Three cups of emerald green tea water steamed on the table. Dugu Bo dismissed all the servants and personally brewed the tea, even using his most precious tea leaves.
"Taste it, this tea is made from the tenderest branches and leaves of a 60,000-year-old Star Spirit Tree. Back then, this old man ran through the entire southern region of the Star Dou Great Forest to find this soul beast."
Shen Hanyu took a sip of the tea water. The rich Star Spirit energy slowly entered his body with the tea, making him feel refreshed and momentarily floating on air.
"Good tea, but you're really idle enough to specifically run out to find tea leaves to drink..."
Shen Hanyu put down the teacup and said somewhat disdainfully.
Dugu Bo's face was full of red light, and he said:
"This old man's mentality has changed and gained some insights in the past two years. I'm not far from Super Douluo. Cultivation can't be rushed. Going out for a walk is also a good thing..."
Shen Hanyu rolled his eyes, feeling that this old man must have lived too comfortably. He was like a different person from the cunning and insidious Dugu Bo before.
Dugu Bo took a sip of tea, then his gaze turned to the Snow Emperor, with a flash of surprise in his eyes. He said to Shen Hanyu:
"This is..."
Shen Hanyu glanced at the Snow Emperor, who was quietly drinking tea and softly said:
"My partner."
Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes slightly. The more he looked at the Snow Emperor, the more shocked he felt.
When Shen Hanyu had brought the Snow Emperor earlier, his attention had almost entirely been drawn by Shen Hanyu, so he hadn't paid much attention to this elegant and cold woman. Now, upon carefully sensing, he discovered that the aura on this woman's body was as profound and cold as ten-thousand-year-old profound ice. That innate coldness made even him tremble a little.
Dugu Bo swallowed a mouthful of saliva and subtly gave Shen Hanyu a thumbs-up.
As expected of you, finding a girlfriend who's this perverted...
The Snow Emperor stood up and walked toward the outside, while giving Shen Hanyu a look.
Watching the Snow Emperor walk away, Shen Hanyu smiled helplessly and said:
"Her personality is just like that. She doesn't like getting close to people, her temperament is a bit cold, and with her own powerful strength and habit of being in a high position, don't take it to heart."
Dugu Bo waved his hand and smiled:
"You're a kid of the same generation as Yan Yan. How could this old fossil mind such a small thing? But kid, for you to hook up with such a woman in such a short time, it really has some of this old man's style from back in the day..."
Shen Hanyu rolled his eyes, chuckled, and said:
"Alright, get to it. What trick is that old man Xue Ye up to this time? I've been wandering around the continent, and my information is a bit out of date."
Dugu Bo glanced strangely at Shen Hanyu, then cleared his throat and said:
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has started slowly recovering its industries and disciples for some reason. The Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan is, as usual. Those little girls on your side are now famous across the continent. It's said that Xue Ye even has the idea of betrothing any one of the three to the crown prince as the main wife, and wants to relocate the entire Tianshui Academy to Heaven Dou City to merge with the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, with Shui Ningbing serving as dean."
Shen Hanyu's face was expressionless as he said:
"That old undead sure dares to think big, but he can only stop at thinking. If he dares to do that, within a few years, he will definitely die violently."
Dugu Bo also became interested and said curiously:
"I saw him a few days ago. His body is still sturdy, and his mental state is normal. Dying violently within a few years is probably not realistic."
Shen Hanyu sneered coldly and said:
"Under natural conditions, it's naturally impossible, but with some man-made factors mixed in, it's not that simple anymore."
Dugu Bo's expression changed, and he said:
"Kid, you're not eyeing that position, are you? No, this matter needs this old man to plan carefully before deciding..."
Shen Hanyu's expression was strange as he said:
"I have no interest in these so-called powers. Strength is the only true authority. I only pursue strength."
Dugu Bo also calmed down and suddenly thought of a possibility, saying:
"You mean, there's a traitor by the emperor's side?"
Shen Hanyu nodded, smiled, and said:
"You walk so close to Prince Xue Xing. Haven't you noticed anything off about him in these years?"
Dugu Bo pondered for a moment, shook his head, and said:
"In recent years, besides his daily pleasures, he's been walking too close with the fourth prince Xue Beng, and always trying to pull me into Xue Beng's circle..."
At this point, Dugu Bo suddenly came to his senses and said:
"They want to rebel?"
Shen Hanyu shook his head and said:
"The current crown prince is outstanding in both ability and mind, and the mainstream forces of the Heaven Dou Empire are all on the crown prince's side. Yet those princes and princesses still mysteriously died one after another, until only one princess and two princes remained. This already explains a lot."
