The oppressive atmosphere in the Cao Clan hall had disappeared. Several elders helped tidy up everything, gave Cao Yu a few final instructions, and then left the hall.
Cao Yu excused himself to go to the restroom, and when he returned, he was walking a dog on a leash. Apart from giving each other strange looks, no one asked any further questions, and they all muttered to themselves.
Are we supposed to let the dogs eat them?
Isn't that a bit... cruel?
"Silly dog, am I lucky this year?" Cao Yu asked the dog out of the blue.
"Woof! Woof! Master, my name isn't 'Silly Dog,' it's 'Immoral Dog.' Don't call me that, it will make me very sad."
"Oh, it's all the same," Cao Yu said indifferently.
The Immoral Dog tilted his head, seemingly pondering a different problem.
This dog is quite handsome, a prime example of good looks among dogs. Upon closer inspection, it resembles a husky. Its tongue is sticking out and resting near its mouth, while its intelligent eyes fully display its comical nature.
Its name is "Immoral Dog," and its ability is naturally to help its owner and gain many... people's... affections.
These are what are known as puppets; once successfully subdued, they will never betray you.
This ability can only be used at close range and cannot be interrupted midway; it can only be applied to those who have been subdued.
The people in the hall were startled by the dog. It didn't seem like a particularly powerful Soul Beast, so how could it talk?
Cao Xiang asked, " Little Yu, why did you bring this dog here? Could it be...?" He vaguely pointed with his eyes at the two lifeless figures.
"No, Uncle Li, have some people bury them, then have Uncle Cheng Gang bring those rebels in. You'll see what's going on later."
"Oh, then I really need to take a good look." Xu Tianshui smiled and sat down to drink tea with Cao Xiang and the others.
In no time at all, Cheng Gang and his men brought a large group of people to the entrance of the hall.
Cao Yu was already there, leading his Immoral Dog, waiting.
At this point, everyone crowded forward to see what was going on.
Cao Yu stroked its head. "Silly dog, do you see these people being held down on the ground? Take them all as your... pets, can you do that?"
The Immoral Dog suddenly became excited and said, "Master, just watch!"
It chose the most difficult target for its first objective; this rebel's strength had reached the level of Soul Douluo.
The Immoral Dog stared intently at him with its intelligent eyes, a hint of mockery in its gaze, and spoke with a haughty attitude.
"I have seen you before; you are my concubine. Concubine, repent! Kneel before me, and I will forgive your sins!"
A strange, dazzling light emanated from its eyes, then abruptly ceased the next second.
Although they were pinning the other person down, they still resisted fiercely.
The Soul Douluo was instantly enraged and roared, "What do you mean? How dare you bring a dog to insult me? Die!"
He then attempted to self-destruct his Martial Soul, but was knocked unconscious by Cheng Gang with a slap.
"So noisy!"
This time, the Immoral Dog cast his spell again, and in the blink of an eye, the Soul Douluo awoke, crawled to Cao Yu's feet, and respectfully said, "Master."
Then the Immoral Dog resorted to the same trick again.
Its sound kept echoing outside the hall.
"Human and pet, prostrate yourselves in worship! I, the Emperor, forgive your sins!"
"..."
Soon after, more than twenty rebels knelt on the ground, including three Soul Douluo and the rest Soul Saint and Soul Emperor.
"Greetings, Master!"
The sound was deafening. Cao Yu asked these people, "Who exactly are you?"
"Reporting to the master, Cao Tian recently pledged allegiance to the Sun Moon Empire, and we were all sent by the Sun Moon Empire's Royal Law Enforcement Department to assist Cao Tian in his struggle for the position of the Cao Clan head."
Most of the people who came this time are Soul Engineer.
Soul Engineer, that's great! I was just wondering what to do with the Soul Tool crafting blueprints the system rewarded me with.
Among this group, there are three Level 8 Soul Engineer, and the rest are level six or seven, which is just right for developing Soul Tool.
"Dad, when a spot becomes available in the Cao Clan's backyard, I want to arrange for these people to move in."
Cao Xiang nodded in agreement. There was a large open space in the backyard that was usually occupied but never used. Now that it could be put to use, he naturally agreed on the spot.
In the early stages, only wood and stones could be used to build the framework of the research institute, as time was limited.
There are quite a few Martial Soul Master in Star Luo City who specialize in building houses.
However, the highest quality still came from the royal family, so Xu Tianshui naturally didn't hesitate to send a few of them.
"All of you, do a good job and don't cut corners," Xu Tianshui instructed the royal architects.
"Yes, sir!" Even without Xu Tianshui's orders, these people would not dare to underestimate the Cao Clan, let alone try to cheat or shirk their duties. They wouldn't dare even if they had ten times the courage.
Xu Tianshui nodded in satisfaction and turned to Cao Yu, saying, "Then I'll be going now, Little Yu. Let me know if you need anything."
Cao Yu said, "Okay, Uncle."
After watching Xu Tianshui fly away from the Cao Clan mansion, Butler Uncle Li immediately led the group towards the backyard.
In no time, the entire hall fell silent. The commotion from before, along with Cao Tian and his son, had vanished, and the traces on the ground had been cleaned up.
The old man and Cao Xiang were still drinking their tea in silence, seemingly not yet recovered from their shock.
The research institute in the backyard was also under construction in full swing. With a loud "boom," large chunks of soil were dragged out of the ground by five or six builders, and in the blink of an eye, a huge pit was formed in front of them.
It vaguely resembles an archaeological site.
"This digging speed is even more terrifying than ten excavators!" If there were such talent in the original world, Xianglan Technical School might have gone bankrupt long ago.
In less than a day, a fairly large building was erected in the backyard, consisting of three floors, with the lowest floor underground.
In addition, some garden facilities were included, which gave it a unique charm, with artificial hills and water features, garden paths, and rest areas.
Inside the Star Luo Empire Royal Hall.
Several people sat around a large round table. Xu Tianshui, who had left the Cao Clan beforehand, were also among them. Xu Jiawei, who was wearing a crown, spoke first.
" Heavenly Water, the Cao Clan... what's going on today?"
Xu Tianshui replied, "Your Majesty, the eldest brother of the Cao Clan head returned this time intending to seize power, but we stopped him in the end."
"Yes, very good. Anyone who opposes your in-laws and Little Yu should be stopped." Xu Jiawei nodded approvingly.
After all, Xu Jiawei favored his in-laws and Little Yu, not the rest of the Cao Clan.
At this moment, Cheng Gang couldn't help but stand up and say, "Your Majesty, but that brat Little Yu still wants to set up a Soul Tool research institute. Aren't you afraid... he'll become a threat in the future...?"
Hearing this, Xu Jiawei couldn't help but chuckle. "Ha! Little Yu is a free spirit by nature. Why would he be interested in these things before he's had his fill of being a playboy? Otherwise, he would have come looking for Jiujiu last night. What an irresponsible guy." As he said this, he couldn't help but curse again.
"Besides, I'll be marrying him Jiujiu, so what's wrong with giving him my position? I'm afraid he won't want it."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Xu Jiujiu beside him and said earnestly.
"Jiujiu, keep it up! If you don't keep Little Yu under control Jiujiu, he'll run away."
Xu Jiujiu's face flushed instantly, and she lowered her head, replying, "I understand, brother."
[ps] Day 5 of the release diary: There will be more around 9 PM.
(End of this chapter)