Heaven Dou City, If They Won't Give It, Take It by Force

Heaven Dou Empire.

Heaven Dou City.

Inside an Elegant Room at a luxurious hotel, Second Prince Xue Luochuan, dressed in Heaven Dou royal attire, slowly swirled the wine in his cup as he raised his eyes toward Third Prince Xue Haicang, who wore the same attire.

"Third brother, what do you think about Sect Leader Ning becoming Eldest brother's teacher?"

As Xue Luochuan spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Xue Haicang's expression.

"What do I think?"

"Eldest brother has outstanding political talent, and now Father Emperor has made Sect Leader Ning his teacher. He probably intends to name Eldest brother Crown Prince and make him the Empire's Heir Apparent."

"Second brother, are you asking this because you are dissatisfied with Father Emperor's arrangements, or because you refuse to accept Eldest brother?"

After asking in return, Xue Haicang lowered his head to look at the wine cup in his hand. A glint known as ambition flickered deep within his eyes.

"Hehe~"

"Third brother, what are you saying? We have always been the closest since childhood. If others do not understand me, do you not?"

"How could I possibly be dissatisfied with Father Emperor's arrangements?"

Xue Luochuan gently swirled his wine cup, the emotions in his eyes constantly shifting.

Hearing this, Xue Haicang said nothing more. Instead, he lifted his eyes to look at Xue Luochuan before him, meeting his gaze.

The Elegant Room gradually fell silent.

The two merely gazed at each other in silence. For a time, neither spoke again.

After a while.

Xue Haicang was the first to look away and ask, "Second brother, you did not call me here just for a simple meal, did you?"

"Why not?"

"Third brother, do not overthink it. I asked you here this time only to get together and have a chat."

As Xue Luochuan spoke, he heavily emphasized the final few words. "Third brother, some things, some possessions, can only be obtained by fighting for them and taking them. If they truly refuse to give them to us, then taking them by force is not out of the question."

"What do you think?"

Xue Luochuan raised his wine cup and extended it toward Xue Haicang.

"Fight for them and take them?"

Xue Haicang narrowed his eyes, seeming to understand something. He reached for the wine cup beside him but did not raise it. "I think Second brother makes some sense. But if there is only one of something, then even if the two of us..."

Though Xue Haicang did not finish his words, Xue Luochuan already understood what he meant.

"May the more capable one win!"

Xue Luochuan softly uttered those four words.

Xue Haicang smiled and raised his wine cup, clinking it against Xue Luochuan's in midair with a crisp ring.

Almost at the same time, they withdrew their cups and drained the wine in one gulp.

Two months later.

A carriage slowly entered Heaven Dou City.

The curtain over the carriage window was lifted, and Bai Wanwan looked through it at the street to the side.

As the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City was no less prosperous than Spirit City. If one had to compare them, they each had their own merits.

After taking a few casual glances, Bai Wanwan lowered the curtain and fell into thought.

Due to her interference, Qian Renxue had not gone to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family as an Undercover agent. As a result, people who had already died in the original story were still alive now, such as the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's Eldest Prince Xue Qinghe, Second Prince Xue Luochuan, and Third Prince Xue Haicang.

Thus, Bai Wanwan could not quite grasp the current situation within the imperial family, nor did she know what changes their existence would bring to Heaven Dou City.

"Wanwan, what are you thinking about?"

Qian Renxue reached out and pinched Bai Wanwan's cheek, her gentle voice sounding inside the carriage.

"I was thinking about whether the situation in Heaven Dou City is the same as we expected."

Bai Wanwan slowly raised her head, a hint of seriousness appearing in her eyes.

"What is there to think about? Plans can never keep up with changes. Whether it is the same as we expected will become clear once we investigate."

Qian Renxue spoke somewhat nonchalantly.

Just as they were talking, the carriage slowly came to a stop. Yang Wushuang's voice sounded from outside. "Young Master, Young Lady, how is this hotel? If it is unsuitable, this subordinate will find another."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue reached out and lifted the curtain, examining the hotel before them.

From the outside, the hotel gave off an elegant impression. Though it was not the best hotel in Heaven Dou City, it was certainly not bad.

"No need. We will stay here for now."

"Yang Wushuang, make a trip to Spirit Hall and bring back a copy of the general intelligence on all the forces in Heaven Dou City."

"Guibao, handle our check-in at the hotel."

"Moxiong, come with Wanwan and me. We will take a good look around Heaven Dou City and learn about the situation here."

After making the arrangements, Qian Renxue pushed open the carriage door and stepped out together with Bai Wanwan.

Standing on the bustling street.

Qian Renxue swept her gaze over the surroundings, then took Bai Wanwan's hand and headed in one direction.

After Moxiong jumped down from the front of the carriage, he followed behind them to protect their safety.

After Yang Wushuang stepped out of the carriage, he headed toward Spirit Hall.

Guibao, meanwhile, entered the hotel to arrange their accommodations.

After handling their lodging, Guibao did not leave the hotel. Instead, he sat in the resting area by the entrance, closed his eyes, and quietly waited for Qian Renxue, Bai Wanwan, and the others to return.

Meanwhile.

Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan walked hand in hand along the prosperous, noisy street. Combined with their exceptional beauty, they were like a stunning sight to behold, attracting countless gazes along the way.

Moxiong followed silently behind them, but he remained constantly alert to the surroundings.

Before long, Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan stopped in front of a drink vendor. After buying two drinks, Bai Wanwan began looking around.

"Sister, Heaven Dou City does not seem to have any fun places."

As Bai Wanwan spoke, she took a sip from her drink.

"Mm, we have not seen anything interesting so far. Let us keep looking around. Since it is our first time here, we can treat it as getting familiar with the area."

Qian Renxue stepped forward.

Bai Wanwan quickly followed her pace.

But just as Moxiong was about to follow them, his steps paused almost imperceptibly, and his gaze casually swept behind him.

His eyes gradually narrowed.

With his senses, he could clearly detect a tail behind them.

He slowly withdrew his gaze.

After looking at Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan ahead, Moxiong thought for a moment and did not mention it. Instead, he stepped forward and followed them.

There was no need to spoil Young Master and Young Lady's mood over something like this. If they truly came looking for trouble, he could simply crush them to death.