Chapter 555: Giving Gifts, Laying Threads, and Returning to the Ninth Level

The ninth-rank marshal of the Iris Corps came and left.

He didn't even let anyone see his appearance clearly.

Now only the nearly two hundred people of the Herlandes family and the more than one hundred people were left, looking at each other in bewilderment.

The biggest risk for them to come to Innocence City to steal this batch of mechanical equipment this time was to be discovered by the people of the Southern Continent.

And now, not only were they discovered, but the ninth-rank marshal even came in person.

It can be said to be the worst result.

Everyone felt that the entire family had walked on the line of life and death, and they didn't feel that their backs were wet with cold sweat.

However, things were not as dangerous as they had initially imagined.

It seemed that

No one paid attention to them?

The expression of the clan leader Elsa was very solemn. She looked at several senior officials. Obviously, no one expected things to develop like this.

Everyone thought it was just a simple theft mission.

Now it seems that they have fallen into a bigger conspiracy.

The previous duel was thought to be really about the survival of the family, but it turned out that this was just a calculation to lure Queen Betty in the team to take action.

What that guy really wanted to see was to drive the tiger to devour the wolf, and use the hand of the Southern Continent to severely damage the top leaders of Orlan.

What a brilliant trick!

Thinking of this, Elsa looked at Ji Xun in the distance again, and her turbid eyes were full of complexity.

And the "forbidden spell master" Qiao Lin also felt relieved for some reason.

Fortunately, he did not launch a sneak attack before.

Otherwise, with the tricks that Ji Xun showed just now, he would not only have no chance of winning, but would harm all the family members.

At this moment, the more than 100 people of the Herlandes family were caught in a dilemma.

The dignified family of the Four Knights of the King now had a desperate feeling of fighting a trapped beast.

It seemed that no matter what choice they made, they could not get rid of the invisible cage that imprisoned them.

Their eyes all turned to the young man who was vomiting blood not far away.

Only then did they realize that the indifferent smile on his face had never disappeared.

Ji Xun looked at the eyes of the group of people in front of him and knew that they thought too much.

Although he was indeed not surprised by the current situation.

Because this was one of the countless plans deduced before.

But before this, he didn't know that the Queen of Orlan was hiding in the team.

But he didn't mean to explain.

The appearance of the queen was one of the most ideal situations for Ji Xun in the deduction.

They also wanted a "big fish" to come to the City of Innocence this time.

Now, the big fish has really come.

Betty is the Chosen One of the Moon Goddess Arachne.

It is also the carrier of the power and faith of the old god.

Death is impossible to die.

Gods cannot die if faith is not extinguished.

But it will definitely not be easy.

Andre, who has half a foot in the threshold of godhood, knows better than ordinary people how to deal with gods.

The Moon God Arach will not abandon this Chosen One, and there is a high probability that he will be severely hit.

And this is the best result.

When Ji Xun deduced the situation in the East Wilderness, he found that there was a big problem that the closed East Wilderness gave the Silver Moon Sect too good development convenience.

In the professional terms of the game, the enemy hero is too well developed, and her rhythm must be disrupted in order to make the subsequent plan smoother.

It just happened that I encountered the matter of Innocence City, and I also pitted the Moon God.

At the moment, it was just an emergency that had been prepared for.

Ji Xun was thinking, and the blood in his chest was agitated again, and a mouthful of blood spurted out.

Reni, who was standing aside, looked at him and asked quickly: "Are you okay?"

He looked at the silver-shining wound with a serious expression.

Ji Xun shook his head.

Turning his head, he looked at the people of the Herlandes family and said lightly: "According to the bet, the things belong to me. You go first. Without this batch of goods, the people of the South Continent will not trouble you."

The tone was not as arrogant as the winner.

It was just a calm statement of a fact.

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Hearing this, Elsa, Qiao Lin and other senior members of the Herlandes family said nothing.

Of course, they saw the situation clearly.

Rick in the arena had collapsed. Although he was not dead, his spell power was exhausted and the forbidden spell backfired, so he had no strength to fight again.

