Holding Heaven Dou Accountable, Xue Xing Was Scared to Tears! Crown Prince Xue Qinghe?

Early the next morning, Heaven Dou City, Prince Xue Xing's Mansion.

There was none of the expected tension. The gates of the Prince Mansion stood wide open.

Prince Xue Xing stood stiffly at the foot of the steps with the mansion's stewards, his expression rigid.

Han Yu climbed the steps with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression calm.

Dugu Bo followed half a step behind him.

"Se... Sect Master Han, you honor this humble mansion with your presence. I failed to welcome you from afar."

Prince Xue Xing forced out a smile uglier than a grimace and cupped his hands, his gaze sweeping complicatedly over Dugu Bo beside him.

Dugu Bo snorted coldly without even raising his eyelids.

Without slowing, Han Yu strode straight through the mansion gates as though he were the master here:

"Looks like that old fellow Xue Ye has already taught you how to speak."

Prince Xue Xing's eye twitched violently. He lowered his head in humiliation and followed behind:

"His Majesty has decreed that Xue Beng brought this upon himself by offending Sect Master Han."

The main hall of the Prince Mansion.

Han Yu naturally took the seat of honor. Taking the teacup offered by a trembling maid, he lightly skimmed away the foam:

"Since you know he brought it upon himself, does Your Highness still want the 'explanation' Meng Shenji mentioned?"

"I wouldn't dare!"

Prince Xue Xing's legs went limp, and he nearly fell to his knees. Cold sweat poured down his forehead:

"Meng Shenji was spouting nonsense!

I absolutely never meant to demand an explanation from the Ling Tian Sect!

Xue Beng offended the Sect Master. I apologize to the Sect Master on his behalf!"

Dugu Bo looked down at the sweat-soaked Xue Xing, his tone indifferent:

"Xue Xing, you saved my life back then. In return, this old man safeguarded the Heaven Dou Imperial Family for many years and deterred countless political enemies for you.

Now that my poison has been cured and I have joined the Ling Tian Sect, all debts and grievances between us are settled."

"Yes... Poison Douluo, you are right..."

Prince Xue Xing gritted his teeth, not daring to raise his head at all.

Han Yu set down his teacup. Its base struck the table with a crisp clink.

The hall instantly fell deathly silent.

"I came here today for only one thing."

Han Yu looked down at Prince Xue Xing. His voice was not loud, yet it carried bone-chilling coldness:

"The Ling Tian Sect acts without restraint.

You, and Xue Ye, had better keep your subordinates in line.

If there is a next time..."

Han Yu rose to his feet and walked outside, his airy words echoing through the hall.

"I won't mind letting the Heaven Dou Empire change its surname."

Only after the footsteps of Han Yu and Dugu Bo had completely faded beyond the mansion did Prince Xue Xing collapse into his chair as though all strength had left him. He gasped for breath, his back already drenched in cold sweat.

"Prepare the carriage..."

Prince Xue Xing's voice was hoarse, his eyes filled with boundless terror:

"Prepare the carriage, quickly!

I must enter the palace and see His Majesty immediately!"

Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Imperial Study.

Prince Xue Xing stumbled and crawled into the hall, his voice shrill:

"Your Majesty!

That Han Yu... Han Yu is completely insane!"

Xue Ye frowned tightly and barked:

"Why are you panicking like this?!

What exactly did he do?

Did he attack you?"

"N-no, he didn't attack..."

Prince Xue Xing trembled all over, his teeth chattering:

"But he made a declaration!

He said the Ling Tian Sect acts without restraint and told us to keep our subordinates in line..."

Xue Ye's expression darkened:

"That's all?"

"He also said..."

Prince Xue Xing swallowed, cold sweat dripping from his forehead onto the golden tiles:

"He said that if there was a next time, he wouldn't mind letting the Heaven Dou Empire... change its surname!"

Bang!

The imperial brush in Xue Ye's hand snapped in two. He abruptly rose to his feet, his eyes bloodshot:

"Outrageous!

