Ch 338: Appointing The Crown Prince
“Because there are no ghosts here.”
Xiao Tiansheng’s expression was neither happy nor sad, as he slowly said.
“Ghosts?”
Li Hanzhou was taken aback at first, then immediately understood the implication in Xiao Tiansheng’s words.
In this vast Divine Dragon Dragon Court, from the large Dongyan Province to the small, whether it be his own or others’ mansions, there would certainly be personnel planted by Emperor Yu Yang; the King of Northern Qi’s Mansion need not be mentioned.
Therefore, the “ghosts” Xiao Tiansheng spoke of were those scouts disguised and hidden in various places.
It can be said that no matter which earthly realm or mansion something happens in, Emperor Yu Yang can know the fastest.
If one were to choose a place that perfectly avoids the scrutiny of scouts, then only the Extreme Domain’s unique Heaven and Earth would suffice.
“Father wants to hide from Emperor Yu Yang’s people, right?”
Li Hanzhou thought of something and asked doubtfully.
“Correct.”
Xiao Tiansheng looked at Li Hanzhou, a trace of solemnity flashing in his eyes: “I suspect Emperor Yu Yang is no longer the Yu Yang I once knew.”
“Yu Yang and I grew up together since childhood. Although we weren’t born of the same mother, we were practically like brothers. I understand his temperament and character very well. The current him is completely different from before. Some things may change with time, but some things in one’s bones will never change. Therefore, I conclude that the one sitting on the Dragon Throne in the Dragon Court is definitely not the Yu Yang of the past.”
“There’s only one reason that can explain this, which is that he has been subjected to a Body Seizure!”
Having said this, Xiao Tiansheng’s tone was somewhat wistful, his gaze flashing, as if he was reminiscing about his past interactions with Emperor Yu Yang.
Li Hanzhou didn’t expect to hear such a guess from Xiao Tiansheng.
As a powerful King of a Different Surname, Xiao Tiansheng was certainly not a fool, so his guess could also be true.
“This is highly confidential. I have never told anyone else; do not spread it.”
The nostalgic look in Xiao Tiansheng’s eyes disappeared, replaced by a sharp and fierce expression.
He patted Li Hanzhou on the shoulder, encouraging him: “I have a feeling that Emperor Yu Yang will soon take action against me. When the storm comes, you must be more careful.”
“The reason I, a King of a Different Surname, can maintain a foothold in the Dragon Court is not because of groveling, but because of my own strength. If it were the previous Yu Yang, I would willingly let him sit in this position, but he is no longer the same. My Xiao family is not incapable of experiencing the wonders of the Dragon Throne…”
Xiao Tiansheng was prepared to confront the Dragon Court at any time.
Here in the Extreme Domain, he openly discussed this matter without any concealment.
The conversation reached this point.
Li Hanzhou could also be certain that the Position of Heir in the King of Northern Qi’s Mansion belonged to him.
However, this was also to his liking. At this point, there was no room for reconciliation between him and Emperor Yu Yang; it was either him or me.
In the following time, Xiao Tiansheng took Li Hanzhou to the various realms of the third layer, bringing back his other sons, except for Old Six, Xiao Wenxin, who was nowhere to be found.
“Old Six is truly Old Six. We’ve almost searched the entire third layer, and still haven’t found a trace of him.”
Several brothers gathered together, and Third Brother impatiently complained.
Second Brother took a deep breath and slowly produced a piece of tattered robe stained with blood, presenting it to Xiao Tiansheng.
“Father, Sixth Brother is likely to have met with misfortune. I found his clothes in the Fox Demon gathering place on the third layer.”
“Oh?”
Xiao Tiansheng frowned slightly and casually glanced at his sons.
With just a faint glance, he carried a tremendous pressure, causing Second Brother and the others to instantly break out in a cold sweat; only when his gaze fell upon Li Hanzhou did his eyes soften considerably.
The other brothers trembled like dice, not even daring to look at Xiao Tiansheng.
Li Hanzhou remained calm and collected, not worried about being discovered.
However, if Xiao Wenxin could watch an advertisement and be resurrected, then forget what I said.
Seeing this, Xiao Tiansheng’s gaze towards Li Hanzhou became even gentler. Seventh Brother, in all aspects, perfectly matched the image of the heir he had in mind.
“Forget it, everyone has their own fate.”
However, he didn’t say much more, but instead led them to sweep through the Fox Demons that were entrenched there. Before leaving the Extreme Domain, he smiled and patted Li Hanzhou on the shoulder.
“Han’er, you must remember that only your own strength can protect you. After returning, don’t be distracted, because one day you will inherit this vast King of Northern Qi’s Mansion.”
The meaning of his words was self-evident.
Li Hanzhou nodded solemnly, saying, “I will certainly not disappoint Father.”
Upon seeing this, the other brothers looked at Li Hanzhou with intense envy and jealousy.
No one had expected that a trip to the Extreme Domain would allow Seventh Brother to seize the opportunity and become the heir.
If they had noticed their Seventh Brother earlier and targeted him, things might have been different.
However, now that the heir was decided, if they attempted to stir up any trouble, Xiao Tiansheng would likely execute them without hesitation.
Therefore, they could only say unconvincingly, “Congratulations, Seventh Brother.”
Li Hanzhou readily accepted. After the matter ended, he had wanted to visit the disciples of the Longevity Temple and Su Nianyi in the Extreme Domain, but because Xiao Tiansheng was very protective of him, practically never letting him out of his sight, he had to give it up.
Luoshui City.
Less than half a cup of tea after Li Hanzhou arrived home, the rewards from the King of Northern Qi’s Mansion came down.
He thus successfully became the heir, able to move into the King of Northern Qi’s Mansion and utilize all its resources from then on.
“Young Master, tea.”
In the spacious courtyard, Zhao Wenxing presented Li Hanzhou with a cup of tea, while Zhao Qing’er gave him a shoulder and back massage.
Unlike the insincerity of his other brothers, the expressions of the old man and the young girl were filled with genuine smiles. With Li Hanzhou’s ascension to heir, their respective statuses were elevated. Even the other servants in the mansion were exceptionally enthusiastic and courteous towards them.
“Uncle Wen.”
Li Hanzhou took a sip of tea and said to Zhao Wenxing, “Prepare a quiet room for me; I need to enter secluded cultivation.”
His current cultivation level was only Seventh Rank, which was too low.
Fortunately, he could now fully utilize the vast resources of the mansion. He would take this opportunity to raise his realm several levels.
The authority bestowed by his status was immense. A simple command activated the entire mansion, preparing the best quiet room and abundant resources for him in a matter of minutes.
Li Hanzhou thus immersed himself in cultivation. His cultivation progressed smoothly; with the massive resources of the King of Northern Qi’s Mansion, for half a month Li Hanzhou barely left his room.
When the aura of the Transcendent Realm spread through the mansion, it shocked everyone.
No one had ever heard of someone cultivating from Seventh Rank to Transcendent Realm in half a month!
It was simply monstrous.
The King of Northern Qi was overjoyed, almost exclaiming, “My son has the bearing of an Emperor!”
News of the mansion’s heir spread far and wide, from Luoshui City in Xuanzhou to the entire Divine Palace Dragon Court, from street vendors and merchants to noble families and officials.
For a time, the sole topic of discussion throughout the Divine Palace Kingdom was the given name Xiao Han.
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