The Tree Realm Descends on Douluo Continent

Chapter 106 Holding the Emperor Hostage

"Oh? What kind of cooperation?" Li Xun looked at Qian Renxue with a puzzled expression.

The two sides have reached an initial cooperation agreement, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is about to enter a honeymoon period with the Spirit Hall. Even if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is merged into the Spirit Hall, that will be after the two sides have been cooperating for some time.

He really hadn't expected that there were any cooperative matters between the two sides at this stage.

Qian Renxue's eyes revealed admiration: "Would you be willing to join the Spirit Hall?"

She transformed into Xue Qinghe, and as Li Xun's senior brother, she naturally inquired about his cultivation level.

Although her exact level wasn't known, the information showed that her junior brother was now a genuine level 40 Soul Master. Such talent, aside from her divine-level Martial Soul, was rare to find anywhere else on the entire continent.

Moreover, this junior brother of hers is not only exceptionally talented, but he also never takes what he said casually a few years ago lightly. If she could bring such a person under her command, he would undoubtedly be a reliable pillar for the future empire.

Seeing Qian Renxue's strong, independent demeanor, Li Xun silently released her hand. He hadn't expected that Qian Renxue would be the one in a hurry before he was, but that was fine too.

"Sister Xue, we've only just begun our cooperation. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall still need time to work things out. Isn't this a bit too hasty?"

Li Xun hesitated for a moment, then said tactfully, "It's not that I'm unwilling to join the Spirit Hall, but what will happen to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School if I join?"

"Now is a critical moment for cooperation between the two sides. If no one mediates, the relationship between the two major powers may return to square one at any time."

"I knew you wouldn't agree so readily."

Qian Renxue's eyes were full of admiration; she liked Li Xun's loyal and righteous character. "If you're worried about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, you can discuss joining the Spirit Hall with the sect. I've long admired Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo."

Through these years of contact, she has gained a certain understanding of Li Xun.

Although her junior brother had a clear understanding of the situation on the mainland, out of affection, even if he knew what kind of advantage the Spirit Hall would have on the mainland in the future, he should not betray the sect.

Her invitation was merely a pretext to probe the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's current attitude towards the Spirit Hall. After all, the two sides had already begun establishing cooperation, and she felt there was a high chance they would move forward further in the future.

"Sister Xue, I know you're the young master of the Spirit Hall, but can you really make such a big decision as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School joining the Spirit Hall?" Li Xun laughed, mocking Qian Renxue's naiveté. "And what kind of treatment will we receive if we join the Spirit Hall?"

She probably doesn't realize that she's currently just a mascot for the Spirit Hall, and that she doesn't have much power before she becomes a god.

Even her promise to Tang San to kill Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo is difficult to fulfill, because Qian Daoliu supports Bibi Dong in general and will not abandon his bottom line because of Qian Renxue's willfulness.

However, this is exactly the situation Li Xun wanted. If the Spirit Hall were a united front, he would be in a real predicament.

It was precisely for this reason that he was confident that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would eventually replace the Spirit Hall, since historically, every struggle for imperial power has started with a prince who has lost power.

The idea of ​​holding the emperor hostage to command the feudal lords is incredibly alluring.

"My word is law in the Spirit Hall. Although the situation is not clear right now, I can promise you this." Qian Renxue smiled slightly, an air of arrogance emanating from her: "In the future, you will be second only to the leader, above all others."

"Although Senior Ning Fengzhi has been stuck at level 79 due to a flaw in his martial soul, he can still enter the Elder Hall along with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo."

"The Elders' Hall?" Li Xun looked at Qian Renxue with a puzzled expression.

"Hehe, you may not know this, but the Spirit Hall is divided into the Pope's Hall, the Elders' Hall, and the Douluo Hall." Qian Renxue's smile faded a bit, but she still stared intently at Li Xun: "The Pope is currently in the Pope's Hall, while I am in the Elders' Hall, which is above the Pope's Hall."

"Unlike the Papal Palace, those who can enter the Elder Palace are all powerful individuals; only those who have reached the Title Douluo level are invited to join."

"I never imagined that such a powerful force was hidden within the Spirit Hall." Li Xun looked shocked, but secretly chuckled to himself, "Sister Xue, if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School joins the Spirit Hall, will it need to relocate?"

"No need." Qian Renxue smiled faintly and shook her head: "After the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School joins the Spirit Hall, all the corresponding resources will be provided by the Elder Hall, and you will not need to obey the Pope's orders."

Compared to key figures like Li Xun and Ning Fengzhi, she didn't care much about the rest of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"Sister Xue, I must say the terms you offered were very generous, but..."

Li Xun did some mental calculations, then glanced at Dugu Bo: "Grandpa Dugu had a falling out with two elders from the Spirit Hall. I promised Grandpa Dugu that if one day I brought those two elders before him, I would let him settle this score. Of course, this wouldn't involve the lives of those two elders."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo suddenly looked at Li Xun, his heart filled with a mix of emotions.

He never expected that Li Xun would bring up their playful banter in Sunset Forest at this moment, especially in front of the young master of the Spirit Hall.

"Xiao Xun, forget it. It was just a joke back then." Dugu Bo was touched, but couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Let bygones be bygones!"

Since joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the sect has treated him and his grandfather very well, and his temperament has changed considerably. Seeing that things could continue peacefully, and since he and Chrysanthemum Demon weren't mortal enemies, he didn't want to ruin the situation because of him.

Qian Renxue frowned: "May I ask which two elders they are?"

Li Xun's condition truly stumped her. She had considered many possibilities, but she never expected Li Xun to have such a condition.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"Elder Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo of the Spirit Hall." Li Xun narrowed his eyes and slowly said, "If Sister Xue finds this difficult, then forget it. I can offer other conditions."

Li Xun wasn't naive enough to think he could get the Spirit Hall to abandon two elders with just a few words. His intentions were fourfold: first, to make a high demand so that he could raise his side's price during the bargaining process; second, to test his side's current value in Qian Renxue's eyes; third, to provide some emotional support to Dugu Bo; and fourth, to use this opportunity to create some trouble between Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong.

If the Spirit Hall actually agrees to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's demands, that would be the real problem. If they don't, then Qian Renxue will realize her true position and power within the Spirit Hall.

Qian Renxue frowned, lowered her head, and fell into deep thought, weighing the gains and losses.

She thought of Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's usual obedience to Bibi Dong, and then she thought of how she had been sent to the Heaven Dou Empire as an undercover agent for so many years. Her brows gradually began to relax.

"Alright, I can agree to that." Qian Renxue looked up, her gaze fixed on Li Xun. "However, I need you to demonstrate more value. That way, I'll have enough reason to suppress any opposing voices."

"You'll see."

Li Xun smiled confidently, stood up, and extended his hand to Qian Renxue a second time: "Since the terms have been agreed upon, I will go back to make preparations. The follow-up matters regarding the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School joining the Spirit Hall also need to be discussed with my teacher, so I will not stay here any longer."

Because of her upbringing, Qian Renxue has a somewhat strong personality and admires strength. If Li Xun wants to maintain his standing in her heart, he must demonstrate the corresponding strength. Li Xun is afraid of scaring Qian Renxue in the end.

Qian Renxue smiled and gently grasped Li Xun's large hand: "Then I'll be waiting for your good news."

She hadn't expected to gain so much this time.

Without the help of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School alone, the Heaven Dou Empire would have been firmly in her hands.

"There's one more question," Li Xun said, looking at the soft, boneless hand in his palm. "Next time we contact each other, we won't have to go through Salas again, will we?"

(End of this chapter)