Dugu Bo's face grew increasingly grim as he said:
"There's a problem in the crown prince's faction, and this person is extremely close to the emperor, even able to directly contact the emperor without any effort, right?"
Shen Hanyu nodded and said:
"Keep guessing. We're all our own people here. There's nothing that can't be said."
Dugu Bo looked at the emerald green tea water rippling slowly and finally said:
"You mean, the crown prince has a problem?"
Shen Hanyu nodded, smiled ambiguously, and said:
"The cat replacing the prince is an interesting story, but the cat here is no longer an ordinary wild beast, but a hungry beast king waiting to be fed..."
Dugu Bo's face was heavy as he continued:
"Then Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing..."
"They've noticed something, but because of some changes, they no longer have any chance of winning. They're like fish before a flood, thinking they can survive the disaster..."
Shen Hanyu said indifferently.
Dugu Bo thought for a moment, then decisively said:
"I must repay the favor I owe Prince Xue Xing as soon as possible. Otherwise, if I get dragged into this muddy water, this old man probably won't get anything good out of it..."
Shen Hanyu smiled and poured Dugu Bo a cup of tea, saying with a smile:
"Smart decision, old Biden. You see the situation more clearly than Ning Fengzhi, and the outcome will inevitably be much better than his."
Dugu Bo looked at Shen Hanyu in realization and smiled:
"I was wondering why the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was willing to give up those interests. So you leaked some information to them too."
Shen Hanyu waved his hand and said:
"I just mentioned some things they didn't know, nothing fundamental. It's normal for them to sense something. A choice had to be made, but unfortunately, they chose wrong. Everything after that has nothing to do with us, whether it's destruction or prosperity; it's all in the past."
Dugu Bo patted Shen Hanyu's shoulder and smiled:
"They'll never know what they missed or what they got. Fortunately, it's got nothing to do with you anymore."
Shen Hanyu slowly stood up and then said:
"Do you know where the people from Tianshui Academy are staying? Too lazy to use mental power to search."
Dugu Bo nodded and said:
"In the Empire Grand Hotel in the city. All the notable figures who came this time are staying there. Tianshui Academy, as the hidden protagonist of this longevity banquet, should be there without a doubt."
Shen Hanyu waved his hand and said:
"Thanks, see you later..."
Dugu Bo nodded, watching Shen Hanyu disappear, then looked somewhat heartbroken at the remaining tea leaves and sighed softly...
...
Walking out of this courtyard, Shen Hanyu immediately noticed the Snow Emperor teasing the Rainbow Absolute Devourer.
Her slender jade fingers gently stroked the little snake's body. Not only did the little snake not resist, but it even proactively flipped its belly over for the Snow Emperor to touch.
Shen Hanyu walked over, looked at the obedient little snake, and smiled:
"If you like it, just take it to raise and play with. Let me see, hehe, turns out it's a little female snake..."
The little snake tensed up upon seeing Shen Hanyu, its delicate and small body assuming an attacking posture, while its tail wrapped around one of the Snow Emperor's fingers.
The Snow Emperor gently stroked the snake's head. This sight made Shen Hanyu somewhat curious.
"Don't you dislike snakes?"
The Snow Emperor glanced at Shen Hanyu, then softly said:
"I just dislike ugly snakes."
Shen Hanyu: "..."
Looking at the little snake wrapped around the Snow Emperor's finger, showing off arrogantly, Shen Hanyu smiled and said:
"Then take it with you. Raising it as a pet is pretty good."
The Snow Emperor nodded, and the little snake seemed to understand Shen Hanyu's words, swiftly wrapping around the Snow Emperor's fair wrist.
The old man watching this scene wanted to say something, but hesitated. He wanted to say that this little snake was his master's favorite treasure, one he was usually reluctant to take out, always pampered and raised in the residence. If you take it away, my master might go crazy.
Shen Hanyu also noticed the hesitant old man on the side and imagined Dugu Bo breaking down and exploding in anger. Looking at the little snake, he sighed, then took out a ring and tossed it to the old man, saying:
"After we leave, give this to old Biden and say I bought this little snake from him. Rest assured, he won't refuse or hold anyone accountable."
The old man hurriedly caught the ring and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Seeing there was no more wool to pluck, Shen Hanyu took the Snow Emperor's hand and walked toward the outside.
