Chapter 132 Xingluo Anomalies_2

The Star Luo Emperor spoke with an icy expression, "Indeed, it is true. I just don't know whether it's your daughter who is the rebel, or if you, the Youming Grand Duke, have developed a second heart."

Thud.

The Youming Grand Duke knelt on one knee, his face filled with panic, "Your Majesty, you must see the truth. My Youming Clan bears no ill will towards the royal household, there must be some misunderstanding. Yes, it must all be a misunderstanding."

"A misunderstanding?"

The Star Luo Emperor snorted coldly, "Whether it is a misunderstanding or not, I am not sure. What I am certain of is that Dai Mubai is now dead..."

The Youming Grand Duke said, "Your Majesty, please calm down a bit. As for the matter of the Third Prince, there are still too many strange aspects. I believe there must be some hidden facts."

"Strange aspects, hidden facts?"

The Star Luo Emperor said coldly, "Very well, since that is the case, I will give you an opportunity. Within half a month, you may conduct your investigation. In half a month's time, you will give me a satisfactory answer."

"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty."

There was a look of joy on the face of the Youming Grand Duke.

The Star Luo Emperor continued, "Don't rejoice too soon. If, after half a month, your reply is weak, the Youming Clan will be punished for the crime of treason."

After hearing the words of the Star Luo Emperor, the Youming Grand Duke nodded heavily, "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely provide a satisfactory answer."

The Star Luo Emperor waved his hand dismissively, "You may leave."

"Yes." The Youming Grand Duke, as if pardoned, left immediately.

After the Youming Grand Duke had completely vanished from sight, the Star Luo Emperor spoke again, "Summon them."

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

At the sound of his voice, three figures in black appeared in the hall.

"From now on, you three will keep a close watch on the Youming Grand Duke and the movements of the Duchy Residence. Report any suspicions to me promptly, and be on guard against any disloyalty from the Youming Clan."

"Yes."

Upon the command of the Star Luo Emperor, the three responded in unison.

...

Elsewhere.

Tiandou City.

Outside the room of Yu Luomian, the door was suddenly knocked.

"Who is it?"

Yu Luomian asked with a furrowed brow from inside the room.

"It's me."

An at once familiar and foreign voice came from outside the door.

"Er Long!"

Joy filled Yu Luomian's eyes.

Creak.

He hurried to open the door, and saw Liu Erlong wearing a coarse cloth gown standing outside.

Yu Luomian spoke with visible delight, "I knew it, you would choose to see me."

"You want me to talk here?"

Liu Erlong asked with annoyance facing Yu Luomian.

"Come in, quick, come in."

Yu Luomian spoke and hastily cleared the doorway.

Liu Erlong walked in gracefully.

"Actually, I'm here to tell you something."

Liu Erlong surveyed the room's furnishings briefly before her gaze settled on Yu Luomian.

Yu Luomian was initially taken aback, then said with some surprise, "Does that mean you are willing to discuss Qin Xiao's situation with me?"

"Good, this is excellent. Knowing both yourself and your enemy, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles. With the information you provide, I believe we can surely find a way to deal with Qin Xiao."

With that, he excitedly waved his fists in the air a couple of times.

However, Liu Erlong just shook her head helplessly.

Hopeless.

She truly felt Yu Luomian was beyond help.

"I will tell you only two things. The rest is for you to weigh," Liu Erlong said, raising one finger, "First, the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect is in a deep alliance with Qin Xiao, loyal allies."

Yu Luomian was startled, "Qin Xiao has such a relationship with the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?"

This was something he had not anticipated.

Does that not mean that to deal with Qin Xiao, one must also contend with the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?

Unwittingly, he furrowed his brow.

The matter had become somewhat difficult.

At that moment, Liu Erlong raised a second finger, "The second thing is that the Hao Tian Clan has been destroyed by the joint efforts of Qin Xiao and the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect. It's said that within the Hao Tian Clan, all five Titled Douluo Elders perished in battle; none survived, and the gates of Hao Tian Clan were also shattered."

"What?"

Yu Luomian exclaimed, his face turning pale, "Are you saying the Hao Tian Clan has been annihilated, and even their gates are destroyed?"

