Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

Xue Qinghe's eyes lit up slightly, but quickly returned to calm.

He asked calmly, "What does the teacher mean...?"

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is willing to support His Highness the Crown Prince."

Ning Fengzhi spoke clearly, word by word.

Xue Qinghe remained silent for a moment, seemingly savoring the weight of those words.

Then, the corners of his mouth slowly turned up, revealing a genuine smile.

His smile was gentle and sincere; anyone who saw it would feel that he was a prince who had finally gained his teacher's approval and was genuinely happy.

"Teacher, you're finally willing to support me."

Xue Qinghe's voice carried a hint of emotion as he said, "I have been waiting for this day for a long time."

"I've kept Your Highness waiting."

Ning Fengzhi bowed slightly, his attitude respectful and natural.

The two stood under the ancient pine tree for a while longer, exchanging some trivial words.

Xue Qinghe glanced at the sky, cupped his hands in farewell, and said, "Teacher, I still need to return to the city to handle government affairs, so I won't stay any longer."

"I'll come see you again another day, teacher."

"Your Highness, please take care."

Ning Fengzhi escorted the Crown Prince to the mountain gate and watched him board the carriage.

The carriage drove down the mountain road, its wheels making rhythmic sounds as they rolled over the bluestone pavement.

Ning Fengzhi stood in front of the mountain gate, watching the carriage gradually disappear into the distance. The smile on his face slowly faded, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

This move has finally been made.

……

At the end of the mountain road, an inconspicuous carriage was parked in the woods by the roadside.

Xue Qinghe's caravan stopped as it passed the carriage.

His Highness the Crown Prince lifted the carriage curtain, said something to the guards outside, then got out of the carriage and walked towards the carriage parked in the woods.

Salas had been waiting inside the carriage for quite some time.

The platinum bishop left the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School an hour earlier than Xue Qinghe, citing "busy religious affairs" as the reason, but in reality, he was waiting for His Highness the Crown Prince.

Accompanying him in the same carriage was a tall, stern-faced middle-aged man—the Serpent Spear Douluo.

He is one of Qian Renxue's personal bodyguards, a level 93 Title Douluo with unfathomable strength.

"Your Highness."

Salas bowed slightly, and Serpent Spear Douluo nodded in agreement.

Xue Qinghe boarded the carriage and sat down opposite the two men.

The curtains were drawn, and the interior of the carriage was dimly lit, with only a small lamp casting a faint glow.

"Ning Fengzhi has agreed to support me."

Xue Qinghe got straight to the point, speaking in a calm tone, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

Salas was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and asked, "He hadn't expressed his opinion before, so why is he suddenly willing now?"

After a moment of contemplation, Serpent Spear Douluo slowly spoke, guessing, "Perhaps it's because Ning Rongrong has grown up, and Sect Master Ning also needs to consider the next generation."

"Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is one of the three upper sects, it is ultimately a support sect with limited direct combat capabilities."

"He needs to pave the way for his daughter's future, and he also needs to find a powerful backer for the sect's future."

"Makes sense."

Xue Qinghe nodded and sighed, "Ning Fengzhi is a very shrewd person."

"He won't do a deal that loses money."

“Support me now, and when I ascend the throne in the future, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will be credited for supporting the emperor, and its status will naturally rise accordingly.”

"Your Highness is wise."

Salas offered a compliment.

Xue Qinghe waved his hand, his expression turning serious, and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore."

"How's the poisoning of Yang Wushuang going?"

Salas replied, "Yang Wushuang has been working hard to prepare it. He is using a slow-acting poison, colorless and odorless, as instructed by His Highness. It is mixed into Emperor Xueye's food and drink and will not be detected in a short time."

"But it will take some time for the toxins to accumulate to a level that would make the Emperor sick."

"Tell him to speed up."

Xue Qinghe's tone left no room for doubt as he said, "Dugu Bo hasn't shown up for more than half a year. This is our best opportunity."

"When that old poisoner was around, we never dared to make a move, for fear that he would notice something."

"Now that Dugu Bo is not in Tiandou City, it's the perfect time to make a move."

Serpent Spear Douluo interjected, "Your Highness, I have already investigated."

"Dugu Bo did indeed return to the Dugu family, and Dugu Yan also went back."

"It is said that Dugu Bo has made a new breakthrough in his poison skills and is leading his clansmen to cultivate them."

"He probably won't be returning to Tiandou City anytime soon."

"God help me too."

Xue Qinghe's lips curled up slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"With Dugu Bo gone and Ning Fengzhi siding with me, if we don't act now, when will we?"

"Your Highness."

Salas hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Isn't this too hasty?"

"If the Emperor Xueye were to suddenly fall ill, there would inevitably be discussions throughout the court and among the people."

"What if someone suspects..."

"What do you suspect?"

Xue Qinghe coldly interrupted him, saying, "It's no secret that Father is getting old and his health is deteriorating."

"Isn't it normal for him to fall ill?"

"Besides, with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School supporting me, who in the court would dare to speak recklessly?"

Chapter 397 The Soul Ring's Age is Revealed, Tang Hao Makes Another Move

Salas opened his mouth, but ultimately kept it closed.

He knew that His Highness the Crown Prince was right.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the number one auxiliary sect in the world, with abundant wealth and extensive connections. Its influence in the Heaven Dou Empire is second only to the royal family.

With their support, Xue Qinghe's influence in the court will greatly increase, and even if someone has doubts, they won't be able to cause any trouble.

"Oh, right."

Xue Qinghe suddenly remembered something and asked, "How are the arrangements going with Avalanche and Cedar?"

"I have already made arrangements for Prince Avalanche and Duke Cedar."

Salas replied, "Their every move is under our surveillance."

"Once Emperor Xueye falls ill, we'll have plenty of ways to deal with them."

"it is good."

Xue Qinghe nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Once Emperor Xue Ye falls, neither of them, uncle and nephew, will be spared."

Serpent Spear Douluo and Salas exchanged a glance but neither spoke.

Xue Qinghe leaned against the side of the carriage, closed his eyes, and had a meaningful smile on his lips.

The carriage fell silent, with only the sounds of wheels rolling over the road and horses' hooves echoing along the mountain path.

Xue Qinghe opened his eyes and looked through the gap in the carriage curtain at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's mountain peak, which was faintly visible in the distance.

The mountain peak stood majestically in the morning light, and the buildings on its slopes were bathed in a warm glow from the golden sunlight.

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School..."

He muttered to himself, his voice so low that only he could hear it.

"With your support, I'd like to see how that woman, Bibi Dong, can suppress me now."

The carriage drove out of the mountains and forests, merged onto the official road, and sped towards Tiandou City.

……

Deep within the Starry Sky Forest, in a secluded valley.

The waterfall cascades down from a cliff hundreds of feet high, its roar like thunder, deafeningly loud.

At the foot of the waterfall, a shirtless boy was wielding a black iron hammer, smashing it repeatedly against a boulder in front of him.

The hammer struck, shattering the stone, sending fragments flying. The boy's body was covered in sweat, which glistened in the sunlight.

This person was none other than Tang San.

After the Soul Master Competition, Xiao Wu's identity was not revealed as in the original story.

However, when they left Spirit City, they were attacked by the Spirit Hall because of Tang Hao's matter.

Tang Hao led Tang San away to lure the pursuers, while Xiao Wu followed Flander back to Shrek Academy and arrived safely.

After that, Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar decided to travel across the continent to improve their strength.

The members of Shrek Academy made a pact to reunite in five years and vow to win the next Soul Master Competition.

However, their agreement did not include Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.