I really am a Titled Douluo

After finishing, Xue Qinghe gestured briefly and was about to leave...

However, Emperor Xue Ye said, "Wait!"

Xue Qinghe, with his back turned, halted in his steps, a slight curve forming on the corner of his mouth...

Turning around again, he clasped his fist and said, "Father Emperor, do you have any further instructions?"

Emperor Xue Ye answered with a serious expression, "Qing He, since you have already agreed to the Hao Tian Clan's request in the presence of the upper three families, suddenly refusing now might bring shame to the royal household!"

"Of course, even your reputation could be affected!"

As the child who would inherit his imperial throne in the future, he absolutely could not have this blemish!

Feigning surprise, Xue Qinghe asked, "Father Emperor, what do you mean by that??"

Just as he expected, although Emperor Xue Ye was dissatisfied, he changed his stance!

Emperor Xue Ye looked at him intently, "Naturally, it is to accept the Hao Tian Clan's request. They just want to meet with Xu Sheng, right? Just do as they ask!"

The former was to act as an intermediary, letting the Hao Tian Clan's people meet with Xu Sheng. It shouldn't be a big problem!

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, "Yes, Father Emperor!"

After pausing, he added, "However... the Hao Tian Clan also hopes you can agree to one more thing!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Xue Ye stood up abruptly and scolded angrily, "What?? The Hao Tian Clan dares to make additional demands? Do they have no regard for me as the emperor?"

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect and the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect were manageable, but the Hao Tian Clan didn't really support the royal household!

They just treated them a little better than they treated the Martial Soul Hall!

Seeing Emperor Xue Ye's anger, Xue Qinghe bowed his head quickly and said, "Father Emperor, please calm your anger!!"

Emperor Xue Ye clenched his fist and then released it...

"Forget it. Let's hear what other conditions the Hao Tian Clan has proposed!"

Xue Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief and reported truthfully, "Father Emperor... the Hao Tian Clan wishes to have the meeting with Xu Sheng take place in the imperial palace!!"

Emperor Xue Ye's eyes widened, "What? Set the meeting place in the imperial palace, what does the Hao Tian Clan mean by this?"

This matter was already unrelated to the royal household, and facilitating a meeting for the Hao Tian Clan was already a favor on account of their relationship!

But he hadn't expected them to want the meeting to happen in the imperial palace!

This was truly too much!

Xue Qinghe took a deep breath, knowing that convincing Emperor Xue Ye now was likely to take some effort...

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Not long afterward, Xue Qinghe proceeded with some persuasion...

This caused Emperor Xue Ye's attitude to soften slightly...

"Hmph, even if what you say is true, Qing He, the Hao Tian Clan is still too greedy!"

"If anything happened to Xu Sheng under our royal household's watch, no matter who from which power killed him, we would not be able to escape responsibility!!"

"Not to mention that the Soul Hall Pope is that venomous woman, she would not let it go easily!!"

Xue Qinghe spoke again, "Father Emperor, you make a very good point!"

"However, I believe the Hao Tian Clan would not dare to act against Xu Sheng within the palace!"

"If they did, they would easily attract the enmity of both our royal household and the Martial Soul Hall, and even the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect would keep their distance..."

"Moreover," the prince reported, "I've learned that the Martial Soul Hall has specifically dispatched two Hyper Douluos from the Worship Hall to personally protect Xu Sheng. Even if the Hao Tian Clan were to take action, the chances of succeeding are slim."

Emperor Xue Ye's expression froze for a moment before he asked in surprise, "Oh? Such a thing has occurred?"

"If that is indeed the case, then there's no need to worry too much about Xu Sheng's safety. However, the extent to which he is valued by the Martial Soul Hall likely far exceeds our expectations."

As far as he knew, even members of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation did not receive this level of treatment!

"Father, are you worried that once Xu Sheng pledges loyalty to the Martial Soul Hall, he might become an enemy to our royal household?"

Xue Ye did not deny it, instead nodding in agreement, "Exactly!"

"Xu Sheng's cultivation talent is monstrously high. With the full support of the Martial Soul Hall, it's likely that in a few years, his strength will reach an extremely terrifying level!"

"Should he become an enemy to the royal household, it would be a very thorny issue!"

Xue Qinghe frowned and added, "But Father, from what I have learned in my time with Xu Sheng, he has no hostility towards the royal household!"

Emperor Xue Ye gave him a sidelong glance and explained, "I'm well aware of that. However, what he's joining is the Martial Soul Hall after all. Once influenced by them, people can change!"

The Martial Soul Hall is not a place where one can act on a whim. Sometimes, one has no control over their actions!

Xue Qinghe's pupils constricted sharply, "Father... then are you planning to... with Xu Sheng..."

The former shook his head without hesitation, "No, of course not. If we were to act against Xu Sheng and fail, he would then see the royal household as his enemy!"

"I hope that, after Xu Sheng arrives at the imperial palace, you can make contact with him again and try to win him over to our side."

He wasn't foolish enough to make an enemy on his own!

Xue Qinghe was momentarily stunned, "Then Father, does that mean you agree to the Hao Tian Clan's request to meet at the imperial palace?"

Xue Ye affirmed, "Indeed!"

However, it was necessary to warn the Hao Tian Clan beforehand to not cause any disturbances within the imperial palace!

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Hao Tian Clan!

The Sect Disciples who received the news immediately reported...

"Sect Master, Elders, we've received word from the imperial palace. Emperor Xue Ye has agreed to our request!"

"However, there seems to be a warning not to take any action within the imperial palace!"

Tang Xiao stroked his chin, pondering, "It seems Emperor Xue Ye has seen through our intent of choosing the imperial palace as the meeting place. Yet, unexpectedly, he's agreed to it!"

"Sect Master, could this be some kind of trick? Like the royal household and the Martial Soul Hall working together against..."

"Are you foolish? The royal household would never collaborate with the Martial Soul Hall. That would be harboring a tiger, inviting trouble!"

"Even so, something still feels off. Emperor Xue Ye probably has his own plans!"

"Regardless, the fact that Emperor Xue Ye has accepted our request is good news. Meeting within the imperial palace should allow Martial Soul Hall's people to let their guard down. It's the perfect opportunity for us to make our move!"

However, Tang Xiao glanced at the crowd and reminded them, "Elders, regarding whether or not to eliminate Xu Sheng, let's wait until we've met him in person to decide."

"I don't want this matter to leak prematurely and cause unnecessary misunderstandings!"

If the news of their intentions to make a move on Xu Sheng were to get out, both the royal household and the Martial Soul Hall would surely be on alert...

The other Elders looked at one another and understood the implications of his words, nodding in unison, "Yes, Sect Master, rest assured. We will not act without your command after we go to the imperial palace!"

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