Chapter 16

Chapter 16

In the imperial capital city of the Golden Leaf Empire, at the estate of the Nord family.

Raymond Nord finished reading the confidential report in his hand and with a flash of energy, the report turned into ashes.

Lilith, did you see that? That brat Qi Bei has finally made some progress. Whoever dares to laugh at him in the future, Ill twist off their heads, Raymond Nord said, stroking the emerald ring on his finger with a mix of contentment and sadness in his eyes.

Raymond Nord was the leader of his generation of the Nord family, but he may not necessarily be the next patriarch.

As the patriarch of this massive family, leadership ability and strong power were important, but having heirs was also crucial.Read latest chapters at novelhall.com Only

Among Raymonds dozen or so brothers, he had the fewest heirs, only two sons. After his wife died in childbirth, he never remarried, and Qi Bei, one of his sons, was destined to be a weak person all his life because of his lack of talent.

However, Raymond did not marginalize Qi Bei because of his weakness. Of his two sons, Huaian resembled him, while Qi Bei strongly resembled his mother. Because Qi Bei couldnt cultivate magic and battle qi, Raymond was overly protective of him.

The patriarch disagreed with this approach, but Raymond insisted on it and could not bear to see Qi Bei suffer even the slightest discomfort. Instead, he was very strict with Huaian, the genius of the family, in order to toughen him up.

But now, Qi Bei has risen like a star. Although Raymond still couldnt believe it, he knew that what Huaian said must be true, and he just had to personally verify it when Qi Bei returned.

Emperor Han Mo, youve handled the marriage of Ming Yue and Qi Bei so well this time. Haha. Raymond thought of this and couldnt help but laugh out loud.

Han Mo, the Emperor of the Han Royal family, was a talented and ambitious ruler, but the conflict between imperial power and noble families could never be resolved, no matter the dynasty or the generation. This conflict was even more acute in the Golden Leaf Empire.

Even if the Nord family were to give up their power now, with their influence and appeal, Emperor Han Mo would still be restless and uneasy, unless the Nord family was completely eradicated.

But with tens of thousands of people in the Nord family, how could they be slaughtered like sheep? Therefore, the conflict between the two sides was irreconcilable.

The fifth young master of the Nord family, the supposed waste, has returned alive from the Undead Mountain Range.

This news quickly spread throughout the capital city. From high-ranking officials and nobles to ordinary citizens, almost everyone was talking about it. If someone didnt know, they would be looked down upon.

The unicorn cub in her arms let out a few neighs, unable to understand what its master was talking about.

Kill him! a creepy voice sounded in Ming Yues ear, and behind her, a ghostly figure appeared out of nowhere.

Ming Yues expression did not change in the slightest. She wasnt asking the unicorn cub earlier; she was asking this mysterious person.

He cant die now. Fathers plan has not yet been completed. If he dies, the Nord family will surely retaliate, and I will be the criminal of the Golden Leaf Empire. Ming Yue said calmly.

I only know how to kill people. Asking me what to do is as good as asking for nothing. The mysterious person finished speaking and gradually disappeared, soon becoming nothing more than obscure particles in the sunlight, dissipating into the air.

Ah, I wasnt really asking. I just wanted to talk to someone. Ming Yue sighed, lightly stroking the strands of hair on her forehead.

The southern gate of the imperial capital was guarded by two columns of fully armed soldiers on the left and right. On top of the city wall above the gate, Emperor Han Mo stood with deep and profound gaze looking into the distance.

On Han Mos left side stood his trusted ministers, while on his right were several core members of the Nord family.

The head of the Nord family Kurt Nord, however, sat in a chair behind the Emperor. The old man who was famous throughout the empire, but now looks old and worn out. His face was like tree bark, and his eyes are somewhat hazy. He held a cane made of an unknown material, which looks like it could fall apart at any moment.

However, Kurt Nord has looked like this for the past ten years and was still alive and well. He just looks a little more aged now.

You old coot, why arent you dead yet? Han Mo glanced at Kurt Nord, who was dozing off, and cursed in his heart. He could guarantee that this old mans appearance is just an act, so he still had to smile kindly and respectfully at him.

Oh, Lord Kurt, its quite windy here. You should go back and wait, Emperor Han Mo said with concern.

Ahwhat did Your Majesty say just now? My hearing is not so good, Kurt opened his hazy eyes and looked at Emperor Han Mo.

Emperor Han Mo repeated what he said, and only then did Kurt nod and say loudly, Your Majestys health is important. If Its windy, please dont bother to wait. I respectfully bid farewell to Your Majesty.

Kurts voice was loud enough for everyone on the city wall and below to hear.