Douluo: This soul master has a little bit of luck

Chapter 90 The Biggest Winner: Qian Renxue, the Sole Heir to the Throne

News of the avalanche and the deaths of several of his followers from the meteorite quickly spread throughout the Heavenly Dou Academy.

The vast majority of people either gloated or applauded this explosive news.

In short, it's good that Avalanche, that spoiled brat, died!

But the most exciting part is yet to come.

The next day, at the court assembly.

In front of his ministers, Emperor Xueye named Xue Beng for a series of crimes, including bullying men and women, forcing women into prostitution, and engaging in forced buying and selling.

Finally, there were three charges against him: speaking inappropriately, acting recklessly, and disrespecting his teachers.

These three charges may seem to be the least serious among the series of crimes committed by Xue Ye, but the ministers knew that these three major crimes were the reason why Emperor Xue Ye was making such a big fuss.

If Avalanche had been lucky enough not to die under the meteorite, these three charges alone would have been enough to demote him to a commoner.

Of course, since Avalanche is dead, the punishment falls on the others.

First, there was Xue Beng's biological mother, who was effectively relegated to obscurity due to her poor parenting.

Prince Xuexing was also affected and was punished by being confined to his home for six months, forbidden from stepping out of his house without Emperor Xueye's permission.

The reason why Prince Xuexing was punished so lightly, besides his status, was also related to Dugu Bo.

Who doesn't know that Dugu Bo once owed Prince Xuexing a favor?
Even if Emperor Xueye wanted to severely punish Prince Xuexing, he had to give Dugu Bo some face.

Apart from them, others were not so lucky.

Among the henchmen who were killed by the meteorite along with the avalanche, there were two earls, three viscounts, and four barons.

These nobles were all stripped of their titles, and those who held important positions in the empire were also stripped of their positions.

The one who rose to power was naturally the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's faction.

With his "accidental" death in the avalanche, Xue Qinghe became the sole heir to the empire.

This prompted the ministers, who were previously observing the situation, to consider aligning themselves with the Crown Prince.

Those in the Crown Prince's faction were overjoyed upon hearing the news.

To die in an avalanche—isn't that a stroke of good luck?
As for whether anyone suspects that Avalanche's death was also a premeditated murder?

No, not at all.

After all, how can human intervention intervene in a natural disaster like a meteorite?
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At the same time, Tiandou Academy.

On a lush green meadow, Qi Lin led Xiao Wu and the others to visit the Royal Fighting Team's training ground.

The training methods of the Royal Fighting Team members are quite conventional: during the day, they train in simulated environments that suit them, and in the afternoon, they gather together for actual combat training.

Qi Lin glanced at it briefly. Qin Ming's teaching of the Royal Fighting Team members mainly focused on imparting practical combat experience and analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of each member in battle. Among the traditional teachers, he was doing a pretty good job.

At the very least, the practical experience he imparts is definitely more authoritative than that of Yu Xiaogang.

After all, Yu Xiaogang's soul power level is what it is. Once Tang San and the others reach a higher level, he won't even be able to catch their figures when they actually fight, let alone teach them.

The only thing we can do is to devise tactics based on the effects of Tang San and the others' soul skills.

However, real battles between Soul Masters are not like turn-based games where you use one skill and I use another.

How effective can tactical deployment solely rely on soul skills?

Do you think your teammates will stay with you forever?

On the grass, the four members of the Royal Fighting Team—Graphite, Stone Mill, Oslo, and Wind Control—are conducting two-on-two combat training.

Meanwhile, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Qi Lin sat on a bench in the distance watching the four-on-two battle.

At this moment, Dugu Yan suddenly asked curiously, "Brother Qi Lin, I heard that yesterday Xue Beng, that playboy, came to cause you trouble, but ended up being killed by a meteorite?" Ye Lingling also cast a curious glance over. This matter was the talk of the town in Tian Dou Academy and even the entire Tian Dou City, and many people were curious about the specifics.

Qi Lin nodded and then briefly recounted the details.

Dugu Yan exclaimed in shock, "What has Xue Beng lost his mind? Knowing your talent and identity, he still dares to cause you trouble so openly."

“Once this gets out, even if he didn’t provoke Rongrong or get killed by the meteorite, he will definitely be severely punished by Emperor Xueye.”

For a moment, I couldn't tell if he was genuinely stupid or just pretending.

Qi Lin smiled lazily, then said, "Perhaps this is related to my friendly conversation with His Highness the Crown Prince the day before."

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were both taken aback.

The former asked strangely, "Are you saying that the avalanche came to cause trouble for you because you were getting too close to the Crown Prince?"

"He won't..."

"Still not giving up on the throne, are you?"

Qi Lin shrugged, looking completely unconcerned.

"Avalanche is dead, so there's no point in speculating about it now."

Dugu Yan said, "That makes sense. Anyway, it would be a good thing if scum like Xue Beng died."

Ning Rongrong laughed and said, "Sister Yanzi, you and Lingling are also at Tiandou Academy. Speaking of which, with your beauty, has Xue Beng ever bothered you?"

Dugu Yan scoffed and said, "He dares to harass me?"

"My grandfather personally sent me to the academy. He was like a toad trying to eat swan meat, trying to get close to me all the time. In the end, I gave him a good beating and almost crippled his third leg."

Ning Rongrong gave her a thumbs up when she heard this.

"This is Sister Yanzi!"

Then he looked at Ye Lingling.

Ye Lingling smiled shyly on her quiet face and recalled, "When I first came here, I was also harassed by Xue Beng, but later Sister Yanzi stood up for me and beat Xue Beng up, which made him behave."

Ning Rongrong and the others suddenly realized what was going on.

Everyone chatted for a while, each adding their own comment.

Dugu Yan suddenly said, "By the way, isn't Brother Qi Lin level 50? Why haven't I seen you hunting for soul rings?"

Qi Lin laughed and said, "On my first night at Tiandou Academy, Sister Na happened to come back, so I went with her to Sunset Forest to absorb my fifth spirit ring."

"Oh, by the way, after I absorbed the spirit ring, I also met your grandfather, Yanzi."

"What!" Dugu Yan looked over curiously, then said, "Brother Qi Lin, you actually met my grandfather?"

"Yes, the process of me absorbing the spirit ring was a bit too noisy, which attracted your grandfather here."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan hurriedly asked, "My grandfather didn't do anything to you, did he?"

Dugu Yan knew her grandfather's personality very well. Apart from doting on her immensely, he was quite eccentric towards everyone else.

That's why Dugu Yan was afraid that Dugu Bo might do something to Qi Lin.

Based on their current interactions, Dugu Yan still has a good impression of this lazy and relaxed younger brother, Qi Lin.

Of course, this liking doesn't mean being in love, but rather it's more like the affection between siblings.

After all, what girl wouldn't like a younger brother who is incredibly handsome, talented, has a pleasant voice, and can even cook?

Especially for a mature and sophisticated woman like Dugu Yan, she really likes a younger brother like Qi Lin.

(End of this chapter)