98: Chapter 98 Conferring a Kingship?!

Emperor Xue Ye's abacus was clicking so loudly that it could be heard clearly even outside Heaven Dou City.

Qin Feng withdrew his gaze, looked at Emperor Xue Ye, and spoke directly.

"Your Majesty."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty; Princess Xue Ke is indeed a delicate flower of royalty."

"However, I have always been used to freedom and cannot tolerate the constraints of the Heaven Dou Royal Family's rules."

"If you want me to marry into the royal family as a consort, that simply won't do."

Qin Feng's words were very straightforward, without any beating around the bush.

He could cooperate with the Heaven Dou Royal Family and take their resources, but expecting him to hand over his servitude contract was wishful thinking.

Marry into the family?

What a joke.

A dignified Titled Douluo becoming a live-in son-in-law for a Mortal Empire? If that got out, how could he ever show his Face again?

Upon hearing Qin Feng's direct refusal, Princess Xue Ke's Face turned pale instantly, and her eyes welled up with moisture.

She had grown up never having been rejected to her Face before, and she felt a wave of grievance in her heart.

The Empress of Heaven Dou also frowned slightly.

This Qin Feng was far too bold; he didn't even leave any room for tact while speaking in front of the Emperor.

However.

Emperor Xue Ye was not angry; instead, he laughed loudly again.

"Hahaha!"

"Qin Feng, oh Qin Feng, you have misunderstood my meaning."

"How could I possibly let a Genius like you marry into the family!"

Emperor Xue Ye stood up from the Dragon throne, walked to the edge of the steps, and looked down at Qin Feng.

"My meaning is to have Princess Xue Ke marry you."

"As long as you nod, I can confer upon you the title of prince of another surname of the Heaven Dou Empire today!"

"Territory, gold coins, Spirit Bone, Cultivate resources—whatever is in the Heaven Dou Empire's treasury, you may choose whatever you like!"

"Moreover, you will not be bound by any of the Heaven Dou Royal Family's rules; you can continue to stay at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and do whatever you wish."

"My only request is that the day you become a Titled Douluo, you will stand on the side of the Heaven Dou Empire."

Emperor Xue Ye's words were extremely sincere and showed great boldness.

In order to win over Qin Feng, he had already revealed all his trump cards.

Offering a throne, offering resources, even giving away his daughter for free, and not requiring you to bear heavy obligations.

Looking at the history of the entire continent, one could not find a second example of such treatment.

The Empress of Heaven Dou, sitting above, was completely stunned.

She had never expected that the Emperor would pay such a heavy price to recruit a young man.

He even brought out such a sensitive title as prince of another surname.

Qian Renxue, standing to the side, was slightly shocked when she heard this.

Emperor Xue Ye was getting desperate.

Clearly, the Heaven Dou Empire was facing immense pressure and urgently needed a top-tier powerhouse to hold the fort.

Qian Renxue glanced at Qin Feng.

She was not worried that Qin Feng would be tempted by the conditions Emperor Xue Ye offered.

Because only she knew that Qin Feng was already a level 93 Titled Douluo.

These foundations of the Heaven Dou Empire were simply insignificant in the Face of true, absolute power.

Qin Feng sat in the chair, his fingers gently tapping the armrest.

The conditions Emperor Xue Ye offered were indeed generous.

But the more generous the conditions, the greater the Karma involved behind them.

He was still in a growth phase and had no need to tie himself completely to the Heaven Dou Empire.

Furthermore, Qian Renxue was still watching him from the side.

Qin Feng looked at Emperor Xue Ye, his tone remaining neither humble nor arrogant.

"I have truly felt your sincerity, Your Majesty."

"These conditions are indeed very hard to refuse."

Qin Feng said, "However, marriage is a major life event, and this happened so suddenly that I am completely unprepared."

"Your Majesty, why not allow me to return and consider it for a few more days?"

Qin Feng did not close off the conversation completely, employing a delaying tactic.

Emperor Xue Ye was a smart man and naturally understood Qin Feng's meaning.

For such an unparalleled Genius, pushing too hard would only be counterproductive.

"Good!"

"I will give you time to consider it!"

"The doors of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace are always open to you. Whenever you have thought it through, come see me at any time."

Emperor Xue Ye appeared very magnanimous.

Afterward, Emperor Xue Ye chatted with Qin Feng for a few more moments about the Spirit Master Tournament.

This high-level recruitment meeting was temporarily brought to an end.

"Qinghe."

Emperor Xue Ye looked at the Crown Prince standing to the side.

"Qin Feng is a pillar of the nation; you send him off properly on my behalf."

"Yes, Father."

Qian Renxue lowered her head respectfully to accept the order.

Qin Feng stood up, nodded slightly to Emperor Xue Ye and the Empress of Heaven Dou, and turned to walk out of the main hall.

