The nobles' attire left Liu stunned and envious, and the jewelry on those noblewomen alone dazzled Old Liu's eyes.

  Liu Zhen was a little self-reproachful in his heart. Three girls followed him, and so far, not even one decent piece of jewelry had been given to them.

  As for the officers of the Pigg and Orphen tribes in those armies, they were also eye-catching. They wore neat and exquisite chain armor, with a popular dark green cloak on their backs, looking majestic and revealing a sense of pride, everywhere showing the style from the big city.

  The massive warriors' weight was not something that chairs could support; their seats were all made from huge wooden stumps.

  Four fox tribe servants strained to carry a massive oak wine barrel from outside the door, four carrying ropes taut and straight. As they passed by a giant elephant warrior, this Orphen military officer single-handedly lifted the massive oak wine barrel onto the table.

  The attendants bowed respectfully to express their gratitude, and with a conical drill, they opened the wine barrel cover. A strong aroma of wine immediately wafted through the entire hall.

  "Gentlemen, esteemed priests and Knights Templar!" The governor pressed the silver bell on his side, "Ding-dong" a crisp sound, the hall immediately fell silent, leaving only the servants carefully pouring wine with a gentle clinking sound.

  "Today, I am honored to invite the future star of our Fox tribe, Helen Lena, who appeared for the first time after the Battle of Haiger, the giant beast sacrifice of the Komodo War, to attend my banquet." The Governor smiled and nodded his head with pride: "This is not only the pride of the Temple, but also the pride of our Foxes tribe."

  Applause erupted immediately.

  Prince William was particularly enthusiastic in his applause.

  "A toast to beautiful Helen." The governor raised his golden goblet, which was filled with a crimson liquid.

  Except for the Knights Templar who drank clear water, everyone else raised their wine glasses, took a sip, and then wiped their mouths with white napkins.

  Liu Zhen was sitting farthest away, and with a gulp he finished all the wine in his cup, then let out a satisfied belch.

  "Drink slowly, my lord. This is a seventy-year-old vintage from Puerto Rico, aged for ten years in the cellar." The attendant beside him said kindly and poured another cup for him.

  "There's no better ale in all the Shire than the Halfings' home brew." Liu Zhen shook his head.

  This guy is really good at bragging. The servant smiled and looked at Liu Zhen, while muttering to himself in his heart.

  Caviar, foie gras, smoked salmon, and escargots, these steaming dishes were placed on silver trays and presented to each guest one after another.

  "My chef is from the culinary country of France, where chefs are as famous as swordsmen. Please, esteemed gentlemen, try some and see what human cuisine is like." The governor's face couldn't hide a hint of pride.

  "A toast to your health!" Everyone present raised their glasses in thanks to this noble Governor of the Northeast Province.

  Liu Zhenhong put a plate of escargots on the table, and Guagua and Kasha immediately gathered around, eating with relishing sounds.

  Under the leadership of the governor's attendant, a team of scantily clad human women entered the hall.

  These women all wore half-veils on their faces, the veils were very light and thin, this degree of thickness just happened to be able to vaguely show off their charming and coquettish appearance, their eyes were full of autumn cabbage.

  After bowing to the governor, accompanied by the melodious sound of the khene, a dance full of exotic charm was performed.

  Their snow-white belly buttons were inlaid with shiny scales, and their waists were more beautiful than those of the beauty snake.

  Including the Knights Templar, all the men who were eating narrowed their eyes to look at these desert dancers, trying hard to cover up the greed that leaked out of their eyes. Occasionally, there was a low hum, which was a certain noblewoman quietly pinching her husband under the table.

  "Desert humans?" Helen exclaimed in surprise.

  "You have a good eye." Governor Rosenborg said with great satisfaction: "These desert women, I bought them at a high price from the human slave trader Dolotte in the royal city's slave market, each of them cost me thousands of gold coins."

  Helen's eyes were dim, how could she not know about the desert humans? The miserable scene of Maple Leaf Village poured into Helen's mind bit by bit from the depths of her memory.

  The little fox lowered its head, and its shoulders quivered slightly.

  She was trying her best to suppress her fluctuating emotions, and her eyes became moist.

