In Heaven Dou City, the royal family is once again in mourning.
The third prince of the empire, who had considerable talent in cultivation, has died suddenly.
His death was strikingly similar to that of the second prince a year ago.
The first prince has been placed under house arrest and is under investigation.
The fourth prince, only seven years old, has been under protection in the palace after the incident.
Inside the palace, draped in white cloth, the huge Golden Palace is eerily empty.
On the steps of the golden hall, only five figures stand.
Dugu Bo, the Title Douluo, and two other Title Douluos, the Porcupine and the Snake Lance, stand upright, like towering mountains, surrounding the dragon throne.
Below the steps stand two figures, an old man and a young man.
The young man appears to be about twenty years old.
Though not exceptionally handsome, he has a straightforward appearance. His clean blue robe gives a refreshing impression. The attire is very ordinary but exudes an air of nobility.
Beside him is an elderly man wearing a gold and red robe, a golden crown, and an ancient, inscrutable expression.
Despite his age, he has a profound and mysterious aura. His murky eyes seem to pierce through the heart.
At this moment, the old and young men are bowing respectfully, seemingly reporting something.
If the ministers of the Heaven Dou Empire saw this, they would likely doubt their sanity.
Because the figures standing here are not just an ordinary father and son.
They are the supreme ruler of the Heaven Dou Empire, Emperor Xue Ye, and the first prince as well as the crown prince, Xue Qinghe!
"This chair is quite uncomfortable; it's making my waist hurt."
A cold, authoritative female voice echoes through the vast palace from the golden hall.
Qian Renxue, dressed in a golden gown, her figure elongated and straight, looks elegant at fifteen years old.
Her flowing hair and striking eyes give her a incredible presence. She yawns lazily.
"Snake Lance, have they finished?"
"Miss, they are done. The handover of military power has been preliminarily completed."
The Snake Lance Douluo bows and responds.
He then steps forward and hands over a box.
"Miss, please take a look. This is the newly forged Supreme Tiger Talisman."
"I nearly fell asleep."
Qian Renxue leans against the dragon throne.
With a slight movement, the box containing the talisman flies into her hand. She opens it and inspects it with satisfaction.
Although she is now the ruler of the empire, she is still somewhat uneasy about just double insurance.
She needs to focus on military power and ensure that trusted subordinates lead the armies, serving as a third layer of insurance against usurpation.
"Miss, is there anything else you need from me?"
Dugu Bo asks, bowing.
He has just returned from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
"Mm?"
Qian Renxue raises her eyebrows and puts away the talisman.
"I do have something for you."
"Recently, I plan to have you temporarily replace the Porcupine and the Snake Lance in handling my safety issues."
Dugu Bo is taken aback and bows his head.
"I understand."
The Porcupine and Snake Lance exchange puzzled glances, unsure why Qian Renxue is making this arrangement.
They wait quietly for further instructions.
Tap! Tap!
Qian Renxue lightly taps the dragon head on the throne.
"Porcupine, Snake Lance, I want you to set off immediately for Nuoding City."
"Nuoding City? Miss, why go there?"
Porcupine Douluo looks confused.
"I want you to wait on the main road into the city and look for a little girl."
"A little girl? Miss, could you be more specific?"
Porcupine Douluo is now even more puzzled.
Qian Renxue, only waves her hand.
"Once you see her, you'll know she's the one I'm targeting."
With that, she solemnly instructs:
"Remember, do not cause any unnecessary trouble. I only need her!"
"Understood!"
Porcupine Douluo and Snake Lance quickly agree, though they are still extremely confused about the vague target.
"Then, hurry and depart."
Qian Renxue waves her hand again and remind them about her instructions.
"Do not get into conflicts with anyone! Remember, with anyone!"
"Yes!"
Porcupine and Snake Lance leave in a state of confusion, as if Qian Renxue anticipated they would encounter someone.
As they depart, Qian Renxue gazes after them, her expression softening.
"This birthday gift should be quite good, right? He'll soon surpass me in cultivation."
"This soul ring will be useful within two years."
Pride gleams in Qian Renxue's eyes. As she finishes speaking, golden light envelops her.
Her appearance slowly changes. She descends the steps and, when she reaches Xue Qinghe, it is like looking in a mirror.
With a raised hand, the [Life Ring] emits a glow, and Xue Qinghe is taken.
Ignoring Xue Ye, Qian Renxue walks out of the hall.
"Dugu Bo, let's go."
"Yes!"
Dugu Bo follows immediately.
---
In the depths of the Star Dou Forest, by the Lake of Life.
The lake is calm, with a Titan Giant Ape sitting by the shore, rubbing its feet.
"Great! The Holy Son has contacted Xiao Wu."
A crisp, delicate voice falls from the top of the Titan Giant Ape's head.
If someone didn't know better, they might think the giant ape had a loli voice.
"Roar—?"
The Titan Giant Ape growls in confusion.
Since Xiao Wu's mysterious disappearance and equally mysterious return from the sky, she has become somewhat hard to read and she always mentioning the Holy Son.
"Er Ming, I've told you, but you don't understand. The Holy Son is the best and most wonderful person in the world."
"Don't talk. Xiao Wu wants to hear the Holy Son's voice."
Xiao Wu sits atop the Titan Giant Ape.
Still as cute as ever, her face is pinkish white, and she wears a pink dress, resembling a living doll.
She lightly pats Er Ming's forehead, holding the golden collar around her neck with her large, red eyes narrowed into crescents.
She listens intently to the message.
"The Holy Son wants me to go to the village first and buy a work-study student spot."
"And then go to Nuoding City... and hide my presence?!"
"But this collar is just for decoration, right?"
---
Xiao Wu frowns and tugs at the pink-beaded collar, struggling to understand how to use it.
"Ah!"
Xiao Wu bares her teeth and starts chewing on it.
Failing to figure it out, she sighs.
"Ah~! The Holy Son will think Xiao Wu is so dumb."
When Xiao Wu tries to contact Qian Renhue again, there is no response. It seems she can't reach him.
Splash—
A huge ox head slowly rises from the calm water.
"Sister Xiao Wu, are you leaving?"
---
In Spirit Hall City.
Qian Renjue rests his head on the lap of Ling Yuan Douluo, sweat streaming down his forehead.
He looks at the dimming golden collar in his palm with a slight smile.
Little did he expect that the Soft Bone Rabbit, which he couldn't explain due to the fuss about Ah Yin, would be under target of Qian Renxue
At the same time, he neglected that the [Beastmaster's Collar] requires soul power to activate.
Xiao Wu is not yet six years old and has not awakened her martial soul, so she lacks soul power.
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