Preparing to Head to Sunset Forest

Prince Xuexing's words made Ye Xuan want to laugh, but he had to hold it back with all his might.

It seemed Prince Xuexing actually believed that because he had dealt with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, they were now on the same side.

It appeared he was completely unaware that there were two factions within Spirit Hall.

Suppressing his amusement, Ye Xuan said to Prince Xuexing, "So, Your Highness went to investigate me. As for what you said about being friends, I, Ye Xuan, like to be friends with everyone. If others do not offend me, I will not offend them. That is all!"

Dugu Bo hurriedly stepped in to explain, "Young Master Ye has misunderstood. It was not that His Highness went to investigate you, but rather that my granddaughter learned of your deeds while she was training in Soto City. She told me last night, and I then informed His Highness. I hope Young Master Ye will forgive us!"

Dugu Bo had to clarify this.

Because there was a significant difference between Prince Xuexing sending people to investigate Ye Xuan and learning about him from someone else.

Taking the initiative to investigate implied that he intended to deal with Ye Xuan.

This could easily invite Ye Xuan's hostility.

"So that's how it is. Poison Douluo, please don't mind it. The things I, Ye Xuan, have done are not exactly hidden in the shadows, nor do I need to keep them under wraps. Even if your granddaughter hadn't said anything, I imagine people in Tiandou City would have learned of my background before long," Ye Xuan said.

He was, of course, referring to the people from Shrek Academy.

Even if they were a bit slow, they should arrive in Tiandou City before long.

Once they reached Tiandou City and learned of Ye Xuan's situation, he could trust others a little more, but Yu Xiaogang would certainly reveal his information.

However, to Prince Xuexing, these words sounded like a warning to himself.

A warning not to investigate him further.

Prince Xuexing hurriedly offered a fawning smile. "Young Master Ye is right."

"Since Poison Douluo is here today, I actually have some matters I would like to discuss with him. I wonder if it is convenient for you, Poison Douluo?"

Ye Xuan had intended to find Dugu Bo today anyway. Now that he was right here, there was no point in beating around the bush; he would just lay it out clearly.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo thought to himself, Oh no, is he coming for me?

He had originally intended to repay Prince Xuexing by convincing him to give up on targeting Ye Xuan.

As it turned out, Prince Xuexing had indeed given up, but now he himself was being targeted.

He could only hurriedly assure Ye Xuan, "If Young Master Ye has something to say, please speak freely. There is nothing inconvenient for me."

"Since that is the case, I will be direct. I have heard that Poison Douluo guards a treasure land in the Sunset Forest, which contains countless medicinal herbs. I hope to go there to search for some. I wonder if that would be convenient for you, Poison Douluo?" Ye Xuan asked.

Dugu Bo was stunned. He never imagined that Ye Xuan was actually eyeing his medicinal garden.

No, wait—judging by Ye Xuan's tone, he was likely aiming for the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well at the center.

Although Dugu Bo could not enter the center himself, he suspected that there must be great treasures hidden within.

It was just that his own strength was insufficient to explore it.

"What? Is it not convenient for you, Poison Douluo?" Ye Xuan asked.

Dugu Bo shook his head repeatedly and said, "What are you saying, Young Master Ye? It is naturally convenient. I just wonder when you plan to go?"

"Tomorrow." Although Zhu Zhuqing and the others did not need those medicinal herbs yet, he needed to go there now to sense the dragon energy.

As for waiting until Zhu Zhuqing and the others had improved their strength to come back and collect the herbs, that would not be too late.

Moreover, Ye Xuan did not think Dugu Bo would dare to refuse him by then.

"Very well, then I shall take Young Master Ye there tomorrow."

Even though it pained him, Dugu Bo did not dare to refuse in the slightest.

"Then we shall meet tomorrow." After saying this, Ye Xuan rose to leave.

Seeing Ye Xuan depart, Prince Xuexing and his party could not have stopped him even if they wanted to.

After Ye Xuan left, Prince Xuexing said with some shame, "Master Dugu, I am sorry. Because of my affairs, I have implicated you."

Dugu Bo shook his head and said, "Your Highness, do not worry. If Young Master Ye is truly as formidable as Yan'er says, then this may not necessarily be a bad thing for me. There are many who covet my medicinal field. If I can have him backing me, others may not dare to harbor any ideas in the future."

Dugu Bo said this as if he had gained a great advantage.

But in reality, it was simply that he was already in a position where he could not refuse.

Since that was the case, why not look at it in a positive light?

"In any case, Master Dugu, with this notification, you are now a person who has done a favor for this Lonely One," Prince Xuexing said solemnly.

The implication was that the debt of gratitude he owed Dugu Bo was now considered settled.

"Your Highness, you are too kind. If there are other matters in the future, you may send someone to contact me," Dugu Bo said.

When Ye Xuan left the place and returned to the East Palace, Qian Renxue found him and asked curiously, "What did Prince Xuexing want with you today?"

"He came to curry favor with me. Because the members of the Imperial Fighting Team went to train in Soto City, they learned that I had defeated Chrysanthemum Douluo and the others. Dugu Yan told Dugu Bo, and Dugu Bo informed Prince Xuexing, so he promptly organized this dinner," Ye Xuan said.

"So that's the reason. In other words, he regards you as an enemy of Spirit Hall?" Qian Renxue said with great interest.

"Yes," Ye Xuan nodded.

"It seems I must truly thank you, Young Master Ye. Because of this matter, his suspicions toward me should diminish somewhat," Qian Renxue remarked with a sigh.

"I am heading to the Sunset Forest with Dugu Bo tomorrow, and I might not return for some time," Ye Xuan said.

"To the Sunset Forest? Are you going to hunt soul beasts?" Qian Renxue asked.

After all, the soul power Ye Xuan had displayed the other day was at level 40, so it was only natural for him to seek out a soul beast to hunt and become a Soul Ancestor.

Ye Xuan shook his head and replied, "No, it is for something else."

"Then how long will it take?"

Upon hearing it wasn't for hunting soul beasts, Qian Renxue felt curious, but she suppressed the urge to pry further.

"It could be as short as two or three days, or as long as a dozen or so," Ye Xuan said.

He truly could not gauge the time for this trip.

He had a premonition that once he arrived there, he would be attempting to break through the second seal.

He did not know who he would face this second time, but it would certainly be no easier than the last.

Therefore, he had no idea how long the grueling battle would last.

"Is that so? Although I do not know what you intend to do, Young Master Ye, I wish you a smooth journey," Qian Renxue said solemnly.

"Then I shall take your kind words to heart," Ye Xuan thanked her.

Afterward, Qian Renxue departed, and Ye Xuan returned to his own small courtyard.

He informed Ning Rongrong and the others about his upcoming trip to the Sunset Forest.

He told them to continue their cultivation here for a while, and once he returned, he would take them to see the Soul Fighting Arena in Tiandou City.