Chapter 277 The Conditions of the Deal

Yun Shimo and the rest stared at one another. Their faces were calm since they had long guessed something would be brewing during this evening banquet. Otherwise, a conceited Crown Prince would not invite citizens of the Changjing Kingdom to the palace. After all, the relationship between the Yuewu Kingdom and the Changjing Kingdom was not that good. "Please explain, Your Majesty!" Yun Shimo said quietly. He sipped a mouthful of scented tea. Wafts of its scent still lingered in his breath. "Evil practitioners have arisen in our Yuewu Kingdom. They are overbearing, especially those from the Dark Sect and the Blood Sect. They're absolutely lawless. And our kingdom... even I feel guilty over this. I've failed to rule my kingdom well and recruit virtuous people. I can't do anything against those unruly heretical sects, even though I would like to." A haggard look appeared on the Emperor's face and his eyes looked guilty. The Crown Prince quietly poured the Emperor tea. "My