Chapter 71: Tang San and Xue Qinghe
Everyone at Shrek was astonished by Xiao Fei's efforts. Ning Rongrong asked, "Xiao Fei, besides cultivation and becoming stronger, is there nothing else you value?"
Xiao Fei hesitated to reply, "I value family, friends, and responsibility. You are all knowledgeable people, aware of the current state of the Douluo Continent. I cultivate diligently to keep myself, my family, and my friends alive. I don't want to feel powerless when disaster strikes."
Everyone was lost in thought, especially Ning Rongrong. She had felt so helpless when the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was destroyed.
Yu Xiaogang walked in. "Xiao Fei, Tang San just returned from outside. Why don't you go to the backyard and talk to him?"
Xiao Fei nodded and followed Yu Xiaogang to the backyard.
Entering the backyard room, he was greeted by a handsome young man with blue hair, exactly like the Tang San he had met in Slaughter City.
Tang San spoke first: "Xiao Fei, long time no see. I am Tang San. My appearance has changed a little now."
Xiao Fei nodded and said: "I know you are Tang San. I knew it during the slaughter."
Tang San asked a little curiously: "Xiao Fei, can you tell me how you recognized me?"
Xiao Fei smiled: "Tang San, in the Slaughter City, you used those tricks, including body movements, techniques, martial arts and other things, so I was sure that you were Tang San?"
"By the way, Tang San, how did you get out of the slaughter? I remember that a lot of people died when I walked on the Hell Road! I'm afraid the King of Slaughter can't open the Hell Road again."
Tang San shook his head: "After you left, the entire Slaughter City was empty for the most part, and in the end I got out through other methods."
Xiao Fei said to himself: It seems that Tang Hao brought him out.
Xiao Fei thought for a moment before asking, "By the way, how's Xiao Wu now?"
Tang San said gravely, "Do you also want Xiao Wu's spirit rings and spirit bones?"
Xiao Fei shook his head. "I'm not interested in the spirit rings and spirit bones of the Hundred Thousand Year Soft Bone Rabbit. Besides, Xiao Wu and I are classmates. How's Uncle Hao's injury now?"
"How did you know my dad was injured?"
Xiao Fei smiled. "That day, Uncle Hao led you and Xiao Wu to fight against seven Titled Douluo, and he came out unscathed. How could he not be injured?"
Tang San looked a little sad. "My dad's injury is quite serious now, and recovery will be difficult."
The two then recounted their recent training, including some insights. They even discussed their time at Notting Academy with Xiao Wu and the other two. Whenever this came up, Tang San's expression darkened. Xiao Fei sighed, thinking that Xiao Wu had probably been sacrificed to him.
It seemed the course of history couldn't be easily altered by one person. Without external forces, some events would still occur. The Tiandou Palace coup was likely to begin soon. Besides, Qian Renxue probably couldn't help it either.
Xiao Fei just returned to the hotel when someone knocked on the door. When he opened the door, it was Qian Renxue who came to visit. Xiao Fei couldn't help but mutter in his heart: "You, a free angel, are here quite quickly?"
Xiao Fei hurriedly saluted: "Your Highness, how come you have time to visit me?"
Xue Qinghe smiled: "I just heard that classmate Xiao Fei came to Tiandou City. Here, I still have to do my duty as a host. Why don't we go to the restaurant to discuss in detail?"
Xiao Fei heard what His Highness said.
The two of them went to the independent private room on the top floor of the restaurant and sat down next to each other. Xiao Fei took a sip of the freshly brewed tea. "It's truly delicious, worthy of being prepared by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Xue Qinghe smiled and said, "I didn't expect that Xiao Fei also knows about tea ceremony. This is top-grade green tea, specially supplied by the royal family. I'll pack two pounds for you to take away later."
Xiao Fei muttered to himself again, "I think you're the top-grade green tea!"
Xiao Fei bluntly said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, I know nothing about the tea ceremony. I just thought it smelled a bit fragrant."
Xue Qinghe was speechless. But Xue Qinghe still smiled gracefully, "Xiao Fei, I wonder what you're up to in Tiandou City this time? If you need anything, just let me know."
Xiao Fei smiled with a hint of ill intent, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, I wonder how your investigation into the Spirit Hall incident we discussed last time is going?"
Xue Qinghe's face suddenly turned pale. The last time Xue Qinghe talked with Xiao Fei, he immediately arranged for his subordinate Shemai to investigate the bishop Miles of Gengxin City. As a result, Shemai was so angry that he was speechless.
This Miles actually bullied men and women, levied heavy taxes, and did all kinds of evil. As an elder of the Spirit Hall, Shemai naturally despised such people who corrupted the Spirit Hall.
