Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 999 - 997: Attending the Banquet Alone【Fifth Update】

Chapter 999: Chapter 997: Attending the Banquet Alone【Fifth Update】

Night was approaching.

Xiao Yi walked out from the other court, and directly ahead he saw Qiu Yiyun coming towards him with a youth dressed in splendid attire.

"Lord Xiao!"

Qiu Yiyun stepped forward respectfully to greet him and introduced, "This is Li Yun, the sainthood disciple of the Saint Heir Li Jianyang’s household!"

"Saint Heir?"

Xiao Yi was startled.

He had never met the Saint Heir of the Nantian Holy Land before, so why had someone suddenly been sent to invite him?

Li Yun stood tall and straight beside Qiu Yiyun, his handsome face wearing a look of arrogance. He gave a slight bow, took out an invitation and said, "Lord Xiao, upon hearing of your arrival to the Holy Land as a guest, His Highness the Saint Heir has specially arranged a banquet as a welcoming gesture. I extend an invitation for your presence at the feast!"

Xiao Yi frowned slightly and did not take the invitation.

No one pays a visit without a reason.

Li Jianyang’s sudden invitation at this time was indeed puzzling to him.

Li Yun frowned slightly, "What? Does Lord Xiao not wish to grant us the honor of your presence?"

"Li Yun, shut your mouth!"

Qiu Yiyun let out a cold snort. These sainthood disciples, being the close confidants of the Saint Heir, regarded themselves as someday becoming either the Holy Master or at the very least a domain lord, always holding their heads high and looking down on others. He feared Li Yun’s arrogance might offend Xiao Yi and hastily intervened, "Lord Xiao, Saint Heir Li Jianyang is known for his hospitality; he surely wishes to become acquainted with you!"

Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes.

After all, before the return of the Holy Master tomorrow, he had no other matters to attend to.

Since Saint Heir Li Jianyang had gone out of his way to send an invitation, Xiao Yi saw no harm in accepting. He nodded his head and said, "Very well, I shall attend the banquet on time!"

"In that case, we’ll be awaiting your esteemed arrival at the Saint Heir’s residence!" Li Yun responded indifferently, bowed to both men, and then withdrew.

After he had left.

Qiu Yiyun, with a wry smile, explained, "Lord Xiao, please don’t take offense!"

"It’s fine!"

Xiao Yi smiled. Naturally, he would not take such a trivial matter to heart. "Elder Qiu, where exactly is the residence of Saint Heir Li Jianyang?"

Qiu Yiyun replied, "Please rest assured, Lord Xiao. I will arrange transport for you shortly, and someone will escort you there when it’s time!"

"Just have someone call for me when it’s time to leave," said Xiao Yi as he returned inside to the other court.

Qiu Yiyun’s face showed worry: "Li Jianyang is the most unruly and domineering among several Saint Heirs, and that man is incredibly greedy. It’s likely he got wind of the five hundred thousand origin stones Lord Xiao received as compensation from the Zuo Family. With Lord Xiao’s temperament, there’s bound to be conflict between them when they meet. Sigh, I can’t afford to provoke either side!"

The position of a Saint Heir holds unparalleled prestige.

Even if one cannot become a Holy Master in the future, at the very least they would still be a Domain Lord.

Moreover, Li Jianyang is already the Saint Heir of the Yellow Region.

If Qiu Yiyun offended him, once Li Jianyang ascends to the position of a Domain Lord in the future, there’s no guarantee he wouldn’t retaliate against the Qiu Family.

That is precisely why...

Even though Qiu Yiyun was already aware that this banquet hosted by Li Jianyang was unlikely to be peaceful, he did not dare stop Xiao Yi from attending.

Little did he know that his murmured monologue had been fully overheard by Xiao Yi. Glancing down at the invitation in his hand, Xiao Yi’s corners of the mouth lifted slightly, "Coveting my origin stones? What is mine is not so easily coveted!"

......

The moon hung low over the treetops.

The spacious streets were still bustling with a constant stream of carriages and people, coming and going in an endless flow.

A luxurious silver carriage carried Xiao Yi slowly towards Saint Heir Li Jianyang’s residence. The carriage, pulled by four snow-white scale-armored dragon horses, moved at a decent speed. Sitting inside, one could hardly feel any jolts, making it extremely comfortable.

About a quarter of an hour later.

They arrived at the Saint Heir’s residence, where the scene tonight was exceptionally lively.

At the entrance were already several luxurious carriages lined up.

"It seems this Saint Heir Li Jianyang came fully prepared!" Xiao Yi murmured to himself, when Li Yun came to greet him.

Li Yun glanced at Xiao Yi, who came empty-handed, and looked slightly displeased, but did not say anything further: "Lord Xiao, you are somewhat late. The Saint Heir has been waiting inside for quite some time!"

"Lead the way!"

