Xue Ye: Quickly, Fetch My Son Qinghe! [4K]
"It's time to go back to Spirit City."
Led by the two elders, Qian Renxue emerged from the forest, hovering in the air. She took one last look in the direction of Heaven Dou City, her face showing little emotion.
Although she had lived in this city for several years, she could not possibly feel any sense of belonging; she did not like it here.
"Your Highness, we're leaving."
"Um."
The two voices rang in her ears, Qian Renxue nodded indifferently, but a beautiful light shone in her eyes.
After many years, she, the young master of the Worship Hall, is finally returning to her loyal Spirit City, and...
"Let's meet again in Spirit City."
"Brother Wulin."
A faint blush appeared on her face as she thought to herself.
Seeing Wulin again in Spirit City —isn't that another reason why she absolutely had to go back?
The three figures vanished in a flash, leaving behind only the unconscious officials in the Sunset Forest, being devoured by apex predators. As for who would survive...
We can only leave it to fate.
"..."
Meanwhile, at a hotel far outside the Star Dou Great Forest, just as Tang Wulin was Meditation on the sofa, Dugu Bo and Ye Lianci appeared before them.
"Your Highness, I have obtained the Eighth Soul Ring for the Ye Family. Now we can return."
Dugu Bo said respectfully.
"Um."
"It seems Senior Ye has made significant progress."
Tang Wulin smiled and responded, glancing at Ye Lianci had gained a great deal.
"It's all thanks to Your Highness and Elder Venom."
"I hunted down a 70,000-year-old Hundred Flower Beast for this old woman, and with the healing of my previous hidden injuries by Your Highness, the combined benefits have brought my cultivation to level 83."
Ye Lianci's face was full of gratitude, and she kept saying that she had never imagined that her path to becoming Soul Douluo would be so smooth, and all of this was thanks to the person in front of her.
If the other party hadn't already had a girl he liked, she would have genuinely wanted to marry her granddaughter to him.
"It would be great if it could improve things a lot."
"I believe that the healing abilities of the Nine Heart Begonia Soul Douluo are among the strongest in the world."
Tang Wulin smiled slightly and said kindly, "Of course, it's still inferior to the awakening of my own Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline."
"Your Highness is too kind."
Upon hearing this, Ye Lianci quickly shook her head. Even though she was now Soul Douluo, she was nothing in front of His Highness.
"Now that Senior Ye has obtained all his Soul Rings, let's prepare to head back."
Tang Wulin didn't pay much attention to it, but instead looked at the sky outside.
"We'll head back to Heaven Dou City first. If Sister Yanyan and Miss Ye are also going to Spirit City, we'll need to pack our things in advance."
He spoke frankly.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Upon hearing this, both Dugu Bo and Ye Lianci were taken aback, and then nodded heavily. The former was alright, since it was just him and his granddaughter, and it was convenient for them to go to Spirit City.
However, the Ye Family is a family with Soul Douluo- level experts, and many Soul Masters have joined them, so they need to be properly arranged.
While thinking about this, the two of them took the lead and walked to the hotel entrance, while Tang Wulin went to call the others.
"..."
"Time to go back!"
After arriving outside the hotel, Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong walked together, both looking delighted.
Especially for the former, who originally planned to run away but is now able to walk with Wulin and her sisters, her feelings are more than just simple happiness.
"Xiao Wu, don't say you don't want to go halfway through again this time, or you might not be able to run into her as easily next time."
Beside her, Ning Rongrong looked at her, smiled slightly, and said righteously.
"Yes, I know..."
"I won't leave again!"
Xiao Wu wore a beautiful smile and subconsciously glanced in Tang Wulin's direction, her smile becoming even sweeter.
As her teammate, Ning Rongrong naturally saw through the other person's little scheme at a glance, and a smile appeared on her face as well.
Only Zhu Zhuqing, who had witnessed all of this, remained silent, simply gripping Tang Wulin's hand tightly, as if this would allow her to firmly hold onto the man she loved.
"..."
Tang Wulin could sense the change in the other person's emotions, so he kissed his forehead and pulled him into his arms.
"Hey hey hey... Wulin, what are you doing?"
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting the other party to do this. She spoke somewhat flusteredly, her face flushed.
Of course, she wasn't against such intimacy; in fact, she quite liked it. It was just that it was happening in public!
