I Have No Such Intention

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, in the hall designated for entertaining guests.

Xue Ye had been waiting there for a long time, yet there was still no sign of Chrysanthemum Douluo or that legendary Honorary Elder.

Moreover, he had a vague, ominous premonition.

Something was going to happen today!

Xue Ye looked toward the Head Eunuch again, "Where have they reached?"

The Head Eunuch's expression was somewhat unnatural, "Your Majesty, th... they have gone to your Imperial Harem."

Xue Ye froze, then slammed his hand against his chair in anger and stood up, "Preposterous! This is going too far!"

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger; it is best to endure for now," the Head Eunuch soothed.

"Martial Soul Hall is currently at the height of its power, and the war with the Clear Sky Sect has not yet fully concluded. If we were to clash with them at a time like this..."

"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Xue Ye raged.

The Head Eunuch lowered his head, "Your Majesty, they were heading in the direction of your Imperial Garden. Pavilion Master Tang Yuehua is there. If you were to go and run into them, how would you explain it?"

"I..." Xue Ye was stunned.

The Head Eunuch continued, "Your Majesty, nowadays, as long as one is even slightly associated with the Clear Sky Sect, they almost immediately become a target for Martial Soul Hall to retaliate against with a legitimate excuse!"

He also couldn't understand why this old emperor was so blinded by lust that he had to seek out Tang Yuehua at a time like this.

If Martial Soul Hall used this as proof that the Heaven Dou Imperial Family was colluding with the Clear Sky Sect and intending to launch a sneak attack on Martial Soul Hall from behind, it would be disastrous!

When the Clear Sky Sect ran into trouble, the Eight Great Families and the other sects among the Seven Great Sects were all watching from the shadows, so Martial Soul Hall wouldn't go too far.

But if the Heaven Dou Imperial Family ran into trouble, aside from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect saying a few words out of courtesy, the others would likely not even bother to glance in their direction!

Even if this old emperor was desperate, he should have waited for this storm to pass!

Xue Ye suddenly snapped back to reality, "Oh no!"

If Tang Yuehua had a lapse in judgment and claimed that he was in private contact with the Clear Sky Sect, the Spirit Master Army of Martial Soul Hall, which had not yet fully dispersed, would likely descend upon Heaven Dou City!

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I have already sent someone to inform the Empress to go to the Imperial Garden. This matter can be explained as a private friendship between the Empress and Tang Yuehua. Tang Yuehua is not a Spirit Master; as long as you do not show your face, this matter will not escalate," the Head Eunuch said.

Xue Ye breathed a sigh of relief, "You did well in this matter. You have been thoughtful."

He had also been watching the Clear Sky Sect's downfall, and the pent-up frustration from before had suddenly surged, which was why he hadn't been able to restrain himself. He should have known to wait until this storm had passed.

"Welcome, Your Excellency Chrysanthemum Douluo!"

The eunuch waiting outside the hall called out in a loud voice.

Xue Ye composed himself and went to greet them. "Chrysanthemum Douluo, your arrival is a great honor. Please forgive me for failing to welcome you properly."

"I won't forgive you." Nan Feng, walking beside Yue Guan, looked extremely displeased.

"Can you not see me?"

"Or are you looking down on me?"

Xue Ye was stunned. "This is..."

"This is Elder Nan Feng, the greatest contributor to our Martial Soul Hall's victory against the Clear Sky Sect this time," Yue Guan introduced.

Xue Ye was taken aback, and Tang Yuehua, who was in Nan Feng's arms, also trembled violently.

"So it is Elder Nan Feng. My apologies," Xue Ye said apologetically.

Although he was only an Honorary Elder and his cultivation was likely below his own, this favorite of Martial Soul Hall was someone he could not afford to offend!

"You know it was rude, but you don't know how to make amends?" Nan Feng frowned.

"How exactly do you serve as an emperor? Is all you can do talk nonsense?"

Xue Ye's expression stiffened.

This guy really didn't give him any face at all!

"Elder Nan Feng, please calm your anger. I will prepare a banquet immediately to properly host you both..."

"Stop!" Nan Feng raised a hand to interrupt him.

"Don't treat me like a three-year-old. This matter today cannot be brushed off with a single meal."

The corner of Xue Ye's eye twitched. "May I ask, Elder Nan Feng, what will it take for you to let this go?"

"One price: one million Gold Soul Coins!" Nan Feng said.

"This..."

"Two million!"

"Deal!" Xue Ye gritted his teeth and quickly agreed.

Bastard! He was actually being robbed right in his own palace!

