Douluo: The Peerless Sun, Moon, and Yuhao

Chapter 218 The Soul Palace resumes its relationship
"Where does the joy come from?"

The old emperor, half lying on the chair, asked casually while closing his eyes to rest.

"The results of the innocent princess' soul experiment were very successful, and all the expected goals were achieved perfectly."

The old emperor nodded as if he was dozing off.

"Hmm... Is Tianzhen okay? Is she still in good health?"

"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. Your Highness is in very good condition."

"Oh, oh... nothing is better than nothing. Nothing is better than nothing."

The old emperor opened his heavy eyelids, thought for a moment and then said in a deep voice: "What do I want to do?"

After saying that, the emperor fixed his gaze on the palace attendant who came to announce the good news, and his urge to urge him was self-evident.

"Your Majesty, you said before that as long as Young Master Huo fulfills his mission, he will be rewarded."

"Yes, yes, yes, it should be rewarded. Please call Tianzhen back first so that I can have a good look at it and personally identify whether the soul is really as magical as the Hongchen Hall Master said."

The old emperor propped himself up by holding on to the armrests of the chair, thought for a moment, and added: "As for how to repay his work, I have my own considerations. You can make arrangements first."

The palace man responded submissively, and saw that the old emperor had just finished speaking, then lay back on the chair and continued to regain his energy, quietly closed the door and left the palace.

What does "I have my own considerations" mean?

After working as an errand in the palace for these years, he could certainly see that it was just an excuse for the emperor to drive him out because he hadn't thought about it yet.

Your Majesty is really old. Even if he tried to act serious at this time last year, he would not expose the decline of his memory by asking others, "What do I want to do?"

Even though he searched for famous doctors all over the world, those famous doctors were unable to do anything for His Majesty's body or just pretended to treat him soothingly. It seemed that His Majesty could only live on his fingers... Who should he take care of next? Is the noble person here to arrange a way out for the rest of his life?
Xu Tianzhen, who had completed the fusion of souls and brought up the first soul in his life, successfully left the relevant image data. At this time, he was full of novelty about the new half of his life.

However, given that the newly fused soul can only achieve the lowest level of "mind-to-mind communication" with its owner, that is, conveying the most basic wishes, and the level of spiritual intelligence needs to be improved, it is naturally impossible to speak and answer Xu Tianzhen's continuous questions.

So, Xu Tianzhen, who was full of curiosity, continued to catch Huo Yuhao and ask questions.

"Why can't it speak?"

"Can its quality still evolve in the future?"

"It seems to be just a very illusory energy body. Can it survive if I feed it something?"

"Since it has become a part of me, if I recruit a consort in the future, won't it also secretly watch me during the wedding night? Can I block its perception?"

Unable to tolerate the disturbance, Huo Yuhao handed her a copy of "Basic Knowledge of Souls" that he had taken the time to summarize before.

"Your Highness, before you continue to ask questions, you can read the book carefully... Otherwise, no matter how many times I open my mouth, I won't be able to explain it."

Xu Tianzhen didn't look like the type who liked to read with concentration. After taking the manual, he just quickly flipped through a few pages with a sense of freshness.

Fortunately, the messenger in the palace quickly came to rescue Huo Yuhao, who was unable to escape, and asked Xu Tianzhen to enter the palace quickly so that His Majesty could have a good time.

"Your Highness, please go back and slowly learn and understand. Since His Majesty has called you, I won't send you more." Huo Yuhao smiled and said goodbye to the guests.

However, the palace official who delivered the message also handed over his hand and said:
"Mr. Huo, please come to the palace with us. After His Highness confirms that everything is safe, His Majesty will summon you."

Ah this?

Huo Yuhao turned to look at Jing Hongchen, who was watching. The latter nodded to Huo Yuhao and told him, "Don't be rude and don't be nervous."

His Majesty hasn't raised his eyebrows yet. Can those who are summoned still have the option not to go?

The journey to the palace was not short at all, and the princess was in a hurry to travel, so she would not walk all the way there. Huo Yuhao was able to take a ride on the royal palace's luxurious carriage.

This was the first time he had entered the palace in person. Compared to Huo Yuhao, who had a poker face and didn't want to say a word, Xu Tianzhen, who had long been accustomed to this, kept chattering in the spacious carriage.

The carriage stopped seeing off after passing the palace inspection, and Xu Tianzhen was immediately led by other eunuchs in the palace to go to the emperor's palace.

And Huo Yuhao...

"Master Huo, this is a side hall in the palace. Please wait here for a moment." The eunuch who delivered the order took Huo Yuhao to a side hall with open windows and few furnishings inside.

"Thank you."

While in the palace, Huo Yuhao did not activate his mental detection, but looked at the surrounding environment with his naked eyes.

