Chapter 2536: Entering the Tiandou Empire Palace_1

The man let out a cold "hmmph" and then said to the Spirit Hall Soldiers, "Consider yourselves lucky. The Crown Prince has decided not to pursue the matter. Now scram!!"

At these words, all the Spirit Hall Soldiers glanced at each other and hesitated...

Xue Qinghe also showed a trace of displeasure, "What? You don't plan to leave?"

He was already being very generous by not taking them to task for their disrespect just now!

The leading Spirit Hall Soldier swallowed hard and hurriedly explained, "No… it's not that, Your Highness. We are here on His Holiness's orders to capture that boy and bring him back to the Martial Soul Hall!"

Xue Qinghe cast a glance at Xu Sheng, falling into a brief contemplation...

If the Martial Soul Hall was expending such great effort to capture him, could it be that there was some secret unknown to others?

A mighty Soul Master standing by coughed softly and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, we need not intervene in this matter!"

Xue Qinghe demanded an explanation, "Then tell me, why do you need to capture him? This is the Sky Dou Empire, you can't just do as you please here!"

One of the Spirit Hall Soldiers replied with difficulty, "Your… Your Highness, this is the Pope's command. We are merely following orders!"

They were just the lowly servants of the Martial Soul Hall; how could they possibly know why they had to capture this child!

Xue Qinghe pursed his lips, "If you can't give a reason, then I can't let you take him away!"

Hearing this, Xu Sheng couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise; after all, in this timeline, he did not know him, yet he was willing to save him!

These Spirit Hall Soldiers immediately bowed their heads, pleading, "Your Highness, please don't make things difficult for us. If we don't bring him back, we won't be able to explain ourselves."

"Yes, Your Highness, we meant no disrespect to you. We just want to take this kid away."

"He's just a kid from a small village, he doesn't even count as a commoner of the Sky Dou Empire. Why bother, Your Highness?"

However, Xue Qinghe's attitude was unshakable, "I don't want to say it a second time. Either you leave, or you'll be the enemy of the Sky Dou Empire!"

The mighty Soul Master also coldly shouted, "Did you hear that? Leave immediately!"

Seeing the determined stance of Xue Qinghe and the others, the Spirit Hall Soldiers had no choice but to abandon their attempt to capture Xu Sheng...

But before they left, they still threatened with a vicious tone, "Today you're lucky, kid, but next time, it won't be us coming for you."

The mission was not complete, and next time, those who came would be much stronger than them!

Only after watching everyone leave did Xue Qinghe turn his gaze towards Xu Sheng, asking in a soft voice, "Are you alright?"

The latter shook his head, expressing his gratitude, "I'm fine, thank you, Your Highness!"

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly in acknowledgement, "No need to thank me. But why is the Martial Soul Hall after you?"

He was still very curious about this!

Xu Sheng hesitated, glancing at the Soul Master and the Sky Dou Empire Soldiers behind him, "This..."

The irked Soul Master promptly urged, "Boy, His Highness is asking you a question. What's with the stammering?"

The other Sky Dou Empire Soldiers were also closely watching him, as if to bring some pressure to bear on him!

Xue Qinghe, however, waved his hand, "It's okay. If you don't want to say, I won't press you."

Then, he turned slowly and ordered, "It's about time. Let's head back to the palace."

The Soul Master beside him dared not say more, respectfully responding, "Yes, Your Highness."

Just as they were about to set out, Xu Sheng suddenly spoke up to stop them, "Your Highness, wait..."

Xue Qinghe halted in his tracks, puzzled, "What is it? Is there something else?"

Xu Sheng stared at him and said word for word, "The truth is, I came to the Sky Dou Empire to find you, Your Highness!"

This time, the expression on Xue Qinghe's face visibly changed, surprised he asked, "To find me?"

Could it be that the former wanted to use his status as the Crown Prince to avoid being captured by the Martial Soul Hall?

Xu Sheng made no attempt to hide his purpose, "That's right, apart from using the Crown Prince to escape capture by the Martial Soul Hall, there's something else I want to tell you!"

The Soul Master beside him clenched his fists, threatening, "Kid, the Crown Prince has already saved you once, don't push your luck!"

Xue Qinghe, however, pondered for a moment and then spoke, "If that's the case, then you shall return to the imperial palace with me."

The former's eyes widened, reminding, "Crown Prince, he is just a child from a small mountain village, he's not qualified to enter the imperial palace with you!"

Xue Qinghe, whose right to speak had been taken away time and again, thought with a heavier gaze, "What, are you going against my orders?"

The Soul Master's forehead immediately broke out in a cold sweat as he denied, "No... I dare not, but if this child intends to launch a surprise attack..."

Xue Qinghe gave him a cold glance, "Enough, I don't want to hear another word from you!"

The former had no choice but to close his mouth and choose to watch in silence...

Xue Qinghe then continued, "Just as we've said, you shall come with me to the Tiandou Empire Palace!"

At the same age as him, yet to face capture by the Martial Soul Hall, I might as well help him if I can!

Xu Sheng gave a fist and palm salute, "Thank you, Crown Prince!"

Never had he thought that he would enter the Tiandou Empire Palace in such a way, these Spirit Hall Soldiers weren't so useless after all!

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Inside the imperial palace!

Emperor of the Sky Dou Empire, Xue Ye!

After learning the news, he summoned Xue Qinghe immediately!

He gazed intently at the latter and began, "Qing He, I hear you've brought a commoner into the palace from outside?"

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, "Yes, Your Majesty."

With confirmation, Xue Ye's expression grew more serious, "Why did you do that?"

Xue Qinghe hesitated, "Your son merely saw his pitiful state and wanted to help him."

Xue Ye frowned, his tone carrying a hint of reprimand, "Qing He, your heart is too kind; it could be your undoing!"

"You must realize that as the Crown Prince of the Sky Dou Empire, many with ill intentions will approach you because of that status."

Xue Qinghe spoke firmly yet respectfully, "But, Your Majesty, I don't think he means to harm me."

Xue Ye once again said, "The heart of a man is unfathomable, how can you be so sure that he is not just putting on a show for you?"

Xue Qinghe was silent for a few seconds, then finally spoke, "I have taken the lesson to heart! Then I shall have the boy leave the palace at once."

If this was his father's will, he dared not defy it!

Yet, Xue Ye denied, "No, since you have already made a promise, you must keep it."

"Alright, go and bring the boy to me first! I want to see for myself!"

He indeed wanted to see what kind of child could make the ever-cautious Qing He bring him into the palace!

Even though he was of a kind nature, he would never trust others so easily!!

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