Creation of the Universe

"I, Zhu Zhi, the Crown Prince of Weihai, am here today to reward you all. You are all well-known and wealthy merchants from various vassal states, and have made great contributions to our Weihai State. I hope that you will continue to work together in the future. On behalf of the Weihai Royal Family, I promise you that as long as Weihai prospers, you will also prosper!"

Zhu Zhi, the prince of Weihai, raised his glass to congratulate everyone present with great confidence.

Baili Yu responded at the right moment, "The Kingdom of Weihai has a long and prosperous history, and will surely prosper from generation to generation. Aren't you all honored to have such a presence?"

Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate, smiling happily, and the atmosphere was quite warm.

Shen Zhan lowered his head silently, pretended to drink a glass, and then sat in the corner very low-key to avoid being caught by Baili Yu's gaze.

Zhu Zhi looked very proud and was ambitious about tomorrow's trial meeting. At this time, a wealthy businessman stood up and flattered him.

"Sir, I heard that you will also be participating in the trial at the Sword Ruins this time. I feel really bad for the other contestants who have come from so far away, because as long as you leave, they won't have a chance at all."

The man had a fawning look on his face, and Zhu Zhi burst into laughter after hearing it.

"It's passed, it's passed. How can the Sword Forging City Trial be compared to the child's play of other vassal states? Everyone is very powerful, and the outcome is unpredictable!"

Zhu Zhi's simple words showed no trace of humility. At the same time, he belittled the value of the trials of other vassal states. He was really good at using sarcasm.

Jia Zhong whispered, "I don't think this prince is a good person either. Looking at his expression, he seems to be the one who should take charge of tomorrow's trial meeting. But he doesn't know that as long as you, big brother, participate, he won't even have the chance to show up."

Shen Zhan said, "Since he's so confident, he might have made some special arrangements. We have to be careful tomorrow."

"Why don't I go and test him."

Jia Zhong suddenly had an idea and stood up without waiting for Shen Zhan to react, "Your Highness, I am Jia Zhong from Wubei City. I have always admired your reputation. Seeing you today is a great honor for me!

But there is one thing I don't understand. In my opinion, the trial conference should be for ordinary people to compete with each other. Why should the prince condescend to come out in person?

Even if he defeated those warriors, it wouldn't show off his extraordinary talent at all, because everyone knows that as long as he participates, no one else has any chance of winning."

After hearing what Jia Zhong said, Shen Zhan couldn't help but look at him with admiration. Although this fat man seemed clumsy and dull in the matter of cultivation, he was quite worldly-wise like his father in terms of human relationships.

Jia Zhong's words were very pleasing to the ear, and his flattery almost touched Zhu Zhi's heart.

The Prince of Weihai couldn't hide the smile on his face, and then he said to Jia Zhong: "The Jia family of Wubei City, you have also made great contributions to Weihai. In return, I will give you a generous reward.

As for why I condescended to participate in the trial conference, it was naturally to enhance the prestige of our country and to surpass all the masters in the competition with other vassal states. This is what a prince should do.

Of course, to be honest, the reason why this prince is mobilizing so many troops this time is also for your daughter, Shen Yunli, the King of Jinning!"

When Shen Zhan heard his sister Shen Yunli's name being mentioned by Zhu Zhi, his brows frowned slightly and he put down the wine glass in his hand.

Jia Zhong asked in confusion, "The Wuwei Princess, Shen Yunli, has just attained the ninth level of Dao principles and is now the most admired and favored daughter of heaven in Jinning. Could it be that the Crown Prince wants to compete with her?"

Zhu Zhi smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "No, it's okay to test Shen Yunli's skills, but the biggest purpose of my trip is to propose marriage."

"Propose marriage?"

There was an uproar at the scene.

Everyone then understood that Zhu Zhi's real purpose in going to so much trouble was to marry Shen Yunli, the daughter of Prince Jinning.

Zhu Zhi continued, "Originally, Shen Yunli was unknown. I had heard that she looked like a skinny monkey, plain-looking, without the slightest bit of feminine charm. It was really uninteresting. But who could have made her possess the talent of the Ninth Order Dao?

If Weihai can welcome this gifted girl, it will surely rise above all the vassal states and be invincible in the future!

Do you think I should do it myself?"

Jia Zhong hesitated to speak, wondering where on earth did the prince hear such rumors? Although he had never seen Shen Yunli in person, if he asked around in Jinning, he would know how many praises people had for Shen Yunli. How could she be so ugly?

It's ridiculous!

After learning of Zhu Zhi's true intention, everyone raised their glasses to congratulate him, as if this marriage had been destined long ago.

Someone even stepped forward and flattered, "So the prince's real intention is not to drink. Although Shen Yunli is an ugly woman, if she can get the help of this ninth-order Dao principle master, it will be a great help to the Weihai Kingdom!"

"I have to congratulate the prince in advance. Congratulations on finding a happy marriage!"

Then, another person rushed to say, "This marriage has many advantages, but it will be unfair for the prince to marry an ugly woman. However, with his status as a prince, he can take a few more beautiful concubines in the future. If the prince doesn't mind, I am willing to help him find beautiful women!"

Everyone laughed loudly and became complacent, but they did not notice that Shen Zhan, who was sitting in the corner, had a gloomy look on his face and murderous intent in his heart.

Baili Yu, who was sitting next to Zhu Zhi, vaguely sensed this unusual aura, but Shen Zhan's cultivation level was no longer the same as when he fought with him. Therefore, although Baili Yu felt something was wrong, he did not realize Shen Zhan's existence.

Jia Zhong sat back in his seat and whispered to Shen Zhan, "Brother, Zhu Zhi is up to something bad and has set his sights on my sister. What should we do now?"

"I'm not that worried about King Jinning. Everyone knows that possessing a master who can reach the level of a Martial God in the future is like obtaining a divine weapon for a vassal state. King Jinning won't be stupid enough to hand Yun Li over.

But... Weihai's national strength is several times greater than Jinning's. If they intend to start a war to snatch Yunli, then the situation will be difficult to predict. Moreover, the reason why Jinning enjoys a certain status among the vassal states is mostly due to the fact that King Jinning has a queen who is from the royal family of Lingzhou.

But I know best that the Queen sees Yun Li as a thorn in her side. If the Queen adds fuel to the fire in this matter, then there is no guarantee that the King of Jinning will not make concessions under the pressure from both inside and outside. "

Jia Zhong shook his head and said in frustration, "Why are so many people trying to get their hands on my sister? Damn it!"

Before he finished speaking, Baili Yu in front of him suddenly stood up and scanned the people present with a burning gaze...