Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's praise, these individuals all bowed.

We entered one of their houses, and the garden style inside was very much in the style of China.

Just then, Xiao Ce said to Nie Zhao, "Whose residence is this...?"

Nie Zhao glanced at Ji Chang beside him.

"This is the residence of the Ji Chang family patriarch. They were the first to arrive and the first to establish their residence... so among the various families, we consider ours to be the best..."

Xiao Ce nodded, praising Ji Chang repeatedly as he looked at the book: "Excellent, very tasteful..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Ji Chang smiled and said, "Thank you for your praise, Mr. Xiao Ce. However, we didn't do anything special. We just copied the architecture of the Dragon Kingdom back then."

After hearing Ji Chang's words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "It's not easy for you to produce something like this in a place like this. Actually, the quality of the craftsmen is a big problem..."

"You've seen these buildings yourself; only highly skilled craftsmen could create them... The craftsmanship of these carved railings and painted pillars is something these rough foreigners simply can't replicate in our great nation..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Ji Chang smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao Ce, what you said is correct...it is indeed so..."

As Xiao Ce spoke, he turned to them and said, "By the way, why didn't you come here to build a palace?"

Ji Chang said to Xiao Ce, "This won't do. We're only responsible for ensuring the continuation of the Dragon Kingdom's culture, but the construction of a royal palace can only be ordered by the royal family... Of course, there's another reason: we feel it's too ostentatious..."

"Before Mr. Nie Zhao arrived, I didn't think about anything... We just wanted to carefully protect these cultures and these Chinese people... Only after Mr. Nie Zhao came and led us did we go from being passive to being proactive..."

Nie Zhao waved his hand and said, "I didn't actually do much; it was all done by Prince Anyang, Xiao Yang..."

Hearing Nie Zhao flatter him like this, Xiao Yang said with a wry smile, "Alright, Uncle, my older brother isn't an outsider. Outsiders might believe what you're saying... but it won't work if you just repeat what my brother says... He knows me very well..."

Seeing Xiao Yang standing to the side, Ji Chang said, "Mr. Xiao Yang, please don't be so polite... Your ingenious plans are things we couldn't even imagine... and most importantly, they're incredibly effective..."

The heads of the four major families all began to praise Xiao Yang...

Xiao Yang, flattered by their praise, beamed, "Gentlemen, you're really trying to flatter me to death..."

Seeing that Xiao Yang was about to explain to Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce smiled and said to Xiao Yang, "Xiao Yang, don't be so modest... excessive modesty is just arrogance... I acknowledge your abilities..."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang smiled and nodded, readily accepting the offer.

He knew very well that Xiao Ce was carrying him in a sedan chair.

These four major families are all doing very well right now...

But you can't see into someone's heart...

Therefore, it's still necessary to cultivate a very impressive persona.

As they spoke, they arrived outside a huge room.

"Mr. Xiao Ce, please... this is the largest banquet hall that our families can provide. Although it can't compare to the imperial palace, it's still the one we can best present..."

Seeing Ji Chang's respectful demeanor, Xiao Ce's attitude was also very good.

Xiao Ce smiled at Ji Chang and said, "That's good. Mr. Ji Chang, I know your intentions."

"As the saying goes, a mountain is not valued for its height, but for the immortals dwelling there; water is not valued for its depth, but for the dragons residing within. And this banquet, with everyone's enthusiasm and dedication, is enough. Even if it's in a humble abode, I'm very happy..."

Xiao Ce's words made the people from the four major families very happy.

Xiao Ce was invited to sit in the seat of honor, with Yin Pan'er to his side and the others sitting on either side.

The seating arrangement here is not much different from that in Xiao Kingdom.

"First of all, welcome Mr. Xiao Ce to our Dragon Kingdom City. It is our honor and our glory... So, let us raise our glasses together..."

Nie Zhao then started using the same old words of blessing.

After hearing Nie Zhao's words, Xiao Ce smiled and then said, "Alright, let's raise a glass together."

