The Galactic Emperor listened with a pounding heart. This deduction technique was incredibly powerful!
Prince Bei, on the other hand, was full of disdain, thinking the other was bragging without basis. If he hadn't been allied with the Galactic Emperor, he would have exposed him on the spot.
Yu Cang smiled, "In the end, you just want me to release the River God. Do you think I'm that easily fooled, releasing him with just a few words?"
Prince Bei also smiled, how naive!
Mo Qi twitched his beard, found he had none, and felt very dejected. He was already a hundred years old, yet he couldn't grow a beard.
He couldn't dwell on that now. Mo Qi cleared his throat, "It seems you don't believe in my deduction technique. How about this: within twenty breaths, Miss Sheng'er will enter. If I'm right, you'll release the River God. What do you say?"
Prince Bei smiled again, this was getting more and more pathetic! He was truly at his wit's end, saying anything that came to mind.
Yu Cang was stunned. It was true that Sheng'er liked him, and she would definitely follow him if she heard he was coming. This was highly probable.
But how could he be so sure that Sheng'er would enter within twenty breaths?
Just as Yu Cang was about to agree, a thought flashed through his mind: No, he was gambling, betting on whether Sheng'er would enter within these twenty breaths. If she happened to enter, he would smoothly take the River God away.
Thinking of this, Yu Cang broke out in a cold sweat, then glared, "Why should I gamble with you?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, a clear voice echoed, "Father, I've come to see you."
Following the voice, Sheng'er's graceful figure appeared in the grand hall.
Qin Xiao, the Emperor, Ling Feng, Qi Ao Lai, Xue Ying, and Prince Bei were all stunned. Had he really predicted it?
No way?
The Emperor cautiously asked, "Is this Miss Sheng'er?"
Mo Qi shook his head, "Precisely."
Sheng'er saw Mo Qi and feigned surprise, asking, "Didn't you leave? Why are you back?"
Yu Cang reprimanded lightly, "Sheng'er, don't be rude."
In reality, he was using this reprimand to diffuse the awkwardness.
Although he was relieved to have escaped a predicament, he couldn't help but wonder if Mo Qi had truly calculated this or just guessed.
Mo Qi immediately waved his hand, "Sheng'er and I are quite familiar with each other. She can say whatever she wants."
Sheng'er blushed and said softly, "I don't have much of a relationship with you either!"
Yu Cang looked at Sheng'er, "Daughter, if there's nothing else, you should leave. We have important matters to discuss."
"What important matters could there be?" Sheng'er said dismissively, "Isn't it just about releasing the River God? It can be settled in a few words."
Yu Cang suppressed a smile and said to Mo Qi, "See? It's really just a matter of a few words, and I think I've made myself clear, haven't I?"
Mo Qi remained composed, "It's good that Miss Sheng'er is here. I think we should finalize our engagement now, otherwise, Clan Leader Guang will bring his foolish son to propose again soon."
Sheng'er couldn't handle the attention, her face flushing. She quickly said to her father, "You discuss your business," and then hurried out.
Her intention was clear: the River God or Sea God were trivial matters; only the engagement was important.
Yu Cang, however, was dismissive, "Clan Leader Guang? You jest. We came to this world behind Clan Leader Guang's back, they can't find this path. It's a very secret entrance that ordinary people can't find. We only discovered it by chance. Even if they found that entrance, they wouldn't dare to trespass because the secret passage is too long, and they wouldn't know it leads to this world, so they won't come. At this very moment, they might still be hiding from the dragon clan's pursuit in the depths of the Hongmeng South Sea."
Mo Qi feigned surprise and counted on his fingers, "Really? Did I calculate it wrong?"
Then he shook his head with certainty, "I didn't calculate it wrong, definitely not."
Yu Cang said with slight anger, "Alright, if you want to marry Sheng'er, just say so directly. She doesn't dislike you, so why all these detours?"
Mo Qi looked innocent, "I truly calculated it. And I also calculated that Clan Leader Guang is coming with ill intentions, to demand an explanation."
In truth, he was also uncertain. After all, those fragmented pieces of information were not very clear, and he might have misunderstood.
But at this moment, he had to bite the bullet and act as if he was absolutely sure.
Yu Cang, and even the Emperor and the others, couldn't listen anymore. If you're going to make up a story, at least make it believable, and don't say things that people don't want to hear. Isn't that asking for a beating?
Yu Cang clearly didn't want Clan Leader Guang to appear in this world, yet Mo Qi insisted on rubbing salt in the wound, smug and self-important, completely unaware he was stirring up a hornet's nest. He was truly too naive.
Qin Xiao felt utterly embarrassed. What was wrong with him today? How could he have been so foolish as to follow Mo Qi here to join the fun? He never liked joining the fun before!
It was bad enough that he was making a fool of himself, but they, who followed him here, would also face strange looks from others, like clowns.
However, at that very moment, a guard outside announced loudly, "Clan Leader Guang requests an audience!"
Everyone was instantly dumbfounded!
The legendary Clan Leader Guang had indeed appeared!
He appeared at the most inopportune moment.
