Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 557 - 556: The Coronation Ceremony, Xiao Yi Returns!

The Xiao Family.

Xiao Zhengde's days had been filled with dramatic ups and downs.

Initially, Xiao Tianjiao smoothly entered the Nantian Holy Institute, which brought immense pride and honor to his family, as if their ancestors were gleaming with pride from their graves. However, before Xiao Zhengde could savor his happiness for long, Xiao Yi stole the spotlight during the ancestral worship ceremony by dazzling the crowd, effectively dousing Xiao Zhengde's joy with a bucket of cold water.

Then, shortly thereafter…

Xiao Yi decisively defeated the Sword Dynasty's army, advancing triumphantly and even capturing the Southern Ice City.

Another glorious achievement!

All over the Great Qian Dynasty, people were sneering at Xiao Zhengde for being so blind as to cast out a talented descendant like Xiao Yi from the family.

Now.

Yang Kun's poisoning of Emperor Qian and capture of Yang Ling and those from the Xiaoshanhe Institute had once again led to a surge in Xiao Zhengde's battered pride.

"Given the relationship between Yang Kun and Tian'er, once he ascends the throne, my Xiao Family will undoubtedly rise to new heights and become one of the four major powerhouses... No, we should surpass the four major powerhouses and become a superpower second only to the royal family!"

Lying comfortably in the backyard, Xiao Zhengde was savoring the fruit in his hand, thinking to himself, "Perhaps... I might also persuade him to promote my title of First-Rank Prince of the affiliated nation to that of a prince with a different surname?"

"Family Head, there are several people outside claiming to be from the Nantian Dynasty seeking an audience!" The steward, Xiao Fu, hurried over.

"The Nantian Dynasty?"

Xiao Zhengde was startled and hurriedly got up, saying, "Let them in at once… No, I shall personally greet them!"

A moment later.

Xiao Zhengde then met Wu Qi and others. The instant their gazes met, Xiao Zhengde felt as if Wu Qi's gaze had seen right through him, causing his heart to skip a beat and a layer of cold sweat to break out on his back. He promptly said with great respect, "First-Rank Prince Xiao Zhengde of the vassal nation, at your service, esteemed emissary from our sovereign nation!"

"No need for such formalities, Xiao Family Head. I am Wu Qi, Captain of the Ninth Squad of the Imperial Censorate of the Nantian Dynasty. I hope I am not intruding too much with this visit!"

Wu Qi kept a brilliant smile on his face, a stark contrast to the proud, cold as ice demeanor he had shown before.

Xiao Zhengde took a sharp intake of breath.

The Imperial Censorate!

This was an agency with real power, overseeing all the dynasties under the Nantian Dynasty.

Xiao Zhengde promptly said, "So it's Captain Wu. May I ask what brings you on such a long journey?"

"Your son, Xiao Tianjiao, is now a distinguished disciple of the Nantian Holy Institute and even ranks first on the Earth Tiger Ranking as an unparalleled genius. My visit here serves two purposes: one is to convey the regards of the Nantian Dynasty to you, the Xiao Family Head, and the other is to deliver a gift on behalf of the Imperial Censorate!" Wu Qi glanced at the woman behind him.

The woman stepped forward with a jade box in her hands.

Wu Qi continued, "Inside this box is a seventh-tier peak fiend beast core. As long as you refine it, reaching the Nirvana Realm in the future will be within your grasp. Please accept this gift with a smile, Xiao Family Head!"

Hissss!

Xiao Zhengde's expression changed, his eyes burning with intense desire as they landed on the jade box. A seventh-tier peak fiend beast was on the same level as the Great Qian Dynasty's National Guardian Beast, the Ironwing Chi Dragon.

Such an astoundingly precious beast core, given away just like that?

For a moment.

Excited bloodshot lines filled Xiao Zhengde's eyes as he promptly took the jade box, his face full of pride as he thought, "Worthy of my Tian'er, even the Nantian Dynasty's Imperial Censorate wants to curry favor with me. Compared to Tian'er, what is that waste Xiao Yi?"

This is the effect of power!

The Nantian Dynasty boasted the Earth Tiger Ranking and the Heavenly Dragon Ranking, with any name appearing on both being a genuine, unparalleled genius. Even the royal family of the Nantian Dynasty would spare no effort to court them, as their futures were limitless.

