Chapter 3230 Negotiation
Night had fallen!
Having received the notification, Xue Qinghe rushed to the agreed location...
Looking at Xue Ye, who had already been waiting, he clasped his fist and said, "Father Emperor, may I ask why you have summoned Qinghe here so late, is there something important you wish to instruct?"
The latter, hearing his voice, came back to his senses and spoke in a very gentle tone, "Qinghe, you've arrived, please sit down first before we talk!"
Although somewhat puzzled, Xue Qinghe still took a seat opposite him, waiting for the other party to explain...
It was then that Xue Ye surveyed him with a glance, "Qinghe, I called you here today not for anything important, so relax!"
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, but he didn't dare take things lightly...
Just because the other party said so didn't mean it was really the case!
"Yes, Father Emperor!"
Seeing his reaction, Xue Ye continued, "It's like this, I remember that Xu Sheng who entered the imperial palace back then, after he left, he should have joined the Martial Soul Hall, right?"
Xue Qinghe's expression suddenly became grave as he responded solemnly, "Replying to Father Emperor, according to the information I've gathered, that is indeed the case!"
With an answer in hand, Xue Ye pursed his lips and pressed on, "Then why haven't we seen Xu Sheng today? If I remember correctly, he should have been granted the title of Saint Heir by Bi Bidong!"
For a Saint Heir not to appear at such an important event was certainly suspicious!!
At that moment, Xue Qinghe's heart had already begun to beat faster...
Damnation, when had Xue Ye gathered all this information, and he hadn't told the other party anything!
However, to prevent his emotions from fluctuating too much and causing the soul bone to lose its effect, he calmed himself down immediately...
Then, with a somewhat surprised tone, he said, "Father Emperor, how did you come to know of these matters? Even your son has not gathered such detailed information!"
Xue Ye stroked his beard, "Naturally, as the emperor of the Tiandou Empire, I have access to broader channels!"
"It is not difficult to gather news about Xu Sheng!"
Of course, the main reason was that Bi Bidong's act of declaring Xu Sheng as the Saint Heir had been too high-profile, making it hard not to gather information on him!!
Xue Qinghe did not probe further, instead he lavished praise without reserve, "As expected of Father Emperor!"
"Just never imagined that Xu Sheng would actually join the Martial Soul Hall and even be listed as a Saint Heir!"
He probably had figured out what the other party's purpose really was!
Xue Ye nodded, "I've called you here specially this time to discuss the situation regarding Xu Sheng!"
"According to what you once said, Xu Sheng's talent is even more outstanding compared to yours!"
"His joining the Martial Soul Hall is not good news for our Tian Dou Imperial Family at all!!"
He didn't continue speaking but left a sense of suspense...
Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe picked up the conversation, "So, what do you mean, Father Emperor? Do you want me to make contact with Xu Sheng and persuade him to leave the Martial Soul Hall??"
Xue Ye shook his head, explaining, "No, I hope that you can convince Xu Sheng to stand with our Tian Dou Imperial Family in the future!!"
Asking Xu Sheng to leave the Martial Soul Hall now might arouse Bi Bidong's suspicion; it's better to make use of your relationship with him to make contact discreetly!
Xue Qinghe managed a forced smile, "So, Father, you want me to turn Xu Sheng, to make him an undercover agent within the Martial Soul Hall?"
Xue Ye responded noncommittally, "That's right, with the relationship between you and Xu Sheng, this shouldn't be difficult to accomplish, right?"
Xue Qinghe, somewhat speechless, still gritted his teeth and said, "Father Emperor thinks too highly of your son. Even I can't force Xu Sheng to stand with the royal household, I can only offer some suggestions!"
"Besides, I don't have a way to enter the Pope Hall and make contact with Xu Sheng!"
Xue Ye waved his hand. "That's enough, and as for entering the Pope Hall, you needn't worry!"
"Because tomorrow is the final of the friendship contest, it is only reasonable that we should make a visit to the Pope Hall!"
"Take this opportunity to find Xu Sheng at the earliest moment and pull him over to our side!"
Left with no choice, Xue Qinghe could only agree to this almost impossible task!
"Father, I... will do my best!"
To think Xue Ye was either naive or foolish to believe that he could sway Xu Sheng to the imperial side with just a few words!
Even if the other party didn't know his true identity, it was utterly impossible!!
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After leaving the room, Xue Qinghe couldn't help but let out a long sigh...
"Qing He!"
Just then, he happened to run into Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong who were coming toward him...
Upon realizing who they were, he adjusted his emotions and respectfully said, "Teacher, Bone Douluo!"
Ning Fengzhi nodded in acknowledgment, then curiously asked, "Qing He, I thought I saw you sigh just now. Could it be that you've encountered some difficulties?"
It was rare for him to see such an expression on the other's face, which somewhat piqued his interest!
Xue Qinghe's eyes flickered. "Teacher, you must be mistaken; Qing He hasn't encountered any difficulties!"
Who would have thought to run into them at this time!
Gu Rong chuckled lightly, teasingly saying, "Crown Prince, you have spent quite some time in the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, don't you trust me and Feng Zhi?"
Xue Qinghe hastily explained, "Bone Douluo, Qing He did not mean that; it's just that some things are difficult to discuss!!"
Gu Rong raised an eyebrow, "Difficult to discuss??"
Before he could continue asking, Ning Fengzhi intervened, "Uncle Bone, let's not make it hard for Qing He. He just came out of Emperor Xue Ye's room; he must have been given an important task."
Seeing this, Gu Rong did not probe further, "If that's the case, then I was being nosy!"
Xue Qinghe, seeing the situation, also made a gesture of thanks with his fists, then turned and left...
Only after he had completely left did Gu Rong muse, "Feng Zhi, don't you think the Crown Prince is behaving somewhat strangely?"
Ning Fengzhi did not deny it, agreeing, "Yes, indeed, it must have something to do with what Emperor Xue Ye has instructed!"
Since Qing He is reluctant to speak, even if they wanted to help, they were powerless to do so!
Gu Rong paused for a moment, "Then what should we do now? Go to Emperor Xue Ye?"
Ning Fengzhi affirmed this suggestion, "Yes, that would be good. After all, tomorrow is the final of the friendship contest, and something could very well happen. For this reason, we must be prepared in advance!!"
If the Spirit Hall Golden Generation were to win the championship, perhaps the Martial Soul Hall wouldn't do anything!
On the contrary, if Skywater Academy were to win, then...
He paused, then said, "Uncle Bone, I'll have to ask you to be on guard here while I go and discuss matters with Emperor Xue Ye!"
Gu Rong naturally didn't refuse, seriously responding, "Alright!"
With him around, it was impossible for anyone to eavesdrop!!
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