Chapter 40: How to Handle It

Chapter 40: How to Handle It

Qian Daoli only took Wang Si away for a month. A month later, they sent Wang Si back to Tiandou City.

After sending Wang Si back to Tiandou City, the group of veteran Title Douluos returned to the Wuhun Temple in grand style.

Upon arriving in the Imperial City, Wang Si was soon invited to the Tiandou Imperial Palace.

Snow Night Emperor had been waiting for him for a long time. Not only was the Snow Night Emperor present, but also the Crown Prince, Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Bone Douluo!

"Haha, young brother Wang, we were so worried when you were taken away for a month."

Snow Night Emperor sat in the main seat of the reception room and pointed to the empty seat next to him, gesturing for Wang Si to sit by his side.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Those veteran predecessors were just interested in my soul skill. They let me go once they had studied my soul skill thoroughly."

Wang Si looked at the seat next to the Snow Night Emperor and hesitated before choosing to sit next to Xue Qinghe instead.

He knew his place; after all, Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo were sitting below, and if he took that seat, it would be disrespectful to them.

Both Snow Night Emperor and Ning Fengzhi subtly nodded, acknowledging Wang Si's prudence in understanding his standing.

After Wang Si sat down, Snow Night Emperor first smiled at his eldest son.

"Qinghe, you should get along well with young brother Wang from now on."

"Xue Qinghe" smiled and nodded slightly.

"Rest assured, Father. I've always had a good relationship with Brother Wang."

As he said this, "Xue Qinghe" also punched Wang Si's shoulder and then hooked his arm around Wang Si's shoulder, pulling him closer.

Wang Si stiffened at the gesture.

Both Snow Night Emperor and Ning Fengzhi noticed his stiffness and subtly sighed.

After so long, if Wang Si still hadn't figured out that they had hidden information from him, then he truly was a fool.

"Cough, young brother Wang, there's something I need to apologize to you for."

Snow Night Emperor took the initiative to speak, intending to ease the relationship with Wang Si.

"We knew about the assassination plot by the Star Luo Empire long ago, but to prevent the news from leaking, we chose to hide it from you."

Hearing this, Wang Si just nodded slightly.

"I believe my identity has aroused your suspicions. Despite your doubts, you still accepted me, and I am already very grateful for that."

Wang Si's expression was sincere.

Snow Night Emperor shook his head slightly at Wang Si's words.

"Acceptance is one thing, but our underhanded methods are another matter entirely.

This time, we captured a Title Douluo and two Soul Douluos from the Star Luo Empire. To get their assassins back, the Star Luo Empire paid a hefty price.

However, they offered too much, and there was one Soul Douluo they couldn't redeem. Consider that unredeemed Soul Douluo as compensation for you. In addition to that Title Douluo, you can also choose three ten-thousand-year-old soul bones from the treasury later.

With your current fame, it's inevitable that you'll encounter some troubles. Some of these troubles may be due to your insufficient strength, so it's very important to cultivate some trustworthy confidants."

Hearing Snow Night Emperor's arrangement, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, but he said nothing.

The Bone Douluo by Ning Fengzhi's side maintained his meditative posture, but a cunning smile soon tugged at his lips as he seemed to realize something.

"In addition to a Soul Douluo, I also plan to bestow upon you a marquis title. As for where your fief will be, I haven't decided yet.

However, I can assure you that the size of your fief will definitely surpass that of any other marquis."

Snow Night Emperor continued to offer terms, seeing that Wang Si didn't seem interested in a single Soul Douluo.

When he heard the word "fief," Wang Si's eyebrows twitched. Snow Night Emperor was eager to tie him to the Tiandou Empire.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Wang Si said hastily in gratitude. Although this fief might not end up in his hands, he had to express his thanks. Then he turned his gaze to Ning Fengzhi, indicating that it was his turn to make an offer.

"Young brother Wang, there's no need to doubt the effectiveness of your second soul skill. It must be very powerful.

I believe you're aware that many Soul Douluos and even Title Douluos are interested in your second soul skill.

In this regard, I wonder if you would be willing to let them learn it?"

Ning Fengzhi appraised Wang Si with a beaming smile, revealing his intention.

"Is Ning Zongzun planning to compile my cultivation method into a book and sell it to other forces?"

