Contact with the Xingluo Royal Family (3)

Ye Qingcang heard Sky Dream Ice Worm shouting in Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Space, but he did not establish communication with Sky Dream Ice Worm for the time being.

After calming down the Ice Empress, who shared a portion of his senses and thus heard Sky Dream Ice Worm's voice, and recognizing him perched on his shoulder, who was about to unleash his power, I dealt with each situation one by one. Looking at Bei Bei, who wore a worried expression, I countered, "Talking about the big picture with empty words is too vague. If you really don't understand, let's put ourselves in Xu Sanshi's shoes. For example... if Xu Sanshi, whom I taught a lesson to, survived this time and I let him go again, would he hold a grudge or avoid me if he saw me again in the future?"

This is a very interesting question.

This includes Hu Liena and others.

There were also Tang Ya, Xiao Xiao, Huo Yuhao, and a few others.

They all subconsciously started thinking about this question.

Bei Bei paused, already having the answer in her heart. She gave a wry smile and said truthfully, "Based on my understanding of Xu Sanshi, he's definitely the type to hold grudges. I'm not slandering him; you can see his character from certain events... Like how he dared to harass Jiang Nannan even after you reprimanded him, even after his parents arrived. To put it bluntly, that kind of person has no memory and no shame!"

Tang Ya nodded in agreement.

She and Jiang Nannan were best friends who lived in the same dormitory.

Starting from first grade.

Now in fourth grade.

Four years of friendship was enough for her to firmly stand on Jiang Nannan's side.

Before Ye Qingcang appeared, she was neutral, neither commenting on Ye Qingcang, whom Jiang Nannan liked, nor on Xu Sanshi, who liked Jiang Nannan, nor trying to play matchmaker for Jiang Nannan. However, after Ye Qingcang appeared, she became a staunch supporter of the Jiang Ye Party.

Perhaps Ye Qingcang is a womanizer.

But Ye Qingcang's feelings for Jiang Nannan were genuine.

This is a love affair that involves two people going to each other.

Moreover, Ye Qingcang possesses an astonishing demeanor and is incredibly generous.

As a God Trial Taker, her future prospects are undoubtedly bright. As for her attitude, Ye Qingcang was able to put aside his superior attitude without hesitation just because they were Jiang Nannan's friends. He ate grilled fish with them, gave Huo Yuhao and the others pointers, and even taught them the Four Imperial Arts and other Self-Created Soul Skill derived from the Four Imperial Arts. They chatted and laughed without any formality. This equal respect was enough for her to support the Jiang Ye Party.

If Tang Ya still has any goodwill towards Xu Sanshi, who is harassing Jiang Nannan, then she might really be under some kind of spell.

Yes, there are no curses in this world yet.

This is just a temporary analogy.

At this point, everyone, including Xuan Zi, accepted Bei Bei's explanation and understood why Ye Qingcang had tried to kill Xu Sanshi.

"The first time, I considered it was his first offense."

"Even though he was very arrogant at the time, I spared his life."

"The second time, he knowingly committed the offense."

"For such a sycophantic person, if I were to fall from grace in the future, he would definitely be one of those who kick me when I'm down, or even forcibly abduct Nan Nan, just like the plot in a novel I read... When Chen Beixuan disappeared after the battle of Snow Wolf Valley, in the entire Jiangbei, only Hai Dong Xu Ao was willing to stand up. Unfortunately, he still died in the end, leaving behind Xu Rongfei... I am not Chen Beixuan, so I will not make the same mistake as Chen Beixuan. I hope to leave Nan Nan with a safe enough environment. So safe that even if I were to fall from grace and die one day, under the suppression of the powerful force that killed me, we can remain united and not betray Nan Nan and the others' old subordinates."

"Cultivating old subordinates takes time and requires vision."

Some people are trustworthy, some are not.

"While training old subordinates is complicated, dealing with enemies is very simple... just kill them, kill them until they are terrified."

"Chen Beixuan, you're wrong. It's not that we didn't kill them all."

"It's because he trusted the wrong person."

"He lacks staunch supporters."

Ye Qingcang opened his mind and spoke freely, seemingly teaching Bei Bei and the others principles, and also seemingly sharing his own insights into life.

After saying that, he changed the subject.

He continued, "So, suppose Xu Sanshi 'Xu Sanshi death is inevitable, but his parents are alive, and Xu Sanshi's their only child... what do you think they would do?"

"Revenge, please?" Xiao Xiao poked her chin, analyzing Xue Lingxun and Profound Darkness Douluo's reactions bit by bit. "If they realized they couldn't beat you before they made a move, they would most likely hold back. They might not be the first to stick their neck out, but if something happens to you, they definitely wouldn't mind joining forces with your other enemies to target you and avenge today's humiliation!"

