Peerless Immortal Emperor in City

Chapter 747 747 Apologizing and Making Amends

That night, the moon shone brightly amidst sparse stars over the Forbidden City. This was the headquarters of the Myth Organization and also its safest place, for two Saints resided here, deterring anyone from causing trouble.

Xue Qinan walked along the paths of the Forbidden City, her shadow elongated by the moonlight, as lengthy as the worries in her heart. Her beautiful willow brows were deeply furrowed as she made her way to the palace where Prince East resided.

「Half an hour earlier.」

She had received a message from someone at the Heavenly God Group. The message detailed the issue with Tianhai's Spiritual Energy Integration Test and strongly condemned Qin Heng's actions, urging the Myth Organization to severely punish him. Of course, the message also relayed Qin Heng's side of the story without omission.

Qin Heng had a conflict with the Heavenly God Group!

This news struck Xue Qinan like a bolt from the blue, filling her with panic and unease. The relationship between the Heavenly God Group and the Myth Organization was too close, too intertwined! No, to be precise, it was particularly close with one of the leaders of the Myth Organization!

Moreover, Qin Heng's intentions were clear: he wanted her to go to Tianhai personally the next day to explain things and give him an accounting. This matter had to be handled properly. Not to mention that Qin Heng had done favors for the Myth Organization and for her, Xue Qinan, personally; morally and rationally, she had to mediate the relationship between the two. Just considering Qin Heng's strength, he was definitely not someone the Myth Organization could afford to offend. He was too powerful, truly too strong. Xue Qinan had personally witnessed Qin Heng kill a Saint Lord-level powerhouse with absolute, overwhelming power.

The matter was of great importance. She had to consult with Prince East right now. In truth, it would have been best to seek the West Emperor's counsel, but he was not in the Forbidden City at the moment, leaving her no choice but to find Prince East.

Outside the palace, Xue Qinan gently knocked on the door.

"Prince East, it is I, Nine Heavens Profound Maiden," Xue Qinan said in a low voice. "I have a matter to discuss."

Within the Myth Organization, members did not use their real names when communicating. They referred to each other only by their Immortal Gods' codenames and sometimes even wore masks, not revealing their true faces.

"Come in."

The deep and clear voice of Prince East rang out, and the palace doors automatically opened. The originally dim lighting instantly brightened, turning the interior of the great hall as luminous as daylight.

Xue Qinan gave a slight nod and walked in. The doors remained open, not closing behind her, and the moonlight from above continued to bathe the night sky in brilliance.

The palace was vast, with golden bricks paving the floor and ornately carved beams and pillars. At the far end, a flight of nine steps led up to a throne, entirely azure and adorned with intricate, luxurious patterns.

Seated upon the throne was a tall man dressed in an exquisite azure robe, his head crowned with a pale golden diadem, exuding the lofty presence of an Immortal God. It was one of the two leaders of the Myth Organization, known by the codename "Prince East."

Apart from the West Emperor, who was also a leader, no one knew Prince East's true identity, not even what he looked like, because he always wore the mask of Prince East from the operas. This mask was enveloped in Prince East's divine soul power and true energy. Anyone trying to forcibly peer through it would have to overcome his protective true energy—an act only an enemy would attempt.

"Greetings, Prince East." Xue Qinan bowed slightly, then sat on a seat below the steps of the throne and said, "I have come to discuss an important matter."

Although the Myth Organization had leaders, there was no clear hierarchy among its members; status and authority were determined solely by one's cultivation and strength. Xue Qinan had now reached the Pseudo-Saint level and would soon become a true Saint. It was very likely she would soon be able to stand on equal footing with Prince East, and it was not impossible for her to even become the third leader of the Myth Organization.

"Please speak," Prince East nodded, his voice very calm.

"Regarding the Heavenly God Group and Mr. Xuantian, the situation is as follows..." Xue Qinan repeated the information she had learned to Prince East and then asked, "What should be done?"

"What do you think?" Instead of providing an answer, Prince East posed the question back to Xue Qinan.

