Chapter 79: Chapter 67 Qin Xiao's Request, Boundless Universe Shield (4000)_2
Upon seeing this, Xue Qinghe slightly relaxed.
Then, he made a welcoming gesture, "The banquet is ready, and I do not know if it meets Your Highness's tastes."
Qin Xiao did not play coy and sat down generously.
Xue Qinghe and Dream Divine Machine followed closely behind.
"Your Highness, Qinghe must first apologize to you."
"I will punish myself with three drinks."
Xue Qinghe was also straightforward; the first thing he did was to keep the promise he had just made.
Thump thump thump.
He drank three cups in succession and then stopped.
Qin Xiao could clearly see Xue Qinghe's face turn red in an instant.
"Good," he praised, then said, "I suspect Your Highness did not invite me here just to enjoy Yue Xuan's fine food and wine, If there is something to say, please speak directly."
Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe and Dream Divine Machine were somewhat surprised.
Qin Xiao's forthrightness caught them off guard.
...
The third floor of Yue Xuan was its forbidden area.
Because, it belonged exclusively to the Lady of Yue Xuan, Madam Yuehua.
Suddenly.
A figure dressed in purple, clad like a steward, hurried to Madam Yuehua's door and whispered:
"Madam, the guest that the Crown Prince is hosting has arrived."
"Are you certain of who is being entertained?"
After a brief silence, an ethereal voice came from the room.
"Replying to Madam, the guest is not a noble of the Empire, very young, a stranger."
The Purple-Clothed Steward answered truthfully.
"I understand, you may go for now. I will come to see for myself later."
After a moment of silence, Tang Yuehua's voice came from the room once again.
...
"Hahaha, Your Highness, since Your Highness has already spoken so, please say what you wish to say," Dream Divine Machine moved slightly and laughed as he spoke.
President Meng is right."
Xue Qinghe nodded then looked towards Qin Xiao with an eager expression, "I wonder if Qinghe has the honor of inviting Your Highness to become a guest elder at the Crown Prince's Mansion?"
So he was indeed trying to recruit me...
Qin Xiao thought to himself.
He had anticipated this.
Actually, Qin Xiao was not interested in who became the emperor of the Tiandou Empire.
However, Tang San and Tang Hao had already become enemies, and according to the original story, Avalanche and Xue Xing ended up joining forces with Tang San. Subconsciously, they had been marked on Qin Xiao's blacklist.
If they dared to seek death, Qin Xiao wouldn't mind obliging them.
As for the relationship with Xue Qinghe, Qin Xiao planned to wait and see.
"Your Highness, to show my sincerity, please feel free to make any requests," Xue Qinghe spoke again.
Qin Xiao's eyes lit up, "I have heard that the Tiandou Empire possesses a peculiar artifact, called the Boundless Universe Shield..."
In the original story, without the Boundless Universe Shield, Tang San literally could not have escaped death time and time again.
Without it, Tang San wouldn't have even been able to initiate the Divine Exam.
No matter what, Qin Xiao couldn't let this item fall into the wrong hands. If he could obtain it through Xue Qinghe, it would save Qin Xiao a lot of trouble.
"What?"
"The Boundless Universe Shield? I have heard of it; it is considered a National Treasure of the Tiandou Empire."
President Meng let out a light exclamation.
"Your Highness, President Meng is correct. The Boundless Universe Shield is a matter of great importance; Qinghe is not yet able to make a decision on his own," Xue Qinghe at first startled, then apologetically spoke to Qin Xiao.
"Then I shall await Your Highness' reply," Qin Xiao said, grabbing a cup from the table and downing it in one gulp.
"This cup, I toast to Your Highness. Thank you for your gracious hospitality."
After speaking, he put down the cup, "I have some matters to attend to and must leave first. Your Highness, President Meng, please stay."
Without waiting for a response, he turned and left.
Xue Qinghe and Dream Divine Machine had not yet reacted when Qin Xiao's figure had already left through the door.
The two of them stood stunned as if turned to stone.
"Heh, Qin Xiao, what a Qin Xiao!"
Xue Qinghe suddenly laughed, his expression full of profound meaning.
"Your Highness, it's normal for a strong person to be a bit proud and arrogant. Please, don't take it to heart..."
Dream Divine Machine quickly tried to persuade him.
He was genuinely afraid that Xue Qinghe, in a moment of impulsiveness, would tread down the same old path as Xue Xing and Avalanche.