"Can't I even hug my girlfriend?"
Tang Wulin shook his head and said seriously.
"But..."
Zhu Zhuqing felt incredibly shy. She was about to say that there were two seniors present, but when she thought of Xiao Wu and Rongrong, she pursed her lips and finally leaned against one of them.
"Can..."
She leaned against him and said softly.
She...
I like Wulin the most.
"Envious."
Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, sitting nearby, watched this scene unfold. They blinked, a thought surfacing in their minds, "When will we be able to have a relationship like that with each other?"
"..."
Gu Rong smiled helplessly, recalling the agreement his little princess had made with her best friend Xiao Wu, and a look of helplessness appeared on his face.
"Your Highness, Elder Bone, let's go."
It was only when Dugu Bo spoke to him that his thoughts were brought back to the present.
"Good."
Gu Rong nodded, and as he spoke, he led the others and flew away into the distance.
"..."
Meanwhile, far away in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace...
The Xue Ye. Although his face was pale, he had an indescribable joy in his eyes and felt refreshed.
It was as if a wild beast that hadn't eaten meat for years had finally had its fill, and in fact, that was exactly the case.
His health had been poor for many years, but he didn't know where Consort Qin had found the secret treasure that could restore his vitality at his advanced age.
"Um?"
"Qin Hui, what are you doing here?"
Just as Xue Ye was about to return to the main hall, he saw a figure who had been waiting at the door for a long time, with a complicated expression on his face. It was Qin Hui.
"Is something wrong today? I don't recall you ever looking so serious before."
Xue Ye looked at him with some doubt. The person in front of him was his most trusted and loyal confidant, whose status in the Heaven Dou Imperial Family could be said to be second only to the emperor.
Even his younger brother, Prince Xue Xing of the royal family, is probably not as powerful as him.
"Your Majesty, I was just about to come and see you, since you're resting for the next couple of days."
A lot has happened...
Qin Hui's face was full of gloom, and he was extremely distressed. His expression was not only solemn, but his heart was also in turmoil.
They had even completely forgotten the promise they made to the three Soul Douluo Educational Committee that His Majesty's rest should not be disturbed.
"For example...?"
"How are things going with Dugu Bo and Sect Master Ning?"
Xue Ye first asked a question with doubt, and then instantly remembered the very important question between the two.
Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi!
One of these two is Titled Douluo has made tremendous progress, with extremely strong cultivation, even comparable to the Titled Douluo powerhouses of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
The latter, Ning Fengzhi, is the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect World's Number One Support System Sect. He was once a close friend of the royal family, but for some reason, he had ignored their invitations before.
When the Heaven Dou Empire becomes powerful, he will definitely make Ning Fengzhi taste what it means to betray the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
"Your Majesty, regarding the Azure Scale Douluo Dugu Bo, according to my understanding and confirmation..."
"He has already joined the Spirit Hall, and his status is probably on par with Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei, with the title of Poison."
Qin Hui spoke slowly.
"I've joined the Spirit Hall..."
Upon hearing this, Xue Ye frowned instantly, his expression freezing on his face. This was undoubtedly the worst possible news.
Even joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, or the Clear Sky Sect would likely not result in anything like this.
But only the ambitious Spirit Hall...
The Xue Ye's face showed apprehension.
"What did Sect Master Ning say?"
"I've been busy with the Empress Dowager's affairs and resting lately, and haven't heard from Sect Master Ning. Has he said anything about Dugu Bo's situation?"
Xue Ye regained his senses and continued to ask.
The emergence of another top-tier expert in the Spirit Hall is huge bad news for all other forces. He figured Ning Fengzhi wouldn't just sit idly by and wait for his doom.
"Your Majesty, this..."
Qin Hui hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
"Um?"
"Qin Hui, what's the matter that you're having trouble telling me?"
Xue Ye frowned.
"It's not that there's something difficult to say, but rather..."
"Your Majesty, Sect Master Ning has never been here."
"Never been here before?"
Xue Ye frowned subconsciously. Something was wrong, nine-tenths wrong. Ning Fengzhi well enough to know him well; he was meticulous and wouldn't be completely oblivious to this.
"To be precise, not only did they never come here, but according to people in Seven Treasures City, they saw Azure Douluo Dugu Bo and Bone Douluo Gu Rong appear together..."
