RNP Chapter 142 Negotiating Remuneration
Chapter 142 Negotiating Remuneration
Chapter 142 Negotiating Remuneration
"Oh? For His Highness the Crown Prince to inquire about my whereabouts for two weeks in a row, it seems that this matter is something that can't be left to me, and His Highness the Crown Prince seems to think that I will definitely accept it."
Xue Qinghe did not deny it. Ever since her grandfather came looking for her, she had been looking forward to seeing Xiao Yan as soon as possible. Although he gave her a stone that could sense evil, the Star Luo Empire was so big, where could she find it? This was inseparable from the knowledgeable Xiao Yan.
"But His Highness the Crown Prince hasn't told me what he needs me to do yet, and he keeps trying to get me to agree. That's not how a smart person conducts a transaction." Xiao Yan smiled.
"This—I was a bit too hasty. This time I need you to go to the Star Luo Empire. After all, you are a free spirit. Even if Star Luo sent assassins to attack you, they have already separated from Dai Mubai. I guess the people there don't care too much about you. So as for your safety, as long as you keep an eye on other unscrupulous soul masters, there shouldn't be too many problems."
"Hiss, to the Star Luo Empire? Your Highness, don't you expect me to fight for the empire's honor as a member of the Royal Fighting Team?"
"Save your breath, it's all self-deception. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy seems to think it's so great just because it has one Soul Master, but the Spirit Hall team is full of Soul Masters." Clearly, Xue Qinghe was already aware of the difference in strength between the two sides because of his connections in the Spirit Hall.
"Of course, you're different. If you were to take action, you might actually have a chance to win the championship, but in my eyes, going to Xingluo is more important. Besides, I've heard that you don't even want the captain's position, and you never participate in Qin Ming's special training. You've never taken the national competition seriously, have you?"
"Hehe, I've just been lazy. Teacher Qin's special training methods haven't been as rigorous as my own. Your Highness is too kind to me, but this trip to Xingluo isn't about me showing off my power. Their territory isn't small either. What is my purpose there?"
"Find the exact location of the evil soul master for me." Xue Qinghe was very serious, clearly not joking.
But in Xiao Yan's eyes, this was just a joke.
"No, you mean the power behind Dai Mubai?"
Xue Qinghe nodded.
"But we don't know where to begin."
"That's your problem, Master Yanxiao. As a theoretical master, you should have some understanding of Xingluo's situation, at least better than I do." Xue Qinghe began to flatter him.
However, he still overestimated Xiao Yan, who indeed knew very little about the Xingluo region.
Not to mention the power behind Dai Mubai, who could forcibly elevate a Soul Venerable to the level of a Soul King. If I were to offend a Soul King, wouldn't he forcefully break through to the level of a Soul Saint and then destroy me with a single finger?
"With such great strength, the Heaven Dou Empire must have a lot of assassins and loyalists within its ranks, just like the Star Luo Empire. Although it doesn't have any Title Douluos, it should still be able to send out Soul Emperors. Why did Your Highness choose me?"
"Because you are weak." Xue Qinghe spoke the truth. "Although you are very flamboyant in our Tiandou territory, you are only limited to Tiandou after all, and it is still under my operation. So you don't need to worry about exposing anything."
"Moreover, this is my private matter, so it's not appropriate for me to directly use the resources of Tiandou. If I mess it up, wouldn't I end up like Dai Mubai?"
Xiao Yan nodded. If Dai Mubai hadn't been determined to assassinate him, he would never have ended up like this. Even if he was rescued by Chrysanthemum Douluo, the injuries he sustained during their fight would have inevitably hampered his future progress, leaving him crippled.
"After all, you are the most reliable friend I can think of," Xue Qinghe said, looking at Xiao Yan with a firm gaze.
Although the imperial family has no relatives or friends, Xiao Yan could still sense sincerity in the other person's eyes. But thinking about it, it makes sense. If it were for personal matters, arbitrarily using the resources of the Heavenly Dou would indeed easily lead to trouble and the loss of the position of Crown Prince. He had been sitting there peacefully for so many years. If he were to suddenly lose it, anyone would feel a little regretful.
"Your Highness, if I may be so bold as to ask, do you usually keep your royal family's treasures to yourselves, or are they stored somewhere else?"
"Baby?" Xue Qinghe frowned and thought for a while.
"His Majesty is accompanied by many ornaments and armor, all made of extremely expensive materials. It is probably the only set of its kind in the entire Heaven Dou Empire. Besides that, if you ask what other treasures the Heaven Dou Empire has left, they are probably all in the national treasury."
When Xue Qinghe was made crown prince, he went inside to investigate. However, the good things inside had already been taken away in twos and threes, or given as rewards to the princes and nobles below. There were some old items, which looked very new, but no one used them.
"What, you're not eyeing the things in the national treasury, are you?"
Xiao Yan nodded without hesitation. He clearly remembered the most valuable item in Tian Dou, the Soul Guidance Device Vast Ocean Universe Cover. Since he didn't understand how to use it, the Tian Dou royal family must not have it on their person. It could only be that it was lying in the imperial treasury.
"As I said, this is my private matter, but if this matter can be accomplished, I will go and make some arrangements for you." Xue Qinghe looked somewhat embarrassed, but after all, there wasn't much valuable stuff in this treasure vault, so he believed he could explain it to Emperor Xue Ye no matter what.
"Alright, in that case, I'll take this job. However, since it's somewhat aimless, the process might take a while." Seeing that the other party had agreed, Xiao Yan naturally relented. Although he appeared calm and collected on the surface, and even seemed indifferent when talking to Dugu Bo about Dai Mubai, he still seemed to care.
However, he was also very concerned about Dai Mubai's matter. If the root of this matter was indeed the secret of the Star Luo royal family, as the old monster said, then he could simply go straight to the Star Luo royal family this time. Although it was a bit far-fetched, this was the reason why he did not point this out to Xue Qinghe.
Xue Qinghe shook his head, indicating that it was alright. "That's great, Xiao Yan. And I won't let you go alone; a Soul Emperor will accompany you. I just need you to offer some insights and suggestions along the way."
"That's for the best. If His Highness the Crown Prince had said from the beginning that he only wanted me to act as an encyclopedia and give pointers along the way, I might have agreed much earlier." Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. Although he could contend with the Soul Emperor, it wasn't something that could be done openly. Now that Xue Qinghe had arranged for a Soul Emperor to accompany him, it was naturally the best thing that could happen.
In that case, at least in terms of fighting, I won't need to do anything. As for guidance along the way, I can only ask the old monster before I leave. After all, judging from the old monster's tone, he has spent a lot of time in Xingluo during his years of hard work, otherwise he wouldn't know so much gossip.