Chapter 2443: Chapter 1100: Audience with the King, Death Divination!

"Hurry up!"

The eunuch urged again, but since they were nearing the side hall, he worried his voice might be too loud and disturb the king’s mood, so he spoke softly.

"Keep up!"

Lin Baici waved, signaling everyone to stop looking.

Though he was part of the Nine Provinces Dragon Wing, he had actually only become a God Hunter for a year, making him a complete novice.

Besides knowing about Qin Shanwei because of Xia Hongmian, Lin Baici hadn’t heard of any other famous figures, so naturally, the sight of these grape vine heads shocked him less than it should.

As for panic, Wang Helin was actually the most anxious. He too was getting a bit uneasy.

The group followed the eunuch to a large hall.

"Kneel down!"

"Kneel down!"

The eunuch urged.

Xia Hongyao promptly knelt down.

Even Dudek was no exception.

"Little Linzi, kneel!"

Xia Hongyao worried Lin Baici’s pride might be too strong and he would refuse to kneel.

At times like these, there is no need to fuss over pride and face, speaking of vows never to kneel. Otherwise, they wouldn’t even see the king’s face and would be killed.

Lin Baici was not someone who lacked flexibility.

A real man can bend and stretch; all that mattered was that ultimately he devoured the God and became the winner.

Even if they didn’t see the king, everyone hurriedly knelt down.

The eunuch entered the side hall.

The group waited for half an hour until the sound of the bronze chime disappeared, then the eunuch hurriedly came out.

"Everyone get up and follow me into the hall!"

The eunuch instructed, "Bow, keep your head down, pay great respects, and remember, don’t look at the king!"

"Or your eyes will be gouged out and you’ll be beaten to death."

A group of lowly peasants had no right to behold the king’s grace.

Everyone followed the eunuch, stepping over the half-person-high threshold, entering the main hall.

No one dared to lift their heads, using only their peripheral vision to glance at the scenes on both sides.

In the center of the hall, unexpectedly, there was a pool with water; across it were two imperial paths, three meters wide and thirty meters long. Crossing them brought the group closer to the king.

"Kneel down!"

The eunuch stopped, chanting loudly, "The nameless delegation from the barbarians offers this to the king!"

Crash!

The group knelt down.

"May the king’s reign last for generations, unifying all nations!"

Everyone shouted in unison as agreed beforehand.

"My lord, this is the gift the humble servant presents to the king!"

Xia Hongyao took out two boxes, placing them on the ground.

This task was quite dangerous, but Xia Hongyao wanted to experience it herself, so Lin Baici let her do it.

After shouting the slogan and bowing their heads, and announcing the gift presentation, there was no response from the throne.

The entire hall was as silent as death.

This oppressive atmosphere continued for a full five minutes before a hoarse voice sulkingly sounded.

"What is it?"

At this moment, the king finally spoke.

"Quickly open it!"

The eunuch quietly reminded.

Xia Hongyao opened the box containing the Luminous Pearl, and a gentle glow instantly spread out.

"Ha, do you think I lack knowledge?"

The king sneered, "A mere Luminous Pearl, dare you show off?"

"Guards, cut off two heads!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

What?

Complaining that the Luminous Pearl was too poor a gift?

And to behead people on the spot?

"Yes!"

In the hall, armored soldiers in golden armor heard the king’s command, two of whom strode forward.

Clang!

Long swords were drawn.

The friction between the blade and the scabbard emitted a sound that chilled the soul.

Listening to the footsteps, everyone’s scalp tingled as they anxiously looked at Lin Baici at the front, what to do now?

Wait for death?

Or resist?

No one was leading, and the amateur weaklings also knew their power was insufficient; even the dragon-level giants like Qin Shanwei and Takeda Shin had perished, they couldn’t even stir a ripple...

At this point, they could only gamble with their lives.

Betting that the Golden Armor Guards weren’t targeting them.

Quickly, the Golden Armor Guards stopped beside them, followed by the sound of the sharp blade slicing through the wind, then chopping into flesh and bones.

Splatter!

Hot blood sprayed forth, and then two heads toppled to the ground.

Once the Golden Armor Guards finished killing, the king leisurely spoke.

"If the other gift still fails to please me, your heads will be chopped off and used as chamber pots!"

No one dared whisper, but they felt the second gift should be fine.

For it was indeed the Fish Intestine Sword!

Heroes since ancient times loved beauties, adorned with famous swords, riding fine steeds...

A peerless treasured sword must surely win the king’s favor.

"Actually, there’s no need for swords; I don’t love fighting, and I prefer to capture enemy swords after storming their cities!"

The king suddenly spoke.

Swords obtained in such a manner were valued by the king.

Upon hearing this, everyone was completely stumped.

Finished!

They’re doomed!

"God Lin..."

A terrified young man inadvertently blurted out.

The next instant, a nearby Golden Armor Guard swung his sword down.

Swoosh!

The young man’s head was severed, and his headless corpse fell to the ground with a thud.

Blood spurted from the neck wound, spraying all around.

"My lord, please look!"

Xia Hongyao opened the box: "This is a turtle shell crafted by an ancient Shaman Great Wizard, it can be used to communicate with spirits, ancestors, and for divination to hunt evildoers!"

Upon hearing Xia Hongyao’s words, everyone displayed expressions of astonishment.

What’s happening?

The second gift salvaged from the shipwreck was supposed to be the Fish Intestine Sword, how did it become a turtle shell?

Wait,

did God Lin foresee that the Fish Intestine Sword might fail to please the king, hence he changed the tribute?