Chapter 122: Enfeoffment as a Marquis

  Secondly, at this time, there is no need to probe further, the dust has already been settled, and it can be determined that the first edition was wrong!

  Is this person Qin Li? Dusty Cold dare not guarantee, after all, he has never seen Qin Li before. However, Dusty Cold dares to confirm that this Qin Li definitely does not possess the Nine Heavens Ten Earths Unrivaled War Technique!

  Joke, having a five-line physique, being able to cultivate high-level combat skills with all five elements, do you need to risk your life to cultivate the unique and supreme combat skill?

  This is so ridiculous that it's laughable!

  Moreover, after all these years of royal research on the Unparalleled Battle Technique, there hasn't been even a slight clue, how could it be possible for a young boy to succeed in researching it so easily?

  It is said that Qin Li of Huangsha City had indeed cultivated the war skill of "Only I Am Supreme", but now two years have passed, and he probably died in some remote corner.

  Chen Yihan had no interest in the royal family's ownership, otherwise he really wanted to wake up the prince with two sentences: A person like this, if you don't grasp them firmly in your own hands, one day you will regret it!

  Dust also cold rushed to Qin Li, a faint smile: Little friend's strength, is indeed extraordinary! In fact, this fight, but Lao Fu lost.

  Qin Li also smiled faintly and thought to himself: indeed, one still needs to have real power.

  On the shores of Phoenix Lake, himself and Ah Hu were just a few rubbish martial artists in the eyes of Chen Yihan, so naturally they wouldn't get any good treatment. Not killing them was already proof that this old man had some kindness in his heart! But now, after seeing Qin Li's great future prospects, his attitude suddenly changed to be friendly and courteous, with even some intention of making connections. It has to be said, people are always realistic animals no matter what time it is.

  "Senior, you're overpraising me. I still have a lot to learn and if I bother you in the future, please don't mind. Qin Li's face was warm with a gentle smile as he spoke politely."

  Chen Yihan's eyes lit up and he smiled, saying: "I won't, I definitely won't. Actually, I also want to ask you for guidance, my young friend, on the essence of the Five Elements Complete War Technique!"

  "No problem!"

  "I live in the First Mansion of Worship on Zhuque Avenue outside the Imperial Palace. If you have time, little friend, just sign up and you can come and go as you please."

  Dust also coldly called out to everyone without even saying a word, then left with satisfaction.

  But his words made all the civil and military officials in the martial arts arena stunned as if they were petrified.

  Looking at Qin Li's eyes again, she was filled with envy and jealousy.

  This kid was first favored by the emperor, and now he has also entered the eyes of the current number one imperial concubine. He is truly red-hot! Many people looked towards the box where the crown prince was located, their eyes filled with schadenfreude.

  The courtiers of the Crown Prince's clique were all filled with anxiety in their hearts.

  Although Qin Li is not that scary, he's still growing! This is what's truly terrifying. If someone like him were to be bought over by the Second Prince, it would have a huge impact on the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne in the future.

  No, I have to find an opportunity to talk to the Crown Prince. It's just a few dozen people from the Green Gang, after all. Even if they die, why bother making an enemy of a martial artist with unlimited potential?

  These people were thinking in their hearts, but suddenly saw Emperor Zhao Yuanli, accompanied by Crown Prince Zhao Xinghe, Second Prince Zhao Xinghai and Princess Zhao Yan. They walked out and headed straight for the martial arts arena.

  Those officials saw this and also followed out, mighty and numerous, following behind.

  Zhao Yuanli laughed from afar and praised: "Qin Li, you really didn't let me down. What official title should I give to you?"

  "Your Majesty, aren't you still short of a few guards? Why not let him be your guard?" Beside her, Princess Zhao Xuanxuan's beautiful eyes swept back and forth over Qin Li, seemingly plotting something.

  "How can this be? Qin Li Da Cai, who is supposed to be a great talent, is actually being restrained by Lian!"

  Zhao Yuanli thought for a moment, then said: "You are still growing rapidly, and you actually possess the Five Elements Constitution. The fact that you cultivate the Five Elements Complete War Technique means that any attribute war technique will not be inferior to you. Alright, go to the Imperial Advanced Academy and become a senior lecturer! I'll confer upon you the title of 'Hao Tian Hou'!"

  "The Haotianhou" those ministers slightly guessed, and immediately understood the emperor's intention. Several ministers of the crown prince's line came out from behind and said loudly: "Your Majesty, it is not permissible! It is not permissible!"

  Another person said: "Your Majesty is Heaven, and Qin Li is like a title that defies Heaven. Isn't this not even putting Your Majesty in one's eyes? This is extremely disrespectful!"

  Others echoed in agreement: "Yes, yes, Your Majesty, this is a great disrespect! He's just a young man, even if he's a genius, what virtue and ability does he have to dare call himself proud of heaven?"

  "You're so annoying! It's easy to think of a cool nickname, but you guys just shoot it down. So what do you think I should be called then?" Zhao Yuanli said with some displeasure, waving his hand.

  "Your Majesty, Qin Gongzi has made little achievement and is also a Five Elements physique. In my opinion, it would be more suitable to grant him the title of Five Elements Earl."

