No one could enjoy a single room anymore; both the gorilla and wolf families were present and locked in guest rooms.
The parents of the remaining three children did not contact Fox Ears to inquire, let alone come to find them in person.
Ruan Mingchu wanted to personally deliver all these animals to Brother Yin so he could research methods for restoring damaged animal characteristics. Otherwise, how could they mine without any strength?
Brother Ruan doesn't like killing people; he only likes to have people mine, which both punishes them and generates profits for the empire.
Besides dealing with the gorillas and wolves that came to deliver food, Ruan Mingchu also found concrete evidence of certain people colluding with the enemy, as well as evidence of the illegal and disorderly conduct of the Miracle Organization, based on the memories of the rabbit-eared boy.
They will be exposed to the public one day and receive the punishment they deserve.
The situation on the Emperor's side was critical, and they hoped the meeting could be held as soon as possible, so Ruan Mingchu granted their wish. As time passed, the day of the meeting soon arrived.
The meeting place was arranged on a large spaceship in space, provided by the Divine Relics. The Empire could bring its troops aboard, since everyone was afraid of being ambushed after entering the other's territory.
After handing over Fox Ears and the others to Banlan, Ruan Mingchu revealed his true form and went to attend the meeting, with Mu Yu and Zhao Yongyang on either side of him.
Ruan Mingchu asked Mu Yu to walk alongside him, but Mu Yu, for some unknown reason, insisted on following Zhao Lijun and falling behind Ruan Mingchu.
Ruan Mingchu just wanted to go home and get married as soon as possible, so that they could walk side by side with each other with a clear conscience!
Military uniforms accentuated the figures of the men, giving them a good physique and imposing presence. The generals who accompanied Nguyen Minh Thu were all in military uniforms, and when they stood next to the messengers and deputy messengers in their loose robes, they looked particularly casual and pathetic.
A long table was set up, with the two sides seated on either side, and Nguyen Minh Thu and the Emperor sitting opposite each other in the very center.
To the God Emperor's left was the Second Divine Envoy, and to his right was a negotiation expert. The others were either high-ranking officials or highly accomplished in negotiation.
Compared to their grand pomp and circumstance, Ruan Mingchu's side seemed much more casual. They were all used to the battlefield, and the most common thing they said was cursing. Who knew that negotiations required rhetoric? Wasn't it just a matter of whoever shouted the loudest and cursed the most to win?
After Ruan Minh Thu and the Divine Emperor shook hands and exchanged greetings, the meeting began.
After that, he didn't say a word, letting his men unleash their violence. Although the God Emperor was furious, he repeatedly suppressed his anger and remained silent in order to maintain his dignity.
That's quite interesting.
The cordial and friendly exchange lasted for two hours, ending with the God Emperor and his companions suppressing their anger. After all, they were in the "villainous" role, and the ones who needed their help.
Finally, they reached an agreement, mainly that Nguyen Minh Thu would send troops to assist them when needed, and they would withdraw their attempt to establish an independent state and assist in eliminating the Star Beast Tide after defeating the Wild God Envoy. Other minor agreements will not be elaborated on.
After the unpleasant negotiations ended, the Emperor's side hosted a banquet and invited Ruan Mingchu and others to attend.
Lieutenant Zhao agreed with a smile, but demanded that they provide all the food and drinks for the banquet. The other party, not wanting to cause trouble, had no choice but to agree. Those with a generous heart could console themselves that it was a win-win situation, saving money and getting something for nothing. But those with a narrow mind, like the God Emperor—no, he couldn't be called the God Emperor anymore, the First Divine Envoy—were so angry they could barely breathe.
If it weren't for the troubling situation at home that required Ruan Mingchu's help, he would never be here forcing a smile. Once he recovered, he was determined to destroy the empire and enslave the entire royal family!
After fantasizing about some pleasant things, the First Divine Envoy finally calmed down and ordered his attendant to bring the gift he had prepared for Ruan Mingchu.