Although no one lives here permanently, the interior decoration of the side hall is rather simple, but the location is still good. On weekdays, the ministers who are summoned after going to court can be reached by turning a few corners.

It's just that this place is not connected to the imperial garden. It is impossible to look up and see the orioles and swallows in the harem passing by. It is just a pure resting place.

Out of curiosity, Huo Yuhao had the idea of ​​going out for a walk, but obviously he couldn't get past the eunuch who was silently guarding the door.

"My father-in-law here makes me quite stressed and uncomfortable. I'm not an assassin. How about your father-in-law waiting outside the door?"

"You are joking. Of course you are a loyal and adopted son, but our family has to guard here to prevent any young people from trying to assassinate you."

Huo Yuhao and the eunuch looked at each other for a few seconds, and all the thoughts in his heart finally turned into a sigh.

He has already confirmed it. This eunuch is not a master, but just an ordinary person. Where does he have the confidence to prevent others from assassinating him?
Huo Yuhao started pacing in the side hall with his hands behind his back. The rather perfunctory furnishings in the room disappointed the Three Northern Kings who had been somewhat curious about the human palace.

However, there was not even a single book in the entire side hall, which made Huo Yuhao, who had nothing to do, feel like he was in prison.

"Grumble~"

Just as Xu Tianzhen was dawdling but no news came, making Huo Yuhao think about whether he should just meditate for a while, the slight sound of tires running on the ground came from outside the side hall.

Huo Yuhao looked up and saw a figure who had inspected the army on behalf of the emperor with dignity a few days ago appeared outside the door.

Xu Tianran seemed to feel something. He turned around and glanced at the side hall usually used for ministers to rest, and then nodded to Huo Yuhao with a smile.

Before Huo Yuhao could respond, the fast-footed eunuch finally arrived at the side hall after a long absence. He first saluted Xu Tianran and said, "I have met the prince." Then he said to Huo Yuhao: "Master Huo, Your Majesty has summoned you to meet the emperor. Please come with us. "

Hearing the words "Your Majesty summons you to meet the Holy Spirit," Xu Tianran, who had just thrown coins in the palace, watched Huo Yuhao's retreating back, thoughtfully buttoned the armrests of his wheelchair, and gave instructions to the guards behind him :
"Go back and find out why he was summoned."

"Also... don't rush back to the East Palace now, wait here for a while."

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The place where Huo Yuhao was summoned was not the Imperial Study Room, but a dormitory that was used daily for rest.The moment he saw the old emperor in person for the first time, Huo Yuhao seemed to feel the air of twilight rushing towards him from his tired eyes and mental state that seemed to be seriously lacking in energy.

Like most elderly people, the emperor who once decisively issued a killing order to the late emperor's family spent at least half of his day sleeping, and his energy was far from enough to support high-intensity work. Daily court meeting.

The current Sun and Moon Empire will only convene all ministers of sufficient rank in the capital to hold a court meeting when there are important matters. General affairs are handled by important ministers and approved by the emperor after reviewing them.

The old emperor in front of him seemed to be in a good mood, and there was a faint smile on the mouth that had ordered the killing of many people.

Although Xu Tianzhen, who was very interested, had just made a fuss, Xu Tianzhen, who was full of freshness in her heart, explained all the details of the soul she felt to him in detail, and enthusiastically stuffed Huo Yuhao into Her common sense booklet was shown to him.

It may be too early to draw a conclusion about Xu Tianzhen's situation, but the numerous soul experiments Huo Yuhao has done before have never had unexpected negative effects, which is already very attractive.

The old emperor also knew in his heart that he might have a better life in a few days, and his rise to the throne was destined to be criticized no matter how many years passed. At this time when he needed to consider his posthumous reputation, he still wanted to offset the fullness of his body. Dirty body.

Waging war to unify the continent is the most extreme method. Needless to say, if it succeeds, all the dark sides will be wiped out by the sun-like glory.

However, his current physical condition is not able to deal with important matters for a long time, which will definitely cause countless troubles to the people below. This kind of thing should be left to future generations.

In comparison, as long as he invested a little money, he could hope to profoundly change the existing soul master system. The souls that he didn't need to worry about personally looked at and worried about seemed much cuter. He still had the energy to approve notes and distribute funds.

After taking a look at this disciple who was said to be highly valued by Mr. Kong, and thinking about his name, the old emperor slowly said:

"Huo Qing, I have seen the innocent soul with my own eyes. She likes it very much and I am also very satisfied."

"As long as His Majesty likes it."

"You must be rewarded for your meritorious service. I already know the significance of the soul you created to the mainland. However, after all, the soul has not spread yet and is not known to the world. Excessive reward will inevitably cause criticism, but your help to Tianzhen cannot be obliterated... "

The old emperor took a breath, thought for a moment, and continued:
"I plan to confer the title of Viscount on you first. After your soul has become widely known and recognized by all the ministers in the court, I will reward you with the title of Marquis or even Duke. What do you think, my dear?"

