My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Xinghualou (Apricot Blossom Pavilion)

This restaurant has been booked out by the diplomatic corps today.

More than ten long tables were set up on the top floor, with flickering candlelight, a feast of delicacies, and singers and dancers performing to entertain the guests.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and exchanging toasts, the guests and hosts displayed a joyful and convivial atmosphere.

The person seated in the main seat was none other than General Yue Mu, the leader of the Great Qian Kingdom's delegation.

Although he was not wearing armor, his brows revealed an imposing and dignified presence.

In recent years, he has gained fame, but his seniority is not very deep, so he has great respect for Master Huikong who is standing next to him.

The Great Brahma Kingdom differs from other kingdoms in that it reveres the Buddha.

Master Huikong was one of the four great protectors of the Maha Pagoda, holding an extremely high position.

He was dressed in a kasaya, with a kind face, eyes closed in concentration, hands gently clasped in front of his chest, and chanting scriptures.

Even amidst this bustling place, he remained calm and unmoved by the outside world.

The guests around him were either whispering or raising their glasses in celebration, but Master Huikong seemed to be in another world, detached from worldly affairs, which was admirable.

The envoys from Nanli Kingdom sat in a corner of the banquet, looking somewhat uneasy, occasionally whispering to each other, their brows furrowed with worry.

The leader, unable to contain himself any longer, coughed lightly and turned to General Yue Mu, asking with some unease, "General Yue Mu, have you really sent an envoy to invite that legendary Imperial Advisor? Rumor has it that she... she is a peerless ruthless woman who strikes fear into the hearts of all."

Upon hearing this, Yue Mu's lips curled into a disdainful smile: "Heh, rumors? You all actually believe such nonsense?"

He laughed loudly, "One person alone can wipe out the Rong army? Such absurd words are not even believed by a three-year-old child."

“You guys probably have never been on a battlefield. Killing someone is not such a simple thing.”

After speaking, he suddenly stood up. With his broad back and muscular waist, he exuded a cold and ruthless aura that was the mark of a seasoned warrior, making him awe-inspiring.

With a gentle clench of his right hand, the sword at his waist appeared. Then, holding the long sword, he lightly swung it in the air, mimicking a slashing motion.

"Gentlemen," Yue Mu sneered, "killing one person may only take a moment; beheading ten is not difficult either. But if it comes to cutting off the heads of a hundred people, this sword in my hand will break in two."

"If someone can single-handedly annihilate an army of 80,000 Rong people, I simply don't believe it!"

"Moreover, the people of Great Xia have always been fond of exaggeration and spreading rumors, turning black into white. This is a common occurrence. Please do not be misled by these rumors and lose your composure."

Inside the restaurant, General Yue Mu's words resonated deeply, prompting the assembled envoys to nod in agreement.

The rhetoric of the Daxia people is extremely cunning and terrifying; they have studied it for so many years, but have only learned the basics.

At this moment, someone whispered, "But the head of the Rong tribe king is still hanging in front of the city gate as a warning..."

They saw it with their own eyes before they entered the city.

"Hmph, has any of you seen the true face of the Rong King?" Yue Mu asked sternly.

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, exchanged glances, and then shook their heads, indicating that they had never seen the Rong King's true face either.

Could it be that the public display of heads at the city gate was nothing more than a carefully orchestrated act by the Xia people?

"It's just a head. Who can prove who he really is? The ridiculous story of 'calling a deer a horse' is also a tale from the Great Xia Dynasty, isn't it?" Yue Mu said confidently. "Rest assured, everyone. Once Chu Lengyu arrives, I only need to have a match with her, and the rumors will naturally fall apart." (Note)

Upon seeing this, the envoy from Nanli Kingdom was worried, but he knew it was not the right time to say anything more.

He sighed softly and advised, "The general's words are reasonable, but our current status is special. As envoys, we should be even more cautious in our words and actions. This matter... requires careful consideration, and we must not act rashly."

Yue Mu completely ignored his advice.

Downstairs, Chu Lengyu had already arrived as invited.

She could see and hear everything upstairs clearly through her divine sense.

Many locals were curious about these foreign envoys and gathered here to watch.

An ordinary-looking man quietly approached.

He moved through the crowd like a lurking viper, approaching silently.

He gripped the dagger hidden in his sleeve, squeezed to the front, but his eyes were fixed on the embassy's magnificent carriage. Like the other common people, he seemed like just an ordinary person who had come to watch the spectacle.

He didn't reveal the slightest clue, remaining calm and collected as he approached step by step.

Suddenly, he burst out of the crowd, his dagger flashing with a chilling light, slicing through the air and pointing straight at his target!

The Aurora Fox, held in Green Bamboo's arms, seemed to have sensed something and turned to spit out something.

Instantly, a burst of blood erupted from the assassin's forehead, his body flew out, and he crashed to the ground with a thud, his eyes wide open.

The other assassins, who were hiding in the shadows, saw that things were not going well and were about to retreat when they suddenly felt a pain in their chests and all of them coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground.

The air was thick with the stench of blood, screams erupted, and people scattered in terror, creating utter chaos.

Chu Lengyu released her hand as if she were merely smoothing out the wrinkles in her clothes, and stepped into the threshold of Xinghua Tower.

The unexpected happened suddenly. Green Bamboo witnessed everything, covered her mouth, and retreated to the door, not even having time to be surprised.

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Note: To reiterate, this is a fictional world, and the villain's statements do not represent the author's personal views. Please do not take this too seriously.