"We need to get the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud while Xue Ye is still alive. Once Xue Qinghe takes the throne, things may become difficult." Zhang Yang furrowed his brow.
"I don't think it'll be much of a problem." Sword Douluo said calmly. "You're already a powerful Super Douluo, and you're also the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's son-in-law. Xue Ye has to show you some respect. Fengzhi, what do you think?"
However, Sword Douluo was surprised to see Ning Fengzhi shake his head with an extremely grave expression. "Uncle Jian, you're still thinking too simply."
Sword Douluo was puzzled. "What? Am I wrong?"
"Although our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has always supported the Heaven Dou Empire and never interfered in politics, under normal circumstances, handing over the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud would be no big deal. But Xue Qinghe has already taken control of the situation. That changes everything."
"Xue Qinghe once developed murderous intent toward Zhang Yang. Neither Xue Ye nor we could possibly be unaware of that."
"So I have reason to believe that the current Heaven Dou Imperial Family is deeply wary of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Royalty is heartless. They will not miss an opportunity to settle scores with their enemies, nor will they believe that we are willing to let this matter go."
"Since a rift has formed between us, this national treasure may not necessarily end up in our hands." Ning Fengzhi's gaze was profound. "So if we want the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, we need to make other plans."
Zhang Yang looked curiously at Ning Fengzhi. "Father-in-law, what other plans?"
"A trade of benefits."
Ning Fengzhi rested one hand on his Gem Scepter as he analyzed, "To the Imperial Family, what national treasure? Those are all empty notions. Only