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

Chapter 66: Invited by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, we arrived at Wuhun City!

"What does Sect Master Yu think?"

Xue Qinghe was dressed in a magnificent prince's robe, with a gentle smile on his face.

Yu Yuanzhen nodded slightly. Although he was somewhat surprised by Xue Qinghe's attitude, he did not show any dissatisfaction.

"Then it is as Your Highness wishes."

"Right now, the most important thing is to get to Wuhun City and complete the competition. We can discuss other things after the competition is over."

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly and looked at Yu Yuanzhen with gentle eyes.

"Sect Master Yu is indeed a man of great wisdom and righteousness."

"In that case, let all the teams disperse and rest. The Heavenly Dou Royal Knights should also tally their casualties and set off again in half an hour."

As soon as these words came out.

The Heavenly Dou Royal Knights all knelt on one knee, "As you command!"

Following Xue Qinghe's order, the Heavenly Dou Royal Knights quickly sprang into action, taking stock of the casualties and arranging for the troops to rest.

The members of each team dispersed and returned to their respective carriages to regroup.

Although they had just experienced a thrilling battle, with the major competition just around the corner, everyone understood that it was not time to relax.

Yu Yuanzhen, Sikong Zhen, and Dugu Bo stood still.

Yu Yuanzhen frowned slightly and transmitted his voice to Dugu Bo: "Old Poisoner, what do you think of His Highness the Crown Prince's attitude today?"

Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes, his tone carrying a deeper meaning.

"His Highness the Crown Prince is usually gentle and humble, but that's not really the case. Don't forget the two princes who died."

"Crown Prince Xue Qinghe is a very shrewd person, and it is impossible to guess what he is thinking."

Hearing this,

Yu Yuanzhen narrowed his eyes.

Only then did he realize that he had underestimated the crown prince all along.

"Never mind, no matter how cunning Xue Qinghe is, with the strength of the Heavenly Dou Empire, he can't do anything to me."

Yu Yuanzhen thought to himself.

Sikong Zhen stood to the side, his gaze fixed on Xue Qinghe, feeling a strange sense of familiarity.

"No, that refined young man and the Crown Prince, while they share a similar temperament, have quite different appearances. I must be overthinking it."

at this time,

Xue Qinghe walked over, still wearing a gentle smile on his face.

"Sect Master Yu, Senior Dugu, Young Marquis Sikong, we owe a great debt to the three of you for your help today; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Yu Yuanzhen waved his hand and said indifferently, "Your Highness is too kind."

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly.

His gaze shifted to Sikong Zhen, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration: "Young Marquis Sikong, your performance in today's battle was truly astonishing."

"To defeat a Title Douluo with the body of a Soul Emperor, such talent and strength are unparalleled in the world."

"The Heavenly Dou Empire is truly fortunate to have a genius like you!"

Hear this.

Sikong Zhen narrowed his eyes.

He couldn't see through Xue Qinghe's thoughts either, mainly because her words were too sincere.

However, given the Tian Dou royal family's apprehension towards the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe shouldn't have wanted him to be so powerful.
Thinking this way,

Sikong Zhen replied in a neither humble nor arrogant tone, "Your Highness is too kind."

"I only did my part. If it weren't for Grandpa Yu and Senior Dugu's help, I wouldn't have been able to deal with the experts from the Spirit Hall."

Xue Qinghe nodded, a profound meaning flashing in his eyes: "Humility is a virtue, but your strength is obvious to all."

"The future of the Heavenly Dou Empire may depend on you to protect it."

Hearing this,

Sikong Zhen said directly, "The Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion has always served the Tiandou Empire."

Xue Qinghe remained noncommittal, her smile unchanged, and continued, "Young Marquis, how about we meet in my carriage?"

Hearing this,

Sikong Zhen's eyes flickered slightly, he nodded, and then said, "Sikong Zhen will gladly accept the invitation from His Highness the Crown Prince."

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly, nodded to Yu Yuanzhen and Dugu Bo, and then raised his hand in a gesture of invitation. "Please."

Then, Xue Qinghe and Sikong Zhen walked one after the other toward a carriage.

The carriage was luxuriously decorated and spacious, clearly a vehicle reserved for the Crown Prince.

Xue Qinghe sat down and personally poured a cup of tea for Sikong Zhen, saying in a gentle tone, "Young Marquis, please sit down."

Sikong Zhen nodded and sat down.

Then, Xue Qinghe looked at him gently and asked, "Young Marquis, what are your plans for the future?"

Sikong Zhen pondered for a moment, then said, "Your Highness, my current goal is to bring glory to the Heavenly Dou Empire in the competition."

"As for the future... the focus is still on improving our strength, and we don't have many specific plans."

Xue Qinghe nodded, a profound look flashing in his eyes: "With your talent and strength, your future achievements will be limitless."

"As soon as I ascend the throne, I will definitely make good use of the Marquis of Weiyuan's family."

As soon as these words came out.

Sikong Zhen was startled.

Xue Qinghe's last sentence seemed to be an attempt to win him over and the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion, but it also went against the wishes of Emperor Xue Ye.

Emperor Xueye was clearly targeting and suppressing the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion.

However, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe stated frankly that once he ascended the throne, he would definitely make good use of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion.

This is a form of defiance against Emperor Xueye!
talking.

Xue Qinghe stood up abruptly, her eyes deep, and solemnly said, "I am different from my father. Protecting the people of the Tiandou Empire is the duty of the royal family."

"Instead of suppressing meritorious officials and condoning nobles who prey on the common people!"

Sikong Zhen was deeply shaken upon hearing Xue Qinghe's words.

He did not expect Xue Qinghe to express his dissatisfaction with Emperor Xue Ye so directly, and even to say that he had different ideas from his father.

If such words were to get out, they would be enough to cause a huge uproar.

even,

They could very well be labeled as unfilial!
Sikong Zhen remained expressionless, but he had developed a different perspective on Xue Qinghe.

“Your Highness the Crown Prince has the world at heart, and I deeply admire you. The Marquis of Weiyuan’s family has served the Tiandou Empire for generations, and we should naturally prioritize the well-being of the people.”

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly.

"Young Marquis, I hope we can become like-minded people, not enemies."

Sikong Zhen bowed respectfully and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Your Highness is too kind. I dare not be an enemy of Your Highness."

Of course, this is just polite talk.

Both of them knew perfectly well that whether or not they were enemies could not be decided in just a few words.

Subsequently,

Sikong Zhen also stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, if there is nothing else important, I will take my leave."

"Yes, young marquis, please do as you please."

Xue Qinghe's smile remained unchanged, still as approachable as ever.

Sikong Zhen turned around and lifted the carriage curtain. He had just taken a step out when he suddenly said, "Your Highness, you look a lot like one of my friends."

finished,

Before Xue Qinghe could respond, Sikong Zhen stepped down from the carriage.

"Friends?"

Inside the carriage, Xue Qinghe murmured softly, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.

……

After getting off the carriage, Sikong Zhen found Yu Yuanzhen, Dugu Bo, and the members of the Tiandou Royal Team and had a brief conversation.

then,

The team continued onward.

A few days later, the Heaven Dou Empire's participating team arrived at Wuhun City.

Don't keep books, don't keep books, don't keep books.

I'll say it three times: trying to "care for" a book will actually kill it.
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