Then, the personnel assigned to investigate the grassroots level returned with various reports, but little good news. The Spirit Hall's reputation was extremely poor among some citizens, especially due to the despicable behavior of certain administrators.
Xiao Fei sipped his tea and said softly, "Your Highness, isn't it a good thing for the Heaven Dou Empire if the Spirit Hall's reputation declines?"
Xue Qinghe looked a little embarrassed. "I simply feel sorry for the persecuted citizens of the Heaven Dou Empire."
Xiao Fei shook his head. "Some of the Spirit Hall personnel's behavior is partly due to their inherent despicable character, and partly due to the indulgence of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Xing Luo Empire. I don't believe the two Great Emperors are unaware of these things. They're simply being deliberate and perhaps even fueling the situation."
Xue Qinghe, sitting across from him, looked even darker. Xiao Fei, however, was secretly pleased.
Taking advantage of Xue Qinghe's moment of distraction, Xiao Fei approached, as if to comfort her. He held her hand with one hand and placed the other on her shoulder.
Xue Qinghe, distracted by her thoughts, surprisingly didn't refuse. Xiao Fei, on the other hand, was intoxicated by the subtle fragrance coming from Xue Qinghe.
Xue Qinghe seemed to come to his senses suddenly, pushed Xiao Fei away, and almost screamed.
Xiao Fei deliberately showed a puzzled expression, and Xue Qinghe said awkwardly: "I'm sorry, classmate Xiao Fei, I don't like people getting close to me."
Xiao Fei said with a serious face: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, your behavior may be sick."
"Classmate Xiao Fei, why do you say that? It's just a lifestyle!"
Xiao Fei shook his head: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, you are the foundation of the Dou Empire. Marriage and offspring are top priorities. This is also related to the continuation of the bloodline of the Tiandou Empire. As a crown prince, you are nearly 30 years old, but you haven't married or had children yet, and you don't even have any scandals. It's incredible."
Xue Qinghe smiled awkwardly: "It's just that I've been busy with state affairs."
"But the issue of your offspring is a matter of great national importance. I think you might be experiencing some mental health issues. I have extensive experience in this area. Would you like me to assist you?"
Xue Qinghe said, "Don't bother Xiaofei with that. I've been dating a woman and we should be getting married soon. I'd like to invite you to the wedding."
Xue Qinghe quickly changed the subject: "Xiaofei, what matters have you come to Tiandou City to attend to?"
Xiaofei said solemnly, "I've heard of the mysteries of the Tiandou Empire's national treasure, the Vast Sea Universe Shackle. I came to Tiandou City specifically to see it."
Xue Qinghe's expression faltered. "Xiaofei, I'm afraid this is a bit difficult to handle. The Dinghai Universe Shackle is a national treasure, rare even for me."
Xiaofei smiled and said, "Of course, I won't lend you a national treasure for nothing. I'll naturally reward you handsomely."
With that, Xiaofei held out the 2,000-year-old fire ant right arm bone.
Looking at Xiaofei's soul bone, Xue Qinghe grumbled. "How dare you offer such a low-aged soul bone?"
Xue Qinghe shook his head. "While this soul bone is not bad, the Vast Sea Universe Cover is, after all, the most precious treasure of our Heaven Dou Empire."
Xiao Fei smiled and said, "Of course, it's not just this soul bone."
He then produced a jade box containing a massive tulip, its fragrance emanating a sense of grandeur.
"This is a herb I stumbled upon—the Qiluo Tulip, a magical herb. Consuming it absorbs the essence of heaven and earth, the radiance of the sun and moon. Consuming it allows those with the Imperial Swan spirit to evolve into the legendary Emerald Swan, while those with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda spirit can even evolve into the legendary Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda. Offering this flower to Emperor Xue Ye will allow his spirit to evolve, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, and prolonging his life." Xiao Fei smiled.
Xue Qinghe felt a strong attraction to the Qiluo Tulip within the jade box, especially to his own spirit.
Xue Qinghe asked doubtfully, "Classmates, since you have such a magical herb, why don't you go directly to my father?"
Xiao Fei shook his head and said, "Going to Emperor Xue Ye will interfere with the disputes between various forces. I am just communicating with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince as a friend. I believe His Royal Highness the Crown Prince understands what I mean."
Xue Qinghe nodded, and then calmly took away the soul bone. He then took out a token and handed it to Xiao Fei, "This is the token of my Crown Prince's Mansion. Since we are friends, you can come and go to see me at any time with this token."
Xiao Fei took the token. The front of the token was engraved with the word "Crown Prince", and the back was engraved with the Swan Martial Spirit.
Xiao Fei thought about Xue Qinghe's actions, and this wave should be stable!
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