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Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: The State Preceptor and Debt Collection

The new branch office of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in Heavenly Dou City.

This new office is located just 1,100 meters away from the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace. The proximity was chosen to better assist the current Crown Prince in governing.

Now, Emperor Xue Ye is bedridden, and Prince Xue Xing, for reasons unknown, has fled to another country with Xue Beng in tow. Many of the empire's key ministers have also claimed to be too old and frail to bear heavy responsibilities.

At this critical moment, several kingdoms and duchies are beginning to stir, taking advantage of the situation.

This series of events has come one after another, seemingly overwhelming the young Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Fortunately, the Crown Prince is wise in utilizing talent. He has appointed Ning Fengzhi as the State Preceptor to assist him in implementing governance strategies. Moreover, he plans to select talents from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and place them in suitable positions.

"Well said, young State Preceptor," Dugu Bo chuckled, clapping his hands, which elicited a round of amused laughter from the crowd. "Let's hear more."

At this moment, almost everyone of note within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had gathered here, watching with smiles as Li Xun eloquently spoke.

"That's all for now. We'll have someone polish it up later before releasing it," Li Xun shook his head, ignoring the teasing from these battle-hardened Soul Masters. How could these rough fighters understand the importance of public opinion and the impression of the masses?

Why does the Spirit Hall hold such high prestige across the continent? Isn't it because they have gradually built a solid foundation among the common people?

And why haven't the Upper Three Sects, with similar advantages, developed and instead declined? Isn't it because they have created a deep chasm with the common people, making them seem aloof and unapproachable?

Of course, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School isn't in decline yet, because their auxiliary sect isn't arrogant enough to act recklessly.

What Li Xun aims to do now is to slowly plant the seeds of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in the hearts of the ordinary people of the Heaven Dou Empire and the various duchies.

"Xiao Xun, if our sect's disciples are busy with political affairs, won't it affect their cultivation speed?" Bone Douluo expressed some concern.

"Grandpa Bone, don't worry. This is just a temporary measure. Once the situation stabilizes, we will replace the sect disciples with more capable individuals," Li Xun chuckled. "Besides, even if they are busy, they probably won't know what to do. They just need to hold their positions, as the real work is often done by their deputies or subordinates."

"However, if some disciples feel they have no hope of advancing their Soul Power, they should consider serving the empire, and the sect shouldn't oppose that."

"Xiao Xun is right," Ning Fengzhi agreed wholeheartedly, having personally experienced the frustration of hitting a cultivation ceiling.

In fact, it wasn't just him; many other disciples in the sect faced similar situations. However, it wasn't because they had reached the limit of their Soul Power but due to their Innate Soul Power.

Auxiliary Soul Masters, unlike other types of Soul Masters, lack self-defense capabilities. Disciples with lower Soul Power levels are hardly safe outside, as high-level Soul Masters look down on them, and low-level Soul Masters struggle to protect themselves, let alone others.

If they can stay in the empire as officials or nobles, that would be quite good.

Seeing Ning Fengzhi gesture for him to continue, Li Xun cleared his throat, "As for the military commander, I think Elder Yang Wudi would be the best choice. After all, his strength is undeniable and would serve as a great deterrent."

"I'm just a rough fighter; I don't know anything about leading armies," Yang Wudi waved his hands dismissively.

"You're just afraid it will delay your alchemy, aren't you?" Dugu Bo laughed heartily. Having known each other for many years and both being well-versed in the art of poison, he was well aware of what Yang Wudi was trying to avoid.

"No, absolutely not," Yang Wudi quickly denied.

"Elder Yang, rest assured, it won't interfere with your affairs. You'll have a small team to assist you with administrative tasks. Even if a sudden war breaks out, you won't have to worry about anything. Someone will naturally inform you of what needs to be done."

Li Xun chuckled, "All you need to do is charge forward fiercely. Moreover, I'm hoping Brother Yang can gain more experience to eventually take over your position."

When Li Xun mentioned Yang Qianjun, Yang Wudi immediately quieted down. "Alright, I'll hold onto this position for now."

Seeing Yang Wudi nod in agreement, Li Xun turned his gaze to Sword Douluo. "Sword Grandpa, you might have to make a long journey next. It seems our Crown Prince Xue Beng has encountered some trouble in the Kingdom of Barak. We need you to go and assist him."

Without Prince Xue Xing's protection, Xue Beng had been living a rather miserable life since arriving in the Kingdom of Barak.

Many of the conditions previously agreed upon between the King of Barak and Xue Xing had been overturned by the nobles and ministers. Some were even clamoring to send Xue Beng back to Heavenly Dou City.

This was unacceptable to Li Xun and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

What they needed now was a Qian Renxue who was overwhelmed with problems, so they had to keep her busy.

Xue Beng was the target Li Xun had chosen for Qian Renxue. Although he wasn't strong, he had the support of neighboring countries. Li Xun believed that most ambitious rulers wouldn't resist the idea of aiding the rightful ruler and dividing the governance.

"Grandpa Dugu, Grandpa Bone, this list contains our next targets. The order of priority has already been marked for you."

Li Xun took out a list from his Soul Guiding Device and handed it to the two of them. "Next, I'll have to trouble you two to handle some of the dirty work."

This list had originally been given to Qian Renxue, but it had somehow ended up back in Li Xun's hands.

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However, Li Xun was quite pleased with this outcome.

After glancing at the list, Dugu Bo asked with some confusion, "What about the two Spirit Hall elders by her side? Did they return to Spirit City?"

He was aware that some nobles and ministers in Heavenly Dou City were about to be purged, but why had they shifted from the forefront to the background as previously agreed?

"Haha, those two somehow offended our Crown Prince and were sent out to collect debts. It seems most of the work will fall on us now," Li Xun said with a grin.

"Alright," Dugu Bo clicked his tongue. He hadn't expected that even as a Titled Expert, there would come a day when he would be looked down upon.

At that moment, Serpent Spear and Ci Xue were in a standoff with Yu Yuanzhen at the Blue Lightning Advanced Academy.

When they arrived, they had intended to use some forceful methods, especially since Chrysanthemum Douluo had failed and Qian Renxue's attitude was very firm. They didn't want to waste time arguing with Yu Xiaogang.

However, as soon as they entered, they were invited to Yu Yuanzhen's residence.

Seeing that Yu Yuanzhen remained silent, Serpent Spear Douluo coughed lightly and organized his words. "Sect Leader Yu, we have come today to collect payment."

"Oh? What payment are you collecting, and do you have any basis for it?" Yu Yuanzhen smiled as he looked at Serpent Spear and Ci Xue.

"Master Yu, your son Yu Xiaogang recently set a fire at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which indirectly caused the death of six people. According to the laws of the Heaven Dou Empire, he has been sentenced to death. It was our Spirit Hall that secured his release from prison."

Seeing Yu Yuanzhen greet them with a smile, Serpent Spear Douluo felt somewhat relieved: "This time, we're not here for anything else. We just want the blueprints for the weapons your son sold to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"Oh, is that so? I only arrived today and am not fully aware of the details. Let me call him over." Pretending to be unaware, Yu Yuanzhen softly called out into the distance.

Before long, Yu Xiaogang arrived with Tang San in tow.

"Xiaogang, these two elders from the Spirit Hall are here to collect the payment for your recent rescue. What do you think we should do?" Yu Yuanzhen asked.

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