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Under the cover of night, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was brightly lit, yet it was filled with a solemn atmosphere unlike any other.
Inside the sect leader's study, Ning Fengzhi, dressed in white, had a slight frown on his refined face.
He held a secret report that had just arrived in his hand. On the thin sheet of paper, a few words recorded news that was enough to shake the upper echelons of Heaven Dou City.
He gently placed the secret report on the table, tapped the contents with his fingertip, and looked at the white-robed old man standing beside him like a javelin, exuding a sharp aura—Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
"Uncle Sword, look at this intelligence... A powerful stranger has appeared in Heaven Dou City, suspected to be related to Poison Douluo Dugu Bo. He killed two Soul King guards in an instant on the street, and even... crippled the Fourth Prince Xue Beng."
"What do you think of their decisive and ruthless actions, and their complete disregard for royal authority?"
Ning Fengzhi's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible worry.
As one of the three upper sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has a close relationship with the Heaven Dou Empire, and any unknown factors that may disrupt the balance deserve its high attention.
Chen Xin took the secret report, his sharp, sword-like gaze quickly sweeping over it, and a hint of surprise flashed in his usually calm eyes.
He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Without using his martial spirit, he could instantly kill two Soul Kings with a flick of his finger... Such strength is beyond the capabilities of ordinary Soul Saints; it's at least at the Soul Douluo level, or even... higher."
"But the intelligence mentioned that this person looks extremely young... When did such a brilliant and talented person emerge on the continent? I have no recollection of it at all."
He paused, then continued his analysis: "Moreover, this person seems to act arrogantly and recklessly, yet he happens to be involved with that old poisoner, Dugu Bo."
"Dugu Bo is aloof and eccentric, rarely forming deep friendships with others. Anyone he can accept and associate with must be extraordinary. Fengzhi, this matter is suspicious."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, his slender fingers gently tracing the edge of the intelligence paper as he fell into deep thought: "Yes, a powerful young man of unknown origin, and an equally elusive Poison Douluo... What kind of impact will their combination have on our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
"Dugu Bo, it seems necessary to pay him a visit; perhaps we can glean some information."
He had already put visiting Dugu Bo on his agenda, not only to inquire about information, but also as a test.
If that unfamiliar powerful figure truly has a close relationship with Dugu Bo, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's attitude needs to be clarified as soon as possible.
"Let's not talk about that now."
Chen Xin seemed uninterested in political maneuvering. He put down the secret report, his tone revealing both dissatisfaction and indulgence.
"Fengzhi, I still don't understand why you insisted on sending Rongrong to that... Shrek Academy? Just from the name, it sounds like a third-rate, worthless academy!"
"Can't our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect teach her properly? Even if she needs training, there's no need to send her to such a small, desolate place to suffer, is there?"
When his beloved granddaughter was mentioned, this Sword Douluo, who was renowned throughout the continent, immediately showed concern and confusion like an ordinary elder.
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi gave a helpless, bitter smile: "Uncle Sword, I'm doing this for Rongrong's own good. Her talent is exceptional, but precisely because of that, she's been spoiled by everyone in the sect, and her personality is inevitably a bit... arrogant."
"I've inquired about Shrek Academy. Although the conditions are basic, it's good for tempering Rongrong's character. Letting her leave our protection and truly experience and grow independently is crucial for her future development."
"Moreover, I have also secretly sent people to protect me, so I am safe and sound."
Chen Xin snorted. Although she was still reluctant, she knew that Ning Fengzhi's decisions usually had a deeper meaning, so she stopped arguing and just muttered:
"If Rongrong suffers even the slightest injustice there, I will definitely tear that lousy academy down!"
...
Meanwhile, in Heaven Dou City, at the residence of the Fourth Prince.
The once arrogant and domineering Fourth Prince Xue Beng now lay pale-faced on the luxurious bed, the waves of pain and emptiness in his lower body constantly reminding him of the nightmare he had experienced during the day.
His eyes were bloodshot, filled with both overwhelming anger and deep-seated fear.
"Uncle! Have you found out? What are the backgrounds of those two people?!"
Upon seeing Prince Xuexing enter the room, Xue Beng struggled to sit up, his voice hoarse and urgent.
Prince Xuexing looked at his nephew's miserable state, a hint of heartache flashing in his eyes, but more than that, a complex and gloomy feeling.
He dismissed his attendants, walked to the bedside, and said in a deep voice:
"We found out, they ended up at... Dugu Bo's residence."
"What?! Your Majesty Dugu?!"
The Xue Beng startled him so much that he almost jumped out of bed, which aggravated his wounds, causing him to grimace again.
"He...he's always had a good relationship with you, Uncle! How could his men...how could they be so cruel to me?!"
He couldn't understand how Dugu Bo, despite being a titled Douluo, could tolerate his subordinates crippling a prince, given his close relationship with Prince Xue Xing and his usual politeness towards the royal family.
Prince Xuexing's expression grew even more grim, and he shook his head: "The specifics are still unclear. Dugu Bo has been acting mysteriously lately and has rarely shown his face."
"I'm quite surprised that he suddenly has two such powerful young men in his household. This matter is probably not so simple."
He patted Xue Beng on the shoulder, his tone carrying a warning: "The iron plate you kicked this time is harder than you imagined. The background of someone who can kill a Soul King with ease is far beyond what we can easily fathom."
"Until we find out what's going on with the other party, you stay quietly in the manor, focus on recovering from your injuries, and don't do or say anything!"
"Everything will be decided by my elder brother, or... let me find out Dugu Bo's attitude first."
Seeing the unprecedented solemnity and a hint of fear in the eyes of the Imperial Uncle, Xue Beng felt extremely unwilling, but he could only grit his teeth and nod.
He knew that this matter had already exceeded his control.
A sense of powerlessness and a deeper resentment began to grow in his heart.
...
In contrast to the turbulent and unsettling world outside, the Dugu residence was peaceful and even somewhat warm.
Jiang Zhen didn't take the events of the day to heart at all.
To him, an Xue Beng was nothing more than a fly that he could easily swat, and Xue Qinghe's probing was like a gentle breeze.
He checked on Lan Xi and Dugu Yan's training results for the day and expressed his approval of the two women's progress in soul power control and martial soul understanding.
At dinner time, the atmosphere at the table was harmonious. Bing Di seemed to still be immersed in the sweetness of their date, occasionally glancing at Jiang Zhen with a shy look in her eyes.
Xue Di remained aloof, but when she looked at Jiang Zhen and Bing Di , her eyes held a hint of indescribable complexity.
Although Dugu Bo and his grandson were still a little reserved, they were much more relaxed than before.
After the meal, everyone went back to their rooms to wash up and rest.
Jiang Zhen lay on the bed, his hands behind his head, staring at the ceiling.
What happened today was just a minor incident for him.
In his eyes, the power struggles of the Heavenly Dou Empire were nothing more than ripples in a pond.
He turned over, hugged Lan Xi , and quickly fell asleep.
Outside the window, the moonlight was as clear as water, but the night in Heaven Dou City was destined to be a sleepless one for many.