Ji Xun was still alive and well, and the outcome was already determined.

Moreover, even if there was no bet, everyone could see clearly that the man in front of them had the ability to forcibly seize this batch of mechanical equipment from the beginning to the end.

The two sides were hostile to each other, and they did not directly use violence, which was really for the sake of Reni's face.

Chief Elsa glanced at Ji Xun, glanced at her old friend with the corner of her eye, and sighed in her heart.

Then she said without further ado, "Okay! As agreed before, our Herlandes family lost!"

"But, Chief!"

More than a hundred people heard this and their faces changed.

They knew very well that this time His Majesty the King issued a death order.

If they could not get back this batch of mechanical equipment, they would be severely criticized and punished after returning.

It would be better than dying here now.

There might be a chance to gamble their lives if they tried hard.

The young boy Rick also struggled to stand up, trying his best to force his body to recover the magic power, wanting to fight again: "Grandma, I haven't lost yet!"

Elsa interrupted the indignation of the crowd, she looked at Ji Xun and said: "Thank you for your mercy."

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Ji Xun smiled.

In the past, he didn't like people like Jia Yu who always spoke in secret and had to rely on people to guess what they said.

Now he understands that some words cannot be said openly.

Although the meaning is the same, it will change when it is put on the table.

Just like now, other people didn't understand the deep meaning of the conversation between the two people just now, and only thought that Ji Xun let Rick go in the duel. But Ji Xun knew that the old patriarch of the Herlandes family actually understood the way he gave their family.

From the beginning of proposing a duel, and the subsequent identity hints, they were all ways to give.

As a proud family of the King's Four Knights, some ways can be given secretly.

But if someone said it openly, it would be humiliating.

No matter what, it is impossible to agree.

Ji Xun knew that the old woman understood what he meant and cooperated tacitly.

The old patriarch Elsa had made up her mind, and it was difficult for others to say anything.

Just when the more than 100 people were about to leave, a spiritual array suddenly appeared beside Ji Xun, and two people in cloaks rushed over.

It was Chujiu and Nan Jing.

As soon as the two came out, they frowned at the seriously injured Ji Xun.

Ji Xun gave a look that said "nothing serious", and the two women didn't say anything.

Reni, who was beside him, had seen Chujiu and Nan Jing before. When he saw the newcomers, he quickly and respectfully protected his chest and saluted as a knight, and said in a deep voice: "Hello, Your Majesty."

After a pause, he said to Nan Jing again: "Lord Nan."

Although Chujiu was a little surprised to hear this address, he understood something when he exchanged glances with Ji Xun, and nodded as a response.

However, seeing this slight nod, Reni's expression instantly cheered up, with a flattered look, and his head was buried even lower.

He knew that this nod was the recognition of King Augustus in front of him!

This was a great honor for him, an expelled knight of the king.

However, the four people just greeted each other in such a simple manner, while the group of people from the Herlandes family opposite were stunned.

Your Majesty?

You should know that there is only one person in the entire East Wilderness who is qualified to be called that, and that is King Arthur of the Orlan Royal Court.

Now this cloaked man is actually called "Your Majesty"?

Most of the people in the Herlandes family don't understand why, and their eyes instantly become fierce.

It's okay to offend them, but offending the royal power is a capital crime.

However, the clan leader Elsa and several high-level people seemed to have guessed something, and their expressions became complicated.

They knew that the previous king had an illegitimate daughter, and they also knew some of the hidden secrets that Queen Catherine used means to make Arthur succeed to the throne.

Originally, the exiled princess disappeared, and nothing else mattered afterwards.

As the king's knights, all they have to do is to protect the king.

But now that the exiled princess has appeared, the situation is different.

And the inheritor of the high priest lineage that they have watched grow up - Nan Jing.

This puts the Herlandes family in a dilemma.

Recognized, but dared not speak.

Clan leader Elsa had guessed some of it a long time ago.

Only then did Qiao Lin and several other high-ranking officials realize what Ji Xun meant by asking them "whether to be loyal to King Augustus or to the Royal Family of Orlan".

