Upon receiving information from Chiaki, Leo asked her to send him the data and go to the Capital. He also didn't forget to have Chiaki relay his order to Jack and Shui, who were in Chengdu.
They had to move decisively and catch the remaining mbers of the Supre Evil Followers. And this would be the best chance.
The one hiding in the Capital, Eyes, was a tricky one. She was intelligent and cunning, and she knew how to blend in and hide her true self. The ntal corruption she spread was also a problem.
Therefore, they needed Chiaki's expertise and her special ability. She was a mber of the rcenary Union, a scientist who studied Qi and its effect on the human body.
Not only that, her Coco could cover a large area soone would normally be unable to reach, and her ability to read and manipulate minds was sothing no one could beat.
With her at their side, they would have an edge over their enemy.
The problem was, she would only arrive in 3 days as she would take Astrid with her. Another problem was...
"A banquet in the Palace, is it?"
Ming Yuchan suddenly visited the inn to et Leo and extended the invitation from the Emperor. He knew about Leo's identity and supported him from the start. Therefore, the invitation wasn't suspicious at all.
'I also have a deal with the Emperor. Maybe he wants to say sothing using this as a chance, or...'
Leo didn't think much of it and decided to go. If there was a chance, then he would take it. So the next morning, he arrived at the palace in his disguise as a rchant, Yang Ji. Jessica was with him, wearing a beautiful red dress and a mask that covered half of her face.
As soone's wife, she was allowed to hide her appearance as long as she was with him. It was a tradition in the Capital so soone else wouldn't approach her.
"Mr. Yang, welco. Please enjoy the feast and have fun."
When Leo entered, an eunuch, or soone whose dick was cut off to serve the Emperor concubines in the Palace, greeted him and guided him to the banquet.
"Thank you."
The feast was grand and filled with music and dance. The ladies in the court were dressed beautifully, and the atmosphere was festive.
So dancers were invited and perford, their moves sensual and sexy.
"Wow, this is interesting."
Leo couldn't help but watch the dancing as he sat down with Jessica. It was a beautiful sight, and the movents were well-choreographed. Long shawls and ribbons were used to create an illusion and a story. Two dancers were in the center, their bodies almost touching, and their expressions were intimate.
More than anything, it was the emotion and feeling that touched him.
"Hmm, the way they moved their bodies was incredible. I wonder if I can learn that."
Jessica spoke, glancing at Leo playfully. Since he slept with her, the coldness she often showed seed to have lted a little, and she was more friendly and open. She didn't mind him teasing her or playing pranks.
"If I learn from them, maybe I can give you a private show... Just the two of us. Maybe we will have Chiaki and Anya join us. Or even better... Astrid?"
"Chiaki and Anya, I understand. But... Astrid? Are you trying to joke or...?"
"Fufufu, I will leave it to your imagination, Leader. It's my intuition as a woman, but I think she will agree if you kind of force her. She might say that she hated it, but deep down she likes it."
"I am not sure about that, but she was a real princess. Such a thing might pass her mind one or twice, but surely she's not that shaless. She's too proud for that."
Leo smirked and realized that his cup was empty. As he was about to refill it, Jessica had already poured him so wine.
"Thanks."
"Anything for you, Darling."
She smiled and leaned against him. The others were watching them, and their eyes were filled with jealousy. However, the fact that Jessica was his wife, even if it was a fake, protected her from being touched by the other.
As he sipped his wine, he noticed the eunuch walking toward him. He brought with him a familiar person, Ming Yuchan.
"Oh, Master Yang! You're already here! How are you?"
He smiled and bowed, and the eunuch walked away.
"I've been good. Thanks for inviting to this banquet. I have never been to such a grand party before. The dance was beautiful, and the food was delicious."
"Ahahaha, I am glad you like it." Ming Yuchan sat on the spot beside them and called a servant to pour his alcohol.
Just by moving a finger, the servant arrived with a jug and poured the wine into his cup.
"So, how is the progress in the Central Plain? Did you manage to gather the items you need?"
"Not exactly, but we are making progress. Soon, we will be able to open a store in the Capital."
"That's good news. What's stopping you from doing it right now?"
"A competitor, you see? This competitor's eyes are everywhere and it's stopping from getting what I want."
Although their conversations looked like normal rchants talking about business, they were actually talking about the Supre Cult and its followers. They didn't want anyone to know the real content, but also wanted to show their good relationship.
With this, the influential people would get to know Yang Ji, the rchant with a good relationship and could talk on equal terms with the CEO of the Four Wind rchant, Ming Yuchan.
Both of them talked very loud, gathering attention.
'Perfect. This will make the enemy nervous and make a mistake. Eyes should know about this and will do sothing reckless.'
Leo thought as he ate a piece of at, pretending not to care.
In reality, he was the at that soone would be very eager to eat right now. The gaze he felt wasn't all friendly. So were jealous and so were filled with greed.
'This is going to be an interesting banquet.'
Leo took another sip and grinned. For now, the Emperor hasn't joined the banquet yet, so it was just the nobles and the ministers having fun.
However, the real show was about to start.
Suddenly, no one spoke anything. Silence engulfed the banquet hall, only drum and flute could be heard.
Everyone's attention was on the throne at the end of the room.
The Emperor was here.
"Welco, Your Majesty. Thank you for joining the feast."
Leo looked at the so-called Emperor and couldn't help but chuckle inside. A man with an impressive beard, dressed in golden clothes and a crown, was sitting on the throne.
He was handso and dignified, but not as handso as the attendant beside him who wore eunuch clothes. The attendant scanned the surroundings with an impassive expression as if he was a statue.
Upon eting his eyes, the eunuch nodded and whispered sothing to the 'imitation' Emperor before leaving.
'Well, look at him. Showing himself in front of all his subjects but still not being recognized more than a handso eunuch. The fact he t my eyes before leaving... It seems he wants to talk privately with .'
"Jessica, cover for . Deploy a decoy and keep it seated here. I need to talk with the Emperor."
"Yes, Leader."
With a quick gesture, Jessica created a clone of him and put it on his seat. It was a technique of her own, and she was able to do it easily. She also used an optical illusion and made the clone look more realistic.
At the sa ti, Leo also used optical illusion and slipped out of the banquet. Everything happened in an instant. And as no one attending the banquet was a martial artist, they were fooled pretty easily by the party trick.
'Now, let's see what he wants to talk about.'
Leo stepped outside and went to a garden nearby. There, the 'eunuch' was waiting.
"Finally, you're here."
Without asking, the eunuch opened a door and invited him.
"Let's talk inside, it's sothing that you should hear pretty soon."
"There is no need to rush, Your Majesty. What if your subject hears what you said?"
"Then don't call with a title. I am nothing but an eunuch now."
"Very well, eunuch Sheng."
"You know what, no one dares to say sothing like that even to an eunuch. I really don't have any dignity left."
Eunuch Sheng, or the real Emperor, sighed and shook his head.
"You're still the Emperor, and you're still respected by your subject. But as you said, and by your own definition, I am not your subject so I can do as I pleased, no?"
"... I kind of regret saying that now."
"No, no, it's fine. Co on, tell what you want. I don't have all day."
"And now you rush ."
Leo just laughed and entered the hidden room.
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