<h4>Chapter 1127: Chapter 1124: His Name Is Xu Wendong</h4>


    Li Jinchuan felt incredulous.


    On the spot, Xu Wendong was poisoned to death in the family inn, and he checked the other’s condition.


    Confirmed dead as a doornail.


    But who would have guessed that today he’d see him alive and kicking right in front of his eyes?


    Seeing Li Jinchuan’s shocked expression, Patriarch Lu nearly burst intoughter.


    Because he also thought Xu Wendong had died.


    But when he saw Xu Wendong beside his granddaughter earlier, he was equally shocked, once thinking he was seeing a ghost.


    Lu Nanyan spoke up to exin, "Senior Li, Young Master Xu indeed died from the poisonst time, but my Lu Family gave him a Great Restoration Pill, and then he woke up!"


    Li Jinchuan smiled and shook his head, "That’s not important anymore, is it?"


    He knew.


    He was highly likely mistaken.


    Of course.


    That’s not important either.


    What’s important is that the Li Family has already fallen out with the Zhao Family.


    Yes.


    The initial conflict between the Lu Family and Zhao Family had forcibly dragged the Li Family into it.


    "Patriarch Li, how is the Li Family’s business doingtely?" Patriarch Lu’s face bore a subtle smile, clearly touching on a sore subject.


    Li Jinchuan shook his head, "After the eventsst time, my Li Family’s business shrank by one third."


    Patriarch Lu said, "The Zhao Family is indeed very excessive."


    Li Jinchuan didn’t speak, he nced at Xu Wendong and then said, "Could it be that this young friend has crafted the Pojing Pill?"


    He found it increasingly difficult to see through Xu Wendong.


    This fellow was clearly a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, but he gave off an aura...


    Patriarch Lu: "Today is the Monarch’s birthday, the Lu Family’s gift is bound to be astonishing, thereby earning the Monarch’s favor."


    He didn’t say much more; some matters are best left touched upon lightly.


    Li Jinchuan said, "If that’s indeed the case, my Li Family is willing to forge a friendship with the Lu Family across generations."


    The rtionship between the Li and Lu families was not too good, but also not interfering with each other.


    But now it’s different, they have amon enemy, the Zhao Family.


    If the Lu Family can win the Monarch’s favor this time, Li Jinchuan is also willing to join forces with the Lu Family against the Zhao Family.


    At this moment.


    Zhao Changtian, dressed in a white robe, approached from afar with his eldest son and grandson.


    Seeing the Lu family, a trace of contempt shed in Zhao Changtian’s eyes, and he quickly strode forward.


    "Eh, who is this youngster? Quite unfamiliar!" Zhao Changtian focused his gaze on Xu Wendong, after all, he hadn’t seen the individual before.


    Zhao Changtian’s son and grandson also showed puzzled expressions.


    Today was the Monarch’s birthday banquet, they all felt proud and honored to be present here.


    Anyone who came, came with their grandsons.


    However.


    Patriarch Lu only brought his granddaughter and a stranger, a young man without his son, which naturally piqued curiosity.


    Lu Nanyan smiled and said, "Patriarch Zhao, let me formally introduce to you, this person beside me is an alchemist we hired a month ago from the Lu Family."


    "His name is Xu Wendong."


    "What?"


    As Lu Nanyan mentioned Xu Wendong’s name, Zhao Changtian’s pupils suddenly trembled fiercely, feeling his scalp tingle.


    Although he hadn’t seen Xu Wendong.


    The name was far too familiar to him.


    Only...


    He was clearly dead.


    How could he still be alive?


    What the hell is going on?


    A sense of foreboding rose in Zhao Changtian’s heart, especially seeing the faint smiles on Patriarch Lu and Lu Nanyan’s faces.


    He vaguely knew, Xu Wendong could very likely have already crafted the Pojing Pill.


    This was beyond his expectation.


    However.


    After a moment’s distraction, his eyes still showed contempt.


    What if Xu Wendong crafted the Pojing Pill?


    With his ability, could he possibly craft a high-grade Pojing Pill?


    At this time.


    Li Jinchuan’s voice sounded, "Mr. Zhao, I’ve heard that Emerald Bamboo Mountain has been razed to the ground? Did you possibly offend someone outside?"


    Upon hearing these words, Zhao Changtian’s expression instantly froze, feeling like he’d eaten dung, wanting to vomit but couldn’t, unable to swallow back either.


    He knew well that this was all Li Jinchuan’s doing, but he had no evidence whatsoever.


    It’s truly infuriating!


    Taking a deep breath, he said, "Mr. Li, standing in position at this time might be a bit too early!"


    Li Jinchuan’s eyes shed with coldness, "Do I have any choice but to stand in position, does my Li Family have any room left?"


    Li Jinchuan knew very well, even if the Lu Family didn’t win the Monarch’s favor today, the Zhao Family wouldn’t let them off.


    "Hmph!" Zhao Changtian snorted coldly, "We’ll see how this goes, let’s see who canughst!" With that said, he led his offspring to the side.


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    At eight in the evening.


    A eunuch in a ck python robe walked from the distant hall, upon his appearance, the near ten thousand attendees immediately stopped their private conversations.


    The scene was so quiet a pin drop could be heard.


    Everyone knew that this person was Nine Thousand Years Old of the ckwater Kingdom, even as a eunuch, he was second only to one, above ten thousand.


    He nced at the crowd below the stage, producing a sharp note from his mouth, "Let the music y!"


    Instantly.


    The surrounding musicians began to y melodious notes, some pce maids appeared on stage, dancing joyfully.


    And amidst the joyful and pleasing notes.


    The Monarch of ckwater appeared amongst the people, dressed in a golden dragon robe, full of authority.


    He stood at eight feet tall, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding amanding aura with every gesture.


    Behind him were the favored royal consorts from the harem.


    Also, a crowd of princes and princesses.


    They all appeared in formal attire, looking very grand.


    Seeing this scene, everyone simultaneously bowed and greeted, uttering auspicious words like ’Blessings abound.’


    The Monarch of ckwater smiled and nodded, then sat on the dragon seat directly ahead, "No need for excessive courtesy, please be seated!"


    Upon hearing his words, then everyone took their seats.


    Although there were tens of thousands present.


    Yet not a sound was made.


    After everyone was seated, the Monarch of ckwater said some official words, followed by raising a ss to thank the heavens, then thanking the people of the world.


    And prayed for the ckwater Kingdom to have favorable weather and for the people to live in peace.


    Xu Wendong also realized, the so-called birthday banquet, much like on Earth, involves arge group of people eating and drinking.


    Of course.


    The cliché gift-giving segment was inevitable.


    However, different from Earth, the gifts from the civil and military officials were quite surprising.


    They presented their political achievements, greatly pleasing the Monarch of ckwater.


    After the gifts from the civil and military officials, it was the turn of the merchants.


    Including the four major families of Heishui City and merchant representatives from various states and counties.


    They brought out some rare minerals, spiritual medicine, and other items.


    Zhao Changtian lifted a jade vial with both hands, respectfully presenting it before the Monarch of ckwater, suppressing his excitement as he said, "Your Majesty, this is a Pojing Pill that themoner specially requested an alchemist to craft for you, I hope you like it!"


    The Monarch of ckwater’s eyes shed with brilliance, "Oh? You really have a Pojing Pill?"