It's the cyber age now, and you're still playing traditional villains?

But he was obviously well prepared for this - it would be more accurate to say that this way of communicating through letters is also very interesting to him, as he can experience the slow pace of life and the feeling of loving only one person in his life.

"And you two, do you have anything to bring back?"

After doing all this, Xu Shi waved to the two sisters Feng and Ling.

Also coming with the letter was Pan Cheng's. Of course, he was concerned about his daughters. The little girls didn't need him to remind them, as they already had a lot to say to their parents.

In fact, Xu Shi didn't want them to go along. There would be dangers in defeating the Sea God, but they were not flowers in a greenhouse and their attitude towards this was very firm.

"Of course, I'll set off immediately."

The messenger took the letter and put it away carefully. At the same time, he bowed deeply to Xu Shi and said, "I hope you all take care on your journey."

Xu Shi was also his savior, so of course he hoped that he could return safely, and even better would be a triumphant return.

"Come to think of it, is it okay for Sister Chengcheng to be left alone on the island while we're all gone?"

Xia Wuyou suddenly remembered, "She is not good at fighting, I am always a little worried."

They are all in the main territory of the empire, and it is not easy for anyone to make any small moves, but now that they are all going out to sea together, they are afraid that someone will take the opportunity to cause trouble.

"It's not a big problem. If there is anyone who would do this, it would probably be the Vatican... but they are also taking a wait-and-see attitude right now, so they probably won't do it."

Xu Shi smiled and waved his hand, "Even if they are really shameless, Ye Shanshan will accompany her, and Cheng Gujian will also take care of them, so there is no need to worry so much."

"It doesn't matter if Cheng Gujian just stands by and watches. Before she left the main city, I had already handed over the command of the combat teams at sea to her."

To be honest, the dozen or so warships he hid on the sea were Xu Shi's biggest trump card. As long as he had these in hand, Jiang Chengcheng would never have any problems. She was not a little fool and knew how to protect herself.

Of course, it would be best if everything went smoothly, and he didn't want to reveal his trump card so quickly. However, if there were really people who were blind, it wouldn't be a bad idea to let them see what a nightmare was like.

Hearing him say this, Xia Wuyou felt relieved.

It can be seen that her relationship with Jiang Chengcheng is getting better and better, and she even calls her Sister Chengcheng fluently... This may not be a true admission that you are the boss and I am the second, but it is always a manifestation.

Not long after the messenger left, a loud voice was heard not far away, "Her Majesty the Queen has arrived——"

The crowd, which was bustling just now, suddenly became quiet after hearing her words, and everyone knelt on one knee to welcome her arrival.

Dongfang Xiao was in great style today, dressed more elegantly than when they first met. Surrounded by a group of ministers and knights, he slowly came to the port.

"Flat body."

She nodded slightly, looked at everyone and spoke calmly, with a natural dignity in her tone. She was completely different from the slightly lively and bouncy little queen before.

It can be seen that as an emperor, she is very proficient in the basic skills.

"I am very pleased that you are willing to do your best to defeat the Sea God."

She then added, "I'll rely on you to take good care of me, Duke Gu Jian."

"I will live up to your Majesty's trust."

Cheng Gujian responded quickly.

"Long live my emperor!"

I don't know who took the lead, but I saw everyone bowing to him again.

"And Envoy Xu... You are not citizens of the Empire, but I also hope that you will return safely. By then, the two states will surely be at peace forever."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xu Shi was originally on his own ship, but out of courtesy he had to come and pay his respects.

In fact, she had said this once in the training ground yesterday, but saying it again now has a different meaning - it is like showing her attitude to the world.

The trading post had not been open for long, and many people were ignorant of these outsiders. Some were born conspiracy theorists and subconsciously felt that those who were not of their kind must have different hearts.

This is easy to see - when Jiang Chengcheng and Yu Xingchuan were changing shifts, the command ship had already arrived. Many people have been pointing fingers at it in the past few days. If Cheng Gujian hadn't sent people to guard it in advance, who knows what kind of unexpected things would have happened.

Her public statement of attitude can be regarded as a reassurance to everyone.

Of course, there is another meaning behind her doing this, which is to declare that Xu Shi and the royal family are in the same camp. After all, the Hualan Empire is not dominated by the royal family alone, and there are many people who are dissatisfied with this, openly or secretly.

The force they believed in was naturally another one. As they were talking, they heard another voice shouting, "Her Highness the Saint is here—"

The scene was now completely quiet.

The Vatican's pomp and circumstance was not much less than that of the royal family. To be more precise, they were evenly matched in strength. A veiled girl was seen approaching slowly under the protection of a red-robed priest, with the Knights Templar standing on both sides and arriving at the port with her.

"Greetings to Her Royal Highness the Saint—"

There are many fanatics of the Holy See here, and their posture of bowing and paying homage is no less than that of the people who just paid homage to Dongfang Xiao.

Sai Lian is here.

This thought suddenly came to Xu Shi’s mind.

