Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Due to the rampant activities of the Wusheng Sect recently, the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament has been held ahead of schedule..."

After listening to Ren Lingyun's explanation, Lu Feng nodded as well, his face thoughtful. "If the situation is truly as His Highness the Crown Prince says, then it's reasonable for the high-ranking officials of the four kingdoms of Lingnan and that Master Yin of the Taiji Sword Sect to make this decision..."

Admittedly, since the great battle between good and evil fifty years ago, the Wusheng Sect's power and foundation have long since been lost, and most of its experts have been killed or injured, so it can't make any waves at all!

However, even a starved camel is still bigger than a horse.

Moreover, the four kingdoms of Lingnan and the Taiji Sword Sect are merely a few small kingdoms and sects located in a remote corner of the Eastern Xuan Region. Even though the Wusheng Sect is no longer as powerful as before, it is still not an existence that the former can afford to provoke!

"It's those Wusheng Sect cultists again...!"

Beside her, Consort Ren also stepped forward, her tone somewhat indignant, saying, "In that great battle between good and evil in the past, my grandfather, the Emperor Emeritus, was ambushed by these demonic cultists, leading to his being surrounded and killed by overwhelming odds...!"

"I never imagined that after only fifty years, these demonic cultists would dare to stir up trouble again! If I were to encounter them, I would tear them all to pieces, leaving not a single one alive!"

"Fei'er, calm down...!"

Seeing that Ren Xuanfei was somewhat agitated, Ren Lingyun quickly stepped forward to comfort her, saying, "The enemy is in the dark while we are in the light. We must not act impulsively."

"Furthermore, the Wusheng Sect is far beyond the power of our Dongyun Kingdom alone to contend with. Therefore, when we fight these demonic cultists, it is best to proceed cautiously and plan carefully..."

Ren Lingyun looked solemn.

As for the "Grandpa Emperor" mentioned by the other party, he was none other than Ren Xinghe, the biological father of Ren Tianxing, the current emperor of Dongyun Kingdom, the former behind-the-scenes ancestor of the Ren clan, and a Xuan Gang Realm expert!

However, even a powerful expert like Ren Xinghe, who was at the Xuan Gang Realm, could not escape his fate in that great battle between good and evil, and still died tragically at the hands of the Wusheng Sect!

Therefore, when he saw Ren Xuanfei's excited expression and her desire to avenge her grandfather, Ren Lingyun quickly comforted her and signaled her to calm down.

"Your Highness, have you come here to invite me to participate in the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament?"

Seeing this, the intelligent Lu Feng instantly understood Ren Lingyun's intention and immediately asked a probing question.

After all, the four kingdoms are about to start their military campaign ahead of schedule, and Ren Lingyun's invitation clearly represents not only his personal interests, but also the interests of the entire Ren clan and the royal family of Dongyun Kingdom.

"Brother Lu is indeed a smart man."

Seeing that Lu Feng had figured out his intention, Ren Lingyun didn't keep him in suspense. He cupped his hands and said, "According to the rules of the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament in the past, apart from the Taiji Sword Sect being special and able to occupy six participating slots, Dongyun Kingdom and the other three kingdoms each have three participating slots."

"The results of the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament are closely linked to the allocation of the Yuan Stone mines. Therefore, in order to ensure that Dongyun Kingdom can achieve excellent results in the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament, I have come to extend this invitation...!"

"Besides, as long as Brother Lu is willing to lend a hand this time, after the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament concludes, whatever the benefits and rewards, as long as Dongyun Kingdom can offer them, we will present them all without fail, and we will never go back on our word...!"

After speaking, Ren Lingyun bowed again, his face full of sincerity, clearly not just a polite gesture.

"Lu Feng, you are not only the Duke of Fan, a title personally bestowed upon you by my father, but also a high-ranking official in my Luo Prince's Mansion. With the Four Kingdoms' military campaign approaching, you cannot desert your post...!"

Seemingly afraid that Lu Feng would refuse, Ren Xuanfei quickly stepped forward and grabbed his arm tightly, refusing to let go no matter how hard she pulled.

"Oh?"

"Now you're remembering how good your husband is?"

Faced with Ren Xuanfei's sudden bear hug, Lu Feng grinned, then reached out and pinched her beautiful face, his tone full of doting affection, "Don't worry, your business is my business. Besides, since you've asked, how could I refuse?"

"Hey! You're touching me again...!"

"I'm not your wife...!"

Despite her verbal disgust at Lu Feng's advances, Ren Xuanfei's body language betrayed her actions. Instead of pushing him away, she hugged him even tighter.

"Cough cough cough...!"

Seeing Lu Feng and Ren Xuanfei suddenly start flirting, Ren Lingyun coughed awkwardly a few times, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Although he was Ren Xuanfei's older brother and not an outsider, he felt incredibly awkward standing there like a 20-watt light bulb in the face of their flirtatious banter.

"Hehe, Your Highness, you flatter me."

Noticing that Ren Lingyun looked somewhat embarrassed, Lu Feng slowly broke free from Ren Xuanfei's bear hug and grinned, "Even if we don't talk about any benefits or rewards, just for the sake of my relationship with Xuanfei, I will definitely not stand idly by and stay out of it. Please rest assured, Your Highness."

"In that case, I'm relieved...!"

Seeing that Lu Feng readily agreed, the weight that had been hanging over Ren Lingyun's heart slowly lifted.

This time, he definitely didn't choose the wrong person!

Moreover, given Lu Feng's past performance, even if he couldn't compare to the prodigies of the Taiji Sword Sect, he could at least help Dongyun Kingdom maintain its position as the leader of the four kingdoms in Lingnan!

"Brother Lu, the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament will likely be held in about two weeks. Let's meet again in Dongyun Capital then!"

Ren Lingyun took a deep breath, then bowed respectfully. Ren Xuanfei, standing beside him, couldn't help but add, "Lu Feng, don't forget to come!"

"Your Highness, Consort Xuan, I will definitely keep our appointment on time, please rest assured!"

Faced with the expectant gazes of the two, Lu Feng nodded in return and then cupped his hands in greeting.

...

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Lu Feng kept his word, arriving at the appointed time on time and even before dawn to wait silently outside the East Palace where the Crown Prince resided.

"Brother Lu?!"

As soon as he stepped out of the East Palace, he saw a tall, familiar figure in a gray robe standing against the wind. Even the sleepy-eyed Ren Lingyun couldn't help but shudder and instantly became alert.

"Brother Lu, it is an honor to have you here. I, Ren, have failed to greet you properly; please forgive me!!"

"Your Highness is too kind. It is still dark, and I was afraid that my visit would disturb Your Highness's rest..."

Waving his hand to indicate that there was no need for an apology, Lu Feng seemed to remember something and then asked, "By the way, Your Highness, may I ask where the Four Kingdoms Military Assembly will be held this year?"