Xiao Tianjiao had just joined the Nantian Holy Institute and immediately climbed to the first place on the Earth Tiger Ranking.

Securing a spot on the Heavenly Dragon Ranking was surely a done deal.

Naturally, Wu Qi would not miss such an opportunity to make connections.

Xiao Zhengde, gazing at the envoy from the Nantian Dynasty who treated him with such respect, couldn't help but feel a bit elated and made an inviting gesture, "Captain Wu is really too polite. Come, come, come, please follow me to the mansion for a gathering!"

Wu Qi said, "Thank you for the kind offer, Patriarch Xiao, but I am here on official business..."

"What official business can't be put off for a day or two? It just so happens that tomorrow is the Great Qian Dynasty's coronation ceremony for the new Emperor Qian. Xiao will take you all there. With one word to Emperor Qian, what can't be done?" Xiao Zhengde said, laughing heartily.

"The new Emperor Qian?"

Wu Qi was startled, then after thinking it over and deciding it wouldn't hurt to delay for a day or two, he nodded and said, "If that's the case, then I shall humbly comply!"

"Let's go, let's go, let's have a good drink..."

Xiao Zhengde laughed heartily as he led the guests towards the inside of the mansion...

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Northern Ice City.

Little Lin stood atop the city wall, his gaze fixed on the north.

Now that Liu Fuhai had control of Northern Ice City, they were able to enter it smoothly. Otherwise, they would have been captured and sent back to the capital, handed over to Yang Ling.

"Little Lin, your injuries have not fully healed. You should rest..." said Liu Yi in a deep voice.

Little Lin shook his head, his brows furrowed with a human-like worry and guilt, "How can I rest at a time like this? If it weren't for us being captured, our leader wouldn't have taken such a risk alone..."

Liu Yi forced a smile, his fists clenched tight as he gritted his teeth and said, "It's our fault for being too weak. Not only could we not help Xiao, but we also only held him back..."

"Little Lin, Liu Yi, why are you here instead of resting in the city?" Liu Fuhai's deep voice suddenly came.

"We pay our respects to the General!"

After saluting, Little Lin said with a wry smile, "I'm worried about the boss..."

"Rest assured, Xiao Yi will be fine!"

Liu Fuhai's eyes held an unprecedented determination, never once had that miracle-working youth let them down. However, upon remembering another piece of news, his expression darkened as he said gravely, "I've just received word that Yang Kun will hold his coronation ceremony tomorrow. It seems the Emperor really met with misfortune..."

"What?"

"The coronation ceremony is tomorrow? How could it be so sudden?" everyone exclaimed in shock, "Doesn't anyone in the imperial court have an issue with the Emperor's mysterious disappearance and Yang Ling's sudden ascension to the throne?"

Liu Fuhai gave a bitter smile, "How could there not be objections? I heard that a group of ministers led by the Imperial Censor Wang Zheng quietly joined forces to find the Emperor's whereabouts. But their plan was exposed, and they were all caught by Yang Kun; the families of the ministers involved were all executed, and those ministers will be beheaded at the coronation ceremony tomorrow to serve as an example..."

Hiss!

Little Lin and Liu Yi, along with others, couldn't help but draw a sharp breath.

Liu Yi clenched his fists, "Yang Kun...is truly ruthless and vicious!"

Liu Fuhai sighed, "It's exactly because of his ruthlessness that now, even if there are those in the court who wish to rebel, they wouldn't dare to act rashly. Given the current state of the Great Qian Dynasty, unless Xiao Yi returns and calls to arms, perhaps he could rally a group of powerful allies; otherwise..."

Currently, Xiao Yi's reputation within the Great Qian Dynasty was incredibly formidable!

He had been the first to break through Southern Ice City.

He had crushed the army of the Sword Dynasty.

He had invaded deep into the territory of the Sword Dynasty, among other battle achievements, turning Xiao Yi into an invincible War God in the hearts of the people.

"If Xiao Yi were to return and call to arms, he would surely be able to raise a Royal Guard Army..."

"However, Xiao Yi is now deep within the Sword Dynasty, his fate unknown..."

They were in the midst of talking.

Suddenly...

Little Lin's eyes widened as he looked at the figure in the northern sky drawing closer and closer, joy erupting on his face, "The boss is back!"