  "Yes, Your Majesty, being one of the Five Hegemons is already a great honor"

  "We, your ministers, concur!"

  At this time, the second prince Zhao Xinghai said lightly: "Jian Huang, in my opinion, granting a marquis title is still being too petty!"

  "Hmm. Zhao Xinghai's words made everyone's breathing pause, and they all looked at the Second Prince with a hint of incredulity, thinking to themselves: 'Your Highness, you want to win people over.' Do you have to be so obvious about it? On the other side, Zhao Xinghe's face turned increasingly ugly, as in his eyes, Zhao Xinghai was openly challenging his authority!"

  "Oh? Then tell me, what's your reason?" Zhao Yuanli looked at the Second Prince and said expressionlessly.

  "Firstly, Qin Li was previously a noble of the Great Qi Kingdom. Don't be fooled, before Xing Hai, I had investigated Qin Li's identity. Qin Li, please don't take offense, after all, I have to be responsible for the safety of the imperial family!"

  Zhao Xinghai's words made many people secretly nod in agreement, thinking that the Second Prince was indeed straightforward and frank with his words, which ordinary people would not dare to say out loud.

  "The Great Qi State's Qin family, a hundred years ago, was also a truly noble and aristocratic family with hereditary dukedoms. Later, in a huge conflict with another family, the two families fought to the point of mutual destruction, greatly damaging their strength. After that, they gradually declined, but the title of duke was never taken back by the Great Qi State. Qin Li, after my investigation, is indeed the last legitimate heir of the Qin family and should have inherited the title and fiefdom. However, the current Emperor of the Great Qi State..."

  As a prince of one country, openly evaluating the emperor of another country is also an impolite act, so Zhao Xinghai stopped appropriately, and everyone else knew. The current Emperor of Great Qi is now vigorously weakening the power of the nobles, desperately trying to grasp all the power in his own hands, those prosperous aristocratic families. He wants to suppress them even more, let alone this declining noble family, which cannot give Qin any fiefdom at all.

  Zhao Yuanli also nodded in agreement and said: "You continue."

  "So, we should be generous in treating talented people with respect and recruiting them. It's not too much to confer a marquis title on someone who was previously a duke. If Qin Li has any achievements in the future, even if he is conferred a duke title, it will not be excessive!"

  Zhao Xinghai chatted on and on, his eyes darting to the crown prince's gloomy face, thinking: Good brother, you're uncomfortable, I'm most comfortable!

  "This second point, I believe everyone can see that Qin Li is a genius martial artist! For such talent, we should use them without being bound by conventional rules. For a martial artist, high official positions and wealth are just fleeting things. Qin Li's words on the Golden Temple were not meant to be taken seriously, don't you think he was joking?"

  Many ministers secretly curled their lips and thought to themselves, "The second prince is indeed silver-tongued and eloquent." He can even make the dead sound alive, is that kid joking? Why do I feel like it's true?

  "A martial artist, especially a genius one, needs to be respected the most!" The Second Prince smiled faintly and saw a flash of emotion in Qin Li's eyes. His heart was even more determined, this genius is his man now!

  "Thirdly, I have said before that Qin Li is a man of another country. And we Qing Long, respect and humble ourselves before men of virtue. The generous treatment of talented individuals, I believe everyone can see. In this way, for our future recruitment of talent, it will be a very good example!" Second prince Zhao Xinghai's arm swung fiercely, then he said to the emperor Zhao Yuanli: "Father Emperor, your son has finished speaking!"

  Zhao Yuanli nodded in satisfaction, looking at everyone and saying slowly: "Do you have anything else to say?"

  Those ministers who had just expressed opposition all fell silent. If they continued to oppose, that would be going too far with the emperor. Nobody was foolish enough to do so, and naturally they all chose to retreat.

  "Alright, Lian, let's seal Qin as a Five Elements Marquis! As for the Imperial Academy, it's enough for him to go there once a week. Conveniently, the Royal Library is also located there, with many classic books inside. You should learn more about other aspects of knowledge, Lian, you will have great use for them in the future!" Zhao Yuanli said in a low voice.

  "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qin Li bowed his head, unexpectedly. This emperor actually valued him so much, Qin Li wasn't the kind of person who didn't know how to repay kindness to those who were good to him.

  "Let me reward you with a mansion, isn't that what I said? Do you want to discuss it further? Then let's give you the Zhuque Street mansion. Also, your fiefdom... Let me give you a large city instead. Which one do you want?"

  Qin Li smiled and said: "The Crown Prince scolded me, saying I was Qin Li of Huangsha City. Unexpectedly, there is also someone with the same name as me there, it's really fate. Both are equally disliked by Your Highness, so, Your Majesty, I'll take that one then!"

  "The Crown Prince was just joking with you."

  "Zhao Yuanli burst out laughing, then thought for a moment and said: "Huangsha City. A land of wealth! You must have known about it before! Haha, never mind, every year six-tenths of the taxes will be submitted, and the remaining four-tenths will belong to you! From now on, you are the Wuxing Marquis of my Qinglong Kingdom!"