Douluo: So You're the Theory Master

Dai Luoge remained calm and arrogant. Having prepared himself for death, he no longer cared about the consequences of his wild words.

Whether he lived, died, or ended up worse than dead, it was all acceptable. Perhaps he could die gloriously for the empire.

"Dean Ning, as long as we cooperate with the Star Luo Empire, we can guarantee that the Extreme Research Institute alone will surpass the glory of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Dai Luoge shot Prince Xue Xing a disdainful glance, but his gaze remained fixed on Ning Qinghe without wavering.

He was standing within the Heaven Dou Empire, yet acted as though he did not regard the Heaven Dou Empire at all.

This only added fuel to Prince Xue Xing's anger.

"Dai Luoge, don't forget where you are."

He spoke in a sinister tone.

He looked as though he was ready to make a move.

Under normal circumstances, a prince would be extremely protective of his own life.

"This is the Extreme Research Institute, Dean Ning's territory."

"Besides, even if we were outside, in Heaven Dou Empire territory, do you think my Star Luo Empire would be afraid?"

"Murdering a prince of the Star Luo Empire—do you want to start a war?"

"Do you have the guts? Do you have the standing? Idiot, aren't you afraid your imperial brother will spank you?!"

Dai Luoge did not back down in the slightest. He even raised his head in direct provocation.

A dignified prince and Soul Saint carried himself like a hooligan, looking as though he was chasing after Prince Xue Xing and begging him to strike.

He had practically stuck his head out already.

He was openly belittling Prince Xue Xing's abilities as a prince.

In truth, Dai Luoge understood the helplessness of being a prince better than anyone else!

"You...!"

"Dai Luoge!"

Those crude words left Prince Xue Xing unable to continue, yet unable to remain silent. He truly wanted nothing more than to kill this bastard.

But if war truly broke out under such circumstances, many people in the Heaven Dou Empire would certainly oppose it. His reputation would suffer, and Xue Qinghe, the crown prince, might even use it to make a huge issue out of it.

At that thought, Prince Xue Xing's urge to kill subsided somewhat.

His helplessness in the face of weakness became even more obvious.

Ning Qinghe could not help finding the scene amusing.

He had not even said much yet, but the Two Great Empires already looked ready to start fighting each other.

He did not doubt that if he gave them a little push, something like that could truly happen.

However, that was not the outcome he wanted.

Since no one else was speaking, he could only step in and play the good guy.

"Your Highnesses, it is better to value harmony."

"A war between nations is no small matter. At the very least, do not make such a decision here."

Ning Qinghe wore the expression of someone concerned for the nation and its people as he tried to mediate between the two princes.

"I had already made preparations for everyone's purpose in coming here. When I invited you all, I had already made my decision."

"The purpose of our Extreme Research Institute is to pursue the limits of Martial Souls, the physical body, the spirit, and Soul Masters. As long as you share that goal and possess a certain amount of resources, you are partners who share our ideals."

"If you only wish to establish preliminary cooperation and gain the Research Institute's verification and methods for Martial Soul absorption age limits, then I can say directly that I can cooperate with every faction present."

The declaration was straightforward and decisive.

His meaning was obvious. Cooperation was possible, acquiring technology was possible, and deeper exchanges were not impossible either—but they had to pay more!

This was equivalent to putting the Research Institute's research up for sale.

"Is that true?!"

"Dean Ning, what price must we pay? Our academy sincerely hopes to cooperate with the Extreme Research Institute."

"That's right. Gold Soul Coins, medicinal herbs, Spirit Bones, Soul Beasts—whatever you ask for, we will certainly provide it."

"Dean Ning, you said that technology could be exchanged for money through only preliminary cooperation. Does that mean there are deeper forms of cooperation as well?"

"Dean Ning, is the Extreme Research Institute still recruiting people?"

The moment those words were spoken, excitement and fervor filled many people's eyes. Perhaps they would soon be able to cultivate talents like this as well.

Ning Qinghe had achieved such results with Innate Half-Level Soul Power.

If they found someone with Innate Level Seven, Eight, or Nine Soul Power, would they not be even more capable of breaking through the limits?

Amid their excitement, some also felt that Ning Fengzhi had to be insane to let Ning Qinghe make such decisions.

He was practically foolishly handing everything over.

Others had caught the deeper meaning in Ning Qinghe's attitude, sensing that there was something more profound beneath it.

Some even revealed their desire to enter the Research Institute and join it.

One after another, they voiced their opinions, no longer paying attention to the attitudes of the two princes.

The crowd's words caused both Prince Xue Xing and Dai Luoge to stiffen for a moment.

Prince Xue Xing felt helpless. The other party had already made his decision, yet he had foolishly jumped out only to get cursed at.

He glanced at the calm Xue Qinghe beside him and even suspected that the two of them had communicated long ago.

Bastard.

His gaze could not help shifting toward Dugu Bo. Could he start with Dugu Bo and use him to get close to Ning Qinghe?

They had completely treated him like a fool.

After Dai Luoge fell silent, his heart inexplicably relaxed.

It seemed things were even simpler than he had imagined.

Perhaps he would not need to die in order to provide an explanation.

Bring the technology back?

"Dean Ning, in that case, let us discuss the terms."

"Let us go first, how about it?"

"And what I said earlier still stands. Whenever Dean Ning wishes to live somewhere else, the Star Luo Empire will welcome you with the utmost sincerity."

Suppressing his relieved feelings, Dai Luoge spoke quickly.

He did not want to miss a single opportunity.

The others wanted to compete for the chance, but ultimately gave up.

Being a little slower was fine. Becoming the target of everyone's attention by going first was not necessarily a good thing.

Besides, it might provide them with a reference.

Among the factions present, perhaps only the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Heaven Dou Empire were qualified to contend with them.

After all, Titled Douluo were present!

Yet at this moment, both sides could speak up.

"There is no need to be in such a hurry."

Ning Qinghe smiled and waved toward the members of the Five Departments in the distance.

Very quickly, someone brought over thick books that had been compiled into volumes.

"These contain everything the Research Institute requires. Soul Beasts, medicinal materials, ores, Soul Tools, and all kinds of rare items are worth bonus points."

"As long as you earn the corresponding points, you can exchange them for what you want. The Research Institute's medicines, as well as most research theories and so on, can all be exchanged."

Since these were things he had intended to release anyway, Ning Qinghe did not waste any time.

For something this significant, if he did not share it, they would become the target of everyone's hostility. That was not what he wanted.

Moreover, even if he did not release such things, with them serving as an example, most of it would be figured out within a few years or a decade at most.

As Ning Qinghe spoke,

the Five Departments also placed the information booklets into everyone's hands.

They recorded strange tales and rare resources from every region of the continent. Many of them were things ordinary Soul Masters rarely had a chance to see.

Now, everyone had gained some understanding of Ning Qinghe's intentions.

He wanted to exchange resources for technology and accelerate the pace of research. Many people had already grasped Ning Qinghe's stance.