Soon, the waiter brought over a pair of Omega twins, a boy and a girl, both petite and adorable.
The two women, with graceful figures and light, lotus-like steps, moved to the left and right sides of Ruan Mingchu respectively, bringing with them a captivating fragrance.
The First Divine Envoy revealed a confident smile: "This is a small token of my appreciation, Your Highness. Please accept it."
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Author's Note:
Ruan Mingchu: Ugly Rejection
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Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, and all weekend activities are open! Thanks!
62. Have you forgotten? Should you stew some pig brains to replenish your energy?
Ruan Mingchu didn't even glance at the twins, and bluntly said, "Ugly, no thanks."
The two words were crisp and clean, causing little harm but extremely insulting. They immediately froze the First Divine Envoy's smile, and the two twins also looked utterly devastated.
The generals who came with Nguyen Minh Thu all laughed without any attempt to hide their laughter.
The First Divine Envoy had already crushed the wine cup in his hand, showing how angry he was. In his view, Ruan Mingchu was taking the opportunity to embarrass him and warn him.
He had no choice but to endure this humiliation, otherwise all the suffering he had endured for the past few hours would have been for nothing.
The divine messenger forced a stiff smile: "It was this emperor and this divine messenger who were presumptuous. The two of us are indeed somewhat inferior in appearance."
"Aren't you going to get down? Haven't you lost enough face already?"
They're obsequious to outsiders but ruthless to their own people—that's the kind of person they are.
The twins' faces turned pale instantly, and they made a hasty retreat.
After this incident, one side ate happily, their laughter echoing throughout the banquet hall, while the other side forced a smile and sat silently, their face grim and their heart even more distressed.
After nearly an hour of banquet, seeing that there were almost no dishes left on the table, the First Divine Envoy felt that the time was right and finally took his leave.
It was clearly their territory, yet they said "goodbye," showing the utmost humility.
Ruan Mingchu chuckled twice, "I think this spaceship is quite nice..."
Before he could finish speaking, the First Divine Envoy, unable to bear it any longer, interrupted him, saying, "Then this spaceship is yours."
It's just a spaceship, nothing to worry about. He really didn't want to see Ruan Mingchu and the others' faces anymore; he had a headache, a stomachache, and his whole body ached.
Ruan Mingchu shook his head: "There's no need for you to send it."
The First Divine Envoy frowned, sensing something was wrong. Just as he was about to speak, he felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if all his strength was draining away.
"You poisoned me?! Despicable and shameless!"
Lieutenant Zhao laughed and said, "You flatter me."
These people believed they were on their own turf. Although the Empire provided the food, they kept a close watch and inspected everything. No matter how arrogant the Empire's people were, they couldn't do anything wrong.
I never expected to fall for their trick. Even though they were eating the same thing, they ate much more...
Before fainting, the First Divine Envoy was still pondering what went wrong.
Seeing that they had all fainted, Ruan Mingchu stood up and said to Zhao Yongyang and the others, "Hurry up."
Lieutenant Zhao laughed and said, "Alright."
Ruan Mingchu covered Mu Yu's eyes, but Mu Yu pried his hands away, asking, "What's wrong?"
“It’s not appropriate to watch this,” Nguyen Minh Thu said.
Pastoral metaphor: ...
It's just changing clothes and dressing up, right?
Those who accompanied Ruan Mingchu to the banquet, besides Mu Yu, Banlan, and Zhao Yongyang, were all members of a special department. They were experts in disguise and had exceptional mimicry skills.
In this short period of time, they were able to imitate their respective subjects with about 80% similarity.
After drugging the First Divine Envoy and his entourage, they will impersonate the First Divine Envoy and return to the main city in their place. The First Divine Envoy and his entourage will be disguised as they were when they arrived and secretly taken back to the warship.
Once the identity change is complete, it will be time to part ways.
