Douluo Continent: Five Thunders Shake the Drums, I am the Thunder Emperor!

Chapter 6: First Clues Appear - A Blonde Man Strolls Through Tian Dou City at Night!
Sikong Zhen looked at Xue Beng and said in a warning tone, "Your Highness Xue Beng, I advise you to restrain yourself."

"The majesty of the Heavenly Dou royal family is not maintained by bullying the weak. If you remain obstinate, I will certainly report this to His Majesty!"

Hear the words.

Xue Beng's face turned pale and then flushed.

Although he was a prince, he felt a sense of oppression in front of Sikong Zhen, as if the other party was the one in power.

at this time.

A series of hurried footsteps came from afar.

"stop!"

Upon hearing the sound, they saw three education committee members: Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin.

They rushed over, their faces very serious, clearly having heard the commotion and hurried to stop it.

"Young Marquis, Your Highness Xue Beng, what's going on?" Meng Shenji asked in a deep voice, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two.

Sikong Zhen said calmly, "It's nothing, it's just that some people need to reflect on their behavior."

Despite his resentment, Xue Beng dared not act recklessly in front of the three education committee members.

"Sikong Zhen, we'll see!"

Xue Beng snorted coldly, turned around, and led his men away in a dejected manner.

"Hey"

Meng Shenji watched Xue Beng's departing figure and sighed softly.

Subsequently.

Meng Shenji turned to Sikong Zhen, his tone tinged with apology: "Young Marquis, Prince Xue Beng has always been a playboy, please don't take it to heart."

Sikong Zhen nodded and said, "The three education committee members can rest assured that as long as His Highness Xue Beng doesn't cause trouble, I will not oppose him."

Hear the words.

The three education commissioners nodded in agreement, indicating their understanding.

They knew that although Sikong Zhen was young, his strength and talent far surpassed Xue Beng's.

and.

Marquis Weiyuan, Sikong Mingde, was no ordinary marquis.

Sikong Mingde is not only powerful, but also commands an elite army of 100,000, wielding real power and guarding the frontier year-round.

This marquis's actual status was even higher than that of most dukes!

If Sikong Zhen really wanted to investigate, His Majesty probably wouldn't show favoritism towards Xue Beng.

After the three education committee members left, Sikong Zhen glanced at the students watching around him and said indifferently, "Everyone, disperse."

Hear this.

The students dispersed one by one.

But the look in his eyes towards Sikong Zhen was now filled with awe and admiration.

Sikong Zhen didn't say anything more and turned to continue his stroll on campus.

His gaze remained calm, as if what had just happened had no effect on him.

however.

Sikong Zhen's heart was far from calm.

The rampant and arrogant nature of avalanches is clearly not something that can be achieved overnight.

This is a single person from an avalanche.

Or is this the case for the entire Heaven Dou royal family?

"Heaven vs. the People"

Sikong Zhen looked up at the distant sky, lost in thought.

……

That night.

Sikong Zhen walked out of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion alone and strolled around Tiandou City.

The last time he came to Tiandou City, he came with his grandfather and returned to Sucheng quickly, without having time to wander around.

This time, Sikong Zhen will stay in Tiandou City for at least a month.

Then, they will head to Wuhun City.

Taking advantage of this time, Sikong Zhen decided to explore Tiandou City.

Tian Dou City is brightly lit at night.

The shops on both sides of the street were bustling with activity, and crowds thronged in front of all kinds of stalls.

The sounds of hawking, conversation, and musical instrument performances mingled together, creating a bustling scene.

In the distance, upscale restaurants, teahouses, theaters, and even places like Chang Le Fang, which cater to the nobility, were bustling with activity.

The sons of nobles enjoyed a life of extravagance at night in these places.

however.

As Sikong Zhen watched all this, his mood grew increasingly heavy.

I walked through the streets.

Sikong Zhen's gaze swept over the smiling crowd, but in his mind, the scene of his hometown, Shucheng, came to mind, and he compared it with it.

Sucheng is located near the frontier, and almost every household in the city has someone serving in the army.

The people of Sucheng are simple and honest, and they strive to live and work in peace and contentment; they have never experienced such a luxurious lifestyle.

Is this really fair?

and.

Behind the prosperity of Tiandou City, how many unknown dark secrets are hidden?
Those commoners at the bottom of society may just be cattle and horses in this city, oppressed by the power and wealth of the nobles.

Just as Sikong Zhen was deep in thought.

A gentle voice sounded beside him: "Why does your smile fade when you see the bustling and vibrant Tiandou City?"

Sikong Zhen turned his head and saw a man standing next to him.

The man was in his early twenties, with a gentle and refined appearance, and his long golden hair was eye-catching under the lamplight.

The refined young man wore a plain-colored robe, which was neither extravagant nor unassuming.

Sikong Zhen raised an eyebrow, though he did not recognize the other party's identity.

But judging from the other person's temperament and demeanor, they are clearly not an ordinary person.

Speaking of the characteristic of blond hair and refined manners.

The only person Sikong Zhen could think of who matched him was Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, but the person in front of him looked quite different from Xue Qinghe.

This eliminates that possibility.

and.

Sikong Zhen also sensed several hidden auras protecting the young man in the shadows; each of them was at least a Soul Emperor expert.

"There are only a handful of people in Heaven Dou City with such status and position, and this young man is..."

Sikong Zhen narrowed his eyes, about to answer, but the young man smiled slightly and raised his hand to indicate that he did not need to answer in a hurry.

Subsequently.

The refined young man pointed to a restaurant nearby and said with a smile, "How about we go inside and chat?"

Sikong Zhen thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay."

The two walked into the restaurant side by side.

The refined young man waved, and the waiter immediately came forward respectfully and led them to an elegant private room.

Several landscape paintings hung on the walls of the private room, and a few snacks and a pot of tea were placed on the table.

After sitting down.

The refined young man personally poured a cup of tea for Sikong Zhen and said with a smile, "This is Yunwu tea, with a pleasant fragrance. Please try it."

"Thank you."

Sikong Zhen thanked him, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip.

The aroma of the tea filled my mouth, making me feel refreshed and relaxed; it was indeed a fine tea.

Sikong Zhen took a sip, put down his teacup, looked at the man, and said calmly, "Your status is extraordinary. May I ask how I should address you?"

The refined young man smiled, a profound light flashing in his eyes: "A name is just a label, why bother with it?"

"As for you, the young master of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion, Sikong Zhen, I have heard of you for a long time."

Sikong Zhen was not surprised to see that the other party knew his identity.

After all, his reputation is too great.

The portrait had already circulated among the upper class, and those who were interested could learn something about it.

Sikong Zhen immediately nodded and said, "Since you are unwilling to reveal your name, I will not ask any further questions."

"However, you just asked me why I restrained my smile. What was the meaning behind that?"

The refined young man put down his teacup, looked out the window at the bustling street, and said slowly, "Tian Dou City is the capital of the empire, a prosperous and lively place that everyone yearns for."

"But there was no joy in your eyes just now, instead, there was a hint of heaviness."

"That makes me a little curious, what are you thinking?"

(End of this chapter)