With Xue Ye's urging, Tang Xiao hesitated for a long time before nodding his head...
"Alright, since Xu Sheng, you do not require the compensation offered by our Hao Tian Clan, we cannot lose face for the upper three families!"
"From now on, the Hao Tian Clan owes you a favor. Should you encounter any matter you cannot resolve and it's within our power to do so, we will certainly not decline!!"
He truly could not fathom why Xu Sheng would actively refuse the compensation offered by the Hao Tian Clan or if there might be some plot behind it...
However, if he truly showed nothing in response, it could damage the sect's image if word got out!
For that reason, he thought of this method, which was to owe Xu Sheng a favor!
As for whether the other party would make use of it, that would be a matter for the future!!
Xue Ye glanced at Xu Sheng and inquired, "Xu Sheng, Tang Sect Master has shown his sincerity. Do you think the previous grievances can be wiped clean?"
Reaching a resolution would be the best outcome for himself!
After all, including Tang Xiao and other members of the Hao Tian Clan, as well as the Soul Masters beside Xu Sheng, none of them were average individuals!!
Xu Sheng nodded in understanding, "Of course it can. Even if Tang Sect Master hadn't mentioned it, the Martial Soul Hall would not bother with this matter!"
Behind them, Qianjun Douluo and Jiang Long Douluo were also surprised by how readily Xu Sheng gave his response...
They couldn't help but feel a bit suspicious...
"Hiss... Why do I feel like Xu Sheng's initial goal from the start was to have the Hao Tian Clan owe him a favor?"
"Very likely. No wonder he showed no joy at the Hao Tian Clan's offer of three soul bones as compensation. But then again, that sect couldn't offer any suitable compensation anyway!"
Although they wanted to ask for an explanation, they still suppressed their curiosity...
Xue Ye looked at him with appreciation and declared loudly, "Good, then I shall be the witness. The conflict between Xu Sheng and Hao Tian Clan is hereby wiped clean!!"
He paused before calling out again, "Qing He!"
The silent Xue Qinghe immediately responded, "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Xue Ye motioned, "Prepare a banquet to properly entertain Tang Sect Master and the others!!"
"It's not every day you come to the imperial palace; I must show you some hospitality!!"
Xue Qinghe naturally had no objections, "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Before their arrival, Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo had already been lurking in the shadows, just in case anything unexpected happened...
But now it seemed that there was no need...
Both parties had reached reconciliation...
Even though he did not know what Xu Sheng was thinking, it was definitely not so simple!
The following day...
Tang Xiao and the others immediately returned to the Hao Tian Clan...
As for Qian Renxue, she looked somewhat dejected at Xu Sheng and murmured, "Xu Sheng, now that Tang Xiao and the others have left, are you planning to start your journey back to Martial Soul City immediately?"
He chuckled lightly, "I'd like to stay here too, but Qianjun Douluo and Jiang Long Douluo probably want to return to the Worship Hall sooner, so it's best to head back quickly!"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's sharp gaze turned straight to Qianjun Douluo and his companion...
Qianjun Douluo immediately understood, coughing into his hand and said, "Well, actually, Jiang Long Douluo and I have a mission to investigate the royal household while we are at the imperial palace!"
"Xu Sheng, I'm afraid we might need to stay at the palace for a while!"
Jiang Long Douluo looked confused and blurted out without thinking, "Qian Jun, when did we have to investigate..."
Qianjun Douluo did not hesitate to cover his mouth and then laughed awkwardly, "Well, Holy Daughter, Xu Sheng, you two continue talking; Jiang Long and I will go explore the situation within the royal household!"
Having said that, he didn't wait for Jiang Long Douluo to refute and dragged him away...
Xu Sheng sighed, "This... Ren Xue, it seems that for some time, I'm probably going to stay in the imperial palace!"
He could naturally tell that Qianjun Douluo's poor performance was deliberate, but Qian Renxue clearly also hoped that he would stay, so he might as well stay a few more days!!
Qian Renxue bowed her head, her cheeks slightly flushed, "Is... is that so?"
Really, couldn't Qianjun Douluo and Jiang Long Douluo act a bit more genuinely?
Even he could tell that it was done on purpose!!
However, if the former was willing to stay, it was good news for her!
Seeing that she was a bit absent-minded, Xu Sheng suddenly spoke up to interrupt, "Ren Xue, I have something I want to ask you."
Qian Renxue came back to her senses, puzzled, "What is it?"
Xu Sheng also asked very directly, "Do you know where Tang San is right now?"
Hearing this question, Qian Renxue's expression became strange...
"Tang San? I remember a long time ago, he attacked Xue Ke in front of the royal household, His Majesty Xue Ye was very angry and ordered him to be expelled from the imperial palace!"
"As for where he went after that, I really don't know!"
There was nothing unusual in her words...
Tang San attacking Princess Xue Ke, with His Majesty Xue Ye's temperament, it was surprising that he wasn't sentenced to death but just expelled from the palace...
It was probably due to the former's persuasion...
But soon, Qian Renxue's brows slightly furrowed, "Xu Sheng, why are you asking this? Don't tell me you suspect my involvement with him..."
Xu Sheng immediately explained, "No, Ren Xue, that's not what I meant!"
"It's just that when I first met Qianjun Douluo and Jiang Long Douluo, I heard Tang San's name from their mouths!"
"So, I was wondering if you knew about this!"
Qian Renxue pursed her lips, grasping the gist of it...
"So, Xu Sheng, are you suspecting that Tang San is currently in the Worship Hall?"
Xu Sheng affirmed, "Mhm!"
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, "I don't know about this, and Grandfather hasn't sent anyone to inform me!"
"Let's do this, later I will send someone to inquire with Grandfather, maybe Tang San really is in the Worship Hall!"
Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Okay, then I'll trouble you!"
It seemed she really didn't know, most likely it was Qian Dao Liu's doing!
Qian Renxue shook her head, "Xu Sheng, although I shouldn't say this in front of you"
"But Tang San's father is Tang Hao, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a nemesis of Grandfather. If Tang San really has been captured and taken to the Worship Hall, I'm afraid..."
She feared that Tang San was probably already dead!!
Xu Sheng was indeed not worried, "I have a feeling that Tang San hasn't died yet, he's probably just suffered quite a bit!"
Qian Renxue didn't know what else to say, "Alright, since you say so, let's hope that's the case!"
Hopefully, Grandfather hasn't made a fatal move, and Tang San is still clinging to life!
Otherwise, Xu Sheng might grow upset with the Worship Hall...
At that time, everything would change in an unwanted direction...
Xu Sheng extended his hand to pat her shoulder and suggested, "Let's go, Ren Xue, we should meet His Majesty Xue Ye, I have some things I need to tell him!"