Yuan Venerate Qing looked around the magnificent Governor's Manor. After ending the call, he stood in the loft and looked around. 21?? Niu Youde had built this place single-handedly. He vaguely felt that his mother's words had a hidden meaning. There seemed to be a secret between her and Niu Youde.
However, he could not bring himself to ask Niu Youde. Although Niu Youde had been secretly supporting him in the past, he had done something against Niu Youde outside the Governor's Manor …
At this time, Miao Yi also looked at the Netherworld Governor's Manor. A few people were gathered in the study to discuss who to kidnap.
There was no response from the demonic monk. The matter of rescuing Fei Hong's mother could not be delayed any longer. They had to consider who to kidnap as a hostage.
"Kidnap someone from the Netherworld Governor's Manor?" Miao Yi, who was sitting behind the long table, leaned forward slightly and stared at Yang Qing with a frown. "You can't be thinking about Yuan Venerate Qing, right? Didn't you say you wanted to be on good terms with him?"
Yang Qing was also helpless. In his opinion, there was no need to go through so much trouble for Fei Hong. However, Miao Yi insisted on doing this and even dragged him in for a discussion. Yang Qing could only come up with a plan and shook his head. "It's not Yuan Venerate Qing. It's Yuan Venerate Qing's assistant, Wang Dingchao!"
"Wang Dingchao?" Miao Yi muttered. After some thought, he said hesitantly, "Although Wang Dingchao's status is not low, it is not high either. He may not be able to make the Sky Palace compromise."
Yang Qing said, "In the past, we didn't have to consider him. However, I recently received news that Master Qing gave Wang Dingchao the Nine Cauldron Sword he used in the past. It is said that Wang Dingchao's current cultivation technique was also given to him by Master Qing. Now, it seems that Master Qing transferred Wang Dingchao to Yuan Venerate Qing's superior for a reason. Now that he transferred Wang Dingchao to Yuan Venerate Qing as his assistant, it is clear that he intends to nurture Wang Dingchao."
Miao Yi pondered and nodded slowly. He understood what Yang Qing meant. The main point was that Wang Dingchao was given the Nine Cauldron Sword by Master Qing.
Yang Qing continued, "There is one more thing. The Netherworld Governor's Manor already has Master Qing's men. It is easy for Master Qing to make a move on Wang Dingchao's movements. It is too dangerous to make a move on someone of a higher rank. Furthermore, the Netherworld is a close neighbor, so it is also convenient."
"Great! This Wang Dingchao it is! "Miao Yi lightly slapped the table a few times. He had finally decided on his target.
However, before they could discuss the details, Miao Yi was taken aback again. He took out a star bell and chuckled. "Yuan Venerate Qing sent a message. I was just talking about him. How unexpected."
Yang Qing and Yang Zhaoqing looked at each other.
After contacting Yuan Venerate Qing, Miao Yi put away the Star Bell and teased the two of them, "You're asking for money. You sure have a big appetite." His lips curled into a mocking smile as he raised his hand and gestured a number.
Yang Qing pondered for a moment and said slowly, "An individual wouldn't need so much money, and the Heavenly Court shouldn't be short of the salary for his troops. Qing Zhu wouldn't possibly mistreat such an entire group of reorganized guards. The treatment shouldn't be too bad. It hasn't been that long … It seems like we don't have to go and request for the broadcast. This kid is already a little unwilling to be left out."
His guess was right. Yuan Venerate Qing's complaints to Xiahou Chengyu had been a little overboard. He had sounded so pitiful, but to put it bluntly, he had hoped that his mother would help him out.
Yang Zhaoqing smiled and said, "The Netherworld Governor Manor has learned from Your Highness's mistakes. I'm afraid he wants to do something about it."
Miao Yi said, "Not only does he want money, but he's also testing me. He wants me to provide him with a way to earn money! Heh, this kid is really used to taking my money back then. He's a little greedy now. I didn't reject him, nor did I agree to it. I only said that I'm going to raise some funds and ask him to wait for news. What do you think? "
Yang Zhaoqing said, "As long as it's not too excessive, we should give it to him. As for the way to earn money, we'll keep him in suspense for now. Now is not the time to give it to him. If we give it to him now, Qing Zhu will definitely find out. It's best to wait until Your Highness is ready before giving it to him. It'll have the effect of adding fuel to the fire!"
"Alright!" Miao Yi thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. He then said to Yang Zhaoqing, "Give me ten percent of the wealth we got from Xiahou Ta. To show my sincerity, I will not be stingy and give him double the amount!"
"Yes!" Yang Zhaoqing agreed.
Yang Qing smiled and said, "Since Your Highness is so generous and wants to double the amount, why don't you talk to the Empress first? Half of it is to give face to Your Highness, and the other half is to give face to the Empress. This will also make the Empress happy."
"Haha!" Miao Yi laughed and slapped the table in approval. He did as he said and immediately took out the Star Bell to contact Xiahou Chengyu.
Inside the Celestial Palace, Xiahou Chengyu was pondering about her son's matter when she suddenly received a message from Miao Yi. She could roughly guess why Miao Yi was contacting her. She was a little embarrassed and didn't know whether she should contact him or not. As the Empress of the Celestial Palace, it was a little embarrassing for her to take the initiative to ask for wealth from someone else.
However, when she considered that there was someone who would even kill his own brother for the sake of ascending the throne, and the future of her and her son, what did this little bit of face count for? She braced herself and replied, "How did Your Highness find the time to contact me?!"
