"Three things?"
Xue Qinghe smiled knowingly. The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was one of the three national treasures of the Heaven Dou Empire. Dai Yao wanted to obtain it with just three things—he was overestimating himself.
Still, she valued Dai Yao's potential quite highly.
She waved her hand and said magnanimously:
"You don't need to do three things. As long as you're willing to leave that woman, Bibi Dong, and become my subordinate, I'll bestow the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud upon you."
Although she was the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, she had yet to ascend the throne. Bestowing the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud upon Dai Yao would inevitably invite considerable criticism. But Dai Yao's potential was worth such an investment.
At these words, Dai Yao frowned deeply, conflicted.
Of course, he wasn't conflicted about leaving Bibi Dong. From the moment he arrived in the Heaven Dou Empire, he had already prepared himself to sever ties with her. He did want the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, but he would never trade his freedom for it and become Qian Renxue's subordinate.
Without the slightest hesitation, he said:
"Sorry, and thank you for Your Highness's kindness, but I have no intention of becoming anyone's subordinate. Even in the Spirit Hall, I stopped being Her Holiness the Pope's subordinate long ago."
"Oh? Is that so?"
This was the first time Qian Renxue had taken such an interest in a man. She believed she had given Dai Yao more than enough preferential treatment, yet he still refused to appreciate it. Although she cursed him inwardly for being so ungrateful, at the same time, a desire to conquer him rose within her.
"You've rejected me yet again. It would be difficult for me to remain here any longer. I'll be leaving first. See