Ignoring the already silenced "Xue Qinghe," Xue Ye seemed to recall something.
"Qinghe, apart from visiting brothels, what other preferences does the Elf Crown have?"
"For example, gold and silver treasures? Antiques and famous paintings? Or perhaps princes and dukes?"
Thinking that "Xue Qinghe" had merely gifted a mansion to the Elf Crown, Xue Ye felt it was somewhat inappropriate and a bit disrespectful to a Titled Douluo.
At this, "Xue Qinghe" also thought of Yunxiao's situation.
What does Yunxiao like?
Gold and silver treasures?
He doesn't lack those.
Antiques and famous paintings?
He doesn't understand such things.
Princes and dukes?
He completely looks down on them.
Fine wine and women?
Aren't Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling beautiful enough, rich and fair enough?
But Yunxiao had recently rejected his proposal.
Apart from enjoying tinkering with himself, Yunxiao seems to only like wandering around aimlessly and indulging in various delicacies every day.
"Hmm???"
Seeing the confused "Xue Qinghe," Xue Ye slightly frowned.
He was about to say that "Xue Qinghe" was "not focusing on his duties," only knowing to accompany the Elf Crown to brothels, and not even knowing the Elf Crown's other preferences.
At this moment, "Xue Qinghe" pursed his lips and finally responded.
"Your Majesty, the Elf Crown lacks none of these..."
Then, "Xue Qinghe" slowly recounted some of Yunxiao's preferences.
Regarding Yunxiao's preferences, Xue Ye could easily find out by sending someone to investigate.
After all, Yunxiao currently resides in the mansion area east of Heaven Dou City.
Therefore, "Xue Qinghe" naturally had no intention of hiding anything.
Half an hour later!
"Uh..."
"Shopping and listening to music? Drinking tea and enjoying delicacies?"
After hearing "Xue Qinghe's" account, Xue Ye was left speechless.
Are these "commonplace" preferences really those of a Titled Douluo with eight black and one red Soul Rings?
Are you sure he's not a lazy noble playboy?
Are you sure he's not a retired noble lord?
Thinking of these, Xue Ye felt his head buzzing.
As for whether "Xue Qinghe's" report was fabricated, Xue Ye naturally considered that.
Otherwise, Prince Xue Xing wouldn't occasionally "bump into" the Elf Crown on the streets of Heaven Dou City.
Besides representing him in getting closer to the Elf Crown, this was also a method of investigation.
Combining "Xue Qinghe's" account with the intelligence from Xue Xing, Xue Ye could now basically confirm that the Elf Crown's preferences were indeed as such.
Shopping and listening to music?
Drinking tea and enjoying delicacies?
These preferences of the Elf Crown were too simple for him.
After all, this is Heaven Dou City, where such things are never in short supply.
Thinking of this, Xue Ye looked at "Xue Qinghe" and slowly spoke.
"Qinghe, I am pleased that you can befriend the Elf Crown based on his preferences."
"But merely gifting a mansion to the Elf Crown is not enough."
"Qinghe, convey my oral decree, bestow..."
Thinking of Yunxiao's age, Xue Ye quickly changed his words.
"Qinghe, go to the national treasury and select a fifty-thousand-year Soul Bone, along with a million Gold Soul Coins, to gift to the Elf Crown."
"Xue Qinghe": "???"
A fifty-thousand-year Soul Bone?
Hearing Xue Ye's arrangement, "Xue Qinghe" was visibly shaken, looking at him with astonishment.
Gifting a million Gold Soul Coins wasn't a big deal.
But Yunxiao hadn't even agreed to join the Heaven Dou Empire yet!
And you're offering a 50,000-year Soul Bone right off the bat?
Back when Dugu Bo agreed to become a guest elder of the Heaven Dou Empire, he didn't even receive a 10,000-year Soul Bone.
Wasn't Xue Ye, that old fool, afraid that Yunxiao might just take the gifts and run?
As if understanding the thoughts in "Xue Qinghe's" mind, Xue Ye's sharp, eagle-like gaze fixed on him as he spoke in a deep voice.
"Qinghe, as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, your path is long. You must learn more, ask more, and understand how to assess the situation."
"A twenty-year-old Titled Douluo with eight black and one red Soul Rings—Elf Crown's future will only grow stronger. He's worth investing in with a 50,000-year Soul Bone."
"If we can satisfy Elf Crown, not only will we gain a Titled Douluo with limitless potential for the empire, but it will also pave the way for your future."
It was clear that Xue Ye was teaching "Xue Qinghe" how to become a qualified emperor.
"Yes, Father. Your son understands."
"Xue Qinghe" pretended to humbly accept Xue Ye's teachings.
Although, as the young master of the Angel Clan and a member of the Spirit Hall, she didn't need Xue Ye's guidance, she still had to put on a good show.
After all, her current disguise was that of the gentle and refined Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, "Xue Qinghe."
Fortunately, Yunxiao was her man, Qian Renxue.
Otherwise, faced with the temptation of a million Gold Soul Coins and a 50,000-year Soul Bone, Yunxiao might have indeed been swayed by Xue Ye's "desperate for talent" tactics.
"Hmph, Xue Ye!"
"No matter how much you scheme, you'll never guess that I'm not your son, Xue Qinghe."
"But the young master of the Angel Clan and the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue."
"You'll never calculate that Yunxiao is my man, Qian Renxue."
"And the million Gold Soul Coins and 50,000-year Soul Bone you're giving away are just forging a weapon for your own enemy."
Thinking this, "Xue Qinghe" couldn't help but smile with a hint of amusement.
Early the next morning, in the mansion district of the eastern city, at the Elf Residence.
Yunxiao, who had risen early and freshened up, was leisurely enjoying the breakfast he had brought back.
Just as he finished his meal, there was a knock at the front door.
"Huh? Someone's already come knocking this early?"
"Who could it be?"
The mansion Yunxiao was currently residing in was originally a vacant property gifted by "Xue Qinghe."
Before he moved in, only a group of servants would come periodically to clean.
With this in mind, Yunxiao made his way to the front door.
Upon opening it, the first thing he saw was Dugu Yan, dressed in a purple cheongsam and matching high heels, clearly having put in some effort to look her best.
Beside her stood an elderly man with green hair and eyes, wearing a set of finely crafted green armor, with a faint, pungent odor emanating from him.
Seeing such distinctive features and sensing the aura of a Titled Douluo, Yunxiao immediately knew who it was.
Without hesitation, he blurted out, "Blind Douluo, Dugu Bo?"
Dugu Yan: "…"
Dugu Bo: "…"
"6!"
Upon hearing Yunxiao's remark about Dugu Bo being the "Blind Douluo," both the grandfather and granddau
Okghter were instantly rendered speechless by Yunxiao.
Especially Dugu Bo, whose face was full of black lines!
What the hell was this "Blind Douluo"?
His title was clearly the "Poison Douluo," known for dominating the world with his poison.
(End of Chapter)