NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 89: Xue Qinghe’s Plan, Tang Yuehua’s Suicide by Jumping Off a Cliff
Chapter 89: Xue Qinghe's Plan, Tang Yuehua's Suicide by Jumping Off a Cliff
"Master, Master?"
It was only after the continuous calling did Xue Qinghe slowly come back to his senses.
"Elder, what's the matter?"
He looked towards the Porcupine Douluo, asking in confusion.
The Porcupine Douluo answered, "I have been asking about how to handle the situation next, but you seemed to have lost your soul, not hearing what I said, right?"
Ah! This! Xue Qinghe's face immediately showed an embarrassed expression.
He had indeed been somewhat distracted and really hadn't heard what the Porcupine Douluo had said.
"Do you have any good strategies, Elder?"
"No!"
Faced with Xue Qinghe's question, the Porcupine Douluo almost didn't hesitate at all, directly shaking his head, "Qin Xiao's strength is too strong, and his actions are hard to predict. Facing him, I really feel helpless."
As he spoke, a bitter smile appeared on his lips, "Facing him, I feel just like a child does before an adult, powerless. It's really hard to imagine he's still so young."
"The Elder rates him so highly."
Xue Qinghe's gaze flickered.
In fact, the Porcupine Douluo felt this way, and so did he, Xue Qinghe. He considered himself to be among the best in terms of intellect, strength, and tactics. But compared to Qin Xiao, he felt inferior.
He had thought more than once about how there could be such a monstrous existence as Qin Xiao in the Douluo Continent.
"This evaluation, I've actually put it mildly."
"To be honest, within the Spirit Hall, I believe only His Holiness the Pope and the Grand Priest have the ability to overpower Qin Xiao."
The Porcupine Douluo thought for a moment, then added, "Hmm, although the Second Priest's cultivation is higher than Qin Xiao's, in other aspects, he is far inferior to Qin Xiao. If the two were to really fight, I actually think Qin Xiao has a higher chance of winning."
"Hiss"
Hearing the Porcupine Douluo's words, Xue Qinghe couldn't help but take a sharp breath, "In the Spirit Hall, with so many talents and strong individuals, are there only a few who can overpower Qin Xiao?"
He was not a titled Douluo, only knowing Qin Xiao was formidable, but not how formidable.
At this moment, after hearing the Porcupine Douluo's explanation, he gained a direct understanding.
Unknowingly, Xue Qinghe fell into silence again.
"Qin Xiao, where is Qin Xiao?"
Suddenly, at this moment, the Snake Spear Douluo abruptly stood up.
He looked around and realized Qin Xiao was nowhere to be seen.
The Porcupine Douluo rolled his eyes and said in annoyance, "Don't make such a fuss, he's long gone."
This guy was defeated by Qin Xiao in one blow, lying on the ground, playing dead for quite a while, and now he's all energetic.
"Gone?"
The Snake Spear Douluo was stunned, then said viciously, "That damned kid, he attacked me and ran, afraid of my revenge, huh? Hmph, it's also lucky he left early, otherwise, I would definitely make him kneel and beg me."
"Afraid of you?"
Hearing this, the Porcupine Douluo was surprised, then seriously nodded, "Yes, he's afraid of you, afraid that he might accidentally kill you and then have to kneel and beg you not to die."
"Porcupine, what do you mean?"
"Snake Spear, there are no outsiders here, you don't need to act to save face."
Being exposed by the Porcupine Douluo, the Snake Spear Douluo became somewhat angrily embarrassed, "How about we practice?"
"Come on, as if I'm afraid of you!"
The Porcupine Douluo said as he also began to roll up his sleeves, ready for a big fight.
"Enough!"
Suddenly, Xue Qinghe's voice, overpowered the two.
The scene regained its silence.
The gazes of the two titled Douluos, Snake Spear and Porcupine, both simultaneously fell on Xue Qinghe.
And Xue Qinghe also made arrangements, "Elder Snake Spear, you return to the Spirit Hall immediately and report the situation here to my grandfather."
"Yes."
After the Snake Spear Douluo left, his figure disappearing into the darkness, Xue Qinghe then said to the Porcupine Douluo, "Elder, I plan to offer Qin Xiao the treatment of an imperial prince. What do you think?"
"An imperial prince!"
The Porcupine Douluo was shocked.
Xue Qinghe smiled faintly, "Hehe, I actually want to see if he really doesn't care about anything."
On the street.
Qin Xiao suddenly stopped.
He said to the two people not far in front of him, "Master Ning, what a coincidence. You're out for a walk so late too."