A dog that bites doesn't bark.

Yes, even a dog that bites will bark.

This is just a description.

This phrase is used to describe truly ruthless people who are always Jing Jing and reserved, like Ye Qingcang. They only bite their opponents silently when trouble comes or when they have made up their minds, either killing them or taking a piece of their flesh.

Hu Liena and others deeply understand this point.

The Spirit Hall Academy is highly competitive.

She also spent time at the Spirit Hall Academy.

The truly ruthless ones are indeed Jing Jing, just like the story Chrysanthemum Grandpa told her several years ago. A little boy, isolated by the others in his dormitory, beat up everyone in the dormitory on the same day his Martial Soul mutated. Some suffered broken bones, while others died, creating an extremely rare tragedy in the Spirit Hall Academy hundreds of years ago.

And the perpetrator of this tragedy.

That is, the boy whose Martial Soul Mutation.

Nowadays, they're called Gui Mei.

Those who bullied the Gui Mei back then, except for those who were killed on the spot by the Gui Mei, were all sent to the Spirit Sub-Hall in remote areas for life, and could not be promoted no matter what achievements they made.

In the end, he died of old age in that position.

Gui Mei beings aren't that petty, but some temple masters who wanted to "advance" and higher-ups who wanted to curry favor tacitly approved of this.

Therefore, it's best not to offend this kind of person.

If you offend someone, then while you still have the ability, quickly kill that person, just like Dai Huabin sent his own guards to assassinate Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong in the original novel, nipping the danger in the bud.

"Either hope that the sun will never set."

"Either make sure the other person doesn't see tomorrow's sunrise."

Having confidence is a good thing.

"But as a person... you can't gamble your entire future on your own confidence!"

"Looking back over the long river of time."

"Who dares to claim invincibility?"

"Who dares to claim invincibility?"

"Being thorough in doing things and meticulous in dealing with people is the only and ideal way to prepare for a comeback after an unknown failure, so that the road ahead will be easier.

As an adult, Ye Qingcang could no longer be described as passionate and eloquent.

The surge of passion in my heart was not diminished.

But it added a touch of composure.

Therefore, all his impulses are based on having a safety net.

The impulse to not have a safety net is tantamount to suicide.

Moreover, it was a pointless act of suicide.

After posing the two rhetorical questions above, the final question emerges, "So, if Xue Lingxun and Profound Darkness Douluo are destined to die, will a Dou Ling Empire that still has the ability to resist remember this national humiliation and retaliate at the appropriate time?"

"If that's the case..." Hu Liena's radicalism startled the others. "The Douling Imperial Family should also be wiped out to prevent future troubles!"

Fortunately, the emperor of the Dou Ling Empire is not here.

If I were here, I would fight tooth and nail to ask you this: Is it really necessary for our petty grudge to escalate to this point?

In just a few words, the conversation turned to the downfall of the royal family.

Even if you're being radical, you should still give people time to react.

"But the current situation... it's really inconvenient to take action!" Tang Ya frowned, stating realistically, "The Dou Ling Empire is, after all, one of the three giants of the Douluo Continent. With the royal family destroyed, internal and military affairs will inevitably fall into chaos. Whether it's the Star Luo Empire or the Heavenly Soul Empire that invades the Dou Ling Empire, or whether the Dou Ling Empire is allowed to elect a new royal family, millions, even tens of millions, of people will be displaced. At this critical juncture when the Divine Descent and selecting their God Trial Taker, the impact would be far too great; it's not a wise strategy!"

"Heh, I have a different opinion," Hu Liena laughed. "Since you're incompetent, then let our Spirit Hall do it!"

Xie Yue and the others also understood what Hu Liena meant.

Tang Ya, Bei Bei, Xiao Xiao, and the others all understood.

One side agrees, the other disagrees.

In the blink of an eye, judging from the atmosphere, it seems that it will split into two extremes.

However, Ye Qingcang is right here.

We certainly can't just stand by and watch this happen.

His gaze swept across the area, a cold glint flashing within.

A sharp, inexplicable pain made Hu Liena, Tang Ya, and the others instinctively shut their mouths, silencing the entire room before the argument even began. Even without uttering a word, they exuded an imposing aura.

Then, he turned his head and looked to the side.

Looking at the shadow under the corner of the teaching building.

It's perfectly natural.

Unfortunately, it couldn't escape Ye Qingcang's eyes. "The Douling Imperial Family is definitely going to be destroyed, but the royal children of the Star Luo Empire are so bold, hiding to the side, under the protection of the crown, eavesdropping on our conversation... Could it be that the Star Luo Empire has too many Title Douluo, and wants me to take action to deal with the bad apples?"

