However, the other noble students watching from a distance also cast contemptuous and fearful glances...
Even more, some began to discuss openly...
"Shh, this Xue Beng is a bit too arrogant, relying on his status as a student of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he doesn't even consider the teachers, truly a prodigal!"
"Yes, I heard that a few days ago, due to some dispute with a noble student, he had him beaten to the point of not recognizing his own parents, truly despicable!"
"Hmph, one wonders if Xue Beng is truly the biological son of His Majesty Xue Ye. His elder brother, the current Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, is incomparably better than this fellow by who knows how many times!"
"Who would disagree? Perhaps His Majesty Xue Ye has already given up on him, otherwise, he wouldn't always be staying inside Heaven Dou Royal Academy. It's said he has not been summoned for a long time!"
"Who cares about him, we only hope that this spoiled brat won't come looking for trouble with us!"
Little did they know, Xue Beng had overheard all their words...
He couldn't help but feel complex emotions inside...
Did they think he wanted to be a prodigal prince? It was only due to the pretender Xue Qinghe, who had secretly assassinated his elder brothers!
If he didn't stay at the academy all the time, he feared he would meet the same fate!
However, he also knew that these thoughts could only be deeply buried in his heart. What he could do now was to do his utmost to maintain the pretense of being a dissolute scion!
With this thought in mind, Xue Beng took a deep breath and glared fiercely at the distant noble students...
"What are you looking at? Do you want to die as well? Scram now!"
Hearing these words, the faces of these noble scions instantly turned sour, and they quickly left the place...
Among them were some senior students, but not a single one wanted to provoke Xue Beng, who was a prince, so naturally, they chose to swallow their pride!
"What a bunch of useless cowards, only daring to mutter behind my back, not having the courage to face me head-on!"
After casually scoffing, Xue Beng puffed out his chest and left with an arrogant and domineering manner...
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At this moment, Prince Xue Xing looked at the letter on the table and scornfully said, "It seems with a Titled Douluo level expert always guarding the imperial palace, that impostor Xue Qinghe doesn't dare to make a move!"
That must be the most correct thing my brother has done, right?
Seeing this, Du Gu Bo asked out of curiosity, "Prince Xue Xing, what does it say in the letter?"
Prince Xue Xing did not explain but simply handed the letter over, "Poison Douluo, it's better for you to take a look yourself!"
After Du Gu Bo took a glance...
He then said with a tone of regret, "It's a pity that the pretender Crown Prince did not mix poison into the medicine sent this time; otherwise, His Majesty Xue Ye would have been able to see his true colors!"
But then again, with Xue Ye having deployed a Titled Douluo to guard the imperial palace, Xue Qinghe would naturally not be foolish enough to make a move at this time!
Prince Xue Xing clenched his fists, "Exactly, that impostor is very cautious, otherwise, after so many years, we wouldn't have failed to find any trace of him!"
As if he has been specially trained as a spy!
Du Gu Bo pursed his lips, suggesting, "Prince Xue Xing, you said Xue Qinghe dared to use poison in an attempt to harm His Majesty Xue Ye, so where do his medicines come from, and where are they hidden?"
"If we could search his chambers, we might find something!"
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If that were the case, it would mean catching the criminal red-handed!
Xue Xing shook his head, rejecting the idea, "Xue Qinghe wouldn't be foolish enough to leave something like poison in his own bedroom. Even if we search every nook and cranny, it's unlikely we'll find anything!"
He quickly followed up with another sentence...
"Besides, my brother has been completely fooled by that impostor, he would never allow us to do such a thing!"
Of course, we could do it secretly, but if it were exposed, the price paid would be extremely high!
Even the title of prince could be lost!
In that case, not to mention protecting Xue Beng, I wouldn't even be able to save myself!
Du Gu Bo recalled something Xue Ye had once said and could only sigh, "Ah..."
Xue Xing seemed to think of something else, changing the subject, "Right, Poison Douluo, how is your granddaughter and the students who participated in the friendly match some time ago?"
"That failure, wouldn't the blow to them be too severe?"
Du Gu Bo answered truthfully, "Thank you for your concern, Prince Xue Xing. Yan Zi and her companions were indeed a bit downcast when they got back, but thankfully, they've picked themselves up again. I believe they will be alright!"
Xue Xing nodded slightly, "That's good. They are all elites from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and they shouldn't lose confidence from just one defeat. Besides, the members of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation are a bit older!"
Just then, there was a knock at the door, and Xue Beng walked in...
Seeing the two, he abruptly asked, "Um, uncle, Poison Douluo, am I interrupting your discussion? If so, I could come back later!"
Xue Xing waved his hand, "No, Xue Beng, your timing is perfect. Poison Douluo and I were just talking about the students who participated in the previous friendly match!"
Although he didn't know how it related to him, Xue Beng pondered, "The students who participated in the friendly match? If I remember correctly, it was Poison Douluo's granddaughter, and... I can't quite recall the rest!"
Xue Xing laughed a little, "It's okay not to remember, there will be an opportunity in the future!"
"But I am a little curious, what do you think of them?"
Xue Beng paused for a few seconds, then gave a brief answer...
"I haven't met them personally, but to be able to represent the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in a friendly match, they must undoubtedly be the elites of the Tiandou Empire and the future!"
If I have a chance to become the emperor in the future, these elites will be the ones I rely on!
Du Gu Bo affirmed, "Worthy of being Lord Xue Beng!"
Xue Xing also highly approved, "Hmm, well said, if you become the emperor in the future, their support is indispensable!"
"Alright, let's talk business. I called you here because your elder brother has already deployed a Title Douluo to safeguard the imperial palace, so it's temporarily safe there!"
Xue Beng seemed to understand something, "Uncle, you mean, you want me to go to the imperial palace and see Father Emperor,"
"But he doesn't even trust you. So, even if I say Xue Qinghe is an impostor, I'm afraid it would be in vain!"
Because of the notorious reputation all along, in Xue Ye's heart, I'm probably someone who could be easily disregarded!
Xue Xing shook his head, denying the previous thought, "No, I don't want you to expose that impostor, but to show your elder brother that you are not just a wastrel!"
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