"Qian Renshang...please make sure the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda is built in Heaven Dou City!"
Emperor Xue Ye practically roared.
This spirit was too heaven-defying!
This Spirit Pagoda was just as Qian Renshang described; it would definitely become a top-tier power in the future!
It was foreseeable that spirits would definitely become mainstream in the future.
If their Heaven Dou Empire wanted to continue to prosper, the best way was to follow Qian Renshang and become one of the first countries to develop spirits!
"I represent the Heaven Dou Empire in fully cooperating with you.
I can now grant you the best piece of land in Heaven Dou City...and I can even send earth-type spirit masters to help you build the prototype." "
Anyway, you can ask me for anything you need...I only have one request, which is to build the headquarters of this Spirit Pagoda in Heaven Dou City!"
Emperor Xue Ye made promises repeatedly, completely losing his composure, but the other ministers didn't feel anything was wrong, because it was only right.
Soul Spirit is worth it!
Behind Qian Renshang, Gu Yuena, Di Tian, and several other beast kings also had complicated expressions.
They didn't expect things to be simpler than they imagined.
They thought that creating the Spirit Pagoda would provide some assistance!
"There's a reason why humans can develop so quickly... The courage to reform is something we soul beasts can't compare to."
Di Tian muttered to himself with a solemn expression. As one of the oldest soul beasts, he had witnessed hundreds of thousands of years of soul beast development.
However, he found that almost nothing had changed; they were all following the old path, unlike humans who liked to develop all sorts of strange and unusual things.
This led to the gap between the two sides widening.
"But thankfully... our lord saved Qianren Shang.
I never imagined the fate of my soul beasts would change so drastically because of such a child."
"My soul beast race can at least continue for ten thousand years..."
Di Tian looked at Qianren Shang with even greater satisfaction.
Xiong Jun and the others shared similar thoughts; the Soul Spirit Technique had succeeded.
Conflicts between soul beasts and humans would be greatly reduced, and soul beasts could suffer far fewer unnecessary casualties.
"Qianren Shang... you're truly amazing!"
Gu Yuena's beautiful eyes were fixed on Qian Renshang's retreating figure, a hint of other emotions flickering within them.
...
Inside the main hall!
Upon hearing Emperor Xueye's promise, Qian Renshang immediately smiled with satisfaction.
"Then thank you very much, Your Majesty... I can assure you that the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda will be established in Tiandou City, and as partners, the Spirit Pagoda will grant the Tiandou Empire certain advantages!"
"May... our cooperation be a complete success."
Qian Renshang declared loudly.
It was impossible to finalize all the details in the imperial palace; various other details of the cooperation would need to be discussed later.
However, there was no doubt that the initial cooperation had been successful.
Evening!
Emperor Xueye insisted that Qian Renshang and his entourage stay for a banquet, treating them with exceptionally high standards, placing them in the highest position, granting them whatever they desired.
Xiong Jun and the others had remained silent since entering the Tiandou Imperial Palace, acting as if they were Qian Renshang's attendants, knowing this was Qian Renshang's domain.
So, having come this far, they made the best of it and enjoyed the banquet immensely.
Watching the table of food in front of Xiong Jun and the others quickly turn into a pile of plates, everyone was astonished.
Were these people even human?
How could they eat so much?
Qian Renshang, sitting at the head of the table, was having the most pleasant conversation with Emperor Xue Ye.
Emperor Xue Ye even patted Qian Renshang on the shoulder, addressing him as a brother.
"Brother Qian Renshang… your great kindness to my Heavenly Dou Empire back then is truly unpayable.
Not only did you help expose the Spirit Hall's tracks and protect a group of important nobles, but you also partnered with us on such an important project as the Spirit Pagoda…"
Emperor Xue Ye seemed to have drunk quite a bit, his face flushed.
Qian Renshang was rather helpless about this.
Emperor Xue Ye was old enough to be his grandfather; what was with this brotherly address?
At the brightly lit banquet, everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere.
Suddenly, Emperor Xue Ye spoke up, ordering someone to summon Prince Xue Beng.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The attendant quickly left, Qian Renshang frowning slightly, somewhat puzzled.
A short while later, a young man hurried over with slightly unsteady steps. He was tall and robust, yet possessed a simple and unpretentious air.
His round face carried a hint of honesty and simplicity, instantly inspiring a sense of closeness.
Beneath his broad forehead, his eyes, though not large, were remarkably bright; when slightly narrowed, they seemed to gleam, revealing his shrewdness.
He wore simple princely attire, not extravagant, but still signifying his status.
His thick, dark eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if he were somewhat nervous about this sudden summons.
His high nose and full lips added to his sculpted features.
At this moment, he stood before Emperor Xue Ye, bowing respectfully.
"Father, what brings you here?"
The young man was Xue Beng.
Emperor Xue Ye did not reply but instead introduced him to Qian Renshang.
"Brother Qian Renshang… this child is one of my few remaining children.
I previously thought Xue Qinghe was my most outstanding son, and I made him Crown Prince early on," Emperor Xue Ye said solemnly.
"But I didn't expect him to die so young.
The one in front of me was just a member of the Spirit Hall... I've been investigating lately, and many of the children I brought back died because of his machinations." "
Xue Beng is good at hiding her talents, which is why she avoided trouble... I've tested this child and believe she can inherit the throne.
I've decided to make her the Crown Prince of my Heaven Dou Empire!"
As soon as Emperor Xue Ye said this, Xue Beng's eyes widened, and everyone at the banquet stopped instantly, staring in shock at Emperor Xue Ye!
Establishing a Crown Prince is a major event, how could it be announced at a banquet!
"Brother Qian Renshang... what do you think of this child?"
Emperor Xue Ye asked Qian Renshang with burning eyes.
Qian Renshang looked at Xue Beng and pondered for a moment before answering.
"This child is indeed very good... a rare and outstanding successor!"
"Really?" Emperor Xue Ye was surprised, not expecting Qian Renshang to have such a high evaluation.
"I never lie."
Qian Renshang said seriously. As a transmigrator, he naturally knew Xue Beng's strength.
This young prince was very intelligent, adept at concealing his talents, and also very magnanimous; he was the restorer of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
Xue Beng was still bewildered; he felt everyone's eyes were on him.
Just then, Emperor Xue Ye looked at him with majestic eyes and slowly said, "Xue Beng, today I command you to become Qian Renshang's disciple."
"Kneel down immediately..."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Xue Beng's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and bowed again, replying, "Your subject will obey Your Majesty's command."
Without hesitation, he knelt before Qian Renshang and performed the disciple-acceptance ceremony.
"Teacher, please accept me as your student!"
(End of Chapter)
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