Poison Not Dead asked again, "So what do you want to do?"
Qin Xiao replied, "I don't have a clear plan at the moment. I can only take it one step at a time. Anyway, it's about time the situation on the continent changed. Whether the Sun-Moon Empire unifies the continent, or the evil Soul Masters grow stronger, it can't stay the way it is now..."
Poison Not Dead: "???"
He became displeased upon hearing these words. "Does that mean you see no hope for the Heaven Dou Empire I support to awaken?"
Looking at Poison Not Dead, Qin Xiao asked with a smile that was not quite a smile, "Ask yourself, do you believe in what you just said?"
"Ah. This, I..."
Poison Not Dead wanted to forcefully argue, I do believe.
But confronting Qin Xiao's gaze that seemed to see right through his thoughts, he gave up.
"I don't believe it either..." he said weakly, shaking his head.
"If you can make the Heaven Dou Empire absorb Xingluo and Dou Spirit, then I think your Heaven Dou Empire will have a real chance to stand at the pinnacle of Soul Land," Qin Xiao said earnestly.
In fact, his desire for the Sun-Moon Empire to unify the continent, or for the evil Soul Masters to stir chaos in Soul Land, had one purpose.
To destroy faith!
To destroy the people of Soul Land's faith in Tang San.
After all, the followers of Tang San have been spreading his teachings in this world for far too long.
In the Heaven Dou, Dou Spirit, and Xingluo, the three great empires, there are everywhere people who believe in Tang San.
If one day the Sun-Moon Empire can unify Soul Land, it will certainly overthrow Tang San's faith.
This was what Qin Xiao hoped to see.
"What you say is true."
After listening to Qin Xiao, Poison Not Dead laughed bitterly and shook his head, "But it is not so easy to swallow the other two great empires. The Heaven Dou Empire needs to develop for dozens more years before it might stand a chance."
"Dozens of years, and the chrysanthemums will be cold," Qin Xiao shook his head.
Poison Not Dead snorted irritably, "You young man don't know how difficult it is for an empire to develop."
He spoke the truth.
The growth and strengthening of an empire depend on its heritage.
Take the Xingluo Empire of Soul Land as an example.
Although it is also one of the Three Great Empires of Douluo.
But after thousands of years, what it once was, it still is now.
Heaven Dou Empire and Douling Empire, on the other hand, are different.
Before they split and disintegrated, they were known together as the Tiandou Empire.
Which means that the two empires combined could only compete with the Xingluo Empire.
Of course, this refers to the national power, not the level of the strong.
With the thin foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire, Poison Not Dead is already very confident in being able to swallow the other two empires within decades.
"Kid, others look down on us. When I say decades, I'm already talking big. And that's considering the future, when Chen Lv, Wang Yanfeng, Vina, Long Aotian, Gu Tong, and those few young kids can become superpowerful beings."
"Because the foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire is inherently weak, there must be something exceptional about one aspect in order to reach the peak of this world. Just like Shrek Academy in the past, the number of their pinnacle experts far surpassed the empires, which is why they could stand aloof from worldly affairs!"
Poison Not Dead had his considerations, too.
Given the national situation of the Heaven Dou Empire, it was impossible to achieve the level of the Sun-Moon Empire.
Lacking vast territories and top soul masters, the only way to improve national strength its to rely on the number of superpowerful beings.
After hearing Poison Not Dead's words, Qin Xiao nodded slightly; he could understand.
After thinking for a moment, he added, "That is indeed the case, but if one day, the Sun-Moon Empire suddenly wages war against The Three Great Empires of Douluo, my advice is that the Heaven Dou Empire can choose to cooperate with them. Or to stay neutral, avoiding clashing swords with them."
"What do you mean? Are you suggesting that the people of my Heaven Dou Empire act like cowards?" Poison Not Dead was somewhat displeased, "Or do you really think I'm afraid of them? I'd rather shatter into pieces than remain whole as a tile; the people of my Heaven Dou Empire would rather die standing than live on their knees."
Qin Xiao clapped his hands, "Good, I admire people with your spirit. But have you considered what the result of this fight to the death will be? If you had the strength to confront the Sun-Moon Empire, I wouldn't say anything. But you have no such power to contend with them, and as you said, in a few decades, the Body Sect will rise, and by then wouldn't they follow you?"
"Moreover, cooperating with the Sun-Moon Empire can greatly increase your speed. You could choose to split the world in two; you take over the Douling Empire and restore the original territory of the Tiandou Empire."
