The Secret Is Too Big, Better Not Cross Xue Qinghe

Dugu Bo's expression turned serious, and the teasing atmosphere vanished instantly.

"The Heaven Dou Royal Family has probably already taken notice of you."

Ye Qing's expression shifted slightly.

Dugu Bo looked him straight in the eye, his tone cold and stern. "Today, Xue Qinghe didn't leave after dealing with Shrek's affairs; instead, he took the initiative to talk to you."

"When the crown prince of an empire personally comes up to you and speaks to you, do you think this is just a casual chat?"

Ye Qing did not respond.

But he knew in his heart that what Dugu Bo said was consistent with his own judgment.

Xue Qinghe's two questions today were definitely not just idle chatter.

"The Heaven Dou Royal Family has been entrenched in the capital for hundreds of years; they are extremely cunning."

Dugu Bo lowered his voice. "If they're only curious about you, then it doesn't matter."

"But what if they have other intentions—to win them over, exploit them, or control them..."

He paused here, his tone suddenly turning cold.

"If Heaven Dou dares to misbehave, I will kill Xue Qinghe and take Yanyan away from Heaven Dou."

A seemingly casual remark, yet the murderous intent was so heavy it could bend the roof beams.

Ye Qing knew that Dugu Bo was not bluffing.

This old man doesn't care about politics or imperial power.

The only person he cared about in his life was Dugu Yan.

Anyone who dares to threaten his granddaughter, whether they are the crown prince or the emperor, will be poisoned first.

And he really can do it.

But a strange smile appeared on Ye Qing's lips.

"Senior Dugu."

He spoke Youyou, "You might... be unable to harm Xue Qinghe."

"Ha?"

Dugu Bo's eyes widened instantly.

Not again?!

This is the second time tonight.

He tolerated the first time someone said he couldn't touch Tang San.

Now they're saying he can't touch Xue Qinghe?

He's a Titled Douluo, yet this kid talks like he can't beat anyone?

"I don't provoke Tang Hao's son because Tang Hao is indeed a madman."

Dugu Bo glared, his voice laced with suppressed anger. "But what do I have to fear from a mere Heaven Dou Crown Prince Heaven Dou Royal Family family doesn't even have a Titled Douluo."

"Those guards around Xue Qinghe are at most Soul Sage level; I could crush them with my eyes closed!"

"Even Xue Ye's head is easy for me to obtain. At worst, I can just take Dugu Yan and hide away."

"I don't believe Ning Fengzhi would hold me captive for the sake of the Heaven Dou Empire."

That's absolutely true.

The biggest weakness of the Heaven Dou Royal Family is the lack of Titled Douluo to oversee them.

In Dugu Bo's eyes, the Heaven Dou Royal Family was like an unlocked vault.

Ye Qing shook his head. "Senior, Xue Qinghe's identity is not just as simple as the Heaven Dou Crown Prince."

Dugu Bo looked suspicious. "Isn't he just the Heaven Dou Crown Prince?"

"At most, we can add the fact that he's Ning Fengzhi's student, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's reputation."

He waved his hand impatiently. "What other identity could they have besides these?"

Ye Qing did not answer immediately.

He got up and walked to the four corners of the room, placing his palms on the walls one by one.

A faint wave of Soul Power spread out, forming an airtight soundproof barrier throughout the room.

Dugu Bo's pupils contracted slightly.

Set up a soundproof barrier before speaking.

This means that what follows cannot even withstand the risk of being overheard.

Ye Qing turned around, his gaze more serious than ever before.

"Senior, please keep what I'm about to say a secret."

Dugu Bo nodded slowly, his back unconsciously tensing up a bit.

He had a feeling that this kid was about to reveal some big secret.

Ye Qing took a deep breath and said, word by word, "In fact, the real Xue Qinghe is already dead."

"?"

Dugu Bo's expression froze on his face.

"The person currently sitting in the position of Heaven Dou Crown Prince is actually the daughter of Bibi Dong, the Pope the Spirit Hall, in disguise; her name is Qian Renxue."

"???"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo's mind went blank for a moment.

Ye Qing continued, "By her side, there are at least two Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall level acting as bodyguards, ready to act at any time."

The room was so quiet that you could hear the night wind squeezing in through the cracks in the window.

"Hiss!!!"

Dugu Bo gasped.

The chill ran from the soles of my feet all the way to the top of my head.

The Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire is a fake!

The true prince is dead!

The one sitting in the crown prince's seat is the daughter of the Pope of the Spirit Hall!

There are also two Titled Douluo by his side!

Dugu Bo suddenly remembered his boastful words from three minutes ago: "Kill Xue Qinghe and run away with Yanyan," and felt incredibly stupid.

Kill Xue Qinghe?

That's equivalent to one person taking on the young master of the Spirit Hall plus two Titled Douluo.

It was three against one, or three against one.

Even if he manages to escape, what then?

The Spirit Hall is pursuing him relentlessly; he may escape, but he can't hide.

It took Dugu Bo a while to find his voice.

"Bibi Dong... has a daughter?"

He murmured, his face filled with disbelief.

Having spent so many years navigating the treacherous waters of the underworld, he'd heard all sorts of secrets and gossip.

But Pope Bibi Dong had a daughter, and he hadn't even heard a whisper of this.

Even unofficial historical records wouldn't dare say that!

What chilled him to the bone even more was that the Spirit Hall had quietly replaced the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.

The entire empire, from top to bottom, including figures Ning Fengzhi, remained completely unaware!

The depth of the planning and the ruthlessness of the methods involved are chilling just to think about.

Dugu Bo suddenly looked at Ye Qing, his gaze sharp. "Where did you learn all this?"

Ye Qing's expression remained calm. "I just happen to know."

"..."

Dugu Bo stared at him for a long time, but ultimately did not ask any further questions.

Having lived this long, he understands one thing.

Some secrets are more dangerous because of how they are discovered than the secrets themselves.

Ye Qing's refusal to disclose the details indicates that that channel is off-limits.

Keeping quiet is actually the right thing to do.

However, a complex scrutiny had unconsciously crept into his gaze as he looked at Ye Qing.

Just how many things is this kid hiding that we don't know about?

Neither Tang San's nor Xue Qinghe's identities seem to be things that an ordinary person could know.

After a long silence, Dugu Bo spoke again, his tone extremely solemn.

"Kid."

"You must not get too involved in this matter."

He stared at Ye Qing, enunciating each word clearly. "The Heaven Dou Crown Prince was replaced by the Young Master of the Spirit Hall, and not a single official in the entire court noticed."

Do you know what this means?

"This means that the Spirit Hall's plans within the Heaven Dou have reached a depth you can't even imagine."

"You already know this secret, which is dangerous enough."

"Don't try to exploit it, don't try to expose it, and certainly don't try to get involved."

Dugu Bo's voice deepened, carrying the most sincere admonition of an old man.

"Otherwise, you won't even know how you died."

Ye Qing nodded seriously. "Don't worry, senior, I know what I'm doing."

He certainly has self-awareness.

With his current strength and status,

Let alone getting involved in a game of this level,

Just knowing this secret is already walking a tightrope.

Seeing Ye Qing's serious expression, Dugu Bo finally felt a little relieved.

But he always felt that there was something else hidden behind the boy's obedience.

Ye Qing lowered his eyes, his expression respectful.

But no one could see that behind his lowered eyelids, a faint yet swift glint flashed in the depths of his gaze.

He won't reveal this secret now.

When and how to use it is a matter for later.