There was no doubt that Liu Erlong's words struck him like a heavy hammer, smashing hard against Yu Luomian's heart.

He could never have imagined that the Hao Tian Clan, one of the upper three families, had ceased to exist.

Even more so a tragedy than their Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan.

What origin does this kid, Qin Xiao, have? He's really defying the heavens... Yu Luomian was truly shocked.

"I've said all that needs to be said by now, what you do next is entirely up to you,"

"However, I must say, if you're not tired of living, then don't go provoking Qin Xiao."

"Take care."

With those words, Liu Erlong pushed the door open and left.

"Wait."

Suddenly, Yu Luomian called out to Liu Erlong.

Liu Erlong glanced over, "Is there anything else?"

Yu Luomian paused for a moment, then rubbed his hands together somewhat awkwardly, "I'd like to ask, what exactly is your relationship with Qin Xiao?"

Liu Erlong was taken aback for a moment, then a blush crept onto her face.

"That's none of your business."

She dropped this phrase and turned to leave.

"Ah, a grown daughter doesn't stay at home for long." Liu Erlong sighed after she had left.

However, he thought differently the next moment.

"At Er Long's age, it's also not suitable to stay, if it's a few more years later..."

"It's just that being so close to this Qin Xiao, it's not necessarily a good thing."

"Ah."

As he pondered, he sighed yet again.

Not to mention anything else, the relation between the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan and Qin Xiao is already very tense.

If Yu Yuanzhen truly returns from the clan's forbidden grounds, there's bound to be a great battle with Qin Xiao.

At that time...

"It's hard to predict the outcome."

Yu Luomian suddenly felt torn.

On one hand was his own family and elder brother, and on the other, his daughter; he really didn't know which side to choose.

"Forget it, there must be a way when the car reaches the mountain; for now, let's not think too much about it, and wait until the blades really clash," Yu Luomian muttered to himself and also left the room.

He needed to return to the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan and tell the Sect Disciples not to go out for the time being.

They couldn't afford to offend Qin Xiao; better to avoid him if possible.

...

"Your Highness..."

Next to the Icefire Polarized Eyes, Meng Yiran slowly opened her eyes.

Upon seeing, she caught sight of Qin Xiao's handsome face, her eyes filled with emotion.

This man had saved her once again.

"You're still seriously injured; don't speak for now."

Qin Xiao interrupted Meng Yiran.

He looked toward Du Gu Bo at his side, frowning as he asked, "Du Gu Bo, why is Yiran still so weak?"

Du Gu Bo replied irritably, "Do you think of me as some kind of wishing star that grants your wishes instantly?"

"Let me tell you, the girl was already poisoned throughout her body when she arrived, and it was not easy to save her. If you want her to recover completely, at least I need to carefully prepare a few prescriptions, and it'll take about three to five days of recuperation to get somewhere close."

Qin Xiao nodded, "That seems reasonable."

Du Gu Bo huffed irritably, "What do you mean 'seems'? Your words are making me feel distrusted."

"Eh, is it that obvious?"

Qin Xiao was somewhat surprised, "I thought with your intelligence, you wouldn't catch on."

Du Gu Bo: "...."

Right now, he very much wanted to give Qin Xiao one word: Scram!

This kid's mouth is really too venomous.

...

Three days later.

Above the dilapidated gate of the Hao Tian Clan.

Three figures descended from the sky.

Undoubtedly, these three were Tang San, Tang Hao, and Tang Chen.

"Hao Tian Clan, how could my Hao Tian Clan become like this!?"

It must be said that even though he was prepared, when Tang Chen saw the ruined gate, he couldn't help but feel indescribably sorrowful.

This place held too many memories for him.

The construction of Hao Tian Castle also consumed much of his effort.

But now, decades of hard work had gone up in smoke, turned into nothing more than an illusory dream.

He couldn't hold back any longer and bellowed heavenward, "Qin Xiao, you truly deserve death."

"I, Tang Chen, swear in this lifetime, I will certainly slay you under my sword, and use your fresh blood and severed head to appease the spirits of my Hao Tian Clan!"