After some thought, Poison Not Dead said, "But if we let the Sun-Moon Empire swallow up the Xingluo Empire, won't they become even more powerful? Then they'll turn around and deal with the Heaven Dou Empire!"
"Don't worry, they won't succeed," Qin Xiao shook his head slightly.
The entire continent's foundation is about to shake, how could the Tang God-King ignore it?
Just like it was recorded in the original text.
He was incredibly mighty, threatening someone's wife, making them retreat and forcing the Sun-Moon Empire to change its name.
To protect his own backyard, what wouldn't he do?
And besides that.
Even if the Divine King doesn't act, his father will.
A plane master is not just a title.
In conclusion, Poison Not Dead, the scenario you are talking about will not happen.
Of course.
If The Three Great Empires of Douluo devour each other and merge into one empire, perhaps the Tang God-King won't intervene.
After all, his backyard is still his backyard. It's just existing in a different way.
"Do you, kid, know something?" Poison Not Dead asked Qin Xiao with surprise.
"I heard some news during my time in the Sun-Moon Empire. But the specifics, I am not entirely clear on. Just do as I say, I won't let you down," Qin Xiao answered vaguely.
Hearing this, Poison Not Dead's eyes flickered. Then he slowly nodded, "Alright, I'll remember what you said."
"Then, for now, goodbye," Qin Xiao suddenly announced his departure.
"You're leaving now? I wanted to prepare some things for you, like elixirs and ores, for you to take with you," Poison Not Dead said anxiously.
"You can prepare them. I will take them the next time I come back," Qin Xiao said with a sly laugh.
"That will do."
At Qin Xiao's words, Poison Not Dead did not insist any further, "But there is one person you must bring with you, or I won't be at ease."
"Who?" Qin Xiao was puzzled.
"Come out."
Poison Not Dead called out loudly, his voice echoing out.
Moments later, a figure slowly approached.
Qin Xiao's pupils contracted, "Vina?"
He turned his head to look at Poison Not Dead, "You don't mean for me to take her with me, do you?"
Poison Not Dead smiled, "What's wrong with that? Vina possesses Twin Martial Souls and can choose to only display Snow Lotus in front of others, disguising herself as your maid. Besides, she rarely shows her face, so there are not many who recognize her. Taking her to the Sun-Moon Empire would be the perfect choice."
"Plus, whatever you need, you can tell her... She can relay it back to the sect, providing you with assistance."
Chapter 182: Duke Bai Hu's Fury (Chapter titles are blocked, how speechless.)
"After all, Vina is the Princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire and the most outstanding among the younger generation of your Body Sect. Is it not a bit beneath her to serve as my maid?"
Qin Xiao was very hesitant.
It was not because he was some kind of saint.
But rather because he already had several people close to him in the Sun-Moon Empire, well... and they were of the opposite sex.
He would inevitably have to explain.
He was a person who disliked trouble.
"I don't mind, teacher. Please let me stay by your side," Vina pleaded urgently without waiting for Poison Not Dead to say anything.
At this moment, she did not carry herself with any of the airs of a princess.
She was like a little girl, afraid of being abandoned by her family.
Qin Xiao said, "I think you should still consider it carefully. After all, the Sun-Moon Empire is not your homeland, and there you might face many dangers. I may not always be able to take care of you."
Vina shook her head, "Don't worry about my safety."
As she said this, she looked towards Poison Not Dead.
Qin Xiao's gaze shifted and also landed on Poison Not Dead.
"Did you send a secret message to Vina?"
He had just keenly captured a trace of soul power fluctuation.
Just that.
He had not paid it much attention.
But now, upon a closer look, there certainly was something fishy going on.
"What are you talking about? What is this?"
Poison Not Dead firmly shook his head.
"Do you think I am that kind of person?"
"Yes."
"Fine then, there's really nothing that can't be said. I plan to send a few more Titled Douluos to protect Vina so you won't have to worry about her safety. Even when you need it, there will be enough people to help you."
Poison Not Dead stopped pretending and laid his cards on the table, "After all, if people knew the purpose of what you are going to do, I guess a lot of people would want to beat you to death."
Qin Xiao said, "In that case, alright. I accept your proposition..."
"But who do you plan to send with me?"
Without hesitation, Poison Not Dead replied, "Elder Jin is definitely one of the choices. Besides me, he is the strongest in the Body Sect, and these past two days he has even had some insights, with his combat power soaring. I'd feel at ease with him there."
Qin Xiao fell silent.
Poison Not Dead was really going all out.
He was even willing to spare Jinpeng.
...
Half a month later.
Qin Xiao returned to the Sun-Moon Empire, guarded by a host of Titled Douluo-level experts.
