The moment Weiwu Hou laughed, everyone naturally laughed along.
The entire Marquisdom was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
Only one person remained silent and expressionless.
This person was none other than the Founding Duke.
Ever since he joined the Celestial Sect, he had always been like this.
Although he came to every gathering, he rarely spoke, as if he was deliberately lowering his presence.
If not for this, with his noble status as the founding duke, he would definitely be the leader of these surrenders.
It was fine in the past.
The founding duke was so low-key today, which made him stand out. Marquis Weiwu narrowed his eyes and said.
"Ye Ning is going to die. Is the Duke unhappy?”
The founding duke lowered his eyes and shook his head.
"Of course not. I'm happy to be able to get rid of this traitor.”
As he said this, he forced a smile on his face.
Marquis Weiwu was about to say something.
Suddenly, a servant girl walked over and whispered a few words into his ear.
Marquis Weiwu's expression changed as he said with a smile.
"I'll excuse myself for a moment. Everyone, please drink first.”
Everyone naturally agreed.
Marquis Weiwu glanced at the Founding Duke one last time before following the servant girl into the quiet room.
He dismissed his attendants and sat down alone.
In front of him was a bronze mirror.
There seemed to be water flowing in the bronze mirror. A moment later, a woman's face was revealed.
"Father."
This woman was Marquis Weiwu's daughter.
Her name was Fang Qingxue.
She was born with a strange phenomenon and displayed shocking talent since she was young. She was favored by the immortal sect Jade Pavilion and was recruited.
Now that he was already a Successive Disciple of the Jade Pavilion, his future was bright.
Weiwu Marquis 'father was a noble woman. All his power and status came from her.
Therefore, when he looked at Fang Qingxue, not only did he have the love of a father for his daughter, but he also had the respect of a mortal for an immortal.
"Qingxue, is there any news from your sect?”
Fang Qingxue had a cold personality. When she spoke, there was no expression on her face, and her voice was a little cold.
"Master said that Ye Ning doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth and wants to save the Great Zhou. This is a crazy act…Therefore, we have to kill him!”
When she said the last word "kill", Fang Qingxue's eyes shone with a cold light.
"Has the Jade Pavilion sent people to the capital?”
Weiwu Hou asked.
"Father, don't worry. I've already told the sect that I'll give you the chance to kill Ye Ning. If you can't do it, the sect will take action.”
Fang Qingxue said calmly.
The words of the father and daughter revealed a lot of information.
Marquis Weiwu revealed a look of joy.
"Many thanks to Qingxue for this matter."
Fang Qingxue nodded slightly, but then frowned.
"The immortal sect offered a reward to take Ye Ning's head. I can understand that you're coveting these benefits. However, you have to do what you can. If you don't kill him in the end, you'll still be embarrassing me.”
Marquis Weiwu said anxiously.
"How can I let you lose face?"
"Don't worry, I'm already 100% confident that Ye Ning will die after 12 hours!”
"I want that Immortal Ascension Pill!"
At the end of his speech, Marquis Weiwu's eyes shone with greed.
Ever since he was born, he had never desired something so much.
The immortal sect had an order that mortals who could kill Ye Ning would be heavily rewarded.
Amongst these rewards, the one Marquis Weiwu cared about the most was the Immortal Ascension Pill.
Of course, the effect of this pill was not to let people become immortals on the spot, but to let mortals break through the barrier of talent and have the talent to cultivate!
From a useless mortal, he had the opportunity to step into the immortal path.
There were countless people in the world who wanted to ascend to immortality pills. They were willing to pay any price.
Marquis Weiwu was no exception.
For many years, he relied on his daughter to obtain the protection of the immortal sect and lord it over others.
It was just a small Weiwu Marquis, and no one in the capital dared to provoke him.
This made him intoxicated.
It also made him sad.
Because he knew very well that no matter how much others respected and fawned over him, it was not because of him, but because of his daughter.
As for him, no matter how noble he looked, he was just a dog of the immortal sect.
In the eyes of mortals, there was an obvious difference between the immortal gate and the mortal gate. There was a huge wall blocking the path of mortals entering the immortal gate.
Without talent, one would not be able to step into the immortal path. In this world, one would ultimately be a small figure.
Marquis Weiwu didn't have the boldness of the Great Zhou's Great Ancestor. He just wanted to cross the wall and enter the immortal gate.
In his opinion, if he could step into the immortal path, the fame and fortune of the mortal world would be like dirt. It would not make him feel the slightest bit moved.
Now, the opportunity was right in front of him.
Immortal Ascension Pill!
As long as he killed Ye Ning, he would be able to obtain the Immortal Ascension Pill!
This news had just been decided by the Celestial Gate and had not been widely spread yet. Therefore, Weiwu Hou, who had received the inside information in advance, decided to use the capitulation faction in the capital to work together to murder Ye Ning at all costs!
Once they succeeded, even if the news spread, it would attract the dissatisfaction of other factions.
It didn't matter.
In any case, he had already swallowed the medicinal pill and possessed the aptitude to join the immortal sect.
He did not want to join a large sect like the Jade Pavilion. Firstly, they did not like him. Secondly, the Jade Pavilion only accepted women.
He felt that it would be enough for him to join any middle-grade sect.
With the protection of Fang Qingxue, the legacy disciple of the Jade Pavilion, he would definitely live a very comfortable life.
