socalfunplaces Chapter 56 Dugu Bo: Why should I believe you?
Chapter 56 Dugu Bo: Why should I believe you?
Chapter 56 Dugu Bo: Why should I believe you?
A dozen minutes later.
Tang Chuan was led into a spacious and bright reception room.
This reception room is over 100 square meters. The floor is paved with a single piece of green jade, smooth as a mirror. There are openwork screens made of fragrant wood placed in the four corners. The furnishings in the room are simple yet exude royal style.
"Please wait a moment, Your Highness the Crown Prince will be here shortly." The guard led Tang Chuan into the hall, turned around, bowed respectfully, and announced loudly.
After saying this, he bowed slightly, left the reception room, and gently closed the door behind him.
Tang Chuan glanced around briefly, then casually found a chair and sat down, his gaze slightly lowered. A moment later, he heard unhurried footsteps outside the door.
The door was gently pushed open, sunlight streamed in, and a young man slowly walked in.
The newcomer wore a brocade robe with gold trim, had short golden hair tied back, handsome features, and a gentle and refined temperament. He was none other than Qian Renxue, who was disguised as Xue Qinghe.
"Brother Tang, long time no see? I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
Qian Renxue smiled and stepped into the hall, her gaze falling on Tang Chuan, a barely perceptible glint in her eyes.
"Brother Xue, it's been a long time." Tang Chuan stood up immediately after seeing Qian Renxue walk in, cupped his hands slightly, and said respectfully and naturally.
With a gentle smile, Qian Renxue waved her hand lightly and said calmly, "Brother Tang, there's no need for such formality. We don't need to be so reserved with each other."
As she spoke, she slowly walked to the main seat and sat down, her gaze falling on Tang Chuan. Her tone held a hint of curiosity as she asked, "But Brother Tang, how did you know I was the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Chuan's lips curled up slightly, and he explained with a smile:
"This is not difficult at all. When I entered the school, I heard Teacher Sun Buyu mention the word 'Your Highness' many times. In this Heaven Dou Empire, there are only two people who are respectfully addressed as Your Highness. One of them is Xue Beng, whom I beat up on my first day of school."
As he said this, a smile appeared in his eyes, and his tone was somewhat playful.
"Then the identity of the other person is not hard to guess."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback, then laughed heartily, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Well done, Brother Tang! You are indeed exceptionally quick-witted and have keen observation skills."
"However, you've come here today not just to catch up with me, have you? May I ask what brings you here, Brother Tang?"
"Actually, it's nothing serious. It's just that I've recently become interested in pharmacology. As you know, my martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, which has a certain healing ability. I wanted to try combining this healing ability with pharmacology." Tang Chuan smiled slightly and made up a story.
"Unfortunately, I know very little about medicinal herbs on the mainland, especially some rare and precious herbs. I only have a superficial understanding of them. I searched through the academy's collection of books, but I couldn't find a single book that systematically records this information. So I thought, Brother Xue, you are very knowledgeable and have a rich collection of books. Maybe I can ask you for a book on rare and precious herbs to take a look at."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.
"Suddenly starting to study pharmacology? And wanting to read books about rare and precious medicinal herbs..."
Qian Renxue couldn't help but ponder. Her intuition told her that Tang Chuan probably wanted more than just to study medicine.
However, she didn't show it on her face; instead, she nodded slightly and replied in a gentle tone:
"So that's what it was about. Brother Tang is truly extraordinary. He doesn't just focus on cultivating his martial spirit, but also thinks about how to expand the potential of his martial spirit. I admire him."
At this point, Qian Renxue paused, a hint of regret in her voice:
"However... you've come at a good time. While I have a large collection of books, I don't currently have any specifically on rare and precious materials. But if you really need them, I can send someone to look for them for you. If I find them, I'll definitely do my best to locate them and have them delivered to you at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. What do you say?"
"Then thank you very much, Brother Xue." Upon hearing Qian Renxue say this, a look of joy flashed in Tang Chuan's eyes, and he immediately stood up and cupped his hands in thanks.
His purpose in coming here was to bet that Qian Renxue would definitely have a way. With the Spirit Hall's resources, how could they not find books about rare and precious materials?
Even if the Spirit Hall doesn't have it, there's still Chrysanthemum Douluo, isn't there?
He definitely has books that record rare and precious materials.
"No need to thank me, it's too formal for us to say thank you." Qian Renxue waved her hand.
Just then, Tang Chuan gently stroked the soul tool with his palm, and with a flash of light, he took out an exquisite light gold brocade box.
