After discussing some matters with Lin Zhan and his wife, the Dugu father and son, they also came to Lin Yu's living room.
It was Lin Yu's first time meeting Dugu Xin. Although his martial soul was the Azure Scale Serpent, his appearance was far superior to Dugu Bo's.
He secretly glanced at Dugu Bo, then at Dugu Xin. The difference between father and son was quite significant.
Dugu Bo also inexplicably felt a very strange malice, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
"Greetings, Uncle Dugu!"
It's never wrong to be polite, especially since Dugu Xin and his father had a very close relationship. They had studied together, and... (omitted)
This kind of relationship meant that even if he got into trouble later, his father wouldn't interfere, but he would stand up for him.
The sweet-talking Lin Yu was patted on the head again. Dugu Xin also quite liked his nephew, and for a moment, he couldn't help but think of his daughter.
However, this thought only lasted for a moment before he dismissed it.
Family members know their own situation best. Dugu Yan's situation was even worse than his. Deeply influenced by his parents' good character from a young age, Dugu Xin knew he couldn't let his family's misfortune affect others.
Moreover, Lin Yu was Lin Zhan's son; this was even more unacceptable.
Lost in thought, Dugu Xin smiled and patted Lin Yu's head, "My dear nephew is so sensible. After a while, once Uncle's health has improved, I'll take you to a nice place, okay?"
Lin Yu smiled obediently and thanked Dugu Xin. Although he didn't say it explicitly, Lin Yu had already guessed.
Not long after, Dugu Yan returned, quite delighted by Lin Zhan's arrival, addressing him affectionately as "Uncle" and "Aunt."
However, due to Dugu Xin's health condition, the Dugu family had dismissed their servants, and with guests arriving, Dugu Bo couldn't cook himself.
Subsequently, the Lin family of three and the Dugu family of three went directly to a restaurant owned by the Tian Dou Royal Family.
As the only Title Douluo from the Heaven Dou Empire, Dugu Bo's presence here was a matter of sheer influence; the restaurant manager had to bow and scrape, and wouldn't even bother to keep the bill.
Under the manager's arrangement, the group arrived at a private room reserved for the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family—a place even Ning Fengzhi couldn't access.
Although Dugu Bo wasn't from the Heaven Dou royal family, he had joined the Heaven Dou Empire, and the empire could still distinguish between close and distant relatives. Even with its ambiguous relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they wouldn't truly consider them one of their own.
Of course, this was only for now; who knew what the future held?
Just as the food was about to be served in their private room, a handsome young man in a white robe embroidered with gold thread appeared outside the door—none other than Xue Qinghe.
A gentle smile appeared on her face as she waved to Lin Yu, who happened to be looking at her.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Lin Yu's first reaction was, "What are you doing here?" A small sense of anticipation stirred within him. Could it be that the young master...?
After apologizing to Lin Zhan and the Dugu father and son, Lin Yu left the private room and approached Xue Qinghe.
"Your Highness Qinghe, what a coincidence! I never expected to meet you here!"
Xue Qinghe said gently. "I also didn't expect to run into you here. But I did see that you seemed to be with His Highness Bilin?"
Lin Yu didn't hide anything, briefly explaining his family's relationship with the Dugu family, omitting certain details such as the Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb and the Immortal Herb Catalogue.
The two strolled along, slowly leaving the hotel and arriving at Xue Qinghe's carriage.
Upon touching the carriage, Lin Yu felt somewhat embarrassed, deliberately scratching his head to hide his embarrassment, and said, "Excuse me, Your Highness Qinghe, I must return now."
"Won't you come in and sit down? I'm not in a hurry."
What could Lin Yu say? Under Xue Qinghe's invitation, Lin Yu finally got into the carriage.
Sitting in Xue Qinghe's carriage, she activated her soul bone, shedding her Xue Qinghe appearance and transforming back into the most beautiful blonde woman.
Qian Renxue smiled and glanced at Lin Yu a few times. "Tsk tsk, I didn't expect you to be so extraordinary, Little Yu. I was wondering why Dugu Bo flew so fast in Tiandou City today; it turns out you were involved."
"Young Master, I only saved Uncle Dugu, it wasn't..."
Before Lin Yu could explain, Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at him, her tone revealing an unspeakable tenderness, "Alright, I know. Dugu Bo only has a grudge against Chrysanthemum Guan, who's close to that woman, and has nothing to do with the Spirit Hall.
The reason I called you here was to tell you that Xue Luochuan is probably already dead after taking those potent tonics.
Also... it's a personal request of mine!"
The usually proud young lady Qian Renxue suddenly hesitated, but finally spoke.
What Qian Renxue asked was simple: could Lin Yu use his second spirit skill to simulate Xue Qinghe's appearance?
Qian Renxue only realized this after leaving the Tiandou Royal Academy.
Deep within the imperial palace, he had too many concerns. The Heaven Dou Imperial Palace housed numerous Soul Saints and Soul Douluo-level experts, making it easy for the fluctuations in his soul power during cultivation to be detected.
Therefore, he secretly built a secluded chamber within his residence, capable of isolating soul power.
Once Lin Yu could mimic Xue Qinghe's actions of studying or resting, she could enter the prepared chamber to cultivate.
"Okay, but I can't stray too far, otherwise the clone without my soul power will definitely dissipate."
"Leave this to me!"
After discussing for a while, Lin Yu alighted from the carriage and waved goodbye to Xue Qinghe.
Once again impersonating Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue's lips curved into a beautiful smile, "Thank you so much, Xiao Yu!"
As the two parted, chaos erupted once more within the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
The once-powerful Emperor Xue Ye, upon hearing of the sudden death of his eldest prince, Xue Luochuan, aged considerably, appearing more than ten years older.
The successive losses of his sons dealt an unprecedented blow to Xue Ye, the ambitious monarch who had once aspired to surpass the Star Luo Empire in his youth. Despite his usually excellent physical condition, he collapsed at this moment.
Upon learning of the events at the palace, Xue Xing, the only prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire, rushed there.
However, he arrived filled with worry, repeatedly muttering, "God, what has happened to my Heavenly Dou Empire? Why are they treating us so unfairly!"
Xue Luochuan's death could not be hidden, as it represented the interests of the Heavenly Dou nobles. He was practically the crown prince, and his death stirred countless hearts. Within Seven Treasures City, dressed in moon-white robes and holding a staff inlaid with magnificent gems, Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School,
revealed a calm smile, "The opportunity has arrived." (End of Chapter)