Chapter 2438: Chapter 1097: Three Questions Before the City Gates (Part 2)

Dudek glanced at Lin Baici, his brow slightly furrowed, lost in thought.

He wanted to hear the answer from this God Lin.

To be honest, ever since entering the God’s ruins, this young man, known as the youngest Dragon Wing in the Nine Provinces, had truly shone in several rules pollution events.

To say it was flawless would not be an exaggeration.

"If you’re too scared to answer, let the cannon fodder go first!"

Chestnut medal muttered softly.

He thought that anyone who answered incorrectly might be shot to death by a barrage of arrows.

"Who’s afraid of dying?"

Xia Hongyao was displeased, scoffing. Who looked down on whom? My Little Linzi is not someone afraid of death!

"Today, wherever the moonlight touches and the boat reaches, all is royal land. I have been ordered to lead a delegation and offer precious treasures to celebrate the achievements and eternal life of the Great King!"

Lin Baici recited a line with some pomp, worried that speaking too plainly would make the bronze lion head think he was illiterate and unworthy of entering the palace to meet the Great King, who might just expel him.

The bronze lion head did not respond.

Everyone’s hearts immediately tightened, secretly watching the sky. At the first sign of a rain of arrows, they would immediately dodge.

Just as everyone was growing increasingly uneasy, the two bronze lion heads spoke in human language.

"Good!"

Some foreigners didn’t know what this word meant, but seeing that the bronze lion head did not attack, they breathed a collective sigh of relief.

Lin Baici’s answer had probably passed the test.

Dudek gave a barely noticeable nod.

Not stepping forward recklessly

was the right decision.

This God Lin should be able to cleanse this pollution.

"I have guarded the city gate all day, for a hundred and sixty-seven years. I am tired and hungry. Will you offer your body for me to eat?"

The bronze lion head inquired.

This time, the four eyes were fixed on Lin Baici.

Everyone was instantly paralyzed.

What kind of damn question is this?

If you answer yes, you might really get eaten, right? 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

But if you answer no, it would offend this bronze lion head, and even if you weren’t shot to death by arrows, you’d probably be driven away, right?

Everyone looked at Lin Baici, tense, like death row inmates about to be executed in a public square.

They were all hoping for an imperial pardon from the Emperor.

Lin Baici had an idea in his mind, and he consulted the Eater God, but there was no response.

"Based on past experience, it should be fine. If I were going to die, the Eater God would definitely warn me!"

Lin Baici muttered to himself, took out a jade ruyi carved from jade and some knife coins, walked to the city gate, and placed them on the ground.

"When I congratulate the Great King, I will request on your behalf, to inform the Great King of your diligent and loyal service without regret!"

While Lin Baici appeared respectful, he was already prepared for battle.

As soon as these two bronze lion heads showed any sign of aggression, he would unleash full power to crush them.

The oppressive silence lasted for a full three minutes.

The bronze lion head spoke.

"Remember your words!"

With this sentence, the massive city gate opened with a rumbling sound.

"It opened, it opened!"

"God Lin NO.1!"

"Can we not go inside?"

Though they had just survived another rules pollution event, everyone was happy, but hearing someone mention ’not going in’ made their expressions sour.

Indeed, if just entering the city gate was this difficult, encountering two consecutive rules pollution events, wouldn’t it be full of pollution once inside?

"Let’s go!"

Xia Hongyao took the lead.

Among these people, the one with the high ponytail was the most eager, acting like a child going on their first zoo trip.

Given a choice, even someone as strong as Dudek wouldn’t want to enter the Qin Palace Divine Ruins at this time.

Lin Baici turned around and looked at that General!

"Hmph!"

The General snorted coldly and rode forward, stopping before Lin Baici and commanding, "Follow me!"

"Also, don’t make noise once inside Wang Cheng!"

After the General warned them, he led the way.

The group walked for about a quarter of an hour until they were brought to a small square paved with large bluestones.

The General sent someone to report.

This wait lasted another hour.

Just as the group started to wonder if another rules pollution event was about to erupt, a black-robed eunuch finally arrived, unhurriedly.

Shh!

Everyone immediately looked over.

