The Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Embryo (Please Bookmark)

Xu Jiawei looked at the black-robed figure in midair, his gaze calm as he restrained the imperial majesty befitting an emperor. Just moments ago, he had briefly discussed matters with Yan Shaozhe and gained a rough understanding of Xia Liang's identity.

An extremely reclusive faction that had shown no signs of activity in recent years, yet possessed the strength to completely influence the course of a war.

If possible, Xu Jiawei absolutely would not have wanted to intervene. Letting Xia Liang and the White Tiger Duke's Estate settle matters themselves and keeping the losses within a limited scope would have been the easiest choice.

However, the safety of the White Tiger Duke's Estate concerned the entire western border defense. If he did not step forward, Dai Hao would inevitably develop a rift with the imperial family, something Xu Jiawei would never permit.

The dignified White Tiger Duke commanded three hundred thousand troops guarding the frontier. If discord arose between ruler and subject, and the people's hearts scattered, the situation would become difficult to contain.

A Limit Douluo...

Xu Jiawei looked at Xia Liang, a trace of fervor in his eyes. If Xia Liang pledged allegiance to him, then the Star Luo Empire would surely rule the Douluo Continent and even bring the Sun Moon Continent under its command.

"Compensation?"

Xia Liang looked at Xu Jiawei and suddenly thought of something. But after giving it some more thought, Snow Empress should not have been captured so quickly, right? Still, he could probe a little.

"I want what is inside the God-Sealing Platform, the Soul-Devouring Blade, and five ten-thousand-year soul bones."

Of the three demands for compensation, Xu Jiawei did not care about the latter two. But upon hearing the words "God-Sealing Platform," he froze, terror filling his eyes as even his hands began to tremble uncontrollably.

How was that possible? How could he know?

Only he and a few others knew about this matter. How had this World Douluo learned of it?

"Ice attribute. I don't want to explain any further. If you won't hand it over, then forget it."

Xia Liang raised one hand and extended a finger. The flames atop the nine fireballs grew even more violent, as though they would fall the next second.

"Fine!"

Xu Jiawei gritted his teeth and ruthlessly agreed to the condition. Xia Liang had even stated that thing's attribute, so he truly knew.

Dai Hao, you really did raise a fine son!

It would have been fine if no one knew about this, but Xia Liang knew. As long as he released even a little information, the Star Luo Empire would surely become a target of public condemnation.

As for why anyone would believe him?

Nonsense. Why would a Limit Douluo fabricate something out of thin air just to falsely accuse someone?

"Since you've agreed, this will be easy. Everyone, stand down."

Tianmeng and Ice Empress withdrew their domains, while Electrolux also retracted his formation.

Xia Liang extended his hand and retrieved the nine fireballs. However, while retrieving the last one, he accidentally dropped the fireball that had shrunk by half onto a section of the White Tiger Duke's Estate.

Boom—

After the explosion, one quarter of the White Tiger Duke's Estate was reduced to ashes.

"I'm getting old. It's been too long since I last fought, so my hands are a little shaky."

At those words, the expressions of several people present stiffened at once. Yan Shaozhe's mouth twitched slightly, while all the Protector Douluo turned their faces aside and pretended not to see anything.

A Limit Douluo's hands were shaking? Not even a three-year-old child would believe that. No one felt it was necessary to argue with a Limit Douluo over one quarter of a ducal estate.

"Half an hour. I want the compensation in front of me."

"Your Excellency, I'll make preparations at once."

With Xu Jiawei personally handling it, the compensation was quickly delivered.

In addition to Xu Jiawei's compensation, there were also three ten-thousand-year soul bones from the White Tiger Duke's Estate and ten million gold soul coins.

When handing the God-Sealing Platform to Xia Liang, Xu Jiawei was exceedingly reluctant. He had already planned how to use it, yet it had now been snatched away by someone else.

"How did Your Excellency learn of this?"

Xu Jiawei asked. The people who knew of this matter were either his confidants or already unable to speak. How had Xia Liang learned of it?

"The Extreme North. I have some connections there."

Xia Liang answered, then left with Huo Yuhao. Xu Jiawei's intention to keep Xia Liang behind was extinguished before it could even begin.

After all, if he could gain Xia Liang's friendship, the Star Luo Empire's strength would rise to another level.

"Your Majesty, what exactly was that God-Sealing Platform?"

At Xu Jiawei's side, Yan Shaozhe asked. Though he did not know what it was, anything Xia Liang wanted was certainly no ordinary item.

"Ah..."

Hearing Yan Shaozhe's question, Xu Jiawei sighed.

"A hundred-thousand-year soul beast embryo. If absorbed, it might grant a second martial soul. Even if it doesn't, it would still yield a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and a hundred-thousand-year soul bone."

Yan Shaozhe: "..."

Upon hearing Xu Jiawei's words, Yan Shaozhe's smile froze on his face. He subconsciously looked around, cold sweat already forming on his forehead.

Your Majesty! We're still outside. Is it really all right for you to say that?

They were still outside, and most major factions were currently watching this place. Furthermore, the two had not taken any precautions while talking just now. By now, the contents of the God-Sealing Platform had become common knowledge.

"Originally, I had planned to research that embryo together with your academy after it stabilized. I never expected events to outpace my plans."

Xu Jiawei sighed at the right moment, looking thoroughly disappointed.

Yan Shaozhe still wore a professional smile upon hearing this, but he had already begun cursing nonstop in his heart.

Research, my ass, you old bastard! Not even ghosts would believe what you said.

Even if Shrek had obtained the item, it would have kept it under the highest level of secrecy. There was no way it would bring it out to research with anyone. Xu Jiawei was simply trying to fool people.

"Now it has become compensation. I just wonder how World Douluo's side will handle it."

"That has nothing to do with us anymore."

Yan Shaozhe smiled. He now understood exactly what Xu Jiawei was thinking.

He was unwilling to accept handing over the hundred-thousand-year embryo to Xia Liang, so he was now laying the groundwork by completely spreading the information about it. In any case, that thing was no longer in the Star Luo Empire, so no matter what happened, it would not affect this place.

But Xia Liang's side would be in trouble. Every faction in the world would likely begin a carpet search for his force.

Of course, this was also a good thing for Yan Shaozhe. If Xia Liang's faction emerged into the open, communication would become much easier.

He believed that even if Xia Liang possessed a hundred-thousand-year embryo, no faction would be willing to provoke him. They would only attempt friendly exchanges and see whether a deal could be made.

The strength of a Limit Douluo was no joke.

"This matter was caused by Dai Hao's second son. I recall that he is studying at Shrek."

Xu Jiawei seemed to suddenly remember something and said it to Yan Shaozhe.

Yan Shaozhe's expression darkened upon hearing that. If not for Dai Huabin, this matter would never have happened.

Although Shrek had done nothing wrong in this matter, Huo Yuhao had ultimately been hunted down on Shrek's grounds. Compensation was certainly necessary.

"The child is young and hot-blooded. I never expected his conduct to be so vile. Once Dai Hao returns, I will make him keep a close watch over the boy and properly teach him some rules."

As the two spoke, news of the hundred-thousand-year embryo had already reached the ears of most major factions.

"Investigate! Investigate it for me! The faction behind this World Douluo!"