As for Tang San and the others, Qian Renxue didn't even mention them. In her opinion, Tang San and the others could no longer stir up any trouble. Tang San's various opportunities had long been taken by Lin Chen and others, and even his God Position was the same. If this useless Tang San could still be favored by a deity now, it could only mean that deity was blind!
Tang San would never have a future staying on the Douluo Continent unless he went to the Sun Moon Continent.
But it wasn't that Qian Renxue looked down on him; Tang San didn't even have the ability to go to the Sun Moon Continent. The Sun Moon Continent wasn't a place anyone could just go to, because the boundless ocean was the biggest danger!
Lin Chen said, "That's what I thought too. I came to tell you so you could be mentally prepared. In the future, if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School makes any private moves, just turn a blind eye. Also, the matters concerning the Heaven Dou Empire's various duchies need to be handled quickly so they don't affect your cultivation!"
Qian Renxue nodded and said, "I know. Within half a year, the Heaven Dou Empire will surely be unified!"
The Heaven Dou Empire was different from the Star Luo Empire. Most of the Star Luo Empire's military power was concentrated in the hands of the Star Luo Royal Family, while within the Heaven Dou Empire, there were several large and small duchies. They existed as autonomous entities, and each duchy had its own military power. Their relationship with the Heaven Dou Empire was merely to pay a portion of their taxes to the Heaven Dou Empire each year.
After Qian Renxue took office, her first task was to centralize imperial power and gain control of all military forces. When the time was right, she would then cooperate with Spirit Hall's forces to take down the Star Luo Empire in one fell swoop and unify the entire Douluo Continent.
If Spirit Hall were to act, sending just two Titled Douluo would be enough to assassinate the kings of the duchies.
However, even if the kings died, the power of the duchies would not be used by Qian Renxue, so such an approach would only be futile and would instead cause rebellions within the Heaven Dou Empire!
Precisely because of this, Qian Renxue had to spend more time supporting the successors of the various duchies so that during the change of dynasties, she could smoothly bring the forces of the various duchies completely under her control!
"As long as you know what you're doing!" Lin Chen said.
Qian Renxue smoothed the hair in front of her brows, looked at Lin Chen, and said, "After the Heaven Dou Empire is unified, I plan to abdicate!"
Lin Chen looked at Qian Renxue strangely and asked, puzzled, "Who will be emperor after you abdicate?"
Qian Renxue smiled slightly and said, "You!"
Lin Chen was stunned; he even doubted if he had heard correctly!
The Heaven Dou Empire had been ruled by the Xue family for generations, and he was not named Xue. Even if a "usurpation" succeeded, he would not have the moral high ground and would not be able to win over the people!
Seeing Lin Chen's puzzled expression, Qian Renxue said, "You just need to marry Xue Ke!"
If there was anyone in the entire Douluo Continent Qian Renxue still had a good impression of, it had to be Xue Ke. During the more than ten years Qian Renxue was undercover, she truly treated Xue Ke as her own sister!
Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Lin Chen said, dumbfounded, "Forget it, I don't have that kind of time!"
If "Xue Qinghe" were to die, Xue Ye's only remaining child would be Xue Ke. If Lin Chen married Xue Ke, he could indeed indirectly control the Heaven Dou Empire. As for Xue Xing, he was not a concern at all.
But where would Lin Chen find so much time to manage Heaven Dou's affairs? There were still many things waiting for him to handle in the Full Magic World!
Qian Renxue tugged at Lin Chen's sleeve, shaking it as she said, "Mmm… Husband, how can you bear to see me work so hard?!"
Lin Chen rolled his eyes at Qian Renxue and said, "I can bear it!"
"Don't be like that… I know you're the best, help me out!" Qian Renxue said coquettishly.
Lin Chen pushed away Qian Renxue's small hand and said heartlessly, "No!"
Seeing this, Qian Renxue snorted coldly, stood up, walked in front of Lin Chen, and sat on him. Her slender arms tightly hooked around Lin Chen's neck, and she said angrily, "Are you going to help or not?!"
Lin Chen said helplessly, "I really don't have the time!"
Qian Renxue sighed and said, "Heaven Dou will be unified in half a year, it won't require much of your time at all. Grandfather has been urging me to go back for my God Position trials, and Mother has successfully obtained the Asura God Position trials. Nana has already received the recognition of the divine sense within the Heart of the Ocean. Now only I am left!"
Lin Chen frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "No rush, there's still half a year. We can discuss it then!"
Lin Chen understood that Qian Renxue was anxious. Compared to her confident self a few days ago, she was like a completely different person. It seemed that old Qian Daoliu had done a lot of work!
Of course, this couldn't be blamed on Qian Daoliu. After all, Qian Renxue was the only descendant of the Qian family, and more importantly, Qian Renxue's talent was astonishing; she had already cultivated to Titled Douluo at this age.
Seeing Lin Chen relent, Qian Renxue finally smiled. She lightly kissed Lin Chen and said, "That's your reward!"
Lin Chen chuckled and said, "This reward is a bit small!"
Qian Renxue smiled charmingly, and her rosy thin lips instantly covered Lin Chen's lips. After a long while, Qian Renxue finally ended the long kiss, licking her lips with lingering desire, and said, "No cat-petting tonight, come stay with me!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Lin Chen said with a smile.
Qian Renxue chuckled and said, "Come over tonight, I'll give you a surprise!"
Lin Chen looked at Qian Renxue strangely and asked, "What do you want to do?"
Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow lightly and said with a giggle, "I said it's a surprise, it's no fun if I tell you now!"
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After the rain cleared, in the afternoon, at the Prince's Mansion in the Heaven Dou Empire, Lin Chen was sitting in the main seat of the reception hall, sipping tea.
Ning Fengzhi led Ning Rongrong into the reception hall. They bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Master Lin!"
Lin Chen smiled and said, "May I ask what important matter School Master Ning has for coming this time?"
Ning Fengzhi said, "The matter Master Lin instructed has been completed!"
With that, Ning Fengzhi took out a contract, walked forward, and handed it to Lin Chen.
Lin Chen took the contract and quickly scanned it. The content of the contract was precisely the agreement signed between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Tang San for the purchase of Hidden Weapons.
Lin Chen said with satisfaction, "Very good, you've worked hard, School Master Ning!"
Lin Chen then returned the contract to Ning Fengzhi and said, "School Master Ning, in order for the other party to successfully complete the contract, I believe you still need to send someone to supervise it!"
Ning Fengzhi's eyes narrowed. Without much thought, he immediately said, "I understand!"
Ning Rongrong below had been secretly observing Lin Chen. Lin Chen's handsomeness was beyond her reproach. It could be said that Ning Rongrong had never seen anyone so handsome, which also made her feel relieved. At least, based solely on Lin Chen's appearance, even if something were to happen between them, Ning Rongrong would not be repulsed!
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