Davis knew the other party misunderstood his intention and quickly explained, "Father, that's not what I meant. It's just that the Xingluo Empire is at a disadvantage here, and we might need to renegotiate with the Martial Soul Hall!"
Emperor Xingluo seemed to catch the implication, "Viss, what do you mean?"
Davis's eyes lit up, "Father, we can use the slain Soul Masters as leverage for negotiations!!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xingluo immediately grasped the idea and nodded thoughtfully...
"Hmm... what you say makes sense!"
The Soul Masters we sent from Xingluo Empire are dead. Insisting on troubling the Martial Soul Hall might only worsen relations between us!
But if we use this incident to negotiate, perhaps it can have the greatest impact!
The other ministers, seeing this, all breathed a sigh of relief...
"I believe his Highness Davis makes sense. The Soul Masters who were dispatched are dead. Continuing to quarrel is useless. This way, it can have the greatest impact!"
"Prince Davis's words are indeed brilliant. We can definitely use this to take the initiative in the negotiations!!"
"Right, everything is for the Xingluo Empire!"
These flattering remarks left Emperor Xingluo somewhat displeased, and he angrily rebuked, "Shut up, all of you, a bunch of useless flatterers! When I asked for your opinions earlier, why were you all silent like mutes??"
These guys are utterly useless, save for their glib tongues!!
The ministers exchanged glances and shut their mouths immediately...
They didn't expect the former to still hold a grudge over previous incidents!!
Afterward, Emperor Xingluo turned an appreciative gaze towards Davis, "Viss, I need to oversee the Xingluo Empire and cannot leave without authorization!"
"So, I wish to assign you an important task!"
Even though Davis found it a bit odd, he nodded and said, "Please tell me, Father, I will not refuse anything within my capabilities."
Emperor Xingluo then continued, "I want you to go to the Martial Soul Hall on my behalf to discuss matters concerning the fight against abyssal creatures!"
These words startled Davis so much that his tone changed, "Ah?? Father, are you... are you kidding me??"
Such an important matter, and he expects me to handle it!
While it's an acknowledgment of attention, without a doubt, if I mess it up, I may lose all chances to inherit the throne!
Emperor Xingluo frowned slightly, "Why, Viss, don't you have confidence in yourself?"
Davis swallowed, "No... it's not that, it's just that I'm still in my teens. It might be difficult to complete this task perfectly..."
Damn, if I'd known, I wouldn't have voiced my opinion just now!
Sure, talking is one thing, but negotiating with someone of the Soul Hall Pope's standing, I have no confidence!
Emperor Xingluo patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry, I naturally know it's a bit challenging for you. I will send a few ministers to accompany you afterward!"
After saying that, he glanced at the ministers still kneeling on the floor...
Hearing this, Davis realized he couldn't refuse and could only muster a smile more painful than crying...
"Since... since Father has said so, I will do my utmost!!"
"But... Father, is this trip really only to discuss matters with the abyssal creatures?"
Emperor Xingluo's eyes became deep, "Of course not, that's just part of it. Another part is to forge cooperation with the Martial Soul Hall!"
Davis exclaimed, "Cooperate with the Martial Soul Hall??"
The kneeling ministers also looked puzzled...
They seemed not to understand why the former would make such a decision!
Emperor Xingluo's lips curled slightly, "You've also heard, right? The Martial Soul Hall has formed alliances with the upper three families, even with the Tiandou Imperial Family!"
"And what maintains this cooperation is precisely the abyssal creatures!!"
Since the Tiandou Empire can cooperate with the Martial Soul Hall, then there's no reason for the more powerful Xingluo Empire not to!!
More importantly, he had already noted the terror of the abyssal creatures, realizing that solely relying on the Xingluo Empire might be insufficient to resist them!
Davis suddenly realized, "I see, as expected of Father, your foresight is indeed deep!"
These abyssal creatures seem to be a great threat to any force on the Continent!
"Good that you understand, now I entrust this matter to you!"
Emperor Xingluo nodded, "Since you understand, go back and prepare, you need to head to the Martial Soul Hall tomorrow. This needs to be resolved quickly!!"
"Yes, Father!!"
With that, he immediately turned and left the hall...
Going to the Martial Soul Hall for the first time, naturally, more preparation is needed!
Only then did Emperor Xingluo turn to face the ministers, expressionless, "You heard what I said, is anyone willing to go with Davis to the Martial Soul Hall?"
"If successful, there will be rewards from me!"
The ministers remained silent, not daring to speak...
Accepting this mission could be troublesome for whoever takes it...
Emperor Xingluo clearly expected this reaction, "Hmph, I knew it would be like this."
He then randomly pointed to a few individuals...
"You, you, and you, will go with Davis to the Martial Soul Hall tomorrow, this mission must not fail!!"
The selected ministers looked despondent, but they could only assent....
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
In this situation, accepting might mean survival, refusing is certain death!
...
The next day!
Yueguan looked at Bibi Dong in front of him, and softly agreed, "Your Holiness, the Xingluo Empire has sent representatives before!"
Bibi Dong's expression immediately darkened, "Oh? Are they coming to question us for killing those Soul Masters who infiltrated the Martial Soul Hall?"
In response, Gui Mei shook his head and explained, "No, they don't seem to be dwelling on that matter, but plan to send someone to discuss the abyssal creatures."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong's expression softened slightly, "Oh?? Discussing abyssal creatures?"
"Emperor Xingluo truly lives up to his name, he has already noticed the terror of the abyssal creatures, something no single force can withstand alone."
Gui Mei seemed somewhat puzzled, "Your Holiness, should we cooperate with the Xingluo Empire? We've already formed an alliance with the Tiandou Empire!"
"If we cooperate with the Xingluo Empire too, I'm afraid..."
"What, you're worried that the Tiandou Empire will take issue with this?"
Gui Mei nodded affirmatively, "Yes, considering that relations between the Tiandou Empire and Xingluo Empire aren't good!"
Though no war has occurred yet, the friction isn't that significant for now!
Bibi Dong shook her head and explained, "They won't. The more forces working together to fight the abyssal creatures, the better. As long as Xue Ye isn't a fool, he won't mind this kind of thing!!"
"Besides, when has the Martial Soul Hall ever needed to consider the royal household's feelings for who we cooperate with?"