Xue Qinan pondered for a moment before saying, "This incident originated from Mr. Xuantian's good intentions when he taught a bloodless testing method. However, the Heavenly God Group overstepped by deciding to continue collecting blood samples, intending to use them for experiments after the testing, which led to the dispute. The main culprit has been killed by Mr. Xuantian, and the Heavenly God Group's Transcendent Research Department has suffered a significant blow. Although other individuals have gained transcendent powers through drugs, their strength is limited, and they can't cause much trouble.

"If it were up to me, I would take this opportunity to spin off the Myth Organization's Transcendent Research division, allowing it to become a purely secular conglomerate that no longer meddles in the transcendent realm. Then, I would go explain the situation to Mr. Xuantian and have the CEO of the Heavenly God Group apologize to him with utmost sincerity, begging for Mr. Xuantian's forgiveness."

"Is the Heavenly God Group worth even half of Mr. Xuantian to you?" Prince East's voice betrayed no emotion as he continued, "What are your thoughts?"

"Not even close," Xue Qinan said, gently shaking her head. "Mr. Xuantian's strength is unfathomable, seemingly limitless. No matter how much the Heavenly God Group advances its biotechnology, its development will inevitably lag behind the transformations brought by the resurgence of Spiritual Energy. After all, many powerful beings have existed since ancient times. We don't see them now only because they are dormant or have yet to return. When the world truly undergoes its great transformation and these powerhouses reappear, the Heavenly God Group's biotechnology won't be of much use."

"If that's the case, there is no need to be so overly cautious," Prince East said indifferently. "Over the years, the Heavenly God Group has indeed done some excessive things. It's time they were taught a lesson. Don't just send the CEO of the Heavenly God Group to apologize; have Wang Linchong lead all the senior executives of the Heavenly God Group to apologize to Qin Xuantian. And have it broadcast nationwide. That's the only way to show real sincerity."

Wang Linchong was the name of the CEO of the Heavenly God Group.

"What? All the executives?" Xue Qinan was startled. "Is that wise? After all, the Heavenly God Group once funded the establishment of the Myth Organization..."

She wasn't actually worried about the Heavenly God Group; in fact, this course of action aligned perfectly with her own thoughts. She had considered it herself but hadn't voiced it, partly due to uncertainty about Prince East's stance. She never expected him to propose it himself.

"The West Emperor won't oppose it either." Prince East slightly adjusted the position of his hands, his gaze turning westward as he said, "Their funding during our early stages doesn't give them the right to expect the Myth Organization to self-destruct for their sake. We're talking about a powerhouse capable of crushing Saint Lords!"

"I understand!" Xue Qinan nodded, then stood and took her leave.

After she left the hall, BANG! The great doors slammed shut, and the lights inside instantly extinguished, as if no one had ever been there.

「That evening」

Xue Qinan secured a venue. The next night, a banquet would be held at the Tianya Pavilion Hotel on Xuanjiang Road in Tianhai's Dongpu District. She would lead Wang Linchong and the other senior executives of the Heavenly God Group to apologize to Qin Heng. The Tianya Pavilion Hotel was arguably the most upscale hotel in Dongpu District, several notches above five-star hotels like the Hilton.

Since an apology to Qin Heng was in order, it naturally had to be perfect, beyond reproach. The only potential challenge was the Heavenly God Group, but Xue Qinan wasn't worried. As Prince East had suggested it, she believed he would ensure everything was arranged.

「Meanwhile, in Tianhai, at Qin Heng's home.」

Qin Yun had been coaxed by Qin Heng into doing her homework, while Song Ningran was eating strawberries and watching some mindless anime. Suddenly, she turned to Qin Heng and said, "Oh, Qin Heng, I have something for you to consider. Tomorrow, at the Hilton Hotel opposite the Tianya Pavilion on Xuanjiang Road, a nationally renowned historian is returning from a research trip abroad. He plans to hold a welcome banquet there and also share his research findings and experiences from his trip. My colleagues from my internship, my department head, and I all received invitations, and we can each bring a guest. Are you interested in going with me to check it out?"