Chapter 70: The Gift of Longevity

  Yongyi Kingdom Capital Yongyicheng Imperial Palace.

  As night fell, the royal guards closed the gates leading to the outside world. The guests all looked at the brightly lit grand hall and quietly waited for the arrival of His Majesty the King.

  "Boom, boom, boom." The drumbeats echoed throughout the imperial palace, causing everyone's heart to leap into their throat.

  "Ladies and gentlemen! Good evening! Welcome to my birthday party."

  A team of fully armed warriors walked out in front of the gate of the grand hall, forming two rows and leaving a path in between. An old but sharp-eyed man emerged from the path. The crown on his head shone brightly, and the sword in his hand gleamed with cold light. He didn't do anything else, he just stood there quietly, gazing at the crowd below. This performance gave others great psychological pressure.

  Not angry but majestic, this is the first impression Chen Le gave to this old monarch.

  Chen Le slightly tilted his head, looked at Fein, and saw that Fein's eyes were filled with frenzy, staring fixedly at the crown and long sword.

  "I've been sitting in this position for 60 years now." King Yongyi gazed at the crowd on the square with sharp eyes. "It's time to step down from this position."

  Yu Yi Wang sighed, his tone was full of attachment. People were fighting for power and wealth, but due to age issues, he could no longer sit in this position.

  King Yongyi let out a long sigh and said: "Let's talk about this later! Today is my 80th birthday! Come on, give the distinguished guests their seats!"

  At this time, a large group of sturdy men carrying big round tables and chairs walked over. They put the tables on the ground, then placed the chairs around the tables, four chairs per table.

  King Yongyi said loudly: "Please take a seat, everyone!"

  A strong host is the master of a banquet, and those below him immediately found a table near them to sit down after hearing it.

  Chen Le and Fein, along with two nobles who were on good terms with Fein, sat down together. Chen Le asked carefully and found that the table and chairs were not simple. Chen Le estimated that if they were sold at market price, each set would cost 30,000 gold coins, without changing the materials used. Chen Le took a careful look around the square and counted the number of tables and chairs, which was absolutely no less than 2,000.

  De Ming, the personal bodyguard of King Yongyi, spoke up. Although his figure looked somewhat short and small, his aura was much larger than that of most people present: "Let's start presenting gifts now."

  The purpose is clear and simple, without a single speck of mud or water.

  The guests all stood up and put the gifts they had prepared in front of their chests. Yongyi Wang also sat on the high platform.

  "Your Majesty, I, your old minister, wish you continued reign over the Brave and Wise Kingdom. This is an eighth-level demonic beast, the Blazing Tiger, which I personally hunted down in the Desolate Forest. I hope Your Majesty will like it." The speaker was another white-bearded old general, clad in black armor, kneeling on one knee.

  King Yongyi walked up to the old general, gently helped him up, and said intimately: "Old buddy! You've been assisting me since I took this position, and you never married in your life. Now, for my sake, you're going hunting in the forest of absolute people again. It's hard on you."

  Two black-armored warriors then brought a large red-haired tiger before King Yongyi.

  The old general's eyes were filled with tears, his voice trembling: "Your Majesty, since I chose you that day, I should devote my life to you, and your words have really hurt me!"

  King Yongyi held the old general's head and said: "I really owe you an apology, Alan! Sit next to me."

  General Alan slowly stood up and sat down excitedly at the table next to King Yongyi.

  "Your Majesty, this is the war knife of the Tiger Clan's royal family that I obtained from the Beastmen Empire in the north! Please accept it."

  A middle-aged general knelt on one knee below the stage and said loudly.

  Chen Le's eyes were wide with fear, he would never forget the shape of that knife, the blade was notched all over, and there was a small hole at the tip. This was Taige Phillips' dagger, and the wound still had a hint of her blood...

  Chen Le clenched his fists, vowing that he must get that knife, no matter the cost!

  De Ming took the knife and respectfully placed it on a knife rack. The knife rack was very luxurious, but the tiger tribe's knife was indeed a bit wild, which formed a sharp contrast with the luxurious knife rack.

  The nobles one by one presented their precious gifts.

  It was the turn of the eldest prince, Ge Li. He walked up with a smile on his face, holding a intricately patterned box. After walking to the foot of the stage, he knelt down respectfully and said to Emperor Yong Yi: "Father, this is a gift from your son to you!"

  The box was opened, and the air around it was filled with a hint of life. Chen Le took a deep breath, and the people around him who knew what they were looking at couldn't help but stare at the Crown Prince in shock. Yong Yi Wang stood up again, he didn't dare to believe that his own son would have something like this!

  This thing is the sacred object of the Elf tribe and also the most precious thing of the Elf tribe, the spring water of the Fountain of Life.

  Those were packed in a small bottle, crystal clear, as if it was something that could not exist in the world. The small bottle was not simple either, this is the dark ice glass that can only be found in the northernmost part of the Veroman Kingdom in the far north.

  The eldest prince bowed his head and said loudly: "This is a bottle of Spring of Life that I accidentally obtained, it is said that this amount can extend a person's life by 1 year. Your son does not dare to keep it private, so he presents it to the Emperor today! Wishing the King eternal health!"

  Yu Yi Wang walked away, his hands trembling as he held onto the box, then said to Ge Li: "Alright, alright!"

  One after another, the three of them showed their love for this gift. Yong Yi Wang smiled and looked at Ge Li, saying: "Come here! Sit next to me, you are indeed my most beloved son!"

  Ge Lei's face was filled with an excited smile, he knew that his position had been consolidated once again. His despicable younger brother would forever be trampled under his feet.

  "Father! I'm going to kill you!" A sweet female voice came from the gate leading to the imperial palace.

  All the guests turned their heads. Long hair fluttering, elegant and refreshing, a face that can sink fish and geese, a voice that can linger for three days.

  Everyone was stunned. Chen Le was also a little stunned, he had never thought that there would be such beautiful people in this world.

  Fayn nudged Chen Le with his elbow and said, "Hey!"

  Chen Le finally came back to himself and looked at Fein with some embarrassment.

  Fain smiled and said: "This is my little sister Emily. Brave and strong, fifth in line!"

  Chen Le said with a smile: "It seems that you guys are used to having this beautiful sister around every day, so your vision is naturally higher."

  Feyn smiled wryly and said, "It's just superficial, this girl is crazy, she's the second genius of the kingdom, only 18 years old, but she's already a fourth-level warrior. It's said that the only female contributor in the Royal Academy is willing to accept her as an apprentice."

  Chen Le's eyes flashed a sharp light. Gong Feng, this word had been heard many times already.

  Emily walked towards Yongyi Wang and gave him a big hug. She coquettishly said, "Father, I missed you!"

  The face of King Yongyi was filled with a kind smile, this is the daughter of Lao Lai, and also the only daughter, he naturally regarded her as a treasure.

  "Emily, come sit next to your Grandpa Alan," said King Yongyi with a smile.

  Emily stuck out her tongue at Alan and giggled, saying: "Father Emperor, this is a bottle of spiritual medicine that I made for you. (It's something an intermediate alchemist can make, its only effect is to highly concentrate one's mind.)"

  Having said that, Emily had her maid bring over a box. She opened it and handed it to King Yongyi with both hands.

  Yu Yi Wang said with relief: "Emily, my baby, you finally didn't choose those savage professions as your sideline! And, my Emily is actually an intermediate alchemist, come give me a kiss."

  Emily's face was like a peach blossom, and the crowd of handsome rich men below were all drunk. This little princess is indeed the first beauty of the Yongyi Kingdom.