It must be said.
Some things are really miraculous.
Originally, it was Jinpeng who led the team to capture him, and it wasn't long before he was sent back.
"We are not far from the academy. You can activate the communicator between us at any time, and we will come as soon as we receive the message."
"Ordinarily, if you want to communicate, you can just arrange for Vina to find us."
Before parting.
Jinpeng gave his solemn instructions.
"Don't worry."
Qin Xiao nodded and then walked with Vina towards the Sun-Moon Imperial Royal Academy.
However.
To his surprise, as soon as he declared his identity to enter, a team immediately rushed out, taking him and Vina away.
Qin Xiao was somewhat dumbfounded. "What's the situation? Could it be that in the time I was gone, I've actually become a wanted criminal?"
He thought carefully.
Before he left, he didn't do anything too outrageous.
But.
When Qin Xiao was brought into Jing Hongchen's office, he instead calmed down.
"Who is it?"
Upon hearing the knock, Jing Hongchen asked in a deep voice.
The events of these times had aged him considerably.
"Dean, we have brought an important person."
Such a reply came from outside the door.
Jing Hongchen paused for a moment and said, "Come in."
As he finished speaking, the door opened wide.
When he saw clearly who had walked through the door, he was immediately shocked, his eyes wide open.
"Qin Xiao, why have you come back?" He abruptly stood up from behind the desk.
"A child without a mother, it's a long story." Qin Xiao helplessly shrugged his shoulders, "It's not something that can be explained in a few words, but I would like to know why I was brought directly here?"
Jing Hongchen said, "Isn't it because I was hoping that one day you would come back on your own, and then I could directly offer you protection to prevent any more accidents?
When I made this decision, I actually didn't have much hope.
Body Sect is a tiger's den, with nothing good in it; I figured once you went in, you wouldn't come out.
But you, boy, have given me quite the surprise. Indeed, the saying is true, 'The good die young, while troublemakers live on for a thousand years.'"
Qin Xiao: "..."
What the hell is all this?
Jing Hongchen was chuckling as he spoke, but in the next moment, his gaze hardened.
Because he noticed the person by Qin Xiao's side.
To be precise, the woman with the cold demeanor.
"Who is he?" Jing Hongchen also reined in his smile and asked in a solemn voice.
Qin Xiao gently patted Vina's shoulder, "I encountered her in the Heavenly Soul Empire, and she helped me evade the Heavenly Soul Empire's pursuers."
By doing this, he was telling Vina not to be so nervous.
"Oh?" Jing Hongchen's frown tightened. "Can she be trusted?"
Qin Xiao replied candidly, "I think if you can trust me, then you can trust her. Otherwise, I have nothing more to say."
Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen looked deeply at Qin Xiao and suddenly laughed, "Then it's settled, she's one of us."
Vina was startled.
She hadn't expected Jing Hongchen to accept her so quickly.
At the same time, she realized that Body Sect might have really overlooked Qin Xiao's importance to the Sun-Moon Imperial Soul Guidance Academy.
"Right, not long after you left, something happened that involves you," Jing Hongchen remembered something else and asked seriously, "Did you kill the son of that guy Dai Hao?"
Dai Hao?
Duke Bai Hu of the Xingluo Empire?
An image flashed in Vina's mind.
Qin Xiao was silent for a moment and then slowly nodded, "You guys guessed it? But then again, you also have a clear idea of my identity."
Jing Hongchen shook his head, "Nobody is concerned with the messy affairs of your family."
"It's not that someone guessed it. Instead, Dai Hao is actually requesting negotiations with the Empire. He's willing to release 100 prisoners in exchange for you. Among these 100 prisoners, there's one Douluo Strong Warrior, five Soul Sages, ten Soul Emperors, with the rest being Soul Masters of various levels."
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiao was first taken aback, then laughed. "Dai Hao is really willing to pay a high price; it seems he truly despises me to the bone."
He felt no pressure whatsoever.
Vina disdainfully curled her lip.
She thought to herself, does he really think such a small price can take my master's life?
Does he even deserve it?
She had even begun to consider whether to inform Elder Jin, organize an attack with the powerhouse members of the Body Sect, and eliminate Dai Hao.
Jing Hongchen laughed heartily, "Ha ha, it's because you, boy, do manage to make people hate you, don't you?
They say that Dai Hao's eldest son had remarkable talent, but he was injured by an evil Soul Master, leaving him crippled for life.
All his hopes were vested in his second son, who was not bad, but you ended up killing him—how could he be reconciled?
Now the once-mighty Duke Bai Hu may face the prospect of having no one to carry on his legacy."
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