Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 126 Why Bother? There are things to do and things not to do! (Third Update)
As darkness fell, the rain ultimately failed to fall. The sultry evening breeze gently swept across the city walls of Wu'an, bringing with it a sense of desolation.

Dai Chengfeng's expression was stern as he patted Zhu Fan on the shoulder, "Don't worry, Uncle!"

“I know, he is different from Dai Xuan. Dai Xuan was just Dai Tian’s nephew before.”

"Besides, since Dai Tian has openly supported Davis, even if I kill Dai Tian directly, no one except the Overseers will say a word..."

"After all, the struggle for the throne in the Star Luo Empire has always been like this."

"But he is Xu Guotao!"

A cold glint flashed in Dai Chengfeng's eyes. "He is a general of my Star Luo Empire who holds a large army and commands hundreds of thousands of troops on the border. It is no exaggeration to call him a regional governor."

"Moreover, it is backed by the Xu family of the reclusive Xingguan Sect, and its interests in the imperial court are also deeply intertwined..."

Hearing Dai Chengfeng's words, Zhu Fan breathed a sigh of relief, gently patted his chest, and the worry on his face eased slightly.
"As long as you know!"

"Your uncle thought you were young and impulsive, and that you wanted to kill Xu Guotao."

"Looks like it was Uncle who was overthinking things."

"Chengfeng, Xu Guotao's matter still needs to be considered carefully."

As he spoke, Zhu Fan picked up the tea that Dai Xuan had prepared earlier but had no chance to enjoy, and was about to breathe a sigh of relief.

"When you ascend the throne in the future, how you deal with him will be entirely up to you... Pfft~"

However, before Zhu Fan could even drink the tea, he suddenly spat it out.

Dai Chengfeng suddenly looked towards Jinshan Pass, "But I can't wait that long!"

"Xu Guotao, I will kill him within a month!"

"Cheng Feng!"

Zhu Fan's eyes widened, his face full of anxiety. "Why can't you understand? If you kill Xu Guotao, it's the same as offending the Star Crown Sect."

“You are not the Star Emperor yet; you still have to compete with Davis.”

“Now that Dai Tian has publicly supported Davis, if you offend Xingguanzong, Xingguanzong will definitely step in to support Davis as well.”

"Wouldn't that be..."

"Wouldn't that be even better?" Dai Chengfeng suddenly revealed a meaningful smile. "Eliminating the Overseer faction and the Star Crown Sect together would be a double blessing!"

"Pfft~"

Zhu Fan spat out another mouthful of tea, his face filled with astonishment: "A ghost's double blessing!"

“Chengfeng, apart from Xu Guotao, no one else in the Star Crown Sect is provoking you. Why do you have to make things difficult for them?”

At this point, Zhu Fan glanced around, then lowered his voice and advised, "Uncle knows that Xu Guotao helped Dai Xuan and oppressed the residents of Wu'an City, but didn't that mean not many people died?"

"Why should you go against Xu Guotao for the sake of a few ordinary people?"

"If you let Xu Guotao go this time, he will definitely be grateful to you. In the future, it will not be impossible for you to win Xu Guotao over."

"At that time, even with Dai Tian's support, Davis will have no chance to turn things around."

"On the contrary, even if you manage to kill Xu Guotao, at most you will gain more love and respect from the people of Wu'an City, but you will be met with your father's questioning, after all, that was killing a high-ranking official without authorization!"

“Davis and Dylan will surely fan the flames…”

"Why bother?!"

Dugu Bo and Ye Renxin, who were standing nearby, nodded subconsciously upon hearing Zhu Fan's words.

After all, the effort and reward for both are completely disproportionate!

Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan also looked at Dai Chengfeng with complicated expressions, pursing their lips and remaining silent.

"Really? Why bother?"

Faced with Zhu Fan, Dugu Bo, and Ye Renxin's puzzlement, Dai Chengfeng chuckled lightly, but there was no hesitation in his eyes.

"It's simply a matter of knowing what to do and what not to do!" "In this world, not everything can be measured, nor can everything be used as a bargaining chip... This is my bottom line!"

"When I wield my sword, I only seek clarity of mind and a clear conscience!"

After saying that, Dai Chengfeng slowly walked down the city wall. "But don't worry, Uncle."

“I’m not a reckless man. I won’t lead my men straight to Jinshan Pass. After all, those soldiers aren’t from Wu’an City.”

"I will plan this matter slowly!"

At this moment, Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief, exchanging a joyful glance, as if to say...

Chengfeng did not disappoint us!

The two then laughed happily, following Dai Chengfeng's retreating figure with light steps, "Chengfeng, wait for us..."

"Chengfeng, Chengfeng...you, sigh!"

Zhu Fan watched Dai Chengfeng's resolute departing figure and called out to him a few more times, his voice full of helplessness.

"Idiot, sigh..."

Despite saying this, Zhu Fan's eyes were full of satisfaction, and his face was beaming with joy.

Very contradictory.

Zhu Fan hoped that his nephew would give up on retaliating against Xu Guotao, since this would maximize his own interests.

But he didn't want it to be like that.

After all, what's the difference between Dai Chengfeng, who only considers his own interests and gains, and the countless officials on the Douluo Continent?
At that time, he...

How could he, Zhu Yan, and all the soldiers of Wu'an City be willing to die for him?
"Perhaps this is precisely the personal charm of His Highness Chengfeng?"

At this moment, Ye Renxin stepped forward and patted Zhu Fan on the shoulder, "This is also the reason why I was willing to bring Lingling to this completely unfamiliar Star Luo Empire!"

"After all, if Prince Chengfeng were truly just a petty and mercenary man, he wouldn't be able to impress this old man, nor would he impress the old poisoner..."

As he spoke, Ye Renxin looked at Dugu Bo and asked with a smile, "Don't you think so, old poison master?"

Dugu Bo did not reply upon hearing this.

Instead, watching Dai Chengfeng's resolute retreating figure, his eyes were full of admiration, and he couldn't help but let out a rare, hearty laugh: "Star Luo Empire, I've come to the right place! Haha..."

Dugu Bo's meaning is clear!

Looking at the smug and pleased Dugu Bo and Ye Renxin, Zhu Fan gave a wry smile, "Good fortune may be a harbinger of misfortune, and misfortune may be a harbinger of good fortune. I didn't expect that although Chengfeng might offend the Star Crown Sect because of this, he would win the hearts of two powerful figures, one of whom is even a Title Douluo..."

"Did we make a profit or a loss?"

Zhu Fan quickly shook his head, putting those thoughts aside, and said to the two, "Let's go back to the City Lord's Mansion to rest. After all, we've been traveling for months and must be tired."

"it is good!"

Ye Renxin and Dugu Boying responded.

Soon, Zhu Fan gave Zhu Yan and Li Zhizhao a brief instruction to handle the aftermath, and then he led Dugu Bo and Ye Renxin toward the City Lord's Mansion.

However, just as the three entered the city lord's mansion and were about to head to the backyard, they suddenly stopped.

Roar--

With a deafening roar of a tiger, three tornadoes suddenly rose from the ground above the training ground.

Among them, there were flashes of thunder, with power capable of shaking the heavens.

"This is?"

Zhu Yan stared at Dai Chengfeng on the training ground, his mouth slightly agape, his eyes filled with surprise.

"Has your mind become clear, and have you gained some insight?"

(End of this chapter)