Subei looked up at Liu Erlong calmly and said, "Then… Godmother, let's go. After all, this is the great prince's goodwill—we can't refuse."
The eldest prince—wasn't he Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue in disguise?
"Yes, yes, that's right. The little lord said the eldest prince is already making arrangements. Once the little lord enters the palace, he'll receive the highest royal treatment. How many people can enjoy such a blessing in their lifetime!" The royal messenger praised enthusiastically.
He had wanted to inflate the importance a bit more to represent the royal favor, but as one of the Three Heavenly Sects, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus lacked the grandeur of ordinary sects. Plus, with Liu Erlong's own reluctance, even he dared not be arrogant.
"Little lord, what is your name and age? I must report to the prince. Otherwise, it will be hard to explain."
If Subei had not understood the deeper meaning already, this would have revealed his identity as a traverser.
Clearly, his presence was baffling, since the prince had taken great interest in him, even instructing his subordinates to thoroughly investigate his identity.
Only once this was known could they call him to the palace fairly through the grand ceremony of the crown prince.
Then… the prince could overwhelm him as he pleased.
Like Liu Erlong, who this month had kissed his handsome little face and happily slept with him in his arms—the kind of hug that buried his whole head in his chest!
If not for his young age, he wouldn't be able to resist.
"Subei is almost seven years old."
"Okay, you can tell the prince I'll come to the palace to see him."
"Humph!" Yu Yuanzhen, feeling completely ignored by the royal messenger, was embarrassed.
He was a dignified Super Douluo and had raised the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus to the ranks of the Three Heavenly Sects by his own power.
Yet this little royal messenger paid him no respect and indulged a child instead.
After receiving Subei's response, the royal messenger was relieved and finally noticed the others. Seeing the old men beside Liu Erlong, he immediately showed respect.
"I don't recognize the two with you," he said.
Yu Luomian said gruffly, "We're Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian—the Sect Master and Second Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect."
The royal messenger was startled and quickly apologized, "Sect Masters, I was rude!"
He then took out another imperial decree scroll from his royal space ring.
"His Majesty also specially invited the two suzerains."
Yu Yuanzhen, already in a foul mood with no appetite, snorted coldly, "If I don't go, I'm not involved in royal affairs now. The two dragons represent the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect."
Before he finished, the two figures dashed away a hundred meters and disappeared.
The royal messenger chuckled, "Sect Master Su Wen Yu's temper is something else. I really want to chase after him!"
He moved lightly, his posture elegant, and left the lake island in an instant.
Yet, inwardly, he was panicked.
Though his position was royal majesty with unsurpassed prestige, faced with the Three Heavenly Sects, he was forced into submission, powerless to intervene even in anger.
At this moment, Liu Erlong crouched and took Subei's face gently.
"My child, are you really going? The palace tends to be a battlefield—it's not comfortable being dragged into that. The three of us live peacefully and happily here on this island in the heart of the lake. Isn't that enough?"
Chapter 40: The Big Prince—Xue Qinghe, Part One
Three days later, the royal carriage stopped at the edge of the forest surrounding the lake island.
Xiao Wu curled her lips pitifully. "Brother, can I come too? Do you really want to leave me alone in the fairy tale house?"
"Don't worry, Xiao Wu. We'll return soon. Maybe we'll even have dinner together."
Liu Erlong stroked Xiao Wu's hair warmly.
"Yeah, I'm going to meet the future prince. If things go well, brother might become friends with the Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. Who would dare bully Xiao Wu then?"
Liu Erlong chuckled, "The eldest prince, Xue Qinghe, is about sixteen or seventeen. He's cautious and lives deep within the royal city. Where would you, a seven-year-old child, get a chance to talk to him?"
Arriving at Tiandou Palace, Liu Erlong gave a warning:
"Several princes of the Tiandou Royal died unexpectedly. Rumors say the eldest prince secretly eliminated them. Anyone wise can see who benefits most from their fates, but there's no evidence. Xue Qinghe is fighting to save his position, but his cruelty embarrasses many. Xiaobei, don't get close to him deliberately."
"Xiao Bei, you're talented and smart, with a unique martial spirit and abundant innate spirit power. Xue Qinghe will definitely want to win you over."
"You're still young. Though independent since childhood, you don't understand these complicated palace politics."
"But if you're not trying to fight, you have godmother and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect protecting you. Don't fear the so-called royal forces."
If it were the real Tiandou Royal, Liu Erlong wouldn't be so confident.
Although Tiandou Royal had millions of masters, few were true spirit master masters—the royal family's real power was limited.
"Got it," Subei nodded.
Honestly, Subei was touched. Liu Erlong clearly regarded him as his own son in sharing this.
But knowing the true identity of Xue Qinghe, Subei was not afraid—rather, he was secretly excited.
Baby Cher~
If your brother didn't try to find you, why did you approach the palace yourself?
Presenting their Tiandou Royal tokens, they walked along the wide palace roads, where attendants led them to the VIP reception halls.
At the welcome desk, Liu Erlong was given a label.
"The Imperial Seal Ceremony will be held at noon in the Royal Hall and will last over an hour. You may proceed to wait or rest here."
"This is your seat number, President Liu."
The receptionist glanced deeply at Subei and said, "His Royal Highness eagerly awaits you. Before the ceremony, would you accompany me to the Prince's Hall of Fame?"
"No," Liu Erlong immediately refused before Subei could reply.
"I trust His Royal Highness will not harm me."
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