Chapter 257: Not Even Giving Face to the Emperor? The Concern of the Beauties of All Sizes!_1
"Tat tat tat!"
The street outside Yuexuan filled with the sound of urgent footsteps.
The solemn and majestic Imperial Guards cleared the masses from the streets and lined up on either side.
An extravagant carriage rushed forth and pulled up to the entrance of Yuexuan.
The Snow Night Emperor alighted from the carriage, resplendent in his glittering gold attire, his tiger-like eyes imposing even without anger.
Poison Douluo followed closely behind, guarding by his side.
"Your Majesty, why are we hurrying to this place?" Poison Douluo asked curiously.
The Snow Night Emperor turned and said, "You don't know that Tiandou City has recently gained an exceptional musician?"
Poison Douluo chuckled, "I've heard, apparently, his music is unparalleled, and many veteran artists are heaping praise upon him, feeling inferior to his talent."
"Even attracting countless noble daughters and famous courtesans from Tiandou City in recent times."
"I've been curious about this individual for a long time but haven't had the chance to meet him."
"Could it be that Your Majesty is interested in him?"
The Snow Night Emperor replied frankly, "I won't hide from you."
"The State-Defending Divine Instrument, the Boundless Universe Shield of the Sky Dou Royal Family, hasn't reacted for years."
"Yet, after listening to his music, it stirred."
"Something other musicians couldn't achieve; I want to know how he did it."
"That incredible?" Poison Douluo's eyes revealed his astonishment.
The Snow Night Emperor had once invited him to decipher the Boundless Universe Shield, but he had failed.
No matter what he tried, the thing remained as unresponsive as a stone.
Could it be that this unfamiliar musician could achieve what the entire Tiandou Empire had researched for generations without success?
"Let's go and see for ourselves," urged the Snow Night Emperor.
"Alright, now that you mention it, I'm even more curious about this person," Poison Douluo nodded in response.
The two of them entered together, leaving the Imperial Guards outside the door.
The commotion outside Yuexuan had long alerted Tang Yuehua and Xue Ke, among others, who came up to greet them.
Tang Yuehua, wearing flesh-colored silk stockings, slightly bent her beautiful legs and gracefully performed a curtsy, saying softly, "I did not know of Your Majesty's visit and failed to welcome you from afar; please forgive me."
"Dispense with the pleasantries; we are old acquaintances, there's no need for formalities."
In contrast to his imperial demeanor, the Snow Night Emperor's manner was quite gentle.
Because although Tang Yuehua possessed meager Soul Power, she had the backing of the Hao Tian Clan, and he had long sought to win her favor.
Yet Tang Yuehua always remained cool and indifferent toward him, the emperor.
Despite his covetous desires for Tang Yuehua, the mature goddess, he dared not act rashly.
Provoking the Hao Tian Clan could be more than he, the emperor, could bear.
Tang Yuehua asked curiously, "May I know the reason for Your Majesty's visit to Yuexuan?"
The Snow Night Emperor's eyes scanned the scene, not finding the person he was searching for.
"I've heard that a remarkable individual has recently come to your Yuexuan; where might he be now?"
"Resting upstairs."
"I wish to meet with him," stated the Snow Night Emperor plainly.
"May I ask what business Your Majesty has with him?"
"I need his help with a small matter."
Tang Yuehua nodded, calling out to the silk-stockinged Xue Ke, "Ke'er, please invite him down."
"Okay," Xue Ke said with a gentle smile that brought out her dimples, "Please wait a moment, Your Majesty, Lord Poison Douluo."
Soon after, Xue Ke hurried back.
The Snow Night Emperor glared, "Where is he? Why have you returned alone?"
Xue Ke looked uncomfortable, saying cautiously, "He... he is eating, and he asked that you wait if you have something for him."
After Xue Ke finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over the hall.
The young men and women of Yuexuan were stunned.
What audacity, truly worthy of the title of a divine musician—to leave an emperor waiting downstairs!
Tang Yuehua felt a headache coming on.
Others hearing of the Snow Night Emperor's visit would be trembling with fear, almost kneeling in reception.
What was the deal with this man, showing no courtesy even when the Snow Night Emperor personally visited?
The Snow Night Emperor's face turned cold as he humphed, "Ke'er, did that man really say that?"
"He expects me, the emperor, to wait downstairs for him?"
Seeing the Snow Night Emperor on the verge of anger, worry flitted across Xue Ke's beautiful eyes.
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. He will come down after he finishes eating, very soon," she said.
The Snow Night Emperor's sneer continued.
"Quite the arrogant fellow, it's fine to be proud of one's talent, but there should be limits. Since the founding of the Tiandou Empire, this is the first I've heard of someone daring to have the emperor wait."
"Your Majesty, please calm down, he is just... he is just..." Xue Ke struggled to find a good reason to excuse Luo Yu.
