Two Major Discoveries, Worthy of a Title!

Qian Renxue walked to the sofa, glanced at Ning Fengzhi, and sighed softly:

"Teacher, don't be deceived by Ye Tian's humble exterior."

"In truth, he is an extraordinarily talented individual, just extremely low-key."

At this point, she had no choice but to reveal some of Ye Tian's abilities.

Otherwise, if she couldn't convince Ning Fengzhi now, the matter of Ye Tian being ennobled in Heaven Dou City would only lead to greater controversy.

"Teacher, you may not know this, but Ye Tian has done many great things in East Sea City. He ensured that every village now has a healer."

Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi chuckled lightly.

Indeed, this was a good deed, but nothing remarkable.

It wasn't worthy of much praise, as it was simply too ordinary.

Improving healthcare for commoners was commendable, but in the Heaven Dou Empire, commoners were the most abundant resource.

Qian Renxue continued, "He also made it possible for many commoners' children to attend school."

This was what she admired most about Ye Tian.

She had to admit that Ye Tian had broken new ground in this area.

Before this, only soul masters were deemed worthy of cultivation.

Ordinary people were ignored entirely.

But Qian Renxue believed that these people could indeed create value; they simply hadn't been placed in the right roles.

After all, they were the most populous group on the Douluo Continent, and their potential for generating value was enormous.

Even this statement failed to convince Ning Fengzhi of Ye Tian's capabilities.

In fact, even Ning Rongrong, standing beside him, almost burst out laughing.

This Ye Tian fellow seemed to excel at wasting effort.

What use was it to educate commoners?

Teaching ten thousand commoners with great care wouldn't equal the value of a single titled Douluo.

In her view, those without talent weren't worth nurturing.

It was simply a waste of resources.

"See? These are just insignificant things, nothing to be proud of."

Ye Tian shrugged and smiled faintly at Qian Renxue:

"Your Highness, I understand your desire to repay me, but I truly lack such grand abilities."

"So please, spare me."

Qian Renxue glared at him viciously, composed herself, and spoke firmly to Ning Fengzhi:

"Even if we disregard the fact that Ye Tian saved my life, his discovery of potatoes as a crop and the high furnace iron-smelting method alone are enough to earn him a Earl!"

"Your Highness, what are potatoes?"

Ning Rongrong rested her chin on her hand, voicing her curiosity.

"Why have I never heard of them?"

Sword Douluo, who had been silent, also became intrigued.

Discovering potatoes could earn someone a title?

"Is this potato some kind of divine plant?"

"No, it's not a divine plant," Ye Tian quickly interjected.

"It's just an ordinary crop, nothing extraordinary."

This Qian Renxue truly needed some discipline—she had a knack for revealing too much.

Hearing Ye Tian's words, Qian Renxue added nonchalantly, "Indeed, it's nothing extraordinary, just a crop that yields 5,000 kilograms per acre."

"Five thousand kilograms? That's not much," Ning Rongrong said, puzzled.

However, Ning Fengzhi's eyes widened, and he gasped:

"Did I hear that correctly? Five thousand kilograms!!"

"Is that a lot?" Ning Rongrong hesitated.

Sword Douluo chuckled, shaking his head. This little girl had spent too much time cultivating, completely out of touch with agriculture.

He explained, "To put it into perspective, if wheat is like a grandmaster among crops, then this potato is an ultimate Douluo among crops. Do you understand?"

"That impressive?" Ning Rongrong's pupils contracted in astonishment.

The gap between a grandmaster and an ultimate Douluo was immeasurable!

Qian Renxue said calmly, "If this crop is promoted nationwide, there will be no more hunger in Heaven Dou."

"More than that!" Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath.

"This is practically a tool for national strength!"

If commoners could be fed, nobles could collect more taxes.

The empire's finances would grow exponentially, enabling greater military investment.

This would undoubtedly strengthen the Heaven Dou Empire's overall power immensely.

Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi was thoroughly convinced. He looked at Ye Tian and said,

"You truly deserve a Earl for this achievement."

Now intrigued, Ning Fengzhi remembered that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe had mentioned Ye Tian's other invention: the high furnace iron-smelting method.

He asked, "Ye Tian, could you explain what this technique entails?"

Before Ye Tian could respond, Qian Renxue jumped in:

"It's simple—by increasing the height of the furnace, the quality of the iron improves severalfold."

Ning Rongrong chuckled. "Your Highness, surely this Ye Tian has tricked you. By that logic, the taller the furnace, the better the iron—what a joke!"

Qian Renxue replied calmly, "I witnessed it myself. There's no deception."

Hearing her confirmation, Ning Rongrong was shocked. She hadn't expected it to be true.

Ning Fengzhi marveled. Now, he was utterly certain that Ye Tian was an extraordinary talent.

Discovering potatoes could be chalked up to luck.

But inventing the high furnace iron-smelting method—this couldn't be mere coincidence.

Ye Tian was undeniably a miracle worker.

The importance of steel to a nation was self-evident.

Both soul masters and armies required refined steel for weapons and armor.

A revolutionary method of refining steel would immediately enhance a nation's strength—a qualitative leap!

As Crown Prince Qinghe had said, either of these discoveries alone was enough to earn Ye Tian a Earl.

If Ye Tian were also a soul master, he might even be granted a marquisate!

Sadly, Ye Tian could not cultivate.

"Your Highness, I now fully support your proposal to grant Ye Tian a Earl.

Discovering such a talent is truly a blessing for the Heaven Dou Empire!"

Qian Renxue smiled faintly, her expression calm.

Whether it was a blessing or not, she wasn't sure.

But one thing was certain: with Ye Tian's assistance, the Heaven Dou Empire's downfall was inevitable.

As this thought crossed her mind, her smile grew even brighter.

In the entire room, the only one with a bitter expression left was Ye Tian.

Even Ning Fengzhi had come around to support Qian Renxue's idea.

Didn't they realize they were inviting a wolf into their fold?

As expected of Heaven Dou Empire's honored guests, they had delivered the empire a true predator.

Realizing the situation was unchangeable, Ye Tian sighed helplessly:

"Your Highness, your kindness truly overwhelms me."

"No need to be so formal," Qian Renxue said with a radiant smile, waving her hand.

Off to the side, Ning Rongrong cast a curious glance at Ye Tian, her expression tinged with surprise.

She hadn't expected Ye Tian to have such remarkable achievements in other areas.

This reminded her of Tang San—perhaps only Tang San could surpass Ye Tian in accomplishments beyond soul mastery.

Of course, to Ning Rongrong, Ye Tian was merely a curiosity.

In her eyes, the world still revolved around power.

All other pursuits were secondary to the soul master's supremacy.

People like Ye Tian might enjoy their fleeting moments of prestige, but they'd never stand atop the continent.

(End of Chapter)

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