Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

"Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty. Please!" With that, the Lord of the Heavenly Palace raised his wine cup and offered his thanks.

Both of them are exceptionally talented individuals. Among those present, only Xia Taige could likely catch the eye of the Heavenly Palace Master.

Although the main hall is now filled with powerful figures from all sides of the Chinese continent, the Lord of the Heavenly Palace finds them utterly uninteresting.

As the most mysterious force, Xia Taige knew without even thinking that the Lord of the Heavenly Palace was far more complex than he appeared to be.

Or rather, apart from two newly promoted individuals who were in vacant positions, the other powerful beings in the Land Immortal Realm have all lived for hundreds of years.

Their understanding of human nature is clearly very sophisticated.

Seeing this, Xia Taige didn't want to spoil the mood and immediately picked up his wine glass.

"Please!" With that, the two drank it down in one gulp.

They drank several cups in a row, but it had no effect on them whatsoever.

Now that they've reached this point, very few things can cause them to have emotional fluctuations.

"The Ice Palace Master has always lived deep in the far north. I wonder why she chose to come to the mortal world this time?" Xia Taige put down his wine cup and asked casually.

Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Heavenly Palace couldn't help but reveal a hint of longing on his face, then looked at Xia Taige with a meaningful smile and said:

Having lived deep in the far north for many years, this young lady naturally longs to see the vast world outside.

Upon hearing this, Xia Taige immediately realized that things were not so simple.

As someone who has lived for at least several hundred years, what vast world has he not seen?

"The world is so vast, I wonder how vast it is that makes the Ice Palace Master yearn for it so much," Xia Taige said casually.

“Just as grand as what Your Majesty desires!” Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Heavenly Palace looked directly into Xia Taige’s eyes and said earnestly.

The Heavenly Palace Master's straightforward words immediately made Xia Taige understand that the Heavenly Palace Master already knew about the secret treasure.

However, Xia Taige couldn't understand why the Lord of the Heavenly Palace would reveal such a confidential matter without reservation.

You must understand that the matter of this secret treasure is now a matter of life and death for all the people of the Chinese continent.

Xia Taige naturally wouldn't leave any hidden dangers inside. At this moment, the Lord of the Heavenly Palace told him the truth. Was he really not afraid of being left in the Imperial City?

Upon realizing this, Xia Taige felt a sense of doubt, but his expression remained unchanged.

"It's good to see the outside world, with its myriad lights, it must be much warmer than the Heavenly Palace!"

"Ordinary people also have things we aspire to!"

Regardless of the Heavenly Palace Lord's purpose at this moment, without Xia Taige's permission, he probably wouldn't be able to step out of the capital city.

Such a clever person would surely not make such a low-level mistake.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. Behind every single light in every home lies a place we yearn for!"

The Lord of the Heavenly Palace took a sip of wine and echoed the sentiment.

Upon hearing this, Xia Taige looked at the stunningly beautiful woman, but saw no sign of indifference on her face.

"It seems that the Ice Palace Master is a person of temperament. I imagine that these few days in the mortal world must have brought her a unique experience!"

Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Heavenly Palace shook his head slightly, a smile on his face as he sighed:

"I've been wanting to travel for a few more days, but unfortunately there are many things to do in the palace, and I only managed to arrive in the capital yesterday!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Taige looked up, and as their eyes met, Xia Taige immediately saw a hint of composure in the other person's eyes.

At this moment, Xia Taige also realized that the Lord of the Heavenly Palace was definitely trying to prove his innocence to the Great Xia.

That makes sense. A few days ago, those two lightning-fast arrows might have fooled other minor forces, but they certainly couldn't have escaped the notice of the Heavenly Palace.

Xia Taige's simple probing would certainly not escape the notice of the Heavenly Palace Master, who had lived for at least several hundred years.

The Lord of the Heavenly Palace is unlikely to be a fool who would shield others from karmic consequences, and naturally, he would not do anything foolish because of his arrogance.

"That's a real pity. Afterwards, Palace Master Ice will have to enjoy the scenery for a while longer!" Xia Taige pondered to himself as he faced the Heavenly Palace Master's sincere offer.

Based on the conversation just now, Xia Taige felt that he had gained a certain understanding of him.

Xia Taige saw no trace of indifference in the depths of the other person's eyes, suggesting that he was not someone who would indiscriminately kill innocent people.

The matter of the secret treasure involves hundreds of millions of people across the entire Chinese continent. If it is destroyed, countless ordinary people will die or be injured.

"When I left, everything in the palace had already been arranged. I plan to settle in the capital for a while, and I hope Your Majesty will take good care of me then!"

"Please!" The Lord of the Heavenly Palace raised his wine cup and replied casually.

"Please!" Seeing this, Xia Taige felt relieved, and the two drank it down in one gulp.

As the two talked, the crowd below gradually began to toast and exchange drinks.

Xia Taige was of noble status, and the people below did not dare to step forward to offer him a toast, so they simply chatted with the people next to them.

Shang Li also took this opportunity to go to the Great Shang Dynasty to meet with the people from Great Shang, which can be regarded as making up for his long-standing longing.

Although as time went by, the Great Shang Dynasty had largely forgotten what happened more than a decade ago, and gradually realized the importance of the Immortal Island.

However, due to various reasons, neither side has been willing to back down first.

And so, this stalemate continued for more than a decade.

However, Yue Qingying did not chat with the person beside her at this moment, but simply enjoyed the fine wine and food in front of her alone.

If Xia Taige hadn't summoned her, Yue Qingying, with her aloof nature, would never have attended such a scene.

As the top three on the beauty list, they naturally have their own pride.

Moreover, the Misty Pavilion is now the number one sect among the ten major sects of the Great Xia Dynasty, and it is backed by the Great Xia Dynasty, which is powerful throughout the entire Chinese continent.

Although the Misty Pavilion's strength is insignificant in the eyes of the Great Xia, it is certainly among the top ten powers in the entire Chinese continent.

Therefore, it is understandable that those who look down on the main hall.

A moment later, Yue Qingying ignored the person who came to chat her up again, took a drink in one hand and a cup in the other, and got up to walk towards Xia Taige.

"Your Majesty, I offer you a toast to express my gratitude for the court's care and support of the Misty Pavilion during this time!"

After saying that, Yue Qingying drank it all in one gulp without waiting for Xia Taige's response.

Seeing this, Xia Taige was not an unapproachable person. He nodded with a smile and drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.

Seeing Xia Taige drink the wine, Yue Qingying breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at the Lord of the Heavenly Palace.

When Yue Qingying saw this person chatting happily with Xia Taige, she immediately knew his identity.

He had his own guesses as to why Xia Taige had suddenly summoned him.

In terms of status, Yue Qingying should address the young woman in white before her as her grandmaster.