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But when Wang Kun looked up and saw Xue Ye's distraught and desperate look on the dragon throne, the joy in his heart instantly subsided and his face was replaced with an expression of grief.
He walked quickly to the hall, fell to his knees with a plop, and cried to Xue Ye:
"Your Majesty! I just learned of the incident in the palace and rushed here. I didn't expect... I didn't expect such a tragedy to happen! Those adults... How could they..."
As he spoke, he wiped away non-existent tears with his sleeves. His acting was so convincing that even he almost believed it.
Xue Ye glanced at him, her heart filled with annoyance.
He knew Wang Kun's background very well and guessed what this guy was thinking.
But now, most of the loyal ministers in the court have died, and the remaining ones are either in panic or have their own thoughts. Only the treacherous minister Wang Kun dares to hang around in front of him.
"Get up."
Xue Ye's voice was hoarse and weak. "Propagate my order. Dispose of the bodies in the palace and comfort the families of the deceased. Also, immediately prepare the ten thousand year soul bones and the fifty thousand year soul bones. Notify the officials of Beiyuan Province to prepare for the handover. Then issue an order to restore the industrial privileges of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect..."
As he spoke, he felt his imperial dignity slipping away bit by bit, and every decree seemed to be driving a nail into the coffin of the Tiandou Empire.
Wang Kun quickly stood up and responded respectfully:
"I obey your command! I will do it right away and will do it perfectly, so that Your Majesty will not have to worry!"
He said sweet words, but he was secretly calculating in his heart - after dealing with these things, he should find a way to win over the remaining officials, and if there is any problem, he will immediately turn against them. As for the future of the Tiandou Empire... what does that have to do with him?
All he wants is power and wealth.
Xue Ye looked at Wang Kun's departing back, her eyes filled with sadness.
A court supported by treacherous ministers, an empire whose lifeblood is strangled, and a battle between heaven and earth that has been passed down for hundreds of years, is it really going to end in his hands?
He didn't dare to think anymore and could only lean weakly on the dragon throne, letting despair consume him.
When Liu Tianfeng, Dugu Bo, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo returned to the Barak Palace in the sunset, Xuezhe and Ning Fengzhi were already waiting outside the hall.
As soon as he saw the four people, Xuezhe quickly stepped forward and asked anxiously:
"How's it going? Is that old bastard Xue Ye willing to pay compensation?"
Liu Tianfeng smiled and nodded, telling Xue Ye the results of the negotiation in detail - each of the six people received a ten thousand year soul bone, Dugu Bo received an additional fifty thousand year adaptive soul bone, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect regained its industrial privileges, and most importantly - the Beiyuan Province was transferred to the Barak Kingdom.
"Okay! Okay!"
After hearing this, Xuezhe clapped his hands excitedly, unable to hide the smile on his face, and then said happily:
"Beiyuan Province! That's the important granary of the Tiandou Empire. With it, our Barak Kingdom's food reserves will be more sufficient. From now on, the Tiandou Empire will have to look to us for support!
Now, our Barak's strength will be taken to a new level!"
Ning Fengzhi also smiled and said:
"Being able to restore Xue Ye's industrial privileges to our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and allow favorable policies to take priority has already exceeded my expectations.
The future cooperation between the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Barak Kingdom will be smoother."
He looked at Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, his eyes full of satisfaction - this time of seeking compensation not only avenged Ning Rongrong, but also won tangible benefits for the sect, it was worth it.
Soon, this good news reached the ears of Xue Tianxing and others.
Everyone gathered in the side hall of the palace, their faces filled with joyful smiles.
Xue Tianxing, Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan were also very happy, but relatively calm.
Xue Tianxing is the prince of the Barak Kingdom and the future heir. He has no shortage of resources. Although the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone is precious, he is not tempted by it. After all, the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone is too young for Xue Tianxing.
Ning Rongrong is the young master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. The sect is as wealthy as a country, and soul bones are not out of reach for her.
Dugu Yan has her grandfather Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo who protects her. As long as she wants, Dugu Bo will find soul bones for her even if he has to travel all over the continent.
But the reactions of sisters Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er and Oscar were completely different.
Shui Bing'er clenched her hands tightly together, her eyes filled with excitement.
Although she and Shui Yue'er are the daughters of the dean of Tianshui College, and the college will provide them with training resources, the college's daily expenses are huge, and it is not easy to provide them with soul bones. It is impossible to come up with two ten-thousand-year soul bones.
"Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone... We can actually get a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone!"
Shui Bing'er's voice trembled slightly. She held Shui Yue'er's hand, unable to hide the joy in her heart.
Shuiyueer also nodded vigorously, her eyes slightly red:
"Sister, with the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, our strength will definitely be greatly improved, and we will be able to help Brother Tianxing better in the future!"
For the sisters, this ten thousand year old soul bone is not only an improvement in their strength, but also a recognition of their efforts. It is a precious resource that they have never dared to hope for.
Oscar was so excited that he was incoherent, gesturing with his hands in front of him, his face full of disbelief:
"Ten thousand... ten thousand year soul bones? Did I hear that right? I can actually have soul bones too?"
Oscar comes from an ordinary family. Before meeting Xue Tianxing, he had to rely on himself to obtain spirit rings, and he had only seen spirit bones in dreams.
Now that he has obtained a ten thousand year old soul bone, it is a huge surprise for him, enough to change the trajectory of his cultivation.
"Xiao Ao, you heard it right, it's true!"
Dugu Yan smiled and patted his shoulder. "From now on, you will also be a soul master with a ten thousand year soul bone. You don't have to envy others anymore!"
Oscar nodded vigorously, his eyes full of longing:
"Great! With the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, my food-related soul skills will definitely be stronger, and I will be able to assist everyone better in the future!"
Xue Tianxing looked at the excited expressions of the three people and a sincere smile appeared on his face.
He walked forward, patted Oscar on the shoulder, and said to the three of them:
"This is what you deserve. Let's work together from now on and strive to show everyone the strength of our Barak Academy team at the Continental Soul Master Competition!"
"good!"
Everyone responded in unison, their eyes filled with determination.
The laughter and joy in the side hall formed a sharp contrast with the oppressive despair in the Tiandou Palace.
The Kingdom of Barak's strength increased significantly due to this unexpected "compensation", and its future is bright; while the Tiandou Empire gradually declined after losing territory, resources and privileges.
While everyone in the side hall was cheering for the news of the ten thousand year soul bone, Xue Tianxing's gaze fell on Cao Qing in the corner.