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While they claimed it was out of gratitude, it was more of an attempt to win them over.
Regardless, it was truly generous, and clearly exceeded Lin Chuan's expectations.
Lin Chuan's eyes flickered slightly. After thinking quickly for a moment, he was about to say something when Xue Ke suddenly spoke again.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing I wish to present to the Prince of Zhenbei. Someone, come here!"
A servant emerged from behind the curtain, carrying a brocade tray to Lin Chuan. The tray was covered with a thick red cloth and was slightly raised, making it impossible to tell what was underneath.
Lin Chuan's heart skipped a beat, and he reached out to lift the red cloth.
In an instant, the entire room was enveloped in a powerful, precious light.
"This is……"
Lin Chuan's eyes widened slightly. In front of him, on a brocade plate, was a crystal-clear blue inverted triangle.
It is only the size of a palm, and the whole thing looks like it was carved from a sapphire. The blue light it emits is full of precious light, and strange energy fluctuations are constantly emanating from it, rippling like water.
Ning Fengzhi, standing to the side, felt a pang of envy.
In fact, this was his own idea; otherwise, using the title of "King" to win him over might not have been successful.
Looking at Lin Chuan's slightly changed expression, the plan had clearly been largely successful.
"This item is called the Vast Ocean Universe Cover. It is a soul tool and also a national treasure of our Heavenly Dou Empire. How about we present it to the Prince of Zhenbei as a symbol of his status?"
Xue Ke spoke with a light laugh, but the hidden meaning in her words was quite obvious.
Accepting the national treasure before him meant accepting the title of king, and also meant owing favors to the Heavenly Dou Empire. If the Heavenly Dou Empire encountered difficulties in the future, he would naturally be unable to stand aside.
Lin Chuan had initially intended to decline, but once the Vast Ocean Universe Cover was brought out...
You have to say, he's really good at judging people!
He is a staunch supporter of the Heaven Dou Empire!
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I will accept it without any shame."
Another divine inheritance item is right in front of me; only a fool wouldn't accept it.
Seeing Lin Chuan accept the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, Xue Ke and Ning Fengzhi almost simultaneously showed joy. Although the price they paid was a bit high, at least the result was good.
"From now on, you'll have to call me Your Highness!"
Ning Fengzhi cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and offered his sincere congratulations.
"Sect Leader Ning, you're too kind," Lin Chuan replied with a smile, returning the greeting in kind.
Xue Ke chimed in from the side, "I will announce this news to the world as soon as possible, and I will definitely hold a grand investiture ceremony for you, Prince of Zhenbei!"
“There’s no need for that,” Lin Chuan quickly shook his head and refused. “Your Majesty, the empire is currently in great turmoil, and it is not advisable to burden the people and waste resources. Moreover, I do not like this situation. Why don’t we just forget about it?”
Upon hearing this, Xue Ke and Ning Fengzhi exchanged a glance.
“Since His Highness dislikes elaborate ceremonies, Your Majesty, let’s skip them!” Ning Fengzhi suggested.
"Then let's do as the Prince of Zhenbei says."
Xueke nodded in agreement.
After chatting briefly for a while to build rapport, Lin Chuan took his leave. Xue Ke and Ning Fengzhi personally escorted him out, all the way to the palace gate.
Putting everything else aside, this attitude alone is enough to show how much they value it.
"Take care on your journey, Prince Zhenbei," Xue Ke said softly.
Lin Chuan smiled and nodded in response, "Your Majesty need not continue to escort me. If there is any urgent matter, Your Majesty can send someone to Snowfield City, and I will come immediately."
Since I took something from someone else, I should naturally give something in return.
After receiving the promise, Xue Ke was clearly very happy and nodded slightly, "I've remembered it. If needed, I won't stand on ceremony with the Prince of Zhenbei!"
"Your Highness, I wish to send my daughter to Tianshui Academy for an exchange program. I wonder if Your Highness could look after her for a while?"
Just before leaving, Ning Fengzhi suddenly made this request.
Lin Chuan paused, his gaze unusually deep.
Ning Fengzhi was quite generous, saying, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wishes to put aside past grievances with the Ye family and turn hostility into friendship. We would appreciate it if Your Highness could convey this message."
After speaking, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School bowed slightly, adopting a very humble posture.
