True Rate Increased, Qian Renxue Returns to the Palace

Just as an ordinary person from the Blue Star world might react upon seeing a major celebrity, Xue Hen found himself the center of attention while walking down the streets of Heaven Dou City after removing his mask.

Being watched by so many people caused his reality rate to rise slightly, which brought a spark of joy to his heart. However, he frowned on the surface, pulled the silver mask back onto his face, and then vanished in a flash.

When he reappeared, he had already arrived at an inn.

He paid the fee, checked in, and entered the room.

Xue Hen walked straight to the bedside and plopped down.

"This Emperor Xue Ye... his eloquence is decent, but his acting is terrible; it was so over-the-top that I almost couldn't resist punching him just now." Xue Hen removed his mask, a look of disdain flashing across his face as he grumbled.

Calling him 'child', calling him 'Hen'er'...

Did the old man really think that just because they shared a bit of blood, he could take advantage of him?

You old rascal, you're truly wicked. Claiming the Heaven Dou Imperial Family would always be his home—he just said he had re-engraved his name into the genealogy, but if it was always his home, why would it need to be re-engraved? What happened to the original name?

"Hmph!" Xue Hen snorted softly, feeling disgusted by the face of such a politician.

However, upon second thought, he could understand it.

Regardless of anything else, he was born into the Balaque Royal Family and possessed the Xue bloodline. Now that he was a Super Douluo, it was only natural for the Emperor to want to win him over to bolster the Xue family's combat power against Martial Soul Hall.

To win him over, mere benefits wouldn't suffice; the odds were low. After all, his portrayal on the Sky Screen didn't make him look like an ambitious man—he hadn't even seized the throne after fighting his way back to the Balaque Kingdom. Therefore, the only viable angle was to appeal to sentiment and blood ties.

"Talk then, let you talk. In order to appear on the stage more effectively and increase the character's reality rate, I shall endure you for a while." Xue Hen took a deep breath and told himself inwardly.

Immediately, his mind stirred, and he pulled up his personal data panel.

Name: Xue Hen
Age: Twenty-one
Soul Power: Level 97
Martial Soul: Imperial Power Sword/Emerald Swan
Soul Ring Configuration: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Red, Red / Red, Red, Red
Fused Character: Super Douluo - Xue Hen
Reality Rate: 99.2%
Available Character: Descendant of the Sun God - Yuan Qi (Reality Rate 46.3%)

"Over ninety-nine percent now; I need to push a little harder for the rest." His gaze lingered on the reality rate line as Xue Hen nodded.

Having already appeared at the Imperial Ancestral Temple and leaving in such a rush that he 'forgot' to wear his mask, he had revealed his face and attire to many. Even though Xue Hen had vanished in a flash and checked into an inn some distance away, his tracks were still uncovered by those with keen eyes.

Half an hour later, at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

Not long after Emperor Xue Ye returned from the ancestral temple, his chief intelligence officer—his Chief Attendant—delivered a report to him.

Opening the intelligence scroll and reading the contents, Xue Ye smiled and said, "As expected, he hasn't left. My nephew still holds the family in his heart."

"Your Majesty is wise. Prince Xue Hen is likely just as you said, he simply needs time to think it over. Once he realizes the truth, he will accept the title of Heir Apparent you've offered, stay to assist you wholeheartedly, and help our Heaven Dou Empire defeat Martial Soul Hall and the Star Luo Empire to dominate the continent!" the Chief Attendant said with a smile.

"Well said, well said, hahaha~" These words struck a chord in Xue Ye's heart, and he burst into hearty laughter.

"Report!"

At that moment, a guard stationed outside the hall walked in, bowed to Xue Ye, and said, "Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince has returned."

"Qinghe is back? Let him in." Emperor Xue Ye stopped laughing, though the smile remained on his face as he gave the order.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The guard acknowledged the order and retreated.

Before long, a handsome young man dressed in gold-red royal robes with short golden hair stepped into the hall.

"This son greets the Imperial Father." Qian Renxue placed her right hand over her left chest and bowed her head to Emperor Xue Ye.

"Mm, rise. Qinghe, let your father guess: you didn't manage to bring Xue Hen back from Balaque, did you?" Emperor Xue Ye walked back to his throne, sat down, and asked Qian Renxue with a chuckle.

"Forgive me, Imperial Father. It seems that as the future is exposed on the Sky Screen, the future truly changes. The younger brother did not go to the Balaque Royal Palace; he guessed in advance that the uncle's concubine and Xue Tian would flee, so he went to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect instead. He even had a great battle with Bone Douluo there. No, calling it a great battle isn't quite right; I heard that after only a few exchanges, Bone Douluo was defeated, and that was even after being boosted by several soul masters possessing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"You should have received this information as well, Imperial Father?" Qian Renxue looked up at Emperor Xue Ye and asked.

This old immortal, she thought, Heaven Dou City is so close to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; he must have known about Xue Hen causing a scene there even earlier than I did.

Since Xue Hen went to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it was impossible for him to be in Balaque at the same time. He knew that, so why ask if she had returned empty-handed?

"Hmph, only a few exchanges? If Hen'er had the heart, he could have defeated Bone Douluo in a single move. So-called 'Number One Defense Douluo'—he might be impressive compared to mediocre soul masters, but compared to the Qilin child of my Xue family, he is far inferior~" Xue Ye waved his hand dismissively.

The corners of Qian Renxue's mouth twitched slightly as she lowered her head. "Imperial Father is right."

"You are correct; I also received news that Hen'er went to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which is why I knew you would return empty-handed. However, Qinghe, do not be discouraged. Even though you failed, with me here, this matter can still be accomplished!" Emperor Xue Ye's tone shifted, suddenly brimming with confidence and pride.

Hearing this, a flash of shock crossed Qian Renxue's eyes.

"Imperial Father, you mean?"

"Yes, I have already met that child, Xue Hen. He is truly a good child; he even knew to use honorifics for me, his uncle."

At this point, Xue Ye couldn't help but speak up for Xue Hen: "That scoundrel Kundera, he only has eyes for women. He actually deposed his original wife and abandoned his own child for the sake of beauty. Back then, he even submitted a memorial to me claiming Hen'er was unfilial and should be expelled from the royal family—it was truly preposterous! Fortunately, Hen'er was blessed with great luck and didn't encounter any danger while out all these years; otherwise, he would truly have been a sinner of our Heaven Dou Imperial Family!"

"Imperial Father, the uncle didn't do it just for beauty back then; he did it to win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. That is what you said at the time, have you forgotten?" Qian Renxue whispered a reminder to Emperor Xue Ye.

Hearing this, Xue Ye's expression stiffened. The next second, he hurriedly waved his hand. "Nonsense! I never said such a thing. I was opposed to Kundera abandoning his wife and child from the very beginning, but he was determined and used deception to trick me, which is how he succeeded!"

Qian Renxue: "..."