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342: Fight for power and rule the world?

Night.

Outside Tianqi City.

Lin Qinghuang looked at Xie Weilou: "I'm returning to the Holy Institute to continue my cultivation."

With the Star Core in hand, she needed to find a quiet place to go into seclusion and strive to deduce the embryonic form of the Profound Manifestation as soon as possible.

"Go on!"

Xie Weilou waved with a smile.

"......"

Lin Qinghuang said no more and flew towards the distance.

Xie Weilou, on the other hand, swaggered into Tianqi City.

On the way to the Zhenxi Marquis Manor.

He happened to see a carriage approaching. The carriage stopped in front of Xie Weilou, and the curtain was lifted, revealing Prime Minister Wei Zhongchen sitting inside.

Xie Weilou cupped his fists and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Prime Minister Wei."

Wei Zhongchen smiled and said, "I was planning to go to the Zhenxi Marquis Manor to find you, but I didn't expect to meet you here. Get in the carriage! Come with me to the Imperial Palace."

Xie Weilou was a little surprised: "Is there something important?"

Wei Zhongchen said meaningfully, "This Prime Minister doesn't know either."

"......"

Xie Weilou smiled and entered the carriage.

The carriage continued to drive forward.

Wei Zhongchen looked at Xie Weilou and said with a faint smile, "I heard that Xie Cangxuan died. Do you know about this?"

Xie Weilou sighed, "Eunuch Huang has already informed me of this matter. I didn't expect my second uncle to pass away so young. Why do you think he was so short-sighted?"

"......"

Wei Zhongchen chuckled, not asking further.

——

An incense stick later.

Imperial Palace.

Outside the Imperial Study.

Xie Weilou leaned against a pillar, his eyes closed, his face full of fatigue, looking very sleepy.

Wei Zhongchen was inside discussing something with the Xia Emperor.

Not long after.

Wei Zhongchen walked out. He looked at Xie Weilou and said with a smile, "Young man, His Majesty wants you to go in."

Xie Weilou opened his eyes, yawned, and walked towards the Imperial Study.

Inside the Imperial Study.

The Xia Emperor was carving a peach wood sword with a dagger.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Xie Weilou bowed to the Xia Emperor.

"No need for formalities. Just find a seat and sit down."

The Xia Emperor smiled and waved his hand, then continued carving the wooden sword.

Xie Weilou also didn't stand on ceremony. He directly found a seat, then picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, and drank it.

He looked at the Xia Emperor and said in surprise, "Your Majesty is interested in such small toys?"

The Xia Emperor looked at the wooden sword in his hand and smiled faintly: "Young man, do you know what my dream was when I was young?"

"This..."

Xie Weilou hesitated a little.

The Xia Emperor said, "No need to hesitate, just speak directly."

Xie Weilou said bluntly, "Striving for power and profit, ruling the world?"

The Xia Emperor heard this and chuckled, "You're wrong. My dream when I was young was to roam the world with a sword. As for striving for power and profit, I'm actually not interested. But as a member of the imperial family, if I don't contend, I die. I had no choice. As for what you said about ruling the world..."

The Xia Emperor instantly pointed the long sword in his hand at Xie Weilou. He said with a profound look, "Ruling the world is something every Emperor wants to do, but in my opinion, these four words must be placed on you young people!"

"I don't understand, it's too complicated."

Xie Weilou shook his head.

The Xia Emperor smiled, put down the wooden sword and dagger, and walked over to a nearby chessboard, sitting down casually: "It's okay if you don't understand. Come and play a game of chess with me."

"As you command."

Xie Weilou stepped forward and sat down in front of the chessboard. He looked at the board; this game was already set, and the white pieces were about to be annihilated.

The Xia Emperor picked up a black piece: "I heard that at the Northern You Alliance, you didn't even kill a single demon and came in last place?"

Xie Weilou said indignantly, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I actually killed many demons, but my token was secretly stolen, which is why I ended up in last place. Someone was definitely conspiring to deliberately suppress me, afraid that I would take first place. Those hateful fellows, I admit they won, but I will absolutely not let it go..."

"That's enough."

The Xia Emperor glared at Xie Weilou: "You were careless and forgot to bring your identity token, and you still say others are suppressing you?"

"......"

Xie Weilou had a bitter smile on his face.

The Xia Emperor made a move: "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about something else! My Great Xia has three major enemies. Do you know who these three enemies are?"

Xie Weilou asked tentatively, "West Chu, the Northern Demon Race, and the Demon Clan?"

The Xia Emperor smiled and nodded: "That's right! The enemies of my Great Xia are these three parties. West Chu and my Great Xia are constantly at war; the Northern Demon Race is also like this, constantly invading my Great Xia's territory; as for the Demon Clan, they seem low-key, but they have long infiltrated Great Xia. Their movements are not small. Recently, news has come that the Demon Clan from the north has already moved south, and their target is precisely Great Xia!"

Xie Weilou looked at the chessboard and complimented, "Under Your Majesty's leadership, Great Xia will surely be able to slay demons and eliminate West Chu."

The Xia Emperor sighed, "I am just a useless person, willing but unable. It is you young people who have boundless futures. The future of my Great Xia still depends on you."

"This game is too complicated."

Xie Weilou picked up a white piece and dropped it casually.

The Xia Emperor continued to make moves, smiling: "The white pieces are indeed weak right now, but if you can make three more good moves, you can turn the tide."

Xie Weilou looked at the chessboard and said speechlessly, "With Your Majesty's last move, the white pieces have already completely lost. How can they turn the tide?"

The Xia Emperor stood up and waved his hand: "What's on the chessboard is merely a game of human hearts; what's outside the chessboard is the game of the world. It doesn't matter if this game is lost; you still have a chance."

"The more Your Majesty speaks, the more confused I become."

Xie Weilou shrugged slightly.

The Xia Emperor looked at Xie Weilou and said in a deep voice, "What do you think of Yan Ruyu?"

"Uh..."

Xie Weilou's face was filled with astonishment, but he was weighing things in his mind. The Xia Emperor's remarks seemed inexplicable, but they gave him a very uneasy feeling. He had to be wary.

Why did it feel like he had been quietly tricked?

The Xia Emperor mused, "I intend to have you marry her..."

Xie Weilou suddenly clutched his forehead, his brows tightly furrowed: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I am feeling unwell, I have a headache."

"Alright then! You may go back and rest first. I have already consulted with the Imperial Tutor, and he will select an auspicious date for your wedding. At that time, I will announce this matter to the world."

The Xia Emperor smiled and waved his hand, seemingly giving Xie Weilou no chance to refuse.

Xie Weilou's expression froze. He bowed, "I take my leave!"

With that, he exited the hall.

The Xia Emperor looked at Xie Weilou's retreating figure, his smile very rich. He picked up the dagger and continued carving the wooden sword.

Outside the hall.

Wei Zhongchen had not yet left. He looked at Xie Weilou and said with a smile, "Young man, your brows are tightly furrowed. Were you reprimanded by His Majesty?"

Xie Weilou sighed, "I've been set up!"

Wei Zhongchen chuckled, "Young people always like to flatter themselves. You're just a young lad, who would set you up?"

"Heh! I'm tired and weary, farewell!"

Xie Weilou bowed to Prime Minister Wei and then turned to leave. Prime Minister Wei and the Xia Emperor were in cahoots; neither of them was a good person.

"This young man... did he discover something?"

Wei Zhongchen looked at Xie Weilou's retreating figure, his expression somewhat strange.

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