After coaxing her patiently, swearing oaths, and promising a series of unequal treaties, Yun Chuan finally managed to placate Qian Renxue.
Their relationship also made a huge leap forward—they officially became boyfriend and girlfriend, a pair of lovers.
Previously, the relationship between Yun Chuan and Qian Renxue was both like childhood sweethearts and like elder sister and younger brother. Although Yun Chuan, ever since he was still an infant, had deliberately been building affection and blurring the line between them, making their relationship ambiguous, that final layer of paper was never pierced. After all, the age gap between them was simply too large—Qian Renxue was a full ten years older than Yun Chuan. Even if he wanted to make a move, it would have been far too embarrassing.
But now it was different.
Today's kiss of mutual commitment completely laid their relationship bare. Emotions that had been suppressed for many years erupted completely! The two no longer had any reservations, following their hearts freely.
And Yun Chuan's way of addressing Qian Renxue also changed—from Sister Xue to Xue'er. Everything happened so naturally, as if it had always been meant to be this way. Qian Renxue did not deny it anymore and tacitly accepted this form of address.
At this moment, Yun Chuan was sitting in a pavilion, holding the girl's light body on his lap. He embraced Qian Renxue's delicate figure, inhaled her orchid-and-musk-like fragrance, and whispered sweet words by her ear… The two looked exactly like a couple deeply in love.
Everything progressed extremely quickly.
During this period, their kissing skills also went from clumsy to proficient… Of course, in the process, as a certified lsp, Yun Chuan's hands inevitably became a bit dishonest… Coupled with the fact that this man and woman were both at the age of surging passion, sometimes while kissing they almost couldn't help but step onto the adult staircase.
Fortunately, at the final critical moment, Yun Chuan braked in time!
After all, now was not the right time—neither the place nor the occasion was appropriate. If he really ate Qian Renxue right here, it would feel extremely disrespectful to her.
So Yun Chuan firmly held the bottom line and did not cross the forbidden boundary.
Thus, the two newly confirmed lovers spent several days being inseparably sweet together.
Only after the heat in their minds cooled down slightly did Qian Renxue finally remember the matter that her cheap old man had previously instructed her to handle. Now that a few days had passed, it was just right to return to the palace to report back.
...
Imperial Palace.
"That Blue Silver Douluo agreed!" Compared to a few days ago, Emperor Xue Ye's complexion was clearly worse, but upon hearing this news, it was as if he had experienced a momentary resurgence. A hint of red appeared on his pale face, clearly showing his excitement.
"Yes, Father Emperor."
Xue Qinghe, disguised by Qian Renxue, said, "After several days of persuasion by your son, that Blue Silver Douluo finally relented. However, he proposed that he wanted to see the sincerity of our imperial family…"
"Oh? What sincerity? Qinghe, just say it," Emperor Xue Ye said indifferently. "As long as he doesn't want to seize the throne beneath me, even granting him kingship under a different surname is negotiable."
Recently, he felt his body growing weaker day by day, with a sense that his end was approaching.
After his death, he feared that Xue Qinghe would not be able to suppress the kings of the vassal states—after all, he was still too young, lacking prestige. Therefore, if a Titled Douluo could join the empire at this time, it would definitely be a powerful shot in the arm, greatly enhancing the royal family's prestige and paving the way for Xue Qinghe's future succession to the throne.
It could be said that Emperor Xue Ye had considered everything—except that his son was not his real son at all. The real one had long been killed and replaced.
"Father Emperor, that Blue Silver Douluo proposed… that he wants the imperial family's national treasure—the Seas Vast Sky Cover!" Xue Qinghe seemed somewhat hesitant, but still spoke in the end.
"The Seas Vast Sky Cover…" Upon hearing this name from Xue Qinghe's mouth, Emperor Xue Ye fell silent for a moment. Though he had earlier said that even the national treasure could be given away, now that it had truly come to this, hearing that the other party actually wanted it still made him hesitate.
After a brief silence,
thinking of how his health had been deteriorating day by day, and that he might fall asleep one day and never wake again, Emperor Xue Ye finally sighed and said, "Go tell that Blue Silver Douluo—I allow it."
...
That the imperial treasure of the Heaven Dou royal family, the Seas Vast Sky Cover, was connected to a divine inheritance was something Yun Chuan had already told Qian Renxue long ago. That was why Qian Renxue proposed the Seas Vast Sky Cover in the first place—yet she did not expect Emperor Xue Ye to agree so readily.
