Douluo: The Second Lady of the Worship Hall, decisive in killing

Chapter 318 The Duke of the Underworld

After more than half a month of trekking through mountains and rivers.

The carriage carrying Ye Xi and the others finally arrived at the gate of the Duke of Youming's mansion.

The guards standing in front of the Duke's mansion looked at the stopped carriage and the Frost and Snow Pavilion emblem on it with astonishment in their eyes. The two guards exchanged a glance, and the guard on the left immediately went into the Duke's mansion to report the matter to His Excellency the Duke.

Under the watchful gaze of another guard, the carriage door slowly opened, and Zhu Zhuqing stepped out of the carriage first.

"Forehead……"

"Why is the Second Miss back?"

"The second young lady is returning at this time, and she's even riding in a carriage bearing the Frost and Snow Pavilion's insignia..."

The guard's eyes kept shifting before he bowed to Zhu Zhuqing and addressed her as "Second Miss".

Zhu Zhuqing nodded to the guard and then looked away from him, turning her gaze to the carriage.

Under Zhu Zhuqing's watchful gaze, Ye Xi and Ling Yuan stepped out of the carriage and headed towards the Duke of Youming's mansion.

Because Zhu Zhuqing was there, she had no intention of having anyone announce their arrival. Instead, she led Ye Xi, Ling Yuan, Gui Bao, and the others directly into the Duke of Youming's mansion.

I have just entered the Duke of the Underworld's mansion.

Zhu Zhuqing then heard a very familiar voice.

"Little sister, you're finally back."

"You don't know, your mother misses you very much."

Zhu Zhuyun walked over from the front, first bowing slightly to Ye Xi, and then turning her gaze to Zhu Zhuqing, showing a deep sisterly affection.

"Feigning concern."

Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly, no longer looking at Zhu Zhuyun, but instead looking behind Zhu Zhuyun.

Behind him, a burly middle-aged man walked over with his hands behind his back.

Ye Xi's gaze also fell on the middle-aged man.

Furthermore, judging from the aura of authority that he exuded, whether intentionally or unintentionally, he was the Duke of the Underworld Duke's Mansion.

"Greetings, Pavilion Master Ye, and the two Your Excellencies with titles."

"May I ask why Pavilion Master Ye has traveled all this way to our Netherworld Duke's Mansion?"

Duke Youming smiled gently, but his gaze secretly drifted towards Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing led Ye Xi and the others back to the Duke of Youming's mansion. He already had a guess in his mind about what it was for, and he began to devise a plan.

The Duke of Youming's mansion and the Star Luo royal family have been linked by marriage for generations.

If Ye Xi really came because of Zhu Zhuqing's engagement, he really didn't have any good ideas.

Although the Duke of Youming's mansion held a prestigious position in the Star Luo Empire, he himself was merely an eight-ring Soul Douluo. Therefore, even on his own territory, he was reluctant to offend Ye Xi.

After all, Ye Xi brought two Title Douluos with him.

Moreover, not long ago, Frost Snow Pavilion had just destroyed the once number one sect in the world: Haotian Sect.

Seeing the ever-changing expressions in the eyes of the Duke of Youming, Ye Xi smiled.

"I came to the Duke of Youming's mansion as a guest at the invitation of Zhu Qing."

"This is my first time in the Star Luo Empire. I would like to stay at the Duke of Youming's mansion for a few days. I hope the Duke won't mind."

Ye Xi gently twirled her fingertips, and at that moment, Ling Yuan and Gui Bao, who were standing behind her, also turned their gazes toward Duke Youming.

"What are you saying, Pavilion Master Ye?"

"Since you are Zhu Qing's friend, then Pavilion Master Ye may stay as long as you wish."

Duke of the Underworld gestured for him to enter.

"Zhu Yun, take Pavilion Master Ye and your sister to the main hall to rest first."

"Since this is Pavilion Master Ye's first visit, I will arrange for the staff to prepare the banquet."

As Duke Youming spoke, he headed off in the other direction. Watching Duke Youming leave, Zhu Zhuqing turned her gaze to Ye Xi beside her. She opened her mouth, about to say something, when she saw Ye Xi raise his hand and give Zhu Zhuqing a reassuring look.

As for what the Duke of the Underworld was instructing his subordinates to do, Ye Xi knew very well.

It is true that a banquet has been arranged.

But it is also true that someone secretly sent messages to the Xingluo royal family.

Ye Xi simply didn't care. To be precise, Ye Xi's main objective was the Star Luo Royal Family.

Zhu Zhuyun led the way, her gaze secretly drifting towards Zhu Zhuqing, but when she saw Ye Xi beside her, a very subtle sense of apprehension appeared in her eyes.

Come to the hall.

Guests and hosts took their seats separately.

After Zhu Zhuyun had her maid prepare tea and pastries, she turned her attention to Ye Xi: "Sect Master Ye, is there anything you would like? I can have someone prepare it for you."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xi gently waved her hand.

"No need to bother."

"I'll have Zhuqing show me around the Duke's mansion later."

Ye Xi answered softly, her fingertips lightly tapping the armrest of the chair as she waited for the Duke of Youming to return.

It took about half an hour.

Duke Youming then entered the hall and sat down in the main seat.

Duke Youming glanced at Zhu Zhuqing with a veiled look before tentatively asking, "Sect Master Ye, is there anything else you wish to discuss with us?"

"If our Netherworld Duke's Mansion can help, we will do our duty without hesitation."

Duke Youming twirled his teacup, mentally preparing himself to answer Ye Xi's question.

"There is something, but the Duke of Youming has made the decision, so there's no need for him to worry."

Ye Xi glanced meaningfully at Duke Youming.

Hearing Ye Xi's answer, Duke Youming couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He naturally understood what Ye Xi was trying to say.

Simply put, you can't make the decision about Zhu Zhuqing's matter, so there's no need for you to keep trying. When someone who can make the decision comes along, I will naturally handle it.

Duke of the Underworld was quite pleased with this result.

After all, he didn't want to offend the Frost and Snow Pavilion, and he couldn't afford to offend the Star Luo Royal Family. If they could come up with a solution themselves, that would be the best outcome.

all in all.

As long as things don't involve their Underworld Duke's Mansion, everything will be fine.

As for blood ties and family affection.

Due to generations of intermarriage with the Xingluo royal family, there is blood ties, but probably not much.

"Sect Master Ye, I have already instructed people to prepare a banquet."

"If the preparations do not meet the expectations of Pavilion Master Ye, I hope Pavilion Master Ye will forgive me."

As Duke Youming spoke, his gaze gradually turned to Zhu Zhuqing: "Zhuqing, you've just returned. Why don't you go see your mother with Zhuyun first? She often misses you."

Duke of the Underworld's voice was very gentle.

Zhu Zhuqing rose from her seat, bowed slightly to Duke Youming, and then followed Zhu Zhuyun toward the backyard.

After they all left.

Ye Xi and Duke Youming then started chatting.

Although they appeared to be chatting, they were actually both waiting, and both were waiting for the same person.

Ye Xi and the other members of the Star Luo royal family wanted to first gauge the royal family's attitude.

The Duke of Youming and the others were also members of the Star Luo Royal Family, and they wanted to see the outcome of the talks between the Royal Family and the Frost Snow Pavilion.