Inside the main hall of the Zheng Emperor Palace.
A group of people were kneeling on the ground with shackles on their feet. Ning Chaofan's long hair was messy, and his head was buried deep. His inner emotions were surging, and he did not dare to look directly at Qin Hao on the throne. It was as if he could pretend not to know him, and perhaps both sides would feel better, and his methods would be more ruthless.
The Golden Light City Army was defeated and captured, and Ning Chaofan was reduced to a prisoner. He did not want to cause psychological problems for Qin Hao.
In contrast, City Lord Ning was much calmer. He knelt on the ground and carefully observed Qin Hao's face. He thought of the young man who was repeatedly oppressed by Ning Hongxuan at the auction. Now, he was sitting on the throne with the aura of an Emperor. Who would have thought that this was the Pill Emperor of the East Continent?
City Lord Ning's friendship with Qin Hao was not deep. It was more because his son had a certain relationship with Qin Hao, so he did not feel uncomfortable in his heart. At this time, there was even a faint smile on his face, facing everything very frankly.
To be honest, Qin Hao was their biggest enemy. If there was no Dendi in this battle, Ning Wu would not have been so miserable, and such a big family would not have collapsed overnight, and their clansmen would not have been beheaded.
But City Lord Ning could not hate Qin Hao. From his standpoint, Dendi did not do anything wrong.
Actually, if it weren't for Ning Chaofan, the experts of the Sword Sect, Nightnet Palace, and the Divine Hall would have mercilessly annihilated the people of Golden Light City on the battlefield. They would absolutely not have allowed them to live until now.
All of this, City Lord Ning's heart was as clear as a mirror.
"Mister Qin, you don't have to worry about anything. In the face of right and wrong, you should be decisive. I and my family are lucky to die in Dendi's hands."
City Lord Ning took the initiative to say, begging for death.
As the clansmen of the branch, it was their duty to obey the orders of the main branch. Ning Tianxing's defeat led to the destruction of his family. It could only be said that he was unlucky. If Ning Wu won, the people kneeling on the ground with shackles on their feet would be Qin Hao and the people of the Zheng Clan.
At that time, would the higher-ups of Ning Wu show mercy?
No.
Therefore, City Master Ning did not have any resentment. He knew that if Qin Hao was captured, his Golden Light City would not be able to do anything. They would not have the ability to influence Crown Prince Ning Wu's decision. Ning Chaofan could only watch as Qin Hao died. Presumably, the feeling would not be pleasant.
Fortunately, this problem did not fall on their heads in the end. Otherwise, City Master Ning would feel uneasy and think that he owed Qin Hao.
"You are fortunate enough to die in my hands. Indeed, it can be said that your life was not in vain. However, if I were to kill the City Lord's family, would I still be Dendi?"
Qin Hao waved his hand, indicating his Highness' men to remove the Essence Sealing Locks on City Master Ning and the others.
"You …" Ning Chaofan felt the weight on his leg lighten as the handcuffs were taken away. He suddenly raised his head with a stunned expression.
"After a fight, what, you don't even want to call me Master?"
Qin Hao got up with a smile and walked over, helping Ning Chaofan up from the ground. Looking at his injuries, it must have been a dangerous fight on the battlefield.
Qin Hao's palm brushed over Ning Chaofan's wounds one by one. With the cleansing of a clear stream, the dense flesh and blood quickly healed.
Ning Chaofan's throat was choked with sobs and his eyes were red. He could not say a word.
"Everyone get up. Aside from the surname, there are no outsiders here."
Old Ancestor Zheng also got up from the emperor's chair and shouted outside the hall, "Come, give us a seat."
Immediately, a group of Zheng Clan's guards entered the hall in a neat formation and placed the chairs in front of City Master Ning and the others.
"This …" City Master Ning did not expect the Zheng Clan to be so generous. He nodded with a smile and sat down first.
"Outside the city, the sky is dark and the earth is dark. We are happy and harmonious in the hall. If this spread out, who in the Southern Territory would believe it?"
Holy Emperor Jiang laughed loudly.
"The emperors are generous. We are ashamed of ourselves."
The three Old Ancestors of Golden Light City's Wenhua Garden were ashamed. If the two sides were switched, they would not be able to do this.
"I haven't seen you for decades. You've made progress and entered the Renhuang Realm."
Qin Hao patted Ning Chaofan's shoulder. Ning Chaofan said, "Wasn't I forced?"
He was willing?
He was an exaggerated young master. Indulging in sensual pleasures was the right path in life. If he was not corrupt, he would be sorry for his father, the City Master next to him.
"Hahaha."
Everyone in the hall laughed.
"How do you plan to settle us?"
City Master Ning asked carefully. After all, the people of Golden Light City were prisoners of war. Even if Qin Hao did not kill them, they would not be able to go home.
At this moment, the others were also nervous. They suddenly realized that the world was big, but there was no place to stay.
They could not go back to the forest. If they did not die in the hands of the Zheng Clan, they might be killed by their own clan for betraying the clan.
They could not go back to Golden Light City either. They were not qualified.
And no matter where they went, they would be looked down upon by the people of the outside world.
"City Master, you have made Golden Light City prosperous. It is the largest commercial city in the Southern Region. How can you waste such means?"
Qin Hao glanced at City Master Ning. "The family business is still your family business. You don't have to work for anyone in the future. Your fate should be in your own hands."
"As for the Ningwu Empire."
Qin Hao glanced at everyone.
Li Yuan, Emperor Luo, and Zheng Zu all looked eager. The Ningwu Weave was vast and located at the core of the Southern Region. It was a real treasure land.
"It will be controlled by the Night Luo Palace. The Night Luo Empire will be built. The Night Luo Palace will be the Empress. The elders, stewards, and disciples under her command will be assigned to their own duties.
How could Qin Hao not understand what they were thinking? In the end, he blocked them all with one sentence.
"Ahem, no objection."
Zheng Zu said.
"It's very suitable."
Li Yuan expressed his attitude.
Emperor Luo pouted a few times but didn't say anything.
It would be unrealistic to say that the others didn't have any thoughts when such a fat piece of meat like Ningwu fell into the Night Luo Palace's mouth.
However, in this battle, Qin Hao was in charge. If he didn't bring people to the rescue, the Zheng Clan's casualties would be immeasurable. Now that the Zheng Clan had enough territory, there was no point in being greedy. Besides, as long as Prideful God and Arhat Palace didn't take over, the Night Luo Empire would just be Dendi's empire. The Zheng Clan had never changed their stance from beginning to end, and that was to support Qin Hao.
Therefore, the Night Empress was no threat to the Zheng Clan at all.
As for Li Yuan and Emperor Luo, they didn't put in too much combat power, so how could they take advantage of Dendi?
It was very suitable. After thinking about it, everyone found that Qin Hao's decision was very accurate and wise.
The Night Luo Palace building an empire was undoubtedly the most gentle way for the Zheng Clan, Arhat Palace, and even Prideful God. It would prevent the Southern Region from falling into chaos for a long time.
"I disagree."
At this time, Night Empress stood out with a bitter expression.
"I agree, I agree. We'll follow Master's arrangements."
Su Yongfu followed and tugged at Ye Ninghong's imperial robe, indicating that the woman shouldn't cause trouble.
Night Empress looked at Second Master angrily. Building an empire was easy, but managing it was difficult and tiring. Did Su Yongfu know this?
Ye Ninghong only wanted to be the master of a sect and be carefree while pursuing the Emperor's Dao. That was enough. However, if she became the Empress, she would definitely be annoyed to death by thousands of trifles in the future and grow old quickly.