The atmosphere in the living room was strange, but Little White was still eating and drinking at the table. He did not understand what Ding Meng and Zhan Tian were talking about, nor did he care. For a Steel Mane person like Little White, eating and drinking was the most important thing.
Zhan Tian looked at Little White who was focused on eating and could not help but smile bitterly. "I envy this kid. He's so carefree."
Ding Meng, of course, understood what he meant. Different positions meant different abilities. Correspondingly, the heavier the responsibility on his shoulders, the more he had to worry.
"Why do you think that Master Ming and his wife were killed?" Zhan Tian asked calmly.
Ding Meng said, "Once they died, they naturally had to divide the inheritance and summon Little White back. Besides, Little White has been on the trash planet for so many years. It's time to put him to good use."
Zhan Tian was shocked. "Could it be that the overlords on the main side have found a new energy source?"
"I'm not sure about that!"
Ding Meng said calmly. "I only know one thing. Ming Li and his wife did not die of illness. They were poisoned to death."
During the prayer ceremony, before the priest cremated the bodies, Ding Meng saw with his telekinesis vision that the couple's organs, including their blood, had a strange silver and black color. He was sure that it was not a characteristic of the Steel Mane people, nor was it the energy of the Demons. It was a high-level poison in the Devouring World — the Silverbone Flower.
The message that the Immortal Elemental King had transmitted to him had mentioned that this was a kind of strange poison that originated from the Flame Star. It was immune to high temperature and cold, and could even grow in the harshest environment. However, the Silverbone Flower itself could not be used. After refining it in the Sacred Lake with natural treasures, it would become an extremely powerful slow-acting poison.
The poisoned person would not even realize it. Their organs and functions would gradually weaken, their blood circulation would slow down, and their energy would gradually dissipate. This kind of poison could only be cured by the Holy Grail Federation's top-grade medical cabin.
In fact, only this kind of poison could be effective because the Steel Mane people were also mutated in a harsh environment and were immune to most poisons. How could ordinary poisons kill them?
That was the wonderful part. If they said that the Li couple died from poison, who in the Iron Mane Nation would believe them?
Therefore, their deaths would not arouse any suspicion at all.
"You don't have any evidence to prove it, do you?" Zhan Tian stared at Ding Meng.
Ding Meng sighed helplessly. The evidence had long been cremated by the priest. Even the priest himself probably did not know about it.
"If everything you do is based on evidence, then you won't be able to do anything. It's up to you whether to believe it or not!"
Warsky fell into deep thought again. It was not that he did not believe Ding Meng's words. In fact, he was more inclined to believe Ding Meng's judgment. Such a powerful master would definitely not make such an international joke. However, if this matter was true, then there was only one possibility. The deaths of Ming Li and his wife were probably orchestrated by the people on the main side.
"Who could this person be?" Warsky muttered to himself.
Ding Meng said in a deep voice, "That depends on whose declaration of war is the loudest."
Warsky said, "Assisting the Frogmen Kingdom in battle was Overlord Juntian's suggestion to train our soldiers. Overlord Xilang has always advocated exploring the Fertile Chalk System. His goal is to enter the core of the Great Stellar Vortex. Overlord Neptune has invested most of his existing transportation resources into outer space, hoping to find some better energy sources …"
It was obvious that the Sea God Overlord was the most suspicious.
Ding Meng was a little curious. "With the starship technology of the Iron Mane Empire, you can still perform ultra-long distance interstellar travel?"
This time, Warsky shut up. Looking at his silent expression, it was as if he did not want to talk about this topic anymore.
However, at this moment, Zhan Feng's voice came from the main door. "Overlord, Overlord Neptune sent a message. He will be here in twenty minutes to visit you and Majesty Four."
Only then did Warsky look up in surprise. He looked at Ding Meng with a hint of admiration in his eyes. Could it be that you guessed it right?
Ding Meng, on the other hand, did not really care about these things. He turned his head to look at Little White, who was still chewing. The way it ate made Ding Meng want to try this metal feast.
In less than twenty minutes, heavy footsteps were heard in the yard. Ding Meng saw a group of royal guards escorting a burly old man in. The old man's eyes were bright, and his hair was straight and shiny. When he walked, he looked like a human-shaped black fog, giving off a strong sense of oppression. This must be Overlord Neptune.
Warsky went up to him. "Sir, please forgive me for not coming out to meet you!"
Neptune looked disgusting, but his attitude was very gentle. "Overlord, you are too polite. I heard that Majesty Four is a guest here, so I came to visit."
Little White stopped eating. He knew that Neptune was the highest-ranking officer of the Steel Mane tribe, so he quickly bowed. "Sir Overlord, hello!"
Neptune laughed. "Good, good, good!
I finally see a descendant of our Origin tribe! "
He knew the true origin of the Steel Mane tribe's skin color.
"How was it?
Did you suffer along the way? "Neptune asked warmly.
Little White said timidly, "Thank you, sir. I ate well and rested well!"
"That's good, that's good!"
