C2231 If you don't want to die, you won't die
C2231 If you don't want to die, you won't die
"What ruins?" Xia Lei's heart was moved, "Where is that place?"
However, Blood River shook his head, "I don't know. The City Lord of Blood City knows of that place, but he has never told anyone else, including me. Young Master Xue Yue probably knows as well, but ? "
However, the young master Xue Yue had also died. The secret of this statue seemed to have been buried in the soil with the death of the father and son pair.
Although he did not know where this statue had come from, or how it came to be here, Xia Lei had a strong feeling that this statue was very likely to be of a spirit race. As for the so-called "ruins", it was mostly related to the clansmen.
"When we go to Doomsday City to meet up with the farmers, I must ask him. He might know something about this statue." Xia Lei secretly thought.
"Dragon King Majesty, the things in this treasury ?" Blood River did not finish her sentence, he raised her gaze slightly, and carefully observed Xia Lei's face.
Xia Lei stopped thinking, "Other than the heart of the city, everything else will be moved to the Suspension City."
Blood River immediately heaved a sigh of relief, "Thank you Dragon King Majesty, I'll go find someone to carry the treasure right now."
Xia Lei said: "No need, the few of you just need to guard this place properly, I will have my men move it."
Blood River nodded and did not insist on letting him carry it. He felt that Xia Lei did not trust him now, but that was reasonable. After all, he was a relative of the Blood City's City Lord, and the time that he had pledged his allegiance to Xia Lei was not even a day.
"Blood River General, Blood River City is dead. Since Lava City does not have a City Lord, how about letting you assume the position of City Lord?" Xia Lei suddenly said.
Blood River was immediately stunned. He could not believe what he had heard.
Xia Lei said: "You know this city, you hold a very high prestige in the army of the Lava City, I can't think of anyone else who is more suitable to be the City Lord of this Lava City than you."
This time, Blood River heard it clearly and understood it well. His heart was filled with excitement, and he who was already kneeling on the ground, put his head on the ground, "Thank you Dragon King Majesty for your care, I will definitely manage this city well for you."
Xia Lei said, "I will release all of the captives imprisoned in the northwest mining area. From today onwards, you are all citizens of the Ghost Empire. This city has suffered greatly from the war, so as the City Lord, you have to tell everyone, Ghost Empire does not collect taxes, and all of your income is under your control. "
"No ?" No taxes? " Blood River's face was filled with shock.
"How is this possible?"
"He can't be trying to trick us, right?"
"Underworld City sends people to tax us heavily every year. Not only are there huge amounts of taxes on black gold, there are also slaves and sulfur mines. Ghost Empire doesn't even charge us taxes?"
"Lower your voice, don't let the Dragon King hear ?"
A few generals were whispering.
Of course, these words would not escape Xia Lei's ears. He smiled and said: "I have not finished speaking yet, Ghost Empire will not collect your taxes, but if you have any war or other obligations, such as construction or mining, I hope you can fulfill your obligations as citizens of Ghost Empire."
A few generals who were muttering amongst themselves shut their mouths. They glanced at each other, but their expressions were still filled with disbelief. This couldn't be blamed on them. They, who had been bearing the heavy taxes of the underworld, suddenly didn't have to pay any taxes. They definitely wouldn't be able to adapt in a short period of time.
Nightingale said, "You guys, our Dragon King is not a demon like the Western Region King. My Dragon King is more generous and benevolent than you can imagine. You all don't know how lucky you are to be lucky enough to follow the Dragon King. Don't not know what's good for you and cherish such an opportunity. If anyone has any thoughts of betraying us, they must imagine the fate of Blood City and Blood Moon. " She paused for a moment before adding, "There's also Ye Bai and the six hundred thousand strong army that came from Mingdu."
Actually, it was less than six hundred thousand, plus the Indian army of five hundred thousand, it was only about five hundred and fifty thousand. However, fifty thousand more and fifty thousand less was not the main point.
"That won't happen, we definitely won't betray the Dragon King." Blood Moon said: "Dragon King Majesty is the most generous and benevolent monarch I have ever seen. I am not stupid enough to betray this wise monarch and follow a demon like Diaro."
"We are willing to follow the Dragon King Majesty to our deaths!" The other high-ranking officers said in unison, expressing their loyalty.
Xia Lei said: "Stand up, you don't have to kneel to me in the future, no matter what it is, just stand and tell me."
At this time, a high-ranking officer who was left behind in the main hall walked in from the treasury. He looked nervous as he said, "Reporting to Dragon King Majesty, the nobles of Lava City have already surrounded the Blood Castle!"
Xia Lei suddenly thought back to the person who spied on him from the outside. At that time, he had felt that there was something wrong with that sneaky guy, but he did not place him in his eyes, so he did not chase after him. From the looks of it, it was more likely that the spy had spread the news to the nobles of the Lava City, who quickly gathered together and surrounded the area.
"How many of them are there?" Blood River angrily asked.
"About 5000 people. They are all noble soldiers and guards." The messenger said.
"What on earth are those fools trying to do? I'll go out and take a look now! " The blood moon left just like that.
Several generals followed the blood river out of the treasury.