"What?" Tang Ya and the others were startled.

"Hmm?" Xuan Zi raised an eyebrow slightly.

Following Ye Qingcang's gaze, they looked together.

People like Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Jiang Nannan, Tang Ya, Huo Yuhao didn't notice anything amiss, but Sheng Cai'er, who had extraordinary attainments in the Shadow Path, and Xuan Zi, whose strength was simply too far behind, sensed something was wrong in an instant.

An indescribable anger welled up in Xuan Zi's heart.

He let out a muffled groan of displeasure.

With Soul Power of Level 98, they crushed it squarely.

A crown suddenly flew out of the shadows, and two figures appeared in the process.

Immediately, the crown was knocked away.

He retreated to the back of the two figures, standing in front of a titled Douluo with nine Soul Ring rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black—wearing a gray robe. He barely managed to stop in front of him. This titled Douluo, whose aura was weaker than Xuan Zi, and even weaker than Cai Meier and Qian Duoduo, the two vice deans of Shrek Outer Court, and whose aura was similar to that of Thousand Jun Douluo Douluo, one of the Star Luo Empire's Nation Protecting Douluo, couldn't help but let out a muffled groan, his face turning red, but he quickly calmed down.

"Calm down, Your Excellency the God Trial Taker."

"And Your Majesty Taotie, and all of you."

"I am Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire, and also the younger sister of the current Emperor of the Star Luo Empire. The reason I hid in the shadows just now was not to eavesdrop, but to have a chat with this esteemed Asura God Test Taker. I was afraid of disturbing your conversation, and besides, my identity is special, and a straightforward invitation could easily cause you some unnecessary trouble... But anyway, I have listened, so I hope you will forgive me."

"The person beside me... is the Ninth Elder of the Star Crown Sect, the Nation Protecting Sect of our Star Luo Empire, and also the Vice Dean of our Star Luo Royal Academy. Please forgive him for protecting me just now."

"If you have any complaints, please feel free to speak up."

"I will certainly correct any errors."

Xu Jiujiu hesitation, she took a step to the side, blocking the titled Douluo of the Star Crown Sect behind her. The Star Luo Empire was not rich in resources, and if she lost her title because of this, even if she was the eldest princess of the Star Luo Empire, she would still be held responsible. She spoke respectfully, curtsied, and said this in a generous and open manner.

Not counting blocking Ye Qingcang and the others.

As mentioned later, you can express any dissatisfaction you may have.

As for sincerity, it was also clearly expressed.

It could make a princess of a country submit, or even bow her head.

"See that, Yuhao!" Sky Dream Ice Worm proudly flaunted his knowledge. "This is the treatment God Trial Taker should receive... So what if you're a princess? If a God Trial Taker accuses you of eavesdropping, even if you didn't intend to, or even if you didn't hear anything, you still have to admit you did. At most, it's just an accidental misunderstanding. You have to be sincere in admitting your mistake, and your tone has to be tactful, putting yourself in the position of a subordinate... You kid, being able to get to know Lord Ye's partner through your teacher Xiao Ya's connections, and then seize the opportunity with the grilled fish to explain to Lord Ye, you can say you hit the jackpot... Don't think I'm bragging, look at that Xu Sanshi, he was a prince, and he still died, didn't he?"

Huo Yuhao nodded thoughtfully.

Jiang Nannan, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Xiao Xiao had a longer-term perspective.

For example, why did Ye Qingcang reveal his true identity at this critical juncture?

For example, is this related to the destruction of the Douling Imperial Family mentioned earlier?

But they knew that these kinds of questions were not appropriate to ask right now.

Therefore, they all remained silent.

Waiting for Ye Qingcang's reply.

However, Ye Qingcang's reply wasn't as explosive or aggressive as Hu Liena and the others had imagined. Instead, he was polite and respectful, saying, "I wouldn't say I have any complaints. Anyway, His Highness said it was just a misunderstanding, which might be related to my high level of vigilance... Speaking of which, it's quite a coincidence that His Highness just mentioned wanting to talk to me, because I also just wanted to talk to His Highness. I just didn't know if His Highness was available. If it's not convenient, we can reschedule for another day. I can also take care of some trivial matters. If it's convenient for His Highness, then let's do it today!"

"Mister Ye. Ye is indeed a very straightforward person!" Xu Jiujiu covered her mouth and smiled, then replied, "Mister Ye Mister Ye a hot commodity. If you have enough time, I will certainly make the most of it, lest you find yourself without time when we want to talk again later."