Qian Renxue's Heart Aroused, Tang Yu Controls Everything!

Xue Qinghe stared into Tang Yu's eyes, her tone turning grave.

"Your sudden emergence and that terrifying record of breaking ten cities in a row have already made the Emperor uneasy."

"The Heaven Dou Empire has never had a precedent for a king of a different surname; the Emperor's decision to break the rules and grant you this title is, in truth, motivated by other intentions."

Having said this, she paused to carefully observe Tang Yu's reaction.

But Tang Yu merely listened quietly, not even twitching an eyebrow.

Xue Qinghe had no choice but to continue her explanation.

"Your fiefdom is in the Northwest Three Provinces."

"That place is extremely close to the sphere of influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"If you wish to recruit troops and expand your power in your fief, you will inevitably come into conflict of interest with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"The Emperor's move is to intentionally place you there."

"He wants the two of you to compete against each other, thereby achieving a balance of power."

"He fears your merits will overshadow his, making you impossible to control, so he devised this scheme of driving a tiger to devour a wolf."

After hearing these words, Tang Yu let out a soft chuckle.

His slender fingers tapped rhythmically against the stone table, producing a steady clack-clack sound.

"As a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire and the future heir to the throne, why have you come to tell me all this?"

"Are you not afraid that I might fly into a rage and tear this Heaven Dou Imperial City apart?"

Xue Qinghe smiled confidently, her gaze burning as she looked at Tang Yu.

"Because I want to recruit you."

"As long as you are willing to assist me in ascending the throne, when I rule the world, I will share this Douluo Continent with you!"

Her tone revealed an irrepressible ambition.

"The current situation is not in your favor."

"But I can help you."

"As long as I mediate in the middle, I can help you avoid conflict with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and allow you to develop steadily in the Northwest Three Provinces."

In Xue Qinghe's view, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, as one of the Upper Three Sects, possessed a profound foundation.

Although Tang Yu was formidable, there was no need to provoke such a behemoth the moment he was granted his title.

Using such massive benefits as a bargaining chip should be enough to move him.

However, after listening, the expression on Tang Yu's face showed not a hint of gravity; instead, it revealed a wild, arrogant disdain.

He stood up, walked to the edge of the pavilion, and stood with his hands behind his back, looking out at the vast lake.

"Avoid conflict?"

"In my, Tang Yu's, actions, why would I ever need to yield to others?"

"A mere Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is not worth my anxiety."

"If they are sensible, that is fine; if they are blind, I do not mind wiping them out along the way."

He said this lightly, yet it carried an overbearing, peerless aura.

Xue Qinghe was stunned, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

She had never imagined that Tang Yu would be arrogant to such a degree.

"Prince Wuyang, perhaps you do not fully understand the strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"That is a top-tier sect that possesses two Title Douluo."

"Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong are both top-tier powerhouses who have been famous for a long time."

"Their strength is by no means comparable to ordinary Title Douluo."

"If a conflict truly arises, it will bring you nothing but harm."

Xue Qinghe wanted to persuade him further, attempting to make Tang Yu understand the stakes involved.

But Tang Yu turned around abruptly, cutting her off.

"And what of it?"

"If they dare to block my path, I will simply kill them."

"If the Heaven Dou Imperial Family wishes to use their hands to suppress me, then they have miscalculated."

"In the face of absolute power, any scheme is a joke."

At this moment, the aura radiating from Tang Yu's body surged straight into the heavens.

There was not a shred of hesitation, nor the slightest hint of retreat.

All schemes and intrigues appeared fragile and pathetic in the face of such absolute power.

Xue Qinghe stared blankly at the young man before her.

His handsome face was etched with arrogance, yet it felt entirely natural.

She had originally come to win him over.

But at this moment, looking at the peerless, domineering expression on Tang Yu, her heart skipped a beat uncontrollably.

A deep sense of infatuation surged into her heart.

A man who feared no enemy in the world was the only true hegemon worth relying upon.

By comparison, the royal scions in Heaven Dou Imperial City who only knew how to scheme against one another were as laughable as ants.

After a long while, Xue Qinghe finally managed to calm her surging emotions.

She knew that when facing a man like this, ordinary benefits could never bind him.

She would have to plan for the long term.

"Very well."

"Prince Wuyang is indeed straightforward."

Xue Qinghe stood up and smoothed out her robes.

"You may consider my proposal whenever you have the time."

"The doors of the Crown Prince Mansion will always be open to you."

"I shall not disturb you further today; farewell."

Her tone carried a hint of reluctance that even she herself had not noticed.

Having said this, Xue Qinghe turned and walked toward the courtyard exit.

Along the way, her mind was filled with the image of Tang Yu's domineering declaration, unable to shake it off for a long time.

The desire to recruit him, far from weakening after being rejected, had only grown more intense.

If she could obtain this man, what great cause could she not achieve?

Just as she was about to step out of the backyard gate.

Xue Qinghe subconsciously looked back, wanting to catch one last glimpse of him.

Only to see Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing both huddled close to Tang Yu.

Zhu Zhuyun was even pushing her luck, her entire body pressed softly against Tang Yu's back, her hands wandering restlessly across his chest.

Her face was full of fawning and seduction.

Even her long, slender leg was hooked around Tang Yu's calf.

Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing was holding a cup of tea, meekly offering it to Tang Yu's lips.

The good mood that had just risen vanished in an instant.

Xue Qinghe gritted her teeth, her pretty face darkening.

Jealousy surged within her once more, making her breathing grow rapid.

She let out a cold, annoyed huff, flicked her sleeves fiercely, and strode out of Prince Wuyang Mansion.

Time passed.

Inside the magnificent, gold-adorned council hall of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

Civil and military officials stood in rows on both sides, the atmosphere solemn.

Great Emperor Xue Ye sat perched upon the high imperial throne.

After a round of routine rewards and praises, the monarch's tone shifted subtly.

"Prince Wuyang has led his troops to break ten cities of the Star Luo Empire in succession, upholding the prestige of our Heaven Dou; he is truly the empire's greatest hero."

Great Emperor Xue Ye's face was filled with a kindly smile, yet his tone carried a hint of deliberate probing.

"Now that the great enemy has been broken and the Star Luo Empire has suffered a heavy blow, there is no war on the borders for the time being."

"The Northwest Three Provinces I bestowed upon you are vast and in need of restoration; it is the perfect time for governance."

"While you have this leisure, should Prince Wuyang not head to your fiefdom to personally inspect it?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the officials in the court began to whisper among themselves.

Several veteran ministers, who were adept at reading the room, immediately stepped forward and chimed in unison.

"His Majesty is absolutely right; that territory is quite vast and truly requires a peerless talent like Prince Wuyang to go and guard it."

"Indeed, with Prince Wuyang stationed in the Northwest, it will surely ensure eternal peace for our Heaven Dou and strike fear into all directions."