  Liu Zhen suddenly felt that the food in front of him had become tasteless, and looking at those loud-talking adults, his heart was filled with something.

  Several of the high-ranking nobles present loudly discussed the slaves they had purchased this year, with some boasting about buying a half-elf and others proudly talking about buying a fallen human noblewoman.

  There is also a Fox noble from the Ministry of Justice who is even more exaggerated, and actually bought a mountain giant slave girl, of course, an underage little giant. The young giant's height is only as tall as an adult human, and her face is lovely and beautiful - this may also be the reason why this wealthy noble gentleman wanted to buy her.

  Helen was clearly unable to adapt to this topic, lowered her head and started drinking asparagus soup, letting the surrounding aristocratic old men boast wildly.

  "Miss Helen, which family are you currently loyal to?" The governor asked kindly after seeing Helen remain silent for half a day.

  "I come from the border village of Maple Village, my family was slaughtered by human bandits half a year ago." Helen gritted her teeth and stared at those dancing desert women.

  "What a pity." The governor shook his shoulders, with a painful expression on his face.

  "Is there still a family member at home?" Another Fox noble also put down the fork in his hand and wiped the oil stain left by the trout on the corner of his mouth with a napkin.

  "My grandfather's house is in Sabak, Wangcheng. Now everyone was staring at Helen, who felt embarrassed and lowered her head."

  "Oh~~" The noble gentlemen all nodded in agreement.

  He was originally just a rural, declining Fox noble. Several aristocratic old men looked at the intricate family crest on his cane and thought with some pride.

  "Keeper of the Temple" is a beastmaster who specializes in raising and training mounts for the Temple Knights, essentially a servant of the temple. Among the upper nobility, few people would stoop to such an unglamorous occupation.

  Since Helen's maternal grandfather's family is of this background, it goes without saying that Helen's own family has considerable power and influence.

  "Dear Helen, since your family is no longer around, why not join the Delray family instead!" The Governor laughed loudly: "Let our family make up for the hardships you've endured over the years."

  As soon as the governor's voice fell, several powerful Fox nobles also expressed the same intention to recruit him.

  Among the Bi Mon, large families are becoming increasingly unshakeable, while small families are declining. The main reason is also due to the monopoly of talents. Potential warriors and priests, if they do not join a large family, it is difficult for them to have a chance to rise.

  The few Fox nobles present represented the largest factions of the Fox tribe at the moment. If it weren't for Helen's strength being too enticing, these noble lords wouldn't have directly extended an invitation at the dinner table.

  Liu Zhen was sneering coldly by the side.

  He thought of Zuoshan Bird.

  This is not a noble family, it's simply a bandit gang. Liu Zhen was taken aback, his mouth twitching upwards.

  The desert dance girls, having finished their dance, picked up golden long-spouted jugs and, fluttering around like butterflies among flowers, poured palm wine from the desert country for each of the seated nobles.

  Before Liu Zhenhuan came into this world, there were already some Hong Kong and Taiwan star posters on the streets, all of which exposed their arms and legs, which was still quite enticing at that time.

  The dancer's slender figure was so exposed that it hooked Old Liu's eyes and he couldn't look away.

  A scream.

  Old Liu pinched the dancer's buttocks for the sake of causing trouble.

  Then he was given two heavy slaps on his waist.

  The nobles' attention was indeed attracted by the tearful dancer, temporarily giving up their interrogation of Helen.

  "Helen is still a minor, my lord. According to the kingdom's law, she has not yet reached the legal age to pledge allegiance to any family." The beautiful snake, Cui Peishan, saw Helen's confusion and helplessness and also stood up to help her out of the situation.

  "The War Giant may not need to be loyal to any family, for she can establish a glorious family milestone on her own." Prince Richard glanced at Liu Zhenyuan in the distance and smiled: "But stay away from those who like to do boring things."

  Seeing the two dignitaries helping Helen out of the predicament, the Governor and the nobles were all old foxes, following with a haha, covering up their own disappointment, and laughing it off.

  "I heard that Helene still has a Piggu disciple of the 'Dragon Festival'?" The governor's eyes darted around the crowd, seemingly trying to liven up the dull atmosphere.

  Liu Zhenhong stood up from afar and nodded at this noble person with a shiny mouth.

