After leaving the Imperial Study, Dai Mubai first went to the Star Luo Royal Family Treasury.
The treasury is a unique building located on the west side of the palace, with its outer walls made of thick granite and guarded by several layers of Imperial Guards both inside and out.
As Dai Mubai approached, the two squads of Imperial Guards standing at the gate bowed simultaneously. The heavy iron gate slowly opened under the push of the mechanism, emitting a deep hum.
Dai Mubai descended the stone steps and arrived at the room specifically for storing Soul Bone.
The room was small, and the walls were made of a special kind of jade that could store the Soul Bone energy to the maximum extent and prevent it from dissipating.
A row of jade boxes was neatly arranged on a shelf against the wall, with labels on the lids indicating the expiration date and origin.
Dai Mubai walked to the shelf and glanced at the jade boxes. There were seven Soul Bone in total: five that were ten thousand years old and two that were a thousand years old.
He skipped over the thousand-year-old ones and began to examine the jade boxes containing the five ten- Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone one by one.
The quality of the Soul Bone varied, with two Soul Bone of the highest quality.
The first piece is Left Leg Soul Bone that is about 30,000 years old, and is entirely water-blue in color, with a shimmering light flowing across its surface like water ripples.
This is clearly a water-attribute Soul Bone, which is perfect for Shui Yue'er.
The second piece is a 20,000-year-old Left Arm Bone. The bone is light blue, and the Soul Power fluctuations are relatively mild.
The label stated that this Soul Bone came from a plant-type Soul Beast called the Hundred-Spirit Flower.
The Soul Beast, the Hundred-Spirit Flower, is extremely rare. Its function is to accelerate the growth rate of surrounding plant Soul Beast, and its attributes are more supportive.
The Soul Bone it produces is more suitable for food-type Soul Master like Oscar, as its effects may include accelerating sausage production and reducing the Soul Power consumption of Soul Skill.
Soul Bone stored in the warehouse are inanimate objects; they only become true fighting power when they fall into the body of the right person.
Moreover, these two Soul Bone are indeed unsuitable for the Martial Soul of the royal family.
Dai Mubai took the two Soul Bone out of the box, put them into his Storage Ring, turned around and walked out of the treasure vault, striding towards the East Eastern Palace.
In the Council Hall of the Eastern Palace, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo were sitting in the guest seats, with Ning Rongrong keeping him company.
Zhu Zhuqing, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er were also there, and the group chatted and laughed.
Ning Fengzhi wore his usual gentle smile, his eyes revealing undisguised joy.
Seeing Dai Mubai enter, Ning Fengzhi's smile deepened, " Mubai, I just heard Rongrong say that you gave her that 100,000-year-old Right Leg Bone to absorb?"
Dai Mubai sat down next to Ning Rongrong and nodded. "Yes, what Rongrong needs most is the ability to protect herself. With the two life-saving skills from that Soul Bone, she won't be afraid of being attacked at close range in the future."
Ning Fengzhi's face was full of relief, and his tone carried a hint of gratitude. "Alright, on behalf of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I thank you."
Dai Mubai waved his hand. "Father-in-law, you're too kind. Rongrong is my woman; it's only right that I give her anything."
Ning Rongrong sat to the side, holding Dai Mubai's arm, her eyes crinkling with laughter.
After chatting for a few moments, Ning Fengzhi asked solemnly, " Mubai, what are your plans for the future? What are your father's arrangements for government affairs?"
Dai Mubai answered truthfully, "I've discussed it with my father. I'll focus on cultivation until I'm twenty-five, and then I'll start handling state affairs after that. My father has agreed."
He paused, then continued, "Furthermore, I plan to break through to level 60 and obtain my Sixth Soul Ring, after which I will go to the Slaughter City for some training."
Ning Fengzhi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and his brows furrowed. " The Slaughter City? That place is extremely dangerous. Isn't that too risky?"
Dai Mubai shook his head, his tone firm. "Father-in-law, to become a true strongman, this kind of tempering is necessary. I believe in myself."
Sword Douluo, who was standing to the side, spoke up, "I regret not having ventured there myself back then, now that I'm supporting Mubai."