The old man followed closely behind. Only after Shen Hanyu and the two had walked far did he slowly close the door, tiptoeing to the small courtyard where they had just had tea, and respectfully said:
"Old master, I have something to report to you."
Dugu Bo was stunned, then said:
"Speak. We've been master and servant for decades. What can't be said?"
The old man said:
"It's just... that young master and young lady earlier saw your Rainbow Absolute Devourer."
Dugu Bo nodded and said:
"That stinky kid has good taste. Then what?"
"Then that young lady took a liking to the Rainbow Absolute Devourer and took it away with that young master to raise as a pet."
Dugu Bo let out an "oh" and said:
"I thought it was something big. Isn't it just a Rainbow... Wait, repeat what you just said again!?"
The old man hurriedly and respectfully repeated it once more.
Dugu Bo's head buzzed. He supported the table to barely sit up and said:
"Where are they now?"
The old man continued respectfully:
"They've already gone far."
Dugu Bo: "?...!...!..."
Seeing that Dugu Bo was about to faint, the old man hurriedly took out the storage ring and said:
"That young master said this is a fair trade, and that you definitely won't refuse."
Dugu Bo snatched the storage ring. Just as he was about to curse loudly, his mental power probed inside, and the words on the tip of his tongue got stuck.
"Ahem, um... er... forget it. You handled this matter very well. Keep it up in the future."
As he spoke, Dugu Bo somehow pulled out a Nine-section Jade from somewhere and said:
"Raise this from now on. I'm at ease leaving the Rainbow Absolute Devourer with that kid. I'm old and tired. Take good care of it. I'll go rest first..."
With that, Dugu Bo walked straight into his room, leaving the Nine-section Jade and the old man staring at each other, at a loss.
...
On the street, the Snow Emperor's fingertip tapped Shen Hanyu's palm and said:
"What did you give him in exchange?"
Shen Hanyu smiled mysteriously and said:
"Aren't those top-quality soulbones I got from Hai Xi more or less carrying poison attributes? I simply gave them all to that old man. He'll be overjoyed..."
The Snow Emperor nodded and asked no more.
Among the soul beasts in the ocean, besides those with power, the vast majority of those with toxins are snake types and some fish types, as well as some special poison-attribute soul beasts.
Coincidentally, due to the region and cold influence near Hai Xi's territory, they are almost all of this type of soul beast. The soulbones obtained from hunting soul beasts, thrown together for a long time, have all been contaminated with quite a bit of toxicity. Ordinary people can't use them anymore, but poison-attribute soul masters like Dugu Bo can perfectly absorb them. This can be said to be a fate arranged by heaven. (Dog author forcibly arranged fate.)
...
On the other side.
After entering the secret chamber, Dugu Bo couldn't wait to take out all the soulbones from the soul tools. The various colored lights made Dugu Bo a bit dizzy.
"50,000-year-old left arm bone. It looks like it's from an octopus-type soul beast..."
"Damn, 48,000-year torso bone, contaminated with quite a bit of snake venom, but its aura seems to be from a whale-type soul beast..."
"Hiss... and this one... this one, and that one, all top-quality..."
"The kid knows how to honor the elderly. I'm rich, I'm rich, hahahaha...!"
Dugu Bo's wild laughter echoed in the secret chamber, occasionally accompanied by sounds of him gasping for air.
...
Shen Hanyu, on the other hand, took the Snow Emperor strolling and eating all the way, taking nearly an hour to reach the entrance of the Empire Grand Hotel.
Called the Empire Grand Hotel, it was actually just a signboard. It was more luxurious than other grand hotels and had troops stationed for defense, but it wasn't that noble.
The hotel entrance had a large flow of people coming and going, almost all nobles dressed in luxurious clothes, followed by some young students wearing various school uniforms, almost all from famous advanced soul master academies on the continent.
Shen Hanyu and the Snow Emperor didn't look like people to mess with at first glance. Their auras were even nobler than some high officials, especially the Snow Emperor. Some who couldn't recognize her might really mistake her for an emperor. Her identity as the extreme north co-lord for hundreds of thousands of years gave her an inherent queenly sense of looking down from above.
The maids naturally didn't dare to stop them and respectfully invited the two inside. Upon learning that Shen Hanyu and the other were looking for people from Tianshui Academy, their expressions changed, but they still quickly went to report. The remaining one led Shen Hanyu and the two to the lounge for entertaining distinguished guests. Various teas, drinks, and precious snacks were sent over endlessly, and there were even two pretty maids waiting nearby for orders at any time...
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