Or perhaps, at the most opportune moment, appearing exactly as Mo Qi had said.
Was this what it meant to have all the world's affairs under control?
Qin Xiao looked at Mo Qi with newfound respect. This guy was extraordinary!
Mo Qi was also amazed by his own ability, almost fainting.
How could he be so powerful?
How were others supposed to live?
At this moment, Yu Cang, besides shock, felt more of a headache. Whatever he feared had come to pass!
How did he get here?
What were they here for in his palace?
Were they really here to propose marriage?
Or to demand an explanation?
Or perhaps both.
Yu Cang's heart was in turmoil, unsure of what to do.
At this point, his advisor whispered, "Your Majesty, it's best to grant him an audience. At least, we shouldn't give him any reason to criticize."
Yu Cang suddenly came to his senses and issued an order for Clan Leader Guang to be admitted.
Clan Leader Guang entered with a hearty laugh, walking with his head held high, followed by his foolish son, Guang Yao.
"Oh my, you've taken the throne. Should I pay my respects to Your Majesty?" Clan Leader Guang's face was full of smiles, but his words were laced with sarcasm.
I haven't even declared myself king, yet you dare to proclaim yourself king. How presumptuous!
"Oh, no need," Yu Cang waved his hand, "I wasn't aware you had also arrived in this world before. The reason I declared myself king was to establish the prestige of our clan."
"Oh, ignorance is no offense. But now that you know we are here, what will you do?" Clan Leader Guang stared into Yu Cang's eyes and asked aggressively.
Everyone was filled with surprise. Clan Leader Guang's demand for an explanation seemed to be within Mo Qi's calculations as well.
Yu Cang fell silent.
Deep down, he was unwilling to submit to Clan Leader Guang. But Clan Leader Guang was the newly elected King of the Merman tribe, while Yu Cang had declared himself king.
For some reason, he couldn't bring himself to utter the words of establishing his own domain in front of Clan Leader Guang.
However, the minister Pang Wenhu couldn't stand it any longer and said, "This is the land we built bit by bit. Why should you enjoy the fruits of our labor? In my opinion, a situation of confrontation has already formed. Clan Leader Guang should face reality, or, if you are willing to condescend, you can join us in paying respects to the new monarch."
How audacious! However, Yu Cang felt that Pang Wenhu's words were very reasonable and exhilarating. He only regretted not having the courage to say them himself.
Now that Pang Wenhu had spoken them, instead of blaming him for overstepping, Yu Cang cast a look of approval at him.
Clan Leader Guang seemed to have everything under control. He wasn't angry at all; instead, he smiled and said, "It's your merit that you came to build this land first, but what is your crime for leaving without notice and fleeing the country with your entire clan? A nation has laws, and a family has rules. No matter where you go, don't forget, you are all merfolk."
Yu Cang didn't want to listen to his nonsense anymore and stated it plainly, "To be honest, I admit I am a merfolk, but I do not acknowledge you as the Merman King. Just as Wenhu said, you can build your own territory here, but don't expect to reap where you haven't sown."
Clan Leader Guang maintained his cultured demeanor, not getting angry at all, "How about this? This world believes in the supremacy of the strong. Let's have a fight. Whoever wins will be the Merman King. What do you say?"
Yu Cang frowned, falling into hesitation.
He couldn't defeat Clan Leader Guang before, but he believed that having been in this world for so many years, he had gained some advantages, and there was indeed a possibility of winning.
But Pang Wenhu added, "The affairs of the world should not be treated as child's play! Your Majesty, do not agree lightly. He still wants to seize power through trickery. If he wants to be king, he must rely on his overall strength and bring his forces to fight. All our clansmen are not afraid of a battle."
Yu Cang nodded, "Yes, that makes sense."
Clan Leader Guang finally became enraged, his hair standing on end like a lion baring its fangs, "Don't think that only you have undergone a transformation after arriving in this world. Everyone has made significant progress. Let me tell you, since I dared to come here, I came prepared."
Yu Cang stood up, "Don't think I'm afraid of you. Bring out whatever skills you have."
The other ministers also glared at Clan Leader Guang. Unknowingly, the father and son were surrounded, and the two sides were at daggers drawn, a great battle on the verge of breaking out.
Guang Yao hid behind Clan Leader Guang, trembling, "Dad, I'm scared, I want to go home."
Clan Leader Guang still had a cheerful expression, "It's fine for so many of you to attack us father and son. We'll just have to accept it. However, we can guarantee that we can achieve mutual destruction. Overall, we would still profit."
Who cares about you?
People dismissed him with disdain.
However, at that moment, the ground began to shake, the entire palace trembled, and it felt as if heaven and earth were turning upside down, with various objects falling to the ground.
And people couldn't stand steady, swaying back and forth inside the room, with many even falling to the ground.
Clan Leader Guang laughed, "I have Xiong Da outside with the Water Devouring Pearl. As soon as I send a signal, he will activate the Water Devouring Pearl, and the entire water area will be thrown into chaos, destroying everything below. This entire palace will instantly become a tomb."