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Bai Chen smiled slightly and watched her for a moment before nodding lightly.
"Yes, it was indeed caused by us. I have methods that can trigger the phenomenon you noticed among the spirit masters around me. As for how it's done, please allow me to keep that confidential."
After thinking it over, Bai Chen decided to reveal part of his special abilities.
After all, wherever he went this strange phenomenon would appear. It was impossible to completely hide it. Instead of blindly concealing it, it would be better to take advantage of this trait sooner and gain benefits from it.
"So then, what exactly do you want?"
Just as he had predicted earlier, Xue Qinghe asked calmly.
"You caused such a huge disturbance in Heaven Dou City and even specially called me here. You must have a purpose, right?"
"That's right."
Bai Chen admitted it directly.
He stood up and said:
"Our family possesses extremely powerful strength. However, we have lived in seclusion for far too many years and have almost completely lost contact with the outside world. Whether in terms of money or political connections, we're somewhat lacking. Recently we've wanted to re-enter the outside world and develop our influence, so we need to borrow the power of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."
He walked over to Xue Qinghe. Although he was only about ten years old, he was almost at eye level with the seated prince.
Looking directly into Xue Qinghe's eyes, he added meaningfully:
"With the Crown Prince's influence, something this small should be manageable, right?"
Xue Qinghe's eyes flickered slightly but soon calmed.
"Being able to do something and being willing to do it are two different things. I have no reason to agree."
"That's why we'll naturally offer you compensation."
Bai Chen smiled and sat back down.
Both sides understood that the real negotiation was only beginning now.
Xue Qinghe no longer underestimated Bai Chen. Although the boy was only ten years old, his way of thinking and speaking was nothing like that of a child. In fact, she even wondered if he might be some ten-thousand-year soul beast reborn as a human.
Xue Qinghe spoke first.
"What kind of compensation are you offering?"
"Of course, the two things you care about the most."
Bai Chen raised two fingers and smiled.
"Soul tools and cultivation enhancement. Those are the things you currently care about most, aren't they?"
Xue Qinghe silently stared at him and tacitly acknowledged his statement.
Bai Chen continued:
"I can tell you honestly that I do indeed possess the technology to mass-produce soul tools. And the variety of soul tools we can produce far exceeds your imagination."
"So you're willing to give me all of that technology?"
"Haha. Of course not, Your Highness."
Bai Chen said calmly:
"I can guarantee you priority supply rights, and I can offer certain discounts as well. In return, you must help us establish a sect and an academy."
"A sect and an academy?"
"That's right."
Bai Chen smiled.
"We'll call them Heaven's Fate Pavilion and Heaven's Eye Academy. Heaven's Eye Academy will recruit talented individuals and train spirit masters, while Heaven's Fate Pavilion will be responsible for teaching the production techniques of soul tools."
The model of an academy supporting a sect was somewhat similar to Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect. Within the worldview of Douluo, it was actually a very practical operational model.
With the group cultivation enhancement effect Bai Chen possessed, talent would naturally flock to them. The academy would gather large numbers of talented people and become a talent reserve pool for Heaven's Fate Pavilion, allowing it to develop rapidly.
Once they grew to a certain scale, they could publicly reveal the matter of spirit souls.
Xue Qinghe took a deep breath and said somewhat solemnly:
"If you want to establish both a sect and an academy, I can provide support in terms of funds and connections. But I must say this first—if your methods for increasing cultivation speed are discovered, countless troubles will follow. I will not provide protection for you."
"No problem."
Bai Chen smiled calmly.
After all, the thing he lacked the least was top-tier fighters.
If someone wanted trouble, they could go argue with Di Tian and the Red King.
Even the last of the Red Kings in this era was already a terrifying enemy.
In terms of overall strength, the Star Dou Great Forest far surpassed humanity. Because of the existence of the Divine Realm, however, they simply could not launch large-scale attacks. Still, killing a few troublesome human experts would not be difficult.
"Then next, let's discuss the details of the deal."
Afterward, Xue Qinghe and Bai Chen talked for two hours before parting.
In the end, they agreed that the headquarters of Heaven's Eye Academy and Heaven's Fate Pavilion would both be built near Heaven Dou City. The basic infrastructure would be funded and constructed with Xue Qinghe's assistance, and he would also help provide some high-level spirit masters as teachers.
In return, Heaven's Eye Academy would prioritize recruiting talent recommended by Xue Qinghe, and for the next five years Heaven's Fate Pavilion would sell products to the Heaven Dou Empire at a 30% discount.
Do not underestimate this discount.
In just half a month, Bai Chen had already earned tens of millions of gold soul coins by selling soul tools. A 30% discount meant saving around three million gold soul coins.
If that was the profit from half a month, the benefits over five years would be astronomical.
On the way back, Xue Qinghe was no longer accompanied by the Red King. A shadow appeared beside her and asked:
"Your Highness, are we really going to cooperate with them?"
"Of course."
Xue Qinghe smiled slightly.
"His current plan benefits us far more than it harms us."
She deliberately asked Bai Chen to build the academy near Heaven Dou City so that the empire's spirit masters could easily train there.
At the same time, she could send some of her trusted followers to the academy.
As for the risks brought by Bai Chen's actions… judging from his confidence, he seemed to have ways to deal with them.
The risks would mainly be borne by Bai Chen's side, while her side would gain plenty of benefits. In Xue Qinghe's opinion, this was a profitable deal with no losses.
"Understood."
Seeing that Xue Qinghe had made up her mind, the shadow figure said no more and disappeared again.
In truth, he was somewhat reluctant to start a conflict with Bai Chen's faction.
From Xue Qinghe, he sensed a terrifying depth.
He had only ever felt that level of presence from the Great Consecrator and the Second Consecrator.
That mysterious faction's strength was at least level 98 or above, and the person behind them might not even be their strongest.
No one knew where such a powerful mysterious clan had come from. Until their true background was understood, acting cautiously was the best option.
Xue Qinghe said no more and quickly returned to Heaven Dou City to calm the earlier disturbance and begin preparations for establishing Heaven's Eye Academy.
Meanwhile, Bai Chen and his group returned once again to the Star Dou Great Forest.