Chapter 46: Solution:
Inside the Xingluo Palace.
Staring at Qin Ming's somewhat casual demeanor below the stage, the Xingluo Emperor's face darkened.
'This Qin Ming, like his teacher, is a bit too arrogant.'
Despite his deep-seated resentment towards Qin Ming and Lion Douluo, the Xingluo Emperor maintained a smile on the surface.
"Qin Ming, if that's the case, then the Soul Hunting matters will be handled by your Spirit Hall."
Hearing this, Qin Ming clasped his fists towards the Xingluo Emperor.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Looking at Qin Ming and Lion Douluo below the stage, then at the seemingly invisible courtiers around him, the Xingluo Emperor's headache grew.
'What should I do?'
As he pondered, the Xingluo Emperor's gaze swept over to Zhu Fu, who had been silent for a long time.
Remembering Zhu Fu's earlier suggestion to win over the Spirit Hall, the Xingluo Emperor's eyes lit up.
'Perhaps I could use this opportunity to send Dai Ying directly to the Spirit Hall.'
Wouldn't that solve all the problems?...
As for the future heir, doesn't Dai Ying already have a son, Davis?
I'm in the prime of my life now, so I can wait for Davis to grow up.
Then, I can bypass Dai Ying and appoint Davis as the crown prince.
With this thought in mind, the Star Luo Emperor tentatively asked,
"Your Majesty, the Star Luo Empire is willing to establish a deeper cooperative relationship with your Spirit Hall.
I will also provide more financial support to the Spirit Hall branches within the Star Luo Empire.
At the same time, I will order the widespread construction of angel statues throughout the country.
Let the Angel God become the Star Luo Empire's patron saint, and let all the people of the Star Luo Empire believe in the Angel God..."
Upon hearing this, the Lion Douluo glanced at the Star Luo Emperor on the stage in astonishment.
After a moment's thought, the Lion Douluo finally spoke.
"May I ask, Your Majesty, what is your request?"
Seeing the Lion Douluo's change of attitude, the Star Luo Emperor's smile widened.
"Your Majesty, what do you think of my son, Dai Ying?
He has successfully completed the clan's trials. Although he hasn't been officially appointed Crown Prince, he already holds the title of heir apparent."
"Your Majesty, please change the terms. I won't accept a disciple."
Upon hearing this, the Star Luo Emperor coughed twice before continuing.
"Your Majesty, I don't mean for Dai Ying to become your disciple."
"Hmm?"
The Lion Douluo looked at the Star Luo Emperor with some confusion, unsure of his intentions.
At this moment, the surrounding ministers, as well as Dai Ying, who was hiding behind the Star Luo Emperor, all turned their gazes to the Star Luo Emperor.
The Star Luo Emperor coughed twice before continuing.
"Your Majesty the Lion, Dai Ying is only 35 years old now, but he has already reached the level of a Soul Emperor.
He has always worshipped the Angel God, but is limited by his status and cannot take action.
I think it would be better to let him directly enroll in your Spirit Hall for further study, so that he can embark on the right path.
Of course, it would be even better if there is an elder of the title level willing to accept him as a disciple.
If not, it's fine.
I don't think Dai Ying would mind."
Hearing this, the Lion Douluo stood with his arms folded, looking at Dai Ying, who looked a little grim in the distance.
Thinking of the conversation he heard before entering the hall, the Lion Douluo's face showed a playful smile.
"Okay."
After receiving the positive response from the Lion Douluo, the Star Luo Emperor's previously hanging heart was relieved.
'Two problems solved at once, at least there will be no worries for the next twenty years...' After glancing at his eldest son, who was looking grim, the Star Luo Emperor continued.
"Since that's the case, Your Majesty, when you return, I'll arrange for Dai Ying to leave with you."
"Okay,"
said the Star Luo Emperor, after receiving the Lion Douluo's reply.
"Zhu Fu, you will lead the Lion Douluo and the others to the Soul Hunting Forest, which is exclusively for the Star Luo royal family."
He tossed a token to Zhu Fu.
After Zhu Fu fumbled with his movements, the Star Luo Emperor added,
"With this token, the guards outside the Soul Hunting Forest won't stop you."
"As you command, Your Majesty."
Seeing this, the Lion Douluo stood up.
He had no intention of continuing the conversation with the Star Luo Emperor, and he led Qin Ming and Zhu Fu out...
Once the three of them had disappeared from the hall,
the Star Luo Emperor's smile slowly faded, his gaze suddenly cold.
Glancing at the trembling Prime Minister below the stage, the Star Luo Emperor spoke coldly.
"Come here, the Prime Minister is old and unwell, unable to handle state affairs. Send him back to rest."
Upon hearing this, the ministers in the audience exchanged glances, but none expressed any objection.
Crown Prince Dai Ying had previously joined forces with the Prime Minister to rally the ministers to seize power, only to coincide with the arrival of Lion Douluo.
By this point, everyone in the room knew
the Crown Prince's fate was sealed. The future of the empire would still be ruled by the Star Luo Emperor on the stage.
Standing behind the Star Luo Emperor, Dai Ying's expression was utterly grim.
He wanted to resist, but the thought of the might Lion Douluo had just displayed extinguished his will.
Dai Ying could only grit his teeth.
This time, after arriving at the Spirit Hall, he would definitely find a mentor as strong as Lion Douluo, and then find a way to return to the Star Luo Empire and reclaim everything...
Three hours later.
At the entrance to the Soul Hunting Forest outside the Star Luo Imperial City,
Zhu Fu quickly approached the patrolmen guarding the entrance and handed them a token from his sleeve.
"Generals, please read this. This is His Majesty's decree."
The patrol members took the token from Zhu Fu and carefully examined it.
After confirming it was correct, they respectfully returned it and handed over a folded map.
"Master Zhu, this is a map compiled by our previous patrol members. It should be helpful for your operation."
Zhu Fu accepted the soul beast distribution map.
After glancing at it, he quickly called out to Lion Douluo and Qin Ming.
"Your Majesty, Qin Ming, please follow me.
This is the most detailed map of the entire Soul Beast Forest. Let me lead you to find the soul beast."
Upon hearing Zhu Fu's words, Lion Douluo immediately reached out and grabbed the map from Zhu Fu's hand.
After opening it and glancing at it, he found it to be truly detailed.
The locations of hundreds of thousand-year-old soul beasts, the course of mountains and rivers, the growth of vegetation, and the planned route were all meticulously marked.
"No need, Qin Ming and I can go in on our own."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Fu hurriedly agreed and quickly stepped back two steps to clear the way.
Lion Douluo didn't bother to say anything more and directly led Qin Ming into the Soul Hunting Forest.
(End of this chapter)
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