Douluo Continent: The Butterfly, Starting from the Authority of Death

Chapter 113 Attending the Palace Banquet

The room door slowly opened.

"You've emerged from quarantine?"

Upon hearing the sound, Wang Xian'er hurried over, her tone quite urgent.

"Just finished." Xia Die nodded gently.

Compared to the lingering yin energy a few days ago, the current Xia Die's aura is much more peaceful, and even the wandering resentment has vanished without a trace.

"What happened?"

Xia Die observed the anxious look on Wang Xian'er's face and asked curiously.

Wang Xian'er took out an invitation from her sleeve and handed it to Xia Die.

"Um--

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Xia Die frowned slightly and did not immediately take it.

Her deep purple eyes were scrutinizing the invitation that had been handed to her.

It was an extremely elaborate invitation, with subtle gold patterns and the unique emblem of the Sun Moon Empire's royal family.

"An invitation?"

Xia Die muttered to herself, lightly touching the surface with her fingertips to pick it up and slowly open it.

"That's right, it was sent by Crown Prince Xu Tianran two days ago." Wang Xian'er's tone was calm, yet tinged with caution. "Judging by the time, it's tomorrow night. The Emperor of the Sun and Moon is hosting a royal banquet at the palace and has invited you."

"I've informed Xu Tianran about your seclusion."

He said it was okay if I couldn't make it, since it was just a court banquet.

Xia Die's eyebrows twitched slightly as she carefully read the contents of the invitation, offering no comment on Wang Xian'er's words.

After a while, the invitation was gently closed.

A deep look appeared in Xia Die's eyes.

"Mr. Wang, have you read the contents above?" Xia Die asked. "What is the scale of this banquet? Can you tell?"

Xia Die wasn't sure how much an elderly person like Wang Xian'er knew about the inner workings of the Sun Moon Empire, but she had lived for two hundred years and might have some insights.

"The banquet was of a very high standard, compared to what I knew."

"This banquet is much larger than usual," Wang Xian'er said, her voice trailing off. "Based on the intelligence I've gathered in the Star Luo Empire."

"Banquets of this scale are usually held to invite high-ranking military officers, members of the royal family, and even outstanding young talents. They are a large-scale exchange event for the Sun Moon Empire to cultivate the next generation."

"I see."

Xia Die remained silent, her gaze distant and unfathomable.

"Are you going?" Wang Xian'er asked.

"Mr. Wang, what do you think?"

Xia Die's gaze returned and landed on Wang Xian'er.

"I suggest you go," Wang Xian'er pondered. "In a sense, this banquet was probably held by the Sun and Moon Emperor to win you over, although the invitation didn't mention anything about that."

"I know," Xia Die nodded, "but these kinds of banquets are troublesome."

"The Sun and Moon Empire has several princes, all of whom are ambitious."

"Especially the Third Prince, who has the support of a prince behind him."

Given their own limited capabilities, they were merely borrowing the coattails of others.

Golden blood should not be used casually.

She can now clearly feel the pulsation of the Extinction Gold Blood within her body. If this continues, she might really have to move towards becoming the Great Lord of Annihilation.

You should know that Nanuk's blood flows in her veins. Whether it has been diluted or if some kind of backdoor has been taken into account, only Xi Lian herself knows.

A bigger problem might be that once the Ember Blood is discovered, it could attract Nanuk, the Destroyer God who likes to pick up children, which would be troublesome.

Even Xi Lian, a newcomer to the Star God realm, was able to send her over, and Nanuk stepped in to retrieve her, Xia Die.

Alternatively, it might be possible to bring a team over and hold a welcoming ceremony.

Even if Nanuk hadn't come, if the Extinction Gold blood within him had gone out of control and created one or two Legions of Destruction, it would still have been a catastrophe.

"So, Miss, you mean you're not going?" Seeing that Xia Die remained silent for a long time, Wang Xian'er asked in confusion.

"go."

The butterfly cast aside its chaotic thoughts, and its unfocused pupils regained focus.

"We've been in the Sun Moon Empire for a while now and have met with its high-ranking officials. This will make things much easier, especially with the Sun Moon Emperor leading the way."

As for large banquets, Xia Die had attended them before when she was reincarnating in Onpharos.

If you don't have the ability to overturn the chessboard, you still have to put on a show, which is also a good opportunity to observe the power division among the upper echelons of the Sun and Moon.

"Yes, Miss, you can make the decision." Wang Xian'er nodded. "You can bring two people."

Who are you planning to bring?

There were four people in the villa: Xia Die, Zhang Peng, Ji Juechen, and Wang Xian'er.

"Elder Wang, you don't have to go." Xia Die noticed the hesitation on Wang Xian'er's face. "The upper echelons of the Sun Moon Empire are complicated, and I'm worried that someone might use this to smear you."

For example, the Emperor and Crown Prince would certainly not say things like Wang Xian'er joining the Sun Moon Empire, but it's hard to guarantee that some other high-ranking officials won't spread the information.

It's understandable that Wang Xian'er, who has served the Star Luo Empire for over a hundred years, wouldn't want to have much contact with the high-ranking officials of the Sun Moon Empire, given that they were enemies not long ago.

"I'm sorry, I—"

Xia Die tiptoed and patted Wang Xian'er on the shoulder.

Xia Die, who looked to be fourteen or fifteen years old, was indeed much shorter than Wang Xian'er.

"It's alright, it's only human nature."

"With exchanges with the younger generation, Ji Juechen must also have this idea."

"Then you must be careful," Wang Xian'er instructed.

"it is good."

Xia Die and Wang Xian'er walked side by side into the living room.

The two called Zhang Peng and Ji Juechen over respectively.

"A royal banquet?"

Ji Juechen didn't say anything, but Zhang Peng looked surprised.

"No, miss."

"Would it be alright for me to attend the Sun Moon Empire's court banquet with my current identity?"

"Lord Zhang Peng," Xia Die gestured for Zhang Peng to sit down and speak slowly, "You mentioned before that you usually keep a low profile in the Holy Spirit Sect, except when you come to see the Dragon Girl, right?"

"Uh—Miss, we don't need to bring up the Dragon Girl anymore." Zhang Peng's face was full of embarrassment.

"It's alright," Xia Die smiled slightly. "I mean, in Mingdu, apart from the Ordinary Alliance and the Evening Water Alliance, I'm afraid not many people know you, right?"

"That's true," Zhang Peng said, unsure of what Xia Die meant.

"That's fine then, since you'll be in the public eye from now on anyway."

"Even if your true identity as an evil spirit master is exposed this time, the emperor will still have his backing."

"Besides, you aren't anymore."

"I may create a power base in Mingdu in the future, but it's not convenient for Elder Wang to do that."

"Her identity is still somewhat sensitive to the Sun Moon Empire."

"I understand, you mean to clear your name, right?"

"Hmm." Xia Die nodded. "Ji Juechen, do you have time to go to the palace with me? The young elites of those great families might be there."

Xia Die herself is not particularly assertive.

She wouldn't force Ji Juechen if he refused.

"Can I find someone to spar with?" Ji Juechen looked up.

"It's uncertain; perhaps the Sun and Moon Emperor will allow it in the future."

"Then I'll go." Ji Juechen nodded in response.

After observing the butterfly purifying the vengeful spirits for several days, Ji Juechen gained a deeper understanding of the Sword Intent of Annihilation. What he lacks now is practical experience.

Fight with Xia Die?

He enjoys fighting, but he's not a masochist.

Besides, it's fine once or twice, but if you contact Xia Die every time, she might get annoyed.

You should at least have some self-awareness.