CHAPTER 325: CHAPTER 288 ADD MONEY_2

He walked into the hall with his head held high, naturally becoming the focus of everyone’s attention.

Helen, who followed closely behind Gao Xuan, wore the same military uniform, and her stunningly beautiful face had an extra touch of heroism. Unfortunately, walking beside Gao Xuan completely overshadowed her radiance.

Helen was accustomed to this kind of attention. She held Gao Xuan’s hand, glancing around happily at everyone, in an especially good mood.

Gao Xuan had swept through Black Water City, exterminated millions of Lizardmen, and resolved the underground crisis.

According to the agreement between her father and Gao Xuan, she could marry Gao Xuan. It was a great joy.

As for what her mother thought, Helen didn’t care. After all, Pan’s opinion didn’t count.

Helen was care-free, but Gao Xuan saw it very clearly: this was a Hongmen Feast, wasn’t it?

No, it was actually a death trap. He was coming to this meeting armed with only a single saber.

Helen, almost useless. Just a knife tassel at best.

Gao Xuan took Helen to the front seat and sat down, sampling the various desserts with interest.

After a few minutes, Pan and Isis arrived together. Behind them followed several Silver Sword Heroes.

Many officers and Noble Family representatives in the hall stood up to welcome them. The two walked down the aisle with a grand display of presence.

Gao Xuan whispered in Helen’s ear, "When the fight breaks out later, you just step aside. Don’t get involved."

Helen’s emerald green eyes were filled with confusion, "What?"

She couldn’t quite understand what Gao Xuan meant, who was he going to fight? And why?

Gao Xuan stroked Helen’s smooth and beautiful golden hair, "I just love your foolishness."

"Nonsense. You don’t like my face, my chest, my butt, or my..."

"Alright, stop. I like them all."

Gao Xuan hurriedly covered Helen’s mouth to stop her; continuing any more would cross the line.

Seeing the intimate interactions between Gao Xuan and Helen made Pan’s gaze sharp as a knife. What was infuriating was that the blind Gao Xuan didn’t notice her expression at all.

Isis, however, kept her face smiling, and she took up a position in front of the podium, "Welcome, everyone, to this banquet."

As she spoke, the heavy doors of the hall slid shut, sealing the place off completely.

Even those sitting at the back turned their heads to glance at the door, and their expressions showed slight unease.

Actually, most people didn’t know why they came here. Seeing how things were at the banquet made these people even more uneasy.

At this moment, the leaders of the various Noble Families began communicating with their own people, informing them of the true purpose of this banquet.

Once people learned that they were here to kill Gao Xuan, the minor unrest quickly subsided.

Quite a few people couldn’t help but look at Gao Xuan; this nineteen-year-old youth required so many of them to gather? And even required a special banquet? Isn’t this unnecessary?

Couldn’t Isis just issue a casual order to have this young man executed?

Most people were still puzzled, thinking the grand set-up to deal with one youth was an exaggeration.

Standing on the podium, Isis clearly saw the movement below. Her face again showed that mysterious smile.

Pan standing beside Isis actually breathed a sigh of relief; Isis in this state was clearly possessed by Muse.

With this goddess present, the beheading of Gao Xuan would become a ritual sacrifice.

Pan couldn’t help but glance at Helen, thinking it was the perfect opportunity to convert Helen into a believer. By doing so, this daughter might become more obedient.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have gathered here today to celebrate Gao Xuan’s achievements. Major General Gao Xuan ventured underground, destroyed Black Water City, and wiped out the Lizardmen. His military achievements are remarkable, truly a model soldier."

Many people’s expressions were a bit odd; they didn’t quite understand what Isis meant. Weren’t they supposed to kill Gao Xuan as a sacrifice?

Han Changchun and other top experts from Noble Families appeared composed. Their calmness also reassured the others slightly.

Helen, however, was beaming with joy, emotions particularly bright. She even glanced at her mother Pan with pride, her face filled with a sense of flaunting.

Pan looked at Helen with some pity. How naive her daughter was!

In the hall, everyone’s subtle emotional changes couldn’t escape Isis’s divinity perception.

Only one exception, and that was Gao Xuan. He had his eyes closed, seemingly shutting off any emotional fluctuations as well.

Even though Gao Xuan had an impeccable smile, Isis could not sense any inner emotion from him.

Gao Xuan wasn’t faking the smile, but the smile was so radiant and pure, devoid of any other emotions, which was abnormal.

Helen was truly innocent. Gao Xuan, in any case, was never naive.

This nineteen-year-old boy could always seamlessly cling to the right thigh, walking every step steadily and hitting decisively every time. This was how he became a major general at nineteen.

This time, he clung to Helen again, seemingly on the brink of becoming the Golden Clan’s heir!

Isis had to admit that this boy had real capability. Although his means of advancement were crude, even she could not have done better.

Unfortunately, Gao Xuan had to die today.

Thinking of this, Isis’s smile turned even more mysterious. She said to Gao Xuan, "Major General Gao Xuan, I will duly report your merits upward."

She paused for a moment and then said with complex implications, "However, there must also be an account of your killing Talos."

Talos came to Sea Dragon Star to deal with the Lizardman affairs, and everyone knew it. They also knew Talos’s noble status.

Isis’s claim that Gao Xuan killed Talos surprised many people. Many were also secretly relieved since they finally got to the point.

Helen also appeared very surprised. She glanced at Gao Xuan and thought to herself that she believed Gao Xuan wouldn’t hesitate to kill Talos. This man was always exceptionally ruthless towards his enemies.

But she couldn’t admit to such a thing; she stood up and loudly said, "Isis, what evidence do you have? Don’t make random accusations!"

Isis withdrew her smile, "We have investigated thoroughly."

She pointed to the crowd below, "Everyone present saw Gao Xuan take action to kill Talos."

Helen was stunned. She turned back to look at the people in the hall, "Everyone saw it?"

Cold Blood Sword Han Changchun was the first to stand up, "I saw it. I can testify."

"I can testify."

"I can testify."

...

Other people in the hall stood up, unanimously stating that they could be witnesses.

Helen’s face turned pale. She realized things were terribly wrong. The other side was so blatantly lying and forging evidence just to frame Gao Xuan. No, they wanted to forcibly take action and kill him!

Helen was a little flustered; there were too many people in the hall. At least over thirty Silver Sword Heroes. The Sword Intent they exuded was chilling and daunting.

The vast hall was already filled with layers of Sword Qi and Sword Intent. Being amongst it felt like being on a Sword Mountain surrounded by sword seas.

Gao Xuan stood up and squeezed Helen’s hand; his palm was warm, gentle, yet full of power.

He whispered to Helen, "This isn’t the kind of job I should be doing; when we go back, I need to ask your father for a raise..."