A Bite of Douluo Continent

“As for the fifth brother…” Dai Youyuan’s voice turned bitter. “He admires the strong, so he follows Dai Yuansheng around every day, becoming his little shadow. He obeys that bastard’s every word. But he probably never thought that his favorite older brother would take his life.”

As he spoke, tears welled up in Dai Youyuan's eyes.

The man did not shed tears, but he did not go to the sad place.

“So… I’m not going to be the emperor anymore.” Dai Youyuan’s face showed a hint of relief. “There aren’t many good people in the Dai family.”

"The Dai family considers themselves to be white tigers, but even tigers don't eat their cubs."

"If the Dai family were to become an ordinary family, would they be able to reclaim the kinship they once lost?" he murmured softly, as if in a dream.

Seeing his once spirited and arrogant older brother Youyuan reduced to this state, Xu Changling felt a pang of pain in his heart. He remained silent for a moment before slowly asking, "Then, why me?"

“I don’t trust anyone else.” Dai Youyuan perked up a bit and chuckled. “I remember when you were young, your ideas were always different from others, which led to you being targeted and ostracized quite a bit, but you remained stubborn. I agree with many of your ideas. Although you have been ostracized by Dai Yuansheng over the years, you have also brought a lot of new vitality to Xingluo.”

“I’ve heard a lot of praise for you in the Zhen Dong Army…” Dai Youyuan exclaimed. “If you were to become emperor, you would surely be a good one. As for me, after so many years in the army, I just want to enjoy my family life now.”

"You..." Xu Changling glanced at Dai Youyuan with a strange look, hesitated for a moment, and then said in a low voice, "Aren't you unmarried? Do you have an illegitimate child?"

Without children, where does the joy of family life come from?

"Cough cough cough!" Dai Youyuan coughed twice and glared at Xu Changling. "If you don't have any illegitimate children, then you've found your long-lost nephew."

At this point, Dai Youyuan's face lit up with a smile.

What is a woman?

Isn't that a stumbling block on the path of cultivation?

Having a nephew is already a blessing. When I have some free time, I'll give this little guy a good workout.

"A nephew who has been separated from us for many years?" Xu Changling was stunned for a moment, then searched his memory. As if he had remembered something, his expression changed slightly, and a hint of joy appeared on his face. "The Fourth Prince's child is still alive?"

“Yes!” Dai Youyuan chuckled. “I must say, that child really looks like my fourth brother, they’re practically identical.”

"So, I don't want to be emperor anymore. I just want to be a rich man in Xingluo City and enjoy life. I'll leave this mess to you. The capable should do more."

Originally, Dai Youyuan planned to take Keke back to the military base, but since Keke wanted to stay here, he changed his mind.

Those greenhorn soldiers in the army, none of them are as fun as my nephew.

Once the mess is cleaned up, I can enjoy a peaceful and carefree life.

Xu Changling's expression kept changing, and finally he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll take this seat!"

"That's more like the spirited Xu Changling of the past." Dai Youyuan nodded in satisfaction.

Pretty!

They finally managed to shift the blame.

"But you have to agree to two conditions!" Xu Changling's eyes gleamed as she stared intently at Dai Youyuan.

"Go ahead and tell me, I'll think about it." Dai Youyuan said with a nonchalant expression.

“First, you can give up the throne, but the first thing I will do when I become emperor is to give the Dai family a hereditary Grand Duke position.” Xu Changling looked at Dai Youyuan. “I want to ensure the Dai family’s wealth and prosperity.”

“Heh…” Dai Youyuan chuckled and shook his head.

What kind of condition is this? This is clearly reciprocating a favor. That Xu Changling guy…

"Okay, what's the second condition?"

"From now on, the Xu family will have one more ancestral rule." The starlight in Xu Changling's eyes shone even brighter. "If any descendant of the Xu family is incompetent and foolish in future generations, the throne will be returned to the Dai family. If anyone breaks this oath, may they be punished by heaven and earth!"

"Whatever you say, I agree." Dai Youyuan sighed softly, stood up, and walked out of the palace.

Who can say what the future holds?

Xu Changling probably has too high hopes for his descendants.

Once the throne is obtained, who would voluntarily relinquish it?

In this world, there is only one Dai Youyuan.

Xu Changling watched Dai Youyuan's departing figure quietly, the starlight in his eyes almost converging into an endless sea of ​​stars.

I won't forget!

The Xu family descendants will never forget!

I, Xu Changling, will inscribe this ancestral precept into the martial spirit of all my descendants!

Star Crown Martial Soul: Born to swear an oath, die to break the oath!

Chapter 229 Parting is Imminent (A short chapter of 3,000 words)

"Congratulations to you two, you've successfully graduated!" As Qi Han spoke with a smile, Qin Yue and Qin Yao cheered and hugged each other.

The two girls practiced day and night for half a month and finally met Qi Han's requirements, and were able to independently support the business of Hanshi.

"Keke... will she come back?" Suddenly, Qin Yue seemed to have thought of something and asked in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, the three of them fell silent.

Two days after the storm that swept through Xingluo City, Keke was taken away by a man named Dai Youyuan when the business opened that afternoon.

It wasn't until then that Qi Han and the Qin sisters learned about Ke Ke's background.

