Chapter 2566 - 2256: What Are the Deceit Saint’s Preferences?

Regarding the reaction of the Border Wilderness people upon seeing the Liu Family members, Liu Qingyun didn’t think there was anything unusual about it.

They could learn news of the Border Wilderness and come here, so naturally others from Central State could also come. Perhaps people from Central State arrived in the Border Wilderness long before them.

The natives of the Border Wilderness have seen many people from Central State, so they wouldn’t find it strange.

After a while, a young man in armor ascended the ramparts and spoke to the Liu Family members below the city wall: "I am Wang Yu, the City Lord of Spirit Hill City. Before allowing you into the city, I need to ask you a few questions."

The Liu Family’s Second Elder spoke: "Please ask, City Lord, we will answer truthfully."

"Which city in Central State do you come from?"

The Second Elder replied truthfully: "We come from Sky Radiance City."

Wang Yu continued to ask: "Who is the strongest among you, and what realm do they belong to?"

The Second Elder said: "The strongest in the Liu Family is our Family Head, who is a Mystic Realm Spirit Warrior."

In his heart, the Second Elder thought that their Family Head’s earlier words were not unreasonable. To avoid attracting the attention of the Deceit Saint, it was best to report their realm as lower.

However, upon hearing the Second Elder’s words, Wang Yu on the ramparts laughed, and the surrounding soldiers laughed along with him.

At that moment, the Second Elder asked in confusion: "Why does the City Lord laugh?"

Wang Yu then said: "Distinguished guests from Central State, although we are from the Border Wilderness, and may have limited knowledge, you shouldn’t deceive us with such absurd lies."

"The road from Central State to the Border Wilderness is long, and full of strangeness. If only a Mystic Realm Spirit Warrior is leading, how could you possibly reach the Border Wilderness?"

"Other Central State visitors, even if they falsely report their realm, will claim their strongest is in the Heavenly Realm."

"Your reported realm is too low, treating us like fools."

Upon hearing Wang Yu’s words, the Second Elder blushed.

It seems that the natives of the Border Wilderness are not fools; indeed, he reported their realm too low.

Wang Yu then went on: "Forget it, if you don’t want to disclose your realm, it’s fine."

"However, I must remind you, Dazhou has Saint Realm experts in residence; I hope you will refrain from wrongdoing upon entering Dazhou."

The Second Elder promptly said: "Rest assured, City Lord, we will abide by Dazhou’s laws and not act rashly."

Wang Yu then instructed the gate soldiers: "Open the gates and let them pass."

As soon as he finished speaking, the heavy gates slowly opened.

Upon seeing the gates open, the Liu Family’s carriage proceeded towards them.

As the Liu Family’s carriage entered the city, the Liu Family members were instantly stunned by the scene inside.

The entire city was brightly lit; almost every street was adorned with lanterns, and people filled the streets, bustling and lively.

Even in the Immortal Cities of Central State, such a lively scene was unheard of.

The Liu Family coachmen, upon witnessing such sights, temporarily forgot to drive the horses forward.

At that moment, Wang Yu descended from the ramparts and approached the Liu Family’s convoy, speaking to the Second Elder among them: "Judging by the size of your convoy, you don’t seem to be from an ordinary family?"

"If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

As the City Lord of the borders, it was his duty to understand the background of those from Central State; this was a great opportunity to establish a rapport with the Liu Family.

The Liu Family had just arrived in the Border Wilderness and were unfamiliar with it, surely needing someone to brief them about the region.

Rather than have the Liu Family inquire among Dazhou citizens, it was better to proactively disclose some information to them.

After hearing Wang Yu’s words, the Second Elder said: "Should the City Lord be willing to inform us about the Border Wilderness, the Liu Family will be deeply grateful."

With a smile, Wang Yu said: "It is my duty; no need for formalities."

"Since you’re new to the Border Wilderness and unfamiliar with it, why not stay at the City Lord’s Mansion tonight? You can depart once you find a suitable place to settle."

The Second Elder said: "We have quite a few people in the Liu Family; won’t we be bothering the City Lord?"

Wang Yu said: "No worries, the City Lord’s Mansion is large enough to accommodate thousands."

The Second Elder said: "In that case, we’d be troubling the City Lord."

Wang Yu then led the way: "Please follow me, everyone, I will take you to the City Lord’s Mansion."

He then took a leap onto the lead carriage of the Liu Family, and guided the convoy to the City Lord’s Mansion.

On the way to the City Lord’s Mansion, the Liu Family’s Second Elder asked from the side: "City Lord Wang, what are the preferences of the Deceit Saint?"

Upon hearing the Second Elder’s inquiry, Wang Yu laughed and said: "Why do all you Central State people like asking about the Deceit Saint?"

The Second Elder replied: "We must ask; after all, matters in the Border Wilderness all relate to the Deceit Saint, and we might have to deal with her in the future; without knowing her preferences, how can we please her?"

Wang Yu said: "I know what you’re thinking, but you won’t have the opportunity to interact with her."

"She always stays in the Great Zhou Palace, rarely appearing."

Chu Yuqin’s information is public, so Wang Yu wasn’t afraid to reveal it to those from Central State.

The Second Elder continued asking: "City Lord Wang, I’m curious about why the Deceit Saint protects the people of the Border Wilderness?"

"To the mysterious beings, aren’t humans all just prey?"

Wang Yu said: "I’m unsure about that question; you’ll have to ask our Regent King."

The Second Elder, puzzled, asked: "Regent King?"

Wang Yu said: "The Regent King is our Empress’s Imperial Husband."

"Due to his presence, the mysterious beings in the Border Wilderness don’t harm people; the Deceit Saint was attracted by him."

Upon hearing Wang Yu’s response, the Liu Family members were very surprised. Someone could actually draw the Deceit Saint’s attention and prevent mysterious beings from harming humans.

The Second Elder continued his probe: "What is the Regent King’s strength?"

Wang Yu replied: "He should be at the Emperor Realm; I’m not clear on his exact power, but I’ve heard he once instantaneously killed a Saint Realm expert."

With Wang Yu’s answer, the Liu Family elders immediately thought of someone.

On their way to the Border Wilderness, they’d heard about major powers from Central State coming to search for Ancient Inheritance, only to leave empty-handed.

Reportedly, the reason these powers left the Border Wilderness was due to the emergence of a powerful Emperor Realm.

This Emperor Realm could slay a Saint Realm with a mere flick.

This person is likely the Regent King Wang Yu mentioned.

Yet, even if this so-called Regent King could instantly kill a Saint Realm expert, he shouldn’t be able to control the actions of the mysterious beings, right?

The mysteries far exceed the power of Spirit Martial Artists, and this Regent King is only an Emperor Realm; the Deceit Saint’s power completely crushes that of an Emperor Realm Spirit Warrior, yet he can command a Deceit Saint.

Although the Liu Family was curious, they didn’t plan to ask further, as it concerns others’ essential secrets. They wouldn’t learn much even if they tried to inquire.

If their curiosity on this matter were excessive, they might inadvertently anger the Regent King.

The Liu Family was in the Border Wilderness for survival. Offending the most powerful person there would leave them without a foothold.

At this moment, the Second Elder quickly changed the topic: "City Lord Wang, besides Dazhou, are there other dynasties in the Border Wilderness?"

Wang Yu said: "There were before, but after the arrival of Eternal Night, all dynasties in the Border Wilderness joined Dazhou."

The Second Elder said: "Is it because Dazhou is protected by the Deceit Saint?"

Wang Yu said: "Yes."