Now that "two kings are in front", no matter which side they stand on, they will be in a situation of disloyalty and injustice.

The current King of Orlan is the king they are loyal to;

And the exiled princess in front of them is the king who should inherit the throne according to Augustus's ancestral precepts.

Those who understand the situation remain silent.

Those who don't understand don't understand why the high-ranking officials of the clan haven't expressed their views.

The scene fell into a strange silence.

Fortunately, Chujiu didn't take off her cloak to reveal her identity.

Although she grew up in hardship, she is very kind-hearted.

She doesn't want to use a contract to force people to submit.

After all, these knights of the king are important ministers loyal to the bloodline of Augustus.

If there is a contradiction, it is also a dispute within their royal power. As long as they are not enemies, there is no need to involve those innocent subjects.

Both sides fell into a strange silence.

Ji Xun did not speak, because his injury was much more serious than it looked.

The divine power was running wild in his body, and the pollution at the level of the law was too strong. This was an injury that even the "Undead Curse" could not suppress.

But when he turned around and saw the solemn atmosphere, he understood something.

Chujiu did not know how to deal with it.

The people on the opposite side did not know how to deal with it either.

The clan leader Elsa did not leave, and the other members of the Herlandes family did not move.

It seemed that there was a strange feeling that no one dared to move without the king's order.

Ji Xun chuckled when he saw this.

It must be bad to presumptuously issue orders.

Thinking of something, she took out a staff directly from Ivan's mouth in her pocket.

As soon as this staff came out, everyone on the opposite side was shocked.

Because they felt an indescribable and terrifying thunder element, as if they saw an incomprehensible god.

Qiao Lin and Rick felt even more!

As soon as the staff came out, they immediately sensed the surroundings, and even their own thunder elements were suppressed.

It was like the king appeared, and all the thunder elements bowed down.

They immediately realized: This is a thunder treasure!

Originally thought that Ji Xun took out the scepter to take action, the Herlandes family became nervous.

But seeing that there was no murderous intent on his face, they realized what they had misunderstood.

This staff is nothing else, it is the trophy [Zeus's Thunder Scepter] obtained by killing Ceresa, the Holy Son of Heavenly Dragon.

Ji Xun took out this artifact, as if he didn't care about its value at all. He looked at the young Lake and said, "This is what I promised you before. If you lose, I will give you an artifact. This [Zeus' Thunder] The scepter is one of the three artifacts forged by the ancient Cyclops. The holder can have absolute control over thunder, which is also consistent with your career sequence."

Treasures must be in the hands of the right people to be of greatest use.

No one Ji Xun knew could use this thunder scepter, and it was a waste of a good thing to use it forcefully.

On the contrary, this Lake is the most suitable.

With that said, Ji Xun threw the scepter over without giving anyone any time to react.

"I"

Before Lake could react, he felt a heavy stick fall into his hand, and then it seemed to stick to his hand. Neither his eyes nor his body could resist the treasure that was like the lover in his dream.

Seeing this scene, Ji Xun's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise: Sure enough.

Not everyone can hold the artifact, and the spirit of the artifact will also recognize its owner. Without super high element affinity and potential, it can't even be held.

Ji Xun had tried it before, and he was reluctant. It wasn't that his thunder affinity wasn't high enough, but that he didn't fit well enough with the thunder scepter.

Another reason is that there is always some gap between him and the previous owner of the scepter.

After fighting against Reike just now, Ji Xun thought that this kid could do it.

Looking at it now, it really works.

Artifact?

Everyone in the Herlanders family watched Ji Xun directly use the [artifact: Thunder Scepter of Zeus]

They are the royal knights who have followed the Augustus royal family for generations, and they are not low-level people who have never seen the world. They know what the artifact means better than anyone else.

If we really want to compare the value, regardless of the subsequent impact, this artifact scepter is definitely worth much more than the semi-finished Titan armor and the production line!

After all, this is a treasure that can mobilize the rules of the universe, and it is the ultimate weapon that any card master dreams of.

This treasure alone is enough to eclipse the countless years of treasures of the Herlanders family!

