The Pope's Palace.
Looking at the secret report in her hand, a hint of a devilish smile appeared on Bibi Dong's face.
This secret report came from Heaven Dou City and described the recent situation in the royal palace.
Not long after Dugu Bo's death, Emperor Xue Ye suddenly fell ill. Court affairs were temporarily handled by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, and Fourth Prince Xue Beng, having lost Dugu Bo as his support, had no way to compete with Xue Qinghe.
"Qian Renxue finally couldn't hold back and made her move."
"If I don't do something, the Heaven Dou Empire will soon fall into that little bitch's hands, which will affect my plans."
"Looks like I'll have to move ahead of schedule."
Bibi Dong absolutely could not tolerate her hard-earned position in the Spirit Hall being affected by Qian Renxue.
The Heaven Dou Empire would eventually be conquered by the Spirit Hall, but she couldn't let Qian Renxue take the lead.
Compared to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, it was the two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts in the core zone of the Star Dou Forest that Bibi Dong was most worried about.
She had a bad premonition. If she were too late, someone else might seize the opportunity first.
She already knew the location of those two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts. To avoid complications, she needed to act quickly.
Bibi Dong ordered someone to summon Yue Guan, Gui Mei, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena.
The four of them had just returned from the Star Dou Forest, where they helped Hu Liena hunt a ten-thousand-year soul beast and obtain her sixth soul ring.
"Two Elders, I've called you here for an important mission."
"Please give your command, Your Holiness."
"You're going with me to the Star Dou Forest. This time, we're going to hunt down those two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, take their soul bones, and capture that rabbit who has taken human form."
The two Elders were stunned when they heard this.
Yue Guan asked, "Your Holiness, are you going to act personally this time?"
"Yes. Didn't you say last time that one of the soul beasts had nearly two hundred thousand years of cultivation? You two have powerful Spirit Fusion Techniques, but to ensure absolute success, I will go personally."
After speaking, Bibi Dong turned her gaze to Hu Liena.
"Nana, you and Xie Yue will come with us."
"Yes, Your Holiness."
Hu Liena mustered her courage and asked, "Teacher, is there still no word from Yan?"
"None."
At the mention of Yan, Bibi Dong's eyes suddenly turned sharp.
It had already been more than two months since Yan left Spirit City, yet he had not returned, nor had he even sent back any message. No one knew what he was doing.
"Nana, don't worry about Yan. When he comes back, he can just regroup with us."
"Yes."
Hu Liena felt a bit uneasy in her heart. She had a feeling that something might have happened to Yan.
Yue Guan was also a bit worried. He seemed to sense that Bibi Dong no longer trusted Yan the way she used to she was beginning to suspect him.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Heaven Dou City.
With Emperor Xue Ye suddenly falling ill, Ning Fengzhi felt concerned.
After visiting the emperor at the palace, he went to Shrek Academy to consult with Yu Xiaogang about countermeasures.
"Master, several events have occurred recently that seem quite unusual. Could it be that the Spirit Hall really plans to take action against the Heaven Dou Empire?"
"Sect Master Ning, are you suspecting that Emperor Xue Ye's sudden illness is also the doing of the Spirit Hall?"
Ning Fengzhi nodded, his expression solemn. "Emperor Xue Ye's illness is very strange he never had anything like it before, and the healers in the palace are at a complete loss. I suspect that Emperor Xue Ye might have been poisoned by some kind of rare toxin."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's heart trembled.
This incident happened shortly after Dugu Bo's death, making it hard not to raise suspicions.
Ning Fengzhi sighed:
"If the Poison Douluo were still alive, he might've had a way to treat Emperor Xue Ye. Xiao San might also be able to help, but unfortunately, he's not around either."
Yu Xiaogang frowned and said in a deep voice:
"Ning Sect Master, what do you think of the Crown Prince?"
Ning Fengzhi looked around and said cautiously.
"The Crown Prince is intelligent and studious, mature and steady. If he can take control of the Heaven Dou Empire one day, his achievements might not be any less than Emperor Xue Ye's. However, discussing this now still seems a bit premature."
As the tutor of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi had taught him for many years and believed he knew him well.
After hearing Ning Fengzhi's assessment, Yu Xiaogang had a solemn look on his face.
"Ning Sect Master, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."
"Master, there are no outsiders here. Don't you trust me? Feel free to speak."
Yu Xiaogang paused, then continued:
"I once heard from Xiao San that he learned from the Poison Douluo that the Fourth Prince, Xue Beng, is not as useless as he appears to be. That's merely a means of self-preservation. And the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe may not be as kind and gentle as everyone thinks. The former Crown Prince's death may have something to do with His Highness Xue Qinghe."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi was stunned, finding it hard to believe.
Although he wasn't close with Dugu Bo, he knew that Dugu Bo was definitely not someone who would speak carelessly.
He had also thought that if Emperor Xue Ye had really been poisoned, it would be impossible for the Fourth Prince Xue Beng to be responsible Xue Beng didn't have that kind of courage.
However, as the Crown Prince and first in line to inherit the throne, Xue Qinghe would eventually rule the Heaven Dou Empire. So what motive would he have to harm Emperor Xue Ye?
Ning Fengzhi was puzzled.
Yu Xiaogang continued.
"Ning Sect Master, don't overthink it. This is just my speculation. Perhaps we're just being overly suspicious, and Emperor Xue Ye will recover in a few days."
"Let's hope so. I'll keep a closer eye on things in the palace over the next few days."
Yu Xiaogang's words planted a seed of doubt in Ning Fengzhi's mind toward Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
From now on, Ning Fengzhi would pay more attention to Xue Qinghe's every move.
Inside the Heaven Dou Palace, in Emperor Xue Ye's bedchamber.
Looking at Emperor Xue Ye lying on the sickbed, a strange smile appeared on Xue Qinghe's face.
"After lying in wait in the Heaven Dou Palace for over a decade, my plan is finally about to succeed.
Xue Ye, your days are numbered. I can take your dog life whenever I want.
These years, I've sacrificed my youth and endured humiliation all for this moment.
Bibi Dong, thanks to you, I've continued living under this fragile disguise. But your people killing Dugu Bo has actually done me a great favor.
Everything I've lost, I will take back!"
Back then, worried that Bibi Dong might make a move against her, Qian Daoliu had steeled his heart and sent Qian Renxue to the Heaven Dou Empire as an undercover agent.
Now, their plan was already more than halfway complete.
Qian Renxue believed all her efforts were worth it. She was confident that within half a year, she would gain full control of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Half a month later, Yan and his group of six arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest, entering from the west.
They were fortunate and found a wind-attribute soul beast with thirty thousand years of cultivation within a few days. They successfully killed it and helped Feng Xiaotian acquire his sixth soul ring.
There were also water-attribute soul beasts over ten thousand years old in the Star Dou Forest, but not as many as in the Icebound Forest.
They wanted to try their luck first and see if they could find a suitable soul beast for Shui Bing'er.
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