This eunuch, with a clean-shaven face, looked about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, standing tall with handsome features.

After a few exchanges with the General, explaining the identity of Lin Baici’s group, the General left with the personal guard.

The eunuch remained silent, gazing coldly at Lin Baici and his group.

"Hey, God Lin, quickly give some more money!"

Chestnut medal urged quietly.

Lin Baici wasn’t reluctant to offer, but he was observing.

"Follow me!"

With these words, the eunuch turned and walked away, his pace quite brisk!

The group hurriedly followed.

The Royal Palace was very large, and all the halls looked the same. As everyone followed the eunuch through twists and turns, even those with a good sense of direction were a bit disoriented.

"The seventh gate!"

Gu Qingqiu counted silently.

After following the eunuch through seven palace gates and walking a bit further, they finally stopped outside a grand hall.

Gasp!

Everyone took a sharp breath.

Outside the hall was a small square, now piled in the center was a Jingguan over three meters high.

That’s right, a pile of human heads!

These heads had been treated, preventing decay, and their expressions, locked in terror at the moment of death, were still visible.

"Stay in that side hall and wait for the Great King’s summons!"

After giving instructions, the eunuch prepared to leave.

"Sir, please wait!"

Lin Baici caught up in two quick strides, instead of money, he handed over jade stones salvaged from a sunken ship, as these were more valuable.

The eunuch felt the object in his hand and quickly glanced down, his previously indifferent demeanor immediately softened somewhat.

"What is it?"

The eunuch discreetly tucked away the jade.

"I wonder when the Great King will summon us?"

Lin Baici asked with a smile.

"The Great King is currently holding a Changsheng night banquet. Once the Great King is satisfied, he should summon you!"

Seeing as some jade changed hands, the eunuch added this information.

"When will the Great King be satisfied?"

Xia Hongyao pressed on.

This Great King, certainly a God, she couldn’t wait to meet It.

"How dare you ask such a thing?"

The eunuch scolded, "Whether the Great King is satisfied or not, what business is it of yours?"

"..."

Xia Hongyao pouted, thinking, if I didn’t ask, what if this Great King is a drunken fool who drinks forever?

"Don’t be angry, sir!"

Lin Baici pulled out a few more jade stones and handed them over: "Please speak kindly on our behalf!"

"We’ve traveled a long way, hoping to meet the Great King sooner and present our treasures in tribute!"

The eunuch’s expression remained indifferent, noncommittal.

Seeing this expression, everyone knew he wasn’t taking it seriously.

"Sir, if the Great King rewards us, we’re willing to give half of it to you!"

Gu Qingqiu interjected.

The eunuch’s eyes lit up at this, but he verbally refused, "What sort of propriety would that be?"

"That’s what the Great King bestowed upon you!"

"May I know where you reside, sir?"

Gu Qingqiu smiled slightly, "After the Changsheng night banquet ends, we will certainly pay you a visit!"

"No need!"

Just as everyone thought it was hopeless, the eunuch added, "When the time comes, I will escort you out of the palace!"

People with experience understood what this meant—the eunuch wanted more money at that time.

"Alright, then, you all stay in the middle side hall!"

The eunuch changed the resting place for the group: "I will find an opportunity to report to the Great King and let you present your tribute soon."

When they heard this, everyone instinctively looked at the previous side hall.

Oh my god!

If Gu Qingqiu hadn’t promised substantial gifts, they wouldn’t have gotten such treatment, and likely, entering the previous side hall would’ve resulted in encountering rules pollution.

Everyone was filled with a sense of relief.

"Just be patient!"

The eunuch without a beard walked away.

Everyone immediately felt a load lift off their shoulders.

"What luck! Otherwise, we’d have encountered rules pollution again!"

"What does this have to do with luck? It’s thanks to Gu Shen’s keen insight!"

"Precisely, all of God Xia’s team members are elites!"

Everyone immediately started flattering.

Having overheard Lin Baici refer to Gu Qingqiu as Gu Schoolmate, they naturally followed suit, calling him Gu Shen (God Gu).

"Everyone, have you noticed there’s something odd about that Jingguan?"

San Miyairi suddenly spoke up.