Qian Chen looked down and saw that the speaker was a plump, elderly man surrounded by a group of people.
Qian Chen asked knowingly, "Who are you, sir, that you dare to stop me from taking action?" As soon as he finished speaking, the pressure of Titled Douluo directly pressed down on the old man and the group of people around him.
"Your Majesty, please calm down! I am Wei Qing, the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire whom you just requested to see," the middle-aged man hurriedly said.
"Oh, so it's Your Majesty the Emperor. I am Qian Chen from the Shrek Academy. My apologies." Qian Chen said, but his body remained standing on the Seven Kill Sword, looking down at Wei Qing and his group with undisguised disdain. After a moment, he slowly withdrew his Soul Power pressure.
Wei Qing had cursed Shrek Academy hundreds of times in his mind, but he dared not show it on his face. He simply asked respectfully, "May I ask what important matter Your Majesty has brought to the palace of my Heavenly Soul Empire?"
Qian Chen's tone suddenly shifted, becoming accusatory as he said, "Several years ago, the Tang Sect, located in Heaven Dou City, was wiped out by the Iron Blood Sect within the Heavenly Soul Empire. Ten thousand years ago, the Tang Sect made Dali to fighting against the Spirit Hall and protecting the Heaven Dou Star Luo Empire Empires! When the Tang Sect was destroyed, the guards in Heaven Dou City did absolutely nothing. Now that I have joined the Tang Sect and become an Tang Sect elder, I would like to ask His Majesty the Emperor, is what happened several years ago reasonable?"
Wei Qing looked helpless and could only say cautiously, "What happened several years ago was truly an accident; by the time we found out, it was too late..."
"Alright, I don't need any explanation from your Heavenly Soul Empire. After all, the Tang Sect has declined. Here's what we'll do: I hope the Heavenly Soul Empire can send soldiers to guard the Tang Sect Sect's sect address in Heaven Dou City from now on, to prevent troublemakers from causing trouble. After all, the Tang Sect once contributed to the continent." Qian Chen's tone left no room for argument.
Wei Qing said, feeling frustrated, "Very well, as long as Your Majesty is satisfied, from today onwards, I will send five hundred elite soldiers to guard the Tang Sect."
Qian Chen shook his head and said, "We don't need that many. A few ordinary soldiers will suffice. What I need is a deterrent, to show those petty villains that the Heavenly Soul Empire hasn't forgotten the Tang Sect, who rendered meritorious service to the continent back then."
Wei Qing was overjoyed. If they were just ordinary soldiers, things would be much easier. He could send some old, weak, sick, or disabled soldiers to fill the ranks.
However, Qian Chen's words rang out again. "Furthermore, now that the Tang Sect has been re-established, it needs the Empire's Dali support."
"How exactly will the support be provided?" Wei Qing asked.
Qian Chen smiled slightly and said, "Now that the Tang Sect is being rebuilt, it is short of disciples. I hope Your Majesty can find some suitable disciples for the Tang Sect. Because the Tang Sect is in the early stages of reconstruction and has very little capital, we will not accept disciples from commoner families. I would appreciate it if Your Majesty could introduce some citizens of the Heavenly Soul Empire from wealthy and privileged backgrounds to join the Tang Sect. I guarantee that if the Empire faces difficulties in the future, the Tang Sect will stand on the side of the Heavenly Soul Empire, and the disciples of the Tang Sect are willing to shed their last drop of blood for the Empire."
After Qian Chen finished speaking, he didn't blush or skip a beat. He had agreed to the condition on behalf of the Tang Sect, not on his own.
Wei Qing began to plan: This Tang Sect elder Qian Chen, was so rude today, demanding soldiers to guard him and also asking me to introduce him to disciples. Fine, I'll introduce them! There are countless nobles in Heaven Dou City, and plenty of spoiled brats who only know how to eat, drink, and have fun all day long. I'll just send them all over to you.
Wei Qing replied loudly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will arrange it immediately!"
Qian Chen said with a forced smile, "Then thank you very much, Your Majesty. The Tang Sect will owe Your Majesty a great favor in the future."
After saying that, he flew away on his sword.
