Qian Renxue suddenly regained her senses, seeming to have noticed Snake Spear's peculiar expression, and asked suspiciously, "Snake Spear Douluo, are you thinking of something inappropriate?"
"For example, planning to deal with Hulena or something."
Snake Spear Douluo was shocked, completely unprepared for the fact that the other party had read his intentions...
Immediately, he forced a laugh and said awkwardly, "Holy Daughter, you're joking. Although our Worship Hall doesn't officially recognize her, Hulena is still Bi Bidong's direct disciple. Naturally, I wouldn't be foolish enough to act against her!"
It wasn't that he lacked the nerve, but he feared it might ignite internal chaos in the Martial Soul Hall!!
Qian Renxue clearly didn't trust him and maintained her suspicious attitude, "Is that so? But I feel like you were just planning something along those lines!"
Faced with her piercing gaze, Snake Spear Douluo couldn't help but feel guilty...
He cautiously confessed his thoughts, "Holy Daughter, I was merely worried about her being too close to Xu Sheng, so you..."
Qian Renxue immediately scolded, "Silence!! Xu Sheng and I are just friends; there's nothing between us!"
"Even if he gets close to Hulena, it's his own business!"
Snake Spear Douluo dared not speak further, quickly replying, "Yes, yes, Holy Daughter is absolutely correct. Xu Sheng is in no way worthy of having a deeper connection with you!!"
Whenever Xu Sheng was mentioned, the Holy Daughter's emotions always seemed to flare up so intensely!
Qian Renxue gently rested her chin in contemplation and murmured, "But... If Hulena is able to become Bi Bidong's direct disciple, her talent must not be weak!"
Such a person might become a potential impediment to her ascendancy as Pope in the future!
Snake Spear Douluo, perhaps to make amends for his earlier mistake, hurriedly explained, "Holy Daughter, the Golden Generation of the Martial Soul Hall does stand out among their peers in the Soul Master world!"
"But, Holy Daughter, you are the unprecedented Innate Full Soul Power Level 20! That's something she can only dream of rivaling!"
Indeed!
Holy Daughter's talent, aside from Xu Sheng, was undoubtedly the most terrifying throughout the continent!
Innate Soul Power Level 20—a concept so formidable that even Tang San, who possessed innate full soul power, would have to retreat in her presence!!
At this moment, Porcupine Douluo, who had not appeared until now, suddenly showed up before them!
"Holy Daughter, I've returned!"
Qian Renxue nodded slightly, "Porcupine Douluo, thank you for your efforts. There were no issues along the way, I presume?"
Porcupine Douluo shook his head, "None at all. Holy Daughter, rest assured; everything went smoothly during the journey!"
"Moreover, the task you assigned me has already been disseminated!"
Upon hearing this, a rare hint of joy emerged on Qian Renxue's face, "Oh? How long until results emerge?"
He pondered for a moment and offered a fair assessment, "Approximately one or two days. After all, winning over those royal nobles is no simple feat!"
Qian Renxue let out a breath of relief, "Very well. Snow Beng frequently visits the imperial palace to meet Xue Ye. If we can use this opportunity to solidify his guilt, it will relieve a significant amount of trouble!"
Although she couldn't take immediate action against Snow Beng to stop him in his tracks...
She could, through alternative means, establish his image as an unworthy playboy. That way, even Xue Ye himself might refuse to meet with him!
...
Meanwhile!
Snow Beng covertly scanned his surroundings and leaned closer to Du Gu Bo, saying, "Senior Poison Douluo, have you noticed that today's atmosphere feels different from usual?"
Du Gu Bo froze for a moment and also felt the change...
"Indeed, it does seem different. The eyes secretly monitoring you, Lord Snow Beng, appear to have significantly decreased!"
Since he accepted Prince Xue Xing's suggestion to protect Snow Beng, he had frequently sensed many covert observers...
But in order not to alert the enemy, he had mostly chosen to ignore them!
Yet today, those observers seemed to have dwindled dramatically, as if they had abandoned their surveillance entirely!
Snow Beng's expression showed a trace of delight, "Could it be that my imposter older brother thinks I pose no threat and has let his guard down?"
If that were the case, he wouldn't have to live in constant fear!
Worrying daily about a sudden attack from a powerful soul master who might take his life!
However, Du Gu Bo's expression remained as grave as ever upon hearing this...
"Lord Snow Beng, you mustn't lower your guard. As long as you're alive, you remain an obstacle to the imposter succeeding the throne. It's impossible he would let you go!"
"Today, withdrawing some of his people might be a deliberate ploy to mislead you!!"
Snow Beng broke out in cold sweat at these words...
Clenching his teeth, he responded, "Senior Poison Douluo, are you suggesting my imposter older brother is scheming something big against me?"
If not for the senior's warning, he might have truly believed his imposter brother had decided to step back!
Du Gu Bo hesitated for a moment, "Although it can't be confirmed, he seems to be secretly plotting something against you!"
"But rest assured, as long as I'm here, no harm will come to you!"
These words delivered a sense of security, alleviating much of Snow Beng's tension...
"Senior Poison Douluo, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness!"
Du Gu Bo waved his hand dismissively, "No need for thanks; I am merely acting upon Prince Xue Xing's wishes!"
"However, wasn't today scheduled for your lessons with Tang Xuanzhu?"
Suddenly, Snow Beng's expression shifted into an awkward grimace...
Du Gu Bo frowned slightly but forced a smile, saying, "Lord Snow Beng, you're not about to tell me you completely forgot, are you?"
Snow Beng, naturally unwilling to admit, coughed lightly and said, "Of... Of course not, I was just wondering if Tang Xuanzhu is at Moon Pavilion. A few days ago, I heard she had abruptly left the imperial palace."
"Regarding that matter, Lord Snow Beng, there's no need to worry. Prince Xue Xing has received word that Tang Xuanzhu returned to the imperial palace two days ago!"
Du Gu Bo tactfully refrained from exposing his slip...
After all, considering Snow Beng's age...
It's remarkable he could maintain his composure under such pressure!
"If that's the case, I shall trouble Senior Poison Douluo to accompany me to visit Tang Xuanzhu!"
...
Upon hearing the intelligence brought by a Clear Sky Sect disciple, Tang Yuehua's face turned pale...
"How could this happen... Tang San, how could that child have joined the Worship Hall?"
"Could it be because I failed to defend him before His Majesty Xue Ye?"
She felt it was entirely possible that her inability to secure Tang San's protection during that critical moment had irreparably soured his view of the Hao Tian Clan, causing him to join the Worship Hall!
At this moment, a teacher from Moon Pavilion entered the room, stating, "Chief, Lord Snow Beng has arrived!!"
However, the displeased and unsettled Tang Yuehua felt in no mood to teach...
"Go and inform Lord Snow Beng that I am indisposed today and ask him to come another day!!"