The First Divine Envoy and his companions, who had fainted, were obviously drunk, and their disguise was so successful that they were easily taken away from the spaceship. The members of the Divine Realm who hadn't entered the banquet hall had no idea that their superiors had been replaced.
Next up was the showdown between the "First Divine Envoy" and the Wild Divine Envoy. Ruan Mingchu confidently entrusted these matters to his subordinates, while he, Mu Yu, and Banlan continued to deal with the matter of the intelligent star beasts.
By searching the memories of the First Divine Envoy, it can be determined that the Intelligent Star Beast has nothing to do with them, but may instead be closely related to the former Divine Envoy who suddenly returned.
In the interstellar era, the oldest known human was 218 years old, while the average lifespan was around 160 years. However, many high-level beings disappeared rather than actually died, leading many to believe they may have gone to a more advanced world with even longer lifespans.
According to the records of the Miracle Organization, that former... former divine messenger is at least three hundred years old this year.
He looks like a conman posing as someone from the past, but he is incredibly powerful, and many people within the Miracle Organization believe in and follow him. If he is a conman, then he is too amazing.
The First Divine Envoy went to great lengths to investigate him, but found nothing. He could only infer his strength from the number of people he lost.
There's only one subtle point: the moment this person appeared, the Star Beast Tide erupted. Moreover, it was he who first proposed retreating to one planet, abandoning the others, and allowing the Star Beasts to pass through.
Unfortunately, even the First Divine Envoy didn't know this person's whereabouts; it remained a mystery. Ruan Mingchu wanted to meet him, but he had no choice but to first find the man himself.
Ruan Mingchu stopped eating his snacks for two days.
I drove the hovercar around the main city, letting Banlan sense where the impact was greatest on him.
Banlan: Heartless capitalist!
After her rebellion failed, Banlan had no choice but to obey Ruan Mingchu's orders, and despite having a terrible headache, she still had to work.
Half a day passed, and there was still no progress. Banlan pushed Ruan Mingchu out of the driver's seat and started speeding.
Mu Yu asked Ruan Mingchu, who had been forced to sit in the back seat, "Does he have a driver's license?"
Ruan Mingchu was stunned for a second. Banlan couldn't even recognize all the characters, and she would definitely not pass the theory test. How could she possibly have a driver's license?
He swallowed hard: "Such a wide road, it should be fine, right?"
Mu Yu gave Ruan Mingchu a cool smile.
Ruan Mingchu chuckled twice, "Don't worry—"
"Bang--"
With a loud crash, Ruan Mingchu and Mu Yu were thrown forward together. Fortunately, Mu Yu reacted quickly, steadied himself, and pulled Ruan Mingchu back.
She gave Mu Yu a sharp look, then took his hand and silently patted her own face. "I was wrong."
Mu Yu: "Heh."
Banlan pulled her head out of the airbag and yelled at the back, "We're here! Give Banlan back her food!"
Ruan Mingchu threw a large bag over, and Banlan unzipped it and stuffed it into her mouth, too lazy to even tear off the packaging.
The vibrant colors are unbearable; I can't wait.
Ruan Mingchu and Mu Yu got off the hovercar and looked around. Surprisingly, the surrounding area consisted of very ordinary courtyards. Inside the walls were houses, single-story ones, common in ancient times.
The colorful creature crashed into the wall of a courtyard, but it only cracked it and didn't even make a small hole. However, the front of the hovercar was dented, which shows how sturdy the wall was.
Ruan Mingchu instinctively became alert. Although he didn't have a definite answer, he sensed a dangerous atmosphere around him.
He pulled Banlan off the hovercar: "I'll send you a ton of snacks after this is all over."
Banlan had no concept of the unit of measurement, one ton.
Ruan Mingchu pointed to the courtyard and said, "It could fill two of these small courtyards."
Banlan stuffed all the snacks in her hand into her stomach in an instant, and proudly declared, "If you tell Banlan to go east, Banlan will never go west."
That's how unambitious they are.