The position of Count, throughout the entire Empire, did not exceed a hundred individuals, and they even held a certain degree of say in major court affairs.
But that wasn't all. Emperor Xue Ye then looked at Xin, who was standing outside the team, happy for his students:
"Furthermore, I must also specially commend the teacher who cultivated Hear of Fire Academy. I believe everyone has witnessed the performance of the Hear of Fire Academy team. In my decades, I have never seen such an outstanding team and such seamless cooperation. I believe this is inextricably linked to the cultivation by Dean Xin of Hear of Fire Academy."
"Dean Xin, I wish to appoint you as Imperial Advisor, enjoying the treatment of a Marquis. After the competition, Hear of Fire Academy will merge with Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and Dean Xin will be the supreme Dean of this academy, with priority in selecting students within the Empire. Are you willing?"
Imperial Advisor?!
Marquis!
This status was extremely high.
Kings, Marquises, Generals, and Ministers, are they born into it? The Marquis here refers to the title of Marquis.
Often, only founding heroes and the emperor's descendants could obtain the title of Marquis.
And now, Emperor Xue Ye was actually trying to recruit Xin with the titles of Marquis and Imperial Advisor, which showed his immense Pay attention to for Xin.
Such treatment, it was likely that few people could resist it.
But Xin happened to be one of them.
Xin paused slightly, but quickly recovered and said something that astonished everyone:
"Thank you for Your Majesty's kindness, but I, Su, have no obsession with these powers and titles, nor do I intend to merge academies."
Emperor Xue Ye's expression immediately changed.
Ning Fengzhi smiled helplessly: "Your Majesty, I told you long ago that Dean Xin has no desire for these things, but you wouldn't believe me."
Xue Qinghe's eyes brightened a few more shades as he looked at Xin. This Dean Xin was truly… pure-hearted and indifferent to worldly desires, fearless of life and death.
To refuse an emperor like this, wasn't he afraid of being held accountable by the royal family?
Salas coughed:
"Since Dean Xin has no intention of seeking power, Spirit Hall is willing to provide Dean Xin with the best teaching environment. I believe Dean Xin also wishes to recruit some students with better aptitude. How about incorporating Hear of Fire Academy into our Spirit Hall's registry? Our Spirit Hall possesses the best Spirit Master student sources on the entire continent, and we can grant Dean Xin the position of Platinum Bishop. What do you think…?"
"There's no need for that either. Thank you for Spirit Hall's kindness." Xin slightly cupped his hands, interrupting Salas.
I don't want the Marquis and Imperial Advisor positions from the royal family, why would I care about a Platinum Bishop position from Spirit Hall?
Salas's eyes immediately darkened a few shades:
"Dean Xin, you must think carefully. Spirit Hall is the largest Spirit Master force on the entire continent. Incorporating your Hear of Fire Academy under Spirit Hall would benefit both parties."
"What? Does Platinum Bishop Salas intend to seize Hear of Fire Academy by force if it doesn't join Spirit Hall?"
A blossoming cherry tree was reflected behind Xin, and the ethereal aura he exuded, like an immortal descending to the mortal world, with the blood red sword releasing overwhelming killing intent caused Salas, the Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall, who was over eighty levels, to tremble and feel a hint of fear.