Agreement to the Deal

Qian Daoliu did not answer, and once again calmly gazed in the direction they were heading.

Then, under Tang Chen's gaze, she said seriously, "I knew you would laugh, that's why I didn't tell you."

"Now that you know my purpose, with your strength, returning to Vast Sea City shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Tang Chen glanced at Qian Daoliu suspiciously. "You're not still trying to fool me, are you? Your only goal is to get me sent back."

Qian Daoliu glanced at him. "Believe it or not, her name is Bo Saixi, and she lives on an island in the Western Sea. I've known her for a long time."

"I didn't propose to her because my child isn't married yet. But she got married recently, so it's time for me to propose. That's why I went out."

"Otherwise, what use do you think it would be for us, at our current age and with our current strength, to hunt down a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?"

Tang Chen stared at Qian Daoliu for a while, then said seriously, "Are you serious? You're not just fooling me?"

Qian Daoliu, "I'd be a dog if I lied to you."

"Once we land on the island, someone will surely greet us."

"Alright," Tang Chen said with a smile, "Then I should get to know this sister-in-law better. What kind of extraordinary woman could make a centenarian like you so passionate?"

Qian Daoliu corrected, "What do you mean, 'sister-in-law'? Call her 'sister-in-law'!"

"Whatever." Tang Chen curled his lip.

The three Sea Soul Master who had been released by the Gui Mei earlier have returned to Sea God Island.

The three of them reported their encounter in Vast Sea City to Sea Horse Douluo, one of the Seven Sacred Pillars.

"Elder, that's it. The Spirit Hall is deliberately inquiring about Sea God Island from us."

Sea Horse Douluo stood with his hands behind his back, "You mean, the Spirit Hall might be heading to Sea God Island soon?"

The older Soul Master said, "Yes, I don't know how the Spirit Hall found out about the existence of Sea God Island, but they captured us as soon as we landed."

Sea Horse Douluo coldly snorted, "Very well, I will report this matter to the Grand Worshipper, and at the same time, I will have the entire island on alert for any potential visits from the Spirit Hall."

"Go and rest."

"Yes."

Heaven Dou City, Imperial Palace, late at night.

In the Imperial Study, Prince Xue Xing and Xue Ye sat facing each other at the table.

"Your Majesty, that's what Pope Qian Xunji of the Spirit Hall means. He wants to trade with us for the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud," Prince Xue Xing, putting down his teacup.

Xue Ye listening to everything Xue Xing fell into deep thought.

After a long silence, Xue Ye spoke up, "Brother, what do you think Qian Xunji intends to do with this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?"

Xue Xing pondered, "Brother, I've been thinking about this all the way here. On the mainland, they would have absolutely no use for this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."

"Therefore, I can only guess that the Spirit Hall is planning to expand to overseas islands, or that some 100,000-year-old Sea Soul Beast has been discovered in the sea."

"But at sea, continental Soul Master have no advantage. They can only rely on the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, which is why they've gone to great lengths to trade with us."

Xue Ye nodded slightly. He naturally understood that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was of little use on the mainland, and only played a minor defensive role at sea.

On land, it's quite impractical.

But the deal between the Spirit Hall and them involved real and enormous benefits.

The Xue Ye made it impossible for them to refuse, and their hearts wavered. However, they were hesitant because they didn't know what the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was for.

After careful consideration, Xue Ye said, "Brother, how about this? The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud can be traded, but didn't Qian Xunji say that the Spirit Hall has been helping the Heaven Dou Empire for twenty years?"

"Then we can also say that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is only for their use for twenty years. After that, Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud must be returned to Heaven Dou."

Xue Xing nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, you have a point. We can continue negotiating with the Spirit Hall."

Salas was then summoned late at night by the Xue Ye.

Before Salas even arrived in Heaven Dou City from Xue Xing, he had already received a letter from Qian Xunji at headquarters and knowingly entered the royal family.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, how did the discussions go?" Salas asked directly.

Xue Ye said seriously, "We can trade with you, but we have one condition: you can only temporarily use the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud for twenty years. After that, you must return it to us."

Salas chuckled darkly, "You're all so greedy. Those are two ten -Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, plus twenty years of assistance from the Spirit Hall. They've bestowed such great benefits upon you, yet you only have twenty years of temporary usage rights. Our Pope will never agree to that."

Xue Ye and Xue Xing's expressions both tightened slightly. Xue Xing said, "Salas, are you so sure? Don't you need to consult the Pope?"

Salas said, "The Pope had already informed me in advance that the Spirit Hall could continue to make concessions, but not in this way."

Xue Ye said, "Then tell me, to what extent is the Spirit Hall willing to compromise? If it's the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud that you get permanently, that's impossible."

Salas for a moment and said, "Alright, the Spirit Hall can compromise again. That is, increase the usage period to fifty years."

"This is the Spirit Hall's last line; at most, it's impossible."

Xue Ye and Xue Xing exchanged a glance. "Alright, fifty years it is. Cash on delivery."

Salas nodded. "That's more like it. Trading with the Spirit Hall won't leave you at a disadvantage."

"I will go back and write to His Holiness the Pope to report this."

After Salas finished speaking, he left the palace and returned to his study in the temple, where he immediately wrote a letter.

After saying that, he said, "Deliver this letter by express courier, at an urgent rate of 800 li, to His Holiness the Pope quickly as possible."

"Yes, Your Excellency, the Platinum Bishop!"

Five days later, Yue Guan received Salas's letter and handed it to Qian Xunji.

Qian Xunji opened the letter and began to read it. Yue Guan, standing beside him, asked, "Your Majesty, Xue Ye and the others agreed?"

Qian Xunji nodded, "Agreed, but only for a fifty-year term."

Bibi Dong spoke up, "Teacher, according to Lin Fan's timeline, it just so happens that Tang San is also nearing the stage of becoming Titled Douluo. The fifty-year timeframe is perfectly feasible for a trade."

"Moreover, a fifty-year usage period is enough for the teacher's future child to become Angel God, at which point the time limit will become permanent."

Qian Xunji nodded. "That's right, fifty years is enough."

He then said to Gui Mei, "I'll prepare the items. Gui Mei, go and call Ghost Leopard. Your movements are the most elusive. Have the two of you take the items to trade with Xue Ye. You certainly won't let the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect notice."

The Gui Mei immediately clasped his hands and said, "Yes, Your His Holiness the Pope, I will certainly not fail you."

Qian Xunji turned around and went back to the Treasury Pavilion, putting the agreed-upon items into a new Space Soul Tool.

When he returned to the Pope's Palace, Gui Mei and Ghost Leopard were already waiting for Qian Xunji.

Gui Mei took the Soul Tool and, together with Ghost Leopard, left Spirit City overnight.

Bibi Dong stepped forward and said, "Teacher, I'm sure the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud will soon be in our hands."

"How should we organize the geniuses of the Spirit Hall?"