Chapter 328: Leaving_1

Meanwhile, at the Friendship Match venue!

Bi Bidong's gaze casually swept to the two empty seats below, her eyes narrowing slightly...

Prince Xue Xing and Du Gu Bo had actually left, and with the Friendship Match about to begin, their departure at this time, what could they possibly be up to??

Could it be...

At this thought, she turned to Emperor Xue Ye beside her and inquired, "Emperor Xue Ye, may I ask where Prince Xue Xing and Poison Douluo went just now?"

"The Friendship Match is about to start, and no one is allowed to leave or enter until it ends!"

Emperor Xue Ye also glanced at the two empty seats and calmly replied, "Xue Xing had something to attend to and has left. Please rest assured, Your Holiness, it won't affect the progress of the Friendship Match!"

Poison Douluo had already sent a message through spiritual power not long ago, stating that he was leaving Martial Soul City!

Although unsure of their urgent matters at this time, one could guess it was of great importance!

Because of this, I too had agreed!!

Upon hearing this, Bi Bidong, noting that the other didn't wish to disclose specifics, chuckled lightly, "Is that so? That's good, if the Friendship Match were to be interrupted because of Prince Xue Xing, it could indeed affect the atmosphere of the competition, as well as the prestige of the royal household!!"

It seemed that Xue Xing and Du Gu Bo's departure must have been communicated to Emperor Xue Ye in advance through spiritual power, otherwise, how could he remain so composed!

But no matter, whether they are present or not will not affect the final outcome of the Friendship Match!!

At Bi Bidong's words, Emperor Xue Ye's tone grew slightly heavier, "What, does Your Holiness take a particular interest in where Prince Xue Xing and the others have gone?"

Bi Bidong, naturally picking up on the sarcasm, responded undauntedly, "Emperor Xue Ye jests, I merely believe that the Friendship Match symbolizes the friendship between the Tian Dou Imperial Family and Spirit Hall. If possible, more people should witness it!"

"Don't you agree?"

Emperor Xue Ye sneered briefly but did not deny it, "Indeed, the royal household and Spirit Hall are currently in cooperation, we should indeed deepen our mutual relationship!"

"However, all the academies have already arrived in Martial Soul City for quite some time, so why hasn't the Friendship Match begun?"

Clearly, this statement was urging Bi Bidong to start the Friendship Match sooner!

For in his heart, there lingered an ominous premonition!!

As for this, Bi Bidong had long been ready with a response...

"Emperor Xue Ye, these students are probably participating in the Friendship Match for the first time, so, I believe they should be given ample preparation time!"

"Otherwise, they might not be able to perform to their fullest in battle, which would waste such an opportunity for self-display!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xue Ye simply maintained silence, offering no further comment...

And Bi Bidong, aware of the etiquette, did not press further, resting her chin in her right hand, smiling as she watched the students from the various academies...

Only Xue Qinghe, overhearing their conversation, had an exceptionally cold expression...

If possible, he would like to leave Martial Soul City now, rather than listening to their conversation!

But the next second, as if he had thought of something...

He couldn't help but exclaim inwardly, "Wait, where is Xu Sheng? Why isn't he here? I remember he should have become Bi Bidong's Disciple and was given the title of Saint Heir!"

He had previously searched the entire venue of the Friendship Match, but had not seen a trace of Xu Sheng!!

Could it be that he had already left Martial Soul City??

No, that shouldn't be possible. If that were the case, Bi Bidong wouldn't likely ignore it; she would definitely take action!

Like issuing a nationwide manhunt, just as before!!

The only possibility is that he was staying inside the Pope Hall, or rather, had obtained Bi Bidong's consent to leave Martial Soul City!!

Thereupon, he immediately stood up...

Then he turned to Xue Ye and said, "Father emperor, the friendship competition has not yet started, but Qing He has some urgent matters to deal with and must leave now!!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Ye's face became extremely unsightly, and he couldn't help but chastise, "Qing He! How are you the same as Xue Xing, can't whatever matter you have wait until after the friendship competition is over?"

First it had been Xue Xing, and now Xue Qinghe, he always felt as if he, the emperor, was losing his authority!

Xue Qinghe's pupils constricted, clearly not expecting the former's attitude to be so tough, and he immediately cupped his hands in respect, "Father emperor, please calm your anger, it's just that this matter is very important to Qing He!!"

Xue Ye struggled to suppress his fury, "Very important? Then let's hear it out!"

The former nodded slightly, then walked over to Xue Ye's side and whispered a few words in his ear...

After listening, Xue Ye's expression relaxed considerably, "Hmm... this is indeed important. Then I'll leave it to you, Qing He, but make sure not to lose courtesy!!"

Only then did Xue Qinghe breathe a sigh of relief, "Father emperor, rest assured, Qing He will handle it properly!"

Subsequently, after casting a deep glance at Bi Bidong, he left the place...

The latter also felt somewhat puzzled and inquired, "Emperor Xue Ye, why is the Crown Prince leaving at this time??"

However, Xue Ye merely gave her a cold glance, and then closed his eyes, "Pope, don't you think you're overstepping??"

"What Qing He is off to do should not need to be specifically reported to you."

Bi Bidong clenched the Purple Crystal Scepter in her hand, "Emperor Xue Ye, I have been presumptuous!"

Now is not the time to fall out with the royal household, she must endure!

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After leaving, Xue Qinghe also arrived in front of the grand gates of Pope Hall...

Gazing at the grand yet unfamiliar edifice, he couldn't help but mock himself, "So this is Pope Hall? Come to think of it, this should be my first visit here, right?"

Although Bi Bidong was his birth mother, she hadn't even come to see him once since he was born!

For this, he naturally harbored some resentment!

But fortunately, he still had another relative, Qian Dao Liu!

It was under his care that he was able to make it to this place alive!

Seeing the very unfamiliar him, the two Spirit Hall Soldiers guarding the gate couldn't help but bark out, "Halt, who are you??"

Xue Qinghe came back to his senses and replied to without changing his expression, "I am the Crown Prince of the Tian Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe!"

"I have come to Pope Hall this time to meet with Xu Sheng!"

The soldiers, upon hearing this, exchanged a glance and said with surprise, "Xu Sheng? Isn't that the Saint Heir?"

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly in affirmation, "Indeed, he is your Spirit Hall's Saint Heir. Please notify him!"

The former hesitated for a moment, considering that the other party was the Crown Prince of the Emperor of Heaven Dou, it was unwise to offend him...

So he replied truthfully, "This... Crown Prince, I am truly sorry, but in fact, the Saint Heir left the Pope Hall at noon today, and currently no one knows his whereabouts!"

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