"Fine, it's just one acre of medicine field, I'll give it to you."
Qin Xiao's response was affirmative.
In fact, after the Immortal Herbs of the Icefire Polarized Eyes were taken away, he no longer placed much importance on this place.
After all, he was not like Du Gu Bo, who had a hobby of making poison and concocting medicine, typical of someone who couldn't live without a medicine field.
"Heh, I didn't expect you to be so sentimental and righteous, young man."
Hearing this, Du Gu Bo couldn't help but tease.
Qin Xiao huffed irritably, "Stop talking nonsense, let's save the person."
"Don't worry, I, Du Gu Bo, will take care of this. With this girl in my hands, even if she wants to die, it would be difficult."
"You just wait here for me a moment, I'll go prepare the antidote and be right back."
Having said that, Du Gu Bo hurriedly left.
...
Elsewhere.
Star Luo Imperial City.
Within the Imperial Palace Hall, the Star Luo Emperor was reviewing the latest memorials when suddenly, he heard a hasty rush of footsteps outside the hall.
An attendant rushed into the great hall without waiting for the Star Luo Emperor to inquire and urgently said, "Your Majesty, there's a letter from the Third Prince."
The third one?
Mubai?
The Star Luo Emperor's eyebrows rose, and he snorted authoritatively, "This coward who lacks courage, has he finally deigned to write to his old man?"
"Bring it here."
As his voice fell, the attendant stepped forward and respectfully handed the letter to the Star Luo Emperor.
The Star Luo Emperor took the letter from the envelope and glanced at it only twice before he seemed to turn to stone.
[Dear Father Emperor:
By the time you read this letter, I should already be dead....]
Just two lines of text had a shocking impact on the Star Luo Emperor's soul.
"Dead?!"
"How could he possibly be dead, who dares to kill my son!"
The Star Luo Emperor's eyes reddened with immense rage.
However, he wanted to know what exactly had happened and thus, despite the rage in his heart, continued to read.
Gradually, the Star Luo Emperor's whole body started to tremble.
He had come to understand the cause and effect.
According to Dai Mubai's letter, after Zhu Zhuqing found a man outside to support her, she went to force Dai Mubai to dissolve their engagement through force.
Dai Mubai had tried to resist as well.
But the result was tragic.
His fingers were chopped off, and his manhood was ruined by Zhu Zhuqing.
Hence, a resentful Dai Mubai hired a Soul Master to take action against Zhu Zhuqing.
The result...
Must have been a failure.
Because this letter had been written by Dai Mubai in advance. And he had instructed the messenger to deliver this letter to the Star Luo Imperial Palace if no news was received from him within three days.
"Zhu Zhuqing, you indeed have great audacity to collude with outsiders to harm my son.
"Although he is of no great use and is timid and cowardly, he is still my child, a prince of the Xingluo Empire, your betrothed. Even if he were to die in the future, his death should be at the hands of his brother Davis, not in such an unclear and muddled way."
The Star Luo Emperor was filled with immense irritation.
The death of Dai Mubai had dealt him no small shock.
Of course, this shock was not so much of an emotional one, as the Star Luo Emperor was more concerned about the loss of the royal dignity and face.
The prince having his engagement broken off, being discarded, and then dying; frankly speaking, the Xingluo Empire couldn't afford to lose such face.
"It's just that the strength of that man is somewhat troubling..."
"A Titled Douluo-level expert, and not just an ordinary Titled Douluo, such military might is not something the Xingluo Empire can easily provoke."
Gradually, the Star Luo Emperor started to feel troubled again.
Dai Mubai's letter also mentioned this Titled Douluo-level expert called Qin Xiao. Clearly, this was not someone who the Xingluo Empire could easily handle.
"Hmph, Qin Xiao, I may leave you be for now, but this grudge, the Star Luo Royal Family will remember. One day, I will surely make this Qin Xiao pay the price.
"As for now, I can think of a way to collect some interest. Even if I can't directly handle Qin Xiao, I can't let him have an easy time."
After a while, an idea emerged in the Star Luo Emperor's mind.
He turned to the attendant in the lower position and commanded heavily, "Go summon the Grand Duke of Youming. Tell him that I have an important matter to discuss."
"Yes."
The attendant agreed and departed.
After a long while.
Outside the Imperial Palace Hall, a voice arose.
"I greet Your Majesty."
The Star Luo Emperor looked out of the great hall, and saw a handsome middle-aged man waiting reverently.
Without a doubt, this man was the Grand Duke of Youming.
The Clan Leader of the Youming Clan.
"Come in to talk."
The Star Luo Emperor spoke indifferently.
His voice contained immense authority.
