Chapter 101.2

Subsequently, Lin Beifan disclosed the location of Peng Kingdom’s treasure trove to Eunuch Liu, instructing him to retrieve it.

Due to the presence of a meteorite from beyond the heavens (outer space), weighing 5000 jin, even an Innate would find it extremely difficult to carry back.

Therefore, Lin Beifan asked Empty Hand Master and Wine Sword Immortal to go together to retrieve it.

A week later, they returned.

Lin Beifan looked at the stone before him, pitch-black and unsightly, having crushed the floor beneath it, and said, “This is the meteorite from beyond the heavens. It truly looks cumbersome and very hard!”

Wine Sword Immortal gave a wry smile, “It is indeed very hard. I exerted all my strength and couldn’t even leave a mark on it! This is definitely a rare material for crafting weapons, perfectly suited for forging divine arms and sharp blades!”

Empty Hand Master nodded, “It is indeed a fine item. However, it will only reveal its miraculous potential in the hands of a master smith; otherwise, it’s just a piece of scrap iron! I know a few master smiths, shall we invite them to give it a try?”

Lin Beifan nodded, “Alright! I’ll leave this matter to you!”

……

Then, Lin Beifan issued an order…

“Peng Kingdom’s Emperor, having made meritorious contributions by presenting treasures, is hereby granted the title of Duke of Peng, with all the privileges and treatments of a duke!”

Upon receiving the decree, the Emperor of Peng Kingdom breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he could no longer be an Emperor, at least his life and wealth were preserved, which to him was more than enough.

The reason he came here was that he knew the previous three Emperors were all living well. Even though they no longer held power, they still had status and money to spend, allowing them to enjoy their old years in peace.

For the monarch of a fallen nation, this ending wasn’t too bad.

The Empress called out, “Your Majesty…”

The Emperor of Peng Kingdom waved his hand, “Don’t call me ‘Your Majesty’ anymore. I am no longer an Emperor, just call me ‘Master’. From now on, we’ll all live here peacefully and keep a low profile, understand?”

Everyone nodded in understanding, “Yes, Master!”

Afterward, everyone got busy cleaning up and moving luggage. Someone even bought a string of firecrackers to set off, hoping to bring good luck.

The Emperor of Peng Kingdom watched everyone bustling about and couldn’t help but sigh.

It seemed as though everyone had come to terms with their situation, ready to embrace a new life, but when it came to him, he still couldn’t let go and felt a pang of sorrow in his heart.

After all, he was once a lofty Emperor!

Now he has become a duke with a title but no power, the drop is simply too great!

He can’t help but think of the other three monarchs who lost their nations. How did they cope?

Are there things he should be cautious about in his daily life?

How can he live a peaceful life?

He wants to seek their wisdom and learn from their experiences.

“You all carry on with your work, I’m going out for a walk!” The Emperor of Peng Kingdom waved his hand and walked out the door.

No sooner had he stepped out than he encountered three individuals of extraordinary bearing.

Upon seeing the Emperor of Peng Kingdom, they exchanged glances and simultaneously nodded to each other.

One of them spoke up and asked, “Are you the ruler of Peng Kingdom?”

The Emperor of Peng Kingdom was taken aback, “How do you know?”

A second person asked, “Are you planning to seek out the Duke of Mo, the Duke of Shang, and the Duke of An?”

The Emperor of Peng Kingdom was baffled once more, “How do you know that too?”

The third person spoke up, “Are you filled with confusion, unsure of where to go or what to do? That’s why you want to seek their advice on how to survive well here?”

The Emperor of Peng Kingdom couldn’t hold back anymore, “How do you know everything?”

The three men burst into laughter, “Because we are the Duke of Mo, Duke of Shang, and Duke of An! We’ve walked the same path, so naturally, we understand your situation!”

“Let’s go, we’ve been waiting for you for a long time!”

“The feast is ready; we can eat while we talk!”

“Whatever questions you have, we can help you find the answers!”

Four people walked away arm in arm.

After being consoled by the three Emperors, the Emperor of Peng Kingdom finally came to terms with his concerns, chuckling and shaking his head: “I never imagined that the issue I’ve been worrying about isn’t really an issue at all, because he never took me seriously in the first place!”

“That’s exactly it!”

The Emperor of Mo Kingdom laughed. “So we should enjoy life and not make ourselves miserable!”

“As long as you don’t meddle with power, you can live a relaxed and carefree life!”

“Absolutely! I feel much more comfortable now than when I was an Emperor. I can spend money freely without fear!”

“It’s rare for us four former Emperors to get together. This is quite a serendipitous occasion. Let’s toast to our fate!”

The four Emperors raised their glasses together: “Cheers!”

Just then, a round of applause came from not too far away: “What a refined pleasure you Emperors have! Gathering together like this, aren’t you afraid of arousing the jealousy of other Emperors?”

The four Emperors were immediately displeased.

“What we want to do is none of your business!”

“Just mind your own affairs!”

“After all, we are Dukes, not someone that commoners like you can provoke!”

But soon, they were stunned: “This seems to be His Majesty’s voice!”

They rushed over immediately and discovered that despite being in disguise, the person before them was unmistakably His Majesty Lin Beifan.

They became somewhat flustered: “Your Majesty, what brings you here?”

“I’m on an incognito visit, just passing by and decided to rest here for a moment and have something to eat! I didn’t expect to encounter all of you, what a coincidence!”

Lin Beifan smiled warmly at the four Emperors and said, “You’re all gathered together, are you planning to form an Avengers Alliance?”

The four Emperors were unnerved by Lin Beifan’s gaze.

The Emperor of the Mo Kingdom was the quickest to respond: “No, we are the Alliance of the Failed Front!”

The other Emperors also spoke up to explain, “Exactly, exactly… We are the League of the Failed!, just keeping each other warm, with no thoughts of revenge!”

Lin Beifan gave a slight smile, picked up a chopstick, and with a snap, twisted it apart.

Then he picked up several chopsticks and exerted a bit of force but did not break them.

“Do you know what this means?”

“Unity is strength!”

“No!” Lin Beifan shook his head and applied a bit more force, and the chopsticks snapped apart with several cracks.

“My intention is that even if you all band together, you cannot defeat or threaten me!”

The four Emperors: “…”

Lin Beifan stood up with a smile: “So, there’s no need to be tense. Just do whatever you need to do; I won’t take it to heart! I’ve had my fill, so I’m heading back now. I wish you all a pleasant time today!”

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