NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 56: Dugu Bo: I Feel Like I’ve Been Deceived
Chapter 56: Dugu Bo: I Feel Like I've Been Deceived
"Father."
Faced with Emperor Xue Ye's scolding, Xue Beng was dumbfounded.
He opened his mouth to defend himself but didn't know what to say.
"Useless thing, I let him pretend to be a wastrel, but now it seems he has truly become one."
"You could at least have restrained yourself a bit."
Prince Xue Xing's heart was collapsing.
He had thought that Xue Beng could help him out of this situation, but now it seemed impossible.
Nothing at all.
"What, nothing to say?"
Emperor Xue Ye asked coldly.
Ashamed, Xue Beng immediately lowered his head, unable to meet Emperor Xue Ye's icy gaze.
At this moment, he regretted his actions, realizing it was a mistake.
If he had known that among the Shrek Academy members there were Titled Douluo level experts, he would never have dared to confront them.
"Brother, I also know my mistake, please give me a chance to make amends."
Prince Xue Xing suddenly knelt on the ground, pleading with Emperor Xue Ye.
"Qinghe, President Meng, do you know where the people from Shrek Academy are?"
Emperor Xue Ye suddenly asked.
Xue Qinghe looked towards Meng Shenji.
Meng Shenji immediately replied, "Your Majesty, after they left, I had someone follow them secretly. They haven't left Tian Dou City yet and are currently staying in a hotel here."
"Did you hear that?"
After hearing Meng Shenji's words, Emperor Xue Ye asked Xue Xing sternly.
"I, I heard, I'll handle it right away."
As Xue Xing spoke, he prepared to leave.
"Wait."
"Brother, is there anything else you wish to order?"
"Until this matter is properly resolved, you don't need to worry about the affairs of the Tian Dou Royal Academy anymore. Qinghe will take over for you."
What?
This means stripping me of my authority. Originally, most of the teachers and students of the Tian Dou Royal Academy, led by Meng Shenji and two others, were already siding with Xue Qinghe. If Xue Qinghe openly takes control of the Tian Dou Royal Academy, where would Xue Beng and I stand?
Moreover, Xue Qinghe's influence will become even more profound, how will I compete with him in the future?
Prince Xue Xing thought of many things in an instant.
"Don't say it's only temporary."
He knew very well that the people from Shrek Academy were tough to deal with, not to mention the presence of a Titled Douluo behind them. Forceful measures simply wouldn't work.
"Brother, I think this matter won't interfere with my handling of the affairs of the Tian Dou Royal Academy."
Prince Xue Xing did not want to give up.
"If you do wrong, you must be punished, even if you are my brother."
"Go, I'm tired."
Emperor Xue Ye, looking exhausted, waved his hand and sat down on the throne.
"Yes."
Prince Xue Xing didn't insist any further. As he turned around, his face suddenly changed, looking as unpleasant as if he had swallowed a dead fly.
In contrast, Xue Qinghe felt relieved inside.
He had been thinking about how to weaken Xue Xing and Xue Beng, but now they had played themselves into a corner, proving that trouble comes from unnecessary actions.
When I have time, I must meet this Qin Xiao, the Titled Douluo, and thank him.
Xue Qinghe thought to himself, but his face showed concern, "Father, please take care of your health, I shall take my leave."
Outside the Imperial Palace Hall.
Xue Beng hurriedly followed Prince Xue Xing, "Royal Uncle, Royal Uncle, wait for me."
"What do I wait for you for? Do you want to continue causing me trouble?"
Prince Xue Xing, seeing the unlucky Xue Beng, felt a surge of irritation.
Xue Beng's face showed a flattering smile, "Royal Uncle, don't be angry, my mansion just welcomed two delicate beauties."
"Get lost."
Prince Xue Xing, seething with anger, kicked Xue Beng away.
He then left without looking back.
But his voice still echoed.
"Tomorrow morning, you come with me to talk to the people from Shrek Academy."
In the misty dawn with dew on the grass, Qin Xiao, sitting cross-legged beside the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well, slowly opened his eyes.
He stood up, his lips slightly upturned, "Good old Dugu Bo, you've come quite early."
Soon, Qin Xiao heard voices.
"Grandpa, why did you bring me here so early? I haven't even woken up yet."
"You don't need to sleep much when alive; you'll have plenty of time to sleep when you're dead. I'm telling you a truth, less sleep means living more."
"Okay, okay, I got it."
In the mist, their conversation continued back and forth.
Qin Xiao recognized Dugu Bo's voice. The constantly complaining girl must be his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.
After a moment, an old man and a young girl appeared before Qin Xiao's eyes.
"Dugu Bo, you've come early."
"Hahaha, didn't want to keep you waiting," Dugu Bo laughed heartily, but his eyes kept scanning the surrounding herbs, as if checking if any were missing.
After a while, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"It seems some are missing, herbs I don't recognize, but no matter, they're useless to me anyway. Rounding it off, it's as if nothing's missing."
Dugu Bo was well aware of his own resources, and in his eyes, the peculiar spiritual herbs beside the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well were expendable and of no real value to him.
"Is this the Qin Xiao Grandpa talked about?"
"Is he really a Titled Douluo?"
"He's so handsome."
Unlike Dugu Bo's focus, Dugu Yan looked at Qin Xiao with a hint of admiration in her eyes.
She had never seen a young and handsome Titled Douluo before.
"I think you're the one who's been anxious," Qin Xiao said, not beating around the bush and handed a jade box to Dugu Bo.
"What's this?"
Dugu Bo was curious.
Qin Xiao smiled slightly, "A spiritual medicine that can control the Green Dragon Snake venom in your body."
"Really?"
Dugu Bo's eyes flashed with surprise and joy.
Then, he trembled slightly.
"If you don't believe it, then forget it," Qin Xiao said, pretending to take back the box.
"No, no, I believe it."
Dugu Bo snatched the box from Qin Xiao's hand.
His heart was excited, his hands trembling as he opened the box with great anticipation.
But the next moment, he was stunned.
Inside the box was a large, pale pink flower without leaves, each petal crystal clear like water, and the stamen was light purple, like tiny purple diamonds.
Without a doubt, what Qin Xiao gave to Dugu Bo was the Fairy-Scented Qiluo.
"This, this, this is the detoxifying spiritual medicine you prepared for me?"
He looked at Qin Xiao, baffled. Although he couldn't name it, he recognized this plant, which grew beside the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well. He had seen it for decades.
"You're using my own things to deceive me?"
"So, you just wanted to take advantage of my other residence, right?"
Dugu Bo felt cheated, "Do you think I'm a fool?"
(End of Chapter)
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