Does he truly think my Heaven Dou Empire has no one?!

Could an army of a million men not crush a mere Ling Tian Sect!"

Prince Xue Xing knelt on the ground, weeping bitterly:

"Please quell your anger, Your Majesty!

Dugu Bo is utterly devoted to him. Neither of them has any regard for the imperial family.

For Han Yu to dare say such things, his backing must be more than just one Poison Douluo. We cannot afford to provoke him!"

The Imperial Study was as silent as death, filled only with Xue Ye's heavy breathing.

After a long while, Xue Ye slumped back onto the dragon throne, as though he had aged ten years in an instant:

"Change its surname... What a fine 'change its surname'..."

He closed his eyes, forcibly suppressing the humiliation and killing intent in them:

"Pass down my order. Select the finest medicinal herbs, Soul Bones, and treasures from the national treasury."

Prince Xue Xing froze and raised his head:

"Your Majesty, this is..."

"Summon Crown Prince Qinghe."

Xue Ye's voice was weary, yet his decision was beyond question:

"Have him personally bring lavish gifts to visit Han Yu at the Ling Tian Sect's residence.

Tell Qinghe to lower his stance. No matter what Han Yu asks for, satisfy him as much as possible!"

Prince Xue Xing's face was full of bitterness:

"Your Majesty, must our dignified imperial family truly bow its head to some brat?"

"Otherwise what?

Will you go kill him?!"

Xue Ye abruptly opened his eyes and glared at Xue Xing:

"Since a monster like him cannot be eliminated, he must be won over!

Even if we cannot win him over, we absolutely cannot let him side with the Star Luo Empire or Spirit Hall!

Go!"

"Your younger brother... obeys the decree."

At the same time, the Ling Tian Sect's residence.

The moment Han Yu stepped into the main hall, a cool voice sounded from the inner chamber:

"Did you go establish your authority?"

Han Yu looked up, a faint smile curling at his lips:

"Since the Heaven Dou Imperial Family likes putting on airs, I had to teach them how to see reality clearly.

What, did I disturb you?"

A pale, jade-like hand lifted the beaded curtain of the inner chamber. A woman in a silver gown, possessing peerless beauty, slowly emerged.

"Not at all."

The woman casually poured a cup of clear tea and handed it to Han Yu, her tone relaxed:

"It's just that I think it wasn't worth making you personally take a trip over an incompetent prince and an old dog."

Han Yu accepted the teacup, took a light sip, and chuckled:

"I was merely striking the mountain to scare the tiger.

As for that juicy piece of meat called the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, they first need to know who truly holds the blade."

Dugu Bo felt a chill in his heart as he listened. He respectfully lowered his head and did not dare interrupt.

The woman sat beside Han Yu, her beautiful eyes shifting:

"What do you think that old fellow Xue Ye will do next? Would he truly dare mobilize an army to surround and suppress us?"

"He doesn't have the nerve."

Han Yu set down his teacup, a trace of mockery flashing through his eyes:

"Xue Ye is a clever man, and even more so, an emperor who knows how to endure.

Since he knows a direct clash would only leave both sides wounded, not only will he refrain from sending troops, he will instead do everything possible to win me over."

Unable to restrain himself, Dugu Bo raised his head:

"Sect Master, you mean the imperial family will not only refrain from retaliating, but will also send someone with gifts to apologize?"

"Not only will they come, the person they send will definitely carry enough weight."

Han Yu rhythmically tapped the table with his fingertips, a meaningful curve rising at his lips:

"If I'm not mistaken.

Xue Ye will surely send that Crown Prince known for his refined manners and respect for talent to act as the peacemaker."

"Crown Prince Xue Qinghe?"

The woman slightly raised her brows:

"I have heard that he has an excellent reputation in Heaven Dou City, enjoys considerable popular support, and handles matters flawlessly."

"An excellent reputation?

Yes, his disguise is indeed flawless. Even Xue Ye has been thoroughly deceived by him."