"Why all the secrecy?"
Ye Tian was led by Qian Renxue to a secluded room.
He couldn't help but feel puzzled, his eyes fixed on Qian Renxue.
"It's the middle of the New Year celebrations. You're not teaming up to mess with me, are you?"
"I don't have that kind of twisted humor."
Qian Renxue sighed softly.
"Bringing you here was indeed Ning Fengzhi's private decision."
"Moreover, Ning Fengzhi has already discussed this privately with Prince and me."
"The assassination attempt on me cannot damage the dignity of the empire. The Star Luo Empire must apologize."
"But in other aspects, we must handle this coldly. After all, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire face a greater enemy—the Spirit Hall."
Ye Tian seemed to guess what Qian Renxue was about to say.
He looked up and asked, "Are you asking me to join forces with you to escalate the situation?"
"Exactly." Qian Renxue nodded solemnly.
This was what she, as an undercover agent, should do.
"What's Prince Xue Xing's stance on this?" Ye Tian asked.
"Prince Xue Xing was sent by Emperor Xue Ye to take full responsibility for this matter."
"If his attitude is ambiguous, things will become difficult."
"That's why I came to discuss this with you." Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes gazed at Ye Tian.
Ye Tian, however, chuckled lightly. "Don't think too highly of me. I'm not some mastermind who can control everything."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback. "You don't have a solution either?"
She had genuinely grown accustomed to relying on Ye Tian for ideas.
Ye Tian rested his chin on his hand, deep in thought for a moment, then spoke:
"Well… I do have a rough idea."
Qian Renxue's eyes lit up, and she looked at him expectantly.
Ye Tian smiled. "Isn't there going to be a banquet for the envoys of both empires later?"
"Let me tell you a secret—Dai Mubai, the prince of the Star Luo Empire, and Ning Rongrong are good friends."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue was momentarily stunned.
Then, a light smile appeared on her face.
During the banquet later, as long as this point was brought up, Ning Fengzhi would lose his voice in the negotiations.
If Ning Fengzhi's daughter had a close relationship with the prince of an enemy empire, Ning Fengzhi would have to recuse himself.
"Without Ning Fengzhi interfering, things will indeed be much easier to handle."
Qian Renxue's smile was radiant, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ye Tian:
"You're truly a sharp blade, cutting through everything in your path."
"I really wish I could keep you by my side forever."
"Let's not use that kind of metaphor too often." Ye Tian didn't look back, his expression calm as he walked out of the room.
"Hey, Ye Tian, push me out!"
Qian Renxue's anxious voice called out from behind.
"You still have one hand that works."
Ye Tian's voice added from outside the room.
After leaving the room, Ye Tian noticed Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and others staring intently at Xiao Bai.
"A spirit beast." Sword Douluo whispered.
"Huh?" Ning Rongrong, standing beside him, was shocked. "Grandpa Sword, are you saying she's a spirit beast?"
She had never imagined that a spirit beast could take human form.
How high must its cultivation be!
Ning Fengzhi's expression was fiery. "To take human form, its cultivation must be at least 100,000 years."
"I remember back then, the wife of Clear Sky Douluo was a spirit beast who had cultivated into human form."
Sword Douluo explained, "Your perception is low. Her human form is an illusion, not the result of cultivation."
"In essence, she's a 100,000-year spirit beast."
"Ye Tian is actually associating with a spirit beast." Ning Rongrong muttered.
At that moment, Ye Tian walked over from the side room.
Seeing the strange expressions on Ning Fengzhi and the others, he couldn't help but ask, "Why are you all staring at Xiao Bai?"
"What do you think?" Sword Douluo smiled.
He didn't believe that someone as clever as Ye Tian wouldn't realize that Xiao Bai was a spirit beast.
Seeing Sword Douluo's peculiar smile, Ye Tian seemed to understand.
With Sword Douluo's level 97 soul strength, it shouldn't be difficult for him to see through Xiao Bai's true form.
He smiled brightly and said, "If you have any ideas, feel free to try."
Xiao Bai was a spirit beast guarding Sea God Island and had a close relationship with Bo Saixi.
If Xiao Bai were captured, Sea God Island would undoubtedly be furious.
Ye Tian would love to see the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect get hammered by Sea God Island.
While they fought, he could sit back and reap the rewards.
Sword Douluo shook his head with a smile. "I'm already a Super Douluo. I don't need it."
He never believed in things that fell from the sky.
Especially in front of Ye Tian.
This guy was just too mysterious and clever.
"A wise choice."
Ye Tian glanced at him with a smile, then walked toward Sea Witch.
Watching Ye Tian's retreating figure, Ning Rongrong whispered:
"Grandpa Sword, a 100,000-year spirit beast is one of the rarest treasures on the continent. Even if exchanged for other treasures, its value is immense."
Ning Fengzhi was also growing restless. As the master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, he had power rivaling an empire, and there were few things that could stir his heart.
But a 100,000-year soul ring was an exception.
After all, it was simply too precious.
He transmitted his thoughts to Sword Douluo: "With this 100,000-year soul ring, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan could recruit another genius Spirit Douluo."
"Once they advance to Titled Douluo, they could ensure the clan's prosperity for another century."
"I never expected Ye Tian to have such a treasure by his side!"
Surprisingly, Sword Douluo didn't agree with Ning Fengzhi.
"Clan Master, didn't you notice the woman with glasses next to the spirit beast?"
"Her cultivation is deeply concealed. You might not sense it, but she's definitely a Titled Douluo."
Sword Douluo shook his head. "Under these circumstances, capturing the spirit beast named Xiao Bai would be impossible for me."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's fiery expression gradually cooled, returning to his usual calm.
He laughed self-deprecatingly. "Haha, I was truly blinded by that crimson soul ring just now."
Capturing Xiao Bai would be difficult even if Bone Douluo were here.
A treasure you can't obtain is as good as worthless.
Ning Fengzhi shook his head, no longer coveting Xiao Bai.
…
Ye Tian approached Sea Witch.
Sea Witch looked at Qian Renxue, who was pushing her wheelchair out of the room alone, and asked curiously:
"What did the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou want with you? You two seem quite familiar."
"I never expected your connections to be so vast, Ye Tian."
"You even know the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire."
"It's nothing major." Ye Tian smiled, half-truthfully. "A while ago, there was an assassination attempt at the villa."
"My medical skills are exceptional, so I treated Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and formed a good relationship."
"Now that the envoys of both empires are negotiating this matter, I'm here as a witness."
"I see."
Hearing this, Sea Witch's interest waned significantly.
"Will there be fish later?"
Xiao Bai floated over like a ghost and asked.
"This is a formal occasion. Don't just think about eating."
Sea Witch held Xiao Bai's wrist and chided.
"Moreover, a diplomatic banquet of this level isn't something we can influence. Being able to attend is already a privilege."
Sea Witch lectured earnestly.
To be honest, this was her first time attending such a high-level banquet.
She felt a little excited.
It had to be said, living on Sea God Island, where nothing ever happened, had made her restless.
(End of Chapter)
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