Lin Chuan sighed softly, "I will convey Sect Leader Ning's idea to the Ye family. As for whether the Ye family will agree, I cannot guarantee it. Tianshui Academy also welcomes anyone to come and learn and exchange ideas."
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Ning Fengzhi immediately laughed heartily.
Chapter 172 The storm is coming
Upon returning to the guest residence, Dugu Bo immediately came to visit.
"Hiss... To actually make you a king of a different surname, what a grand gesture!"
Upon learning of Xue Ke's actions, Dugu Bo was also taken aback.
It should be noted that since the founding of the Heaven Dou Empire, only four kingdoms have been established, among which the Barak Kingdom is of the same lineage as the Heaven Dou royal family.
The other kingdoms were undoubtedly filled with people who had made great contributions in battle, but unexpectedly, Lin Chuan has now become a king of a different surname.
However, upon closer reflection, if they hadn't intervened, the Spirit Hall would probably have already succeeded, and then the entire empire would have fallen into the hands of others.
Therefore, enfeoffing kings of different surnames doesn't seem to be anything special.
"Senior Dugu, you are too surprised. It's just a title, and the territory hasn't increased. It's just a means to win people's hearts."
Lin Chuan pursed his lips, appearing quite clear-headed.
Dugu Bo chuckled lightly, "You're quite clear-headed, kid. I thought you'd be blinded by this title. Since you were aware of this all along, you still chose to accept it, didn't you?"
"There's nothing I can do, Xue Ke really gave me too much!"
Lin Chuan shrugged helplessly. "I'm not particularly concerned about the title of King or anything like that. It's mainly because of something else he offered that I couldn't refuse!"
As he said this, he gently flipped his right hand, and the Vast Ocean Universe Cover appeared out of thin air.
As soon as the azure triangle appeared, it completely bathed the room in a sea-blue hue, the soft blue light undulating with an exceptionally dazzling beauty that left one mesmerized.
"This is... a soul tool?"
Dugu Bo was knowledgeable and experienced, and he could roughly figure out what the Vast Ocean Universe Cover was all about.
“That’s right, this is called the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, a national treasure of the Heavenly Dou Empire,” Lin Chuan nodded slightly and briefly introduced the information about the triangular prism in his hand.
"Is this thing very precious?" Dugu Bo asked again.
Lin Chuan smiled silently, "This is no ordinary soul tool. Senior Dugu, do you still remember the token I obtained from the Heaven Dou Treasure Vault last time?"
"Is it possible?!"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo was startled, and his gaze suddenly turned fiery.
Lin Chuan smiled and nodded, "Just as you guessed, senior. Since Xue Ke has offered such a precious treasure, I naturally have no reason to refuse, right?"
"Your luck is truly enviable!"
Dugu Bo responded in a deep voice, his gaze becoming strange.
If the Heavenly Dou Empire knew that both treasures bestowed from its treasury were related to deities, I wonder if they would regret it.
"So this time you're planning to try to gain recognition on your own?"
Lin Chuan put away the Vast Ocean Universe Cover and shook his head again. "I have already received the test, so I probably can't change it on the spot. But it's a good opportunity for Bing'er and the others to try it out. This divine position is very suitable for them!"
"You're really willing to spend that much!"
Dugu Bo's voice was calm, but his eyes were clearly unfriendly.
"Ahem, well, now that things have been resolved in Tiandou City and the Spirit Hall's plan has been exposed, they won't be making any rash moves anytime soon. Let's not delay and head back to Snowfield City!"
Lin Chuan coughed twice and quickly changed the subject.
"Hmph!" Dugu Bo snorted coldly, but did not say anything more.
The two did not linger and set off to leave Tiandou City.
After a long and arduous journey, we finally returned to Snowfield City.
"Xiao Chuan, Your Majesty Dugu, you've returned."
Upon hearing the news, Shui Lanxin immediately rushed over and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that neither of them was injured.
But soon, Shui Lanxin's expression became unusually heavy.
"Is everything that happened in Heaven Dou City true? Has Emperor Xue Ye really passed away?"
Although I received the news a few days ago, I still can't quite believe it.
Lin Chuan could only nod. "It's true. The Six-Winged Angels of the Spirit Hall sent people to kill Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and infiltrated Heaven Dou City using his identity. Emperor Xue Ye died at their hands. Not only that, the Fourth Prince Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing were also killed. Now Princess Xue Ke has inherited the throne."
"This is truly...unexpected!"
Such actions by the Spirit Hall are chilling.