An Opportunity Comes Only Once, So Begin Recruiting

"Young Master Li, that's not quite right."

"I, the Crown Prince, have never regretted anything. Besides, we've always been partners. It's not as if some things can't be discussed."

Although she said that, why did Qian Renxue have a feeling that she would regret refusing?

It was an illusion. It had to be an illusion.

Even though Sky Mending Pavilion possessed such an impressive place, the only ones who could serve as its backbone were the two Titled Douluo, Tang Ya and Ye Guyi.

"We're partners, but we're not family. Once you join Sky Mending Pavilion, you'll be part of our family. Naturally, I can tell you some things."

"However, since His Highness the Crown Prince has refused, let's consider this topic closed."

"Sky Mending Pavilion only extends an invitation to join once. If you refuse, there won't be another chance."

If one couldn't seize a single opportunity, how could there possibly be a second? There was no medicine for regret in this world.

Although Sky Mending Pavilion might not be comparable to Spirit Hall at present, that didn't mean it couldn't compare in the future.

"Since His Highness the Crown Prince has come, you couldn't possibly be here just to look around. You also want to discuss the next stage of cooperation with Guyi and Tang Ya, don't you?"

"Indeed. After such a long wait, I'm very much looking forward to seeing what Miss Tang and Miss Ye can produce to amaze people."

During this period, the clothing designed by Tang Ya and Ye Guyi had been selling extremely well throughout the Heaven Dou Empire.

This meant that she had played this move very well, earning Xue Ye's even greater regard.

Even if these ministers were dissatisfied with her now, it was a fact that she had earned revenue for the imperial palace and the empire while increasing sales.

This move had been a far bigger step than anyone else's.

Now that she had eliminated all the other princes, the remaining Crown Prince, Xue Beng, was a good-for-nothing and naturally posed no threat to her.

As for Xue Ke, she was her younger sister and posed no threat to her whatsoever.

"I wonder what astonishing works Miss Ye and Miss Tang have brought this time?"

Ye Guyi took three completed designs and their finished products from her storage Soul Tool.

"His Highness the Crown Prince, take them back and have a look. The rules are still the same. For now, only you, Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the tailor shop I first partnered with have authorization."

"The three of you have authorization to sell them, but please cherish it."

Ye Guyi didn't continue. They had indeed made a great deal of money by now, and it was time to consider opening their own main store.

Tang Ya also took out two completed designs and their finished products and handed them to Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue didn't open them to look. She simply found herself holding five new products.

Previously, there had only been several already-designed styles. Now that five new ones had suddenly appeared, she truly needed to carefully plan how to sell them.

"Miss Tang, Miss Ye, the split remains six to four. I'll take my leave and won't disturb you any longer."

Li Qingxuan looked at Tang Ya. "Tang Ya, see them out."

"Yes, Young Master!"

After hearing this, Tang Ya left the fourth floor with Qian Renxue and the other two.

"Young Master, that aloof appearance of yours just now was nothing like your usual cute self."

Ye Guyi ran over, sat down beside the Pavilion Master's seat, and wrapped her arms around Li Qingxuan.

"Guyi, stop fooling around. Tang Ya just left. What if she comes back and sees you two making trouble again?"

"I'm not afraid of Tang Ya. She has to address me as the Vice Pavilion Master now."

Ye Guyi chuckled, completely unafraid of Tang Ya. She immediately pressed her cheek against Li Qingxuan's.

Three years had passed, and Li Qingxuan had grown increasingly handsome. This made Ye Guyi rather nostalgic for the first time they had met.

"There's no doing anything about you." Li Qingxuan spread his hands and smiled helplessly.

There was no helping it. He could only indulge Guyi.

"Guyi, tomorrow we'll set out to recruit some Soul Masters for Sky Mending Pavilion."

"I'll follow whatever the Young Master arranges. If there's anywhere you need Guyi's help, just say so."

"However, has the Young Master already made plans?"

There were many Soul Masters on the continent whom they could recruit. She simply didn't know what kind of Soul Masters her Young Master intended to bring under their banner.

Naturally, when Sky Mending Pavilion recruited Soul Masters, it would seek out geniuses or Soul Masters with special Martial Souls.

"Of course I have plans. There are two groups of Soul Masters in Heaven Dou City with special Martial Souls whom we can try to bring into Sky Mending Pavilion."

"Special Martial Souls?"

"Passed down through a single lineage, never dying or fading—the Nine Heart Begonia."

"That includes Dugu Bo, who possesses the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul."

Ye Guyi knew a little about the Soul Masters from these two clans.

They both possessed unique Martial Souls, but had been afflicted by curses. The Nine Heart Begonia could only be passed down through a single lineage; two people could never possess it at the same time.

The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul seemed to come with Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison from birth.

"Young Master, can the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison be cured?" Ye Guyi asked.

"If it couldn't be cured, would I have said all that?"

Once I absorb the power of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, I should be able to attempt breaking through to the Soul Ancestor realm.

He would certainly participate in the upcoming Soul Master Tournament under Sky Mending Pavilion's identity.

The name Sky Mending Pavilion definitely wouldn't do, but founding Sky Mending Academy would solve that.

Thus, Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan would also fill the vacant positions in Sky Mending Academy.

"Young Master, if we can persuade Dugu Bo, we'll be able to add another Titled Douluo."

Three Titled Douluo might not be enough to stand against Spirit Hall's seven consecrated elders, but for now, it was enough to dominate the Heaven Dou Empire.

Although the ancestor of the Martial Soul she possessed had been in Spirit Hall, she also wanted to defeat her ancestor.

"Ye Guyi, you took advantage of me while I was secretly with the Young Master again..."

The sudden angry voice pulled Ye Guyi's thoughts back. Looking at Tang Ya's indignant golden eyes, she immediately gave a teasing smile.

"I was wondering who it was. Tang Ya, don't forget, I'm the Vice Pavilion Master. What's wrong with me being close to my own Young Master?"

"Ye Guyi, can you stop being so shameless? You talk about being the Vice Pavilion Master every day. I've heard it so often that my ears have grown calluses."

Tang Ya quickly walked up to Ye Guyi and grabbed her wrist, trying to forcibly pull her away from Li Qingxuan.

Instead, Ye Guyi hugged Li Qingxuan even tighter and kissed his cheek right in front of her.

"You—you—you! I'm so angry!"

Tang Ya stamped her foot. Rather than argue with Ye Guyi, she pursed her red lips and kissed Li Qingxuan directly on the mouth.

"You, Tang Ya!"

Tang Ya chuckled. "What? Not convinced?"

If she hadn't wanted to make things difficult for the Young Master, she really would have liked to spar with Tang Ya.

Although the Blue Silver Emperor was somewhat inferior to the Sacred Angel, both were Titled Douluo. That didn't mean victory was impossible.

"You kissed him, so I'll kiss him too!"

Ye Guyi snorted lightly, as if she were the only one who could do it. She immediately kissed him as well, but this kiss was especially forceful.

"Mmph!"

"That's enough, you two. Have you ever considered my feelings?"

Li Qingxuan was stunned. You two can fight all you want, but don't use me as an outlet for your anger.

"Young Master, don't blame us. Besides, this is a reward, isn't it?"

"A reward my foot!"

"Guyi, Tang Ya, you two get out of here right now... Mmph..."

Thanks to Feiyu Canteen for the tip.