Teaching a Cultivation Method on the Road

"About how much longer until we reach Heaven Dou City?"

Watching the Imperial Guard ride in neat formation beside the carriage, Tang Shan asked Xue Qinghe curiously.

"Heaven Dou City is close to Ironwall City. The trip here only took me a few hours. We set out a little later this time, but we should still reach Heaven Dou City this afternoon."

Xue Qinghe glanced at the sky outside and quickly gave his answer. He tapped the panel behind him with his left hand, and a powerful layer of Soul Power quietly enveloped the entire carriage.

Feeling the Soul Power surrounding the carriage, Tang Shan was impressed. He sat up straighter, realizing Xue Qinghe had something to say that he did not want outsiders to hear.

"Tang Shan, once we return to Heaven Dou City, should I make a move against the Second Prince and Third Prince? Especially the Second Prince. Should I find another way to undermine him?"

Tang Shan's heart skipped a beat at the question. He could not help recalling how Xue Qinghe had poisoned both princes in the original story.

"Perhaps hold off for now?"

After a moment's thought, Tang Shan explained.

"His Majesty has just finished testing you all. If he isn't biased, he'll judge you by your performance.

"Your Highness did well in Ironwall City, and you're the eldest son. You already have a strong chance of becoming heir;

"If His Majesty is biased, then even if you go to great lengths to damage the two princes' reputations, it could backfire and make him favor them even more;

"So I'd advise against taking such a risk, Your Highness. Let's be patient and see how this plays out."

Xue Qinghe toyed with the jade thumb ring on his hand. He closed his eyes and sank