Chapter 149: Qian Renxue Raises the Price, Yu Yuanzhen's Anger
Dugu Bo paused, his eyelids drooping slightly as he momentarily stopped speaking.
Qian Renxue immediately inquired, "But what? If Senior Dugu has anything to say, please speak freely. As long as it's within the capability of our royal family, we will spare no effort to assist."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded in agreement from the side.
Prince Xue Xing remained expressionless.
Xue Ke thought her elder brother was incredibly cool, facing a monster like Dugu Bo with such ease.
Xue Beng hid on the side but sneakily glanced at Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue), wondering what she was thinking.
"Among those I spared, apart from that Owl soul Flender, the other three are from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"Yu Luomian is that old thing's brother, also the Vice clan leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. I don't wish to start a conflict with Yu Yuanzhen over him."
"As for that Liu Erlong, it's said she is Yu Luomian's illegitimate daughter, I can also give him face by sparing her."
"And that Yu Xiaogang..."
Upon mentioning Yu Xiaogang, Dugu Bo's tone turned completely cold: "From what I understand, he not only instigated his disciple to kidnap my granddaughter but also tried to blackmail me!"
"I have always said in the imperial city, whoever dares to touch my granddaughter, I will obliterate them!"
"Even if he was the son of the Heaven Emperor, it wouldn't matter!"
Dugu Bo's voice was as cold as an icy pond: "I heard that although he was expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he is Yu Yuanzhen's only son, so I will give him that much face."
"Prepare a ten-thousand-year soul bone for my granddaughter, and I will spare that waste's life!"
"I will not give him any chance to bargain, and I request the Crown Prince's assistance in this matter."
After speaking, Dugu Bo bowed to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue returned the gesture.
Dugu Bo, with a sweep of his robe, left the palace led by a servant.
"Qinghe, how do you think we should handle this?" Emperor Xue Ye, watching Dugu Bo's disappearing figure, asked again.
"The fishermen benefit when the snipe and the clam fight," Qian Renxue said with a light laugh. "Although we need the sect forces to counter the Spirit Hall, the expansion of sect forces is not a good thing for our empire's rule."
"After all, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has never taken sides. If Yu Yuanzhen could lead the sect like my teacher did with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, perhaps things would be different."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded slightly at Qian Renxue's words.
As one of the only two emperors of the great empires, Emperor Xue Ye naturally would not tolerate any sect becoming too powerful.
Otherwise, wouldn't they become the overlords within his territory?
Fortunately, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was primarily a support soul sect, which was why Emperor Xue Ye was willing to tolerate their existence.
"After all, how can one tolerate others sleeping soundly by one's bedside? Handle the matter with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. If necessary, I can also make an appearance," Emperor Xue Ye instructed.
"Yes," Qian Renxue nodded, taking on the task.
Meanwhile, she sneered inwardly.
This time, she intended to make the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan bleed a little more.
Some time later, at the gates of Heaven Dou City.
A middle-aged man with black hair approached the city gates.
He walked with an imposing stride, his eyes flashing like thunder, and it seemed as if the sound of roaring thunder emanated from within him.
"Who goes there?"
The captain of the guard at the city gate halted the middle-aged man.
Everyone entering Heaven Dou City had to state their name, origin, and purpose, unless they had a token or emblem to prove their identity.
However, before the captain could continue, he found himself rooted to the spot, unable to move!
Sweat broke out on the captain's forehead.
He was a Soul Ancestor in strength!
Yet, the middle-aged man hadn't made a single move and had immobilized him!
Who was he?!
"I am Yu Yuanzhen of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. I believe you know why I am here."
With that, Yu Yuanzhen moved like lightning, passing through the city gate and disappearing from sight.
"Hisss—That's Yu Yuanzhen, the clan leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! Boss, that guy is strong!"
The guards gathered around their captain after Yu Yuanzhen left.
"Nonsense! I almost thought I was gone just now!" the captain scolded.
"Boss, I heard the one who troubled Poison Douluo, Yu Xiaogang, is Yu Yuanzhen's own son. Is it true?"
"How would I know? If you're curious, you can go ask him."
The inquirer immediately shook his head as if he were a rattle-drum, knowing that asking such questions could lead to being flattened by that Titled Douluo.
They knew that family affairs of such sects were full of unspeakable secrets.
"Boss, between Poison Douluo and the Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, who is stronger?" someone else asked.
"How would I know? You're welcome to ask him yourself."
"Uh... forget I asked."
...
Inside the palace.
Yu Yuanzhen sat opposite Qian Renxue.
