Chapter 300 The Frontier of Xuan Yue, King Xuan

She patted the golden eagle's head with a smile and said, "This golden eagle is called the 'Golden-Winged Roc.' The ancient people found a way to tame it hundreds of years ago. It can not only carry people in flight, but also hover in the air for a period of time. It is extremely fast and can travel thousands of miles in a short time."

Li Xi stepped forward and gently stroked the feathers of the Golden-Winged Roc. The feathers were harder than those of ordinary birds, with a golden luster, yet they felt very smooth to the touch.

She couldn't help but exclaim, "It's incredible that such a wondrous creature exists in the world!"

The eagle seemed to sense Li Xi's kindness, and gently lowered its head, allowing her to stroke it.

Qin Xiaolin, who was standing nearby, also tried to reach out and touch it, but the golden eagle dodged his hand.

He awkwardly withdrew his hand, watching Li Xi and the golden eagle's intimate interaction, and couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

"It seems that this golden-winged roc and Xiaoxi get along quite well," Qin Xiaolin said with a smile.

Hong Gu was very proud. She tilted her head slightly and said with a hint of pride, "Xiao Xi is a child with the pure blood of our ancient clan! That's why the golden eagle is so friendly and close to Xiao Xi."

After hearing this, Li Xi looked a little troubled. She scratched her head and said helplessly, "But the problem is, I have no idea how to control this golden eagle and make it fly into the sky."

Seeing this, Hong Gu smiled gently, then walked to the golden eagle's side, lowered her head, and whispered a few words to it.

Then, an amazing scene unfolded—the golden eagle raised its head high, faced the sky, and let out a loud cry.

Not long after, the sound of flapping wings came from the sky. It turned out that two more golden eagles were flying towards them and eventually landed in front of the three of them.

Li Xi hurriedly gave Meng Zhelan a few instructions, and then, following Hong Gu's instructions, mounted the golden eagle's back.

The golden eagle she and Qin Xiaolin were riding followed closely behind the golden eagle beneath Hong Gu, soaring into the night sky together.

The night was as dark as ink, dotted with starlight. The three of them rode the golden eagle, soaring through the night sky as if they had become the masters of this starry expanse.

Li Xi sat on the back of the golden eagle, feeling the wind whistling past her ears, her heart filled with excitement and curiosity.

She never imagined she would have the opportunity to get so close to the starry sky, let alone fly in the night sky in this way.

Qin Xiaolin, on the other hand, remained calm, as if nothing mattered to him.

The darkness before dawn gradually dissipated, and a faint glimmer of light appeared on the horizon.

After a night's flight, they finally arrived at the border of Xuan Yue—Rongcheng.

This town, located on the northern border of Xuan Yue, is an extremely cold place due to its unique geographical location.

The cold wind howled through the streets and alleys, and the biting cold air hit us in the face.

Early risers, bundled in thick cotton-padded clothes, hurried through the streets and alleys, as if they were all fighting against the severe cold.

The city walls of Chengdu soar into the clouds, giving people a sense of indestructibility.

The city's architecture is unique, and the gray walls are now almost entirely covered in white snow.

The shops lining both sides of the street were full of all kinds of goods, but business seemed rather slow in this cold weather.

However, despite the harsh environment, Chengdu still possesses its unique charm.

The people here are resilient and have adapted to the extreme climate, leading simple yet fulfilling lives.

Although King Xuan was stationed on the frontier, as the emperor's younger brother, Rongcheng was a fiefdom granted to him by the emperor.

Now, the land that King Xuan was guarding was located in a strategically important border region.

However, thanks to such a wise king who guarded the area, the local people were able to live in peace and prosperity, free from the suffering of war.

However, the border region is ultimately not as prosperous as the capital, and both its population and resources are relatively scarce.

However, King Xuan did not complain at all. Instead, he diligently protected this land and ensured peace and tranquility.

Although his palace here was not as magnificent as the one in the capital, it had its own unique characteristics.

If they were to send a visiting card in their capacity, they would probably be thrown into a fire.

So the three of them chose to sneak in at night. With their martial arts skills, they probably couldn't find anyone who could discover them yet.

At that time, King Xuan was prostrate at his desk, engrossed in his studies.

The flickering candlelight cast his long, long shadow on the ground, making him look like a lonely, solitary figure.

"Is this the Prince Xuan?" Li Xi squinted, scrutinizing the somewhat lonely figure in the candlelight.

Suddenly, King Xuan stretched, and the three people hiding in the shadows finally saw his appearance clearly—he looked almost exactly like Emperor Jin, except that King Xuan looked a bit more weathered.

This is actually normal. One person takes supplements every day, while the other is exposed to the cold wind every day. It would be strange if the two were the same.

After stretching and yawning, King Xuan slowly walked to his desk, sat down, picked up his pen, and began to handle official business.

Li Xi and the other two hid in the shadows, not daring to breathe loudly, for fear of disturbing Prince Xuan.

King Xuan handled official business at a snail's pace. He meticulously studied each document, word by word, as if he wanted to chew and swallow every single word.

His eyes were focused and sharp, not missing a single detail.

Sometimes he would even stop writing to ponder for a moment, or pick up a cup of tea that had long since gone cold and take a sip, before burying himself in his work again.

This dull and tedious scene made Li Xi and Hong Gu, who were standing aside waiting, feel extremely bored.

Their eyelids began to droop uncontrollably, and their heads bobbed up and down like chicks pecking at rice.

However, King Xuan seemed completely oblivious to their exhaustion and remained engrossed in his work.

Finally, after a long wait, King Xuan slowly raised his head, stretched his stiff body, and let out a satisfied sigh.

He casually picked up the teacup that had gone cold and drank it all in one gulp without hesitation, as if that cup of cold tea were the most delicious nectar in the world.

"How long are you three heroes going to hide there?" King Xuan put down his teacup, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

His gaze swept across the corner of the room, as if he already knew someone was hiding there.

Unexpectedly, King Xuan's perception was so sharp. The three of them originally thought they could hide from his eyes and ears, but they did not expect that he would still discover them.

That's amazing!

At this moment, Qin Xiaolin spoke up: "I am really sorry. We also have important matters to discuss with Your Highness, but we do not have a formal invitation, so we have come late at night and offended Your Highness. Please forgive us for our offense."

Li Xi never expected that Prince Xuan was actually a wolf in sheep's clothing.

The atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.

However, King Xuan suddenly burst into laughter a few times: "If you have anything to discuss with me, just say it."