Chapter 146: I, Xue Ye, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Pay Up!
As Xue Ye's body, along with the three worshippers who refused to surrender, was dealt with, Xue Xing slowly sat on Xue Ye's imperial dragon bed.
Taking out a ball of light, Xue Xing's appearance and body continuously transformed, eventually becoming identical to Xue Ye.
"Cough, cough."
Clearing his throat, Xue Xing looked around. He saw the two surrendering Royal worshippers and three Professors kneeling.
They shouted:
"Long live our Emperor! Long live! Long live!!"
"Hahaha, rise."
Xue Xing laughed incessantly, lying on the bed, playing with his imperial brother's relics, Wu Ji, and said calmly:
"In a few days, Ning Fengzhi should come to ask for our help in finding Ning Rongrong's whereabouts. You must stay by my side at all times to protect my safety. Otherwise, if His Majesty the Pope's good deeds are ruined, it's not something you can bear."
Xue Xing knew he had no prestige, but he was Spirit Hall's loyal dog, Pope Qian Xunfeng's lackey. With this identity, he was much more effective than the Heaven Dou Emperor.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, we will protect Your Majesty's safety every step of the way."
"Hmm, I heard Spirit Hall is short of money for the construction of those mysterious tall towers recently. Secretly transfer 300 million gold soul coins from the national treasury. Let Spirit Hall first complete the construction of the tall towers around Heaven Dou City."
Xue Xing was so excited he couldn't sleep. Becoming emperor overnight—who could bear this? He had to perform well.
Moreover, he wasn't just fawning over Spirit Hall. A plan that could involve the entire Spirit Hall would surely have a great purpose in the future. He was also thinking for the Heaven Dou Empire.
Touching the swan pattern on the headboard, which represented the Heaven Dou Empire Royal Family, Xue Xing could no longer contain his excitement.
"First, let's go see the Empress… No, let's go see my Empress first."
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After a night, Xue Xing woke up early the next day.
After all, he couldn't delay important matters; he had to perform well in front of the Pope.
"Report, Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect requests an audience."
Xue Xing, sitting on the sofa, had already anticipated this. He took a sip of tea and said casually, "Please, let him in."
Not long after the servants withdrew, Ning Fengzhi rushed in with Sword Douluo, his face filled with anxiety.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
To discuss the upcoming matters, Ning Fengzhi simply bowed. After all, their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was at fault first.
Since they were intercepted at their doorstep, it would surely cause Xue Ye's displeasure.
"Sect Master Ning, there's no need for formalities. You're here for your daughter's matter, aren't you?"
Xue Xing chuckled, though his expression suddenly changed, and his tone became stern, seemingly furious about the outcome of this matter.
"Sect Master Ning, shouldn't you give our Heaven Dou Empire Royal Family an explanation? This matter has damaged our imperial prestige in the eyes of other nobles."
Being suddenly challenged, Ning Fengzhi's expression also darkened. Sword Douluo, beside him, didn't care. It seemed Ning Rongrong had been rescued by an acquaintance.
So, as her grandfather, he wasn't worried. However, seeing Ning Fengzhi being difficult, he could only sigh helplessly in his heart.
This was all Ning Fengzhi's own doing. If he had used his strength to deter, it would have the opposite effect and make all of Ning Fengzhi's efforts in Heaven Dou futile.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. I am here this time to express my apologies."
Ning Fengzhi, looking somewhat pained, took out a storage Soul Guidance Device and placed it on the table.
Seeing this, Xue Xing chuckled—also curious why this old fox had become a soft persimmon. Had he suddenly changed his nature?
However, he still picked up the storage Soul Guidance Device and examined it. Money given for free—why not take it? Anyway, whatever he took, he wouldn't return.
After inspecting it, he found quite a few items inside: a 30,000-year Swift Demon Wolf left leg bone, a 10,000-year Scarlet Fire Snake left arm bone, and 500 million gold soul coins.
"I understand Sect Master Ning's sincerity, but your daughter's whereabouts are currently unknown. How should we handle this engagement?"
After receiving the money, Xue Xing's tone softened, as if the one who had been aggressive just now wasn't him at all.
"After several days of investigation, we only know that the Title Douluo who attacked Bone Douluo was very strong—at least not weaker than Bone Douluo—and he only succeeded by launching a sneak attack."
Ning Fengzhi said with a gloomy face. Although Bone Douluo was not in danger of death, that mysterious Title Douluo seemed to have deliberately severely injured Bone Douluo, preventing him from recovering for a year and a half.
This infuriated their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Who knew what would happen this year? If Spirit Hall attacked and Bone Douluo couldn't act, they would instantly lose a top-tier combat force.
"I can't help with these matters. Sect Master Ning, just speak your mind."
Xue Xing said somewhat helplessly. What was the use of complaining to him? He didn't even have a Title Douluo. Could he let his only Soul Douluo help guard the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
"Cough, cough. I want to ask Your Majesty to assign some elites to help us guard the surroundings of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Ning Fengzhi cleared his throat, seemingly unaware of how absurd his words were. Asking the royal family to send troops to garrison the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—what a "wise" idea.
Was he not afraid that Xue Ye would empty the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the middle of the night?
"Oh, Sect Master Ning trusts our Heaven Dou Empire royal family that much?"
Xue Ye said with interest. Had this Ning Fengzhi not been replaced? Why did he seem so foolish?
"Naturally. Our three sects and Heaven Dou are like one family, fighting against Spirit Hall together. How could we harbor suspicion?"
Ning Fengzhi's eyes were full of "wisdom." He thought that, given the current situation of the Heaven Dou Empire, unless they surrendered to Spirit Hall, how could they attack their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
But surrendering to Spirit Hall—how could that be possible? The nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire had offended the lower and middle-level Spirit Hall members to death; reconciliation was impossible in this lifetime.
Unless Xue Ye was willing to get rid of the nobles, that was even more impossible. Unless Xue Ye died, he would never touch these lackeys who maintained his imperial power.
"Good, but although we in the Heaven Dou Empire have a million soldiers, our elite soldiers are only a hundred thousand, and the true elites are even fewer. Sect Master Ning, you're making me a bit difficult."
Xue Xing smiled stiffly. Not only did he want to send troops into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but he also wanted the sect to pay money.
He would give 50% of this money to Spirit Hall and could also show his loyalty and talent in front of His Majesty the Pope.
"This…"
Ning Fengzhi pondered, making Sword Douluo anxious. It wasn't just about letting others into the sect; were you going to give them money?
Aren't you afraid of nurturing a tiger to court calamity? Fengzhi, are you still that wise Fengzhi?
But just as he was about to speak, Ning Fengzhi had already reacted and said affirmatively, "How about 50 million gold soul coins a year? Any more and our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would have some difficulties."
The treasury's annual income was only 200 million gold soul coins. Spending 50 million on assistance—this was already a significant portion.
"Good, Sect Master Ning is straightforward. In one month, I will send our elites to assist your sect in guarding the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
End of Chapter