Chapter 30: Acknowledging Lan Tian as a Master? (Seeking votes)
From beginning to end.
Watching Lan Tian command, seeming to disregard the Spirit Hall, the Upper Three Sects, and even the two Empires.
Among them, Fourth Prince Xue Beng, representing the Heaven Dou Empire and accompanying his uncle to Blue Silver City, had stars in his eyes.
'A true man should be like this.'
His admiration was evident, and he fantasized about having such an opportunity himself.
"Uncle, I want to join Blue Silver Academy. I want to acknowledge the Blue Silver King as my master."
As the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School members were leaving after their transaction, and Lan Tian also seemed to be departing, Xue Beng couldn't help but grab his uncle. If that fellow Xue Qinghe could acknowledge the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as his master, then he too could acknowledge the Blue Silver King as his master.
Although he spoke as he walked outside, amidst the numerous Spirit Douluo and Titled Douluo present, his voice was loud enough for them to hear.
However, most people merely glanced at him and paid no mind to this notoriously profligate prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Upon hearing the words, Prince Xue Xing's expression stiffened for a moment but he quickly recovered.
Currently, most of the Heaven Dou Empire leaned towards Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
Prince Xue Xing's status was increasingly diminished, and Xue Beng was even less significant, seen by others as utterly useless.
Under normal circumstances, if the Crown Prince had such control, he would have been very supportive.
However, the successive unexpected deaths of two capable princes made him constantly doubt Xue Qinghe's identity, even forcing him to verify his Spirit.
Because of this, their relationship was extremely poor.
This time, he had gone to great lengths to become a representative of the Heaven Dou Empire, aiming to observe various forces and seek collaborators.
"I will try to secure it for you."
From the situation just now, Prince Xue Xing was sure that Lan Tian was not an entirely unreasonable person.
Although he displayed a somewhat overbearing demeanor, it was also for the sake of securing certain benefits.
Therefore, as long as the price was sufficient, there was still a chance for him to accept Xue Beng.
He just didn't know if they could offer what the other party desired.
Although both parties were princes of the Heaven Dou Empire, their statuses could be said to be vastly different.
Logically, Prince Xue Xing, as a member of the Imperial Family, should have a higher status.
However, Blue Silver City did not rely on the Heaven Dou Imperial Family; even the kingship was offered to it through persistent begging.
It must be said that Prince Xue Xing was also very proactive.
While others were arranged to leave, he brought Xue Beng to Lan Tian.
And presented Xue Beng's request.
"Acknowledge him as a master?"
Lan Tian was a bit surprised. He had never taken on a disciple, nor had he ever considered it.
Looking at the two members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family blocking his way, dressed in luxurious clothes and possessing extraordinary bearing, yet lowering their posture before Lan Tian, Prince Xue Xing showed a somewhat fawning attitude, and Xue Beng was even more so, practically begging.
He also realized that the other party was probably looking for a patron. Under normal circumstances, Prince Xue Xing would have sought the help of Dugu Bo, with Dugu Bo as an ally.
But now, with no Titled Douluo to assist them, they were probably facing numerous difficulties in Heaven Dou City.
"Indeed, as long as His Majesty the Blue Silver King accepts Prince Xue Beng, we will prepare a generous apprenticeship gift for him, offered annually. Of course, the Blue Silver King can also state any needs he may have."
Prince Xue Xing was prepared to pay a hefty price to bring Lan Tian into the 'friend' category.
"I have no intention of taking on disciples."
Not to mention he originally had no intention of taking disciples, even if he did, Lan Tian would never accept someone like Xue Beng.
He refused without hesitation, but then he thought of the people Spirit Hall had infiltrated into the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
He also had some thoughts about the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Your Majesty the Blue Silver King, is there truly no chance at all?"
Xue Beng was so unhesitatingly rejected that he felt a bit dejected.
Even Prince Xue Xing, standing beside him, opened his mouth several times but still couldn't speak.
Mainly, the other party's status was no less than his, and his strength was even more incomparable. He truly had no confidence in persuading him.
He even worried that after this incident, the other party would contact Xue Qinghe.
"Taking disciples is out of the question. I have no intention of taking disciples. However, letting you join Blue Silver Academy is not a problem. If you have the ability, find a teacher yourself."
"Blue Silver Academy has no shortage of talented individuals."
Even with his own ideas, Lan Tian wouldn't push himself forward.
He simply made some arrangements.
If the other party performed well, he would send people to act.
If he was completely useless, then he would be treated as such.
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Blue Silver King, for the opportunity. May I ask how to enroll Xue Beng?"
Seeing Xue Beng about to speak again, Prince Xue Xing already stopped him.
Now they were the ones asking for a favor. While acknowledging a master wasn't possible, part of their goal was achieved.
Allowing Xue Beng to enter Blue Silver Academy to find talented individuals, help cultivate some people, and find a powerful teacher related to the Lan Family, this opportunity was clearly more probable than directly acknowledging Lan Tian as a master.
This way, they would still have a connection.
"Xiao Wuji, I'll leave this matter to you."
"The academy is also temporarily entrusted to you. Lan Zheng and the others have other matters to attend to."
Now that people from other forces were starting to leave, Lan Tian made no secret of his intentions.
He directly called Zhao Wuji to arrange Xue Beng's enrollment.
Zhao Wuji respectfully came forward, not thinking highly of Xue Beng.
Or rather, he didn't think highly of nobles in general.
But he could still follow Lan Tian's arrangements.
"Yes, old master."
"Then I'll leave it to you. If you have any issues, just find Xiao Wuji. I hope you can find a satisfactory teacher."
Everything was basically resolved and went smoothly. Lan Tian didn't appear harsh and even encouraged the other party, which was rare.
Before leaving, he even patted Xue Beng's shoulder, as if in encouragement.
This made Zhao Wuji's eyes widen, wishing he could switch places.
It also made Xue Beng's face flush with excitement.
For now, Lan Tian's encouragement was more powerful than anything else.
It was like he had been injected with a stimulant.
"I will work hard."
He even wondered if he had a chance to become someone praised by all, instead of a profligate son scorned by everyone.
His mind was filled with countless thoughts, but he could only watch Lan Tian gradually move away. Besides Xiao Lan, Lan Zheng and Lan Lu were by his side.
He currently had no possibility of standing behind the other party.
"Let's go, I'll get you enrolled."
"I'll make sure to explain the rules to you properly. Don't bring your noble trash into the academy, or I won't care if you're a prince or a king."
After Lan Tian left, Zhao Wuji also showed his true colors.
Under normal circumstances, besides those he admired, no one else could expect a good look from him.
So, at the academy, he was like a black-faced Yama, basically feared by everyone.
Teachers also liked to report disobedient students to him, leaving them to him for punishment.
These words made Xue Beng's face darken, feeling that his future days would not be easy.
But he had chosen his path, and there was no turning back.
He could only follow the other party steadily to enroll.