When Yun Chuan heard the reply, he was also somewhat surprised, but after thinking about it, he felt it was not strange at all. After all, although the Seas Vast Sky Cover was called a national treasure, it was actually more symbolic in nature. The Heaven Dou royal family did not know that it was a key item for the Sea God's inheritance.
In their eyes, the Seas Vast Sky Cover was probably just some top-tier soul tool passed down from ancient times. Though its functions were miraculous, they did not think it was particularly precious. In their hearts, it might not even be worth as much as a soul bone.
Precisely because of this, Emperor Xue Ye agreed so easily. He also believed that the Blue Silver Douluo's request for the Seas Vast Sky Cover was not because the national treasure itself was of great value, but rather to test the attitude—to see just how sincere the royal family truly was.
Thus, after weighing the pros and cons,
Emperor Xue Ye ultimately agreed.
After all, a Titled Douluo—especially a young Titled Douluo—was worth such a heavy investment!
At the present stage, the value of a Titled Douluo was still extremely high. It was nothing like in later parts of Douluo, where they became rampant. Across the entire continent, the number of openly known Titled Douluo could be counted on one hand. (There were certainly more hidden ones—for example, the Spirit Hall concealed many Titled Douluo.)
Anyone capable of becoming a Titled Douluo was an existence that could decide the outcome of a war. Each one was arrogant, viewing mundane imperial authority as nothing. Otherwise, Emperor Xue Ye would not have failed to recruit even a single Titled Douluo.
Now that he finally had an opportunity to recruit one—and during such a special period—Emperor Xue Ye was naturally willing to spend big.
...
At this moment, Yun Chuan followed Xue Qinghe into the imperial palace.
The defenses of the Heaven Dou Empire's palace were extremely tight. Nearly all the palace guards were soul masters. Although their levels were not high—mostly only around Rank 20 or 30—only the ruler of a nation could mobilize so many soul masters as guards.
Although the empire was far inferior to the great sects in terms of top-tier soul masters, in the lower and middle tiers it was something the sects could not compare with. After all, the population base was there. Soul masters were still people, and people needed to eat, drink, and live. Sects followed an elite path, rejecting those with poor talent. The empire had no such scruples—any soul master who was passable would be accepted. Thus, in sheer numbers of soul masters, the empire far surpassed the sects.
Just near Emperor Xue Ye's sleeping palace alone, there were at least dozens of Soul Ancestor–rank soul masters rotating patrol duty.
Xue Qinghe led Yun Chuan to the sleeping palace to request an audience. Soon, the guards reported it, and the two were allowed to enter.
After entering the sleeping palace,
Yun Chuan discovered that it was not only Emperor Xue Ye present—there were two others as well. One of them was his acquaintance, the Fourth Prince Xue Beng. The other was an elderly man, dressed in a yellow robe embroidered with clustered floral patterns, yet appearing neat and tidy. His graying hair was combed neatly behind his head. Of medium build and slightly plump, he had a dignified appearance, though his eyes were somewhat small, detracting from the harmony of his features.
"This should be Prince Xue Xing," Yun Chuan thought as he glanced at the old man's attire, easily guessing his identity. He then shifted his gaze to the elderly man seated in the main position. At this moment, Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng were both standing respectfully with lowered heads beside him. Judging by his pale complexion and attire, this was clearly Emperor Xue Ye.
Thoughts raced through Yun Chuan's mind, but on the surface he kept his eyes straight ahead, maintaining the bearing of a Titled Douluo.
"Greetings, Father Emperor," Xue Qinghe beside him bowed deeply.
"Greetings, Your Majesty," Yun Chuan was much less constrained, merely cupping his hands in salute, offering basic respect without the extreme deference others showed. After all, he was now at the pinnacle of soul masters—a Titled Douluo!
A mere imperial emperor did not deserve his deep bow.
As for Yun Chuan's calm greeting, Emperor Xue Ye did not mind. Instead, he smiled and said, "Blue Silver Crowned One, no need for formalities. Please, take a seat." With that, several attendants brought over a large chair.
"Many thanks, Your Majesty." Yun Chuan thanked him and sat down without hesitation. As for Xue Qinghe, he consciously moved to Emperor Xue Ye's side and stood with lowered head like Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng.
Next,
the two sides began exchanging commercial flattery.
Yun Chuan first praised the strength, prosperity, and flourishing of the Heaven Dou Empire, as well as the emperor's wisdom. Emperor Xue Ye repeatedly waved his hands, humbly saying it was overpraise—that he merely inherited the blessings of his ancestors, while Blue Silver Crowned One was the true heaven-defying genius, reaching the peak of soul masters at such a young age, and so on.