The Grand Duke immediately felt a considerable pressure.
He couldn't help muttering to himself, "It seems something significant has happened."
His heart suddenly felt anxious.
Drip, Drip, Drip.
The Grand Duke of Youming took several steps forward and finally entered the great hall.
"You have many questions in your mind, but hold your questions until after you've read this letter," said the Star Luo Emperor as he threw the letter in his hand to the Grand Duke.
Undoubtedly, this letter was in Dai Mubai's own handwriting.
"Yes."
The Grand Duke of Youming answered and opened the letter.
With just the first glance, shock appeared on his face.
"This... this is the suicide note of the Third Prince, Dai Mubai!"
His voice was filled with unrest.
"Heh, Duke, you might want to continue reading," said the Star Luo Emperor, smiling faintly from his throne.
"Yes."
The Grand Duke of Youming continued to read, his expression growing increasingly grim.
"It's actually Zhu Qing..."
He was at a complete loss for words.
"Heh, Duke, you've indeed raised a fine daughter with audacity unlike any other, daring to join forces with outsiders against a prince of the royal family."
The Star Luo Emperor spoke with an icy expression, "Indeed, it is true. I just don't know whether it's your daughter who is the rebel, or if you, the Youming Grand Duke, have developed a second heart."
Thud.
The Youming Grand Duke knelt on one knee, his face filled with panic, "Your Majesty, you must see the truth. My Youming Clan bears no ill will towards the royal household, there must be some misunderstanding. Yes, it must all be a misunderstanding."
"A misunderstanding?"
The Star Luo Emperor snorted coldly, "Whether it is a misunderstanding or not, I am not sure. What I am certain of is that Dai Mubai is now dead..."
The Youming Grand Duke said, "Your Majesty, please calm down a bit. As for the matter of the Third Prince, there are still too many strange aspects. I believe there must be some hidden facts."
"Strange aspects, hidden facts?"
The Star Luo Emperor said coldly, "Very well, since that is the case, I will give you an opportunity. Within half a month, you may conduct your investigation. In half a month's time, you will give me a satisfactory answer."
"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty."
There was a look of joy on the face of the Youming Grand Duke.
The Star Luo Emperor continued, "Don't rejoice too soon. If, after half a month, your reply is weak, the Youming Clan will be punished for the crime of treason."
After hearing the words of the Star Luo Emperor, the Youming Grand Duke nodded heavily, "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely provide a satisfactory answer."
The Star Luo Emperor waved his hand dismissively, "You may leave."
"Yes." The Youming Grand Duke, as if pardoned, left immediately.
After the Youming Grand Duke had completely vanished from sight, the Star Luo Emperor spoke again, "Summon them."
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.
At the sound of his voice, three figures in black appeared in the hall.
"From now on, you three will keep a close watch on the Youming Grand Duke and the movements of the Duchy Residence. Report any suspicions to me promptly, and be on guard against any disloyalty from the Youming Clan."
"Yes."
Upon the command of the Star Luo Emperor, the three responded in unison.
...
Elsewhere.
Tiandou City.
Outside the room of Yu Luomian, the door was suddenly knocked.
"Who is it?"
Yu Luomian asked with a furrowed brow from inside the room.
"It's me."
An at once familiar and foreign voice came from outside the door.
"Er Long!"
Joy filled Yu Luomian's eyes.
Creak.
He hurried to open the door, and saw Liu Erlong wearing a coarse cloth gown standing outside.
Yu Luomian spoke with visible delight, "I knew it, you would choose to see me."
"You want me to talk here?"
Liu Erlong asked with annoyance facing Yu Luomian.
"Come in, quick, come in."
Yu Luomian spoke and hastily cleared the doorway.
Liu Erlong walked in gracefully.
"Actually, I'm here to tell you something."
Liu Erlong surveyed the room's furnishings briefly before her gaze settled on Yu Luomian.
Yu Luomian was initially taken aback, then said with some surprise, "Does that mean you are willing to discuss Qin Xiao's situation with me?"
"Good, this is excellent. Knowing both yourself and your enemy, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles. With the information you provide, I believe we can surely find a way to deal with Qin Xiao."
With that, he excitedly waved his fists in the air a couple of times.
However, Liu Erlong just shook her head helplessly.
Hopeless.
She truly felt Yu Luomian was beyond help.
"I will tell you only two things. The rest is for you to weigh," Liu Erlong said, raising one finger, "First, the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect is in a deep alliance with Qin Xiao, loyal allies."
Yu Luomian was startled, "Qin Xiao has such a relationship with the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?"
This was something he had not anticipated.
Does that not mean that to deal with Qin Xiao, one must also contend with the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?
