Heaven Dou Royal Academy!
After returning from the imperial palace, Xue Beng immediately sought out Prince Xue Xing...
He said with a complex expression, "Uncle, I'm back!"
Xue Xing did not rush to ask about what happened in the imperial palace. Instead, he patted Xue Beng on the shoulder and said, "Xue Beng, it's good that you're back safely."
Then, he continued, "But judging from your expression, you must have been taunted quite a bit during your visit to the imperial palace to see your elder brother!"
Without the other saying anything, he could guess as much!
After all, his brother had been completely deceived by the imposter Xue Qinghe!
Xue Beng was momentarily stunned before nodding and agreeing, "Yes, Uncle!"
"As you said, because of my poor reputation at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Father Emperor has a bad impression of me, and he even seems reluctant to see me!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Xing couldn't help but show a pained expression, "Is that so? You've had a tough time!"
Although the former didn't show it, the process must have been tortuous!!
At this moment, Du Gu Bo abruptly interjected, "Prince Xue Xing, why don't we let Crown Prince Xue Beng tell us exactly what happened first?"
Xue Xing thought that made sense, and immediately said to Xue Beng again, "Xue Beng, please tell us the whole story of what happened. This way, we can also analyze the situation a bit."
Xue Beng frowned slightly, obviously somewhat reluctant to bring it up...
But given that this matter involved his own life, and even that of the entire Tiandou Empire...
He had no choice but to steel himself and start recounting, "Uncle, the specific situation is like this, after I entered the imperial palace..."
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After listening to Xue Beng's account, Xue Xing's face grew even darker...
He clenched his fist and couldn't help saying, "Xue Beng, are you implying that your elder brother was already starting to change his attitude towards you, but the entrance of that imposter ruined everything?"
Xue Beng affirmed, "Yes, Uncle!"
"That Xue Qinghe clearly did it on purpose, with the aim of preventing me from having any alone time with Father Emperor!"
Xue Xing snorted coldly, "It seems that there are spies left behind by that imposter within the Tian Dou Royal Academy!"
"Even if you went to the imperial palace silently, this news still reached his ears in no time!!"
It is unthinkable to believe that Heaven Dou Royal Academy does not have the opponent's spies planted within!
Du Gu Bo pursed his lips and offered, "Prince Xue Xing, do you need me to conduct a thorough search?"
Xue Xing glanced at him and shook his head, "I appreciate the kindness of Poison Douluo, but the opponent probably wouldn't leave any incriminating evidence so easily. Even if we turned everything upside down, it's unlikely we'd find any clues."
Du Gu Bo, hearing this, said nothing more...
Indeed, although he was adept at using poison, he was not good at interrogation...
Unless, poisoning everyone in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy??
Such a thing would never be allowed!
Seeing this, Xue Beng continued to inquire, "Uncle, given the current situation, should I still go to the imperial palace to see Father Emperor? With that imposter there, I'm afraid it will be hard to find a good opportunity!!"
"And he might take the opportunity to harm me!!"
I'm not afraid of dying; I fear dying without purpose!!
Xue Xing seemed to misunderstand his concern and quickly reassured, "Xue Beng, you have nothing to fear, your uncle is here, and I won't let anything happen to you!"
He paused for a moment and then continued, "Actually, just yesterday, Poison Douluo and I discussed and reached an agreement!"
Xue Beng glanced at Xue Xing and then looked at the expressionless Du Gu Bo...
"Uncle, what is this agreement you speak of??"
Prince Xue Xing said in an extremely serious tone, "From now on, Poison Douluo will no longer stay by my side but will be responsible for protecting you closely!"
Xue Beng's eyes widened in disbelief, "What?? How can this be? Uncle, your situation is no easier than mine, if you're without Senior Poison Douluo's protection, I fear..."
He never imagined his uncle would go to such lengths for him!
But Prince Xue Xing interrupted without hesitation, "Xue Beng, do not forget that I am a prince of the Tiandou Empire; I won't be at anyone's mercy just because I lose the protection of Poison Douluo!"
"I can handle my own safety!"
Xue Beng still hesitated, "But Uncle..."
He always felt his uncle's words sounded like he was settling his affairs...
Seeing that Xue Beng was still indecisive, Prince Xue Xing immediately rebuked, "There are no 'buts.' This is my decision!"
"Moreover, just as you said before, frequent comings and goings at the imperial palace mean that imposter Xue Qinghe might send someone to launch an attack on you!"
"Having Poison Douluo's protection might not be completely infallible, but at least it greatly increases your safety!!"
Xue Beng looked at Du Gu Bo with some embarrassment, "But... would Senior Poison Douluo be willing to protect me?"
Uncle has favors with Senior Poison Douluo; that's why he's willing to protect me closely!
Would he be willing to do the same for me?
Du Gu Bo immediately replied, "Lord Xue Beng, please do not overthink it. This is the result of my discussions with Prince Xue Xing, and I will naturally abide by it and ensure your safety!"
Realizing he could not change their minds, Xue Beng took a deep breath and made up his mind...
"In that case, Xue Beng will no longer decline!"
"From here on, I will be in the care of Senior Poison Douluo!"
Both his uncle and Senior Poison Douluo placed such trust in him, he absolutely could not let his imposter brother's plans succeed!!
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Chen Xin and the others, waiting outside, saw that Xu Sheng and Ning Fengzhi had not concluded their conversation...
Gu Rong could not help but glance at Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, suggesting, "It's boring to just wait here. Elders, why not go to the battle platform to spar a bit?"
He was eager to test what these two elders' real strengths were!
At these words, Jiang Long Douluo's eyes lit up, "Good idea, to have the opportunity to battle the renowned Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo is truly irresistible."
He had long been irked by those two and saw this occasion as a perfect chance to crush their spirits!!
Qianjun Douluo crossed his arms, "I have no issue with it, but a sparring between Super Douluo level experts might end up destroying your sect's grounds if we're not careful!"
Chen Xin heard the challenge in those words and laughed coldly!
He retorted, "Elder Qian Jun need not worry about that; the grounds of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect are not so easily destroyed!"
For a moment, the air between them was thick with the smell of gunpowder...
Because this spar represented not just individuals, but the Worship Hall and the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!!
Whichever side lost might not be able to hold their heads high in the future!!
Just then, Ning Fengzhi's voice came from inside the hall...
"Stop it, Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, how can you fight with the guests who have come from afar? This would be beneath the dignity of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!"
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