"While Father was still alive, he often spoke of Brother Xia. He always wanted to see you more, but his health had been poor. He feared you would see his weakness.
"Actually, this Spirit Bone was something Father had prepared for Brother Xia. But after the tournament ended, you left without saying a word. In the end, Father never got to give it to you personally..."
Qian Renxue's tone was sorrowful.
"I've only just ascended the throne, and the court and realm are unstable. Not to mention those ministers, Spirit Hall has also been making moves at the border, constantly probing us. The soldiers have grown restless. I've done my best to keep the news suppressed, but some people still found out. Rumors have begun spreading within and outside Heaven Dou City, and the people are panicking."
"Brother Xia, could you help me?"
Xia Yan's heart stirred. So this was finally the real point?
"I would like to invite Brother Xia to visit the border. The empire's people and soldiers are now enthralled by the legends of Xia Yan. Only Brother Xia can steady the army's morale.
"Five Soul Douluos and ten Soul Saints will accompany you. If Brother Xia agrees, I will seek out my teacher and ask Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo to secretly accompany you.
"The itinerary will be kept absolutely confidential. Brother Xia only needs to stay there for half a day. Even if Spirit Hall wishes to act, they definitely won't have time..."
"I do not possess Brother Xia's prestige. Yet if we go together, I fear rumors that war is imminent will spread everywhere."
Xia Yan finally understood what she wanted: she wanted to lure him to the border.
And kill him there.
"What place?"
"Borno City in the eastern part of the Haagen-Dazs