"Perfect timing."
Zhou Zhe grinned, a smile spreading through his eyes. "I have a blade. Please judge it."
Tang Blade: Little Tiangang appeared in his hand.
It did not feel like an inanimate object, but rather like a predator.
"Defying an imperial decree—you deserve death."
The Dou Lan Crown Prince's gaze flickered, and a hint of amusement surfaced on his face. "The Dou Lan Dynasty is now reforming and strengthening itself, remaking all things."
"Under the current laws, as a transcendent over the age of twelve, you acted wantonly, destroyed royal property, killed sixteen civilians, and committed regicide against Marquis Lie Wu."
"With so many crimes piled atop one another, your entire clan should have been executed!"
"But now, I find myself somewhat interested in you."
"Bronze Two Stars—you can be considered talented."
"I cannot bear to snuff you out just like this."
"How about this?"
"Swear to follow me, devote everything to the Dou Lan Dynasty, and I shall pardon all your crimes!"
"With your abilities, so long as you do not die young, being granted a marquisate and passing it down to your descendants may not be impossible."
"I have even thought of a title for you."
"You were born on Earth, so in the future, you shall be the 'Earth Martial Marquis'!"
He meant it sincerely.
The Dou Lan Crown Prince had sailed smoothly through life. He had seen far too many people groveling and fawning, so instead, he thought more highly of those with backbone—those who dared resist him.
Unfortunately.
Zhou Zhe dismissed it with utter contempt.
"Meng Chunqiu, right?"
"You're nothing special to look at, but you sure dream beautifully."
The Dou Lan Imperial Family bore the surname Meng, and Chunqiu was the name of the crown prince before him.
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