Only after Qian Chen's figure disappeared into the horizon did Wei Qing grit his teeth and order those around him, "Go! Find all the most dissolute playboys in Heaven Dou City, and then send them all to the Tang Sect!"
The surrounding attendants immediately responded, "Yes!"
Qian Chen flew extremely fast on his sword and soon returned to the sky above the Tang Sect. He saw that the Tang Sect had been cleaned up inside and out, with not a trace of blood, but the strong smell of blood still lingered for a while. The Tang Sect's signboard had also been re-erected.
"Elder Qian Chen, where have you been all this time?" Tang Ya asked hurriedly when she saw Qian Chen return.
Qian Chen smiled slightly and said, "Alas, it's all for the sake of the sect. Now that the Tang Sect is being rebuilt, we don't have enough manpower, so naturally I have to go to the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire to ask for some troops to guard the Tang Sect, and also ask him to introduce some citizens of the Heavenly Soul Empire to join us."
Tang Ya looked at Qian Chen with shining eyes and said sincerely, "You've really worked so hard, Elder!"
A short while later, a commotion arose Tang Sect. Bei Bei asked alertly, "What's going on? Let's go see."
Tang Ya nodded. "Okay, let's go take a look."
Qian Chen remained seated, motionless. Seeing that Qian Chen showed no intention of getting up, Huo Yuhao also remained still, standing quietly beside Qian Chen as if everything outside was irrelevant to him.
Tang Ya and Bei Bei arrived at the main gate of the Tang Sect and saw sixty or seventy soldiers lined up outside. However, these soldiers stood crookedly, their armor was incomplete, and their weapons were missing, making them look like a group of beggars just dragged from the street.
The leading officer stepped forward, arrogantly sizing up Bei Bei and Tang Ya, and asked, "Which of you two is in charge of the Tang Sect?"
"I am Tang Ya, the current leader of the Tang Sect Clan," Tang Ya replied.
The officer nodded and said in a drawn-out tone, "Yes, these are the taxi soldiers sent by the Heavenly Soul Empire to protect the Tang Sect. One hundred men were dispatched, and one hundred are present. The Tang Sect will be responsible for their Tang Sect expenses, food, drink, and other necessities."
Bei Bei frowned and said, "Didn't you say there were a hundred people? I only see less than seventy."
The officer glanced at Bei Bei, pulled a roster from his pocket, and tossed it at her, saying, "Then you can check it yourself."
Bei Bei took the roster and began calling roll. After calling out all one hundred names, every single one had a corresponding answer, not a single one missing. Bei Bei immediately understood what was going on and angrily threw the roster back into the officer's hands. He really wanted to send these imposters and good-for-nothings back, but the vast Tang Sect truly needed guards.
The officer grinned smugly and said, "Everyone's been called up." He turned and waved to the taxi drivers behind him, shouting, "Listen up, everyone! From now on, you'll be guarding the Tang Sect. You'll live Tang Sect, and you mustn't slack off on your duties!"
The soldiers responded listlessly, "Yes..."
The officer waved his hand dismissively. "Alright, go inside the Tang Sect and each of you can choose your preferred lodgings!"
"Yes!" Sixty or seventy soldiers rushed into the Tang Sect in a chaotic manner, scattering to choose their lodgings, causing a commotion throughout the courtyard.
Bei Bei clenched her fists, her teeth grinding together, and squeezed out a few words: " Heavenly Soul Empire..."
Tang Ya, however, felt it was alright. After all, the Tang Sect was practically deserted and desperately needed guards. The current situation was much better than when her father was the sect leader, with the Empire's regular army guarding them and Titled Douluo like Qian Chen as an elder.
Just then, a luxurious carriage stopped at the entrance of the Tang Sect. The door opened, and a richly dressed young man stepped out. The young man was thin with sunken eyes, clearly a spoiled brat who indulged in excessive pleasure.
As soon as the boy got out of the car, he shouted, "My father is completely insane! He made me join this Tang Sect!"
He spotted Bei Bei at a glance and said imperiously, "I'm here to join the Tang Sect. You, quickly show me the way and take me inside!"
Before he could finish speaking, his gaze fell on Tang Ya beside Bei Bei, his expression instantly changed, and he blurted out, "Wow, a beauty!"