"What the hell? Giving birth to a child? Are you trying to embarrass me, Fatty?"
Even if you beat him to death, he can't do something like giving birth to a child!
Five or six old ministers knelt on the ground and shouted, "Your Majesty, it's not that we object, but this matter cannot be taken lightly!"
"Dongfang Bubai is just a man in the martial arts world, with an unknown identity, a sharp weapon, no knowledge of etiquette, and even violated the ancestral rules!"
"Your Majesty, there is a flood disaster along the river and disaster relief is urgently needed. Please put state affairs first!"
"Your Majesty, if you insist on doing this, please forgive me for retiring!"
"Please forgive me for retiring!"
The six ministers spoke at the same time, their voices were sonorous and powerful, and the scene was quite shocking.
Zhu Houzhao was furious. He slammed the table and said angrily, "Retire again? Granted! I grant it! Get out of here, get out as far as you can!"
The six old ministers were suddenly stunned, as if they couldn't believe that the threat, which was so effective, was actually agreed to by the emperor without even a second thought.
Taking a look at the figure behind the emperor, several old ministers were all amazed.
Although it is just an ordinary outfit, she manages to bring out her peerless beauty and charm.
It even gives people a temptation of strange and bizarre costumes.
Especially those eyes, as silky and misty, as clear as a spring, and charming in a blink.
She stood there motionless, but her enchanting figure seemed to have invisible magic.
The six old ministers were all in their seventies or eighties, an age when they were powerless and their hair was completely white. At first glance, they felt a burning sensation in their hearts and their faces blushed.
"What a charming person!"
Seeing this figure, several old ministers suppressed their throbbing hearts and fell silent.
Now they finally understood why the emperor was so tough, and they stopped pestering him, but just sighed and slowly retreated.
Zhu Houzhao ignored him and turned around without hesitation.
He grabbed Dongfang Bubai's shoulders with both hands and said, "I will give you these three gifts and a vast territory. Are you willing to enter the palace and stay by my side?"
