Looking at the delicate and beautiful child, Zhao Ling couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
If she promised to protect the little brat Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue would be born in Douluo Continent as in the original novel, and would lurk in front of the little brat when she was seven or eight years old.
Just like in the original novel, he wanted to assassinate Xue Qinghe when he was ten years old and eventually replace him. Should I have stopped him at that time?
If we stop it, it would undoubtedly be a betrayal to Qian Xunji, Bibi Dong and even the entire Spirit Hall, and it might also put Qian Renxue's future in danger.
If he didn't stop it, Zhao Ling felt that it was a bit unfair. He had accepted so many things from others, and they just wanted him to protect this unfortunate child. It was really a headache.
Seeing Zhao Ling fell into silence, Emperor Xue Ye couldn't help but feel a little flustered and hurriedly spoke.
"Demon Suppression Douluo, I just want you to save my child when he is in danger. It shouldn't be difficult, right? As long as you agree, I can let this child recognize you as his adoptive father. Please don't refuse."
Uh... Zhao Ling suddenly became confused. Emperor Xue Ye was so awesome that in order to protect his son, he actually wanted to find a godfather for his son. He was a wolf-slayer and more ruthless. I admire him.
Zhao Ling was silent for a while, then simply nodded in agreement.
"Well, the conditions you offer are very generous. I can promise to save this child three times. After three times, if he is in danger again, I will not care about him anymore.
Don't think three times is too few. As a Titled Douluo, I can't save this child an infinite number of times. If this child encounters danger too many times, I will have to stay with him every day. I hope you can understand."
Emperor Xue Ye also understood that it was unrealistic to want to permanently bind a Titled Douluo to his child, no matter how generous the conditions were.
It is already very commendable that others are willing to give three chances to save their children, and I should not be too greedy.
So Emperor Xue Ye nodded with joy and agreed, "No problem, it's a blessing for him that you are willing to save him three times. I thank you on behalf of this child."
"As long as you agree, by the way, has the child been named?"
Zhao Ling raised his hand and poked the little kid's face, asking in a puzzled manner.
Looking at his rosy cheeks, I feel that this little brat will definitely become a very handsome prince when he grows up.
But according to the original novel, this child has no chance to grow up. Even if Zhao Ling is willing to save the child three times, it will be difficult for him to grow up.
After all, there is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days. When Qian Renxue comes to Tiandou Imperial City with Snake Spear Douluo and Thorny Porpoise Douluo as in the original novel, it basically means that the life of this unfortunate child has entered the countdown.
However, nothing is absolute in this world. If Qian Renxue became Bibi Dong's wife, had not married Qian Xunji, and had not been born in the Douluo world, the child would have had a chance to grow up safely.
"Qinghe, his name is Xue Qinghe, he is my first child and the future crown prince of the Tiandou Empire. I hope he can inherit my throne and become the new generation of emperor."
Emperor Xue Ye said this without hesitation. In his opinion, since the child had the Demon Suppression Douluo's promise to protect him three times, he should be able to grow up safely and inherit his throne no matter how unlucky he was.
"Xue Qinghe? Well, what a nice name." Zhao Ling nodded in appreciation, the color in her starry eyes became deeper, but she was sighing in her heart.
"Little guy, since I promised to protect you three times, I will definitely keep my word. However, after the three times, whether you will die as young as in the original book depends on your own luck.
Don't blame me for being unfair. I have my own stand. Promising to protect you three times is my biggest concession."
After meeting Emperor Xue Ye, Zhao Ling and Bo Saixi left the Tiandou Palace in a carriage, and with them left was one of Emperor Xue Ye's attendants.
Emperor Xue Ye said that he would reward Zhao Ling with a huge mansion, and asked his attendants to take him to have a look at the mansion.
According to the attendants, that huge mansion was the palace where Xue Ye lived before he ascended the throne.
Not only does the entire palace cover a large area, but the interior decoration is also quite nice, and the housekeepers, servants, and maids are all fully prepared.
Zhao Ling and others could move in directly with their bags, and he had no objection to this. Since he had already agreed to offer offerings to the royal family that day, it was not surprising that Xue Ye provided them with some generous accommodation conditions.
Moreover, Zhao Ling asked Emperor Xue Ye if he could rebuild the mansion himself if he was not satisfied with the living conditions. Naturally, Emperor Xue Ye nodded and said yes without even thinking about it.
Anyway, the mansion has been given to Zhao Ling by Xue Ye, so it will belong to Zhao Ling from now on. If he feels uncomfortable living there, he can change it in any way he wants.
Zhao Ling was very satisfied with this answer. He was worried that Xue Ye would be dissatisfied when he converted the mansion into a Chinese-style building in the future.
We took a carriage back to the coffee shop. It was already past five in the afternoon and the sun had set 15 degrees in the west.
Seeing Zhao Ling and Bo Saixi coming back, A Yin and Liu Erlong hurriedly stood up and asked Zhao Ling what happened.
Zhao Ling then told the emperor everything about how Emperor Xue Ye had asked him to compete with the royal offerings that day, and he called the two women into the carriage to see the huge mansion that Xue Ye had rewarded them with.
The carriage ran for about ten minutes and finally stopped outside a large mansion.
The decoration style of the mansion is similar to that of the Tiandou Palace, but the specifications are lower. However, compared with most other buildings in Tiandou City, it is much more upscale.
However, Zhao Ling always disliked this Western architectural style. He still preferred the Chinese decoration style that was graceful, majestic, rigorous and elegant.
Therefore, Zhao Ling still planned to renovate the mansion. After all, Emperor Xue Ye was willing to spend money to win him over.
The huge mansion was given to Zhao Ling as soon as he said it, and the annual salary of 5 million gold soul coins was also put in a black card and given to Zhao Ling.
Zhao Ling naturally accepted it without hesitation. After all, the Tiandou Empire was rich, and compared to the Xingluo Empire which focused on military training, the Tiandou Empire paid more attention to economic development.
Therefore, the Tiandou Empire is currently the richest country in the Douluo Continent, and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is known to be as wealthy as a country. Anyway, they are so rich, so what's wrong with helping a poor man like me?
Zhao Ling didn't think much of this Western-style mansion, and Poseidon was considered well-informed.
But that doesn't mean other people look down on it. Ah Yin and Liu Erlong's eyes lit up when they looked at the huge mansion. They quickly called the servant to lead the way, as they wanted to go into the mansion and take a look around.
Zhao Ling also nodded to the attendant, motioning him to lead the way, and then they walked towards the mansion together...