Douluo Continent: The creation of Jixia Academy made Bibi Dong drool with envy.

Chapter 63 The aftermath was still ongoing, and secret discussions took place in the Prince's residence.
The personal appearance of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, along with his thunderous rebuke and extremely sincere apology, undoubtedly changed the tense situation of the street confrontation instantly.

His gentle yet dignified demeanor, and his impeccable words, not only showed sufficient respect to the Jixia Academy but also skillfully preserved the face of the Tiandou royal family.

Dongfang Yao was still annoyed by Xue Beng's arrogant attitude.

But one shouldn't hit a smiling face, especially since the person who stepped forward was the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, and Ning Fengzhi—the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the father of Ning Rongrong, a reserve member of their own Xiaochu Team—was also present, constantly trying to smooth things over.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is serious."

Gongsun Li, who was relatively more adept at socializing among the group, stepped forward upon seeing this, smiled and returned the greeting, her tone neither humble nor arrogant.

"What happened today is not Your Highness's fault, nor is it related to the royal family."

It was just a small misunderstanding between us and His Highness the Fourth Prince.

Since His Highness has intervened to mediate, let's leave it at that.

Her words both gave Xue Qinghe a way out and showed that Jixia Academy did not want to escalate the matter.

Dugu Yan and Xuan Mo nodded slightly, which was considered as acknowledging Gongsun Li's statement.

Zhu Zhuqing stood silently to the side, watching the scene before her, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

She never expected that her temporary predicament would involve the Crown Prince of the Empire, and even bring her into contact with the mysterious and powerful Jixia Academy.

She glanced at the Jixia students who had stood up for her, a subtle, complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

What she longs for is this kind of situation where, in times of crisis, her companions can stand up without hesitation and share the burden together.

Unlike Shrek Academy, where people superficially call each other brothers but actually fight their own battles, and even... share troubles but not necessarily share hardships.

Thinking that these people from Jixia Academy had offended the fourth prince of the Heaven Dou Empire for no reason because of him, he realized that they were the ones from Jixia Academy.

Moved, Zhu Zhuqing suppressed the exhaustion from the previous battles and constant travel, and silently stood with Dongfang Yao and the others, demonstrating her stance through her actions.

Seeing that the students from Jixia Academy had softened their stance and were willing to let the matter drop, Xue Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief.

He expressed his apology again and sternly ordered Xue Beng to immediately apologize to all the students of Jixia Academy and the frightened Miss Zhu Zhuqing, and punished him by sending him back to the Prince's residence to reflect on his mistakes for a month, forbidding him from going out.

Avalanche was now ashen-faced, his heart filled with humiliation and... a trace of indescribable fear.

He never expected that his whim to maintain his playboy persona would lead him to run into a brick wall at Jixia Academy.

He looked at the students of Jixia Academy and their completely different attitudes toward him and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe—they were disdainful toward him, but polite toward Xue Qinghe.

Xue Beng's last remaining hope of recruiting students from the Jixia Academy was completely shattered.

He clearly realized that this mysterious and powerful force could never be used for his own purposes.

And if Jixia Academy is truly successfully recruited by his good brother, Xue Qinghe…

Then, his avalanche will never be able to recover, and he might not even be able to keep his current peaceful life of barely surviving.

A tremendous sense of crisis gripped his heart like a venomous snake.

Under Xue Qinghe's icy gaze, Xue Beng had no choice but to offer a humiliating, perfunctory apology to Dongfang Yao, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others. Then, escorted by guards, he slunk away from the scene.

The street disturbance seemed to have subsided.

Xue Qinghe exchanged a few more pleasantries with Dongfang Yao and the others, his words filled with admiration for Jixia Academy and appreciation for these talented young people. He then invited them to visit the Crown Prince's residence when they had time before leaving with Ning Fengzhi and the others, satisfied.

However, the impact of this incident is far from over.

