Chapter 2739: Unexpected News_1
Upon hearing this response, Xue Ye was clearly somewhat dissatisfied…
The answer was not bad, but it was still far from what he had anticipated…
However, he also clearly understood that it was impossible to bind Xu Sheng to the Tian Dou Imperial Family simply with some benefits!
On the surface, he still showed a benevolent smile, "I am quite satisfied with this answer as well!"
"Of course, if you consider this idea in the future, the royal household welcomes your joining!"
Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Emperor. If I ever have such thoughts, I won't be polite!"
This time, the former must have completely abandoned the idea!
It was then that Xue Ye changed the subject, "Now then, shall we talk about other matters?"
Xu Sheng felt puzzled, "Other matters, Your Majesty, what are you referring to?"
Besides wooing him, he couldn't think of any other matter that Xue Ye would discuss with him!
Xue Ye continued, "You have recently left the imperial palace, so you probably haven't heard the news that in recent days, there have been several soul beast attacks on civilians within the Tiandou Empire, and they are all spread out in different locations!"
"Not only that, but the bodies of these dead civilians are all incomplete, as if they had been gnawed on by wild beasts, a most tragic sight!"
Hearing these words, Xu Sheng couldn't help but be startled, but still feigned calmness, "Why would Your Majesty tell me this news?"
This matter hadn't been disclosed to him by Qian Renxue, likely because she hadn't discovered it either!
It seemed that agreeing to meet with Xue Ye today was the right choice!
Hearing this, Xue Ye answered unabashedly, "Don't overthink it, I just want to have a simple chat with you. After all, even though you are a child, you give me the impression of a cautious adult!"
Xu Sheng's dark eyes condensed slightly, thinking to himself, "Have I been too obvious? But there's nothing I can do about that."
Fortunately, Xue Ye's statement seemed to only naively describe him as a genius, without giving it further thought…
With that thought, he chuckled lightly, "Your Majesty flatters me, but this is indeed the first time I have heard of this matter."
After a pause, he continued, "As far as I know, soul beasts generally do not leave the soul beast forest to attack humans unless provoked by them!"
"Thus, there might be some hidden details to this matter or perhaps someone deliberately provoked the soul beasts to have them attack humans!"
Although it might be the work of abyssal creatures, without having witnessed it personally, he couldn't be certain!
Therefore, for now, he would consider it as the work of soul beasts!
Xue Ye agreed with this, "Hmm, what you said is almost identical to what I was thinking, but... what benefit does it bring to do this?"
Beyond causing panic among the civilians of Tiandou Empire, it's almost meaningless!!
Xu Sheng glanced at him, explaining, "For this, I personally think it may be to cause chaos within the Tiandou Empire!"
If it's the doing of soul beasts, it's very likely for that reason!
But if it is the work of abyssal creatures, then they might be doing it to absorb the human essence and blood to enhance their own strength!!
Xue Ye's pupils narrowed quietly, "Xu Sheng, do you mean... it's the doing of people from other empires?"
The only one capable of posing a threat to Tiandou Empire would be Xingluo Empire!
Not continuing further, Xu Sheng shook his head, "Whether it is or not, I am not sure. Your Majesty should just take my earlier words as a joke."
Xue Ye returned to his senses and looked at Xu Sheng with complex eyes…
With a sigh, he said, "Xu Sheng, your thinking has indeed surpassed your peers; I even suspect you are a Soul Master who has rejuvenated from an old age!"
Compared to him, Qing He is far less!
Xu Sheng was indifferent to this, "Your Majesty jests, everyone knows such a thing is impossible!"
"Your Majesty the Emperor, it is getting late, so I will take my leave now!"
Having said that, he stood up, ready to leave...
But Xue Ye stopped him, speaking out, "Wait, Xu Sheng, the soul bone I gave you before..."
Xu Sheng immediately replied, "Yes, I have absorbed them all. With their presence, my body can now withstand the Soul Power of a Title Douluo!"
Xue Ye slowly rose, "If it helps you, that's good. If there's anything you need, feel free to ask me. You can also have Qing He convey the message!"
"Thank you!"
Xu Sheng gestured and then quickly departed...
This action of his seemed to be out of concern for him but was actually a reminder!
It made him realize that the other party had also invested a considerable amount of resources in him!
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After returning to Xue Qinghe's palace!
Qian Renxue couldn't wait to ask, "Xu Sheng, what did you and Xue Ye discuss?"
Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo were also watching him closely...
They needed to make sure Xu Sheng had not betrayed them!!
Although... the possibility was very small!
Xu Sheng replied quite casually, "Nothing much, most of it was talk of trying to win me over, but I did indeed hear one piece of very useful information!"
Qian Renxue exclaimed, "Oh?"
Xu Sheng continued, "Within the territory of the Tian Dou Empire, there seem to be many civilians who have been gnawed on by unidentified creatures, with the timing coinciding shortly after the appearance of the Abyssal Emperor!!"
Qian Renxue immediately understood, speaking gravely, "Xu Sheng, are you suspecting that these unidentified creatures might be those abyssal creatures?"
Xu Sheng did not deny it, "That's right, abyssal creatures and soul beasts are fundamentally two different beings, but their habits aren't much different. Both revolve around the concept of survival of the fittest!"
Serpent Spear Douluo expressed his doubts, "So, you mean to say your next move is to head to where these abyssal creatures launched their attacks?"
Xu Sheng immediately dismissed the suggestion, "No, that would be too much trouble!"
Now there wasn't such a thing as the Soul Guidance Train, and if he wanted to reach every place in the Tian Dou Empire, he would need to rely on himself!
Even for a Title Douluo, traveling alone would take days and nights!
Porcupine Douluo couldn't help but remind him, "Then what do you plan to do? Just to be clear, in order not to expose the Holy Daughter, it's impossible to use Xue Ye for your actions again!"
Qian Renxue felt displeased, "Porcupine Douluo!"
Porcupine Douluo, however, did not retract his words, "Holy Daughter, I am merely stating the truth!"
The corner of Xu Sheng's mouth lifted slightly, "Don't worry, I have no intention of continuing to use Xue Ye..."
Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo felt that something was amiss, their eyes suddenly widening, "Wait a minute, kid, you're not planning to go to..."
Xu Sheng saw through what they wanted to say, "That's right, I plan to head to Martial Soul City!"
Serpent Spear Douluo cursed immediately, "You kid, I think you're asking for death. Even though the Grand Elder has ordered the Pope to cancel your warrant, it doesn't mean you're safe!"
Porcupine Douluo also echoed, "Exactly, that Pope, I fear he is still having people monitor you! If you really go to Martial Soul City, you'll certainly not be able to walk away unscathed!"
"You might even be eliminated."
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