  A burst of hearty laughter erupted in the hall.

  "I heard that your fire dragon pet died in battle due to an accident, what a pity." The Governor's mouth was curved with a hint of a smile as if he had also heard many jokes about the Dragon Priest during this time.

  Another burst of laughter, Prince Richard laughed the most vigorously.

  "A group of them." Liu Zhenhong said in a low voice.

  Although the voice was not loud, the servant next to him still heard it, his hand shook, and he almost dropped a plate of roasted camel hump on the ground. Jingyu quickly pulled his robe under the table.

  "Gentlemen... " The Grand Shaman of the Wei An suddenly seemed to remember the existence of the "Dragon Sacrifice", and tapped the salt bottle in front of him with a silver spoon. "The flying eagle letter from the Mo Jingxia Valley military station has arrived at the temple, and I am honored to announce that the two newly promoted war sacrifices have successfully completed their promotion journey. Taking this opportunity, I would like to read out the decision of the temple."

  "Helen's successful taming of a Komodo War Beast this time is truly a matter worthy of national temples' excitement, even if the memo from the Ink Crystal Canyon Garrison describes Helen as a prodigal son priest. I think that even if others were to mock my foolishness, I would still unhesitatingly approve Helen's promotion. The other main temples will probably ridicule my incompetence for this... " Vian, the Great Shaman, smiled at Helen and made a sarcastic joke about a certain dragon priest.

  The surroundings immediately became a chorus of applause and praise.

  Farsighted, wise and insightful...

  These words were like opening a store, constantly wholesaling from the mouths of the ritualists to the great shaman.

  Weian Dasa smiled and gently waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

  "Helen, who is still underage, has achieved such remarkable accomplishments. Although the temple cannot grant her a noble title at this time, I have decided to dispatch a Temple Knight as Helen's Guardian Knight to protect her safety." The eyes of the Great Shaman Vian turned towards Prince Richard.

  The prince pulled his collar, swung his cloak and stood up from his seat with ease and elegance, frequently nodding to the people around him.

  "This...I...don't need it, right?" Helen was stunned.

  "Helen, Prince Richard is a top Templar Knight, don't decline anymore." Vian, the great shaman, looked at the little fox with a spring breeze on his face: "I've also seen your followers, they're too vulgar, really not matching your noble status."

  "I think I don't need it." Helen's icy gaze responded to the prince's fiery enthusiasm, her tone stiff.

  "Why?" Prince Richard was surprised.

  All around was a dead silence, the atmosphere frozen in place.

  Liu Zhenhong laughed from a distance, he was so happy that he wanted to sing loudly.

  "Cough, cough..." The beautiful woman cleared her throat and began: "Helen is a girl. When the Temple of God sends out Holy Knights as guardian knights, should this be taken into consideration?"

  "You mean......" Wei An's eyes also widened in shock.

  "Mr. Qi Dan, if you don't mind, may I take care of this matter?" The beautiful snake smiled at the old model.

  "Wei An's eyes were also narrowed, with all the wrinkles on his face squeezed together."

  Prince Richard slumped into his seat, his face turning a sickly pale color, his fingers clutching the golden goblet as a loud, jarring metallic screech filled the air.

  The cup was crushed by him.

  Liu Zhen was laughing triumphantly, and the prince's eyes met his without either of them showing any intention to back down.

  Everyone in the hall noticed that something was off about these two people.

  The prince thought for a moment, dropped the cup in his hand, and spoke to the beautiful snake in a urgent and low voice, speaking quickly.

  "I believe in your ability to get things done, Lady Cui Peishan! After all, Helen is your apprentice." Vian the Great Shaman finally nodded.

  "As for Richard, he has reached the age to receive his fiefdom, will you grant him his fief and title?" asked the beautiful snake, Cui Peisheng.

  "After careful discussion, we have come up with a decision regarding the ritual for Li Cha. " Vian Dasa bowed slightly to Mei Nu She: "Sorry, Cui Peishan, as both of these ritual performers were your disciples, I avoided inviting you to that meeting."

  The beautiful woman's eyebrows gathered together.

  Liu Zhen felt a sense of foreboding in the air.

