69novels Chapter 279 - 239: Lu Xuan’s Name Proclaimed to the World
Chapter 279 - 239: Lu Xuan’s Name Proclaimed to the World
"However, what brings the Grand Steward out of the palace today, looking for me specifically, Lu?"
Lu Xuan’s gaze discreetly shifted towards Mr. Leng’s hand, or more precisely, the roll of dark black scroll he held.
Aside from that person’s items, what else could make Leng Yunjun display such cautious attitude?
Lu Xuan instantly understood in his heart.
If he’s not mistaken, surely the Empress has more matters to disclose to him.
Despite having guessed the answer, Lu Xuan’s expression remained unmoved, not revealing his inner thoughts at all.
"Mr. Lu!"
Mr. Leng’s face was full of ingratiating smiles, his voice thinly rising, "I’ve come with great news, here to inform you!"
As he spoke, Mr. Leng appeared flattering, bowing slightly, "I’ve come to congratulate Mr. Lu in advance!"
Hardly had Mr. Leng finished speaking when his previously cheerful countenance suddenly turned stern as if winter had arrived.
A cold, murderous aura spread rapidly, enveloping the surroundings, seemingly condensing all around him.
In an instant, Mr. Leng’s expression turned cold, both hands steadily lifting the dark black scroll above his head.
Mr. Leng’s actions seemed weighty and slow, as if bearing an infinite burden.
At this moment, his face was serious and reverent, as he gently placed the dark black scroll down again.
Then, in front of everyone, Mr. Leng slowly unfolded the dark black scroll.
He raised his head slightly, his demeanor extremely solemn, pronouncing each and every word clearly with force.
"Imperial decree!"
"Lu Xuan, receive the decree!"
Upon hearing Mr. Leng’s words, Li Chengxing reacted swiftly.
Without hesitation, he dropped to one knee with a thud.
Li Chengxing’s decisive action was a testament to his unshakable trust in the decree Mr. Leng held.
As the Grand Steward of the Inner Council, Mr. Leng would never dare to forge an imperial decree.
Mu Yun shared Li Chengxing’s thoughts, promptly kneeling down, his movements neat and agile.
With Mu Yun and Li Chengxing leading as directors of the Profound Bird Guard, the rest of the guards followed suit without any hesitation.
They all synchronized in dropping to one knee, their heads uniformly lowered.
The atmosphere on-site suddenly froze, enveloped in solemnity.
Outside the gates of the Profound Bird Guard Headquarters, silence reigned, as though time had stopped.
At that moment, even the faintest sound of a needle falling could be distinctly heard.
In stark contrast to the kneeling crowd behind him, Lu Xuan stood upright.
Lu Xuan gently raised his hands, making a respectful gesture towards the decree held by Mr. Leng.
"Your humble servant receives the decree!"
As a martial artist in the Divine Mansion Realm within the Great Xia dynasty, there’s no need for the single-knee salute.
Mr. Leng’s sharp gaze scanned the surroundings, ensuring everything was in order.
Only then did he clear his throat, fixating on the decree in his hands, and began to speak.
"The Empress has decreed, proclaiming to the world." Mr. Leng started to raise his voice, sharp yet clear, filled with undeniable authority.
"Lu Xuan is appointed as the Deputy Director of the Profound Bird Guard, bestowed with the Purple Extreme Bird Robe and the Seven-Stripe Moon Artifact Ghost Flame Nether Saber!"
After speaking, Mr. Leng extended the final syllable, loudly proclaiming.
"Carry out the decree!"
Mr. Leng’s seemingly simple words were like a stone plunging into a tranquil lake, instantly stirring up countless waves in everyone’s hearts.
The entire assembly was overwhelmed by this shocking news, except for Lu Xuan himself, whose expression remained unchanged.
Lu Xuan made a respectful gesture towards the dark black decree, his voice clear and composed.
"Your humble servant accepts the decree, thanks to the Empress’s grace!"
Upon seeing this, Mr. Leng swiftly rolled up the dark black scroll.
His footsteps were urgent, almost two steps at a time, quickly approaching Lu Xuan.