At that time, it would be very happy.
Fang Qingxue looked at Marquis Weiwu's deranged appearance and frowned slightly.
From the bottom of her heart, she had no feelings for Marquis Weiwu, let alone respect or love.
It could even be said that there was some disgust and disdain.
Because she grew up in the Jade Pavilion, she was just a tool to Marquis Weiwu.
She had never experienced fatherly love before.
Of course, there was no need for that.
Those who had received the education of the Jade Pavilion did not think that they were the same kind of people as mortals like the Weiwu Marquis.
She had already transcended in terms of life.
Mortals were like ants. This concept had long been deeply implanted in the depths of her mind.
As for what Marquis Weiwu pursued, she was completely uninterested in it.
That would only make her feel more superior and make her realize the difference between herself and mortals.
Therefore, if Marquis Weiwu could obtain the Immortal Ascension Pill and step onto the path of immortality, this was what she wanted to see. At least her father was no longer an ant. When she interacted with him, she would not be so disgusted.
"Chances won't always be waiting for you.”
Fang Qingxue said.
"Don't worry, I've already asked the founding duke to take action. He used the Soul Absorbing Lamp. This time, Ye Ning has no chance of survival!”
Marquis Weiwu laughed sinisterly.
"Founding Duke?"
Fang Qingxue frowned.
"Although this person has sided with the immortal sect, he has always had a burden in his heart.”
Marquis Weiwu laughed.
"Of course I know what the founding duke is thinking. This person is really a first-class idiot. Since he has already joined the immortal sect, why should he still feel guilty? But this time, he was chasing a duck away. He had no choice but to take out the Soul Absorbing Cup to deal with Ye Ning. After this matter, he could no longer turn back…The Great Zhou would not forgive a person who caused Ye Ning's death. He could only obediently be a dog for the immortal sect!”
……
After the banquet.
Everyone dispersed.
The founding duke, who did not know that he had become the subject of conversation between father and daughter, sat in a sedan chair and returned to his mansion.
He got off the sedan chair and looked at the founding duke's mansion.
The Public House occupied a large area and looked extraordinary from the entrance.
Above the vermilion door hung a plaque engraved with the words Founding Duke's Mansion.
These four words were like dragons and phoenixes. Every time one looked at them, one could feel the heroic spirit in their chests rising to the clouds and their blood surging.
Because these four words were written by Taizu.
Back then, the first founding duke had followed Taizu through war for his entire life. They were monarch and minister, but they were also brothers.
Taizu did not kill the donkey after he had finished grinding or purge the meritorious officials. Instead, he rewarded them wantonly and publicized the deeds of the founding duke.
On the Great Zhou Meritorious Pavilion, the Founding Duke was ranked third. He was known as the third meritorious minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
The glory of their ancestors would never be forgotten by their descendants.
The founding duke stood there in a daze.
He thought of how proud he was when he learned about his ancestors 'stories.
When he came out to play, the people knew that he was a duke and would look at him with respect.
But now…
He closed his eyes.
It was unknown if it was the alcohol or the guilt that was erupting.
His heart was actually twitching.
"Duke."
After a long time, someone called out softly.
He had been standing there for too long.
The founding duke took a deep breath and looked at the door of the Public House.
"Take me to the side door."
Today, he could not walk past the plaque written by the Great Ancestor with a clear conscience.
Public House.
In the study room.
The founding duke was still in a daze.
He knew what he had done today and what he would lose if he did it.
However, did he have a choice?
Suddenly, footsteps came from outside.
A seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth rushed in.
The young man was dressed in a tight suit, with an ancient jade hanging from his waist and a sword in his hand.
"Father, where did you go?"
He rushed in, his eyes filled with anxiety.
"Impudent!"
The founding duke was already in a bad mood. He immediately slammed the table and pointed at his only son.
"It's so late, why aren't you sleeping? Why are you bringing a sword to my study?”
He noticed the sword in the youth's hand and became even angrier.
"Who told you to touch this Lone Loyalty Sword!？”
The Lone Loyalty Sword was the sword of the first founding duke.
During the battle, Taizu was once surrounded.
The founding duke rushed to the land of seven counties with a weak force and defeated dozens of enemies in succession to help Taizu.
Taizu lamented his achievements and praised him personally.
"Desperate rescue, peerless loyalty!"
After that, the founding duke named his sword the Lone Loyalty Sword.
This sword was well-known throughout the world, and the world praised the loyalty of the founding duke by singing praises of this sword.
Many of his descendants would worship this sword in the ancestral hall.
Unless it was an important occasion, such as a sacrifice.
Usually, no one would touch this sword.
The Duke was reprimanded, but he wasn't afraid. Instead, he gave tit-for-tat.
"Father, did you go to the Mighty Marquis Manor?”
The founding duke's expression changed drastically.
"Are you trying to harm Lord Ye!"
The duke questioned again.
The founding duke's face twisted.
"What does this have to do with you?"
"Father, you really want to harm Lord Ye!？”
The young duke pulled out his sword and questioned sternly.
"Father, you are the founding duke!"
"In the line of the founding dukes, there have always been generals who died in battle, not cowards who surrendered!”
"You really became a dog of the immortal sect…Open your eyes and look at this Lone Loyalty Sword.”
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