บท 2843: Chapter 2828: The Belated News_1
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, "Father, if I see Xu Sheng again, I will do my best to persuade him to join the royal household!"
However, to Xue Ye, such promises seemed utterly unbelievable...
Absently he said, "Hmm, let's just hope he doesn't join opposing forces like the Tiandou Empire before then."
The thought of such a person becoming an enemy sent shivers down his spine...
Just as Xue Qinghe was about to say something, he suddenly stopped...
Because his gaze was fixed on the ministers who had suddenly burst into the hall...
The faces of these ministers were grave, as if some unfavorable event had occurred...
In unison they said, "Your Majesty the Emperor, we have an urgent matter to report!!"
Xue Ye's eyes narrowed slightly...
These men, who were usually very disciplined, had stormed in today without any warning...
Could it be that something significant had happened?
Thinking this, he subconsciously glanced at Xue Qinghe...
To his knowledge, the latter immediately stood up, clasped his fists, and said, "Father, the ministers are in such a hurry, they must have important matters to discuss. Qing He does not wish to disturb you any further and will take his leave now!"
After receiving permission, he left swiftly...
Watching his departing figure, Xue Ye reflected silently, "With just one glance, he understood my thoughts. Indeed, choosing Qing He as the Crown Prince was the right decision!"
If it had been Xue Beng, he probably would only be showboating!
Putting these matters aside, Xue Ye's expression also became serious...
He said to the ministers below, "Speak, you burst into the hall in such a rush, what is it that you need to report!"
One of the ministers took a deep breath and responded, "Reporting to Your Majesty the Emperor, according to recent news, there have been many incidents of soul beasts injuring people within the Tiandou Empire!"
On hearing this, Xue Ye inquired with puzzlement, "Soul beasts injuring people? And these incidents happened some time ago, why are we only receiving this news now?"
The former didn't know how to explain this issue, "This, this..."
Xue Ye knew he could not answer, so he commanded sternly, "Alright, continue!"
Seems like the entire Tiandou Empire has been too lax; such vital news didn't get reported at the first opportunity!
Relieved of his burden, the minister continued, "Since the soul beast attacks have mainly occurred on the fringes of the empire, it has caused panic among the citizens, and currently, many civilians are relocating to the central regions of the empire!"
"If this is not resolved, it could potentially bring about negative consequences for the royal household!"
Xue Ye propped up his chin and pressed on, "Have the reasons for the soul beasts injuring people been investigated thoroughly?"
The minister shook his head, refuting, "Not yet!"
"However, the Martial Soul Hall seems to have started their investigation quite early, but likewise, they have not come to any useful conclusions!!"
On hearing these three words, Xue Ye showed a rare expression of astonishment, "Martial Soul Hall? They're so proactive about this affair!"
He had only just received the news, yet the Martial Soul Hall had already completed their investigation!
This was completely out of character for them!
Hearing this, another minister replied, "Your Majesty the Emperor, I believe that the Martial Soul Hall's actions might be intended to maintain their status in the hearts of Soul Masters, and they did not carry out a serious investigation."
Such a vast power, investigating for so long and yet they don't know the reasons behind the soul beasts' attacks!
It seems like it was only a sham of an investigation!
Xue Ye pondered for a moment and ordered, "What you said is not without reason. Have the soldiers of the Tiandou Empire step up the investigation. Within three days, I need to know the reason why soul beasts left the soul beast forest and attacked humans!"
"Yes, Your Majesty the Emperor!!"
Unbeknownst to them, Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo, who were hiding outside the imperial palace, heard all this clearly...
Serpent Spear Douluo licked his lips, "Multiple soul beasts harming humans? It seems this must be the work of the abyssal creatures mentioned by Xu Sheng, no mistake!"
Porcupine Douluo was somewhat unconvinced, "Serpent Spear, why do you say that? Perhaps they were really just forced to leave the soul beast forest and harm humans for some reason!"
The survival of the fittest among soul beasts can be much more extreme than in the human world!
With a slight smirk, Serpent Spear Douluo replied, "Hmph, there are too many coincidences. Think about it, how many times in all these years have there been incidents of soul beasts attacking humans throughout the Tiandou Empire?"
"Only a handful! Moreover, most of the time, it's humans who provoke soul beasts, not soul beasts intending to attack!"
Porcupine Douluo was persuaded and nodded, "Serpent Spear, what you say seems to make some sense. Let's go report to the Holy Daughter right now!"
But Serpent Spear Douluo shook his head, "No need, I have already used my spiritual power to transmit the content of our conversation to the Holy Daughter!"
"What we need to do now is to continue monitoring Xue Ye!!"
Since their spiritual power could directly capture Xue Qinghe, they were not worried about his safety in the imperial palace!!
...…
Heaven Dou Royal Academy!
Qin Ming and Dugu Yan had also returned from the soul fighting arena and found Shi Mo and the others...
The former was the first to speak, "Where's Tian Heng?"
Yu Feng took the initiative to respond, "Teacher Qin, Tian Heng is undergoing psychological therapy, but the situation looks very grim!"
Shi Mo echoed, "Yes, yes, when we brought Tian Heng back to the academy, he was like a walking corpse, I'm afraid the blow he received from the battle in the soul fighting arena was quite severe!!"
Shi Mo, bitterly said, "To put it unpleasantly, Tian Heng's current state is like that of a living dead!"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan reprimanded, "Shi Mo, what nonsense are you talking about!!"
"Tian Heng will definitely be fine, as long as we figure out what methods Xu Sheng used... used..."
She originally wanted to say something harsher, but her tone involuntarily softened when she recalled Xu Sheng's stunning appearance...
Shi Mo also slapped his own head and explained, "Yan Zi, don't be angry, I was just making a comparison. I didn't mean anything else!"
Dugu Yan was still somewhat dissatisfied, "I know that, or I would have taken action already!"
Qin Ming frowned, interrupting their conversation, "Alright, all of you go back to your cultivation. I'll go and check on Tian Heng!"
Dugu Yan's tone suddenly changed, she hurriedly said, "Teacher Qin, I'll go too!"
Shi Mo and the others exchanged looks, then said, "We'll come too!"
But Qin Ming solemnly warned them, "I'd advise you not to do that. Tian Heng's current mental state is extremely poor, and the slightest carelessness could trigger severe consequences!"
"Especially you, Yan Zi!"
Dugu Yan was taken aback and hesitated, "But..."
Before she could finish, Qin Ming interjected again, "Rest assured, Tian Heng is my disciple and your captain. I will not watch him degenerate without doing anything!!"
Dugu Yan felt the gravity of his words and did not say more...
She earnestly said, "I understand, then I entrust Tian Heng to you, Teacher Qin!!"
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