Qi Han had expected this, but for the Qin sisters, it was still too sudden.

Qin Yao quickly accepted Ke Ke's departure, but Qin Yue seemed unable to accept it, appearing listless during the past two days of business.

Gently squeezing her younger sister's hand, Qin Yao whispered, "He probably... won't be coming back."

Keke is the only surviving bloodline of the deceased former fourth prince, and is also the nephew of Dai Youyuan, the Emperor of the Empire and the Prince of Zhendong. Such a status is simply unattainable for the Qin sisters.

She knew what was on her sister's mind.

During the time she spent with Keke, this little girl may have fallen for him.

But given the vast difference in their current status, she didn't believe there was any possibility for them to be together again.

Now, all I can do is slowly comfort my sister.

Hopefully, she can gradually let it go after a while.

"Don't overthink it, anything is possible." Qi Han smiled slightly and said nothing.

Although Coco didn't say anything to him, he had a vague feeling that Coco might come back.

That's why he didn't hire a new waiter.

"Tonight is probably my last night operating in Xingluo City. Starting tomorrow at noon, you will need to operate on your own." Qi Han smiled slightly and pointed to the dining area on the first floor. "I will change the dining area on the first floor tonight into a hot pot dining area just like the one on the second floor. I believe you are already proficient in using the various cooking tools in the kitchen."

"All the keys have been given to you. Oh, and the rest area on the third floor is reserved for you; you can stay there. It'll be much more convenient than commuting every day..."

Is the boss leaving too?

Although they were mentally prepared, listening to Qi Han rambling on about the various things happening in the store, the two women couldn't help but feel even more downcast, and their faces showed expressions of sadness and reluctance.

"Don't be like that." Qi Han couldn't help but be speechless when he saw the expressions on the two women's faces. "Star Luo City and Shrek City are very close, only a few hours away. You can come to Shrek City to see me when you have time. I will also come back to Star Luo City to see you occasionally."

That seems to be true.

Hearing Qi Han's words, the two women felt a little better.

"Alright, it's getting dark, you should head home now and be careful on the road."

As he spoke, Qi Han pushed open the shop door for the two women.

Qin Yue, with her head down, had just stepped out of the store when she bumped into a tall figure. She wasn't paying attention and was knocked down. Just as she was about to fall to the ground, the figure suddenly reached out a hand, grabbed Qin Yue's wrist, and pulled her back.

"You!" Qin Yue steadied herself and was about to vent her frustration when she suddenly looked up and saw the person's face, and froze.

"Uh... Sister Qin Yue? I... I was hoping to make it in time for the evening opening..."

"It seems... I'm still too late?"

Tears welled up in Qin Yue's eyes and slowly dripped down her cheeks. In an instant, she burst into laughter through her tears. She punched the muscular figure in the waiter's uniform in the chest hard before pouting her pink lips.

"Idiot, you're not too late!"

...

After seeing off the Qin sisters and Keke and the other two, Qi Han carried Gulu up to the third floor and began packing his things.

Faint noises could be heard coming from the first floor; it was the sound of Ruyi helping with the renovations on the first floor.

After a brief chat with Keke, Qi Han learned that Keke had been away these past few days because Dai Youyuan had taken him to hone his skills and absorb his first spirit ring.

It's impossible for a normal Soul Master to absorb a thousand-year Soul Ring with their first Soul Skill, but Keke is already a teenager with a fully developed body. With the refinement and nourishment of some rare and precious materials, his physical strength has reached the Soul Master level, so it's not entirely impossible for him to absorb a thousand-year Soul Ring beyond his age limit.

Dai Youyuan was truly willing to spend a fortune on his nephew.

Keke will naturally not live in Hanshi anymore; he has a family now.

He and Dai Youyuan will both be living in the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion from now on.

Perhaps... it should be called the White Tiger Duke's Mansion now?

Qi Han picked up the invitation to the new emperor's coronation from the bedside table and smiled slightly.

Two days after the storm, the new emperor's coronation ceremony began. The invitation in Qi Han's hand was personally delivered by Xu Changling. Since he had nothing else to do, he was happy to watch the excitement and broaden his horizons before leaving.

As a result of the coup in the Star Luo Empire, the original prime minister, Xu Changling, became the new emperor of the Star Luo Empire.

Xingluo remained Xingluo, and did not change its national name because of this.

Xu Yiyun, whom Qi Han still vaguely remembered, became an imperial princess in a daze.

Recalling the bewildered expression on the face of that quirky girl as she received the princess's crown, Qi Han couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Xu Changling's ascension to the throne should have faced numerous obstacles, but his excellent reputation among the people, coupled with the fact that the only remaining member of the former royal bloodline—Dai Youyuan—voluntarily relinquished the throne, rendered the obstacles ineffective.

As for the original Prince of Zhendong, Dai Youyuan, he could no longer be a prince.

The Star Luo Empire does not have the concept of a king with a different surname.

But the first thing Xu Changling did after ascending the throne was to bestow a new title upon Dai Youyuan.

Hereditary Grand Duke, Duke of the White Tiger.

After two days of living in fear and trembling, the massive storm that swept through the royal family and overthrew the dynasty was peacefully transformed before the eyes of countless people.