Dragon's Origin

Chapter 85: Another Gift (Part 2)

Speaking of which, the royal family is in a very awkward position in this world. At least, in the long time since Wang Sheng arrived, few people would talk about the royal family or the court. No matter where it was, they would first say which family's sphere of influence it was, and never mentioned anything like 'all land under the sky belongs to the emperor'. In the eyes of these aristocratic families, the royal family seemed to be nothing more than an insignificant puppet.

As far as Wang Sheng knew, the royal family's control within the kingdom was indeed very low. Sixty percent of the area was controlled by aristocratic families, led by the five major families. Apart from the five major families, there were also several second-tier families controlling the remaining thirty percent of the area.

In addition, there were areas like Worry-Free City, controlled by people who were neither aristocratic families nor the royal family. These places accounted for another half a percent. The area that the royal family could truly control was only half a percent, and it was all concentrated near the imperial city.

It could be said that the royal family was a product of compromise among the aristocratic families. They had no real power, but were given a noble title and enshrined to balance everyone. The local government management was all in the hands of their respective families. The royal decrees could not leave the imperial city.

Wang Sheng had seen similar situations in Earth's history. In Chinese history, there was no shortage of such millennium-old clans. When Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, came to power, even such a powerful monarch had to negotiate with the five surnames and seven clans. In this world, such a situation was not unacceptable.

Wang Sheng had no ill feelings towards the royal family, and of course, no good feelings either. It was just a relationship of 'live and let live'. Now, an old eunuch from the royal family came to his door. What did he want?

"Since you guessed it, I won't pretend anymore," the old eunuch leaned forward slightly, revealing a clearer outline in front of Wang Sheng. "My humble name is not worth mentioning, but I just want you to know that the royal family was the only force that did not participate in persecuting you when you were chased into the Thousand Layered Earth."

"I appreciate it! I appreciate it!" Wang Sheng cupped his fist at the other party, saying he appreciated it, but there was no hint of appreciation on his face.

"Of course, I also know that saying more is just empty words." The old eunuch didn't think there was anything wrong with Wang Sheng's attitude. The attitude of the entire kingdom towards the royal family was like this, and he was already used to it. "Today, I'm taking the liberty of visiting just to pass on a message, to let you know that the royal family will not be your enemy, that's all. I hope that kind of terrifying thing just now will never be used in the palace."

"Do you think I want to provoke so many people for no reason?" Wang Sheng smiled wryly. "I'm forced to. If I don't do something, others will think I can be easily manipulated."

"The royal family will never think of manipulating you." The old eunuch stood up and smiled at Wang Sheng. "If you have the opportunity, take a stroll around the imperial city. Maybe I can treat you to some good tea there."

After speaking, the old eunuch took two steps forward, reached the door, and suddenly turned his head and smiled: "You don't need to be so wary. Seeing how much you're sweating, if I really wanted to do something, I wouldn't be here drinking tea waiting for you. Don't worry, the royal family keeps its word and won't treat you as an enemy."

After saying this, the old eunuch stepped out of the room, his figure disappearing almost instantly. Even with Wang Sheng's eyesight, he couldn't see how he disappeared.

But even though the person disappeared, a trace of his voice remained: "I've left you a gift, as an apology for the intrusion. If you want it, it's at your door. If you don't want it, just burn it down." After the voice faded, the old eunuch's person had completely disappeared.

Wang Sheng finally breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed. As soon as he relaxed, sweat poured out all over his body almost instantly, and he felt a little weak.

Although Wang Sheng acted very relaxed just now, and his words didn't reveal any panic, the anxiety in his heart was no less than any time he faced a strong enemy. At such a close distance, Wang Sheng suspected that even if he had the chance to take out his Glock 17, with the old eunuch's speed of disappearing at the end, he might not have had the chance to pull the trigger.

The old eunuch was really terrifying. Although he didn't do anything out of the ordinary, just the little bit of aura he revealed when he spoke made Wang Sheng feel like he was facing an enemy ten times stronger than a sixth-level lone wolf.

That aura was fleeting, and if one wasn't sensitive enough, they wouldn't even notice it. But Wang Sheng noticed it, and he even suspected that if he hadn't noticed that aura, the old eunuch might have just killed him. A kid with no future, still dreaming of being courted by the royal family?

It wasn't until he became nervous that the old eunuch revealed the royal family's intention to win him over. Of course, the royal family did it relatively discreetly, only saying that they didn't want to be enemies, which could be said to have given Wang Sheng enough face.

Such a powerful master was actually just a eunuch. Wang Sheng suspected whether the royal family really had a Sunflower Manual or some other secret manual that was most suitable for eunuchs to cultivate.

However, even with such a powerful eunuch, the royal family was still suppressed so hard. How terrifying those aristocratic families were was evident. The previous performance of those aristocratic families could be said to have not been their full strength at all.

There was a package at the door, which Wang Sheng saw after he came in. As a cautious sniper, he could detect almost instantly if there was something more in his room, and it was placed in such an obvious place.

After panting for a while and calming his mind, he walked to the door and picked up the package. As soon as he picked it up, Wang Sheng knew what it was and smiled wryly again.

Why were these guys who gave him gifts all like this, as if they had a tacit understanding, and all the gifts they sent were heads.

Wang Sheng didn't know the original identities of these heads. But since the old eunuch had said so, they must be the heads of some important guys, enough to shock many people.

After thinking about it, Wang Sheng didn't burn them as the old eunuch said. Although burning them could reduce a lot of trouble for him, letting them out might cause even less trouble.

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Wang Sheng didn't look at those heads carefully. He just carried the package to the door, then put the package outside the door and untied it, letting those heads roll in front of his courtyard gate.

Back in the room, Wang Sheng lay half-reclined on the bed, maintaining the most comfortable cultivation posture, which was also the posture that allowed him to spring up the fastest, and slowly closed his eyes.

Worry-Free City will definitely be very lively tomorrow. Wang Sheng was looking forward to it, looking forward to seeing some people's faces, which would definitely be very interesting.