The emperor found himself speechless and curious at Jiu Shen’s words. He was a bit surprised by Jiu Shen’s knowledge about this matter that it seemed like it was just normal for him. ’How come Wine Master Jiu knows so much about this?’
“Wine Master Jiu, you mean there is someone from the Xue Family and Undying Corpse Sect with that kind of power?” Emperor Elyk easily deduced after he heard Jiu Shen’s words.
Jiu Shen nodded his head and replied. “Indeed. Do you know Elder Ming?”
Emperor Elyk searched through his memories and recalled a kind-looking middle-aged man. He then nodded his head. “Yes, I know him. He should be an elder in the Xue Family. Wait… You mean to say… he is a Nascent God Realm expert?!” The emperor exclaimed in surprise.
Jiu Shen remained silent, but the emperor understood it immediately. His confidence suddenly dwindled upon hearing all this and he became worried about the coming fight against their forces.
The emperor’s confidence came from his father who was a peak stage 9th-rank Saint. He thought that with the strength of his father, he would be able to destroy the Xue Family and the Undying Corpse Sect, but who knew that he had actually underestimated them severely…
Jiu Shen wordlessly watched the emperor’s ever-changing expression and he waited for the latter to gather himself together.
Emperor Elyk sorted out his thoughts as he slowly calmed himself down. He had to remain composed in this kind of situation and his anxiety would never help him overcome this.
“The Xue Family diverted our attention to the fake news that they circulated saying that the Beiming Family has dealings with the Blue Fang Empire. They were intentionally doing it so that our focus would be on the Blue Fang Empire and the Beiming Family’s movements, but the Xue Family were actually colluding with the Undying Corpse Sect in secret as the forces of my Silveria Imperial Family was busy observing a different matter. So this was their plan from the very beginning. That bastard Elder Ming is very cunning indeed! And how did he increase his strength by that much in such a short amount of time?!” Emperor Elyk blurted out with a serious expression. This matter was making him feel an invisible mountain pressing down on him.
“Elyk, let’s cut the chase. What are your plans?” Jiu Shen suddenly interjected.
The emperor regained his bearing after hearing Jiu Shen’s words. He silently pondered and his eyes slowly turned cold as he replied in a depreciating tone. “It seems like I’ve been too overconfident that I failed to see this coming. Wine Master Jiu, please protect Sylvia and Dante.”
The emperor abruptly stood up from his seat and bowed deeply at Jiu Shen. “Wine Master Jiu, please help us!”
Jiu Shen was slightly taken aback, but his expression remained calm and indifferent.
“Wine Master Jiu, I know that I won’t be able to give you something that you desire, but I still hope that you could offer your assistance to us. I won’t promise you any rewards, but I will give you anything that I could offer.” Emperor Elyk said sincerely.
What emperor’s pride? What bullshit is that? Could that save his Silveria Imperial Family from utter destruction?
Emperor Elyk was willing to let go of his remaining pride just to get the assistance of Jiu Shen. He knew that this man was the only person that could help him win this war. He could not forget that day when the man stopped a raging dragon with just one hand. That scene was deeply etched in his mind and it still made him palpitate in awe whenever he recalls it.
Jiu Shen glanced at the emperor who was still maintaining his deep bow. He could not help but admire this man. Not all emperors are willing to let go of their pride like this. They had been too used to being looked highly upon by everyone that they always believed that it was beneath them to bow at someone to get their help. In fact, it did not even cross their minds to seek someone’s help in that way.
Jiu Shen suddenly laughed lightly which caused the emperor to be caught off guard. He could not help but lift his head to look at Jiu Shen. He saw the man’s slightly perceptible smile. It was the first time he had heard Jiu Shen laugh and it stunned him.
’So even someone like Wine Master Jiu knows how to laugh just like that?’ He thought.
“Elyk, I must say that your character has impressed me. Alright, I promise that your Silveria Imperial Family will never be toppled for the next millennia to come.” Jiu Shen said as he eyed the stupefied emperor with a calm look. He stated those words as if he was merely stating something of insignificant value.
Emperor Elyk suddenly felt the heavy burden he was feeling for a couple of days disappear. He gazed at Jiu Shen with gratitude and he could even say anything because of the overwhelming emotions he felt. He knew how heavy Jiu Shen’s promise was and he also knew that Jiu Shen was really capable of doing what he had promised.
“I just hope that there ever comes a time when I leave this world, your Silveria Imperial Family would protect my store.” Jiu Shen said with a distant look.
Emperor Elyk failed to understand his words, but he still nodded his head solemnly. “Wine Master Jiu, I, Elyk Silveria III, promise you that I would never allow anyone to touch your store if ever that day comes.”
The corner of Jiu Shen’s lips slightly lifted. He then waved his right hand and said. “Alright. Leave.”
The emperor wanted to say something, but in the end, he could only bow at Jiu Shen.
Just as he was about to leave Jiu Shen’s room, he suddenly heard the man say.
“You don’t have to be worried. I will come at the right time.”
Those words made the emperor smile. He then left Jiu Shen’s room without any burdens in his heart.