Ning Fengzhi nodded slowly upon hearing this. "Since you are so determined, we will naturally support you. However, safety should be the top priority."
"I understand." Dai Mubai nodded slightly.
Ning Fengzhi continued, " Uncle Jian and I cannot leave the sect for too long. We will return to Heaven Dou City in a few days. The Clear Sky Sect is about to emerge from the mountains, and there will likely be another bloody storm in Heaven Dou City. We must go back and take precautions."
Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai said earnestly, "Father-in-law, my suggestion is not to rush to the front or reveal our true strength. Just cheer from the back and let the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall fight it out. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect doesn't need to clash head-on with the Spirit Hall at this time. We can even play the peacemaker, avoiding offending either side."
Ning Fengzhi slowly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. "I understand. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will maintain apparent neutrality while secretly accumulating strength. Right now, the most important thing is the safe growth of you young people."
He stood up. "Then we'll take our leave. I'll send a message as soon as there's any news from Heaven Dou City."
Dai Mubai stood up and returned the greeting. "Take care on your journey, Father-in-law, and Grandpa Jian as well."
Ning Rongrong stepped forward, took Ning Fengzhi's hand, and said with some reluctance, "Dad, Grandpa Jian, please take good care of yourselves."
"Dad knows." Ning Fengzhi smiled and patted his daughter's hand, his eyes full of affection.
Then he said to Zhu Zhuqing and the others present, "You are all Rongrong's sisters. You can come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to play when you have time."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
After seeing off Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, Dai Mubai led Ma Hongjun, Yang Pojun, Niu Zhen, and Bai Chenxiang to the Heavenly Strategy Sect.
The disciples guarding the gate recognized Dai Mubai from afar, bowed respectfully, and jogged inside to report.
Before long, Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Bai He, Zhao Wuji, Lou Gao arrived from their respective courtyards and gathered in the main hall to discuss matters.
In the main hall, Dai Mubai sat in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over the five elders.
Dai Mubai didn't beat around the bush and immediately began to arrange the next steps.
He took out two Gold Soul Coin cards from his Storage Ring and handed them to Niu Gao, saying, "Elder Niu, this is two hundred million Gold Soul Coin. You will be in charge of managing the funds from now on. In addition, you will continue to cooperate with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to expand the business of Pill, forging, and construction."
Niu Gao put away the two Gold Soul Coin cards, patted his chest, and said, "Your Highness, rest assured."
Dai Mubai nodded, then looked at Yang Wudi, Bai He, and Zhao Wuji: "Elder Yang, Elder Bai, and Teacher Zhao, starting tomorrow, you three will serve as commanders of the left, center, and right battalions of the Crown Prince's Personal Army, responsible for the recruitment and training of the guards."
Yang Wudi raised an eyebrow slightly. " The Crown Prince's Personal Army?"
"Right."
Dai Mubai smiled, but did not explain immediately. Instead, he took out a stack of blueprints from his Storage Ring and handed them to Lou Gao.
"Elder Lou, these are some Hidden Weapon Blueprints that I obtained. Please take a look."
Those were all the Hidden Weapon Blueprints that Dai Mubai obtained from Tang San.
Lou Gao took the stack of blueprints, quickly flipped through them, and was immediately amazed.
He exclaimed excitedly, as if he had received some incredible treasure, "Your Highness, these Hidden Weapon are so ingeniously designed, they're all top-notch! Don't worry, I can make all of these myself. Add some Pistol, and we can equip an army with terrifying fighting power!"
Dai Mubai nodded, then took out a plan and began to formally introduce it.
"I plan to establish the Crown Prince's Personal Army, with a target size of at least ten thousand men, divided into three major camps."
"First is the Divine Engine Battalion, a civilian army specially equipped with firearms, with a target number of 5,000, led by Elder Bai He."
"Secondly, there's the Black Armor Battalion, a civilian army specially equipped with Hidden Weapon, numbering five thousand, led by Master Zhao Wuji."
"Finally, there's the Assault Battalion, composed entirely of Soul Master, all equipped with Hidden Weapon and firearms. Their target number is between five hundred and one thousand, and they are led by Elder Yang Wudi."