Chapter 2982: Trust_1

He quickly got his emotions under control and replied, without a change in expression, "Father, Qing He feels that there shouldn't be a need for that."

What exactly was Xue Ye planning to do, to proactively say such a thing? Could it be a test of his reaction?

Upon receiving this answer, Xue Ye did not let the matter drop but continued to press, "Qing He, why do you think there is no need for that? I would like to hear your reason!"

Xue Qinghe looked directly at the former and replied solemnly, "Father, based on what I said, you are still in power and in very healthy condition. There's no problem for you to hold the reins of authority for decades to come!"

"Because of this, there's no need to consider these matters!"

This unexpected reply made Xue Ye's eyes deepen, "Qing He, do you truly believe that?"

Truth be told, he was deeply moved because the former seemed not to be concerned about his position as Crown Prince being affected but believed that he could still rule over the Tiandou Empire for many years to come!

If it were any other prince, who could do the same?

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe immediately bowed, "This is truly what Qing He believes, but if this answer has displeased you, Father, please mete out punishment..."

Seeing this, Xue Ye immediately interrupted, "Punish what, lift your head up!!

With his head bowed, Xue Qinghe's lips couldn't help but curl slightly, but as he lifted his head, the smile disappeared in a flash...

The former then stood up and said, "Qing He, I am actually very pleased with what you just said!!"

"However, there is another issue that I feel I must tell you!"

Xue Qinghe was taken aback and replied gravely, "Please speak, Father..."

Xue Ye took a deep breath and with a complicated tone revealed, "Actually, Father's health has not been very stable recently and it has been deteriorating continuously!!"

"Continuing like this, I am afraid..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xue Qinghe feigned a shocked expression, somewhat agitatedly saying, "What?? Your health is failing, Father? Qing He will go and find someone to examine you immediately!"

It seemed, the poison that he had administered was taking effect...

However, the fact that the former had noticed something wrong with his body so soon was indeed unexpected to him!

Of course, he didn't believe he would be exposed!

After all, the poison he used was colorless, tasteless slow-acting poison!

Xue Ye shook his head and interjected, "Qing He, it's no use, Prince Xue Xing had once brought Poison Douluo to check on me, but they found nothing!!"

Xue Qinghe knew it was time for him to perform, he clenched his fist and said with heavy reluctance, "But you are the emperor of the Tiandou Empire. If your health fails, won't the Tiandou Empire fall into chaos!"

"I will go to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect immediately and request Sect Master Ning to treat you!!"

Having said this, he prepared to leave the hall...

Upon seeing this, Xue Ye's tone became more forceful, "Qing He, calm down. Since Poison Douluo found no issue, Sect Master Ning's result will likely be the same!"

"Moreover, this might be the disadvantage brought about by aging!!"

Xue Qinghe clenched his teeth and did not speak...

"Be at ease, the earlier concerns I expressed were just speculation; they might not necessarily develop in a bad direction!!"

"Even if that were the case, I can still hold on for another ten or twenty years, absolutely no problem!!"

"All right, you must be tired too, go back and rest."

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After returning to his own palace, Xue Qinghe finally shed the disguise and dispelled the illusion...

Then she let out a long sigh...

So many things had happened within a single day, even she felt considerable pressure!!

Seeing the state Qian Renxue was in, the Serpent Spear Douluo, out of concern, couldn't help but ask, "Holy Daughter, that invitation from Prince Xue Xing, there weren't any issues, right?"

The Porcupine Douluo also chimed in, "Not being able to protect you closely really had us worried!!"

Qian Renxue, upon hearing this, returned a reassuring look...

"Rest assured, no serious issues arose, though the invitation indeed was a trap set by Xue Xing!!"

The Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo exchanged puzzled looks...

If it was a trap, why did the Holy Daughter say that no serious issues occurred?

It seemed Qian Renxue realized they hadn't grasped her meaning, so she spoke again, "Don't you understand? Well then, I shall explain in detail!!"

Then she recounted everything that had happened...

After listening, Serpent Spear Douluo angrily denounced, "That damned Xue Xing is really insidious. If it weren't for the fact that the Holy Daughter didn't let us accompany you, we would have fallen right into his trap!"

"In that case, it would have been over!!"

The Porcupine Douluo also criticized, "Exactly, that Du Gu Bo might not be strong, but if we had rashly appeared, it would have been difficult to evade his senses!!"

Qian Renxue nodded slightly, "Hmm, we must never be careless with this Xue Xing. Until the end, he still maintained a doubtful attitude towards me!"

Killing intent flickered in the eyes of the Serpent Spear Douluo as he spoke with a fierce tone, "Holy Daughter, since he is so troublesome, why don't I go and take him out? That should eliminate any suspicions about your identity within the Tian Dou Imperial Family!"

The Porcupine Douluo joined in, "Let me do it. I guarantee there won't be a single trace left!!"

Though Prince Xue Xing was also a Soul Master, his strength was so feeble that there was no way he could survive at their hands!!

Instantly, Qian Renxue denied, "No, Prince Xue Xing has Du Gu Bo by his side for close protection; making a move against him would likely fail!"

Upon hearing this, Serpent Spear Douluo sneered, "Du Gu Bo? He can't possibly protect Xue Xing at all times, can he? We could wait for a perfect chance for a one-hit kill!"

The Porcupine Douluo licked his lips, "A one-hit kill? That won't do, we must capture him first and torture him viciously before killing him! Make him regret ever doubting the Holy Daughter's identity!"

Qian Renxue's face darkened as she intervened, "Enough, acting in such a manner would be tantamount to drawing all suspicion onto me!!"

Prince Xue Xing had only just begun to show doubt towards her!

If he were to die suddenly a few days later!

It would be hard not to be suspected!!

The voice of the Serpent Spear Douluo softened as he inquired, "Holy Daughter, does that mean we just let him target us?"

Qian Renxue replied offhandedly, "Hmm, no need to mind him!"

"After this incident, Xue Ye certainly won't let him run wild!!"

The Porcupine Douluo hesitated before saying with a tinge of regret, "Since the Holy Daughter thinks so, we shall spare Xue Xing's miserable life for the time being!"

What a pity the former did not permit it; otherwise, that Xue Xing wouldn't even survive tonight!!

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