Your Highness!
Tai Nuo reluctantly cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.
"It's not that I intend to deny it, but this matter concerns the reputation of my Strength Clan. We can't just conclude that my Strength Clan wanted to assassinate Xiao Xuan based on a few words, can we?"
"In my opinion, this matter is probably just Tai Jian's personal act!"
"We implore Your Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty the Poison Douluo to investigate this matter thoroughly!"
Upon hearing this...
Dugu Bo immediately sneered.
"Hehe!"
" Tai Tan!"
"You've got a good plan!"
"Now that Tai Jian is dead, you want to pin all the blame on a dead man?"
"So, your entire Strength Clan can just stay out of this?"
"There's no such thing as a free lunch!"
Tai Tan's expression stiffened upon hearing this.
I was just about to start explaining myself.
Xue Qinghe, who was standing to the side, suddenly burst into laughter.
" Senior Dugu!"
That's not entirely true!
"Since Chief Tai insists that this matter has nothing to do with the Strength Clan, then I think we should give them a chance to prove their innocence!"
"Oh?"
Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow slightly.
"What does His Highness mean?"
"Hehe!"
Xue Qinghe smiled faintly.
"It's very simple!"
"Since this matter involves the Soul Master clans of my Heaven Dou Empire, I naturally cannot sit idly by!"
"In my opinion, it would be better to send someone to thoroughly investigate this case!"
"Start by investigating Tai Jian's whereabouts these days!"
"Find out who he's been in contact with, and who's been acting on his behalf!"
"His recent financial transactions, as well as the accounts of the Strength Clan, can all be investigated!"
That brings us to this.
Xue Qinghe's smile grew even gentler.
"Chief Tai, rest assured!"
"I have always acted impartially and would never wrong an innocent person!"
"If this matter truly has nothing to do with the Strength Clan, I will certainly clear your name!"
What do you think?
These words were spoken.
Tai Tan's expression changed instantly!
Thorough investigation?!
Are you kidding me!
This matter is disgraceful to begin with!
Moreover, there are some things behind Tai Jian's move that cannot be made public.
If the royal family were to follow the trail and investigate further...
Who knows what they'll find out in the end!
not to mention.
Although the Strength Clan hasn't been considered a top-tier clan in recent years, with so many members, who can guarantee that every single account can withstand scrutiny?
Thinking about this...
Tai Tan's forehead broke out in even more cold sweat.
The elders behind him were also in a panic!
They couldn't help but look at each other.
They all clearly understand the seriousness of the situation!
But Xue Qinghe's words were exceptionally well-chosen!
They did it to clear their names!
They couldn't just refuse in front of so many people, could they?
Wouldn't that make me seem even more guilty?
In an instant.
Tai Tan felt caught in a dilemma!
At this moment.
Xiao Xuan, however, watched from the sidelines, secretly amused.
Good heavens!
As expected of Xue Qinghe!
These words are even more ruthless than Dugu Bo actually taking action!
They were clearly threatening the other party, but they pretended to be thinking of them.
It's so good that you can't find any fault with it!
really!
When it comes to these kinds of things, the royal family really knows their stuff!
Thinking of this, Xiao Xuan couldn't help but glance at Xue Qinghe.
The latter seemed to notice his gaze, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
Just then...
Tai Tan finally spoke.
Your Highness!
"I've thought about it carefully!"
"Although this was done by Tai Jian alone, he is still a member of my Strength Clan!"
"Now that he has committed such a mistake, my Strength Clan is indeed to blame!"
That brings us to this.
Tai Tan took a deep breath.
"In that case!"
"On behalf of the Strength Clan, I am willing to offer compensation to young friend Xiao Xuan!"
"We earnestly hope that Your Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty the Poison Douluo will grant our Strength Clan a chance to atone for our mistakes!"
Upon hearing this...
Dugu Bo immediately smiled.
"Hehe!"
"Why didn't you say that earlier?"
"Why must I waste so much breath on you!"
As he spoke, he turned to look at Xiao Xuan beside him.
"Young friend Xiao Xuan!"
"Since Chief Tai has agreed to compensate, then you can decide this matter yourself!"
"Ha ha!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan immediately burst into laughter.
"Then Senior Dugu!"
That's all.
Only then did he turn his gaze to the Tai Tan below.
"Chief Tai!"
"Since you're willing to compensate, I'd like to hear how much sincerity you're prepared to offer."
Upon hearing this...
Tai Tan fell silent.
A moment later.
He seemed to have finally made up his mind, and gritted his teeth as he spoke:
"Five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin!"
"On behalf of the Strength Clan, I am willing to compensate young friend Xiao Xuan with 500,000 Gold Soul Coin!"
These words were spoken.
The expressions of the surrounding elders immediately changed!
"Chief!"
"Five hundred thousand?!"
Even Tai Nuo couldn't help but exclaim in surprise!
You need to know!
That's a whopping 500,000 Gold Soul Coin!
For those top sects, it might not be a big deal.
But for the Strength Clan today, it is definitely a considerable sum!
Since breaking away from the Clear Sky Sect, the Strength Clan has managed to gain a foothold in Heaven Dou City thanks to their forging skills.
But life was far from as glamorous as outsiders imagined.
After all, the entire clan, consisting of several hundred people, needs to eat and cultivate!
In particular, the cultivation of Soul Master is an extremely expensive undertaking.
In addition, there are various expenses within the clan.
Over the years, although they have accumulated a considerable fortune, they don't actually have much cash on hand to use!
Five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin!
That's almost enough to drain a significant portion of the clan's savings!
However.
Just when everyone thought that Xiao Xuan would be satisfied with such a huge compensation,
But Xiao Xuan shook his head slightly.
"Not enough!"
What?!
These words were spoken.
The expressions of the Strength Clan changed drastically!
Five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin!
That's still not enough?!
Tai Tan's expression also turned somewhat grim.
"Young friend Xiao Xuan!"
"Five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin is the greatest sincerity I can offer!"
"Isn't... this enough to satisfy you?"
"Hehe!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan simply smiled.
"Five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin, that's quite a lot!"
Chief Kotai, don't forget!
"The one your Strength Clan sent this time is a level 55 Power Attack System Battle Soul King!"
"If I didn't still have some strength left, I'd probably be the one lying here right now!"
That brings us to this.
Xiao Xuan's smile slowly faded.
"Five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin to buy my life?"
"Isn't that way too cheap?"
Upon hearing this...
Tai Tan was speechless.
after all.
Xiao Xuan is absolutely right!
Assassination is not the same as ordinary conflict!
If Xiao Xuan dies, what use would 500,000 Gold Soul Coin, or even more money, be?
Thinking about this...
Tai Tan had no choice but to suppress his anger and ask again:
"Then, in your opinion, young friend Xiao Xuan, what should be done?"
Upon hearing this...
Xiao Xuan immediately smiled.
"Simple!"
"The 500,000 Gold Soul Coin can remain unchanged!"
"But..."
He paused deliberately at this point.
Then he slowly extended three fingers.
"Besides!"
"I need three more Soul Bone!"
boom!
Upon hearing this!
The entire courtyard erupted in chaos!