At those words, His Majesty the Heaven Dou Emperor's expression instantly turned exceedingly grim.
The conflict between the empire and Spirit Hall was growing ever greater, and now even their competition for talented people had become this blatant.
Finding those words somewhat grating, he smiled and said mildly:
"Then it will come down to our respective abilities, Bishop. The empire values all these talented people highly, so please go easy on us when the time comes!"
Unconcerned, Martial Soul Hall Platinum Bishop Salas smiled. Looking at the exceedingly crafty Heaven Dou Emperor before him, he said mildly:
"You flatter us, Your Majesty. Talented people belong to the entire continent. For Spirit Hall to wish to recruit them is their supreme honor!"
"As for whether they are willing, that is entirely their own choice. We will not force them, so please rest assured, Your Majesty!"
Standing nearby, Ning Fengzhi watched these two old foxes sparring back and forth and nearly laughed aloud.
He gave a light cough, stepped forward, and said mildly:
"Let me tell you the truth. This Ye Xingchen is the Young Sect Master of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. My daughter has already married him!"
What?
Upon hearing this, Martial Soul Hall Platinum Bishop Salas was utterly astounded.
He glanced at Ning Fengzhi and asked incredulously:
"When did this happen? Your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect moves so quickly that one hardly has time to react!"
With his arms folded, Ning Fengzhi smiled. Seeing Salas's bitter-melon face, he felt a surge of satisfaction.
He thought to himself that he had married his daughter to Ye Xingchen before the boy had even become a Soul Master. Only he knew the chain of circumstances behind it.
"Wonderful, wonderful! Joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is a good thing