Chapter 3332

Du Gu Bo nodded and then disappeared...

After he left, Xue Xing leaned on his staff and said, "Although my identity prevents me from openly moving against Xue Qinghe, creating some trouble for him should still be possible!"

"This way, he might retaliate and leave some traces!"

"However, to avoid being discovered as the instigator, I must choose some trustworthy people!"

The so-called trustworthy people were not just loyalists, but, with Du Gu Bo's power, they could absolutely control others' lives!

Although they were likely to die, their sacrifice would be meaningful for the perpetuity of the Tiandou Empire!

"Tap, tap, tap!"

There was a noise outside, "Uncle, it's me, Xue Beng!"

Xue Xing snapped back to reality and responded, "Xue Beng, my nephew, you arrived so quickly. Come in!"

With permission, Xue Beng then entered the lounge...

Seeing him, Xue Xing's somber mood somewhat eased, "My good nephew, I thought you would come later tonight. I didn't expect you so soon!"

Xue Beng was indeed different from the deceitful Xue Qinghe; he was much more pleasing to the eye!

Xue Beng scratched his head awkwardly and chuckled, "Ah—haha, Uncle, it's not that I came quickly; Senior Poison Douluo dragged me here to prevent others from spying!"

One moment he was acting recklessly, and the next he was brought here by Du Gu Bo!

The speed was so fast that it almost made him feel nauseous...

Xue Xing also immediately understood and said while holding his forehead, "Xue Beng, don't blame Poison Douluo; I asked him to bring you here!"

It seems that Poison Douluo was also worried about his emotions to personally go and fetch him!

Xue Beng shook his head, "Uncle, that's not right. I am alive thanks to you and Poison Douluo's great help; how could I blame him!"

"However, I was just curious, didn't you say you wanted to reduce the number of times we meet? Why, then..."

Upon hearing this, Xue Xing's expression darkened...

"Indeed, I did say that, but the situation has changed. Today, I went to the imperial palace and met with my brother,"

A flicker of anticipation appeared in Xue Beng's eyes, "Then what?"

Xue Xing continued to elaborate, "Then I used my position as prince to assure him that Xue Qinghe is a spy planted by another power!"

"But..."

"My brother simply would not believe any of my words. To protect that Xue Qinghe, he's gone to such extreme lengths that if I were to speak such words again, he said he would forget our past relationship and take action against me!"

Even though he was a prince, if Xue Ye truly decided to act, just annulling his princely title would make the soldiers and Soul Masters of the Tiandou Empire, who should be loyal to him, turn on him without hesitation!

In an instant, hope dimmed in Xue Beng's heart...

He said self-mockingly, "So it is, it seems the emperor still sees Xue Qinghe as trustworthy!"

"In his eyes, you and I, who have no talents, are probably just outsiders with blood relation!"

Seeing this, Xue Xing immediately interjected, "Xue Beng...don't think like that. No matter how others view you, your uncle believes you are the one rightful to inherit the throne!"

Xue Beng's talent was certainly not inferior to that of Xue Qinghe!

Xue Beng wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes, "Thank you, Uncle, for your trust in me. You are the only one who believes in me!"

But in order to survive, he ultimately had to feign ignorance and stupidity; no matter how great his talent, he could not exert it...

Xue Xing softened his heart and reached out to ruffle his hair, "Good boy, you must have confidence in yourself. Just let that Xue Qinghe slip up somehow, and surely he won't be able to sit securely in the position of Crown Prince!"

"Then, you won't have to hide anymore!"

He paused for a moment, then said again, "However, before all this happens, I will have to trouble you first!"

Currently, Xue Beng has not yet matured, and Xue Ye fully trusts Xue Qinghe...

Once his talents were revealed, the latter would surely not sit idly by!

Xue Beng took a deep breath, his voice resolute, "Uncle, I have already endured for so many years, a little longer won't matter!"

Xue Xing cast an approving glance, "Good, you are indeed my nephew!"

"But during this period, you must be extremely careful, never to leave the Heaven Dou Royal Academy at any time!"

"Today, the words I spoke in the imperial palace must have provoked Xue Qinghe, and he might guess that you are deliberately concealing yourself. Once he gets the chance, he will surely send people to assassinate you!"

He wouldn't allow such a thing to happen!

Should Xue Beng also encounter an accident, then no one would be able to stop Xue Qinghe from becoming the next Emperor of the Sky Dou Empire!

Xue Beng naturally had no reason to refuse, "Xue Beng understands!"

"After all, the rest of my brothers have died unexpectedly on their journeys, only the harmless I and Xue Ke have survived!"

"This must be inseparably linked to Xue Qinghe, who undoubtedly has a formidable backing!"

Xue Xing said gravely, "Correct, but as for what that power is, my personal guess is the Martial Soul Hall!"

After all, the upper three families generally lean towards the royal household and would never do such a thing!

So the most likely possibility is the Martial Soul Hall!

Xue Ye's eyes filled with a murderous intent, "Martial Soul Hall, huh? It seems uncle and I are thinking alike, controlling the Sky Dou Empire would benefit the Martial Soul Hall the most!"

"Moreover, they have long harbored thoughts of breaking away from the Sky Dou Empire!"

That damn Martial Soul Hall, not only did they kill my brothers, but they are also attempting to seize the imperial throne of the Sky Dou Empire!

I will absolutely not tolerate their actions, one day, I must see to it that the Martial Soul Hall no longer exists!

Suddenly, Xue Ye called out loudly, "Xue Beng!"

Xue Beng's murderous intent immediately dissipated, "Sorry, uncle, I didn't control my emotions!"

Xue Xing waved his hand, "No matter, just don't let murderous intent blind your eyes. Later, I will have trustworthy Soul Masters secretly protect you!"

"As for other matters, leave them to me!"

The only one who could help Xue Beng regain his right to the throne was himself!

Before that, an accident must absolutely not occur!

Xue Beng bowed again, "Thank you, uncle, if there's nothing else, I will take my leave now!"

"I don't want my incompetence to cause unnecessary trouble for you as well!"

Disappearing for such a long time could attract unwanted attention!

After all, I still have to play the role of a "debauched" prince!

After getting the affirmative response, the figure of Du Gu Bo also reappeared, grabbing Xue Beng by the collar and instantly disappearing...

Xue Xing then slowly closed his eyes, murmuring, "Now, let's see if Xue Qinghe will make a move against Xue Beng!!"

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