"Your Highness, since I've come here, isn't it time for that old poison, Dugu Bo, to show up?" Yu Yuanzhen slightly turned his head, unable to sense Dugu Bo's presence, and turned to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue shook her head with a light laugh, "Clan Leader Yu, Senior Dugu said he feared losing control of his emotions and causing a scene in the palace, so he has fully entrusted our royal family to discuss this compensation issue with you."
"Compensation..."
Yu Yuanzhen's eyes narrowed slightly, "I give it to him, would he dare to accept?"
Yu Yuanzhen, a 95th-level Titled Douluo, titled Thunderstrike, possessed three soul bones, making him one of the top offensive Titled Douluos on the continent.
Compared to him, even though Dugu Bo had reached level 92 soul power and his martial soul had evolved from the Jade phosphor snake to the Nine-Colored Serpent Emperor with Su Yun's help, the balance of power was clear.
Despite the improvements, the gap in soul power remained an insurmountable chasm for Dugu Bo.
"Hehe, Thunderclap Douluo jests."
Qian Renxue maintained her calm demeanor, "You must have seen the letter we sent over."
"Your son, without any evidence, trespassed on Poison Douluo's territory."
"And even attempted to kidnap Dugu Bo's only granddaughter."
"Such actions are something even our royal family, let alone the Spirit Hall, would not dare to undertake openly."
"Not to mention that your brother, the Vice Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Luomen, was involved."
Yu Yuanzhen's face twitched slightly, his inner desire to slap his rebellious son to death was strong, but he still denied the claim, "That's all hearsay."
"I could just as well assume that Dugu Bo suddenly lost his mind and decided to capture my clan's members."
"This is not just one side of the story."
Qian Renxue signaled for tea to be served, "The witness is the clan leader of the Agility Clan, one of the four single-attribute clans under the Haotian Sect, Bai He."
"He is currently in Heaven Dou City."
Hearing this, Yu Yuanzhen frowned.
Haotian Sect? Agility Clan? Bai He?
Although the Haotian Sect had been secluded for many years, the remaining four single-attribute clans of the Haotian Sect were still quite renowned on the continent.
Yu Yuanzhen had a slight recollection of Bai He.
That somewhat lean old man, known for his speed, indeed surpassed some Titled Douluos.
Thinking this, Yu Yuanzhen's eyelids twitched uncontrollably.
He wasn't just cursing his worthless son but also his brother.
An utter fool!
This trip was meant for him to secure the external soul bone, yet he ended up getting entangled with that waste!
Was his head kicked by a donkey?
"Phew!"
Yu Yuanzhen sighed deeply, "So, Your Highness, how much does that old poison want from me as compensation?"
A Titled Douluo speaking, could it be settled with mere soul coins?
Impossible!
Yu Yuanzhen had already anticipated that Dugu Bo would want to take away a significant amount of precious herbs from him.
"Dugu Bo said, you can take everyone else back, but if you want to take Yu Xiaogang back, you must compensate him with two ten-thousand-year soul bones as a mental compensation fee for his granddaughter," Qian Renxue said with a light smile.
Yu Yuanzhen picked up the teacup, his hand freezing as he was about to sip, and frowned at Qian Renxue, "What did you just say?"
Qian Renxue politely repeated, "You heard correctly, two ten-thousand-year soul bones."
Smash!
"Nice try!" Yu Yuanzhen's face abruptly changed, slamming the teacup down on the tea table!
The cup shattered instantly!
"He thinks soul bones grow on trees? Two ten-thousand-year soul bones!"
"Selling him wouldn't even cover that!"
"To demand a ten-thousand-year soul bone for a waste expelled from my clan!"
"He must be dreaming if he thinks he's that handsome!"
Yu Yuanzhen was furious, almost wanting to fly over and give Dugu Bo a good beating!
He initially thought Dugu Bo would demand some precious herbs from his clan, only to find out he was brazenly asking for soul bones!
Was it just because he didn't provide a soul bone for his granddaughter a few years ago?
She's still alive and well now, isn't she?
"So, you refuse?" Qian Renxue wasn't surprised by Yu Yuanzhen's reaction.
"To waste two ten-thousand-year soul bones on a worthless person, I'm not senile yet," Yu Yuanzhen said irritably.
Qian Renxue asked, "Even if it's your own son?"
Yu Yuanzhen scoffed, "A failure who hasn't even broken through level 30 to this day deserves me to waste soul bones on him? Dugu Bo must have poisoned his own brain."
"Your Highness, tell him I don't want that waste. Just return the remaining members of my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"I'll personally apologize to him and can even compensate him with a few precious herbs."
"If he can't even accept this small gesture from me, then don't blame me for turning hostile and taking action!"
(End of Chapter)
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