The Little One Is Not Wrong, The Duke Is Wrong!

Star Luo Empire Border, not far from the Ming Dou Mountain Range, inside the barracks.

The generals who had originally come only to discuss military affairs ended up being forced to eat a huge piece of gossip. They sat with rigid posture, but their eyes kept sneaking glances at White Tiger Duke Dai Hao's face, which was as dark as charcoal.

Outside the tent, the atmosphere was icy cold. No one dared to speak, afraid of touching the commander's sore spot.

After a moment of silence, Dai Hao suddenly spoke, lashing out at a confidant beside him: "I'm out here protecting the country and the family, yet Yun'er and Yuhao have been living such a hard life at home. Why didn't you report this to me?!"

Before the confidant could answer, Dai Hao continued harshly: "And also, Xu Qian allowed Dai Huabin to bully elders and brothers in the mansion, acting arrogantly and tyrannically, managing the entire White Tiger Duke Mansion into a complete mess!"

"Why didn't you report any of this to me?! Do you still see me as the White Tiger Duke?!"

Hearing Dai Hao's interrogation, the confidant was momentarily stunned, a flicker of confusion in his eyes, but he quickly caught on. He fell to his knees with a thud, weeping and wailing as he begged: "These... these were all orders from the Duchess, telling me not to tell the Duke!"

"I was black-hearted and took the Duchess's money. She also threatened my family, so I didn't dare disobey. Duke, please spare me this once! I know I was wrong!"

Dai Hao looked at this quick-witted subordinate, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, then pressed further: "Then I ordered you many times to bring gifts back to Yun'er and Yuhao. Why were they still living so miserably?!"

The confidant kowtowed, crying out: "Those... those gifts, I skimmed them all... not a single one was delivered!"

"How dare you! Do you think my sword is dull?!" Dai Hao erupted in fury, his beard and hair bristling without wind, his roar like a tiger's howl as he drew his treasure sword with a clang!

"Hmph, considering the years you've followed me, you won't escape death today, but I'll protect your family from Xu Qian's poison hand!"

"Thank you, Duke! Thank you, Duke! I'll repay this great kindness in my next life!" The confidant knelt on the ground, stretching out his neck.

Seeing this, Dai Hao sighed and said flatly: "At this point, is there anything else you want to confess? If so, speak up. I don't want you to die with grievances."

"I have no grievances—it's the Duke who has been wronged!"

The confidant kowtowed and wailed: "I deserve ten thousand deaths for meddling and driving a wedge between the Duke and Madam Yun'er and Young Master Yuhao, causing the Duke to be wronged and misunderstood by Young Master Yuhao..."

"They say a man's words are kind at death. I only hope the Duke can clear up the misunderstanding with Madam and Young Master soon, to lessen some of the sins I've committed."

"Sigh, if only you had realized this sooner." Dai Hao let out a regretful sigh, then without hesitation swung his sword and cut off the confidant's head.

Looking around at the generals with varied expressions, Dai Hao waved his hand to have the confidant's body dragged away.

Then he said: "To be honest, I'm also at fault. I was too focused on guarding the border and protecting the country. If I had taken some time to personally care for mother and son, Yuhao wouldn't have come to see me as an enemy."

Hearing this, no matter what the generals thought inwardly, they all outwardly expressed that the Duke was devoted to the country and the people, and neglecting his family was inevitable. As long as the misunderstanding was resolved later, he would surely reconcile with his flesh and blood.

Soon, the generals dispersed. Dai Hao waved over another subordinate and ordered: "Send someone to spread the news. In the shortest time possible, let the entire continent know what happened here."

"Also... give Seventh a proper burial. From now on, double the benefits for his family."

Meanwhile, in the Star Luo Imperial Palace, Emperor Xu Jiawei watched the Heavenly Screen while arranging for someone to rush to the White Tiger Duke Mansion at top speed to check whether Huo Yun'er and Huo Yuhao were still inside.

If they were, he would bring mother and son back and find a way to mend relations, while also preventing White Tiger Duchess Xu Qian from taking reckless, irrational actions.

If they weren't, he would keep an eye on Xu Qian to stop her from fleeing, and leave the mess for Dai Hao to handle when he returned.

Though the content in the Heavenly Screen had yet to be verified, when it concerned the safety of the Star Luo Royal Family, it was best to treat it as true for now!

If evidence later proved the Heavenly Screen's content was real, then there was no question—cut off Xu Qian directly! Strike her from the family tree!

After all, the stakes were too high. Even if Xu Qian was the emperor's own sister, he wouldn't hesitate to abandon her when necessary.

The Heavenly Screen continued playing.

[Unable to persuade Yuhao to change his surname, Huo Yun'er had no choice but to agree. However, she still refused to move out of the Duke Mansion as Huo Yuhao suggested.

She firmly told Huo Yuhao that all the hardship was worth it, and once Dai Hao returned, they would have a good life.

Unable to convince his mother, Huo Yuhao had to find his own way to sell grilled fish, earn money to treat her injuries, and improve their living conditions.

Time passed quickly. By the time Huo Yuhao was eleven years old, mother and son still hadn't seen Dai Hao return.

Unable to endure any longer, Huo Yuhao claimed he wanted to go soul hunting and attend school, but was afraid to travel alone. This finally persuaded his mother to leave the Duke Mansion together.

The two traveled onward. Under Huo Yuhao's deliberate guidance, they left the Star Luo Empire and entered the neighboring Heaven Spirit Empire.

After settling his mother and leaving behind the money he had saved over years of selling grilled fish, Huo Yuhao bid her farewell and set off alone for the Star Dou Great Forest.

On the way, he ate grilled fish to stave off hunger and chanced upon Tang Ya and Bei Bei, who were also out soul hunting.

Faced with the outgoing Tang Ya, Huo Yuhao didn't hold back. He showed off his grilled fish skills and invited the two to share a meal.

But afterward, he didn't deepen the acquaintance. He turned and left, continuing on toward the Star Dou Great Forest.]

This small segment in the Heavenly Screen's images didn't feel particularly special to most people.

Except for those from Shrek Academy.

Bei Bei was one of the Outer Court Twin Stars, and because of him, Tang Ya was also quite well-known at Shrek Academy.

Their appearance in the Heavenly Screen stirred up no small commotion among Shrek's students and teachers.

To avoid a bunch of Titled Douluo gathering below the new student dormitory and causing a stir, Shrek Academy's high-level officials had already moved to the shore of Sea God Lake.

Mu En watched his great-grandson, who looked spirited and youthful in the Heavenly Screen, and after a moment's thought, said: "Ten days ago, Bei Bei came to see me, saying he was going soul hunting with Tang Ya."

"If I calculate the time, assuming everything went smoothly, they should be about due to return."

Qian Duoduo rubbed his chin thoughtfully and said: "If the Heavenly Screen's images match reality, then this kid might have just attached his first soul ring not long ago."

"Our academy's admission standard is Soul Power reaching level 15. This kid just attached his first soul ring, so he clearly doesn't meet that."

"So, if Bei Bei and the others didn't bring him back to the academy, he probably went to Heaven Spirit Empire, where his mother is."

Elder Song, whose martial soul was the Azure Shadow Divine Eagle, glanced at Mu En, then stood up and said: "I'll go take a look over at Heaven Spirit. With my speed, going all out, it won't take long."