Waiting for the Right Moment

Xiao Yun smiled awkwardly and retorted, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, this was not my intention. If they had not gone too far in bullying me, I would not have thought of ways to deal with them."

After a pause, he continued, "And even if I spent a great deal of effort dealing with them, would it actually cause them any harm?"

Xue Qinghe had no way to refute that. For Dai Mubai, the most likely punishment would probably be deportation back to his country. There was absolutely no way he would be allowed to die in Heaven Dou Empire, as that would cause far too much trouble. At most, they could only demand some Supplies or territorial resources in return.

Seeing Xue Qinghe's expression, Xiao Yun could guess the outcome. However, he could not be bothered to say anything more. As long as he could split up the Shrek Seven Devils in advance, that would already be a major victory.

As for Tang San, he had already exposed his information. Xue Qinghe, as the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou Empire, probably would not do anything to him. But Qian Renxue, as the Young Master of Spirit Hall, was harder to predict. On the surface, Tang San was likely the son of the man who had killed her father, the son of Spirit Hall's most wanted criminal. In truth, Qian Renxue was the daughter of the great enemy who had driven Tang San's mother to her death. Later on, it was also her mother who had forced the person Tang San loved most to sacrifice herself. The two were utterly opposed enemies. Xiao Yun had no idea whether the author of the original work had lost her mind over romance, forcing Qian Renxue to become stupid enough to fall for Tang San and repeatedly try to recruit him. It completely defied logic and any normal person's values.

Her mother was no better. She was clearly a formidable ruler of Spirit Hall, yet she insisted on loving a useless man who could not even break through Rank 29. When she had been young, it could be explained as inexperience and the innocence of a young girl. But after several decades, she had become a decisive political creature who controlled a vast empire, had even become a god, and killed without hesitation. Yet she would still pour out her heart for the unattainable love of decades ago? That was completely impossible, unless someone had tampered with something behind the scenes.

In Xiao Yun's opinion, it was highly likely that the Asura God had interfered during the Rakshasa God Trial, just as the Rakshasa God had interfered with Tang Chen's Asura God Trial. He had deliberately left the Rakshasa God's heir with a weakness. Otherwise, none of this could be explained.

Still, these were only his own speculations and had little to do with the present matter.

He had already explained what he had come to tell Xue Qinghe. Xiao Yun bade farewell. "Your Highness the Crown Prince, I have told you the information I just learned, and you also know my deductions. As for how Tang San should be handled, you should think it over carefully yourself. I will take my leave now."

Although Xue Qinghe found it strange that Xiao Yun believed she intended to deal with Tang San, she calmly said, "Very well. Take care. I will not see you out. If you receive any more news, report it to me promptly."

"Understood." After speaking, Xiao Yun bowed and backed away a few steps before turning to leave Xue Qinghe's Study Room.

After Xiao Yun left, Xue Qinghe also departed from the Study Room and arrived at an underground secret chamber. She poured Soul Power into the Crystal Ball at its center and began contacting her grandfather.

Very soon, Qian Daoliu's figure appeared within the Crystal Ball. He was delighted when he saw Qian Renxue and greeted her, "Light Snow, are you well?"

"Grandfather, there is no need to worry. I am fine."

"Then does Light Snow have something to report?"

"Yes. I received reliable news that Tang Hao, the enemy who severely injured my father, may very well appear in Heaven Dou City."

Upon hearing Tang Hao's name, Qian Daoliu became much more serious. He asked solemnly, "Light Snow, how did you learn this?"

Qian Renxue then repeated Xiao Yun's discoveries one by one. Finally, she added her own opinion. "I believe Xiao Yun's deduction is most likely the truth."

Qian Daoliu pondered for a while before suggesting, "Light Snow, do not touch this Tang San for now. If his father truly is Tang Hao, then once he flies into a rage, the strength around you will absolutely be unable to protect you. You only need to deal with Dai Mubai and use him to provoke conflict between Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire. As for Tang San, I will arrange for others to handle him. At the same time, I will send people to Holy Spirit Village to investigate Tang Hao."

"Understood, Grandfather. Then shall we leave it at that for now?"

"Wait, Light Snow. Pay close attention to this man named Xiao Yun. He can infer so much from information that everyone already knows. He must be extremely intelligent. Be careful when dealing with him."

"Grandfather, do not worry. He is merely an Ordinary Person. Even if he has some ulterior motive, I can deal with him easily."

"That is good. Remember, do not target Tang San for the time being. Leave the arrangements to my side."

"Alright, Grandfather."

After saying that, Qian Renxue withdrew her Soul Power, and the communication between the two sides immediately ended.

Meanwhile, after Xiao Yun left the Crown Prince's Mansion, he immediately headed near the plaza of Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City. He found a Tavern, chose a seat with a view of Spirit Hall Plaza, and sat down.

A waitress promptly came over to serve him. After spending five Gold Soul Coins to order some food, he began eating while he waited.

Xiao Yun had no idea what decision Zhu Zhuqing would make after receiving the message.

Time passed second by second.

On Shrek's side, after getting up early in the morning, they began acting separately. Flender went out alone, likely to find Liu Erlong and secure a way out for the Shrek group.

Zhao Wuji led Tang San, Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, and Oscar to Heaven Dou City's Great Soul Arena to watch the matches.

Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing, the Three Women, went out shopping together. As for their safety, there was basically no need to worry. Ning Rongrong was the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Royal Family were currently in a period of close cooperation. No blind noble would dare harass Young Lady Ning Rongrong.

Moreover, it had only been around two years since Ning Rongrong left Heaven Dou City, so many people still recognized the Young Lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

While shopping with Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing was also considering whether she should keep the appointment.

If this had been two years ago, she would have gone without hesitation. But now, she was somewhat uncertain. Since the other party had invited her alone rather than the others, there had to be a reason. It was very likely that the person had issues with someone in the team.

Furthermore, she could not be sure whether the other party was truly who they claimed to be. What if it was a scammer? What if it was an enemy's trap? She could not make up her mind at all.