Xiao Yi said indifferently, showing no regard for Li Yun.

Not to mention that Li Jianyang is only a potential future Domain Lord, even if he were already a Domain Lord of Nantian Holy Land, how could that be compared?

Xiao Yi is still a Buddha King in Buddhism!

Even the Holy Master of Nantian Holy Land would have to treat him as an equal.

It’s not an exaggeration to say...

Xiao Yi’s attendance at Li Jianyang’s banquet is due to sheer boredom in the Holy Land, and it is already a great honor to him.

And he should bring a gift?

What wishful thinking!

Of course.

These details, however, were unknown to Li Yun and the rest of the guests. They only saw Xiao Yi enter the mansion empty-handed, prompting many of them to whisper among themselves: "Who is this person? Doesn’t he know the rules of attending a banquet? He didn’t even bring a gift..."

"Maybe he’s a good friend of Saint Heir?"

"Never mind him, let’s present our gifts first. I heard Saint Heir has arranged quite a few good shows for us tonight!"

"What kind of shows?"

"It is said that Saint Heir has prepared a virgin slaughter feast for today..."

"Holy shit, that will be a great spectacle, we need to get inside quickly, we can’t miss this!"

Upon hearing about the virgin slaughter feast, everyone’s eyes lit up with excitement.

The entire residence of Saint Heir was exceedingly opulent.

And...

Along the way, many maids were scantily clad, some even fully baring their breasts. Occasionally, when guests passed by, those guests would casually pull them into their embrace and grope them. Yet, these maids would merely act shyly and did not resist.

Xiao Yi slightly furrowed his brow, this banquet seemed to be extremely debauched!

"Lord Xiao, Saint Heir is over there, and your seat is to the left of His Highness!" Li Yun led Xiao Yi through to the back garden of the banquet venue, where pavilions and towers dot the landscape, the air filled with the fragrance of flowers, and in the middle, there was an artificial lake reflecting the moonlight in ripples of shimmering light.

At the center of the lake, there was an octagonal platform whose purpose was as yet unknown.

Li Yang led Xiao Yi to Li Jianyang.

At this moment, Li Jianyang was embracing a woman on each side, groping them freely, and even though he noticed Xiao Yi’s arrival, he did not lift his head. It wasn’t until Li Yun spoke up, "Your Highness, Lord Xiao has arrived!" that he reacted.

"Oh?"

Li Jianyang looked up and glanced at Xiao Yi, a sharp gleam flashing in his eyes.

Xiao Yi’s practice of the Divine Enthronement Heaven Subduing Skill made it impossible for others to see through his true strength.

From the aura he exudes, he seemed to be just entering the Human Venerate Realm. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

A touch of contempt passed through the depths of Li Jianyang’s eyes, and he sneered inwardly: "Zou Shaolong is truly becoming more inept with age, to take such a person as a distinguished guest?"

But then he remembered the huge sum of five hundred thousand origin stones Xiao Yi carried.

Li Jianyang repressed the disdain and scorn in his heart, stood up with a cheerful smile, and said, "Xiao Yi, right? I’ve long heard of your esteemed name. I am Li Jianyang of Nantian Holy Land, Yellow Region’s Saint Heir. Tonight’s banquet is especially organized to welcome you; make sure to enjoy yourself to the fullest tonight!"

Xiao Yi also smiled and replied, "Since Saint Heir has kindly invited me, of course I’m here to enjoy myself!"

"That’s the best! I, the Saint Heir, enjoy the company of candid people the most!"

Li Jianyang laughed heartily as he gestured for Xiao Yi to take a seat.

Seeing this, Li Yun snapped his fingers.

Thump!

Thump!

Thump!

A series of crisp musical notes played, and rows of seductive maids started serving various delicacies.

The banquet guests also arrived one after another.

Amidst the music and dances, everyone was drinking and reveling merrily.

Only Xiao Yi seemed somewhat out of place, sipping wine lightly, not indulging in debauchery like the others. Li Jianyang raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Xiao Yi, since I am a few years older than you, I’ll take the liberty of calling you Brother Xiao. Shall we have a toast together?"

"Please!"

One does not strike the smiling face, Xiao Yi raised his glass in response.

Both drank in one gulp.

Li Jianyang’s eyes shifted slightly as he smiled and said, "It seems Brother Xiao might be a bit bored! Luckily for you, I’ve prepared a thrilling spectacle with the virgin slaughter feast; you must enjoy it thoroughly!"

"Sure!"

Xiao Yi had never heard of the virgin slaughter feast before.

But he keenly felt the gleam in everyone’s eyes upon hearing these few words.

He was slightly puzzled and curious, "Virgin slaughter feast? What on earth is that?"

PS: Can you guess what the virgin slaughter feast is? Hehe, you’ll find out tomorrow... Five Chapters completed, good night everyone!