Inside the secret chamber, Prince Xuexing's eyes twitched violently upon hearing these words. He instinctively wanted to speak up and dissuade him, but when he saw his elder brother's calm and unwavering gaze, all the words stuck in his throat.
He understood his elder brother, the emperor.
Emperor Xueye never does anything without a purpose; behind every decision lies a profound meaning.
Since my elder brother has said so, I will listen to him.
On the other side, Dugu Bo was completely dumbfounded.
He had imagined countless possibilities.
The Heaven Dou royal family might make exorbitant demands, asking for several soul bones;
Perhaps they will need Liuli Tian to lend a hand at some point in the future;
They might even impose some outrageously harsh conditions.
But he never expected that the other party would say, "It's free."
"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?"
Dugu Bo was stunned for a long time before he found his voice, his brows furrowing tightly.
"That won't do."
"This is the national treasure of the Heavenly Dou Empire, priceless. How can it be given away so easily?"
He took a step forward, his tone becoming exceptionally solemn:
"Besides, my lord said 'talk,' 'buy.'"
"If I were to return empty-handed and let you take this treasure, what kind of person would I, Poison Douluo, become? A bandit who bullies others by abusing his power? And what would our Glazed Heaven become? A den of thieves who seize by trickery and force?"
"My lord will definitely skin me alive!"
These words surprised both Emperor Xueye and Prince Xuexing.
They were used to the survival of the fittest in the world of Soul Masters, but had they ever seen someone push away a piece of fat meat that was offered to them?
The smile on Emperor Xueye's face deepened, and he waved his hand, saying, "Your Majesty, Poison Douluo, you flatter me."
"This treasure should be given to someone who is destined to receive it."
"This item has been gathering dust in the hands of our Heavenly Dou Royal Family for hundreds of years, and no one has ever been able to gain its recognition. Rather than letting it waste its time here, it is better to hand it over to someone who can truly realize its value."
He changed the subject, his eyes showing genuine approval:
"At the age of eighteen, Sect Master Ning has already achieved what he has today, making him the greatest person in history."
"Although I reside within the palace walls, I have long held the esteem of Sect Leader Ning in high esteem. To be able to forge a good relationship with Sect Leader Ning through this mere inanimate object is truly gratifying to me."
These words sounded grand and dignified, but Emperor Xueye's thoughts went far beyond that.
He understood the predicament of the Heavenly Dou royal family better than anyone else.
The Spirit Hall's power was at its zenith, its infiltration was all-pervasive, and even the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, whom he favored the most, was replaced by someone else and had been lurking under his nose for so many years!
This gave him a deep-seated sense of crisis.
The royal family was weak and had no successor; this is an indisputable fact.
If we remain complacent and cling to our so-called national treasure, the Heavenly Dou Empire may have to change hands before it recognizes a new master.
Ning Liu and his Liuli Tian emerged out of nowhere, displaying strength and profound knowledge that were simply unbelievable.
Such a force with immense potential and seemingly principled actions is exactly the kind of entity he needs to win over!
Trading a treasure that the royal family can no longer use for the friendship of a future supreme powerhouse of the continent, or even a solid alliance, is a deal that is a sure win no matter how you look at it!
However, Dugu Bo remained unmoved and stubbornly shook his head.
"Your Majesty, I appreciate your kindness."
"But I really can't make that decision."
He shrugged, looking troubled.
"My lord only gave me the power to negotiate, not the power to take things for free."
"If word gets out, what will become of the reputation of our Liuli Heaven?"
"this……"
Even the Snow Night Emperor was somewhat perplexed.
The scene immediately fell into an awkward and strange state.
One side is the emperor, who voluntarily offers to give away the nation's most prized possession.
The other party was the envoy, who desperately refused and insisted on giving money.
Emperor Xueye, having lived to such an old age, had never felt so disoriented before.
To think that he, the emperor of the mighty Heavenly Dou Empire, who possessed the wealth of the four seas and whose words were law, could not even send out a single item today.
What kind of mess is this?!
Prince Xuexing, who was standing to the side, saw the two locked in a stalemate and finally found an opportunity to interject.
"Your Majesty, Poison Douluo."
He cleared his throat, breaking the silence.
"Since both sides are so sincere, yet each holds their own opinion, in my humble opinion, why not try a different approach?"
Emperor Xueye and Dugu Bo both turned their gazes toward him.
Prince Xuexing smiled slightly:
"Why don't we go to Soto City in person and talk to Sect Leader Ning face to face?"
"At that time, whether to give it as a gift or to buy it will be decided by you, Your Majesty, and Sect Leader Ning. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"
Upon hearing this suggestion, Dugu Bo's eyes lit up.
yes!
Why are you agonizing over this? Just let the Lord himself have a headache!
He nodded immediately:
"This method is excellent!"
Emperor Xueye pondered for a moment, then nodded.
Going there in person would better demonstrate one's sincerity and respect for Ningliu, and also allow for a more direct observation of the young sect leader.
"good."
Emperor Xueye was always decisive and efficient, so he said, "I will do as my brother says."
Dugu Bo immediately added, "If we set off now and travel day and night, the Lord should still be in Soto City dealing with the aftermath of the auction."
"Guards!" Emperor Xueye immediately ordered loudly outside the secret chamber.
"Go, bring that eight-thousand-year-old purple-winged eagle kept in the royal enclosure to the Imperial Garden. I must depart immediately!"
...
Meanwhile, in Soto.
Inside the Crystal Heaven, night had quietly fallen, swallowing the last rays of sunlight on the horizon.
Ning Liu stood alone in the main room, hands behind his back, gazing up at the cold crescent moon in the sky.
According to his estimate, even if Dugu Bo went all out, a day would be enough for him to travel to and from Tiandou City.
But now, it's already late, and there's still no sign of Dugu Bo.
Was it a negotiation that didn't go well, or did something else happen?
The Vast Ocean Universe Cover was the key to his opening of the Age of Exploration and exploration of that unknown deep blue. If he could not retrieve it, many of his subsequent plans would be forced to be postponed.
Just like now, he has already postponed his departure.
Ning Liu's brows furrowed slightly without his notice.
This feeling of being out of control is really unpleasant!
Let's wait a little longer.
He looked away, thinking to himself.
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