Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue? No Disguise Worked

"Senior is right, but the Sky Screen's questions are too tricky. They're hard to answer."

Dugu Bo sighed.

He felt somewhat fortunate.

Fortunately, he had not been chosen by the Sky Screen after signing up before.

Otherwise, he would already be on his knees by now.

There were many questions whose answers he believed he knew.

Yet when the Sky Screen revealed the answers, they were truly shocking.

He had thought the strongest soul beast was the Sky Azure Bull Python.

Because he knew it was the emperor of the Star Dou Great Forest.

But what happened?

The revealed answer was the one-and-a-half-million-year-old Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.

If he had been chosen and answered with the Sky Azure Bull Python,

he might no longer be a Title Douluo. He would have been crippled beyond recovery.

"What does not belong to you cannot be obtained through force."

Ye Mu had no interest in the Sky Screen's rewards.

He was merely curious about when it would expose him.

The options involving the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King and Ye Mingzhao had already revealed the existence of a mysterious person like him.

There were probably quite a few people across Douluo Continent investigating him now.

But they would never find anything.

They could not possibly ask the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King or Ye Mingzhao, could they?

Even if they did, it would be pointless!

Still, as the Sky Screen's questions continued,

he wondered when it would reveal his true face.

If he were really exposed, life would probably become quite boring, wouldn't it?

"Senior, the mysterious person who stood atop the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King and bestowed a Million-Year Soul Ring upon Ye Mingzhao seems to be the same person."

"Do you happen to know any information about him?"

Dugu Bo asked a question.

The corner of Ye Mu's mouth twitched.

I was just thinking about that. Why did you have to ask it?

"I don't know. Don't ask me."

His denial was exceedingly swift and decisive.

He did not want his peaceful life disrupted yet.

His current pace of life was quite good.

Whenever he had nothing to do, he could enjoy delicious food and listen to some music.

Why create so many problems?

The Sky Screen was truly devious!

Dugu Bo felt rather regretful.

If even Senior did not know, that mysterious person would probably be very difficult to investigate.

As they spoke, they arrived inside the banquet hall.

Although it was only a small banquet hall within the Imperial Garden,

its decorations were still resplendent and magnificent, displaying imperial majesty everywhere.

A long table stood in the center of the banquet hall, while guards patrolled around it.

The Imperial Kitchen was already bustling with activity.

The princess had personally given the order that they must bring out their finest skills.

If they could not satisfy the distinguished guest, they could go home and farm.

Thus, the imperial chefs did not dare slack off. They gave their all to put on a display.

Before long, Xue Ye arrived with several others.

Besides Xue Ke, there were three more people at his side.

Prince Xue Xing, Xue Beng, and Xue Qinghe!

Ye Mu merely glanced at them and paid no particular attention.

"Senior, please take your seat."

Xue Ye laughed heartily, showing no sign whatsoever of being seriously ill.

He sat at the head of the long table, with the next seat reserved for Ye Mu.

That seat should originally have belonged to the eldest prince, Xue Qinghe, yet it had now been given to Ye Mu.

This showed just how highly Xue Ye regarded Ye Mu.

The order of seating often revealed many things.

Prince Xue Xing was secretly astonished.

What did Your Majesty mean by this?

Who exactly was this young man, and why was he receiving such an honor?

Xue Beng was equally puzzled.

He had suddenly been summoned to attend a banquet and told they would be hosting a distinguished guest.

Now it seemed that this young man was the distinguished guest?

It was truly rather strange.

But then he reconsidered.

Even his father addressed the man as Senior, so his status must not be simple.

Though he appeared to be a playboy on the surface, he was certainly no fool.

That was merely a layer of disguise.

Xue Qinghe—or rather, Qian Renxue—

was overcome with indescribable surprise.

Xue Ye should have been terminally ill and close to death.

Yet he now appeared to have recovered?

Could this have been Poison Douluo's doing?

No!

Poison Douluo absolutely lacked the ability to accomplish something like this.

Then there was only one explanation.

The man before her.

He had most likely neutralized the poison within Xue Ye's body, which was why Xue Ye had held a banquet to entertain him.

Things had become troublesome.

Xue Ye's recovery would certainly affect her subsequent plans.

Although she was already a Title Douluo,

if she wanted to control the entire Heaven Dou Empire, she had to do so legitimately.

Inheriting the throne was the best reason and method.

And now, the situation had become far more complicated.

She stared at Ye Mu for quite some time, unable to understand where this person had come from.

"Father, may I ask who this senior is?"

She rose to her feet and asked respectfully.

She appeared refined and courteous, with excellent bearing.

"I forgot to introduce him to all of you. This senior is Ye Mu, the Master Ye whom Xue Ke speaks of."

"He helped me neutralize the deadly poison and saved my life."

"Therefore, from this day onward, Senior shall be an honored guest of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family!"

With those words, he briefly introduced Ye Mu.

At the same time, he disclosed his own physical condition.

"Congratulations, Father!"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng hurriedly said.

Qian Renxue also smiled. "Wonderful. Father's recovery is a blessing for the Heaven Dou Empire!"

"Hahaha!"

Xue Ye laughed loudly.

He had already walked through death's door countless times.

To be able to recover now was truly fortunate.

Had it not been for Ye Mu, he would likely have truly died.

"Today's banquet is mainly for Senior. Senior, would it be all right if I addressed you as Master Ye?"

"Whatever. It is only a form of address."

Ye Mu replied casually, his gaze still fixed on the delicacies spread across the long table.

The palace maids had already brought out many dishes, all of them looking exquisitely prepared.

They possessed perfect color, fragrance, and flavor.

They were enough to whet anyone's appetite.

"Father, Master Ye is already hungry. Why haven't you announced the start yet?"

Xue Ke said coquettishly.

She knew Ye Mu's personality all too well.

Right now, his eyes contained only food and nothing else.

The emperor? The prince? The imperial princes?

Before delicious food, they could all step aside!

"Oh? Hahaha! Then let us begin. Everyone, please enjoy the meal."

Xue Ye said with a smile. Ye Mu did not stand on ceremony and began enjoying the food.

After several rounds of wine and dishes,

Qian Renxue carried a wine cup to Ye Mu's side and respectfully said, "Master Ye, you saved my father. Qinghe is deeply grateful."

Ye Mu turned to look at her.

The Qian Renxue before him appeared extremely sincere.

However, before him, every disguise was a joke.

Qian Renxue's original appearance had already emerged in his eyes.

She truly was a very beautiful woman.

No wonder she was said to possess the pinnacle of beauty on Douluo Continent.

That appearance was indeed enough to stir one's heart.

"You are too polite. It was only a small effort."

Ye Mu raised his wine cup, yet remained seated.

Qian Renxue did not take offense and drained the wine in her cup in one gulp.

On the other side, Prince Xue Xing saw this and gave Xue Beng a signal.

Xue Beng was clever as well and promptly carried his wine cup over to Ye Mu.

"Master Ye, I would also like to offer you a toast."

When Qian Renxue saw Xue Beng approach, her eyes narrowed slightly.

Is this brat trying to curry favor with Ye Mu?

Although she still did not know Ye Mu's exact cultivation level, his ability to neutralize Xue Ye's deadly poison and earn Dugu Bo's respect

was enough to show that his cultivation was not low.

It was highly likely that he was also a Title Douluo!

If Xue Beng managed to win him over, it would be unfavorable to her.