Within sight, under an open pavilion, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo sat at a table, drinking a pot of hot tea.
"Brother Qin, this is no coincidence. Uncle Jian and I were waiting here for you."
On the contrary, Ning Fengzhi shook his head, "We thought we would have to wait a while."
"Waiting for me?"
Qin Xiao was curious, and indeed, there was an empty seat next to the table.
"It seems you were really waiting for me."
He sat down at the table and poured himself a cup of hot tea.
"I've heard that the chaos in the palace was smoothly dealt with thanks to Brother Qin."
Ning Fengzhi said casually.
"I owed Xue Qinghe a favor and promised to help him once. It was only right to act during the Tian Dou Palace incident."
Qin Xiao replied lightly, "But I'm more curious, didn't Master Ning notice such a big incident happening in the Tian Dou Imperial Palace?"
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi suddenly smiled, "Brother Qin, you might not know this, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had an agreement with the Tian Dou Empire to only intervene in external affairs, not internal ones."
"Oh? There's such a thing?" Qin Xiao was somewhat surprised.
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, "That is to say, when the Tian Dou Empire faces external threats, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will naturally help. But in matters of the throne succession or even if someone is plotting to usurp power, as long as it's within the rules, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will not intervene. Even if those affected are my disciples."
"Oh." Qin Xiao showed a look of realization.
Thinking about it, Ning Fengzhi's words made sense.
Otherwise, with the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, whoever they supported could become the emperor, and the Tian Dou Empire would be in a completely different situation.
"Even, not just the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the previously existing Hao Tian Sect also don't easily meddle in the empire's royal power struggles."
Ning Fengzhi continued, "In this Tian Dou Palace incident, I should thank you for helping Qinghe."
"There's no need for thanks, Xue Qinghe has already personally thanked me."
"Besides, I think Master Ning waiting here for me today isn't just to express thanks, right?"
With that, Qin Xiao stopped speaking, pouring and drinking tea, waiting for Ning Fengzhi's response.
"Haha, it seems nothing can be hidden from Brother Qin."
Ning Fengzhi suddenly laughed, "Indeed, I have other matters to discuss."
"I heard that a few days ago, a powerful figure from the Hao Tian Sect appeared, and if I'm not mistaken, they probably didn't get any benefits from you, right? I still hold the same sentiment, if Brother Qin needs anything, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will fully support you."
Qin Xiao nodded, "Thank you for your kind intentions, Master Ning."
But he didn't say much more, as he wasn't in a hurry to destroy the Hao Tian Sect for now.
Letting them and Tang Hao fight each other was undoubtedly a better choice.
"Also, of the two Titled Douluo level powerhouses, only one left. I suppose Brother Qin didn't let the other go?"
"Master Ning, just speak directly."
Seeing through his thoughts, Ning Fengzhi wasn't embarrassed, "I was thinking, if the Hao Tian Sect elder has any soul bones you don't need, they could be sold to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Soul bones?
Qin Xiao was surprised, thinking, Third Elder Tang, look at your popularity. You're not even dead yet, and people are already eyeing your soul bones.
"Master Ning, to be honest, the third elder of the Hao Tian Sect is still alive. I've imprisoned him in a remote place."
"What? He's still alive?"
After hearing Qin Xiao's words, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo exchanged glances, both surprised.
This was very unusual.
Qin Xiao, ruthless and decisive in determining an enemy, how could he possibly let an opponent live?
"Cough, cough."
Seeing the deep meaning in Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo's eyes, Qin Xiao couldn't help but cough, "Master Ning, Elder Sword, don't misunderstand.
Doesn't everyone deserve a chance to correct their mistakes after making them?
I made a demand to the Hao Tian Sect. If they want Tang Lao San, they have to exchange him for Tang Hao. Isn't that fair?"
Exploiting one's enemies!
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo immediately understood Qin Xiao's idea.
"What a schemer, are you letting them reform? You're making them fight each other!"
"Are you hoping to take advantage of both sides' losses in the end?"
Sword Douluo grumbled.
He had already decided to stay away from Qin Xiao in the future; this young man was always scheming, too cunning.
"What are you saying?"
Qin Xiao shook his head, "Don't talk nonsense. I didn't force them, and they didn't object. If the Hao Tian Sect ends up destroyed, it's their own lack of unity to blame."
"Haha, Brother Qin is right. Let's drink tea."
At that moment, Ning Fengzhi raised his tea cup, inviting Qin Xiao to drink together.
Qin Xiao did not refuse.
However, after drinking a cup, he excused himself.
"I have some matters to attend to and can't stay any longer."