Wang Si offered an apologetic smile. "Zongzun Ning, it's not that I don't want to compile the cultivation method of my second soul skill into a book for sale.

It's just that those predecessors said that the complexity of my second soul skill surpasses that of the first. If other Soul Masters only refer to the written text, they might encounter problems.

Their suggestion was for me to find a quiet place and let others observe my second soul skill.

As for how much they can learn, that predecessor said it depends on their individual comprehension."

Ning Fengzhi found Wang Si's refusal reasonable, as the recent assassination attempt on Wang Si was due to their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

This time, Wang Si didn't want to involve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He needed to build his own connections in Tiandou City, or more accurately, to help Qian Renxue establish some connections.

Regarding Wang Si's claim that the second soul skill was complex, Ning Fengzhi was skeptical.

However, now was obviously not the time to question him about it, as he had something more important to ask.

"Then, we'll follow your suggestion. Later, we'll let other Soul Douluos or Title Douluos observe your second soul skill.

But at that time, people from the Star Luo Empire will definitely want to come over. How do you plan to deal with them?"

Ning Fengzhi asked this additional question because he was displeased with the Star Luo Empire's assassins.

Not only had they failed to assassinate Wang Si, but they had also dared to target Xue Ya.

Xue Ya was someone Wang Si had cherished for three whole years.

In Tiandou City, if a stray dog caused even the slightest frown on Xue Ya's face, Wang Si would use his connection with the Crown Prince to make that dog disappear.

One could say that in these three years, Xue Ya had lived more freely and happily in Tiandou City than a little princess of the royal family.

Yet, the assassins of the Star Luo Empire had dared to lay a hand on Xue Ya.

As expected, when Ning Fengzhi mentioned the Star Luo Empire, Wang Si fell silent.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became oppressive.

Finally, Xue Qinghe patted Wang Si's shoulder, easing the awkward tension in the room.

"Let the Star Luo Empire handle it themselves. As long as they show sincerity, we can let their people come over with the others."

From Wang Si's words, everyone could sense his helplessness.

Clearly, he didn't want people from the Star Luo Empire to come, but to prevent another assassination attempt, he chose to compromise.

"Rest assured, we will definitely make the Star Luo Empire pay a price for their foolish actions. The Tiandou Empire will always be your strong backing!" Snow Night Emperor reassured Wang Si, indicating that the Tiandou Empire would deliver justice.

After that, Ning Fengzhi and Wang Si finalized the time and place for the observation, and both Snow Night Emperor and Ning Fengzhi were very satisfied with the arrangements.

This was because Wang Si had once again chosen to hand over the majority of the benefits to the Tiandou Empire, specifically to the Crown Prince.

But since the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, was the undisputed heir to the throne, he would certainly know how to maximize those benefits.

"By the way, young brother Wang, because your undercover identity has been exposed by the Spirit Hall, we can't turn a blind eye and let you continue staying in the Crown Prince's mansion.

However, I've arranged a new mansion for you, complete with servants and a housekeeper. Of course, if you're not comfortable living there, you can replace them with others. We won't interfere in your matters."

In truth, Snow Night Emperor really wanted to keep Wang Si under his control. But now that the Spirit Hall had exposed Wang Si's undercover identity, he knew that even if he wanted to control him, there would definitely be opposition in the court.

Some might even try to harm Wang Si. So, instead of trying to control him, it was better to set him free and let him do what an "undercover agent" should do.

After realizing the true power of the Spirit Hall, Snow Night Emperor understood that if they really wanted to do something, there was no stopping them.

Since they couldn't be stopped, it was better not to try. This way, Wang Si could maintain a connection with the Spirit Hall, and perhaps the Tiandou Empire could even establish a relationship with them through Wang Si.

Wang Si naturally understood Snow Night Emperor's implied meaning, but before he could assert his own position, Snow Night Emperor brought up another topic.

"By the way, Xue Ya's death has greatly impacted Tang Yuehua. You can go and comfort her.

If necessary, you can bring her to your place. I'll entrust Moon Pavilion to others to manage."

Hearing Tang Yuehua's name, Wang Si glanced at "Xue Qinghe" inconspicuously and noticed that she instinctively wanted to hold onto him.

But in this situation, she couldn't be too impolite...

(End of Chapter)

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