In the next moment, Mr. Leng’s weathered, wrinkled face blossomed into a rich smile, hiding warmth and obsequiousness in its creases.
Good heavens!
He truly underestimated this Mr. Lu!
The damned Luo Family nearly made him offend such a great figure.
From the decree given by the Empress, even a fool could see.
The Empress heavily values Lu Xuan.
No one anticipated the Empress would break tradition and bestow even the Purple Extreme Bird Robe upon him.
The Purple Extreme Bird Robe is a symbol of status and prestige!
Compared to the Purple Extreme Bird Robe, the Seven-Stripe Moon Artifact Ghost Flame Nether Saber is slightly inferior.
Because in the Great Xia dynasty’s Profound Bird Guard, only one person owns the Purple Extreme Bird Robe.
That person is the Guard’s Director, Zi Yao!
Starting from this moment, this long-standing tradition has finally changed.
Lu Xuan, in the history of the founding of Great Xia for nearly two thousand years, is the only Deputy Director of the Profound Bird Guard to receive the Purple Extreme Bird Robe.
This explains why Mr. Leng became so humble and fawning.
Because from the moment Lu Xuan received the Purple Extreme Bird Robe, even as Grand Steward of the Inner Council, he was inferior in status to Lu Xuan.
Not only in terms of status, but in martial prowess, Mr. Leng couldn’t compare to Lu Xuan either.
Lu Xuan gazed firmly at the decree held by Mr. Leng, then slowly extended his hand to receive it steadily.
As Lu Xuan held the decree in his hands, the crowd behind him, having initially kneeled, all rose to their feet.
However, upon standing, their expressions became exaggerated and peculiar, their eyes fixated on Lu Xuan’s back.
Their internal shock was so intense it couldnt be adequately expressed with words.
"Mr. Lu, these are the gifts personally bestowed upon you by the Empress."
After seeing Lu Xuan accept the decree, Mr. Leng waved his right hand gently, causing two dark black wooden boxes to gracefully float from behind him.
One was square-shaped, its corners distinct; the other rectangular, its lines smooth.
The two dark black boxes were continuously controlled by Mr. Leng’s power of mind, steadily sailing along.
They hung silently behind him, unwavering from start to finish.
"Mr. Lu, now that the Empress’s decree has been delivered, I won’t disturb you further."
Mr. Leng’s words barely finished before he swiftly disappeared in ghostly fashion.
In an instant, he transformed into a seemingly blurry rainbow, piercing through the dense clouds, vanishing into the distant horizon within the blink of an eye.
"The Seven-Stripe Moon Artifact Ghost Flame Nether Saber, huh?"
"Indeed, quite the valuable item!"
Lu Xuan’s gaze remained fixed on the rectangular box, ignoring the other box entirely.
Unlike Mr. Leng, Lu Xuan cared most about the Seven-Stripe Moon level ritual saber, Ghost Flame Nether Saber.
As for the Purple Extreme Bird Robe, a symbol of status, Lu Xuan was indifferent, showing no interest whatsoever.
This fine saber truly arrived at just the right moment!
Lu Xuan raised his right hand gently, touching the rectangular box floating before him with delicate strokes.
As his fingers softly caressed the box’s surface, his eyes seemed to flare with two burning flames, a visible, fervent longing.
With this Ghost Flame Nether Saber, his power would once again surge forward.
Deep in the Profound Bird Guard Headquarters!
In a heavily guarded courtyard, Lu Xuan sat cross-legged inside a room.
Before him floated a box of dark black crystal stone.
Host: Lu Xuan
Realm: Divine Mansion Sage (Minor Achievement)
Cultivation Techniques: Heaven-Burning Saber Skill 4/9, Cut Off Distances 1/9, Undying Eternity 4/9
Points: 32660
"A Pocket World spiritual object, Black Spirit Wood?"
Lu Xuan was genuinely curious about how many systematic points this item, surpassing supremely heavenly spiritual objects, could grant him.
According to the Empress, this Pocket World spiritual object contained a trace of the Power of Law.