After taking a sip, Xiao Ce's eyes lit up, because the wine actually tasted pretty good.

"Good wine..."

Nie Zhao then pointed to Lin Ru on the side: "This is the Lin Ru family's fine wine. It's said that this used to be brewed by the Dragon Kingdom's palace... It can still be brewed now, but because the process is very complicated and requires a lot of grain, the yield is low... It's extremely precious... Mr. Lin Ru usually wouldn't part with such good wine... We're only benefiting from Mr. Xiao Ce's generosity..."

After Nie Zhao said something, the others began to echo him.

It was obvious that they were starting to lay the groundwork, and Xiao Ce wasn't in a hurry anyway; he just needed to cooperate.

After laying the groundwork for a while, they turned to the purpose of Xiao Ce's visit.

"Mr. Xiao Ce, what brings you here this time..." Nie Zhao asked Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce said to Nie Zhao, "You've probably heard about it..."

Nie Zhao was somewhat taken aback, then asked Xiao Ce, "Mr. Xiao Ce, what are you referring to as 'what we've heard'?"

After hearing Nie Zhao's words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "I've already had Xiao Yang look for those who have been to Lost Island or entered it..."

Xiao Ce had no intention of hiding his purpose; Xiao Ce was best at boasting.

After all, when we need to go to Lost Island in the future, we will inevitably need their help.

Everyone present was astonished after Xiao Ce said this...

“We have heard about it, but Mr. Xiao Ce, you don’t want to go by yourself.”

Xiao Ce nodded: "That's right, I want to go myself..."

Hearing what Xiao Ce said.

The entire audience was shocked once again.

"No...no...Mr. Xiao Ce, you can't go. Do you have some misunderstanding about Lost Island...?"

"Mr. Xiao Ce, Lost Island, also known as the Land of Demons, is a place of no return once you go there..."

"Mr. Xiao Ce, you must be careful..."

Hearing their anxious expressions, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "I know, but I have my reasons for insisting on going..."

Nie Zhao, standing anxiously to Xiao Ce, asked, "Mr. Xiao Ce, what are you going to do...? Why do you insist on going? If you really must go, we can send the bounty hunters..."

After hearing Nie Zhao's words, Xiao Ce asked with some doubt, "Bounty Hunters?"

Nie Zhao nodded: "It's like some mercenary organizations in the Roman Empire. You just need to issue an order, and someone will come to pick you up. As long as the money is enough, someone will come to take on any mission..."

Upon hearing Nie Zhao's words, Xiao Ce quickly said, "That won't do..."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Nie Zhao asked in surprise, "Mr. Xiao Ce, do you have some compelling reason to go?"

Xiao Ce nodded, then put on a mysterious expression: "That's right, are all of you able to keep this a secret?"

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Nie Zhao dismissed everyone around him without waiting for Xiao Ce to say anything more.

The subordinates of the four major family patriarchs were also transferred out.

After his underlings left, Nie Zhao looked at Xiao Ce and asked, "Mr. Xiao Ce, can we now guarantee that all of us can keep this a secret..."

The other patriarchs of the four major families nodded in agreement: "That's right, we can all guarantee that we won't say anything..."

"I'm going to Lost Island to search for treasure..."

The four major families looked utterly astonished: "Treasure hunting?"

Xiao Ce started bragging again: "That's right, you all know about my relationship with Frank?"

They nodded.

Xiao Ce said, "Firstly, Frank once hid a bolt of gold in the Lost Lands. Secondly, he has a map... a treasure map... there's some treasure in that place, and what the treasure map records is very important to me... and I must go there myself..."

"As for what's inside, I can't tell you..."

Xiao Ce spoke mysteriously, and they nodded repeatedly after hearing him.

“Alright, Mr. Xiao Ce, we’ll understand from here on out. However, I still think that given your position… you don’t need to take this risk…” Nie Zhao still dared to say this, echoing Xiao Ce.

After saying this, Nie Zhao gave an awkward smile and then said, "Mr. Xiao Ce, I'm sorry, perhaps I overstepped my bounds..."