Potential threats?
The Porcupinefish Douluo and the Snake Lance Douluo were somewhat puzzled.
If there is any other threat that can threaten the young master, all those who deserve to be killed will be killed. Princess Xueke will not be affected, and the playboy's avalanche will not be affected.
Once the young master completely defeats Xue Ye, he will be able to gradually take control of the Heaven Dou Empire.
At that time, the Spirit Hall will be able to realize its complete unification plan.
What exactly is the potential threat?
"I think, young master, if you don't know, you should go and pay a visit."
"That young master of the Gu Clan is always mysterious and unpredictable, but he's one of us anyway."
Both the Pufferfish and the Snake Lance thought it made a lot of sense.
This method is the safest.
We must not let trivial matters delay important ones.
"All right."
Although Qian Renxue was very unwilling, she really had no choice. Besides, she still owed him something.
Okay, that's it.
Once you've made up your mind, set off immediately.
Qian Renxue, accompanied by the Pufferfish and the Snake Lance Douluo, quickly arrived at the entrance of Gu Wuchen's villa.
The maid recognized her as the Heaven Dou Crown Prince and, not daring to be negligent, hurriedly went inside to inform him.
Inside the courtyard, Gu Wuchen was sitting cross-legged on a stone bench, cultivating.
The Ice Empress and the Snow Empress emerged from his Sea of Consciousness at some point and were standing in the center of the courtyard.
Ice Empress stood with their hands on their hips, glaring at Bo Saixi across from them, looking displeased.
" Bo Saixi, I just can't stand you! Why are you always by Chen'er's side, even massaging his shoulders?"
Bo Saixi crossed his arms and sneered, his tone tinged with disdain:
"You act like I like you? You're just a little kid, how dare you point fingers at me."
"Who are you calling a little brat!" Ice Empress instantly bristled, her body radiating a chilling aura that instantly covered the flowers and plants in the yard with a layer of white frost.
I'm talking about you.
Bo Saixi showed no weakness, her faint Soul Power clashing with Ice Empress's chilling aura.
The air froze instantly as two terrifying auras clashed in the courtyard.
Snow Empress stood beside Ice Empress, silent, her gaze fixed coldly on Bo Saixi.
Her body temperature was even lower than Ice Empress's, creating an immense, invisible pressure on people.
Ah Yin huddled on the stone bench in the corner, barely daring to breathe.
She had heard Gu Wuchen mention before that these two were Ferocious Beast from the Far North, one nearly 400,000 years old and the other nearly 700,000 years old, and their strength was even more terrifying than that of ordinary Titled Douluo.
She was a mere Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor, no match for them, and dared not interrupt or try to mediate.
Just then, Gu Wuchen slowly opened his eyes and sighed helplessly.
"Alright, stop arguing. If you keep arguing, you'll tear my yard down."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ice Empress and Bo Saixi simultaneously withdrew their auras, each letting out a cold snort before turning their heads away.
Qian Renxue happened to follow the maid into the courtyard and witnessed this scene.
Her pupils contracted sharply, her face filled with shock.
She could clearly sense that each of those two auras was no weaker than that of an ordinary Titled Douluo!
There are so many hidden powerhouses around Gu Wuchen?
The Pufferfish and the Snake Lance Douluo were so frightened that their bodies stiffened, and they didn't even dare to lift their heads.
These two veteran Titled Douluo actually felt powerless to resist these auras.
Gu Wuchen turned to look at Qian Renxue, raising an eyebrow:
"Why is Your Highness here again? Didn't we just part ways not long ago?"
Qian Renxue snorted coldly, "I'm here to ask for what you asked, and incidentally, to ask you about what you said."
Okay, what she said doesn't seem to make much sense.
As long as he tells himself that's fine.
Gu Wuchen heard Qian Renxue's tone soften and didn't say anything more.
Qian Renxue walked to the stone table and sat down with a guilty conscience, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the hem of her clothes.
Ah Yin brought over several cups of hot tea, gently placed them in front of everyone, and then silently retreated behind Gu Wuchen.
Snow Empress and Ice Empress sat to Gu Wuchen's left, Bo Saixi sat to his right.
None of the three spoke; they simply leaned back in their chairs, their cold gazes sweeping over Qian Renxue and the other two.
The atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became oppressive.
Qian Renxue felt as if three mountains were pressing down on her, and she even had to be careful when she breathed.
The Pufferfish and the Snake Lance Douluo stood behind Qian Renxue, heads bowed, not daring to breathe.
They knew Bo Saixi's strength; if they really displeased her, even the two of them combined wouldn't be enough to defeat her.
Gu Wuchen picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said calmly:
"Your Highness, please don't worry, just speak your mind."
Qian Renxue coughed lightly, suppressing her nervousness:
"Please enlighten me, Young Master Gu, who exactly is this potential threat you mentioned?"
"The hidden dangers I'm referring to are Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing."
Gu Wuchen put down his teacup, his tone calm.
Qian Renxue was taken aback for a moment, then scoffed:
"These two? Young Master Gu, you're not kidding, are you? Xue Beng is a good-for-nothing playboy, and Prince Xue Xing is an even bigger idiot."
"The two of them combined aren't even worth a hand's breadth; how could they possibly pose a threat to me?"
"Often, the characters you look down on the most can be the ones who pose the most deadly threat."
Gu Wuchen shook his head.
"Don't underestimate Xue Beng. He's much more patient than you think. All these years, he's deliberately acted like a playboy to lower your guard."
In the original story, it was Tang San who ultimately helped him ascend to the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire.
He didn't get involved in this matter; he simply told Qian Renxue to handle it herself, since Qian Renxue was indeed acting somewhat unbelievably.
Seeing her nonchalant expression, Gu Wuchen added casually:
"Having witnessed his three brothers die one after another, Xue Beng knew better than anyone who the murderer was."
If he hadn't pretended to be a dissolute playboy, he would have ended up like his brothers.
Qian Renxue's sneer froze instantly.
She suddenly recalled Xue Beng's actions over the years and realized that she had never participated in any struggle for the throne. She spent her days either walking her dog and fighting cocks or frequenting brothels, and rarely even went to the imperial court.
She had always thought he was hopeless, but now she was truly shocked.
It turns out it wasn't that he didn't want to fight, it was that he was afraid to fight.
He hid all his ambition and sharpness in his most wretched form, just to survive under her watchful eye.
"This... how is this possible?"
Qian Renxue murmured, her tone filled with disbelief.
She never took Xue Beng seriously, and even felt that killing him would dirty her hands.
She never expected that the person she looked down on the most was so well-hidden.
The Porcupinefish Douluo also frowned:
"Your Highness, Young Master Gu is right. Xue Beng has indeed been too well-behaved these past few years, abnormally so. We were all deceived by his appearance before."
Snake Lance Douluo nodded in agreement:
"Yes, to be able to hide under His Highness's nose for so many years, such forbearance is beyond the reach of ordinary people."
He's not moving now; he's just waiting for an opportunity.
Gu Wuchen picked up the teacup and gently blew away the foam.
"He'll wait for someone who can help him bring you down. When the time is right, he'll bite you without hesitation, and it will be a fatal bite."
Qian Renxue's face was solemn, and her back was already soaked with cold sweat.
If Gu Wuchen hadn't reminded her, she probably would never have known that such a hidden danger was lurking beside her until her death.