Even his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, has now entered the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Qin Hui spoke each word clearly.
Doesn't that mean...?
"Isn't it a good thing that Dugu Bo joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect instead of the Spirit Hall?"
Xue Ye breathed a sigh of relief and spoke up.
"..."
"Your Majesty, the problem is that Dugu Bo did indeed join the Spirit Hall. This was witnessed by three members of the Educational Committee. They personally escorted their granddaughter to process his withdrawal from the school that day."
"The fact that Dugu Bo appeared at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can only mean that the relationship between the two forces is getting closer..."
Qin Hui shook his head, not making his meaning too obvious.
Even so, Xue Ye was no fool, and he was suddenly taken aback, realizing exactly what the other party meant.
"Qin Hui, you mean..."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has already befriended the Spirit Hall, to the point that it's this good..."
A gray hue appeared on Xue Ye's face, and his heart was filled with even greater agitation. He gritted his teeth and said!
Sect Master Ning, Ning Fengzhi...
You once said I was the most wise and virtuous king in the entire continent, and that my son Xue Qinghe was the most outstanding crown prince. How come you have now turned against me and joined the Spirit Hall's ranks!
But while he was angry, he also panicked completely. Without the friendship of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the only other sect on the Heaven Dou Empire's mainland was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
But...
This sect only has one Titled Douluo!
"Quick..."
"Where is Qinghe? Quickly summon Qinghe!"
"He will definitely be able to think all of this through and give me the best and most suitable option."
Xue Ye took a deep breath and said.
Fine...
He also has the best prince.
Moreover, the other party had become Ning Fengzhi's disciple, who even claimed that Ning Fengzhi was his best disciple, so he must have some status.
"Your Majesty, this is the last piece of bad news."
Qin Hui couldn't help but sigh and grit his teeth.
As she spoke, she handed the other person the necklace that Xue Qinghe wore tightly, which was still stained with drops of blood.
"This is...?"
The Xue Ye's pupils dilated in shock. No one knows a son better than his father; he knew all too well that this necklace had been his son's favorite since childhood, and he was almost always by his side.
How did this thing end up in Qin Hui's hands?!
Could it be that...
Xue Ye's eyes widened gradually, until his breathing became heavier and his eyes turned bloodshot.
"His Majesty."
"His Crown Prince Hall, having heard what Prince Xue Xing said, went to Sunset Forest to search for a rabbit-like Soul Beast for the sake of the Empress, but unexpectedly encountered an attack by a top-tier Soul Beast."
"A large number of young officials were killed or wounded, and even General Wang Zhong perished while protecting His Crown Prince Hall, leaving only his head behind..."
"His Crown Prince Hall has unfortunately passed away."
"..."
"Cough--cough cough--"
At this moment, Xue Ye could no longer control himself. He coughed up several mouthfuls of blood and collapsed shakily onto his dragon throne.
His crown prince is gone, his Qinghe is gone!
Poison Douluo Dugu Bo defected to the Spirit Hall, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School ceased all communication with the Heaven Dou royal family. Now...
What should we do about this Heaven Dou?
At this moment, his already serious illness worsened, and he became even more listless.
"His Majesty--"
Seeing the other party's reaction, Qin Hui was also taken aback and quickly said in a serious tone, "His Highness the Crown Prince Hall is already gone. If His Majesty were to suffer an accident as well, the Heaven Dou Empire would truly be finished."
"Xue Xing..."
"Call Xue Xing over here!"
Xue Ye gritted his teeth.
"I know of Qin Hui's loyalty."
"But I have my own plans."
Seeing Qin Hui's respectful demeanor, Xue Ye felt his mood improve considerably and slowly said.
Of course he knew that he only had one son, the Fourth Prince Xue Beng, who was raised by Xue Xing and also had a group of people belonging to the other party.
Therefore, no matter how much he blamed Xue Xing, he wouldn't do anything to her, but Qinghe's death was directly related to his younger brother.
He was determined to get an explanation from them!
"Ah-pee!"
At the Prince's residence, Prince Xue Xing suddenly sneezed, his not-so-handsome face showing a hint of confusion and utter bewilderment.
"Uncle, what's wrong?"
Beside him, the Fourth Prince Xue Beng sat with a Guanyin-like expression on his face and asked.
"Fine."
"He probably caught a cold."
"..."