Inside Notting City, the Spirit Hall elders and Ning Fengzhi, among others, were led by Xiao Chenyu towards the Snow Dust Hotel.
From Xiao Chenyu's perspective, it's definitely not advisable to bring both sides to the Crown Prince's residence; even a simple banquet would be best avoided.
Why not hold a welcome banquet at the Syracuse Hotel, inviting both sides to be fair?
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is trying to establish friendly relations, but that doesn't mean Notting City can openly provoke the Spirit Hall, especially given that the latter has sent a lineup of five Title Douluos.
However, Ju Douluo, Ning Fengzhi, and the others were somewhat surprised after seeing the prosperity of Notting City.
Information reports can never compare to the impact of seeing something with your own eyes.
Nottingham's wide streets, bustling vendors, and tall, brand-new buildings show no trace of its former status as a small city of ten thousand people just a few years ago.
Given its current state, Nottingham is no worse than Soto, the capital city of the Barak Kingdom, which is the closest main city to it.
"Young City Lord Xiao, I'm growing to like you more and more."
On the way, Chrysanthemum Douluo let out a meaningful and sinister laugh, his words carrying a certain ambiguity.
Upon hearing this, even someone as carefree as Xiao Chenyu couldn't help but shrink back towards Sword Douluo.
"Ahem, thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty, but these are all thanks to the efforts of the people of Nottingham, and have little to do with me."
"Giggle giggle."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's laughter was exceptionally chilling:
"If you are not comfortable in the Heaven Dou Empire, the doors of the Spirit Hall will always be open to you."
He stared at Xiao Chenyu with unbridled leniency, and his smile widened even more when he saw Xiao Chenyu's feigned fear.
He had heard of Xiao Chenyu's name a few years ago, and his first indirect acquaintance with him was through the Porcupine Douluo.
Even that simpleton, the Porcupine Douluo, seemed to have become a different person after spending so much time with Xiao Chenyu.
What's even more interesting is that every year around his birthday, Xiao Chenyu's gifts would be delivered to his residence on time.
Most of them were rare and exotic flowers, not necessarily valuable, but they suited his taste perfectly.
He had almost forgotten his own birthday until he received a greeting card from Xiao Chenyu.
Moreover, as far as he knew, the elders of the Spirit Hall had all received gifts from Xiao Chenyu, which were not particularly valuable, but they all met the wishes of the elders.
Otherwise, even if Bibi Dong and Xiao Chenyu reached a consensus, it wouldn't be so easy to persuade these titled Douluo to join them.
They are not like porcupines or snake spears; they all hold extremely high positions within the Spirit Hall.
Upon hearing Yue Guan's blatant attempt to win him over, before Xiao Chenyu could even say anything, Chen Xin became restless:
"Chrysanthemum Pass, Xiaoyu is a member of our Heavenly Dou Empire, and it's not your place to like him."
"Hehehe, it was just a casual remark, why are you so nervous?"
Yue Guan laughed a few times and strode forward, completely ignoring Chen Xin.
Chen Xin snorted coldly, and then Xiao Chenyu's bitter and helpless voice came:
"Thank you, Grandpa Sword, for getting me out of this predicament. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know what to do. The esteemed figures of the Spirit Hall think too highly of me."
Chen Xin shook his head and said matter-of-factly:
"Your information isn't a secret within the Spirit Hall, so it's only natural that they value you. At 11 years old with level 40 spirit power, coupled with management and development abilities far exceeding ours, you'd be highly regarded anywhere..."
That's what they say, but in the end, even Chen Xin himself hesitated.
Xiao Chenyu was technically a nobleman in the Heaven Dou Empire, though not a nobleman within Heaven Dou City.
But given his status, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he can at most inherit his father's business in the Heaven Dou Empire; taking another step forward is too difficult.
Unless Crown Prince Xue Qinghe ascends the throne, the nobles and royal family of Tiandou City will not recognize Xiao Chenyu's strength; instead, they would prefer to maintain the status quo.
Unlike Chen Xin, Ning Fengzhi, standing to the side, did not hesitate. Instead, he smiled like a kind senior and said:
“Xiaoyu, your abilities are best utilized in the Heaven Dou Empire, where you can develop as you please without interference. But if you join the Spirit Hall, you won’t have such a good opportunity.”
Ning Fengzhi's words were sincere. He had already introduced himself to Xiao Chenyu on the way, and through Ning Rongrong's connection, they were already addressing each other as uncle and nephew.
"Uncle Ning, I do know that. But I still have to trouble you. I wouldn't dare to openly refuse the esteemed figures of the Spirit Hall." Xiao Chenyu scratched his head sheepishly.
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"Of course, with your Grandpa Jian and me here, we won't let you suffer any injustice." Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile.
Everyone present was a Title Douluo, so they naturally heard Ning Fengzhi and Xiao Chenyu's undisguised words.
For Ning Fengzhi, this was a shot in the arm for Xiao Chenyu, and it was also meant to express his stance to the Spirit Hall.
However, the people in the Spirit Hall had even more complicated thoughts.
How could Xiao Chenyu, a member of the Spirit Hall's elite faction, possess such a wealth of titles—the future grandson-in-law of the Grand Elder, the Pope's son-in-law...—have such a close relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Spirit Hall's biggest rival among civilians?
Since the Clear Sky Sect closed its gates, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has become the most hostile force to the Spirit Hall on the continent.
In recent years, they have been instigating the Spirit Hall, a rival of the Heaven Dou Empire, to cut off subsidies for Soul Masters. This is also closely related to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
If it weren't for the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the two great empires wouldn't have broken off relations so decisively.
However, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School treated Xiao Chenyu as one of their own, which made the several Title Douluos of the Spirit Hall feel rather awkward.
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