Miao Yi replied politely, then told her about Yuan Venerate Qing contacting him. Finally, he asked, "Does the Empress know about this matter?"
Xiahou Chengyu still wanted to save face, especially when her son asked for the amount. Even she was embarrassed, so she tried to cover it up and said, "I did hear him say that he was short on funds. I didn't think that he would find trouble with Your Highness. He really doesn't know his place. I will reprimand him right now and make him restrain himself!"
Miao Yi: "Why does Your Highness say this? Since His Highness is in trouble, I am duty-bound to help him. You should have told me earlier! Rest assured, Your Highness. Since Your Highness already knows about this matter, I cannot ignore it. I will not treat His Highness badly even if I have to sell everything I have. Please inform His Highness that I will think of a way to raise double the amount for His Highness! "
Xiahou Chengyu was elated when she heard this. She was actually giving him double the amount? That should be enough to ease his son's current predicament. She immediately became spirited and in a good mood. She replied, "Your Highness is too kind! Since Your Highness has good intentions, I will thank you on behalf of the Yuan Venerate! Your Highness is someone who can move unhindered. Furthermore, you are close neighbors with the Yuan Venerate. I will still give him some pointers when it is necessary. "
At this moment, she was almost 90% convinced of Yun Zhiqiu's words. She acknowledged that Miao Yi had his own difficulties back then. Otherwise, he wouldn't have needed to fork out such a huge sum. She, as the Heavenly Empress, couldn't help Miao Yi in any way and had no value to him. As for the 10% who didn't believe her, they felt that they had suffered at Miao Yi's hands in the past. They wanted to see if Miao Yi could continue to support them and their son.
Miao Yi: "This is what I should do. However, Your Highness, please ask His Highness to keep this matter a secret. Otherwise, His Majesty will be wary."
Although she said this, she knew in her heart that when Yuan Venerate Qing became more generous, it would be strange if Master Qing didn't notice it.
Xiahou Chengyu: "I naturally know what to do. By the way, Your Highness seems to have offered a few concubines to His Majesty recently, right? Rest assured, Your Highness. Since they are your people, I will take care of them on your behalf! "
She was taking the initiative to express her goodwill after taking such a huge sum of money from Miao Yi.
Miao Yi broke out in a cold sweat. It would be fine if she didn't take care of them. If she did, things would be exposed immediately. Master Qing was currently trying to get rid of him. How could he expose their relationship so quickly? He was trying to think of a way to resolve this matter. He quickly advised, "Your Highness! Just leave those concubines alone. Your Highness, please don't take care of them. Otherwise, His Majesty will definitely find out! "
He muttered to himself, "As long as you don't cause trouble for them, that's the best you can do for them."
Xiahou Chengyu: "Alright, I understand!"
After both sides ended the call, she let out a deep sigh. She was really useless to Miao Yi now. She couldn't even help him with a small gesture of goodwill. She felt very depressed.
However, it was good news after all. She immediately contacted her son and told Miao Yi that she would give him double!
Actually, Yuan Venerate Qing also felt that the amount he asked for was too much. He didn't expect Niu Youde to actually give him double. It seemed like these Heavenly Kings were really rich. As he yearned for it, he silently made a great ambition in his heart. If there came a day when he ruled over the world, he would definitely eradicate all these feudal vassals who only paid lip service to him but secretly opposed him!
However, he became more and more suspicious. Why did his mother suddenly ask for double? He couldn't help but ask, "Mother, is there some secret between you and Niu Youde?"
Xiahou Chengyu immediately reprimanded him, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask. I've already fought for the mother you wanted. Just focus on your own matters!"
He didn't tell his son because he had learned from his mistakes and was more cautious to prevent his son from being easily taken advantage of by Niu Youde.
Little did he know that Miao Yi was treating the mother and son as a joke in the study and chatting with Er Yang. He didn't even take the mother and son seriously. This was how a powerful official should be!
After the joke, the matter of handing over the huge sum of money was handed over to Yang Zhaoqing to handle. He discussed the matter of kidnapping Wang Dingchao in detail with Yang Qing, and then informed his own people in the Netherworld Governor's Office to pay attention to Wang Dingchao's movements and wait for an opportunity to strike!
Before Yang Qing left the study, he reminded, "Your Highness, since the mother and son have already taken the bait, it's time for the Xiahou family to start infiltrating the Netherworld Army. Otherwise, Yuan Venerate Qing might not have the courage to fight against his father in the future without some obedient subordinates. With the cooperation of Your Highness's people and the Xiahou family's methods, infiltration should be twice the result with half the effort! "
Miao Yi pondered and nodded in agreement …
In the vast starry sky, a huge archway carved into the shape of a huge planet floated majestically in the void. Celestial generals paced back and forth to guard it, while a large number of armored soldiers patrolled the surroundings.
It seemed like there was only the void here, and there seemed to be nothing else apart from the huge archway. In reality, this was the exit of the Sky Palace to the Outer Star Sector. Those who came out from the Sky Palace would exit at this point in the void. Hence, it was heavily guarded by the imperial guards.
On a barren planet, the Demon Monk Nan Bo and Zuo 'er were hiding, staring at the void at the exit of the stargate. It had taken them a lot of effort to get here.
There was naturally a reason why the Demon Monk Nan Bo would personally come to this heavily guarded place.
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