pertwk Chapter 2324 The Emperor's "Human Favor"
Chapter 2324 The Emperor's "Human Favor"
Chapter 2324 The Emperor's "Human Favor"
For the past six hundred years, Bega's political system has been unique and stable. The thirteen vassal demon kingdoms both protect Lingxu City and keep the demon emperor in check.
Before assuming the position of each Demon King, they must receive an imperial decree from the Holy Venerable Lingxu. The key point of this ceremony is that the new Demon King takes a secret medicine and receives divine magic, thus binding their life to that of a certain celestial being, sharing life and death.
For his own safety, the Demon King had no choice but to obey the will of the gods. This was one of the fundamental reasons why the Holy Venerable Lingxu controlled the power of Bega.
During this period, some vassal states refused to submit and rose up in resistance, but so far there has been no successful precedent.
Without the checks and balances imposed by the gods, Bega might have long since fallen apart; yet its very existence is one of the sources of suffering for the demon kingdom.
"It is said that this inspiration comes from the symbiotic relationship between the Ferry Demon Mother and her demon cub. But there is no true divine bond between the gods and the demon kings. This connection was created by the Holy Venerable Lingxu himself." The Demon Emperor said in a deep voice, "Study it carefully, and don't let the Heavenly Palace find out."
"Yes."
The Demon Emperor then instructed, "This matter is of great importance. This maid knows too much inside information. Get rid of her."
“This…” Nie Xiaolou coughed lightly and took out a wax pill, a personal letter from the Nine Nether Emperor. “I’m afraid there’s a bit of trouble. She said that this wax pill contains a personal letter from Cang Yan Jiuyou, which is to be delivered to the highest authority.”
"Oh?" The Demon Emperor's eyes were sharp, and he immediately saw that the wax pill was still sealed with lacquer and had not been opened.
Nie Xiaolou did not open it to take a look.
Since it is a letter personally written by the Nine Nether Emperor, it should be left for Emperor Bega to open in person.
"Open it." The Demon Emperor also became interested.
Nie Xiaolou then squeezed open the wax ball.
Once the shell broke, the sealant disappeared, and a thin roll of paper fell out.
He unfolded it and showed it to the Demon Emperor. The paper was as thin as a cicada's wing, but it could actually be spread out to the size of a palm.
There is only one sentence above:
Let her leave safely; I owe you a favor.
What an arrogant tone.
Even though she was prepared, Nie Xiaolou's pupils still contracted when she saw the signature:
Nine Netherworlds.
There was also the Nine Netherworld Seal on the side, as well as a faintly glowing treasure seal.
That is the Azure Seal. If even a single word is altered on the letter, the seal will disappear.
To be honest, Nie Xiaolou realized something was amiss for the second time.
When Tong Yiyi took out the wax pill, he was surprised that the Nine Nether Emperor would go to such lengths for a spy.
But this shouldn't be fake, because it's too easy to verify.
He assumed that the Nine Nether Emperor would outline specific terms in his letter to exchange for Tong Yiyi's life. After all, in the eyes of an emperor, human life is a resource, and all lives can be priced, the only difference being the price.
Once the spy's identity is exposed, they become useless and there's no need to worry about them too much.
However, the actions of the Nine Nether Emperor once again broke with convention.
What he presented was an invaluable treasure that could not be quantified: "human kindness."
The farmers in the fields owe you a favor, so you can ask them to help you carry heavy items when you move next time, or come over to harvest wheat during the busy farming season.
A merchant in the city owes you a favor. You can ask him to send a message to your hometown far away, and he might even lend you some money for an emergency.
If a high-ranking official in the country owes you a favor, you can secure a lucrative job for your son, ensuring he'll be well-fed and clothed for the rest of his life.
So, if the overlord who unified the entire Gold Plains, personally created the third strongest country in the human world, and raised the banner of resistance against the Heavenly Demons owes you a favor, how much benefit can you gain from this favor?
Let your imagination run wild.
That's more than just wealth and luxury.
That's not just about one city or one stronghold.
That's not just endless magical artifacts, treasures, and elixirs.
The ultimate desires of humanity can be easily satisfied.
How rare is the favor of a powerful emperor? In the past, when the Ya Kingdom took advantage of the Dragon God War to invade the Shanjin Plain, the Nine Nether Emperor paid the price of eight hundred Dragon Punishment Pillars, which was paid in advance. He dared not mention any other conditions and showed his sincerity. Only then did he get a favor from Emperor Mou, who sent eighty thousand people to the border for military exercises and repelled the Ya army.
With this assistance, He Lingchuan was able to focus on eliminating the Yao Kingdom, defeating the last powerful enemy, and thus unifying Shanjin.
If the Demon Emperor uses this wax pill well, how many dirty deals can he make with Jiuyou and Cangyan? How much flexibility can he gain for himself and Lingxu City?
This is how emperors use favors!
Nie Xiaolou's mind worked quickly, and he finally understood why Tong Yiyi had been so unyielding, enduring all kinds of torture to see him.
The value of this wax pill actually depends on the status and position of the recipient.
If the executioner gets it, what use will it be? He can't even reach the Nine Nether Emperor.
What you can't reach even by standing on tiptoe or jumping is just a cloud in the sky; it doesn't exist.
Therefore, if Tong Yiyi wants to save her life, she must hand it over to the person in the highest position.
Only those in high positions can truly understand the power of this wax pellet.
Even if ordinary people understood this, they probably wouldn't be able to withstand the torture and would take out the wax pills early on, at least hoping for a lucky break.
The Demon Emperor finished reading it in an instant:
"What's so special about this spy that makes him willing to exchange such a promise for him?"
Nie Xiaolou shook his head: "I used my inner demon to see her past hidden deep in her heart, and it was extremely unbearable. Before He Xiao became the Nine Nether Emperor, he seemed to have had some interaction with her. Tong Yiyi became a spy, and he personally recruited her."
The Demon Emperor also said, "Jiuyou is a man of humble origins. He seems to be resourceful and decisive, but in reality, he is driven by emotions and always does things he knows are impossible."
He had a large group of people working for him who did nothing but study the emperors and high-ranking officials of the Mu Kingdom and Cang Yan. They studied everything from their diet and lifestyle to their personal preferences, personality traits, and policy decisions, but the most important question was "why did he do what he did?"
Research motivation, research starting point, research methods, in order to find patterns.
The temperament of the Nine Nether Emperor is difficult to discern as a pattern, and is not very distinct.
Just when you think he's calm, he's actually incredibly passionate.
You might think he would slam his fist on the table and stand up, but he would completely ignore it.
Nie Xiaolou asked, "Is this a weakness?"
"No, that is certainly an advantage." The Demon Emperor shook his head. "If those in power follow the rules like the Way of Heaven, and act like ordinary people who only consider personal gain, working hard from dawn till dusk for profit and avoiding anything without it, and only knowing how to go with the flow, then they are too easy to see through and understand."
If you are seen through by your subordinates, they will cater to your preferences; if you are seen through by your enemies, they will be able to make plans in advance.
On the contrary, it is He Xiao who is unpredictable and difficult for others to understand. No one knows when he will lose his temper or why he will slam his fist on the table.
"Besides, when those in power act like this, more people will be willing to risk their lives for them. Tong Yiyi is just one example."
After saying this, the Demon Emperor fell into deep thought.
(End of this chapter)