This is even a crucial opportunity for their family to regain its glory.

But is this a treasure just given away?

Is there some conspiracy?

Everyone in the Herlanders family had different expressions. They couldn't figure out Ji Xun's purpose, but everyone's eyes were fixed on the scepter that flashed with lightning.

Lake also stammered: "I, I. I didn't win against you. I won't want this scepter."

For the first time, he felt that he had no confidence in saying so.

Countless voices in his heart refused him to return the treasure, and even the spirit of the scepter expressed intimacy. However, his reason still made him clearly realize that this thing should not be his.

Ji Xun said indifferently: "Take it. I used a super-level treasure in the duel just now, and it was not honorable to win. Since I promised you, this is what you should do. It can also be regarded as compensation for your family."

In the game just now, if he could force himself to use the curse card, Reike actually won.

He already had the advantage in understanding the laws, and if he used a relic of the Great Emperor like the Cursed God Card, it would really be a bit like "bullying the small with the big".

Although Ji Xun used the curse card to prevent sneak attacks, the game was a game, and he would lose if he used super-level methods.

Ji Xun will not go back on his promise.

Treasures only have value in the hands of those who can use them, rather than gathering dust in warehouses; if you and those around you cannot use them, it is better to leave them to useful people.

What's more, the meaning of this [Thunder Scepter of Zeus] is not just an exchange for gambling.

If they really accept it, the subsequent impact on many things will be huge.

"But."

Lake felt that he should not accept it. If he really wanted to fight again, he would not be confident that he could win against the opponent in front of him who he had already convinced.

But I want to refuse, but after all I can't say "no" anymore.

He could only look at his grandmother for help.

The scene fell into a brief atmosphere of silence again.

The younger generation like Lake didn't understand the deep meaning of Ji Xun's move.

But Patriarch Elsa and the higher-ups must understand.

Ji Xun represents not only him, but also the "friends" around him.

If they do not accept this favor, it is best to return it on the spot.

Yet it was something they couldn't refuse.

And Ji Xun's words of "compensation" just now even fixed the steps.

The members of the Herlanders family were worried about being punished for failing the mission just now. Now the situation cannot be changed anyway, and there is an additional artifact. This is more like an exchange, making people feel delicately balanced.

After pondering for a long time, the clan leader Elsa glanced at Ji Xun, then glanced at Chujiu and Nanjing, who were covered in cloaks, and fell into deep thought.

In just one or two breaths, it seemed like many years had passed, and that already old face instantly became even older.

She knows that her current decision may affect the future destiny of the entire family.

But she also sees more clearly that in the current situation in the Eastern Wasteland, Silver Moon's faith has trumped the royal power.

From the moment Queen Betty appeared just now, Elsa, as the patriarch, already knew it.

Their loyal Majesty the King has lost trust in the four guardian knight families.

Whether he was contaminated by the Tyrant and his temperament changed drastically, or he listened to the queen's slander, it doesn't matter.

The fact is that this distrust has put the Herlandes family in a very dangerous situation.

If this mission fails and they can't bring back this batch of mechanical equipment, their Forbidden Spell Family will definitely be punished, and the Silver Moon Queen will definitely take the opportunity to exclude them.

But even if they don't fail.

What about next time?

Their four knight families swear to be loyal to the royal power until death, and they are absolutely unwilling to see the royal power being hollowed out by the divine power. This conflict will definitely continue.

There will definitely be the next exclusion until the Moon God completely controls the royal power.

And once suspicion is formed, it is like a broken cup, even if it is repaired, it will not be intact.

As the patriarch, Elsa has to consider more and longer-term things.

If there is no change today, they will still be loyal to the Orlan Royal Court until the last moment to protect the knight's contract and promise.

Even if it leads the family to destruction.

But now Elsa hesitated.

Another King Augustus appeared.

If that person left without revealing his identity, she would not hesitate too much.

Whether it was the loyal King Orlan or the orthodox King Augustus, their Herlandes family followed the ancient contract.

There would be no psychological burden.

But now, Ji Xun gave a gift that their family could not refuse.

