Chapter 36: Kill!
Seeing Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil deep in thought, Qian Renxue asked directly:
"Patriarch of the Ye family, when will he break through?"
"Miss, what are you planning?" Fifteen Ton looked at her deeply.
"I don't want to keep wasting time with them," she shook her head.
"After this lesson, Xue Tian won't dare provoke us again. But just because he doesn't come openly doesn't mean he won't act in secret."
Recalling Xue Tian's resentful eyes, she said coldly:
"Though I've only met him twice, you two uncles can see—he's vindictive!"
"If he can't act openly, he'll scheme in the shadows!"
Falling Devil Douluo frowned. "Miss, is that likely? He's only ten. What tricks could he pull in secret?"
Falling Devil was puzzled. A ten-year-old, brainless kid using underhanded tactics? Wasn't she being overly cautious?
She shook her head slowly. "He's ten, but Uncle Falling Devil, don't forget—he's not just the Second Prince of Heaven Dou, he has his mother behind him!"
"From Ye Fei's past actions, she's clearly a doting mother! Xue Tian suffered a huge loss this time! Will she let it go?"
"Ye Fei can devise plans Xue Tian couldn't even dream of!"
"If she resorts to tricks, we'll be in trouble!"
Hearing this, Falling Devil sighed silently.
Though he and Fifteen Ton were Titled Douluo, capable of ensuring her safety, strength alone wasn't enough!
Their identities were sensitive!
They couldn't guarantee they'd catch every clue against a concubine with vast influence and a powerful family backing her...
Though confident in Spirit Hall's top-tier intelligence, staying purely defensive risked accidents.
What if Ye Fei noticed something?
Who could guarantee absolute secrecy?
No one!
Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil weren't fools. They knew what to do.
But… it wasn't feasible…
Fifteen Ton sighed. "Miss, we also want to eliminate him early."
"Not long ago, Falling Devil and I discussed it, but it's simply not possible!"
"The Ye family patriarch needs at least half a year to break through! Until then, to avoid attacks, he won't leave Heaven Dou City!"
"And in Heaven Dou City, Spirit Hall hasn't pinpointed his exact location! Without that, how can we act?"
Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil felt helpless.
The Ye family head was infuriatingly elusive!
Their investigation showed he hadn't left Heaven Dou City in two years!
His last appearance was at Emperor Xue Ye's birthday.
Rumor had it he moved into Heaven Dou Palace afterward.
But that was unconfirmed!
Worse, all Ye family members above Soul Emperor, except those essential for family operations, had gone into seclusion.
Seclusion? Only a fool would buy that!
After learning this, Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil were stunned!
Facing such a thousand-year-old turtle! No chance to strike!
Hiding so thoroughly, who was he guarding against?
Star Luo had few Soul Douluo and Titled Douluo. Was this caution necessary?
As for Spirit Hall?
Hmph! Spirit Hall was Douluo Continent's most righteous force! They'd never resort to assassination under normal circumstances!
…
She, standing outside, was stunned by their words. Su Yu, within, was equally baffled…
"No, buddy? Who taught him to be so sneaky?"
Su Yu had read the Ye family patriarch's profile. His Spirit wasn't a turtle, right?
He clearly recalled the Ye family's Spirit was bold, powerful, fearless.
How…
Such a stark contrast between personality and Spirit traits made him question if Spirit Hall's intelligence was compromised.
But that didn't add up. The plan to kill him was only formed two months ago.
Yet this old man started hiding two years ago—timelines didn't match.
Su Yu found it amusing that Emperor Xue Ye's father-in-law was such a character.
Thousand-year-old turtle!
It'd been ages since he'd seen someone like this. When was the last time?
Her expression darkened. "So, we can't kill him anymore?"
Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil said helplessly, "With our strength, we can definitely kill him. If we find his location, even in Heaven Dou Palace, we could force it!"
"But we can't find him! If he's in the palace, fine, but if not, we'd alert the enemy."
She pressed, undeterred. "Spirit Hall has spies in Heaven Dou Palace, right? They still can't find him?"
"Nothing!" Fifteen Ton said bluntly. "Heaven Dou is an empire, and its palace is its heart! It's not easy for Spirit Hall to infiltrate."
If they could've located him, Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil would've acted already!
Why wait for her to speak?
Level 37 in one day! A genius with two purple, one black Spirit rings!
They wouldn't tolerate anyone hindering her cultivation!
Not for a single day!
…
After Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil left, she, troubled, sought Su Yu.
"Teacher, any way to find that old guy's location?"
Su Yu raised an eyebrow. "You're sure you want to kill him early?"
"Absolutely!"
She nodded firmly.
"Why?"
She sighed. "Teacher, don't you see? The Ye family is my biggest obstacle."
"If I don't eliminate their patriarch, I'll face endless trouble from Ye Fei and the Second Prince in Heaven Dou City."
"Teacher, that'll delay my training!"
Su Yu smiled. "I thought you'd say the Ye patriarch hinders your control of the Heaven Dou Empire?"
She rolled her eyes inwardly. I wanted to, but you'd lecture me. I'm not dumb!
After a pause, Su Yu said, "I can indeed find his location."
"But if you kill him now, even the dumbest in Heaven Dou will guess who did it. Only Spirit Hall has that capability!"
He smiled calmly. "Bibi Dong will be in trouble then, and after Heaven Dou clashes with her, she'll come for you! Think carefully!"
She didn't hesitate. "Let her come!"
"With Teacher and my uncles here, why fear her?"
"Then kill him?"
"Kill!"
Her pretty face burned with fury!
[end of the chapter]