"Brother Qin, don't worry about us. Go and take care of your own business."
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo had no objections.
Meanwhile.
Hundreds of miles away from Tian Dou City, atop an unnamed mountain peak.
A woman in palace attire suddenly stopped.
The pebbles at her feet rolled down the cliff edge.
She looked down to see a bottomless abyss.
In the dense forest behind the woman, the vegetation rustled.
A man in purple emerged from the woods, his face showing resignation, "I've finally caught up with you, Lady Yuehua. Why put yourself through this? Stop being stubborn and come back with me."
"Steward Tang, I have treated you well. Why can't you let me go?"
Tang Yuehua became even more desperate.
"If it were anything else, I might consider it, but the sect has orders, and I cannot disobey."
"Moreover, the third elder captured by Qin Xiao is my grandfather."
The purple-clad steward of Yue Xuan showed even more helplessness as he shook his head and sighed.
"What?"
"You are actually the third elder's person!"
Tang Yuehua was shocked; she hadn't expected her most trusted subordinate to be someone else's spy.
"It doesn't matter."
The purple-clad steward shook his head, "Madam, the priority now is to rescue the third elder. The sect has nurtured you for so many years, providing you with a life of luxury and glory. Now it's time for you to repay that."
"Moreover, seducing Qin Xiao to release the third elder doesn't necessarily mean you have to sacrifice yourself. You are the master of Yue Xuan, even the Thunder Emperor of the past had a fondness for you; seducing men should not be difficult for you, right?"
"Shut up!"
Tang Yuehua, trembling with anger, pointed at the purple-clad steward and said harshly, "I, Tang Yuehua, would rather die than betray myself and do such a thing!"
"If you die like this, how can you justify the sect's cultivation of you?"
"Ha, cultivation? What cultivation has the sect given me? Since the age of six, I was used by the sect as an intelligence agent, undergoing extremely harsh training.
After becoming an adult, I left the sect and infiltrated the Tian Dou Empire to gather information for the sect. Over the years, I have brought immense benefits to the sect. Have you ever counted that?"
Tang Yuehua suddenly laughed.
But her laughter was filled with coldness.
Truthfully, she was really disappointed with the sect.
"Because you are loyal to the sect, you should now go all out to rescue the third elder!"
The purple-clad steward added.
"Hehe, a sect like this deserves my loyalty?"
"Tell you, give up on that idea. Asking me to betray myself, I can't do it!"
Tang Yuehua's voice was filled with determination.
"Ah."
The purple-clad steward sighed, "After saying so much, Madam, you are still not persuaded. It seems you have no choice now!"
As his voice fell, a powerful surge of soul power erupted.
Clearly, he was prepared to use force, "Now, you either come with me or jump from here. There's no third option. As the saying goes, it's better to live badly than to die well. I advise you not to be impulsive."
However.
Tang Yuehua's response was beyond the purple-clad steward's expectations.
"I, Tang Yuehua, have lived for decades and never lived for myself."
"This time, I want to live for myself."
"I'm tired! Let it all end!"
Her voice was unwavering.
As her voice fell, she leaped forward from the cliff!
"What!"
"She actually chose to commit suicide!"
"No!"
The purple-clad steward was shocked beyond measure; he had not anticipated Tang Yuehua would have such determination.
But by the time he reacted and reached the edge of the cliff, where was Tang Yuehua's figure?
The purple-clad steward was dumbfounded, "It's over, really over."
"If Tang Yuehua is dead, who can seduce Qin Xiao? How am I supposed to explain this to the elders?"
The sun rises early.
In the square of the Blue Tyrant Academy.
Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai, and others were neatly arranged.
Waiting for Zhao Wuji's command to start a new day of training.
Opposite them were Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, and Flender.
"Wait."
"Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, stay behind."
Just as Zhao Wuji was about to speak, a voice came from afar.
Instinctively, pairs of eyes turned towards the distance, and they were all stunned.
The Thunder Emperor!
Zhao Wuji's eyes immediately showed fanaticism.
"Who is this kid? So arrogant, to actually disturb Zhao Monster's training?"
Among the crowd, the new member of the Shrek Team, Jing Ling, asked puzzledly.
"Don't know, looks so arrogant, there's going to be a good show."
Another new member, Huang Yuan, had a mischievous look.
He was also aware of Zhao Wuji's temper, very much disliking interruptions during training.
"Ah, these two really dare to say anything."
Oscar secretly shook his head, knowing Huang Yuan and Jing Ling were in for trouble.
Did they really think anyone was their match to mock?
More to come later.
(End of Chapter)
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