  Regarding Li Cha's sacrifice, the temple has discussed with all the powerful people who preside over the sacrifice and unanimously believe... Wei An Dasa looked at Liu Zhenshen standing in the distance.

  Liu Zhen's ears stood up like a sprite.

  "Your trial of war sacrifice has passed, you have obtained the qualification for war sacrifice, from now on you can wear the noble white robe..." Wei An's words made Liu take a long breath.

  "But..."

  Liu's heart was tightened again.

  "Since your original dragon pet died and there is no conclusive evidence to prove that you ever had a dragon pet, the title of Dragon Worshiper will not be officially recognized by our temple. As for your identity as a 'Born Soul Singer', you can prove it by embroidering the pattern of a thorny bird on your white ceremonial robe, but I hope you'll wait until your 'song power' has reached a certain level before doing so."

  Vian, the Great Shaman, smiled and said: "Your title has been conferred as Baron, please note that although the titles issued by the temple are not hereditary, your actions in the secular world still represent the dignity of the temple. As the War God's protection for you, you will have a fiefdom."

  "Praise God." Liu Zhen's heart was filled with sweetness.

  "Your fief lies on the borders of the beautiful and fertile Northeast March, Baron Richard, will you accept it?"

  "I am more than willing, praise God! And also praise you, sir!"

  "Firstly, I must inform you, Richard, that the population of your fiefdom must be maintained at a minimum of one thousand people. Otherwise, the temple will confiscate your fiefdom due to waste of resources and give it to other nobles. The inspection of your fiefdom will be conducted by the Noble Inspectorate next spring. If you pass their inspection, you have the responsibility to protect the safety of your subjects, the right to recruit soldiers, and the right to collect taxes. The gold coins collected will be at your disposal. I heard that you've been inquiring about a certain matter... sorry to tell you, but this privilege is limited to slaves and not applicable to your subjects..." A strange smile seemed to be suppressed on the face of the Great Shaman Wei An.

  Even the most stoic servants in the hall couldn't help but burst out laughing, while several noble ladies covered their rosy red lips with their fans, laughing with gleeful abandon.

  Prince Richard, who had just been a bit out of sorts, laughed the most heartily, smiling at Liu Zhen all the while.

  "Great, praise God." Liu Zhen looked at the great shaman in the distance with a suspicious gaze.

  It's just a population of one thousand, you think this can stump me? You're wrong, old turtle!

  "The temple has placed great expectations on you, hoping that you will not disappoint us. The formal name of your fief is 'Feilongcui', where there are no villages or city walls for the time being, but you have a vast territory, even if a crow flies for a day, it can't fly over your domain, in the kingdom, even an earl cannot own such a large fief, hoping that it will become rich under your rule." Vian, the great shaman, pulled out a letter of appointment sealed with fire from his sleeve and instructed his servant to hand it to Liu Zhensheng.

  "Jadeite?" The beautiful snake's eyebrows knitted together.

  "Dear Cui Peishan, Feilongti is just along the Sanggan River to the south, from that red earth high slope as the radius, extending forward for five hundred miles range, this is the name of Wangzi Dianxia who has just started, how about it? Is it not very good?" Wei An Da Shaman laughed.

  The beauty snake drew back a mouthful of cold air.

  Helen was also stunned.

  All around were whispers and laughter of sudden realization.

  Liu Zhenhong finally understood.

  What a beautiful name, but it's actually the central area of the Dongbei Dounao wilderness, where the earth spirits and cannibalistic demon thieves are most rampant. The largest tributary of the melted ice water from the Taymyr Mountains is the Songhua River, which is north of the Mongolian army and village settlements. In other words, he was assigned to a vast wilderness with no human habitation, no subjects, no city walls, and no Mongolian army protection, where even birds wouldn't shit, as a lone lord.

  Liu Zhenhong sneered coldly and put away the noble appointment letter.

  Prince Richard looked at him with a very pleased smile.

  "This detestable prince is going to laugh his teeth out." Avril said indignantly.

  "Teeth can't be smiled away, but they can be knocked out." Liu Zhen said coldly.

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  Apologize to the little white brothers, the speed of Hetu Publishing House restricts the speed of lifting the ban, but I will appropriately increase the speed!