Nightingale asked: "Dragon King, what do you intend to do with the nobles?"
Xia Lei said: "If you don't court death, you won't die. If they sincerely wish to court death, then I will satisfy them."
"Those aristocrats probably got the news that the City Lord of Blood River City is dead. Their spies only brought a few Division Generals back after seeing the blood river, so they obviously can't miss this opportunity to kill the blood river and take over the city. I think they want to kill Blood River and then elect a noble as their city lord. " Nightingale expressed her opinion.
"Let's go out and take a look as well." Xia Lei said.
Nightingale nodded, and then turned around to look at the heart of the city on the stone platform, her eyes had a hint of reluctance in them.
Xia Lei said, "Do you really like it? How is it different from the heart of the city in the Ember City? "
Nightingale said, "There is indeed nothing different on the surface, but every piece of Runic Blood-crystal is naturally formed, and the Energetic Rune inside will also be different, so there definitely won't be any identical Runic Blood-crystal in this world. This piece of the Lava City's Runic Blood-crystal is much stronger than the Ember City's City Star. I have heard some legends about it. It is said that its Energetic Rune gave it the energy field that can activate volcanoes, I suspect that the active volcano behind Lava City is related to it. Also, because of the Energetic Rune, the energy shield that it provided to the Lava City had the fire attribute. Once the strength was increased, even flesh and blood that passed through the energy shield would be burned. In the past, the Master of Lonely-night City led its troops to attack the Lava City, but after receiving the defeat of the Lava City's energy shield, many soldiers were already burnt and unable to fight after passing through the Lava City's energy shield. That expedition also ended in failure. "
This could also be considered as explaining to Xia Lei the knowledge of Runic Blood-crystal.
Xia Lei became curious, "I never thought that there would be such a thing. Every city has a Runic Blood-crystal, which means the heart of the city, so the energy shield are all different.
"Yes." Nightingale said.
Xia Lei also looked at the Runic Blood-crystal on the stone platform, "This is why you are reluctant to part with it, and want to take it away?"
Nightingale smiled, "If I say I don't want to, then I'm definitely lying to you, I really want to take it away and study it." But if I took it away, there would be many innocent people who would lose their homes and wander away and die, and I wouldn't be able to do that. Furthermore, you have already made your decision. Your decision is the will of the king, so I do not dare to go against it. "
She was actually a kind woman.
Xia Lei also laughed, "Come, let's go out and take a look. We can discuss the Runic Blood-crystal after we've solved the problem."
The two of them walked out of the treasury and entered the hallway that led to the main hall. Xia Lei stopped and looked into the distance.
The hall was already packed with people. Blood River and a few high-ranking officers were surrounded by well-equipped noble soldiers and guards. Both sides were engaged in a heated discussion and could make a move at any time.
Xia Lei saw the sneaky middle-aged man earlier at the entrance of the alleyway. He was standing beside a well-dressed noble. That noble was not very old; he was only slightly older than Young Master Bloodmoon. However, judging from his demeanor and eyes, he was clearly the leader of this group of aristocrats.
"What do you want?" In the encirclement, Xue He's face was dark gray from anger. His voice was also loud. "Bringing soldiers and guards to attack the Mayor's mansion, are you trying to rebel?"
The young noble opened his mouth and said, "Blood River, I have received news from the northwest mining area. You have lost the battle, and the City Lord of Blood City has died. According to the Imperial Code, the person with the highest rank in the city could inherit the position of City Lord. You are a baron and I am a baron. What right do you have to say that I rebelled? Are you the City Lord? "
"The underworld!" Blood River called out the young noble's name, "This is the city of Ghost Empire, not the city of Black Sun Empire. The title of noble is useless. I am no longer a baron, I am the city lord of Lava City! This is the, the ruler of the Ghost Empire s, personally bestowed the title! "
The young noble who was called Quiet And Steadfast followed suit and shouted, "Did you all hear that? This defeated fellow had already betrayed the Lava City! In order to survive, he had pledged his allegiance to the empire's enemies! He said that he had received the title of the Dragon King, do you admit it? "
"I refuse to admit it!"
"Kill him!"
"Kill this traitor!"
The hall was filled with clamoring voices as the crowd surged. Many of the soldiers and guards were ready to make a move, wanting to stab Blood River.
Blood River's face did not show the slightest hint of fear, because he knew who was standing behind him. That man who killed Ye Bai with a punch and completely annihilated the Unrivaled Skeleton Army personally sealed him. That god-like man can't possibly watch those clowns kill him, right?
"Blood River, you suddenly came back but didn't go anywhere. Instead, you came to the Blood Castle. You really deserve to die! " He then added, "The black gold and treasures in the treasury are all ours!"
"Kill him!"
"Kill this traitor!"
"Let that Dragon King go eat sh * t! Does he even deserve to own our Lava City? "Pfft!"
Another wave of roars and curses.
Ye Zichen gave a look to the middle-aged man beside him. The man then nodded, while a sinister smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Then, he quietly took out a powerful crossbow ?
"Step aside, step aside, or I'll step on your foot." A discordant voice suddenly came from the hall.