บท 3070: Chapter 3055: The Death of the Prince_1

Xu Sheng, upon hearing this, explained without changing his face, "Actually, there's not much to it. Just when that creature was about to kill the two seniors, several ten-thousand-year soul beasts suddenly appeared around us!"

"Taking advantage of their battle with each other, I led the two seniors away without attracting attention!"

After listening, Meng Shu did not just take his word for it, but stared intently at the former...

Although this explanation was logical and plausible, it was perhaps a bit too convenient!

Why did those ten-thousand-year soul beasts appear precisely when the two of them were unconscious, and why did they fight to the death with that creature!

Xu Sheng did not show any hint of change, and again said, "Senior, do you have any other questions?"

Meng Shu was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head, "No, since that's the case, it must mean we're just lucky, right!"

After all, everyone has their own secrets, as long as they knew they were saved by Xu Sheng, that's all that matters!

This statement made Xu Sheng's dark eyes flicker...

Clearly, Meng Shu must have guessed something but did not continue to question!

Therefore, there was no need for him to explain any further!

On the other hand, Meng Yiran took the conversation between the two as truth and couldn't help but echo, "Of course, grandma and grandpa will surely live to a ripe old age. How could they die at the hands of such a creature!"

Meng Shu laughed out loud, "Hahaha, Yiran is right. At the very least, I want to see you grow up before I'm willing to leave this world!"

"But on another note, Xu Sheng, you saved Yiran before, and now you've saved us. You are a savior to our entire sect."

"Once the sun rises tomorrow, after we have finished hunting soul beasts, come with us to the sect. We must treat you well!"

In an instant, Meng Yiran looked at Xu Sheng with eyes full of hope...

Without a doubt, she wished for him to accept the invitation!

Xu Sheng furrowed his brows slightly, rejecting politely, "There's no need to hunt soul beasts, I have already obtained a suitable Soul Ring."

"As for visiting the senior's sect, I must decline!"

Meng Shu's expression turned somewhat ugly, "Xu Sheng, if you are worried that we will harm you, you can rest assured..."

He now deeply regretted it, initially when he met Xu Sheng, he shouldn't have said those displeasing words!

Otherwise, the latter wouldn't still be so wary!

Xu Sheng interrupted before he could finish, "No, I think you're mistaken, senior. I've been in the Aquipeia Forest for four or five days already and I cannot stay any longer. I must return quickly!"

"So, please forgive this junior for declining your invitation!"

He wondered whether Bi Bidong had revoked his Saint Heir title.

Given her character, Martial Soul Hall has likely begun a manhunt for him by now, right?

Meng Yiran was clearly unhappy with this answer, and said again, "Xu Sheng, won't you really consider it? Yiran promises that grandpa, grandma, and everyone from the sect will definitely not harm you!!"

Xu Sheng responded with a smile, "Sorry, I naturally trust that the two seniors will not harm me, but Yiran, I must leave!"

Meng Shu knew he couldn't change the other's attitude, sighed, and patted Meng Yiran's shoulder, "Yiran, since Xu Sheng insists on leaving, we cannot force him!"

"However, he will always be our savior!"

It seems Xu Sheng and Yiran were fated to meet but not destined to stay together!

Meng Yiran couldn't hide her disappointment, but still forced a smile, "Then when do you plan to leave, Xu Sheng?"

Xu Sheng replied without hesitation, "As soon as Snake Granny wakes up, I will probably have to leave!"

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Tiandou Empire!

Inside the Imperial Palace Great Hall!

A soldier from the Tiandou Empire burst in in a rush, anxiously saying, "Repo... Report to His Majesty the Emperor, just now... just now..."

Xue Ye's ice-cold eyes glanced at him and said, "If you have something to say, clear your thoughts and speak. You're all flustered, what kind of manner is that!"

The soldier calmed his turbulent heart and recounted earnestly, "This is the situation, Your Majesty the Emperor, we just received news that the Fourth Prince His Highness... he's dead!"

Xue Ye immediately stood up, exclaiming, "What??"

Then, he said with a surge of anger, "What exactly happened? Tell me clearly. I want to see who dares to lay a hand on a prince of the Tiandou Empire!!"

No matter who it was, they must pay the price!

The soldier swallowed and explained cautiously, "To respond to Your Majesty the Emperor, based on the traces at the scene, we judged that the murder was committed by a Soul Master strong enough to be assigned to protect Fourth Prince His Highness!!"

This answer made it difficult for Xue Ye to accept, and he shouted again, "What?? How is that possible? The Soul Masters sent to protect the prince are fiercely loyal to me, how could they do such a thing!"

The Soul Masters sent to protect the prince had actually killed the prince!

This was simply inconceivable!!

Feeling the oppressive atmosphere, the soldier trembled involuntarily and immediately knelt on the ground...

"Your Majesty the Emperor, please quell your anger. This matter is absolutely true. Our subordinates have analyzed the situation repeatedly and can confirm that the murderer is indeed the Soul Master responsible for protecting Fourth Prince His Highness!!"

Seeing this, Xue Ye walked over to him and without mercy kicked him away...

"Useless bunch, a group of useless people, coming up with such an absurd conclusion. The death of Old Four must have been someone trying to frame the blame!!"

Just then, Xue Xing and Du Gu Bo walked in facing him...

Xue Xing spoke up as a reminder, "Brother, please calm down!"

Xue Ye narrowed his eyes, "Xue Xing, Poison Douluo, what brings you here??"

Xue Xing replied with an unchanged expression, "To not deceive brother, upon learning of Fourth Prince's death, Poison Douluo and I immediately went to the scene of the incident!"

Xue Ye sensed the implication and asked again, "And what of it?"

Du Gu Bo continued, "According to our analysis, the one who killed Fourth Prince His Highness is indeed the Soul Master you sent to protect him!"

"After all, Fourth Prince His Highness's fatal wound was on his head, where the other party's Soul Power Aura remains!!"

Xue Ye's emotions eased slightly, pressing for more, "But, the Soul Masters sent to protect the princes are all highly trusted by me, they have no reason to do this!"

"Could it be someone deliberately framing and shifting our attention?"

Regarding the death of his own child, he was naturally furious, but the primary goal was still to remain calm and find the real murderer!

Du Gu Bo said in a most definitive tone, "What Emperor Xue Ye says is absolutely impossible. There was no Soul Power Aura of any other Soul Masters at the site of Fourth Prince His Highness's murder."

"Even a Title Douluo level strength could not have completely erased it!"

After a pause, he added, "Moreover, as far as I know, Fourth Prince His Highness had a cruel nature, treating the soldiers of the Tiandou Empire like livestock!"

"Perhaps, this factor led to his murder!!"

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