Upon returning to the prince's residence, Xue Beng locked himself in his room and frantically smashed everything he could to vent his humiliation and anger.

"Jixia Academy, Xue Qinghe, you two just wait for me!"

His face was contorted, and his eyes were filled with resentment.

Just as he was becoming hysterical, a calm voice came from outside the door.

"Your Highness, calm down."

Immediately afterwards, the door was pushed open, and a middle-aged man with a refined appearance, deep eyes, and dressed in princely attire slowly walked in.

It was Xue Beng's uncle, and also one of the few members of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family who truly cared about him and had always secretly supported him.

"Uncle Emperor!"

Upon seeing Prince Snowstar, Avalanche seemed to have found its pillar of support and excitedly rushed towards him.

"Uncle, you must stand up for me! Those people from Jixia Academy and Xue Qinghe, they... they've all bullied me."

Prince Xuexing looked at Xue Beng's disheveled state, a hint of helplessness and... barely perceptible disappointment flashing in his eyes.

He had naturally heard about what happened on the street today.

Prince Xuexing was also quite troubled by Xue Beng's offense against Jixia Academy. Just how powerful was Jixia Academy now?!

That was a behemoth that even his elder brother, Emperor Xueye, had to treat with utmost care. How dare that fool Xuebeng provoke it?

However, after listening to Xue Beng's embellished and tearful account of the events, Prince Xue Xing's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

He pondered for a moment and slowly said:

“Beng’er, this matter… may not be all bad.”

"what?!"

The avalanche was stunned.

"Think about it carefully."

A glint of wisdom shone in Prince Xuexing's eyes.

"The people from Jixia Academy, while assertive in the face of your provocation, did not go for the kill. Even after the Crown Prince intervened, they were willing to settle the matter peacefully."

What does this mean? "

"This shows that... they are indeed as rumored, unwilling to get too involved in worldly disputes!"

Especially…the internal affairs of our Heavenly Dou Empire.”

"As for their different attitudes towards you and the Crown Prince..."

Prince Xuexing sneered.

"That's because the Crown Prince is now the heir apparent, representing the face of the empire. It's only natural for them to give him face, but that doesn't mean they will genuinely pledge allegiance to him!"

"How could a power that dares to reject even the emperor's request for an alliance be easily recruited by a mere crown prince?"

Prince Xuexing's words were like a wake-up call, gradually clearing up Xue Beng's chaotic thoughts.

"What does the Imperial Uncle mean?"

"I mean."

A glint of light flashed in Prince Xuexing's eyes.

"Jixia Academy is very likely... to not side with anyone; they just want to remain neutral."

As long as we don't provoke them, they won't become our enemies.

"As for the Crown Prince..."

Prince Snowstar patted Avalanche on the shoulder.

"He wants to use the Jixia Academy to consolidate his position, and even... to deal with us. He's probably miscalculated!"

"but."

Prince Xuexing then changed the subject.

"Just to be on the safe side, we still need to confirm the true attitude of Jixia Academy."

"Does the Imperial Uncle have a solution?"

"Avalanche," Xue Beng asked hastily.

"Ah."

Prince Snowstar nodded.

"Do you still remember Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, who was almost cornered and hunted down by the Spirit Hall back then?"

"Of course I remember. It was you, my royal uncle, who overruled all objections and took him in at our Heaven Dou City, giving him a place to stay."

"Yes."

A hint of smugness flashed in Prince Xuexing's eyes.

"Dugu Bo will always remember this kindness."

As far as I know, Dugu Bo seems to have already joined the Jixia Academy!

"I will write a letter and send it secretly to Dugu Bo. I will use this favor to let him sound out the Jixia Academy's opinion."

"As long as we can be sure that Jixia Academy will not interfere in the internal struggles of our royal family, then... Beng'er, your chance has come!"

In Prince Xuexing's eyes, a glint of ambition shone.

(End of this chapter)