Xiao Yan frowned: "Why do I feel that Prince Xue Xing isn't saving Xue Beng, but rather harming him? Without Xue Xing's disguise, Xue Beng might have had a chance." "
Absolutely impossible!" Dugu Bo immediately rejected Xiao Yan's idea. "As the Emperor's younger brother, Prince Xue Xing is far more complex than he appears. Because he saved my life, I learned many inside stories." "With
the successive deaths of two princes, Emperor Xue Ye, overwhelmed with grief, dispatched Prince Xue Xing to thoroughly investigate the matter. Prince Xue Xing's investigation yielded strange results. From the clues, he discovered that the poison inflicted on the two princes at the time of their deaths was exactly the same, yet it didn't seem like poison. Based on my judgment, it was poison released by a Soul Master's Martial Soul."
Xiao Yan didn't solely accept one possibility.
Analyzing the current information, the Heaven Dou royal family is indeed quite complicated.
Besides Xue Ye and the two deceased princes, Xue Beng, Xue Xing, and Xue Qinghe all have certain suspicions.
The first possibility is that Xue Beng possessed superhuman intelligence at the age of seven. Being the youngest, few would be wary of him, making the poisoning of his older brother a highly probable success.
The second possibility is that Xue Xing poisoned his nephew and also instigated conflict between Xue Beng and Xue Qinghe, plotting to reap the benefits.
The third possibility is what Dugu Bo believes to be the truth: Xue Qinghe murdered his younger brother.
Xue Beng and Xue Qinghe are young and lack power; finding a Soul Master with a hidden poison in their Martial Soul would be extremely difficult, making cooperation more likely.
Regardless of the first or third possibility, the Spirit Hall might be involved.
As for the second possibility, Xue Xing, as an old prince who has lived for so many years, finding a strange Soul Master with a poisonous Martial Soul wouldn't be too difficult.
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yan suddenly chuckled, "Speaking of which, the names of these people in the Heaven Dou royal family are quite interesting."
Dugu Bo asked, puzzled, "Just names, what could they be interesting about?"
"Where I live, people often consult fortune tellers and name people. These members of the Heaven Dou royal family have really terrible names,"
Dugu Bo asked. "You know about this? Is there anything wrong with them?"
Xiao Yan tried to analyze: "Xue Ye (Snow Night), Xue Xing (Snow Star), Xue Qing He (Snow Clear River), Xue Beng (Avalanche). Their surname is Xue, meaning snow-white, but paired with their names, it exudes a fierce aura. Pure white snow transforms into blood, hence Xue Ye (Blood Night), Xue Xing (Bloodlust), Xue Qing He (Blood Clear River), Xue Beng (Avalanche)."
Dugu Bo nodded with some doubt: "It does sound a bit ominous."
Xiao Yan continued: "There's a saying, 'Snow Night, Dawn.' Although Emperor Xue Ye suffered greatly, with his sons dying one after another, he was bound to..." One will remain, and that person will become the dawn of the Heavenly Dou Empire. Water that is too clear has no fish; Xue Qinghe will kill his own family, and perhaps even himself.
Xue Xing has endured hardship alongside Xue Beng for many years; once they gain power, one will be extremely ruthless, committing many bloody acts, and if the other becomes emperor, it will likely be the beginning of Xue Beng's downfall. Xue Beng has always pretended to be a playboy; even if he were to study diligently, once he becomes emperor, facing endless temptations, he probably wouldn't be able to control his true nature, and the Heavenly Dou Empire would likely face destruction. The dawn of Xue Ye will ultimately be just a glimmer of light."
Dugu Bo felt a chill run down his spine: "Does it have to be so mystical? It's just a name."
Xiao Yan shook his head: "I'm not too sure about this either. I'm just guessing randomly. Fortune tellers would probably say something like that."
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Yan recalled Dugu Bo's phantom image back to his phone screen: "Let's hang up now. I have a general understanding of Xue Qinghe."
Dugu Bo instructed: "Remember to take good care of Yan Yan for me."
Looking at the phone in his hand, Xiao Yan shook his head with a wry smile. You old poisoner, you've caused me trouble again.
Putting away his phone, Xiao Yan murmured: "According to the current information, Xue Qinghe is the most suspicious. He himself is full of strangeness. Based on the previous speculation, Xue Qinghe should have someone from the Spirit Hall assisting him. Interesting."
Xiao Yan's expression changed: "I left a mark on that prince. I'll go investigate tonight."
Sitting cross-legged on the grass, Xiao Yan activated his Blue Silver Domain and began investigating information near Heaven Dou City, tracing the location of the Clear Sky Sect.
Night fell, and only one bright star twinkled in the sky, which was mostly shrouded in dark clouds. The clouds resembled a large fish eating smaller fish, a beautiful yet comical pattern seemingly magically fixed in place. A moment later, six more stars appeared.
In this tranquil evening, the sounds of insects and livestock became music that everyone could hear.
The Crown Prince's residence in Xueqing River was architecturally distinctive, composed of three sections: north, central, and south. The north section contained two courtyards, the central section was the residential area, and the south section housed a garden, swimming pool, and sports facilities. The entire residence was interconnected, resembling a tiger embracing its prey. The
architectural details were rich and varied. Some door piers were carved with pairs of lions, heads raised and roaring, displaying the owner's majesty. The doors, windows, and eaves were adorned with numerous wood and brick carvings, magnificent and opulent, depicting flowers, birds, animals, figures, and pavilions. The roof ridges were decorated with wave-like patterns, and the gables featured a blend of ancient and modern designs.
Xiao Yan strolled leisurely along the corridor as if it were his own backyard, remarking, "This mansion is rationally designed, meticulously laid out, with a clear distinction between main and secondary areas, symmetrical layout, lower in the front and higher in the back, and arranged in a harmonious and magnificent manner. It truly lives up to its reputation as the residence of the Crown Prince."
Back at her own mansion, Qian Renxue shed her disguise as Xue Qinghe and sat on the sofa, asking softly, "Uncle She, how is the investigation into Xiao Yan going?"
"Young Master, based on my investigation, this Xiao Yan is indeed quite extraordinary," She Long said gravely.
Recalling Xiao Yan, who remained unmoved no matter how kindly she treated him, Qian Renxue snorted angrily, "If he weren't extraordinary, he wouldn't deserve our investigation at all. Uncle She, tell me his information." "
Xiao Yan, according to the information provided by the Spirit Hall, his spirit is Blue Silver Grass, and he's a level 25 Great Spirit Master."
"Blue Silver Grass spirit, a level 25 Great Spirit Master?" Qian Renxue frowned slightly. "How could such talent make Ning Fengzhi value him so much?"
She Long said, "It's one thing that the Blue Silver Grass spirit can be cultivated, but what's most strange is what he did in Heaven Dou City." "
He led his team to defeat the Royal Fighting Team in the Heaven Dou Grand Arena, and he was also the one against whom Xue Beng lost 200,000 gold spirit coins. Afterwards, he entered Blue Tyrant Academy as a teacher. At that time, his strength was that of a Spirit Emperor, and he reported his age to Blue Tyrant Academy as twenty. But he disappeared the next day, and remained there for half a year. He only recently reappeared, buying a catwoman at the Heaven Dou Auction House for 200,000 gold spirit coins."
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