Qian Renxue followed closely behind.

Princess Xue Ke stood where she was, watching Qin Feng's retreating back, biting her lower lip, her eyes filled with a bit of unwillingness.

After leaving the main hall.

Qin Feng and Qian Renxue walked side by side on the white marble steps of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

Neither of them spoke until they reached the main gate of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

A carriage belonging exclusively to the Crown Prince was parked there.

"Teacher Qin, I will take you back to the academy."

Qian Renxue made a gesture of invitation, her tone no different from that of the gentle Crown Prince she usually portrayed.

Qin Feng was not polite either; he stepped on the footstool and boarded the carriage.

Qian Renxue followed and climbed in.

The carriage started slowly, the wheels rolling over the bluestone road, emitting a slight rumbling sound.

The carriage compartment was large, and the inner walls had been specially soundproofed, so no sound from inside could be heard from the outside.

Once the carriage door closed.

The temperament of Qian Renxue, who had been sitting upright opposite him, changed instantly.

The gentleness and elegance belonging to Crown Prince Xue Qinghe vanished without a trace.

Replacing it was the aloofness and pride inherent in Qian Renxue's bones.

She crossed her arms over her chest, leaned back on the cushions, and stared straight at Qin Feng.

"Great Genius Qin, you were very impressive today."

Qian Renxue sneered.

"A prince of another surname, plus a delicate little princess."

"Are you very tempted?"

"If I hadn't been watching from the side just now, would you have agreed on the spot?"

Qin Feng looked at Qian Renxue's jealous appearance and found it quite interesting.

Although Qian Renxue was still wearing the man's Face of Xue Qinghe, her gestures and expressions were entirely those of a woman.

Qin Feng leaned forward, closing the distance between them.

"What?"

"Are you jealous?"

Qin Feng stared into Qian Renxue's eyes, the corners of his mouth lifting.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Qian Renxue retorted subconsciously, but her cheeks heated up uncontrollably.

"What do I have to be jealous of?"

"I am just reminding you that the waters of the Heaven Dou Royal Family are very deep; don't get sold and end up helping them count the money."

"That little girl Princess Xue Ke, what could be so good about her?"

Qin Feng looked at Qian Renxue's stubbornness and reached out to grab her wrist.

Qian Renxue struggled slightly but did not break free.

She let Qin Feng hold it.

"Don't worry, whatever prince of another surname, whatever princess—I haven't taken them seriously at all."

Qin Feng said, "I just didn't want to go against Xue Ye's Face to his Face, so I just found an excuse to delay it."

Hearing Qin Feng say this, the stifled anger in Qian Renxue's heart dissipated by more than half.

I'll count you as sensible.

Qian Renxue snorted and let Qin Feng hold her hand.

The atmosphere in the carriage became somewhat ambiguous.

Qin Feng played with Qian Renxue's fingers while putting aside his joking mood.

"Let's talk about serious matters."

Qin Feng looked at Qian Renxue, his tone becoming serious.

"I received news that Bibi Dong is coming to Heaven Dou City."

Upon hearing these three words.

Qian Renxue's body stiffened suddenly, and her fingers gripped tightly in Qin Feng's palm.

The gaze that had originally softened slightly instantly became extremely sharp and full of hostility.

"That woman is coming?"

Qian Renxue gritted her teeth, her voice squeezed out from between them.

"What is she coming here for!"

"Heaven Dou City is my territory now; it's not her place to intervene!"

Qian Renxue's hatred for Bibi Dong was ingrained in her bones.

Whether it was the reason for her birth or the struggle for power, the relationship between mother and daughter had almost dropped to freezing point.

Qin Feng felt Qian Renxue's tense emotions and gently rubbed his thumb over the back of her hand, soothing her.

"Given Bibi Dong's personality, she cannot sit idly by and watch a Titled Douluo who is not under her control act recklessly in Heaven Dou City."

"She is coming this time one hundred percent for me."

After hearing this, Qian Renxue's brows knit tightly together.

She was very clear about Bibi Dong's methods.

The Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall could stop at nothing to achieve her goals.

"She is a madwoman."

Qian Renxue grabbed Qin Feng's hand in return.

"Although your strength is great now, she holds the power of the entire Spirit Hall in her hands."

"Not only are there those old guys from the Elder Palace, but she herself is unfathomable."

"Qin Feng, you must not be careless."

"If she really wants to take action against you, you definitely won't be able to stop her alone."

Qian Renxue's tone was filled with genuine worry.

Although she hated Bibi Dong, she was even more aware of how terrifying Bibi Dong was.

Qin Feng looked at Qian Renxue's nervous expression, and a hint of warmth flashed in his heart.

This woman was usually as proud as anything, but when it came to a critical moment, her thoughts were entirely on him.

