The next morning!
A group led by Xue Qinghe, under the escort of royal soldiers, departed magnificently from Martial Soul City...
The sight surprised Gui Mei, who said, "They actually just left like this? I thought they would stay in Martial Soul City for a few more days!"
Yueguan, beside him, couldn't help but tease, "Why, old ghost, do you wish for them to stay here forever?"
Gui Mei rolled his eyes, "Of course not. I just thought that leaving so early, will they encounter attacks from abyssal creatures again?"
He was eager for these people to leave soon, but if an accident happened right after forging a new alliance with the royal household and the upper three families, it would all be over!
Yueguan pouted, crossing his arms, "Who knows? People can't be that unlucky, right?"
If they really do encounter abyssal creatures again, they'd just have to accept their bad luck!
At this moment, the suddenly appearing Xu Sheng chimed in, "It's unlikely. If the abyssal creatures attack again, soul masters sent out by the Martial Soul Hall can form a circle to annihilate them completely!"
The sudden words from the former startled Gui Mei and Yueguan.....
"Xu Sheng, how did you appear out of nowhere? I didn't even sense your presence!"
"Indeed, without careful probing, even your Soul Power Aura is hard to detect. If I'm not mistaken, you've broken through your soul power rank again?"
If guessed correctly, it should have reached level 95 Super Douluo!
Almost the same level as myself and Yueguan!
Xu Sheng smiled slightly, "Yes, fortunately, I made a breakthrough!"
This sentence made Yueguan somewhat annoyed, "I really don't know why your cultivation speed is so fast, clearly not cultivating every day!"
Gui Mei seemed used to it, just sighed and said, "Is this the terror of Innate Soul Power Level Ninety? It's like heaven is helping you cultivate!"
Xu Sheng shook his head in disagreement, "It's not as exaggerated as you say!"
Indeed, to outsiders, it seemed like I hardly cultivated, yet my soul power cultivation speed was terrifying!
In reality, it shouldn't be considered cultivation, but a restoration of my true strength!
Yueguan, somewhat speechless, "Xu Sheng, I heard you have a good relationship with Xue Qinghe, are you planning to leave with them?"
This guy takes advantage and plays coy, we shouldn't be talking about this!
Xu Sheng unabashedly replied, "I had that thought, but reconsidered and let it go"
This surprised Gui Mei, who quickly asked, "Xu Sheng, are you dissatisfied with the Martial Soul Hall? Why do you want to leave with those people?"
Knowing the former misunderstood his intentions, Xu Sheng patiently explained, "Elder Gui, don't overthink. I'm just worried the upper three families and the royal household won't handle the abyssal creature issues well."
With my current status and position, I'm afraid I can't influence the royal household and the upper three families!
Hence, I dismissed that thought!
Xu Sheng didn't continue wasting time and turned around, saying, "Alright, the Crown Prince and the others have left. Let's return to the Pope Hall as well."
...
The imperial palace, inside the main hall!
Xue Ye, who was handling Tiandou Empire affairs, looked extremely haggard.....
Xue Beng, noticing this, said worriedly, "Father, your complexion doesn't look good, why not rest for a bit?"
Xue Ye shook his head, "It's Xue Beng... I am fine."
Xue Beng understood the situation but still said, "Father, are you worried about brother and the others?"
He could clearly sense the other's lack of focus...
Even his conversations with himself carried a hint of impatience...
But as uncle said, now is my best chance!
Xue Ye paused for a moment and sighed, "Eh, Qing He and the others went to the Pope Hall days ago. I don't know if cooperation matters have been settled."
"More importantly, I'm afraid they might be attacked by abyssal creatures again on their way back."
The loss of royal soldiers isn't significant, but Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi can't afford to have anything happen!
Otherwise, not only would the royal household suffer, but there'd be no way to explain it to the upper three families!
Xue Beng took a deep breath and reassured, "Father, you don't need to worry too much. To my knowledge, none of the targeted attacks by abyssal creatures have been repeated."
"I'm sure brother and his group will safely reach the imperial palace."
These words somewhat soothed Xue Ye's heart, "Hopefully."
He paused, seemingly thinking of something else...
Immediately asking, "By the way, Xue Beng, has Xue Xing dealt well with Heaven Dou Royal Academy's matters recently?"
Though unsure why this question suddenly arose, Xue Beng replied with an unchanged expression, "Reporting to father, uncle has already dealt with Heaven Dou Royal Academy's matters, and everything is currently on track."
Xue Ye, thoughtfully, said, "Oh? Tell me more about it."
It seems Xue Xing isn't so useless after all...
Xue Beng pondered a bit before answering, "Yes, father."
"According to the investigation by uncle and Senior Douluo of Poison some time ago, the problem with Heaven Dou Royal Academy this time wasn't natural, but man-made!"
"It means someone did something secretly to force some imperial clansmen to leave the academy voluntarily!"
Hearing this, Xue Ye's eyes flashed with killing intent, "Who is it? To brazenly do such a thing!"
Although he doesn't usually pay attention to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, it's an essential source for strengthening the Tiandou Empire's Soul Master power reserve!
Seeing this, Xue Beng showed some remorse, "I'm sorry, father, the ones behind it are deeply hidden, silencing anyone connected!"
"Uncle and the others couldn't find out!"
"But it's certain; the person is from within the imperial palace, and has a considerable position!"
Directly pointing out that the person behind it is Xue Qinghe would likely result in disbelief from the former!
It might even lead to anger directed at uncle!
Xue Ye seemed to sense something, "Someone in the imperial palace? Are you saying all of this was stirred up by abyssal creatures to affect the Tiandou Empire's crucial forces?"
Xue Beng was a bit taken aback, not expecting the former to blame it on abyssal creatures!
It's known that those who voluntarily left Heaven Dou Royal Academy were not particularly useful!
They hardly counted as crucial forces, and not causing trouble was a blessing!
But he wasn't foolish enough to contradict the former's words!
He clasped his hands and said, "Father's words are very true."
Xue Ye took a deep breath and seemed to realize the seriousness...
"It seems that when Qing He and the others return, a full search of the imperial palace is necessary, to root out the infiltrating abyssal creatures!"
Otherwise, the next action might still encounter preemptively ambushed attacks from abyssal creatures!