Chapter 8: The King's Invitation

  The front of the Hou Mansion has a spacious main hall, often used to entertain relatively important guests. Those who can enter this door are at least a big shot from a certain faction or a high-ranking official from the imperial court, a giant in the business world, etc.

  Under Nuan Xiang's lead, Xia Tian rushed straight to the main hall. When they reached the entrance, Nuan Xiang stopped and Xia Tian went in on her own.

  In the main hall, Wang Su Ya sat in the host seat, and a short and stout middle-aged man sat in the guest seat. Xia Tian recognized him at a glance, this was Xia Fu, a steward of Yong Cheng County Prince's mansion.

  It was just a trivial matter, but as it turned out, after the passage of countless years, Xia Tian shouldn't have recognized this person at a glance. The reason why such an unthinkable thing happened was because of something Xia Fu had done in the past, something that made him extremely resentful, and even though so many years had passed, he still remembered it vividly.

  After the Yongcheng County Wangfu was confiscated and destroyed, Wang Suoya took Xia Tian to escape. They had a chance to escape, but it was ruined by Xia Fu, leading to Wang Suoya's tragic death. Xia Tian hated him deeply, how could he not remember it clearly?

  When Xia Tian's cultivation was successful, the first one to take revenge was Xia Fu. Xia Tian had tortured him for a hundred years before letting him die.

  It's enough for Xia Fu to be proud of himself, being able to make a great Luo Jinxian remember him, even if he knew his future outcome, he might not want Xia Tian to remember.

  She stepped into the main hall and glanced at Xia Fu with a faint gaze. There was no sadness or joy, no resentment or hatred in Xia Tian's eyes, only a calm indifference.

  The resentment of the past life, the hatred of the past life, the grievance of the past life, after tormenting Xia Fu for a hundred years, has been vented almost completely. Moreover, he himself had another chance to start anew, so no matter how many regrets there were, they could be changed. Therefore, he can now be indifferent to this person.

  "Mother, you're in such a hurry for me to come over, I don't know what's going on."

  He gave a slight bow to Wang Su Ya and ignored Xia Fu. Xia Tian sat down by himself and said loudly.

  "Fu Guanjia came over and said he had something important to discuss with you. I asked him to tell me first, but he insisted on telling you in person, so I sent Nuan Xiang to call for you."

  Maintaining her elegant and refined demeanor, Wang Su Ya said as she cast her gaze towards Xia Fu.

  "Xiaohu, what brings you here?"

  Xia Tian asked Xia Fu with a stern expression.

  As soon as Xia Tian spoke, Xia Fu's face sank immediately, and his gaze towards Xia Tian became even more gloomy. Even Wang Su Ya looked at Xia Tian with some surprise.

  In the past, Xia Fu had always been addressed with respect as "Fubo", but today he was directly called Xiafu, and his tone was still so stiff. The change in attitude was a bit too drastic.

  "In summer, the king has an order, telling you to quickly go and pay respects, come with me quickly."

  His face turned sour to the extreme, as if someone owed him 250 yuan, Xia Fu said coldly to Xia Tian.

  Apart from when he was eighteen and became a first-class marquis, the day he met Xia Tian and Xia Wudang, for the rest of his life, he didn't see Xia Wudang even once a year.

  Today, Xia Wutang surprisingly remembered him and even asked Xia Fu to invite him, which made Xia Tian feel a bit strange, fearing it might not be a good thing.

  In the summer, Wang Su-ya, who was as clever as ice and snow and had a heart like orchids, couldn't help but wonder. She furrowed her delicate eyebrows and asked Xia Fu with a puzzled expression: "Fu Guanjia, what did Master Wang want to see Xia Tian for? Could you please do us a favor and reveal a thing or two beforehand, so we can be prepared?"

  "The prince only asked me to come over and invite people, as for what specific matter it is, I don't know either. The princess asked me, but it's putting me in a difficult position."

  On his gloomy face, he forced out a faint smile that was not a smile at all, and Xia Fu said with seeming respect.

  In the palace, Wang Su Ya was not valued, but as a queen, she was still the master. Xia Fu would not embarrass her in front of others, no matter how disdainful he felt inside.

  Not having asked anything, Wang Su Ya felt a sense of regret. She took out a folded silver note from her purse and handed it to Xia Fu, saying: "This is just a small token, please accept it with a smile, and also give me some advice."

  A dignified princess, yet has to bribe a servant, it can be seen how difficult Wang Su Ya and Xia Tian's situation is in the palace, making him feel heartbroken while at the same time, a surge of anger that cannot be suppressed.

  A surge of anger, a fury that seemed to shake the very heavens, arose in Xia Tian's heart, driving him to destroy the entire Yongcheng Prefecture Wangfu, and even the Great Xia Empire, or perhaps the entire world.

  Don't doubt it, Xia Tian absolutely has this ability. Standing at the top of all heavens and realms as a Daluo Golden Immortal, when enraged, is terrifying beyond imagination.

  An ordinary man's anger can still lead to a bloodbath of three feet, but the Great Luo Golden Immortal's anger would be the destruction of the infinite world and the downfall of countless immortals. How could a small world like this withstand it?

  Even if the current summer is no longer a great Luo Jinxian, but as long as he is given some time, his strength can be completely improved to a very high level, and destroying a small world is not an illusion.

  "I'm sorry, Princess. I really didn't know anything about it. I just came to deliver a message. If there's nothing else, would you please let me go with the Marquis? The Prince is probably getting impatient."

  Xia Fu's face was expressionless, with a completely official and impersonal attitude.

  Xiafu's attitude made Wang Su Ya's unease even more intense, just as she was about to say a few more words and try to get something out of Xiafu's mouth, but was interrupted by Xia Tian.

  "Mother, don't worry about it, I've decided to go with Xiaofu."

  He stretched out his hand and stopped Wang Suya's next move, Xia Tian said firmly.

  Wang Su Ya is a very clever woman, but when it comes to summer, she loses her composure and gets interrupted, but once she calms down, everything becomes clear.

  Xia Wutang summoned him, and Xia Tian couldn't not go. Whatever he faced, good or bad, he had to face it head-on. Knowing some news in advance didn't necessarily change anything.

  And looking at Xia Fu's expectant appearance, he was secretly making some despicable plans in his heart, and even if he went to ask him, it would be of no use.

  Having thought it through, Wang Su Ya knew that no matter what kind of trouble Xia Tian had stirred up, from now on, she would bravely face it head-on. If it was a calamity of epic proportions, she would sacrifice herself to protect Xia Tian.

  "Fu Guanjia, Wang Ye summoned Xia Tian to pass by, did he say it's not allowed for me to follow?"

  With a cold face, Wang Su Ya asked in a chilly tone.

  "Uh, this...this isn't it."

  Xiafu's eyes darted back and forth, and he spoke hesitantly.

  Exquisite appearance, elegant temperament, majestic voice, no matter what words are spoken, Wang Su Ya absolutely surpasses any noblewoman.

  Wang Su Ya came down sternly, putting immense pressure on Xia Fu, not daring to be the slightest bit presumptuous, and could only attend to her as she got into the carriage, heading together to the Wang estate.

  Then, in front of them was a team of one hundred guards blowing whistles to clear the way, followed by a luxurious and majestic carriage, as well as two high-headed horses, on which sat Xia Tian and Xia Fu.