Qian Renxue paused, her tone softening slightly, yet growing all the more earnest. "Brother Jiang, have you considered joining any faction? If you have nowhere to go for now, the doors of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family are always open to you."
She had laid her intentions bare, cleanly and directly, without dragging her feet.
Jiang Che lowered his eyes, seemingly giving it serious thought for a moment, before raising his head to meet her gaze. "Your Highness, I'm overwhelmed by your favor. To my shame, I have indeed remained unaffiliated since awakening my martial soul. It would be my good fortune to receive the imperial family's protection."
A gleam flashed through Qian Renxue's eyes, and she nodded with a smile. "Good. In that case, why not come with me now so we can discuss the arrangements in detail?"
Jiang Che cupped his hands. "Then I would be more respectful to accept than decline."
But just then, the courtyard gate creaked open.
A figure swaggered inside.
"His Highness the Crown Prince is here too?"
Everyone turned toward the voice.
A middle-aged man who looked to be in his thirties walked slowly toward them, dressed in a Spirit Hall uniform.
His uniform bore Spirit Hall's distinctive seven-sword insignia.
The number of swords on Spirit Hall's insignia represented strength. He was a Soul Saint.
"So it's Bishop Kado."
Qian Renxue's expression remained unchanged as she asked curiously, "Bishop Kado, what brings you here instead of staying at Spirit Hall?"
Kado smiled. "Naturally, my purpose is the same as Your Highness's."
With that, he turned to Jiang Che.
"Jiang Che, correct? Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kado, a Black-Clothed Bishop of Spirit Hall. On Bishop Salasi's orders, I'm here to invite you over as a guest."
Kado let a hint