"President Meng, you misunderstand. His strength is sufficient for him to transcend the mundane."
"I actually think that his behavior is not bad at all. Besides, it saves us a lot of trouble, and we can clearly see what he wants."
As Xue Qinghe spoke, he looked back at Dream Divine Machine, his face once again wearing a warm smile, "Moreover, isn't Qin Xiao's attitude towards us much better?
I've heard that my Uncle Wang and my imperial younger brother were snubbed in front of this His Highness. With their prepared 5 million golden soul coins, they left in low spirits. Yet, we still have a chance to negotiate further..."
"Haha, Your Highness, by your reasoning, does that mean Qin Xiao is showing us some favor, treating us differently?"
Dream Divine Machine responded with a laugh.
"That's what I believe."
Xue Qinghe once again turned his gaze in Qin Xiao's direction.
Thinking to himself, this is truly an interesting person; I must bring you under my command!
"But about the Boundless Universe Shield, I've heard that His Majesty also values it greatly and has been trying to unravel its secrets..."
At that moment, Dream Divine Machine voiced his concerns.
"Whether we're willing to bring out the Boundless Universe Shield will depend on my father's wishes."
Xue Qinghe whispered, "I will report this matter to the emperor upon my return to the palace."
Dream Divine Machine nodded, "I will accompany you."
Saying so, he walked out of the room with Xue Qinghe.
However.
Just then, a graceful figure slowly walked in.
At first glance, she appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old.
But her eyes seemed to penetrate all worldly matters, far beyond what could be expected of a twenty-seven to twenty-eight-year-old woman.
She wore a tailored silver palace dress that accentuated her dignified, elegant, regal, and luxurious temperament.
Without a doubt, this person was Yue Xuan's master, Tang Yuehua.
Xue Qinghe bowed slightly, "Qinghe pays his respects to Madam Yuehua."
In theory, since Tang Yuehua taught him etiquette, she was his teacher, so his respectful behavior was appropriate.
Tang Yuehua also gave a slight bow before asking, puzzled, "I heard that Your Highness was dining here, so I made a special trip to check. However, I see that Your Highness seems in a hurry to leave?"
As she spoke, Tang Yuehua glanced at the dining table, noting the untouched feast.
She asked with confusion, "Is there something wrong with today's meal?"
Sensing an opportunity, Xue Qinghe shook his head, "Madam need not worry, there's been an emergence of urgent matters that I need to attend to."
"If that is the case, I won't keep Your Highness from your duties."
Tang Yuehua stepped aside slightly as she spoke.
Xue Qinghe and Dream Divine Machine left in succession.
After their departure.
Tang Yuehua sighed softly, "What a pity, I was one step too late to meet the person Xue Qinghe was entertaining..."
"It seems I will have to send someone to gather information in secret."
She thought to herself.
As the person in charge of the Hao Tian Clan's intelligence department in Tiandou City, collecting all valuable information was Tang Yuehua's responsibility.
Tap, tap, tap...
Suddenly, footsteps reached Tang Yuehua's ears. In an instant, her expression returned to normal.
At that moment, the Purple-Clothed Steward approached her.
"What's happened?"
Tang Yuehua could see the panic written all over her face.
"Sect Master, there's news from the sect that Sect Master has not yet returned!"
"What! Big brother hasn't returned yet!"
Tang Yuehua was taken aback; she had assumed Tang Xiao had finished his business and returned to the sect.
"Yes, the Elders are messaging you because they're wondering where Sect Master might be. There are matters within the sect waiting for the Sect Master's decision."
The Purple-Clothed Steward continued to convey the sect's message.
Tang Yuehua's expression turned grim, "I am not aware of big brother's whereabouts."
"Sect Master, it's not good to keep hiding the truth at this time..."
The Purple-Clothed Steward changed her tone, unable to help but offer a reminder.
What am I hiding? I truly don't know!
Tang Yuehua felt helpless in her heart; Tang Xiao had left secretly with Tang Hao and didn't tell her their destination.
All he left was a message saying he would return to reunite with her after handling great affairs.
In truth, Tang Yuehua was eagerly awaiting his return.
"Sect Master, if you won't say, the Elder Council may dispatch an Elder to personally inquire..."
Hearing this, Tang Yuehua's face turned cold, "It's the same answer for anyone who comes. I've already said what I need to; I do not know where big brother has gone!"
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