Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 308: Such an Idiot
Looking at the smiling Zhao Hai in front of him, King Xiqi was somewhat stunned. His impression of Zhao Hai was still very deep, not for any other reason, but because Zhao Hai had promised to provide them with grain at a low price. He just never expected to see Zhao Hai again under such circumstances.
In an instant, King Xiqi understood who had rescued Wells' second and third sisters. He just didn't expect Zhao Hai to possess such strength.
However, he was also a scheming individual. He immediately said, “So it’s Mr. Zhao Hai. I didn’t expect to meet you so soon. How have you been, sir?”
Zhao Hai smiled slightly and replied, “Not bad, thank you for your concern, your highness.”
At this moment, Wells' voice came through, “Xiqi, Zhao Hai is the prince of our Herculean Bull Tribe, so from now on, refer to him as Prince Consort.”
King Xiqi's face changed. He hadn't expected Zhao Hai to be the prince of the Herculean Bull Tribe. He looked at Wells in confusion and asked, “Your Majesty, are you saying Mr. Zhao Hai is a prince?”
Wells smiled slightly and said, “Zhao Hai is my blood oath brother. Why can't he be the prince of the Herculean Bull Tribe? Xiqi, do you want me to just stand here?”
King Xiqi immediately bowed and apologized, but the anger in his eyes flickered away. Clearly, he was provoked by Wells' arrogant tone.
Wells only brought a hundred guards with him, leading Zhao Hai as they entered King Xiqi's camp. It seemed he completely trusted King Xiqi and had no suspicion of him at all.
King Xiqi had interacted with Wells many times before; their relationship had always been good, and Wells had never expressed any dissatisfaction towards King Xiqi. So, in King Xiqi's view, his lowering of posture today and finding such a reason was normal, and it made sense that Wells had no suspicions of him.
He never considered that Wells, known as the smartest person in the Herculean Bull Tribe, had long had strong reservations about King Xiqi. Today, he was putting on such a posture only to let King Xiqi finish his act. He was not worried about his safety at all; Zhao Hai had hundreds of thousands of undead beings under his control, plus a ninth-level expert. What could threaten him?
King Xiqi was naturally unaware of this. He thought his plan had succeeded. He had successfully lured Wells into his tent while leaving Wells' army outside. This meant Wells had effectively fallen into his hands.
Soon, the group entered Wells' large tent. The tent was still as luxurious as ever, but his writing desk had been removed. Inside were several small tables, and in the fire basin in the center, lamb was being cooked, with milk wine placed beside the small tables. Several women from the Bullfighting Tribe stood behind the small tables, seemingly there to serve the alcohol.
As soon as King Xiqi and the others sat down, the women from the Bullfighting Tribe immediately approached, serving them wine that was warm to the perfect temperature.
King Xiqi raised his wine glass and smiled at Wells, saying, “Your Majesty, I’m really glad you could come to King Xiqi's camp. Please enjoy this heartfelt fine wine.”
Wells and Zhao Hai also raised their glasses and drank the wine. While King Xiqi watched them, the smile in his eyes grew stronger as he saw them empty their cups.
As soon as the wine entered Zhao Hai's stomach, a prompt from the Space sounded: “Toxic substances have entered the host's body, toxin threat is low, it is recommended that the host consume Spatial Water to detoxify.”
Zhao Hai was taken aback but quickly understood that King Xiqi had poisoned the wine. He couldn't help but smile faintly; with the Space at his disposal, he could be said to be immune to all poisons now. Poisoning him was amusing.
He slowly set down his wine cup and smiled at King Xiqi, saying, “It’s a pleasure to meet your highness today. I specially prepared a bottle of fruit wine for you to try.” With a flick of his hand, a bottle of fruit wine appeared in Zhao Hai's grasp.