In short, the two chatted awkwardly like this.
After some conversation, the atmosphere gradually warmed, and the two seemed to be getting along quite well.
Half an hour later,
seeing that the time was about right, Emperor Xue Ye finally got to the main point.
"Blue Silver Douluo, Tang Chuan, receive the decree!" He sat upright, his face full of majesty. Only now did he truly look like the ruler of a nation.
"Tang Chuan is present."
Yun Chuan very cooperatively stood up from his chair. After all, this was a necessary procedure, and there was no kneeling involved. Since he was an emperor, giving him some face was fine.
"From this day forth! Tang Chuan is conferred as Protectorate Enshrined, henceforth exempt from kneeling upon audience with the emperor. Additionally, he is granted a kingship under a different surname. King title: Blue Silver. Within the empire, he shall outrank officials by three grades!" Emperor Xue Ye announced solemnly. At the side, attendant officials continuously recorded the decree.
"Thank you for Your Majesty's great grace!"
Yun Chuan cupped his hands and saluted.
This old emperor was really spending heavily.
That was Yun Chuan's thought at this moment. After all, not only had he given him the Seas Vast Sky Cover, he was also granting him kingship under a different surname. In the original work, this treatment only appeared when the nation was on the brink of destruction, Tang San's hidden weapons benefited the country, and multiple factors combined. Yet now it was given so easily—just because he agreed to become the Protectorate Enshrined. One could imagine how weak the Heaven Dou royal family's position had become.
At this moment,
an attendant brought a brocade tray before Yun Chuan. The tray was covered with a red cloth, beneath which something bulged. Yun Chuan's eyes lit up—he knew this must be what he wanted.
Emperor Xue Ye smiled and said, "Blue Silver King, take a look. From now on, it will be the symbol of your status."
Yun Chuan did not hesitate, reaching out to lift the red cloth. Instantly, brilliant treasure light flooded the entire sleeping palace—
It was an extremely peculiar object, entirely crystalline blue, shaped like a three-dimensional triangle. It seemed to be carved from sapphire and was only palm-sized.
Within the crystalline blue light, treasure radiance swirled. Strange energy fluctuations continuously emanated from it. On the blue triangular body, water-like ripples undulated. These ripples did not look carved; rather, they seemed alive. Circles of blue light flickered, bathing the entire sleeping palace in a faint glow.
"Your Majesty, this is…?" Although the conditions had long been negotiated in private, Yun Chuan still had to put on a puzzled expression on the surface and ask Emperor Xue Ye.
After all, a national treasure could not simply be given away without reason.
Though Emperor Xue Ye's heart was aching terribly, he still smiled and said, "This object is called the Seas Vast Sky Cover. In a sense, it can be considered a soul tool. From now on, it will symbolize the Blue Silver King. It has many wondrous uses. Once the Blue Silver King returns and injects his soul power into it, he will naturally understand."
"Your Majesty, this… this is far too precious," Yun Chuan put on a frightened expression, repeatedly refusing. "The Seas Vast Sky Cover is a national treasure. I cannot accept such an unearned gift…"
"Blue Silver King, do not decline any further." Though Emperor Xue Ye wished from the bottom of his heart to go with the flow and take it back immediately, on the surface he had to act as if he insisted on gifting it.
Naturally, Yun Chuan continued to refuse, and Emperor Xue Ye continued to persuade… After several rounds of back-and-forth—
"Very well, since I cannot refuse the imperial will, I thank Your Majesty." Yun Chuan finally "reluctantly" accepted the Seas Vast Sky Cover, inwardly lamenting how hypocritical these royal people were. If you're giving it, just give it—why go through all this trouble?
However, feeling the Seas Vast Sky Cover resting quietly in his storage ring, a smile still appeared on Yun Chuan's face.
The Sea God's Heart was in hand.
After becoming the Protectorate Enshrined, Yun Chuan would receive a monthly stipend dazzling enough to blind the eyes, along with numerous privileges. As for the title of Blue Silver King, it came with an entire fief. That place could now be called the Blue Silver Kingdom. Although nominally still a vassal state under the Heaven Dou Empire, all the resources of the entire kingdom could be mobilized by Yun Chuan at will. Taxes, order—everything could be set as he pleased. He was a king with real power.
It had to be said that Emperor Xue Ye truly spared no expense this time. Just to bind Yun Chuan, this young Titled Douluo, to the chariot of the Heaven Dou Empire, he gave away the national treasure and even granted kingship with land. If it were anyone else, they would probably have been bought over completely.
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