Du Gu Bo's expression turned somewhat peculiar, "Lord Xue Beng, if I recall correctly, haven't you said this sentence many times already?"
Xue Beng's cheeks suddenly flushed, "I... I was just a bit worried, Senior Douluo of Poison, please forgive me."
Indeed, he no longer knew how many times he'd said this sentence. Even the Poison Douluo Elder seemed unsure of what to say!
And this scene appeared somewhat inexplicable in Xue Qinghe's eyes, as he began to think rapidly, attempting to decipher the opponent's intentions...
"Hmm?? What are these two talking about? If I'm not mistaken, was there a moment when Xue Beng's cheeks turned incredibly red??
"Could it be that even in this situation, they are still confident in handling things??"
Or perhaps, all of this was within their expectations??
If that's the case, maybe I underestimated this cheap little brother of mine!
The previous arrangements probably need some targeted adjustments now!
Being watched, Xue Beng subconsciously glanced over, just happening to meet the gaze...
Quickly retracting his gaze, he whispered a reminder, "Senior Douluo of Poison, the fake brother just cast a glance our way. Could he have heard what we were discussing?"
Du Gu Bo replied almost adamantly, "Impossible, I've set up a soundproof barrier; even a Titled Douluo wouldn't be able to eavesdrop on our conversation!"
"If I'm not mistaken, he probably noticed the expression you showed, Lord Xue Beng!"
Xue Beng's back suddenly felt cold as he said with a complex expression, "The expression I showed?? So, he managed to notice even that; truly terrifying!"
Even a single expression could draw the other's attention; should a flaw be exposed during their struggle, it'd lead to being caught entirely!
Unexpectedly, Xue Qinghe actually walked over to them...
Asking with a warm smile, "Senior Douluo of Poison, Xue Beng, how did you rest last night?"
Du Gu Bo replied coldly, "That's not something the Crown Prince should be concerned about, right?"
While Xue Beng said expressionlessly, "Slept quite well, how about you, brother?"
Xue Qinghe sighed, "I also slept well, though I kept feeling as if there were some creature's roars around in the night, probably another fight between abyssal creatures and soul beasts."
Xue Beng gave him a long look and asked in turn, "Brother, the battle between abyssal creatures and soul beasts should be beneficial for us humans, right? At least it confirms that they haven't cooperated yet!"
Xue Qinghe earnestly nodded, "Indeed so, however, these ordinary ferocious beasts cannot represent the powerful ferocious beasts within the Aquipeia Forest."
"Perhaps, they've already reached some unspeakable agreement with that Abyssal Emperor."
Xue Beng couldn't discern what intentions lay in the other's mind, thus ending the conversation...
"Brother, if you're just worried about these matters, you should rest first."
"Regardless of how the soul beasts and abyssal creatures in Aquipeia Forest act, as long as it doesn't affect us, it's best not to meddle unnecessarily!"
"Is that so, maybe I've indeed been worrying needlessly."
Xue Qinghe showed no sign of anger but merely smiled and turned away...
Watching the other's departing back, Xue Beng couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, knowing I don't want to talk to him, yet he insists on coming over, truly annoying!"
Beside him, Du Gu Bo remained unusually calm, "Lord Xue Beng, stay calm. Anything that guy says should be treated as mere noise; don't let it affect your judgment!"
He had more or less figured out Xue Qinghe's tactics!
Thus, no matter what peculiar things the other might do, he wouldn't be too surprised!
Xue Beng nodded slightly, "Still, Senior Douluo of Poison, your mentality is admirable; if it were me, as a Titled Douluo being so provoked, I would have struck already!"
After all, the fake brother already heard it, so saying a few more words doesn't matter!
Yet Xue Qinghe sensed it and turned his body around...
Xue Beng immediately ducked his head, pretending as if nothing had passed...
Damn, there really is something odd about this guy!!
Could there be eyes on his back?
Just mentioning it in passing, and he felt it??
Forget it, better be cautious when speaking from now on; who knows what special means this guy might have to bypass the Poison Douluo's perception and eavesdrop on conversations!!
Thinking so, he looked up nervously...
Only to meet the other's gaze filled with a hint of a smile...
Xue Beng trembled inexplicably and hurriedly turned aside...
"Senior Douluo of Poison, we should discuss our next actions. It seems that those Soul Masters sent back to the imperial palace to deliver messages were intercepted by the fake brother's men!"
Du Gu Bo's expression remained unchanged, "No matter, I already anticipated this!"
Xue Beng furrowed his brows, "Since you already predicted this, Poison Douluo, why did you still send them back to the imperial palace?"
Du Gu Bo explained, "That was merely to attract Xue Qinghe's attention. I've actually used a rather unique method to secretly transmit the information to Prince Xue Xing!"
"I believe he should have received the news by now!"
Xue Beng suddenly understood, "I see, I hadn't thought that Senior Douluo of Poison, you had already calculated this; thus, even if the fake brother wanted to intercept, it would be pointless!"
Then, a look of pity appeared on his face, "It's just unfortunate for those soldiers who returned to the imperial palace... They died rather unfairly!"
No matter the circumstances, they were soldiers fighting for the Tiandou Empire, yet to die as bait seems excessively cruel!
Du Gu Bo looked at him with complex eyes, "Lord Xue Beng, it's an unavoidable situation; from the moment they followed us here, they were already in danger!"
"If you feel guilty, perhaps compensate their families when you return to the imperial palace!"
Though wise beyond his years, he was still a child who couldn't bear such matters....
Alas, these are experiences he is destined to face; wishing to become a ruler, one must not be too soft-hearted!!
Xue Beng nodded firmly, "I will!!"
These soldiers died because of him; though unable to revive them, compensating their families to some extent is possible!
Du Gu Bo gently patted the other's shoulder, comforting him, "Alright, Lord Xue Beng, I won't tell you certain things, but don't worry, if Xue Qinghe plans further actions, there's a chance we'll find a flaw!"
"Then, we can resolve him at once!!"
Xue Beng believed implicitly, "I certainly trust you, Senior Douluo of Poison!!"