Published: November 30, -0001
“Leng Po Gong, I have met Your Majesty, but I do not understand what Your Majesty wishes to know,” the old man replied with a hint of confusion.
Seeing Liu Xuanrui's cold gaze, Leng Po Gong felt a surge of anger in his heart, yet he still cupped his hands in salute.
Although he was a Martial King powerhouse, Liu Xuanrui was the emperor of the Da Wei Dynasty, and his Leng family was also a subject of the Da Wei Dynasty, so he naturally had to observe the basic etiquette.
Otherwise, with a single accusation, his Leng family would not be able to bear the consequences.
However, his attitude was not particularly respectful.
“Leng Po Gong, I ask you, as the esteemed ancestor of the Leng family, you could be considered an elder of my Da Wei Dynasty, yet here in the imperial city, you act recklessly, intending to harm the citizens of my dynasty. Do you really think that just because you are a Martial King powerhouse, I cannot do anything to you?” Liu Xuanrui said coldly, his gaze fixated on Leng Po Gong, exuding a chilling aura.
In front of so many people, Leng Po Gong dared to speak to him like this, igniting a surge of killing intent in Liu Xuanrui's heart.
“What is Your Majesty saying?” Leng Po Gong replied in a deep voice. “Your Majesty, the reason I acted against this boy is that he, together with the Alchemy Pavilion, framed my Leng family, causing us to refine defective pills, leading my Leng family to a point of no return. This boy is treacherous and heinous, so I implore Your Majesty to allow me to kill him, to correct the wind in the imperial city.”
Leng Po Gong stepped forward, a murderous intent surrounding him, his gaze fixed firmly on Qin Chen.
If it weren't for Qin Chen, how could his Leng family have fallen into such a predicament? His killing intent towards Qin Chen was unprecedentedly intense.
“Impudent.”
Liu Xuanrui trembled with rage.
In his presence, Leng Po Gong actually dared to be so arrogant, and deep within Liu Xuanrui's heart, an unprecedented anger surged.
“Leng Po Gong, you disregard the law, violate the dynasty's laws, and act with impunity in the imperial city. If you are not severely punished today, where will the dynasty's laws stand? Come, seize him!” Liu Xuanrui said angrily, waving his hand.
“Clang, clang.”
Immediately, a team of imperial guards came rushing over, their footsteps booming, shaking the ground as they surrounded Leng Po Gong.
Leng Po Gong's expression changed.
He did not expect Liu Xuanrui to be so ruthless, directly ordering people to act, giving his Leng family no chance whatsoever.
It seemed that Liu Xuanrui had developed a murderous intent towards his Leng family.
If that was the case, then he could not be captured. Once captured, the Leng family would be leaderless and would surely perish.
“Boom!”
A terrifying aura of true essence suddenly burst forth from Leng Po Gong's body, the astonishing force scattering the surrounding imperial guards, sending them flying in all directions, tumbling to the ground and groaning in pain.
“Leng Po Gong, do you dare defy the decree?” Liu Xuanrui shouted in anger.
“Your Majesty, it is not that I defy your decree, but rather the Alchemy Pavilion and this boy have framed my Leng family. If Your Majesty does not punish them but instead seeks to deal with my Leng family, what kind of reasoning is that?” Leng Po Gong said, his tone much more moderate now as he understood that the Leng family did not possess the strength to turn against the royal family.
“Leng Po Gong, clearly it is your Leng family that refined defective pills, yet you blame it on us. You are a Martial King powerhouse; do you dare not take responsibility for your actions?” Qin Chen sneered.
“You say the Alchemy Pavilion framed you, but can you provide evidence?” Liu Xuanrui coldly looked at Leng Po Gong.
“This…”
Leng Po Gong's face darkened, unable to utter a word.
This pill formula was something they had secretly stolen from the Alchemy Pavilion. What evidence could he possibly have?