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Chapter 18 The King and the High Priest

"High Priest, are you hungry? Here are some cakes for you to enjoy... High Priest, you must be tired after the long journey. Let me give you a massage... High Priest..."

Chu Jun recognized Mo Heng, who was disguised as a servant, at the first sight. Helplessly, he could not really let him stay outside the carriage like a servant, so he had to bring him into the carriage.

Mo Heng, who had successfully squeezed into a carriage with Chu Jun, was now frantically trying to please his high priest, and his tone and movements were quite accurate.

Now Mo Heng had a genuine smile on his face, busying himself for Chu Jun, without any trace of his previous "crazy" look.

However, Chu Jun knew full well that some things were merely hidden, not truly gone. As long as that inky spiritual energy remained within Mo Heng, he could always be negatively impacted. This mysterious and powerful force was like a ticking time bomb, poised to erupt at any moment, bringing unforeseen consequences to Mo Heng. This uncertainty filled Chu Jun with anxiety.

The size of the traveling team this time was smaller than the last time, but the guards who followed were all the elite among the elite, and even the generals were arranged to follow and guard.

Vic was born into a commoner family. After joining the army at the age of 12, he climbed up step by step with his martial arts skills. Later, he was appreciated by Mo Heng, broke free from the constraints of class, broke the aristocracy's monopoly on official positions, and became the first commoner general of the Mendo Dynasty.

Vic did not accept the noble title bestowed upon him by His Majesty. He always adhered to his original intention and belief, always focusing on the common people at the bottom of society, and doing his utmost to fight for more rights and interests for them.

In Vic's view, a noble title could not change his deep-seated pursuit of justice and equality. He knew that true glory came not from status and wealth, but from a persistent pursuit of truth and justice. Therefore, even when faced with His Majesty's gift, he chose to refuse without hesitation.

Vic knew that without His Majesty's appreciation, he would have been swept up in the nobles' internal strife and become a victim. Therefore, Mo Heng showed him favor, and Vic was extremely loyal to Mo Heng, vowing to serve the king with all his heart, and now he is one of Mo Heng's confidants.

General Vick, who was considered a distinguished figure, was serving as the high priest's groom, which surprised Earl and his party. He had a new understanding of Chu Jun's status in Mendo.

Being respected and honored by the people does not secure the high priest's position, but if he is valued by the king, his position will be greatly enhanced.

"Your Excellency the High Priest, the ancient river is just ahead. We need to take a boat to cross the river. Please get off." Vic's voice came from outside.

Chu Jun was very happy these past two days. Mo Heng was obsessed with playing the role of a close servant, and served Chu Jun in every aspect, making her feel comfortable.

"High Priest, let me help you get out of the car."

"You better take it easy. The people from the Wensu Dynasty are still here. Aren't you worried about being recognized?"

"What are you talking about, my lord? I am just your attendant, Xiao Mo. How can I be compared with Your Majesty?"

Looking at the shameless Mo Heng in front of him, Chu Jun laughed and scolded him as "childish" but still put her hand on the man's hand.

Vic saw the two men get off the car, saluted respectfully, glanced at the attendant next to the high priest, and then said, "Sir, the boat is ahead, please come this way."

Vic waited behind the two men, watching his respected majesty flanking the high priest like a true attendant. Even if he told Wen Su now that his ancestor was Mendo II, no one would believe him.

Mo Heng was extremely famous among the neighboring countries. He inherited the throne at a young age but was able to stabilize the turbulent dynasty and push it to a higher level. Such a young and promising king was portrayed as a deep-minded, serious, and awe-inspiring king in the hearts of the neighboring people.

Even the king of the nearby Wensu Dynasty had always dreamed of raising a son like Mo Heng. Unfortunately, of his more than twenty children, only Earl was presentable, and the youngest son had golden hair, which made him disliked by the king.

Although the Mendo Dynasty was located deep in the desert, its shipbuilding technology was very sophisticated because it was close to the ancient river basin.

The two huge ships in front of them amazed even Wen Su, who lived along the coast and had seen countless ships.

"Your Highness, the wooden boards used for the bottom of this ship are actually teak! You know, teak is an extremely precious wood. It only grows in the distant Far East and is almost impossible to see here. Moreover, these planks are carved with exquisite inscriptions, and the craftsmanship is so exquisite that it is amazing." Philip, who was following Earl, had been at sea when he was young and was knowledgeable. He was whispering an introduction to Earl.

Earl felt that even if the Mendo Dynasty intended to show its national strength to Wen Su, it did so.

It was the dry season of the ancient river, and the waters flowed gently, their surface as calm as a mirror, like a emerald gem set into the earth. The water flowed smoothly and peacefully, without surging waves, only gentle ripples. Soon, the boat reached the other side smoothly.

After changing to a carriage again, it took only one day for everyone to enter the jurisdiction of the Taiyi tribe.

"Teta, the governor of the Taiyi tribe, pays homage to the high priest."

The governor of the Taiyil tribe, who had received the news long ago, greeted Chu Jun and his group at the border of the Taiyil tribe.

After that incident, Titan secretly dealt with the child and silenced everyone, hoping to minimize the impact of the incident. However, the tribe's development was still not optimistic.

Upon receiving the news that the high priest was coming to the Taiyi tribe, Titan was surprised at first, but then he realized that this was an opportunity.

The high priest is kind-hearted. He pardoned the Taiyir tribe last time, and the high priest also has some say in front of His Majesty. As long as he can coax the high priest, it may bring vitality to the development of the tribe.

On this side, Titan, with beautiful fantasies in his heart, respectfully invited the group into the tribe.

After everything was settled, Chu Jun brought Earl and others to call Titan to ask about Yulis's news.

Chu Jun got straight to the point: "I came here to find someone."

"I wonder who you are looking for, my Lord. Titan will do his best to help."

"I remember that at the banquet last year, the tribe presented a young man to Your Majesty." Chu Jun's words made Taita break out in a cold sweat. That was the memory Taita least wanted to recall.

"...Yes, sir."

"Where is that boy now?"

"This...that child went missing not long after returning to the tribe..." Titan didn't expect that the high priest came here for the amnesiac boy. Thinking of what he had done to him, he hurriedly stabilized his expression and pretended to be embarrassed.

Even though Tai Tan's expression quickly subsided, Chu Jun still noticed something was wrong. Mo Heng, who had been standing by Chu Jun's side, also noticed Tai Tan's guilty conscience and secretly made a note of it to the Taiyi tribe.

"The person next to me is His Royal Highness Earl, the eldest prince of the Wensu Dynasty. The young man we are looking for is his younger brother, His Royal Highness Yulis of Wensu. A member of a neighboring royal family has disappeared in our territory, and this matter concerns the relationship between our two countries, so I have come to oversee it personally. I hope Taiyi can also help us find him."

When Chu Jun introduced His Highness Earl, Titan knew that things would not end so easily.

Earl's visit to the Taiyi tribe was kept secret, and everyone was dressed in Mendo's clothes. Taita originally thought he was an accompanying official, so he never expected that he would be Yulis's brother, or a member of the royal family of the neighboring country!

Titan looked at Earl, his heart aching with panic. He quickly stood up, walked quickly to Earl, and saluted respectfully. His face became extremely tense, and beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead. He knew that his identity and status were far superior to Earl's.

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