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Chapter 61 Niu Gao and Yang Wudi Request an Audience
Xueye sighed deeply: "Qinghe, you are in charge of organizing their funerals."

"I am tired, court is adjourned."

Troubled times.

Either nothing happens, or when something does happen, it's a big deal.

The most direct way to find the real killer is to see who benefits most from the person's death; that person is the most likely to be suspected.

In this matter, Xue Qinghe was clearly the biggest beneficiary.

Xue Ye knew that Xue Qinghe had strong suspicions, but she couldn't say anything.

There were many intelligent people present, but none of them spoke out, nor did they have the courage to do so.

They would not doubt Dugu Bo.

After all, everyone knows that Dugu Bo and Prince Xue Xing have a personal relationship.

There was no conflict of interest between the two.

The plan for Xueqinghe has come to an end.

The throne is within easy reach.

He was just waiting to die on that snowy night.

……

Star Luo Empire.

Longxing City.

Located on the northwestern border of the Star Luo Empire, near Gengxin City, far from war, the influence of the Spirit Hall here is relatively weak.

Since the upheaval fifteen years ago, the Yu clan has been recuperating and rebuilding here.

Unfortunately.

Fifteen years ago, the Yu clan suffered a major blow and has only recovered about 20-30% of its strength since then.

Zhu Xiong led his troops to protect the various academies, traveling along the border, passing through Longxing City and Longyin City, before returning to Xingluo City.

Dai Yunxuan ordered him to find the Breaking Clan and the Controlling Clan.

And he happened to know the location of both tribes.

The territory of the Yu clan.

Zhu Xiong and Niu Gao sat facing each other and drank several times before Zhu Xiong revealed his true purpose: "Clan Chief Niu, I have come to Yu Yi Clan this time on the orders of the Crown Prince!"

Upon hearing this, Niu Gao was taken aback. After thinking about it carefully, he suddenly realized what was going on and his expression became serious. He put down the wine jar and asked, "Your Grace, may I ask what business His Highness the Crown Prince has with me, Old Niu?"

Zhu Xiong said solemnly, "Clan Chief Niu, you must have heard the news that His Highness the Crown Prince has captured Jialing Pass. It is a strategic location that is fought over by all military strategists. His Highness the Crown Prince hopes that you can lead the Yu clan to Jialing Pass and serve under his command!"

“This—” Niu Gao looked troubled.

"There's something else that Clan Chief Niu might not know," Zhu Xiong said in a deep voice. "The Haotian Douluo, who had disappeared for fifteen years, reappeared at the Spirit Hall a few days ago. He has already been killed by the Spirit Hall, and his body is still hanging on the city wall!"

"What?!" Niu Gao was shocked and stood up abruptly, looking at Zhu Xiong with disbelief: "Are you telling the truth? Tang Hao was killed by the Spirit Hall? He had been hiding for fifteen years, why would he go to Spirit City to walk into their trap?"

Zhu Xiong said, "Because his son Tang San was participating in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament in Wuhun City a few days ago, he was probably worried about him, so he went with him."

"It was during this time that Tang Hao launched a night attack on His Highness the Crown Prince. After failing, he tried to escape, but he was discovered by the Spirit Hall and could no longer leave."

"boom--"

Niu Gao smashed the wine jar to pieces.

"A good death!"

"It's a pity I didn't get to see it with my own eyes!"

"Humph!"

Niu Gao angrily sat back down.

"The Yu clan of the Niu clan was once an affiliated family of the Haotian Sect. Although they broke away from the Haotian Sect due to what happened fifteen years ago, they still have this connection!"

"And Tang Hao attacked His Highness the Crown Prince..."

Zhu Xiong and Niu Gao stared at each other, their eyes unblinking.

"hiss!"

Niu Gao's pupils suddenly contracted, and he could no longer sit still.

"Chief Niu must be aware of His Highness the Crown Prince's reputation."

"Li Tiezhu and Ge Long of the Tiandou Empire were killed by His Highness the Crown Prince himself."

Zhu Xiong raised his hand and gestured in a mock threat across Niu Gao's neck, verbally intimidating him.

"After resting for a day in Longxing City, I will go to Longyin City to visit the Po clan and have a chat with Yang Wudi."

"I won't bother Chief Niu any longer."

Zhu Xiong smiled slightly, stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and prepared to leave.

however.

Niu Gao said urgently, "Your Grace, please wait!"

Zhu Xiong paused, turned around, and looked back.

After pondering for a moment, Niu Gao said, "Your Excellency may wish to rest for a couple more days in my Yu Clan so that I may treat you well. Afterward, Your Excellency will travel with you to Dragon Hidden City to meet Yang Wudi."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong looked thoughtful and nodded slightly. "That's fine too!"

……

Five days later.

Jialing Pass.

Two figures arrived side by side at the foot of the pass.

One man was slender and solemn, dressed in a black robe, standing between heaven and earth like a long spear; the other man was extremely robust, with broad shoulders and a thick eyebrow and large eyes, and looked very simple and honest.

"Please inform Your Highness that Yang Wudi, the patriarch of the Po clan, and Niu Gao, the patriarch of the Yu clan, request an audience with Your Highness!"

Upon seeing this, the garrison commander on the city gate carefully surveyed the area and, finding no one else within a thousand meters of the gate, relaxed. He then turned to the general beside him and said, "Go and report to His Highness the Crown Prince that Yang Wudi and Niu Gao have arrived!"

"Yes!" The man quickly left.

After searching for a while, he arrived at the Martial Soul Branch Hall of Jialing Pass.

In the main hall.

Dai Yunxuan sat at the head of the table, playing with a piece of jade.

below.

Yan Ye knelt before Dai Yunxuan, his forehead covered in sweat.

"I will not kill you."

"You shall immediately take your men and leave my territory."

"Remember, you are not allowed to take a single needle or thread."

"Anything in this Jialing Pass belongs to me."

"Yes, yes, I will definitely not take a single needle or thread from here..." Yan Ye looked terrified.

He never expected that Dai Yunxuan would drive away the Martial Soul Branch Hall of Jialing Pass after his return.

"Please convey a message from me to your Pope."

"From now on, the Star Luo Empire will no longer allow the Spirit Hall to be stationed here."

"I hope your Pope will recall them himself, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Dai Yunxuan's expression was grim.

The Spirit Hall's infiltration into the two great empires is deeply entrenched and must be eradicated completely.

The longer these branch halls remain, the more power the Spirit Hall will absorb.

Now cease hostilities with the Heavenly Dou Empire.

That would free up resources to deal with the internal troublemakers.

If those nobles and royalty who collude with the Spirit Hall are not dealt with thoroughly, they will divide the Star Luo Empire in an instant.

Yan Ye's face turned deathly pale, his expression one of disbelief: "Your Highness, this matter is of utmost importance. You must think carefully before you act!"

"Are you trying to teach me how to do things?" Dai Yunxuan glanced coldly at Yan Ye, his murderous aura and killing intent mixed with his spiritual power, forming an immense pressure that made Yan Ye unable to lift his head.

"I wouldn't dare! I will definitely convey His Highness's words back!"

"Get lost." Dai Yunxuan withdrew his gaze.

After Yan Ye left in a panic, the general who had been waiting outside the hall strode into the hall, bowed slightly to the seated Dai Yunxuan, and said:

"Your Highness, Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan and Niu Gao of the Controlling Clan have come to request an audience and are currently awaiting instructions at the pass!"

Dai Yunxuan put down the jade artifact and smiled knowingly: "Bring them here to see me."

(End of this chapter)