Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, looked at the competition grounds of the Great Spirit Arena.
For a moment, she couldn't figure out the situation.
Today, she had heard from her subordinates that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's genius, Yu Tianxin, was competing in a soul duel here.
Even their clan leader would come to watch.
To better infiltrate the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and eliminate other competitors, she needed to win over some factions.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, under her active overtures,
had already publicly taken her side.
If she could also win over the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan,
then it would be much more convenient for her to do things in the future.
Moreover, she could use this opportunity to gain the Old Emperor's trust.
Because the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, as a neutral Sect, always kept its distance from the Imperial Family.
If she could win them over and bring them closer to the Imperial Family,
that would be a great achievement.
The Old Emperor would surely value and trust her even more.
The power delegated to her would also grow larger, and her plan to usurp the nation could proceed more smoothly.
When the time came, even if she eliminated all other contenders for the throne,
it probably wouldn't raise any suspicion.
After all, that's how struggles for the throne have always been!
But now, her plans were completely disrupted.
On the field, Yu Yuanzhen's corpse lay sprawled, surrounded by several unidentifiable, foul-smelling masses of flesh.
At the same time,
the remaining members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan scrambled to Xue Qinghe's presence.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, please save us."
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will be eternally grateful."
"..."
Listening to the pleas of these Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clansmen and the report from officials who had investigated the situation,
Xue Qinghe finally understood what had happened.
It turned out that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had taken a fancy to a Spirit Bone belonging to a contestant named Xing Daorong.
So they had tried to seize it.
Unexpectedly, Xing Daorong's grandfather was not someone to be trifled with either.
He had killed four Spirit Douluos with a single palm strike and slain Yu Yuanzhen with three punches.
Then, an official stepped forward and whispered to Xue Qinghe, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, this is a perfect opportunity to win over the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!"
"If you lend a helping hand now and save these clansmen of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan,"
"afterwards, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is sure to remember Your Highness's kindness."
"Even if they try to maintain neutrality, their hearts will surely lean towards our side."
"By then, Your Highness, you would have the backing of two of the Upper Three Sects."
Xue Qinghe did not speak but instead rubbed her temples with a headache.
It was because she had received a secret message from Jin E.
"Little Xue, long time no see, it's your Second Grandfather."
"Second Grandfather! What brings you to Heaven Dou City so suddenly?"
"Here to take care of some business. Passing by the Soul Dueling Arena, Xiao Mian wanted to play a bit, so we came in. Who would have thought that Yu Yuanzhen, not knowing his place, tried to seize Xiao Mian's Spirit Bone, so I dealt with him."
"By the way, why are you here?"
"I came to win over the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, but I didn't expect to run into you."
"Wait..."
"Xiao Mian! He came with you!"
Qian Renxue was overjoyed.
Her gaze involuntarily drifted towards the figure behind Jin E, the one she had been longing for day and night.
Jin E continued, "So? Do you want to see Xiao Mian?"
"No."
"I'll meet him after my mission is over."
Qian Renxue refused.
Then she continued, "That fellow Yu Yuanzhen actually tried to steal Xiao Mian's Spirit Bone. Dying like that was too easy for him."
"Second Grandfather, finish off these Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan members as well."
Qian Renxue no longer had any intention of winning over the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
At this moment, only one thought filled her mind.
Anyone with ill intentions towards Golden Crown must die!
Hearing this,
Jin E was taken aback and quickly asked, "Weren't you trying to win over the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? If you kill them all, you..."
"Don't worry, I've already figured out what to do."
"Second Grandfather, cooperate with me like this later."
Qian Renxue roughly explained her plan to Jin E.
"We meet again."
"Xue Qinghe, Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire."
Jin E initiated the greeting.
Hearing this person dare to directly address Xue Qinghe by name, a minister nearby immediately reprimanded him angrily.
"How dare you! How dare you address His Highness the Crown Prince by his name! Guards, seize him!"
"Stop!" Xue Qinghe raised a hand to halt them.
Then she glanced at the minister who had spoken.
Thinking to herself,
Can't you see that Yu Yuanzhen, a level 95 powerhouse, is already a corpse?
Where does a lowly ordinary minister like you get the courage to say such things?
She looked at Jin E, first feigning confusion, then surprise, and finally disbelief: "It's you!"
The minister hurriedly asked, "Your Highness, do you know this person?"
Xue Qinghe nodded: "He is that mysterious Titled Douluo powerhouse I encountered in the Spirit Beast Forest back then, along with three Instructors."
"I heard that my teacher also encountered a mysterious Titled Douluo powerhouse before, and it's said that even Sword Douluo was no match for him despite exerting his full strength."
"Comparing their attire, my teacher and I discovered that these two mysterious powerhouses are the same person."
"What! So it's actually him!" All the officials and guards present revealed expressions of fear.
Their gazes involuntarily turned towards the official who had spoken out earlier.
That official was also scared witless, his legs giving way as he collapsed to the ground.
Jin E flashed and appeared before Xue Qinghe: "Well? From the look of it, are you planning to protect these people?"
As soon as these words were spoken,
The few Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan members looked at Xue Qinghe: "Your Highness the Crown Prince..."
Xue Qinghe pretended to be in a difficult position, thought for a good while, then cupped her hands and said: "Senior, this is the Tiandou Empire, and I am the Crown Prince of this nation. How can I allow you to kill people indiscriminately?"
"Indiscriminately?"
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan made the first move." Jin E retorted.
Xue Qinghe looked at the few Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan members and asked: "Did you make the first move?"
"This... Your Highness, we..."
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan members stammered.
Xue Qinghe sighed: "If that's truly the case, then you really aren't in the right."
Jin E wasted no more words: "Xue Qinghe, either give me some face and hand them over, or don't blame me for being impolite."
The surrounding guards quickly drew their swords.
Forming a protective circle around Xue Qinghe.
Xue Qinghe thought for a moment and said: "In that case, I shall give Your Excellency some face."
Hearing this, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan members, who had held onto a glimmer of hope, instantly lost the light in their eyes.
They couldn't believe that Xue Qinghe would actually side with this Titled Douluo.
Before they could figure it out, a gust of palm wind swept over, turning them all into pulp.
The surrounding officials were very confused.
But Xue Qinghe gave them an explanation: "I know you are puzzled why I would pass up such a good opportunity to win over the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and instead grant this Excellency some face."
"May I ask you all, which is more worth winning over: a powerful Titled Douluo or a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan without a Titled Douluo?"
"That... naturally the former." The officials replied.
Indeed, what Xue Qinghe needed most right now was strength.
If she could win over this Titled Douluo powerhouse, Xue Qinghe's position as Crown Prince would surely be solidified.
When Xue Qinghe ascends the throne in the future, their status would also rise accordingly.
Xue Qinghe smiled slightly: "In that case, if His Majesty the Emperor asks about this matter, do you know how to answer?"
"Understood."
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