Xue Beng Kneels to Apologize

Early the next morning.

Outside Dugu Manor.

Carriages laden with meticulously packed gifts were delivered into Dugu Manor.

The steward in charge saw Dugu Bo appear and hurriedly bowed.

"Greetings, Your Excellency Dugu!"

"This is the gift list from the First Prince. Please, have a look."

After speaking, he pulled a list from his pocket and respectfully handed it to Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo took the list and began to read it to himself.

'Gold Soul Coin, Heaven Dou Herbal Encyclopedia (Royal Special Edition), Star Luo Herbal Encyclopedia (Royal Special Edition)...'

Seeing such a generous array of gifts, Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction.

At this moment, the steward leaned closer to Dugu Bo and whispered.

"Your Excellency Dugu, there are some items that Lord Yu Tianshuo specifically requested be placed on the back of the list. If you mind, we can have them delivered through the back door."

A strange expression appeared on Dugu Bo's face.

This brat, he isn't cooking up some new scheme, is he?

Thinking this, Dugu Bo flipped the list over with a fair amount of trepidation.

At the very first glance, he slapped his forehead, his entire frame trembling.

Seeing His Excellency Dugu so moved, the steward wanted to add a few more words.

But just as he opened his mouth, Dugu Bo's figure shot toward the backyard like a bolt of lightning.

The steward rubbed his head, feeling somewhat at a loss.

"Boss, did you ask if those things should be delivered through the front door or the back?"

A porter asked.

Recalling how His Excellency Dugu had been trembling with emotion just moments ago, he said decisively.

"The front door! His Excellency Dugu was so moved just now, of course we deliver through the front door!"

"No need to hide or cover anything up, just carry them in openly!"

And what was Dugu Bo doing at this moment?

"Ahhhhh! Master! Master! Easy! I'm dying! I'm dying!"

Yu Tianshuo was currently being whipped by Dugu Bo, darting around in every direction; it was clear Dugu Bo was truly serious this time.

The commotion in the backyard woke Dugu Yuan, who had just finished his cultivation.

After forcing the toxins into his spirit bone last night, he had planned to thank his junior martial brother first thing in the morning.

But the moment he opened the door, he saw his father whipping his junior brother with even more terrifying force and speed than usual.

Though he didn't know what had happened, he rushed over to hug his father's leg and pleaded.

"Father! Calm down! No matter what happened, you can't whip Junior Brother like this! If you keep using this much force, something terrible will happen!"

Dugu Bo didn't speak; he simply handed the list to Dugu Yuan and continued to accelerate his whipping of Yu Tianshuo.

"What is this? It's just some gifts, why are you whipping him so..."

"To Brother Tianshuo, these tonics are all from my Imperial Father's private collection. I hope your master and senior brother like them."

"Star Luo White Tiger Penis, Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng Root, Thousand-Year Whale Rubber, Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber..."

After reading the list, Dugu Yuan also fell silent.

He silently pulled a whip identical to Dugu Bo's from his Soul Tool and joined in the act of beating his junior martial brother.

"Waaaaah! No way, Senior Brother! You too?"

In the end, under their joint efforts, Yu Tianshuo was truly being whipped like a spinning top on the spot.

Master whipped him from the front, Senior Brother whipped him from the back.

Until a cough interrupted this 'harmonious' scene.

"Ahem."

"Your Excellency Dugu's method of education is truly... unique."

Emperor Xue Ye walked into the backyard, accompanied by Xue Qinghe and Xue Beng.

Watching the scene before him, an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart.

He truly didn't know how to describe this educational method of His Excellency Dugu; after much thought, he could only summarize it with the word "unique."

As soon as Xue Qinghe entered, he began to observe Yu Tianshuo. Although he saw Yu Tianshuo being whipped repeatedly, there were only some red marks on his body.

There wasn't the slightest break in the skin, and in fact, those red marks were recovering to normal at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Truly like a monster.

Xue Qinghe could not help but sigh in his heart.

Seeing the arrivals, the two brothers stopped their 'special training' of Yu Tianshuo.

Seeing this, Emperor Xue Ye breathed a sigh of relief; these were the pillars of the empire's future.

He was genuinely afraid that Yu Tianshuo might be beaten into a sorry state.

Seeing Emperor Xue Ye arrive in person, the two brothers and Dugu Bo were all somewhat surprised.

However, they quickly regained their composure and bowed to Emperor Xue Ye.

"Your Majesty."

Seeing this scene, Emperor Xue Ye nodded with a smile and said.

"My dear subjects, there is no need for such formalities. I have come here today simply to provide you with an explanation."

With that, he spoke in a cold tone.

"Xue Beng."

Xue Beng trembled all over, and upon hearing his father's voice, he dropped to his knees before them with a thud.

He knocked his head against the ground repeatedly, his mouth continuing to babble.

"I was wrong! Senior Dugu, and Brother Tianshuo, I shouldn't have had such a loose tongue, I shouldn't have..."

The others remained silent, merely watching as Xue Beng knocked his head until it bled.

Emperor Xue Ye spoke, breaking the silence.

"Xue Beng, do it yourself."

Hearing these words, Xue Beng's body trembled even more violently, but he dared not resist, only saying in a quivering voice.

"Yes... Father."

He drew a short blade from his person, reached out to pull out his tongue, and sliced it off in one stroke.

Even so, he dared not cry out, only clutching his mouth as he continued to kowtow silently.

Hiss, that looks truly painful.

Yu Tianshuo sighed to himself.

"I wonder if young friend Tianshuo is satisfied with this explanation."

Turning to Yu Tianshuo, Emperor Xue Ye switched back to that gentle tone to ask.

"Mm, very satisfied. Many thanks to Your Highness for upholding justice for this junior."

Hearing this, the smile on Emperor Xue Ye's face deepened.

Thud, Xue Beng finally could not bear the pain and passed out.

Before Emperor Xue Ye could even speak, people entered to carry Xue Beng away and clean up the scene.

"Since that is the case, Qinghe, you and young friend Tianshuo should exchange some pleasantries. I have matters to discuss with Title Douluo Dugu."

Having said this, he nodded toward Dugu Bo, who nodded in return and led the way.

Seeing the two depart, Dugu Yuan did not wish to disturb his junior brother's bonding with Xue Qinghe; he merely gave his junior brother a look that said 'you just wait' before heading to the front hall to inventory the gifts.

Finally, after the cleaners had also left, Yu Tianshuo gave Xue Qinghe a look to follow him and led the way.

Once the two arrived at Yu Tianshuo's room, Yu Tianshuo gestured for Xue Qinghe to sit while he went to prepare tea.

Before the tea was even poured, Xue Qinghe spoke up.

"I wonder what Brother Tianshuo thinks of this fine show?"

Yu Tianshuo placed the brewed tea on the table before Xue Qinghe, took a sip himself, and said.

"What else could I think? I watched it while sitting down."

"However, it is now obvious that your father is a bit too anxious."

"If I am not mistaken, is there currently not a single Title Douluo left in the imperial palace?"

As these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room turned solemn.