The Divine Craftsman's Name Shakes the Continent

Xue Qinghe hurried all the way to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

It was already afternoon, but when the imperial guards defending the palace saw him, they all saluted and made way. Thus, Xue Qinghe arrived outside the imperial study without hindrance.

Inside the imperial study, Xue Ye was reviewing memorials. Hearing footsteps, he looked up. When he saw Xue Qinghe, a rare hint of warmth appeared on his face. "Qinghe, what brings you to see your father today?"

Xue Qinghe bowed respectfully. "Father, I have an urgent matter to request."

Xue Ye looked at his eldest son with interest. "Oh? What could make you so anxious?"

Xue Qinghe took a deep breath and slowly explained, "I need the Black Feather Guard under Father's command to help spread a piece of news—the latest forged work of Divine Craftsman Lou Gao will soon be publicly auctioned at the Tiandou Auction House."

"Lou Gao?" Xue Ye frowned slightly.

As the ruler of the Heaven Dou Empire, he naturally understood the weight carried by that Divine Craftsman's name. Yet Xue Qinghe wanted to mobilize the Black Feather Guard, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's most secretive force, merely to spread a message. It inevitably stirred some suspicion in the emperor's heart.

Still, he kept his expression unchanged and smiled faintly. "Qinghe, where did you get this information?"

Xue Qinghe answered calmly, "A distinguished guest of mine told me personally."

Xue Ye narrowed his eyes. "A distinguished guest?"

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Or some other soul master faction?

Xue Qinghe slowly spoke several words. "This distinguished guest... is the Vice Pavilion Master of the Fate Defying Pavilion."

Upon hearing the words "Fate Defying Pavilion," Xue Ye's hand trembled slightly.

His son had actually established ties with the Fate Defying Pavilion.

Even he, the