"Yes, Great-Granduncle."
Kong Deming was, after all, the most esteemed and senior Soul Engineer in the entire Sun Moon Empire.
With his help, along with the Sun Moon Empire's full support, they might truly be able to create Battle Armor in this era.
Once they had Battle Armor, the Sun Moon Empire's Spirit Masters would deliver a crushing dimensional blow to the Spirit Masters of the original Three Douluo Kingdoms.
"Elder Kong beat me to it."
Xu Tianran merely smiled.
"My Crown Prince's Mansion will also welcome Cousin Tianming at any time."
"Come to think of it, there is indeed something I would like to discuss with His Highness the Crown Prince in private."
After hesitating for a moment, Xu Tianming suddenly spoke to Xu Tianran.
"I wonder if Your Highness has the time?"
Xu Tianming placed particular emphasis on the words "in private."
Naturally, everyone else caught the meaning in Xu Tianming's tone.
Xu Tianran raised an eyebrow slightly.
He truly did want to grow closer to this extraordinarily talented cousin of his.
However, his earlier remarks had mainly been polite formalities.
What he had not expected was that this cousin of his genuinely had something to discuss with him.
After all, this was their first meeting. Aside from Xu Tianming's participation in the underground auction, they had no other prior dealings.
Yet in an instant, joy rose in his heart.
No matter what Xu Tianming wanted from him, it would not be a bad thing for him.
"Cousin Tianming must have something important to discuss with me."
Xu Tianran's gaze fell upon Jing Hongchen.
"Dean Jing Hongchen, is there somewhere quiet in the academy?"
"Of course."
Facing Crown Prince Xu Tianran, whose position was secure and whose methods were formidable, Jing Hongchen did not dare put on any