Chapter 75: Yue Guan Pretending to Be Stupid
"What are you doing! Ouch!"
"Every time I get angry, you kiss me!"
Davis laughed. "What? Don't you like it? Or do you want me to kiss someone else?"
"You dare! Apart from Zhuqing, you can only kiss my lips in this life!" Zhu Zhuyun said coquettishly, then took the initiative to kiss Davis.
Anna, on the side, grinned while watching the couple flirt.
"Your Highness, something happened!"
At this romantic moment, Li Hu suddenly rushed into the courtyard. Seeing the two locked in a kiss, he froze in place.
"What… Did this old servant come at the wrong time?"
"Oh! Weiss, why did you secretly kiss me?"
Zhu Zhuyun's face turned red, and she quickly pulled away from Davis, even twisting the facts to blame him for kissing her first.
Davis: "Meow meow meow???"
Zhuyun, how are you acting like a scumbag? You kissed me and now you're pretending to be the victim?!
"Ahem, Uncle Li, you said something happened. What is it?"
Li Hu came to his senses and reported anxiously, "Your Highness, Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo from the Spirit Hall attacked the Alchemist Association late at night to assassinate President Yang Wudi.
But thanks to the soldiers' desperate defense, the president is safe. Right now, His Majesty has driven away Ghost Douluo and captured Ju Douluo. His Majesty orders you to go to the palace immediately!"
"What?!"
Davis and Zhu Zhuyun's expressions changed drastically. A Titled Douluo actually broke into Xingluo City? Thankfully, Yang Wudi was unharmed—Davis was counting on him to refine pills!
"I'll go immediately. Uncle Li, prepare the carriage!"
This matter was serious. If not handled properly, it could erupt into all-out war between the Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire.
The Spirit Hall had over two dozen Titled Douluo, and their Grand Worshiper, Qian Daoliu, was a peerless Rank 99 Douluo. If they went to war, Star Luo might not win, and both sides could suffer greatly.
Worse, the Heaven Dou Empire was lurking nearby. If Star Luo and the Spirit Hall exhausted each other, Heaven Dou would surely seize the chance to destroy both powers.
Understanding the situation's gravity, Zhu Zhuyun asked urgently, "Weiss, should I go with you?"
"No need," Davis shook his head, kissed her on the forehead, and smiled. "I'll handle it. You must be tired after last night's activities. Nana, take good care of your sister Zhuyun."
"Brother Weiss, I'll take good care of sister Zhuyun. Don't worry!"
"Don't say things that sound like a death flag..." Davis tapped her forehead playfully, then left with Li Hu for the palace.
After arriving, Davis saw Ju Douluo tied up. He had already woken up and was shocked when he saw Davis!
He could feel a tremor from his Martial Soul—a resonance at its origin. Ju Douluo immediately understood: Davis must have found the Seven Treasure Glazed Chrysanthemum. His eyes burned with desire.
"Grandfather, Father, I'm here." Davis saluted, then turned to Ju Douluo and smiled. "This must be His Excellency, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan?"
"Boy, you actually took the Seven Treasure Glazed Chrysanthemum? Looks like you found more than just that one... I didn't expect you to have such luck."
"Haha, thanks for the compliment. I've heard Your Excellency is the Titled Douluo who knows the most about flowers. Today, I see the reputation is well earned!"
Davis smiled calmly. If Ju Douluo knew those herbs had come from the territory of his enemy Dugu Bo, he didn't know how he'd react.
"From what I see, you've consumed at least three celestial herbs. Interesting. Kid, are you willing to become my disciple? My Martial Soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Chrysanthemum, and only I can teach you to master its full potential..."
"Hmph! Chrysanthemum Douluo, you can forget that idea!" Dai Tianxing said coldly. "My grandson doesn't need your teachings."
"Just tell me why you attacked our Alchemist Association. Was it on the Pope's orders?"
"A night raid on the Alchemist Association? Did I? I only heard Xingluo's wine was strong, so I came with Ghost to drink. The wine here is too good—we both got drunk, and I don't remember anything after that!"
Ju Douluo feigned ignorance, then retorted: "On the contrary, I should ask—Dai Tianxing, what do you mean by this? Why am I tied up? If His Holiness the Pope finds out you've treated me this way, he won't spare the Star Luo Empire.
How about this—you hand over your grandson to me for training, and I'll let this matter go. What do you say?"
Dai Tianxing cursed loudly. "Weiss, look at this shameless man! He raided our Alchemist Association, killed hundreds of Xingluo warriors, and now that he's captured, he dares talk nonsense like this!"
Ju Douluo smirked bitterly. He cared about saving face, but not as much as saving his life.
If he exposed Bibi Dong's orders, even if Star Luo spared him, she never would.
"I told you—I was just drunk..." Ju Douluo clung to that excuse, refusing to admit the assassination attempt.
"Ju Douluo, do you really think I don't dare kill you?"
Before Dai Tianxing could finish, Davis stepped forward and said with a smile, "Grandfather, let me handle this."
Dai Tianxing paused, then nodded. He wanted to see how Davis would deal with the situation. As Star Luo's crown prince, he couldn't rely on strength alone—he needed political wisdom too.
"Uncle Li, what is the punishment under Xingluo law for someone who murders within our borders and kills hundreds of soldiers?"
Li Hu hesitated, unsure where Davis was going, but answered honestly.
"Your Highness, the punishment is to be torn apart by chariots."
"Excellent. Guards—take Ju Douluo away! Imprison him, parade him through the streets, and sentence him in autumn!"
"Yes!"
With Dai Pojun's approval, two guards dragged Ju Douluo toward prison. He tried to speak, but a guard gagged him with a rag, and he could only grunt helplessly.
"Weiss! You're not seriously going to tear Yue Guan apart, are you?" Dai Tianxing asked, shocked. No one had ever dared execute a Titled Douluo like that—it could trigger war.
"If I talk reason with this sissy, he'll keep spouting nonsense. I just wanted to scare him a little—and protect the dignity of our Star Luo Empire."
After a pause, Davis added, "You don't need to ask. Ju Douluo was definitely ordered by the Pope to assassinate Senior Yang.
As for the motive, it's likely they feared the four single-attribute clans would join Star Luo and make us stronger. Right now, our empire's comprehensive strength far surpasses Heaven Dou.
If we gain the support of the four clans, our potential and might could even surpass the Clear Sky Clan."
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