Tang San looked the brainless noble before him up and down. At first glance, he looked like a wastrel, but on closer inspection, Tang San discovered-
The fellow really was just a spoiled noble brat, with almost nothing remarkable about him apart from his handsome face.
That was rather unusual, because his behavior felt a little overdone rather than entirely natural.
Tang San judged that the fellow was probably putting on an act. Still, as the saying went, play the pig to eat the tiger-but play the pig long enough, and you might actually become one.
Without someone beside him to offer guidance, he would sooner or later become a genuine good-for-nothing.
Meanwhile, this good-for-nothing noble, one of Heaven Dou's four princes-the fourth prince, Xue Beng-was also observing Tang San.
So this is the fellow Uncle wanted me to observe? I heard he's an elite Soul Master secretly supported by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
He certainly carries himself well.
And those two behind him are no ordinary people either.
Hmm? Isn't that the little witch's sidekick? I wonder if she'll recognize me.
If they learn I'm a prince, they'll put their guard up, and then it'll be harder to sound them out.
At that thought, Xue Beng held his fan upright to conceal his face.
Several years earlier, Prince Xue Xing had noticed unusual activity within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. A few new people had appeared, and no one knew what they were quietly cooking up.
Ning Fengzhi had also secretly approached three of the princes, seemingly looking to choose a side.
Unfortunately, the eldest prince, Xue Luochuan, wanted to be emperor; the second prince, Xue Qinghe, did not; and the third prince, Xue Haicang, wanted Xue Qinghe to become emperor. Xue Luochuan thought Xue Qinghe