Chapter 3002: The Threats from the Princes_1
Inside Xue Qinghe's private quarters!
Qian Renxue watched the Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo before her, swallowed, and seemed about to say something, yet she didn't speak...
Because there was something she wasn't sure how to handle...
Serpent Spear Douluo noticed something off about the former and couldn't help but ask, "Holy Daughter, what's wrong? You seem to have something on your mind?"
Such hesitation wasn't often seen from her!
Porcupine Douluo also realized and chimed in, "Yes, Holy Daughter, if there's something you wish to say, please do. Serpent Spear and I might not be the sharpest, but we can still offer some advice!"
Qian Renxue pursed her lips, sighed, and said, "Actually, I'm considering whether to take action against the other princes of Xue Ye. He seems to be intent on grooming another prince to assist me in the future!"
Assistance in name, but in reality, it was likely a ploy to divide and weaken her own power!!
Clearly, Xue Ye did not fully trust her, despite his outward silence on the matter!
Hearing this, Serpent Spear Douluo showed a perplexed expression, "Holy Daughter, I recall you once said that taking action against these princes would greatly arouse Xue Ye's suspicion!"
He couldn't fathom how such an issue could stump her!!
Qian Renxue glanced at him, her response noncommittal, "Yes, I did say that, but that doesn't mean we should let these princes live untroubled lives!!"
To control the entire Tiandou Empire's power in the future, she had to deal with these princes!!
Puzzled, Porcupine Douluo frowned, "Wait... Holy Daughter, I'm somewhat confused about your meaning. Are we to take action against the other princes or not?"
If needed, he and Serpent Spear could immediately deal with them!!
Qian Renxue spared further pointless conversation and stated firmly, "Of course we must!!"
Upon receiving her answer, Porcupine Douluo's gaze turned icy, "Alright, since you've said so, Holy Daughter, Serpent Spear and I will risk exposure to eliminate all these princes!!"
Seeing his reaction, Qian Renxue quickly interrupted, "Porcupine Douluo, calm down, I haven't finished speaking. These princes certainly need to be dealt with, but they must not all die at the same moment!!"
"That is to say, we need to play the long game and have them die off 'naturally' over the next few years!!"
In an instant, Porcupine Douluo calmed down...
"I see, that does make sense. If the princes were to die suddenly, leaving only you, disguised as Xue Qinghe, Xue Ye would easily guess the truth, provided he's of sound mind!"
Serpent Spear Douluo then crossed his arms and spoke in a grave tone, "I understand the principle, Holy Daughter, but how exactly are we to do this?"
After some thought, Qian Renxue suggested, "Serpent Spear Douluo, could you please start by gathering information on the other princes and anyone they have come into contact with!!"
"But be extra careful to conceal your presence. Xue Ye might have already sent people to covertly protect those princes!!"
First, gather information on these princes; it will be a great help, such as… making their deaths seem more 'reasonable.'
Upon hearing this, Serpent Spear Douluo assured her, "Don't worry, Holy Daughter, if I wish it, no one in the entire Tiandou Empire will be able to detect my presence!"
After all, apart from that Du Gu Bo fellow, there simply aren't any formidable opponents here!!
As for him, he's always sticking close to Xue Xing, and wouldn't be an impediment to me at all!!
Porcupine Douluo also volunteered eagerly, "Holy Daughter, then I will also…"
Qian Renxue immediately objected, "No, Porcupine Douluo, you'll be responsible for protecting me, just in case Xue Xing resorts to any tricks!!"
Porcupine Douluo hesitated for a moment but didn't overthink it, "Well... alright then!"
Seeing that everything had been arranged, the Serpent Spear Douluo immediately said, "Then, Holy Daughter, I shall take my leave first!!"
Having said that, he vanished from the spot in an instant…
When only she and Qian Renxue were left, the Porcupine Douluo couldn't help but ask again, "Holy Daughter, what should we do now??"
Qian Renxue almost without thinking replied, "Head to the Moon Pavilion!"
The former narrowed his eyes, "The Moon Pavilion? Could it be that You intend to learn more about tea art from Tang Yuehua??"
Even though the tea art of Her Highness the Holy Daughter was already excellent, to the extent that it had satisfied Xue Ye, there was no need to continue learning!
Qian Renxue chuckled lightly, "Porcupine Douluo, I am going to the Moon Pavilion not to learn the tea art but to discuss matters concerning Tang San with Chief Tang Xuan!!"
Of course, this did not mean that she would inform the other party about Tang San's presence in the Worship Hall; it was just to reveal some information accordingly…
The Porcupine Douluo pondered and said, "I see…"
Well, since he couldn't fathom the thoughts of Her Highness the Holy Daughter, he would simply do as she commanded!
…
The imperial palace!
The minister kneeling on the ground stared anxiously at the person on the throne and was the first to speak, "Your Majesty the Emperor!"
Xue Ye merely glanced at him casually, "Hmm, have you taken care of everything I instructed you to do??"
Upon hearing this, the former immediately replied, "Your Majesty, everything has been taken care of, and I have secretly arranged for a good number of Soul Master experts to protect the Princes closely, ensuring their absolute safety!"
Facing this overly confident statement, Xue Ye let out a cold laugh, "Absolute safety?? Such absolute terms you use."
"But what if something were to happen to the princes? What then??"
Cold sweat broke out on the former's forehead, and it seemed as if he had sensed the imminent threat in those words…
He quickly bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor, I stake my own life that the princes will face no danger!"
Damn, why had he just responded to His Majesty the Emperor with such absolute certainty!
Now he had no choice but to brazenly make statements that could potentially cost him his head!
Only then did Xue Ye show a satisfied expression, "Good, since you've said so much, if something happens to the princes, you will be held accountable!"
"Conversely, I shall grant you a lifetime of wealth and honor!!"
The minister swallowed hard and bowed with clenched fists, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Emperor!!"
After a pause, he cautiously inquired, "If this subject may be so bold to ask, why has Your Majesty the Emperor suddenly dispatched so many Soul Master experts to protect the princes? This is the Tiandou Empire Palace; it should be very safe!"
Xue Ye seemed to hear a joke, "Safe?? Do you think if a Title Douluo-level expert were to suddenly invade the palace, who else could resist apart from Poison Douluo, who is with Prince Xue Xing??"
The former was utterly dumbfounded, "This…"
The facts were clear; the only Soul Master experts of significance in the palace were of the Soul Saint Soul Douluo level!
Should they really encounter a Title Douluo-level expert, probably no one could stand against them!!
The only course of action would be to seek help from the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect and other sects!