Just thinking about it, Elsa heard a request-like inquiry in her ear: "Grandma?"

Zhuan Lian looked and saw that her own grandson was looking at her with eager eyes.

Of course, Elsa saw the heat in his eyes for the scepter, and suddenly she felt a sense of sudden enlightenment.

These old bones of theirs will be torn off after all.

The younger generation is the hope of the family.

Thinking of this, she smiled and nodded, and said to Rick: "Since it is the kindness of this gentleman, then accept it."

Rick's eyes lit up instantly when he heard it, "Yeah."

With permission, it seemed that the scepter in his hand belonged to him.

The young man didn't care about his weak body and couldn't restrain the excitement in his heart, but when he heard a light cough, he suddenly realized it.

He said to Ji Xun: "Thank you, sir!"

No arrogance, no hostility, only respect and gratitude.

It turned out that from beginning to end, this guy didn't say a single big word.

He did everything he promised.

This made the young man admire him.

And he also saw that the people in front of him didn't have any ill will towards their family.

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Ji Xun smiled back.

The things were sent out, and the purpose was mostly achieved.

In his eyes, he saw a rich and colorful destiny line.

There was a three-way intersection in front of the family destiny of the Herlanders family, and today was the key turning point.

Some things can't be said clearly, but this is the fact.

The situation in the East Wilderness is different from the Rebel Dragon Army. After all, the inheritance of the Orlan Royal Court has never been broken.

Arthur's maternal family has a complex marriage network and has blood ties with many big families. He can ascend to the throne, which is evident.

Ji Xun didn't think that Chujiu, who had no foundation in the Orlan Royal Court, could make those old ministers and families surrender just by relying on blood.

Some persecution and suffering are needed to obtain more reliable loyalty.

The knight families under the four kings have grown to a very large scale. There are various factions, and there are no fewer loyal to King Arthur.

This time, the Titan armor and equipment were lost, and the Herlandes family would inevitably be implicated when they returned. This is the suffering.

Ji Xun knew this.

The clan leader Elsa also knew it.

She didn't make a good choice at the crossroads, and many people in the family didn't make a good decision.

But after returning this time, some people will force them to make this decision.

People at their height see far more than ordinary people can think.

Ji Xun looked like he was giving away a magic weapon, but in fact, it was a big chess move that would only see the effect after a long, long time.

He still had enough time to lay out the future chess path.

If it is played right, the gains brought are definitely not comparable to a magic weapon.

This is enough to affect the situation in the entire East Wilderness.

If you don't make the right move, then you will become an enemy, and you can kill people and get your things back.

Not a loss.

Ji Xun looked at the people of the Herlandes family who were leaving one after another, his thoughts were flying, and the luster in his eyes became deeper and deeper.

He didn't know since when, he also liked to tinker with these layouts and plans like that mushroom head.

Maybe it was the influence of the eighth-level fusion [Unparalleled Nationalist] career card?

But Ji Xun felt that he seemed to like this feeling.

It was a kind of expectation of planting seeds and waiting for them to bloom and bear fruit.

Chu Jiu also watched what Ji Xun did silently.

She guessed Ji Xun's deep meaning, and there was no need to explain the relationship between the two. She cast a touch of gratitude in her eyes.

The people of the Herlandes family left, leaving a lot of equipment and the Titan machine.

Ji Xun and his friends were not idle either. They took in what they could, and let Ivan swallow what they couldn't.

However, before they finished cleaning up, a terrifying breath suddenly swept over.

Rennie suddenly realized and shouted: "Be careful!"

He found that this was the breath of the top strong man who appeared before.

However, before he finished speaking, a terrifying dragon breath appeared in the sky.

Ji Xun didn't seem to be surprised. He raised his hand and the clown card in his hand showed its luster. Void Exile instantly offset the terrifying dragon's breath.

Chujiu and Nanjing beside them also instantly entered a fighting state.

The four of them looked at the sturdy middle-aged man teleporting from the void.

The person coming is not someone else.

It was none other than the ninth-level powerhouse who came after Queen Betty—Marshal Andre!