Zhou Yang leaned back.
"I remember that Ning Rongrong and Oscar were a couple, and by this time they had already reached the point of discussing marriage."
"Sect Leader Ning, am I remembering correctly?"
Ning Fengzhi cupped his hands in acknowledgment, "What Your Majesty says is true."
Zhou Yang raised his hand to gesture for him to sit down.
Ning Fengzhi sat down as well, sighed, and continued, "But people always want to climb higher; who doesn't want a brighter future?"
"If the two had gotten married earlier, Ning wouldn't have said anything more, and Ning also thought highly of Oscar."
"But things are different now."
"Your Majesty's appearance has forced me to change my mind. If my daughter can stay by Your Majesty's side, her future will be limitless."
"Ning does not deny his own selfish motives."
"But what I care about most is my daughter's future. No one knows whether she will be happy or not, but I know one thing: my daughter will definitely have a better future with Your Majesty than with Oscar."
Zhou Yang looked at Ning Rongrong.
"Don't you have any thoughts on this yourself?"
Ning Rongrong hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.
Ning Fengzhi glanced at his daughter, then looked at Zhou Yang and said, "Your Majesty, do not worry. I explained everything to my daughter before our visit."
Zhou Yang nodded. "I see."
"Sect Leader Ning is indeed decisive. Didn't Sect Leader Ning consider that although I am young and accomplished, I may have already married and started a family long ago?"
"If that's the case, won't Sect Leader Ning be embarrassed?"
Ning Fengzhi gave a wry smile, "Your Majesty is wise."
"Ning naturally thought of that."
"But you have to take a gamble, right?"
Zhou Yang clicked his tongue, "Sect Leader Ning, what a spirit!"
Ning Fengzhi could only manage a wry smile.
After a long silence, Zhou Yang spoke again.
"Although I admire Sect Leader Ning's charisma, well, I do really like Miss Ning's face."
"But when it comes to feelings, no one can say for sure."
"I don't mind being friends with Rongrong. As for whether we can become a couple or even get married, I think it's best to let nature take its course. You can't force these things."
"What does Sect Leader Ning think?"
Zhou Yang neither accepted nor rejected the offer.
The reason is simply that there's no need to accept it.
Zhou Yang was not in a hurry.
Ning Fengzhi didn't know what Zhou Yang was thinking, so he could only obey Zhou Yang's wishes and respectfully agreed, "Your Majesty is absolutely right."
On the other hand, Ning Rongrong seemed quite happy.
Her eyes lit up as she looked at Zhou Yang. The two looked at each other, and Zhou Yang gave her a gentle smile.
Ning Rongrong also gave a sweet smile.
Seeing this, Zhou Yang stood up and took the initiative to step forward. When he passed Ning Fengzhi, he did not forget to nod to him before coming to Ning Rongrong.
"Let's get acquainted, Zhou Yang."
Ning Rongrong reached out and grasped his hand. "You can call me Rongrong."
"Then I can let you call me Brother Zhou."
"This is a treatment that even your father didn't receive."
Ning Rongrong chuckled.
Ning Fengzhi watched from the side and smiled in response, though he wasn't really happy.
For Ning Fengzhi, as long as Zhou Yang did not accept directly, it was hard to say how things would develop in the future. This was not the result he wanted. No matter how good the relationship was between friends and spouses, they were ultimately not the same thing.
After seeing Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong off.
Soon a second guest arrived.
The voices of Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing could be heard outside the tent.
"Dai Mubai requests an audience with Your Majesty."
Dai Mubai, on the other hand, adopted a very humble attitude.
"Come in."
Upon hearing the sound, the two entered the tent.
"I wonder if there is anything you two are wondering about?"
Zhou Yang raised his hand to signal the two to sit down.
The two sat down, and Dai Mubai spoke, "We dare not hide it from Your Majesty, but we have come here not for matters concerning the academy, but for something else."
Zhou Yang chuckled softly.
"I've long heard that there's a straightforward and honest eldest brother among the Shrek Seven Devils. It's true that Boss Dai is just like that. Please feel free to speak."