Indeed, the struggle between political forces is often reflected in all aspects. If we really want to exaggerate, even if the number of people who worship you is one less than the number of people who worship me, it can be a big deal. The same is true for the so-called pre-war mobilization.

It was just Xu Shi's words, his attention was more focused on the saint herself - judging from her figure, she was definitely a good girl, but it was hard to say with her face covered.

He doesn't believe in God, so naturally he doesn't like this. Maybe you want to cover your face because you are ugly, right?

Of course, it doesn't matter even if this saint is as beautiful as a fairy. He has seen countless women and is not so stunned by the sight of a beautiful one. In comparison, how to handle the balance and the relationship between the two parties is more important.

"Your Highness the Saint."

Dongfang Xiao nodded. "It is the royal family's duty to defeat the Sea God. I didn't expect that the Church would also be willing to contribute. This really makes me very happy."

This is actually very interesting. The subtext is that your Vatican is also a part of my royal family... As expected, open and covert struggles exist in every corner.

"See the Queen."

The veiled saint spoke in a clear voice, and her words were neither humble nor arrogant, "Maintaining the stability of the empire is part of the doctrine. How can we just stand by and watch?"

The implication is that this is something we have to do ourselves, and it has nothing to do with whether we listen to the royal family or not.

Xu Shi was too lazy to listen to their sarcastic remarks here, and he just wanted to complain.

It's almost noon now. Aren't we waiting for you to talk nonsense here because we haven't been out to sea? It's just like the sports meet at school. It's said to be three or five days, but in fact the first half of the day is always spent on the school leaders talking nonsense, and we are not allowed to play with our phones and read comics. It's annoying...

No one knew how long had passed before the long and boring speech finally ended. Everyone got on the boat and were just waiting for the order to set sail.

The royal ship was naturally carefully built. Not only did it use the technology from Yinsong Island, but Jiang Chengcheng also provided some small help before leaving. It was much more magnificent than the wooden boat of Pan Cheng and his friends before.

The ships of the Holy See are also easy to recognize. The hulls are painted snow-white, and there are statues on the bows, which are said to be the gods worshipped by the people of the empire... I don't know what means were used, but they are dazzling from any angle.

But what's interesting is that compared to his two ships at that time, both the royal family and the church seemed to be a little overshadowed...

Many people who watched before were curious about who created this strange behemoth.

Be envious... Xu Shi actually enjoyed this feeling. He certainly would not take someone else's boat. He immediately planned to go back. He didn't even need to wait for any instructions. I'm a foreigner. Why should I listen to your orders?

Just as he was about to board the ship, he heard someone calling him, "Messenger Xu, please stay."

When I turned around, I saw a red-haired woman in armor.

"Who is your Excellency?"

Xu Shi raised his eyebrows.

"Captain of the Knights Templar, Qin Yiyan."

The red-haired woman had a serious expression and her voice was very low.

"Sorry, sorry."

Xu Shi bowed symbolically, "What do you want from me, sir? Are you here to help your subordinates?"

"That's not the case. I've heard about Luo Yu's situation. It's not all your fault."

Qin Yiyan shook his head and looked him up and down. "I'm just curious. You are from a foreign country. Can you believe in God?"

"Do not believe."

Xu Shi smiled and shook his head.

"...Without reverence, one is truly a barbarian."

The red-haired sister was silent for a moment, looked at him and sneered, then waved her hand and walked away.

?

Are you sick?

Xu Shi frowned. It was understandable. The relationship between him and the Holy See was certainly not good. He could not expect everyone to greet him with a smile like Lu Baiyan did.

Did you come here just to make fun of me? Who gave you this bad habit?

Ok, labeled as a bad woman.

Xu Shi never denied that he was petty, even if you had no problem, he might find some to deal with you, let alone a guy who took the initiative to come and provoke him.

Anyway, there are still some things to deal with the Vatican, and he will deal with them slowly when the time comes, so he is not in a hurry.

As he was thinking this, he turned around and saw that the girls were looking at him with strange eyes.

"What? You guys are coming too?"

"Nothing, I'm just curious about why you're so lucky in love. Every pretty girl wants to talk to you."

It was naturally Xie Qingyan who said the yin and yang words, and his expression was exactly the same as the reactions of Xia Wuyou and the others when he was arranging the little empress.

"Which eye of yours can tell that this is romantic luck?"

Xu Shi rolled his eyes at her, "Is this the legendary doctor who doesn't treat himself?"

"Is not it?"

The bitch retorted, "I'm afraid you already have some thoughts about her, right?"

"Does wanting to beat her up count as an idea?"

Xu Shi said unhappily, "Am I that kind of person? Besides, red hair isn't my type, right?"

This statement was obviously not convincing, and everyone still had an expression of "Really? I don't believe it."

It's not their fault. When he talked about the little queen Dongfang Xiao, he said the same thing. Who knew that the other party was exactly like what he described? Now I have to doubt you.

"……OK!"

Being stared at by them made Xu Shi feel annoyed and inexplicably angry. "I'm going to make this clear today!"

"Unless she clasps her hands behind her back and kneels before me begging me to do something to her, don't even think about it, is that okay?!"

(End of this chapter)