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Xiao Ling looked at Yang Ding, the Marquis of Dayu, who was kneeling on the ground, and the hundreds of elite cavalry behind him.

The border troops of the Eastern Frontier Continent, located on several borders of the Great Xia Dynasty, are among the most elite, as they are facing their mortal enemy, the Great Yong Dynasty.

Just from these hundreds of elite cavalrymen, Xiao Ling could sense an extremely strong killing intent.

"Lord Da Yu, please rise."

Xiao Ling stepped forward and helped Yang Ding, the Marquis of Dayu, to his feet.

He did not put on any airs of a prince when facing this meritorious official who was stationed in the eastern border of the Great Xia.

"I have only just entered the border of the Eastern Frontier Continent, and Marquis Dayu has already led his army to greet me. There is no need for this."

This place is quite a distance from the border of the Eastern Frontier Dynasty, so the other party's sincerity in coming here is truly remarkable.

"The King of Qin is of noble status, and this humble general dares not be negligent."

Marquis Yang Ding of Dayu said again, "Furthermore, I heard that Your Highness was ambushed by bandits in Qing Shi City, and in my haste, I thought of leading my troops to protect you."

Interception?

When he heard the other person say those words, Xiao Ling was slightly surprised.

"Marquis Dayu is quite thoughtful."

"I am unharmed. These petty villains cannot harm me in the slightest."

As they spoke, Xiao Ling stared intently at Yang Ding, scrutinizing him carefully.

However, he did not perceive any meaning from the other party.

"It has been some time since we left the capital. Since Marquis Dayu is here, he can show me the local customs and culture of the Eastern Frontier Continent along the way."

After a brief exchange, the Marquis of Dayu led several hundred elite cavalrymen ahead, and together with the more than ten thousand troops that Xiao Ling had brought, they headed to the capital of Dongjiang Prefecture.

Inside the carriage.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects."

Yu Huatian knelt down on one knee in front of Xiao Ling.

"Yu Huatian, conduct a thorough investigation for me into Marquis Dayu Yang Ding and the Yang family."

"I obey my orders!"

Yu Huatian bowed and accepted the order, then quietly stepped out of the carriage.

After Yu Huatian withdrew, Xiao Ling also pulled back the curtain on one side of the carriage and looked towards the front of the army.

When Xiao Ling first met Yang Ding, the Marquis of Dayu, he sensed something was amiss during their brief conversation.

Although Qing Shi City is adjacent to Dong Jiang City, the speed at which Marquis Yang Ding of Dayu obtains information is simply too fast.

It turns out they knew about the assassin from Qing Shi City last night.

After all, it was Yu Huatian he had secretly dispatched, and Sun Hong, the garrison commander of Qing Shi City, probably only discovered the anomaly when the city's guards were patrolling.

As for Marquis Yang Ding of Dayu, how did the other party find out so quickly?

This speed is so fast that it inevitably raises suspicions.

Liaoyang City.

The location of the capital of Dongjiang Prefecture.

The imperial city had already informed Qin King Xiao Ling of his enfeoffment in advance, so everything was prepared in the Eastern Frontier before Xiao Ling's arrival.

Qin Wangfu.

"Your Highness, after the imperial decree was issued, Liaoyang City began preparations. This mansion is the most luxurious mansion in the entire prefecture."

"Everything here has been arranged according to the standards and etiquette of a prince. There are nearly five hundred maids and servants. If Your Highness Prince Qin has any other needs, please feel free to give the order. All the officials of Dongjiang Prefecture will prepare it for Your Highness."

Marquis Yang Ding of Dayu had already changed into court attire and was leading a group of officials from Liaoyang City to wait and accompany Xiao Ling.

Looking around, Xiao Ling couldn't find any fault with anything.

The preparations made by the Eastern Frontier Continent were indeed extremely appropriate, suitable in every aspect.

The scale of these princes was already extremely high, far exceeding the treatment I received in the Great Xia Imperial City.

"The Eastern Frontier Continent is indeed thoughtful."

Xiao Ling said calmly, "However, I have come to the Eastern Frontier Continent not to enjoy myself, but to guard the territory of my Great Xia and eliminate those petty enemy states."

Upon hearing Xiao Ling's words, the officials of Dongjiang Prefecture present showed respect.

I had heard that the Fifth Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty was an ordinary person, but after the events that happened at the Fifth Prince's coming-of-age ceremony in the Imperial City not long ago spread throughout the Great Xia Dynasty, various forces still harbored some doubts about him.

However, upon seeing him now, it is clear that this Fifth Prince is indeed extraordinary. Just his words, actions, and demeanor alone make the assembled officials of Dongjiang Continent feel an immense, invisible pressure.

Marquis Yang Ding of Dayu bowed respectfully with his hands clasped, saying, "This humble general awaits the orders of the King of Qin!"

"Your humble servants and generals await the King of Qin's commands!"

For a moment, the ministers of the Eastern Frontier Continent present also felt the same way.

In the time to come.

Xiao Ling met with the officials and generals from Dongjiang Prefecture. After a brief conversation and some instructions, the officials and generals gradually left the palace.

Xiao Ling sat in the main hall of the Prince's Mansion.

Yang Zaixing stood quietly guarding one side.

With this powerful being at the fifth level of the Divine Palace Realm protecting him, Xiao Ling could rest assured.

Xiao Ling looked at Yang Zaixing, who was quietly guarding the side, and asked, "Have you sensed any powerful auras in Liaoyang City?"

Yang Zaixing bowed and said, "Your Highness, the strongest one I sensed in the city was Marquis Dayu, Yang Ding, who is at the ninth level of the Spirit Transformation Realm."

Xiao Ling was not surprised by the strength of Yang Ding, the Marquis of Dayu.

After fusing with the Human Emperor's Sacred Body, his own cultivation level had already risen to the ninth rank of the Spirit Transformation Realm, so he naturally had a very clear perception of the strength of Marquis Yang Ding.

He was more concerned about whether there were other powerful individuals in Liaoyang City.

For example...

An even more powerful Divine Palace Realm!

"Were there any other discoveries?"

Yang Zaixing continued, "Your Highness, I did indeed sense a strange aura in Liaoyang City."

"However, this aura is very well hidden. I can't sense its exact location. I can only roughly sense that the power of the aura should be above the Spirit Transformation Realm."

Divine Palace Realm?

Based on what Yang Zaixing said, it seems that my guess is probably correct.

This Eastern Frontier Continent is indeed not as simple as imagined.

However, since the other party is hiding in the shadows, the true situation behind the scenes remains unknown.

Although there are some oddities about Marquis Yang Ding, the Yang family is a family of meritorious figures in the founding of the Great Xia Dynasty, and has been guarding the Eastern Frontier City for generations.

He wouldn't easily take action against him without solid evidence.

However, there's no rush at the moment. With Yu Huatian investigating in secret, the other party will surely be discovered as soon as they slip up.

"Blue Dragon."

Xiao Ling called out, and a figure immediately emerged from the shadows.

"Your subordinate Qinglong greets Your Highness."

Qinglong, one of the four deputy envoys of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, is the strongest among them, possessing a first-grade Divine Palace Realm cultivation.

"Take a thorough investigation of this palace, inside and out, and replace all the servants and maids with trustworthy people."

"Report any abnormalities immediately."