"By the way, what is the relationship between that Excellency and the Imperial Grandson?"
As he asked, Xue Ye began turning the matter over in his mind.
"That Excellency Cold Ice is something of a teacher to Li'er," Xue Qinghe answered without hesitation.
Hearing exactly what he had hoped for, Xue Ye beamed with delight.
The Heaven Dou Empire had long been deeply influenced by both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Spirit Hall. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had always been a longtime partner of the empire, and it was thanks to them that Xue Ye had been able to secure his throne. More importantly, their presence kept the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Spirit Hall in check against each other.
The empire lacked strength of its own. After all, true power meant having power of one's own, without needing to rely on others!
Li Pu's appearance had given Xue Ye hope for a stronger empire.
With Li Pu's teacher behind him, their strength would rise another level. They would no longer be constrained by other nobles, nor would they need to manipulate outside forces to keep their power in check.
"If possible, I hope we can persuade him to stay in the Heaven Dou Empire. We won't force him to remain here. We'll treat him according to the same standards as the empire's offerings," Xue Ye said.
Xue Qinghe understood exactly what he meant. Though he claimed to ask for nothing, simply having that person stay in the Heaven Dou Empire would make him a mascot of sorts, deterring all the various forces.
Xue Beng, by contrast, seemed unsure what he meant.
"Father, why not recruit him directly as a State Protector? He seems like Poison Douluo used to be, a wild Titled Douluo with