After that, Qi Ling left Sea God Island, preparing to return to the Heaven Dou Empire. It had been several years since Qi Ling had gone back. He wondered if anything had changed in the Heaven Dou Empire.
More importantly, these past few years have been crucial not only for Qi Ling and Tang San, who have made rapid progress in their strength, but also for everyone else!
For example, as far as Qi Ling knows, Qian Renxue is inheriting the Angel Godhood, Bibi Dong is inheriting the Yue Shen Godhood, Bei Na is inheriting the Battle God Godhood, Jian Lan is inheriting the Sword God Godhood, and Xiao Ye is also inheriting some kind of Godhood.
So, including Qi Ling and Tang San, seven people have already begun their Godhood Inheritance. If everyone passes smoothly, seven gods will be born. At that point, how will Qian Xunji possibly compete? It'll be a complete rout, you know?
Because of the time Qi Ling had wasted, by the time he went to catch up with the others, they had already returned to Dragon's Glory City ahead of him! When Qi Ling returned, everyone was in a state of great joy.
" Qi Ling, you're finally back! We've all been waiting for you for so long!" Flender said happily upon seeing Qi Ling. "We've been quite worried about you being away as the city lord. Now that you're back, you must fulfill your duties as city lord properly!"
"I'm sorry, Dean Flender, we probably can't stay long this time," Qi Ling said. " Xiao San needs to obtain his other Soul Ring, and everyone else has their own things to do. I'm afraid none of us will have time to rest."
"Hey? There's no need to be in such a hurry, is there? You've only been back for a short time!" Flender said.
"Studies should not be neglected for even a day; isn't that what you always taught us?" Qi Ling couldn't help but smile. "Fortunately, with you all helping us manage things at Dragon's Glory, we have the opportunity to move around freely. Dean Flender, thank you so much!"
This time, no one asked for a rest, because they knew they had to work twice as hard to achieve the results they wanted. You can rest, but your enemies won't.
After returning to his city lord's mansion, Qi Ling hadn't rested for long when he was greeted by an unexpected person— Prince Xue Xing of the Heaven Dou Empire, who had come to visit him.
"Oh? Prince Xue Xing? What a rare guest! I haven't even had a long rest, how did you know I was back? Your information network is incredibly efficient!" Qi Ling couldn't help but say.
Prince Xue Xing said, "Oh, Qi Ling, I actually came here specifically to find you! Ever since Tang San and the others returned a few days ago, I knew you would come back too, so I've been waiting for you here."
"Oh? Why are you in such a hurry to see me? Is something the matter?" Qi Ling couldn't help but ask.
"Of course it's something important that I came back to find you!" Prince Xue Xing said anxiously. "This is extremely urgent! Qi Ling, we absolutely cannot delay, otherwise, it might shake the foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire!"
"Oh? That serious? What exactly happened? Is there a rebellion? Or has the Divine Court put pressure on you?" Qi Ling couldn't help but ask.
"None of those. If it were, that would be simple," Prince Xue Xing said. " Qi Ling, this is something only you can do; it concerns Xue Ke!"
" Xue Ke? Something happened to Xue Ke?" Qi Ling asked with concern.
"No, Xue Ke doing very well. It's just that recently, a few suitors have appeared on her side!" Prince Xue Xing said.
"A suitor?" Qi Ling frowned and asked, "What's going on?"
"It's nothing, it's just that Xue Ke is now of marriageable age, but there's still no definite answer about her marriage, which makes many young masters in the empire think they have a chance!" Prince Xue Xing said.
"I see. What is Xue Ke's attitude?" Qi Ling couldn't help but ask, after all, Xue Ke was the most important person in this matter.
" Xue Ke has always said that she has someone she loves, but it's been several years, and not a single man has appeared by Xue Ke side. How can anyone believe that!" Prince Xue Xing couldn't help but say. "So even though Xue Ke keeps saying that, these people just don't believe it."
"So now, in order to quell this riot, the only way is for you, Qi Ling, to make a personal appearance," Prince Xue Xing said. "Once you show up, those clowns will naturally disperse on their own."
"Huh? Prince Xue Xing, how do you know that Xue Ke likes me?" Qi Ling asked.
Prince Xue Xing said smugly, "Sigh, Qi Ling, I am Xue Ke's uncle, how could I not understand what my own niece is thinking? These young masters can't get close to Xue Ke, so naturally they don't know, but I do know that Xue Ke mentions your name dozens of times a day!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Ling couldn't help but feel a little smug, but also somewhat ashamed. Indeed, it seemed like she hadn't seen Xue Ke in a long time, no wonder these people had even forgotten her existence.
Xue Ke, as the current empress of the Heaven Dou Empire, is at the prime of her life, possessing unparalleled beauty. It can be said that if a man could marry her, he would have everything he could ever want in his life!
It's no wonder these young masters never back down no matter what difficulties they face; the temptation is simply too great! And since that's the case, it's time for Qi Ling to step in and give them a warning.
"Alright, Prince Xue Xing, when do you think would be a suitable time for me to appear?" Qi Ling couldn't help but ask.
"The day after the Heaven Dou Empire will host a National Day banquet, inviting dignitaries from all sides. Xue Ke will also be attending," Prince Xue Xing said. "As the most important banquet of the year for the empire, those young masters will also be there."
"The day after tomorrow? I understand," Qi Ling said. "Don't worry, I'll be there."
After that, Prince Xue Xing left Dragon's Glory City. Before leaving, he specifically instructed Qi Ling, " Qi Ling, you absolutely must come. Although I trust Xue Ke, there's no guarantee those little bastards won't resort to some underhanded tactics!"
"After all, success means instant success, and at that point, they won't care about the consequences!"
"Don't worry, Prince Xue Xing, I won't be late," Qi Ling said. "You can leave first, and I will naturally arrive later."
After Prince Xue Xing left, Qi Ling gave some instructions in Dragon's Glory City and then went to Heaven Dou City. Before heading to the banquet, Qi Ling still needed to meet someone.