He was pleased to hear Zhou Yang praise Dai Mubai.
Just find something you like.
This makes many things easier to discuss.
"Your Majesty flatters me."
Dai Mubai cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty knows my identity. I am now the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire. My request is naturally for the sake of the Star Luo Empire. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me if my words are inappropriate."
Zhou Yang waved his hand.
Dai Mubai continued, "Your Majesty is probably aware that the Star Luo Empire has always aspired to unify the continent, but unfortunately, time has not come for us."
"Now that we have the honor of meeting Your Majesty, Mu Bai hopes that Your Majesty can lend us a helping hand, and the Star Luo Empire will certainly not let Your Majesty down."
"Regarding Your Majesty's request for a fleet of ships for long voyages, the entire Star Luo Empire is willing to provide the full support of the nation. If Your Majesty has any concerns, you can wait until the fleet is fully completed before offering your assistance."
"What is Your Majesty's intention?"
Zhou Yang hummed softly twice.
I was genuinely amused by Dai Mubai.
I thought this guy had become so polite and intelligent, but he's still the same old him.
Shaking his head, Zhou Yang said, "Then you'll be disappointed. I told Tang San before that I wouldn't get involved in the struggle between the three great empires."
"Since an agreement has been made, it must be kept."
"You can't expect me to break my promise, can you?"
"I wouldn't dare," Dai Mubai quickly clasped his hands in a fist salute.
Zhou Yang sighed softly, "Although I admire your frankness, there's really nothing I can do to help you."
His gaze swept over the two of them.
"If you want to gain greater power and pursue a higher realm, I can share my experience, which would be of great help to you."
"However, I cannot accompany you in unifying the continent, and your good brother Tang San would not accept it either. If you insist on doing so, you will eventually end up on the opposite side of Tang San."
Are you sure you want this?
Dai Mubai was speechless.
Zhou Yang could tell that Dai Mubai was an ambitious guy, and very dishonest at that.
Previously, with Tang San around, nothing could be done to him.
Now that I see myself appear, I can't contain myself. But this is how it should be. How could someone who is timid, lecherous, domineering, and reckless since childhood be a law-abiding person?
He was oppressed, driven and hunted down by his older brother since childhood. He unexpectedly gained the right to inherit the throne. After gaining power, he did not take revenge. This should not be the case.
This is how he should be now.
However, Zhou Yang guessed that he wouldn't dare to be too presumptuous in front of him and would definitely be holding back.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing spoke up, "Your Majesty, please don't be offended."
"Your Majesty just said that you can help us improve our cultivation level. May I ask what your conditions are?"
Zhou Yang pursed his lips, "Of course, it's a win-win situation."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Dai Mubai.
Dai Mubai was taken aback at first, then his eyes lit up, as if he had figured something out, and he looked at Zhou Yang again.
"Regarding Your Majesty's request for a fleet of ships for a long voyage, my Star Luo Empire is willing to lend its full support. But what is the meaning of the talk of raising one's cultivation level?"
Zhou Yang nodded. "To offer your full support? If so, that would be wonderful. I just wonder what your thoughts are on raising your cultivation levels?"
"I can only give advice if you have specific needs."
The two exchanged a glance.
Zhu Zhuqing spoke up, "I remember Tianmu saying that Your Majesty seems to have created many career change paths. I wonder if they will be of any help to us?"
Zhou Yang chuckled, "That would be extremely helpful."
"Not only will it improve your individual combat power, but given the compatibility of your martial souls, it might also enhance your martial soul fusion skill."
Seeing Zhou Yang's confident assertion, Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai were somewhat surprised, finding it hard to believe but having no reason to doubt.
"There's no rush."
Zhou Yang noticed their hesitation. "Why don't we wait until Tang San returns and everything is settled with the Spirit Empire? Then I'll go to the Star Luo Empire alone, and we can discuss this matter properly then, what do you say?"
Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing bowed in unison.
"Then we eagerly await Your Majesty's arrival."
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