Now that Martial Soul Hall had just finished their battle with the Clear Sky Sect and achieved a resounding victory, their momentum was at its peak. He truly dared not offend them!

"Straightforward. Since Your Majesty is so sensible, it would be my fault if I were to keep pressing the issue," Nan Feng said.

Xue Ye merely offered a fawning smile, offering no reply.

Sensible?

I just missed a single line of conversation, and you, motherfucker, started blackmailing me!

Bastard!

"Alright, now that we've finished with that, it's time to discuss serious business." Nan Feng walked forward and sat down on a glittering golden chair.

Xue Ye's expression stiffened.

That, motherfucker, is my seat!

Can't you even tell the difference between the host's seat and the guest's seat!

"I saw someone in your Imperial Garden just now." Nan Feng gently stroked Tang Yuehua.

"Does Your Majesty know who it was?"

"This... I do not know." Xue Ye's face looked ghastly.

You, motherfucker, break into my Imperial Harem, and you have the nerve to say it out loud?

It's rebellion! Pure rebellion!

"Tang Yuehua." Nan Feng turned his head slightly, casting a glance at Xue Ye.

"Old thing, are you truly ignorant, or are you just pretending to be?"

"The arrogant fools of the Clear Sky Sect ambushed the Pope of my Martial Soul Hall. Now that the great battle has only just ended, you dare to maintain contact with the Clear Sky Sect. What, exactly, are you planning?"

Xue Ye felt a chill in his heart. "Elder Nan Feng, where could such a claim possibly come from?"

"I truly do not know why the Tang Yuehua you speak of would appear in my Imperial Harem..."

"Xue Ye!" Nan Feng's voice turned cold.

"Let's skip the pleasantries. I will give you one last chance. What, exactly, are you planning?"

"Are you intending to collude with the remnants of the Clear Sky Sect to harbor ulterior motives?"

"That is absolutely not the case!" Xue Ye said hurriedly.

"Elder Nan Feng, I truly do not know why that Tang Yuehua would appear in the Imperial Garden."

"Oh? Really?" Nan Feng narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Then, if I were to find evidence, what would you do?"

"Could it be that this Heaven Dou Imperial Family..."

Xue Ye's expression stiffened. "Elder, please forgive me! This was Xue Ye's recklessness!"

"..."

Yue Guan watched this scene with a strange expression.

This kid, how is his aura as a superior so similar to Qian Xunji's?

He had intimidated Xue Ye with just a few words.

One had to know that Martial Soul Hall had just finished fighting the Clear Sky Sect. Although they shouted that they had achieved a great victory, their losses were not small. Furthermore, the Clear Sky Sect's assets needed to be taken over and digested in a timely manner, otherwise, this battle would have been fought in vain. At a time like this, it was impossible to go to war with the Heaven Dou Empire over such a trivial matter.

Otherwise, the other sects would not just sit by and watch. While they might not directly interfere in a war between Martial Soul Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire, they would certainly not refrain from playing dirty tricks.

Not to mention that the plan for the Heaven Dou Empire had just begun to be implemented; Martial Soul Hall could not make a move against the Heaven Dou Empire. Otherwise, once the last shred of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's dignity was wiped away, the kingdoms and duchies below would truly spiral completely out of control.

"Reckless?" Nan Feng raised an eyebrow.

"I think you've been planning this for a long time, haven't you?"

"The Clear Sky Sect was just soundly defeated. You're making contact at this time—could it be that you want to play the card of providing help in a time of need?"

"You old thing, aren't you afraid that this bit of charcoal will burn you to a crisp?"

"Elder, please see clearly, Xue Ye has absolutely no such intention!" Xue Ye panicked.

He absolutely could not admit to this! Otherwise, this Heaven Dou Imperial Family would really be finished!

"No such intention?" Nan Feng lifted the little rabbit's head.

"Do you think I believe you?"

"The Pope sent me to check on the situation in Heaven Dou. I thought that since you're not young anymore, you would be more steady, but I didn't expect you to be so dishonest."

"What, do you think that because Martial Soul Hall just finished fighting the Clear Sky Sect, we can't spare the attention to deal with you?"

"Xue Ye truly has no such intention!" Xue Ye said anxiously.

Nan Feng looked at Xue Ye with some curiosity. "Then what is your intention?"

"Let's hear it. If it's reasonable, I can report back to the Pope. Otherwise, if problems arise in the future and your Heaven Dou Imperial Family is truly entangled with the Clear Sky Sect, or even acts as an accomplice..."

Nan Feng sighed. "When that time comes, the one who will be out of luck is me..."