Earlier, when she had gone upstairs to notify Luo Yu of the emperor's arrival, he didn't seem to react at all, merely acknowledging with an 'oh'.
The indifferent attitude was as if it wasn't an emperor who had come from the outside, but rather a cleaning lady.
The Snow Night Emperor coldly said, "Lord Poison Douluo, go bring that guy down."
"Today, I want to see if he has three heads and six arms to dare have my empire waiting here for him."
Poison Douluo smiled, "Your Majesty, rest assured, since this person's musical talent is divine, he must have neglected improving his strength. Bringing him down will be a piece of cake."
"To disrespect you is to disrespect me, Dugu Bo. He needs to be taught a lesson."
Xue Ke became anxious, "Grandfather Dugu Bo, he's a good person, you can't harm him!"
Poison Douluo laughed, "What, Little Princess, could it be that you have taken a liking to this ill-mannered fellow?"
"Let me tell you, the world outside is perilous; don't trust just anyone. A person without manners is not suitable for you."
"Since he has disrespected your emperor father, I must naturally teach him a lesson and set an example."
The Snow Night Emperor nodded in satisfaction, feeling that Poison Douluo truly lived up to his trust as a guest Elder of his court.
Tang Yuehua and Xue Ke, on the other hand, looked worried.
They were well aware of Poison Douluo's methods and feared that Luo Yu would suffer at his hands.
The Snow Night Emperor stroked his beard and said to Poison Douluo, "The Emperor is not narrow-minded. Intimidation is enough, as we will still need his help later."
"Understood," Poison Douluo replied with a sinister smile. "I'll make sure he behaves, and show him who runs Tiandou City."
He stretched out three fingers, arrogantly confident, "Please wait, in no more than three minutes, I will bring him down."
Poison Douluo stomped his foot with vigor, his aura surging.
A ghostly green glow flickered, shooting up the building like a ghostly snake scorpion.
Looking at the large hole corroded by the fierce poison where Poison Douluo had been standing.
Xue Ke's eyelids twitched, her beautiful eyes filled with anxiousness.
Tang Yuehua frowned disapprovingly, "Your Majesty, it's not good to hurt someone in my Yuexuan."
The Snow Night Emperor glanced towards Tang Yuehua.
"It seems Yuehua, you think highly of that man."
"Don't worry, I do cherish such a rare talent. I only asked Poison Douluo to go upstairs to teach him the distinction between superior and inferior."
"Since Poison Douluo has spoken, within three minutes, he will surely bring that fellow down obediently."
Tang Yuehua shook her head, worried about Luo Yu.
"No, I have to go upstairs and see for myself."
Xue Ke followed immediately, "I'm coming too."
"There's no need," said the Snow Night Emperor calmly. "With Poison Douluo's speed, by now it's already too late for you to go, just wait for him to subdue that fellow."
Tang Yuehua bit her red lips, secretly deciding that if the Snow Night Emperor harmed Luo Yu.
She would have to call upon the Hao Tian Clan to protect the man.
Xue Ke's beautiful eyes shone, her small hand clenched tightly, prepared to plead for Luo Yu.
Two minutes quickly passed by.
"What's the rush?" The Snow Night Emperor said with a smile, arms crossed. "One more minute, just one more minute, and Poison Douluo will bring someone down."
After three minutes, there was still no movement from upstairs.
Poison Douluo had ascended, like a stone sinking into the deep sea, without a trace.
The Snow Night Emperor's brow furrowed, wondering what was happening.
Five minutes—
Poison Douluo was still nowhere to be seen, and the Snow Night Emperor felt somewhat embarrassed.
"Ahem, let's wait a little longer."
Ten minutes—
The Snow Night Emperor felt he was losing face.
What on earth was Poison Douluo doing up there; why wasn't he coming down?
Tang Yuehua and Xue Ke exchanged a look, their expressions changing.
"Could it be that Poison Douluo is torturing Brother Yu and Brother Yu is refusing to submit?"
The Snow Night Emperor nodded, his expression relaxed.
"That makes sense."
"We'd better go upstairs to stop him; we can't let Poison Douluo harm that guy too much. The Emperor still needs his help."
Upon hearing this, the two ladies became anxious, full of concern for Luo Yu.
They hurried up the stairs at a brisk pace.
The Snow Night Emperor's eyes flickered.
What was it with Tang Yuehua and Xue Ke? Why were they so worried about that guy?
It didn't seem like mere friendship.
The Snow Night Emperor shook his head.
He had heard that the man had only recently checked into Yuexuan; in such a short time, it was unlikely he had already won over both his daughter and Tang Yuehua.
Impossible.
He followed the others upstairs, muttering to himself.
"I wonder how well Poison Douluo has taught that fellow a lesson on behalf of the Emperor."