Qin Feng pulled hard, dragging Qian Renxue directly into his arms.

Qian Renxue exclaimed, her whole body falling onto Qin Feng's lap.

She was currently disguised as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe!

Two grown men hugging in a carriage—if anyone saw this, the royal reputation of the Heaven Dou Empire would be completely ruined.

"You are crazy!"

Qian Renxue lowered her voice and reached out to push against Qin Feng's chest.

"Don't move."

Qin Feng tightened his arms, locking her firmly in his embrace.

"Even if Bibi Dong comes, she can do nothing to me."

"Don't forget, my current strength is not something she can casually manipulate."

Qin Feng leaned close to Qian Renxue's ear, his voice steady.

"If she dares to use force, I don't mind letting her suffer a little."

"What you need to do now is to stabilize your position as Crown Prince; the situation here in the Heaven Dou Royal Family will soon undergo a major change."

Qian Renxue leaned against Qin Feng's solid chest, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat.

The strength of her struggle gradually lessened.

She raised her head and looked at Qin Feng, who was close at hand.

This Face truly possessed a magic that made people feel at ease.

It seemed that even if the sky fell, this man could hold it up with one hand.

"Take extra care of yourself."

Qian Renxue looked into Qin Feng's eyes and whispered a reminder.

Qin Feng nodded with a smile.

The speed of the carriage gradually slowed down.

A respectful voice from the coachman came from outside.

"Your Highness, we have arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

Qian Renxue was just preparing to get up from Qin Feng's lap.

But her movements paused.

She looked at Qin Feng's smiling Face, and a sudden impulse surged in her heart.

Without thinking too much.

Qian Renxue suddenly cupped Qin Feng's cheeks with both hands, closed her eyes, and kissed him directly.

Their lips met.

Qian Renxue's kiss carried a bit of awkwardness, but also a bit of desperate resolve.

This kiss was not long; it was just a light touch before they separated quickly.

Qian Renxue pulled back suddenly and sat back in the opposite seat.

Even wearing Xue Qinghe's mask, one could see that her breathing was somewhat rapid at this moment.

"This is your reward."

Qian Renxue turned her head away, not looking at Qin Feng's eyes.

"Don't go provoking that girl named Princess Xue Ke, do you hear me?"

Qin Feng touched his lips, where a trace of warmth still remained.

He looked at Qian Renxue's forced calmness, and the smile on his Face melted completely.

"As you command, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Qin Feng stood up and straightened his clothes.

He pushed open the carriage door and jumped down from the carriage.

Qian Renxue sat in the carriage, looking through the gap in the window at Qin Feng's back as he walked into the academy gate.

Until Qin Feng's figure completely disappeared from sight.

She let out a long breath.

"Return to the palace."

Qian Renxue ordered the coachman outside, her voice once again recovering the coldness and majesty belonging to the Crown Prince.

Heaven Dou City.

Qin Feng did not return directly to the dormitory but strolled for a while along the bustling streets within the city.

A breeze blew by, and the peddling of street vendors could be heard endlessly.

Qin Feng walked leisurely, but his mind was immersed in the black diary book in his mind; with a slight movement of his intent, he began to record today's actions.

[Today, the old man Xue Ye really paid a heavy price; in order to tie me to the war chariot of the Heaven Dou Empire, he was even willing to bring out a title like prince of another surname.]

[What's even more outrageous is that he actually plans to marry his own daughter, Princess Xue Ke, directly to me.]

[To be honest, that girl Princess Xue Ke is quite good-looking; she is bright and spirited, her Face full of collagen, pure and cute.]

[If I really were to take this little princess, I definitely wouldn't be at a loss.]

On the other side, the rear garden of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

A faint sandalwood incense was burning in the sleeping quarters.

Princess Xue Ke sat on a brocade stool covered with soft cushions, her hands supporting her chin, her cheeks slightly flushed.

The Empress of Heaven Dou sat on the chaise lounge nearby, holding a cup of hot tea, looking at her daughter with gentle eyes.

"Keer, tell your mother the truth: what do you think of that Qin Feng?" the Empress of Heaven Dou asked softly.

Hearing this, Princess Xue Ke immediately lowered her head, her hands twisting her skirt hem.

"Mother, Teacher Qin... his strength is very strong; even Huo Wushuang was defeated by him in one move."

"And, he is very good-looking too."

Princess Xue Ke's voice was as thin as a mosquito's, carrying the shyness unique to a young girl.

The Empress of Heaven Dou put down her tea cup and shook her head with a smile.

"Your father was a bit too anxious today; proposing marriage directly to his Face has instead made this young man guarded."

"However, this Qin Feng is indeed extraordinarily outstanding; among the younger generation of the entire continent, I am afraid one cannot find a second person who can compare with him."