Facing Ji Ruling's invitation, Xiao Jin and Xiao Pig were both silent for a moment, and shook their heads at the same time, "We have discussed this issue before, and our thoughts are very consistent, Xiao Pig and I are both ready to stay in the Beast Domain to improve our strength, you also know, compared to your human place, these 100,000 mountains are more suitable for the two of us to survive, not to mention that the elders of the Dragon Domain have already gone back, if the people of the Tianwu Palace come to make trouble again, I can also contribute here, right?"

"Yes, boss, this time it was all thanks to you that the two of us survived, and I don't want to be a burden to you, this time I will go back to my father's and mother's families to be baptized, and then the strength can be closer, and I can also share some responsibilities for you at that time."

Of course, Ji Ruling didn't expect them to refuse, so he was anxious, "Didn't you just make a breakthrough, what are you doing in such a hurry, let's go out together, combine work and rest, maybe there will be any chance you can encounter."

The two of them still shook their heads, "Ji Ruling, now is not the time to relax, after the previous battle with the cottage demon king, we found out that the gap between our strength and the demon clan is so big, if we don't improve, we will be powerless when we are really needed, we don't want your kid to use any more imprinting powers, and almost lose his own life."

Seeing their firm eyes, Ji Ruling could only nod helplessly, "Okay, since you are so persistent, of course I will respect your choice, then I wish you a breakthrough as soon as possible, if you need anything, contact me, I will definitely come to help."

Chi Yu and Shi Tian'er of course left with Ji Ruling, staying in the Dragon Clan during this time, both of them have gained a lot, the progress of the Emperor Scorpion King is good, it should not be long before they can break out of the cocoon, Shi Tian'er's cold ice dragon flame is also becoming more and more proficient, the dragon power in the flames has become more powerful, after staying for so long, they also have some feelings for this, and now they are a little reluctant to leave.

"How about now, where to lobby?" After leaving the 100,000 Mountains and returning to the town, they finally tasted the familiar taste, and the next things continued to be arranged, now there are already four major guilds and four major families of the beast clan in Ji Ruling's camp, but this still seems to be a little thin compared to the power of the Tianwu Hall in the Hundred Battles Continent, so they are ready to hurry up and pull more forces to their side.

Ji Ruling thought about it and seemed to have an arrangement in his heart, "I also have some friendship with the Heavenly Sword Gate, the Heavenly Sword Gate is the first swordsman, if we can, it will also give the swordsmen of the world a point, but the Heavenly Sword Gate is in the Middle Continent Region, a little farther, since we are still in the territory of the Southern Ming Empire, then I will go and see an old friend of mine first."

They rested in the city for a few days, and immediately headed for the capital of the Southern Ming Empire.

The monarch of the Southern Ming Empire, Zhu Hong, used to be Ji Ruling's friend, when he helped Zhu Hong regain control of the East and West Factories and Jinyiwei from the hands of the eunuch Cao Man, Ji Ruling was disguised as an iron ruthless god of six doors, and now he Ji Ruling's identity that Zhu Hong did not know.

For the sake of safety, he arranged Chi Yu and Shi Tian'er in the inn, re-disguised himself as Iron Ruthless, and then ran directly into the palace at night, wanting to catch up with that person, and by the way, he planned to pull the Nanming Empire into his camp, and he didn't know if he said goodbye after retrieving the Lock Demon Tower, and Zhu Hong still remembered himself.

I haven't seen each other for so many years, I heard that Zhu Hong managed the entire Southern Ming Empire very well, worked hard, the first few young shook taxes, estimated farming, and promoted the circulation of goods and goods in various places, now the people are rich, the soldiers are strong and strong, the country and the people are safe, the road is not forgotten, and the night is not closed, it is indeed the trend of the country and the people are strong, with such a foundation, when facing the siege of the other two empires, there is the power to protect itself.

And in this palace, Zhu Hong seems to have cultivated forces other than the East and West Factories and Jinyiwei, Ji Ruling can sense that there are many masters, even much stronger than Cao Man at the beginning, this is still very good, with these people protecting, there is no need to be afraid of the people of Tianwu Hall to make any small moves.

At this time, Zhu Hong was still in his imperial study, reading at night, reviewing the folds, on the dragon case next to him, there was already a high layer of folds, looking at the little eunuchs on the side after that, they had already begun to want to sleep in a daze, but Zhu Hong was still energetic, concentrating on writing hard, as if he didn't feel any fatigue.

"Xiao Chuzi, bring the rest of the folds together" After finishing the stack of folds at hand, Zhu Hong ordered his subordinates to bring more over, but when he looked back and saw that the young eunuch was so tired, Zhu Hong could only wave his hand, "You go down first, you don't have to wait here"

The little eunuch was relieved, and immediately withdrew from the imperial study, this is Zhu Hong spoke again, "Come out, there is no one else, Your Excellency has been on the roof for so long, I don't know what to do."

"I didn't expect that after many years of not seeing me, my cultivation has progressed so fast, and I can actually perceive my existence" Ji Ruling descended directly from the sky, stood in front of Zhu Hong, looked at him like this, and nodded with satisfaction.

Zhu Hong saw that it was Ji Ruling standing in front of her, and she was suddenly surprised, "Engong, it turned out that you were here, you didn't say goodbye at the beginning, I thought you had an accident, I was really worried, I still have a lot of questions I want to ask Engong"

Ji Ruling smiled slightly, "At the beginning, I had an urgent matter to deal with, so I didn't have time to say goodbye to you, but aren't you doing a good job now, the people of Nanming have enough food and clothing, and the country is safe and secure, which shows that I made the right choice to help you at the beginning."

"This is thanks to Engong for removing Cao Man, the thief, for me, so that there will be today's Nanming Empire, and Zhu Hong will not live up to Engong's hopes" Zhu Hong stepped forward directly and knelt in front of Ji Ruling, you must know that he is the emperor, usually only others kneel to him, and he has never knelt down to others.

Ji Ruling immediately helped him up, "You're welcome, I was always worried when I saw you reviewing the folds just now, is there something difficult to solve that gives you a headache?"

Zhu Hong sighed, went to the side, and the two sat down together, poured a cup of hot tea and chatted, "Don't mention it, alas, it's not that day that the Martial Palace made trouble."

(End of chapter)