Unwittingly, he furrowed his brow.
The matter had become somewhat difficult.
At that moment, Liu Erlong raised a second finger, "The second thing is that the Hao Tian Clan has been destroyed by the joint efforts of Qin Xiao and the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect. It's said that within the Hao Tian Clan, all five Titled Douluo Elders perished in battle; none survived, and the gates of Hao Tian Clan were also shattered."
"What?"
Yu Luomian exclaimed, his face turning pale, "Are you saying the Hao Tian Clan has been annihilated, and even their gates are destroyed?"
There was no doubt that Liu Erlong's words struck him like a heavy hammer, smashing hard against Yu Luomian's heart.
He could never have imagined that the Hao Tian Clan, one of the upper three families, had ceased to exist.
Even more so a tragedy than their Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan.
What origin does this kid, Qin Xiao, have? He's really defying the heavens... Yu Luomian was truly shocked.
"I've said all that needs to be said by now, what you do next is entirely up to you,"
"However, I must say, if you're not tired of living, then don't go provoking Qin Xiao."
"Take care."
With those words, Liu Erlong pushed the door open and left.
"Wait."
Suddenly, Yu Luomian called out to Liu Erlong.
Liu Erlong glanced over, "Is there anything else?"
Yu Luomian paused for a moment, then rubbed his hands together somewhat awkwardly, "I'd like to ask, what exactly is your relationship with Qin Xiao?"
Liu Erlong was taken aback for a moment, then a blush crept onto her face.
"That's none of your business."
She dropped this phrase and turned to leave.
"Ah, a grown daughter doesn't stay at home for long." Liu Erlong sighed after she had left.
However, he thought differently the next moment.
"At Er Long's age, it's also not suitable to stay, if it's a few more years later..."
"It's just that being so close to this Qin Xiao, it's not necessarily a good thing."
"Ah."
As he pondered, he sighed yet again.
Not to mention anything else, the relation between the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan and Qin Xiao is already very tense.
If Yu Yuanzhen truly returns from the clan's forbidden grounds, there's bound to be a great battle with Qin Xiao.
At that time...
"It's hard to predict the outcome."
Yu Luomian suddenly felt torn.
On one hand was his own family and elder brother, and on the other, his daughter; he really didn't know which side to choose.
"Forget it, there must be a way when the car reaches the mountain; for now, let's not think too much about it, and wait until the blades really clash," Yu Luomian muttered to himself and also left the room.
He needed to return to the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan and tell the Sect Disciples not to go out for the time being.
They couldn't afford to offend Qin Xiao; better to avoid him if possible.
...
"Your Highness..."
Next to the Icefire Polarized Eyes, Meng Yiran slowly opened her eyes.
Upon seeing, she caught sight of Qin Xiao's handsome face, her eyes filled with emotion.
This man had saved her once again.
"You're still seriously injured; don't speak for now."
Qin Xiao interrupted Meng Yiran.
He looked toward Du Gu Bo at his side, frowning as he asked, "Du Gu Bo, why is Yiran still so weak?"
Du Gu Bo replied irritably, "Do you think of me as some kind of wishing star that grants your wishes instantly?"
"Let me tell you, the girl was already poisoned throughout her body when she arrived, and it was not easy to save her. If you want her to recover completely, at least I need to carefully prepare a few prescriptions, and it'll take about three to five days of recuperation to get somewhere close."
Qin Xiao nodded, "That seems reasonable."
Du Gu Bo huffed irritably, "What do you mean 'seems'? Your words are making me feel distrusted."
"Eh, is it that obvious?"
Qin Xiao was somewhat surprised, "I thought with your intelligence, you wouldn't catch on."
Du Gu Bo: "...."
Right now, he very much wanted to give Qin Xiao one word: Scram!
This kid's mouth is really too venomous.
...
Three days later.
Above the dilapidated gate of the Hao Tian Clan.
Three figures descended from the sky.
Undoubtedly, these three were Tang San, Tang Hao, and Tang Chen.
"Hao Tian Clan, how could my Hao Tian Clan become like this!?"
It must be said that even though he was prepared, when Tang Chen saw the ruined gate, he couldn't help but feel indescribably sorrowful.
This place held too many memories for him.
The construction of Hao Tian Castle also consumed much of his effort.
But now, decades of hard work had gone up in smoke, turned into nothing more than an illusory dream.
He couldn't hold back any longer and bellowed heavenward, "Qin Xiao, you truly deserve death."
"I, Tang Chen, swear in this lifetime, I will certainly slay you under my sword, and use your fresh blood and severed head to appease the spirits of my Hao Tian Clan!"
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