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Are treasures important, or are loyal ministers important?

The moment Emperor Dugu Jingtian had an answer. Loyal ministers could be cultivated, but treasures were once-in-a-lifetime!

Li Fire, the little bug, and the Bronze Coffin were all treasures rarely seen in this world, especially the Li Fire, which was incomparably precious. Dugu Jingtian truly found himself tempted to claim these treasures as his own.

The key problem was... Li Fire and the little bug had already recognized Gao Fei as their master, and trying to snatch them away to tame them was nearly impossible. As for the Bronze Coffin, it was even worse. It had suffered serious damage and required many precious materials for repairs, some of which had already become extinct, meaning, it was going to be incredibly difficult to completely fix the Bronze Coffin.

In this way, the three peerless treasures had become like chicken ribs, tasteless when eaten but a pity to discard.

What to do?

To snatch or to give up?

Snatching them seemed fruitless, and giving up was too hard to bear.

For a while, Dugu Jingtian didn't know what to choose. He was usually a decisive man who rarely hesitated, but this time, he hesitated...

Gao Fei was extremely nervous at this moment, his heart in his throat, truly fearing that Dugu Jingtian would seize items like the Li Fire.

"Forget it," Dugu Jingtian waved his hand. "Since Li Fire and the others have already recognized you as their master, I will no longer covet them." He paused, then added, "However, you must agree to one condition."

"Your Majesty, please speak," Gao Fei hurriedly nodded.

"If one day, I need your help, you must not refuse."

"No problem! I guarantee I'll be at your beck and call!"

"Alright, put them all away." Dugu Jingtian looked at the Li Fire, the little bug, and the Bronze Coffin reluctantly. His plan was this: rather than snatch them and be unable to use them, it was better to temporarily place them in Gao Fei's custody. In the future, whenever he needed them, he would just call Gao Fei to come help. In plain terms, he considered Gao Fei a tool for fostering the Li Fire and the others.

"Yes." Gao Fei's heart finally settled, it had been too perilous a moment. He quickly stowed away the Li Fire and the rest and then looked up at Dugu Jingtian. "Your Majesty, I have a request and I hope you will agree."

"Let's hear it," Dugu Jingtian nodded. "If it's not too troublesome, I might agree to it."

"Your Majesty may not know, but there are many rumours outside about me, claiming that I possess many peerless treasures... attracting many masters..." Gao Fei said while observing the changes in Dugu Jingtian's expression.

Dugu Jingtian listened quietly without expressing any opinion.

"Can I spread a message that I have gifted all my treasures to Your Majesty?"

"Haha..." Dugu Jingtian laughed loudly. "You really have quite the scheme! Trying to transfer all the trouble onto me?"

"Your Majesty is the ruler of the Human Territory, with a reputation that shakes the heavens and is illustrious. Even if people knew you had peerless treasures, they wouldn't dare to harbor any ill intentions," Gao Fei flattered.

"That's indeed true," Dugu Jingtian nodded, quite pleased.

"So Your Majesty agrees?"

"Although I am not afraid, I also don't want to invite trouble for myself."

"Your Majesty..."

"Don't be anxious, let me finish speaking. I don't mind taking the blame for you, but you must agree to three conditions."

"Your Majesty, please speak!"

"The first condition, be my minister honestly, and have no rebellious heart," Dugu Jingtian raised a finger and said indifferently.

"No problem."

"The second condition, exert all your efforts to eliminate bandits and let the common people live a peaceful and prosperous life," Dugu Jingtian raised another finger.

"I agree."

"The third condition, once your strength becomes formidable, use all possible means to suppress all the Sects and great families; if you can eradicate them, even better," Dugu Jingtian said with an icy tone. "The Human Territory only needs one power, and that's the official power; no other powers are necessary."

"This... I can only say I will try my best; I dare not make any promises," Gao Fei said awkwardly. "Because this matter is too difficult, it can't be completed overnight."

Dugu Jingtian nodded, "You don't need to hurry, take it slowly. It's best if you succeed, but if you fail... it doesn't matter that much."

The conversation had reached this point and was basically rounded off satisfactorily.

"Oh right, there's one more thing I want to ask you." Dugu Jingtian's eyes suddenly took on a strange expression.

"What's that?" Gao Fei asked, puzzled.

"What's the deal between you and Shangguan Yunyue?"

"Um... well, how should I put this, it's quite complicated and can't be summed up in a few words; to put it simply, I took a fancy to Shangguan Yunyue, and Shangguan Yunyue took a fancy to me, then we got together."

"I'm not surprised that you like Shangguan Yunyue; she is the number one beauty in the Human Territory, many men are fond of her. But Shangguan Yunyue having an eye for you... I find that hard to understand."

"Hard to understand?"

"Right! It's hard to understand." Dugu Jingtian nodded, "I've known Shangguan Yunyue for many years and understand her well. She's a woman who looks down on others, proud and aloof, and she dismisses all men, including me... I couldn't even catch her eye. I thought Shangguan Yunyue would end up alone, but to my greatest surprise... she actually fell for you? This is truly a miracle! Incredible!"

What the fuck! Looked down on again!

Gao Fei grumbled inwardly. Am I that bad? What's wrong with Shangguan Yunyue liking me? It's because I'm outstanding, I deeply moved Shangguan Yunyue! You're all just jealous and envious!

"Tell me, how did you do it? Or rather, what methods did you use?"

"Love is something that can't be explained. Maybe I seem mediocre in your eyes, but in Shangguan Yunyue's eyes, I am outstanding. There's not much else to say; the two of us naturally came together, it's not as complicated as you think."

"You're outstanding?" Dugu Jingtian couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth as he sized up Gao Fei, "I don't see it."

"Some excellences are internal and hard for outsiders to notice."

"Heh, internal excellence? That's interesting! Anyway, being able to win Shangguan Yunyue's heart is an ability! By the way, where is Shangguan Yunyue? Where has she gone? I heard she's been having a hard time recently?"

"I don't know where she went," Gao Fei shook his head. "Recently, I've been looking for her... Oh, that's right, there's something I wanted to ask His Majesty..."

"What is it?"

"Some time ago, I offended Nangong Qi, the Vice Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace. That fellow is really too treacherous; he actually used schemes and conspiracies to set a trap for Shangguan Yunyue. If I hadn't arrived in time, Shangguan Yunyue would have been in danger... I rescued Shangguan Yunyue, and Nangong Qi must hate me to death..."

"You want me to warn Nangong Qi for you? To tell him not to trouble you?" Dugu Jingtian said with a smile.

"Yes." Gao Fei nodded. "Your Majesty, with your wisdom and martial prowess, your powerful and extraordinary reputation, your bright and open-minded nature, your fame... If you say a word, Nangong Qi wouldn't dare not to listen."