"There will naturally be corresponding gifts in terms of financial rewards and even fiefdoms. I admire your soul very much. In my opinion, it is not an exaggeration to give you a duke in the future. But after all, you are too young. It may not be a good thing for you to be promoted rashly."

Although Huo Yuhao was still a minor at this time, the person he was talking to at this time was obviously not a junior, but a minister who had already made great achievements.

The title "Ai Qing" sounds a bit strange, but when Huo Yuhao thought of the allusion of Gan Luo Twelve worshiping Qing, it seemed that it was not unacceptable.

Viscount...

The memories in Huo Yuhao's mind were suddenly triggered by keywords.

Because in the original work, Huo Guai, who is the honorary tower master of the Spirit Pavilion and the youngest elder of the Poseidon Pavilion, when the Star Luo Empire begged him to complete the reconnaissance mission against the enemy, he surprised his companions by saying, "Wait until I complete this reconnaissance mission." After the mission, I hope to accumulate military merit and obtain military rank and title like the soldiers of the Star Luo Empire."

Later, he was recommended by Xu Jiujiu and Duke White Tiger, and obtained the second-to-last hereditary viscount title in the Star Luo Empire in the title system.

Although this so-called hereditary viscount is nothing compared to the previous two titles, it probably fulfills Huo Gua's wish to slap Duke White Tiger in the face... right?

"Your Majesty, you are right, a tree that is as beautiful as the forest wind will destroy it, so can you exchange it for me with another reward?"

"Oh? The title I mentioned is one that can lead to a title. Are you really willing to give up?"

"Compared with secular titles, I still hope to become an excellent soul master. This is not my ambition."

"Then you don't think about your future children?"

"This... is not a big problem. They can be allowed to succeed the Master of Hongchen Hall."

"Cough, cough..." The old emperor choked on the phlegm in his throat and coughed repeatedly. The eunuch waiting beside him quickly stepped forward and patted him on the back gently.

Huo Yuhao looked at the complicated and dumbfounded look in the old emperor's eyes and smiled apologetically.

He didn't rely on Xu Jiawei's award to defeat Duke White Tiger's obsession. What's the use of having a title?Does he care about his salary and fiefdom?
hereditary?His goal from the beginning with the Three Kings of the Far North was to pursue the throne of God, and the bottom line was to achieve eternal life. Isn't it a curse to advise him to save more titles and wealth and pass them on to future generations of his family?
And as long as he is alive and has unparalleled strength in the world, even if he is a white man, which emperor dares to act wildly against him?When a soul master reaches a certain level, his strength is the foundation of his career, not his title.

Did he care when Jing Hongchen was stripped of his title of duke? After the old emperor kicked his legs, the new emperor would have to find an opportunity to put it on him again to win people's hearts.

and so……

"Why don't you fold it into something useful for your cultivation? I haven't eaten any treasures from heaven and earth in recent days."

"You...well, if you insist on doing this, then I can't force you to do anything."

The old emperor shook his head. He wanted to laugh and curse, but when he thought of Huo Yuhao's age, he felt uneasy.

Huo Yuhao was the successor of Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen, so the old emperor probably had some guesses as to what thoughts he could be taught. It was expected that Huo Yuhao didn't care about his title.

Forget it, even if this kid puts in a lot of trouble, the next generation will suffer. I don’t care.

"Then as you wish, the hereditary viscount will be discounted... Hehe, just let Tianzhen take you to the royal gift storehouse later to select a count heirloom-level treasure."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After sizing up Huo Yuhao again, who was facing a knighthood and reward that was as secure as a dog, the old emperor touched his beard and asked:
"By the way, I promised before to set up an organization to promote souls with you as the leader. Does Aiqing have any plans for its name?"

"To be honest with Your Majesty, I do have an idea."

"Then...what do you plan to call Aiqing?"

Huo Yuhao smiled and cupped his hands and said:
"Soul Hall."

The old emperor opened his eyes wide, thought for a moment and said, "Is there any explanation in it?"

"First, take the word 'soul' from soul."

"Then why isn't it called the Spirit Hall?"

"It's easy to think of a mourning hall, which has a bad connotation."

"There is such a saying..."

"Secondly, the name 'Soul Palace' sounds similar to the 'Martial Soul Palace' ten thousand years ago. It has a different meaning to the Three Kingdoms Alliance with Shrek Academy as the core, and it can also show its stance and attitude."

"Position and attitude?"

"The Wuhun Palace was destroyed by the attacks of Tiandou, Xing Luo and the first Shrek Seven Monsters. Taking the name of the Soul Palace to inherit the name means to renew the relationship with the Three Kingdoms Alliance."

"Thirdly, Wuhundian's operating model is quite inspiring to me. I think there is a lot to learn from it."

(End of this chapter)