bookbashuk Chapter 9 Duke White Tiger
Chapter 9 Duke White Tiger
Qian Daoliu sheathed the Angelic Holy Sword, got out of bed, walked to the window, and opened it.
The morning sunlight streamed in and shone on his face.
There were already quite a few pedestrians on the street, and vendors had started setting up their stalls, with shouts rising and falling.
He took a deep breath and suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind.
Despite feeling lost, the things that need to be done still need to be done.
Qian Daoliu quickly washed up and went downstairs for breakfast.
The hotel breakfast was simple: a bowl of porridge, two steamed buns, and a dish of pickled vegetables.
He ate slowly, thinking about his next plans as he ate.
Today, I'll first go to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion to borrow some books and figure out the history of this era before making any plans.
After finishing his meal, Qian Daoliu paid for his room, left the hotel, and headed towards the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
Tianming City is more bustling during the day than at night.
Shops lined both sides of the street, pedestrians thronged shoulder to shoulder, and various vendors' cries mingled together, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Qian Daoliu walked through several streets and arrived at the gate of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
He looked around the mansion.
The gate was wide, and its vermilion paint gleamed in the sunlight.
The five large characters "White Tiger Duke's Mansion" on the plaque are written in a vigorous and elegant style.
There were no guards at the entrance.
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly; the owner of this mansion was quite confident.
He stepped forward and gently knocked on the door.
dong dong dong.
After waiting a while, the door opened a crack, and a servant poked his head out and glanced at him.
"What is it?" the servant asked.
Qian Daoliu didn't know who to approach, so he simply said, "I have come here specifically to pay a visit to the owner of this place. Please inform him of my arrival."
The servant looked him up and down and asked, "Who are you? His Highness the Duke does not easily receive outsiders."
Qian Daoliu thought for a moment and said, "I am titled Angel."
The servant looked on incredulously upon hearing this.
Title Douluo?
The person in front of me looks to be only in his twenties, yet he's a Title Douluo?
The servant had some doubts.
But I don't dare to gamble on whether this is true.
If he really is a Title Douluo, he is definitely not someone I can afford to offend.
"Hold on."
After the servant finished speaking, he closed the door.
Qian Daoliu stood still, waiting quietly.
……
After a while, the door was opened again.
Another middle-aged man was following the servant.
The servant was very respectful and pointed at Qian Daoliu, saying, "Head steward, this is the man who wishes to see the Duke."
The middle-aged man, referred to as the head butler, nodded slightly and looked at Qian Daoliu.
He didn't take Qian Daoliu seriously at first, thinking he was a liar.
But the next second, his pupils constricted.
Because he sensed a vast and boundless aura of soul power emanating from the other person, even more profound than his cousin's soul power.
You should know that my cousin is a level 92 Title Douluo.
Is this person even stronger than my cousin?
The middle-aged man quickly put away his nonchalant expression and introduced himself very solemnly.
"My name is Dai Tian, the head steward of the White Tiger Duke's mansion. May I ask your name, sir?"
Qian Daoliu had just been sizing up the middle-aged man and knew that he was a Soul Saint, so he answered with his name: "Qian Daoliu".
Dai Tian was slightly puzzled.
He had never heard of a titled Douluo with the surname Qian on the mainland.
But it wasn't showing on her face.
"So it's Brother Qian, please come in." Dai Tian stepped aside and gestured for him to enter. "His Excellency the Duke is currently having a meal and is about to head to the military camp to handle official business, so he has limited time. But if it is Brother Qian who is visiting, I believe His Excellency the Duke would be very willing to postpone his trip."
Qian Daoliu hummed in agreement and stepped into the White Tiger Duke's mansion.
He casually surveyed his surroundings.
The interior of the mansion is even more luxurious than the exterior.
Various rare flowers and trees are planted on both sides of the road paved with bluestone.
The pavilions and towers are arranged in a well-organized manner, and the artificial hills and flowing water complement each other.
Servants passed by from time to time, bowing to Dai Tian and then curiously observing Qian Daoliu.
Qian Daoliu estimated that there were at least twenty or thirty servants he had seen along the way.
This is just the tip of the iceberg.
Dai Tian led Qian Daoliu to the restaurant.
The restaurant is large, with a long table in the center that can accommodate twenty people at the same time.
The table was laden with a variety of exquisite dishes, but only two people were dining there.
One was a handsome man, who looked to be in his thirties, wearing a dark blue brocade robe, and had a calm and composed demeanor.
The other was a noblewoman, beautiful in appearance, wearing a light purple dress, and with elegant manners.
A dozen or so maids served tea, water, dishes, and soup around the dining table.
Dai Hao was discussing serious matters with Juno when he suddenly saw Dai Tian walk in. He frowned and was about to say something.
Then I noticed Sendo-ryu.
He could tell at a glance that Qian Daoliu's strength was no less than his own.
Dai Hao put down his chopsticks and asked Dai Tian, "And who is this?"
Dai Tian respectfully replied, "Your Grace, this is Qian Daoliu, Brother Qian, titled Angel Douluo. He says he has something to discuss with you."
Dai Hao raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
He didn't understand why a titled Douluo would seek him out.
The key point is that I've never heard of this person's name before, which is very unusual.
There are only a few titled Douluo on the mainland. He wouldn't dare say he knows them all, but he's at least heard of them.
But the person in front of him had neither a name nor a title he had ever heard of.
As the Duke of White Tiger, Dai Hao had long held a high position and was very good at managing his expressions, never revealing any particular expression from beginning to end.
He simply nodded slightly and asked with a smile, "Brother Qian, have you had breakfast yet?"
Juno was his wife, and putting everything else aside, she at least maintained a proper facade, flashing a polite smile and saying, "If you don't mind, please sit down with me."
Qian Daoliu shook his head: "I've already eaten."
Even so, out of courtesy, he walked to the dining table and sat down opposite Dai Hao.
Qian Daoliu cut to the chase: "This place is called the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. I presume you are the White Tiger Duke?"
Dai Hao frowned slightly upon hearing this.
He thought he was fairly well-known in mainland China, but after hearing Qian Daoliu's words, it seemed like he didn't know him at all.
Dai Hao coughed twice: "That's right, my name is Dai Hao, and I am the White Tiger Duke of the Star Luo Empire."
He paused, then introduced the lady beside him: "This is my wife, Juno."
A question also flashed through Qian Daoliu's mind.
He knew about the Star Luo Empire, and he also had a deep impression of the Dai and Zhu families.
But why is Dai Hao a duke?
Shouldn't it be the royal family?
If a member of the royal family reaches the rank of Title Douluo, normally, even if they cannot inherit the throne, they should at least be granted the title of King.
He's just a minor duke?
However, Qian Daoliu did not ask the question that was on his mind, but went straight to the point.
"I have a request to make, I wonder if it's possible?"
Upon hearing him refer to himself as "this old man," Dai Hao became even more certain of his identity as a Title Douluo, and his mind began to race.
He nodded and said, "Of course, no problem. Brother Qian, please feel free to ask. As long as it's within my power, I will grant your request."
Qian Daoliu said, "I would like to borrow your library."