Neptune looked satisfied. At this time, he looked at Ding Meng. At his level, it was not difficult for him to see some clues about Ding Meng. "Sir Ding, I have heard a lot about you. Now that I have met you, I can see that you are a friend of Majesty Four. This is a blessing!"
Ding Meng was a little surprised. "You know me?"
Neptune did not answer, but an attendant beside him jumped out excitedly and knelt in front of Ding Meng. "Sir Ding, it's really you. Thank you!"
Ding Meng was even more surprised. "Have we met before?"
This savage attendant was very excited. "It's normal that you don't remember me, but I will always remember your kindness. Sir, do you still remember the Rainbow Star System 800 light-years away?"
Ding Meng said, "The Rainbow Star System?"
The savage said, "Yes!"
Ding Meng suddenly remembered. "I know who you are!"
Back then, he was still on the Supreme Starship of the War of Gods Alliance. At that time, the fleets of the major families were stationed at the periphery of the system. The Steel Mane Empire sent a huge black disc-shaped starship. In the remote real-time projection meeting held by Su Yalun, the representative of the Steel Mane Empire was this savage in front of him.
Warsky was already explaining to him. "Sir Ding, this is Lu Qi, the captain and commander of the Long Voyage Regiment."
Lu Qi also explained, "Lord Ding, you don't know this, but back then, we were all threatened by the Federation's fleet, and the Eagle Starship that you were on was the first to leave. The Federation's comprehensive starship chased after you, and our empire's starship took the opportunity to escape. Later on, we were lucky enough to survive the explosion of the Rainbow System. Later on, we asked around and found out that you killed their commander and that monkey woman with the surname Su. You were rescued by the Nuoxing Empire's starship, and all of us brothers on the starship are very grateful to you. If we had crashed outside that time, we would have been completely finished …"
So there was another factor in this. Ding Meng did not care. He waved his hand and said, "Get up and talk!"
Lu Qi quickly got up. "Thank you, Sir Ding!"
Neptune smiled. "Sir Ding, I didn't expect you to have such a deep relationship with the Steel Mane Empire. Are you interested in staying in our capital for a while?"
Ding Meng smiled. "That's not a problem."
Lu Qi quickly said, "Sir Ding, come to our Long Voyage Regiment and give us some guidance. Our brothers in the regiment have heard that you have come to the capital of the Steel Mane Empire, and they all want to see you with their own eyes."
Ding Meng didn't believe this kind of excuse. I've only just arrived and you've already investigated my whereabouts. It would be strange if you came here to brag for no reason.
He turned his head and said, "Lord Overlord, I was just talking to the Overlord about the Steel Mane Empire's starships. Your country has always been lagging behind in this aspect. It's not easy to travel ultra-long distances. Lord Lu, you came here specially. Could it be that you've discovered some treasured land?"
Neptune laughed again. "Sir Ding, you are so straightforward. You are so straightforward."
Ding Meng said word by word, "I don't care. It mainly depends on whether Little White is willing to stay or not."
He emphasized the word 'stay', implying that he might leave at any time. This was because Luzern's intention was to send Little White out of Jinyuan City. Luzern was Bu Jun's subordinate, which represented Bu Jun's intention. Bu Jun was also a wanderer, which was completely contrary to the main side's opinion. Now that he had said these words, it was up to the main side's opinion.
Neptune's expression did not change. He still smiled happily. "His Highness is Sir Ming's beloved son. Naturally, he is a descendant of the royal family. He will definitely return to the imperial city."
Ding Meng smiled. "It doesn't seem right for him to return without a proper title. Besides, Little White and I are used to wandering. We like to travel around."
Neptune could not smile anymore. "Sir Ding, you are too modest. His Highness is from the Steel Mane Origin Race. He should be treated well. How can we let him suffer again?"
"What kind of preferential treatment?"
Ding Meng asked calmly. This was his purpose. He came to the Steel Mane Empire to avoid the Frog Race army, but more importantly, he wanted to obtain benefits for Little White. At the very least, he could not let Little White be fooled and used by others. It would not be right if Little White was met with a mishap.
Neptune said seriously, "Sir Ming was an important minister when he was alive. His Highness can inherit his parents' position and enter a transportation agency. The royal family will also give him a proper name. At the very least, his basic necessities will be guaranteed."
Ding Meng smiled. "With Sir Overlord's identity, this kind of promise will be effective."
Neptune said, "It will definitely be effective. If anyone dares to object, then they are not taking the Patriarch Assembly seriously."
The threat was so strong that Warsky also felt the weight of it.
Ding Meng turned his head and said, "Little White, what do you think?"
Little White obviously did not know what was going on. "Brother Ding Meng, I will go wherever you go!"
Neptune looked at Warsky and said sincerely, "Military Governor, let His Highness go back to the Imperial City and stay there for two days. Sir Ming and his wife have just passed away. At the very least, their siblings should be reunited. What do you think?"
This request was really hard to refuse. Warsky pondered for a while. "Sir, let Zhan Feng and Little Luo follow His Highness. At least there will be people around him. What do you think?"
In the end, he was still worried about Little White's safety. However, Neptune could not refuse this request. He could only compromise. "Alright!"