"Huh? What's this?"
Seeing this, Qian Renxue raised her eyebrows slightly, revealing a hint of doubt, and said.
Tang Chuan handed over the brocade box, smiling lightly:
"This is rabbit jerky I made myself. You mentioned before in the Starry Sky Forest that my roasted rabbit meat was quite good. I thought that since I've come to ask you for a favor this time, I couldn't come empty-handed, so I made some new snacks for you to try."
"Dried rabbit meat?"
With some surprise, Qian Renxue took the brocade box and gently lifted the lid. A fragrant aroma wafted out. Inside, dark brown jerky was neatly arranged, each piece cut extremely finely, and faintly glistening with oil.
"Brother Tang, I didn't expect you to have such a fondness for rabbit meat." Qian Renxue said with a slight smile, picking up a piece of dried rabbit meat.
"If you don't like it, I'll change it to roast chicken next time," Tang Chuan said with a faint smile.
"Of course I like it, why wouldn't I?"
Qian Renxue chuckled, picked up a piece, and chewed it slowly. Instantly, a tender and mellow flavor spread between her lips and teeth. The meat was firm but not dry, fragrant but not greasy, leaving a lingering fragrance in her mouth.
"Hmm? It tastes really good. With your skills, it's a waste for you to be a Soul Master; becoming a chef would be your best career choice."
"Even Soul Masters need to eat; you can't fight if you're full." Tang Chuan shrugged and said seriously, "Don't you think so? Hahaha."
The two then enjoyed tea and chatted casually, the atmosphere relaxed and natural, filled with laughter.
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Half an hour later.
Tang Chuan walked slowly out of the Crown Prince's residence. His expression was calm, and his steps were steady. He left directly.
Inside the Crown Prince's reception room, Qian Renxue sat alone in the main seat, her hand gently stroking the teacup, her gaze fixed on the tea, seemingly lost in thought.
A moment later, a golden light flickered slightly in front of her, and then a man wearing a golden robe and holding a serpent spear suddenly appeared. It was Serpent Spear Douluo.
"Young Master," Serpent Spear Douluo knelt on one knee and said respectfully.
Qian Renxue raised her eyes slightly and said calmly, "Go back to Wuhun City, find Elder Yueguan, and tell him that I want to borrow his Immortal Treasure Record."
"Understood, subordinate." Upon hearing this, Serpent Spear Douluo paused slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he simply nodded silently.
As the words fell.
The Serpent Spear Douluo's figure flickered, like a golden shadow, and he disappeared from the spot in an instant.
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Meanwhile, on the other side...
Tang Chuan was on his way back to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
It was getting late, and there were few pedestrians on the streets.
He chose a secluded path leading to the back gate of the college.
The path is flanked by high walls, dense vegetation, and dim lighting. Occasionally, a gentle breeze rustles through the leaves.
Suddenly, Tang Chuan stopped in his tracks, his body trembled slightly, and he felt an inexplicable chill rise from the soles of his feet and spread up his spine, making him shiver involuntarily.
"It's summer, why do I feel cold?"
"Wait, is someone there?"
Tang Chuan frowned slightly and looked around. The path was still silent, but there was an inexplicable sense of coldness and oppression in the air, as if something was watching from the shadows.
And at that very moment.
Tang Chuan suddenly noticed that there were people about ten meters away in front of him.
There stood a man, an old man in a green robe, whose eyes were as cold as a venomous snake, making people afraid to look him in the eye.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Tang Chuan's expression hardened. He thought to himself, "Dugu Bo?! Why would he suddenly come looking for me? Haven't I gone to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well yet?"
The next moment, before he could even think it through, Dugu Bo's cold and deep voice rang out: "Boy, is it you who told my granddaughter that you could cure the poison in her body?"
"Yes, senior, I did say that..." Upon hearing this, Tang Chuan remained calm, nodded slightly, and cupped his hands in a slight gesture.
However, he hadn't finished speaking.
With a flash of green light, Dugu Bo appeared before Tang Chuan like a ghost.
The next second, a terrifying pressure of soul power emanated from Dugu Bo's body and then crashed down, sweeping towards Tang Chuan like Mount Tai, causing the space to freeze.
Instantly, Tang Chuan felt a violent jolt in his internal organs, as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer. His knees buckled, and he almost collapsed to his knees. Even speaking became extremely difficult.
"You have a close relationship with Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, while I am a guest of Prince Xue Xing." Dugu Bo's eyes, as sharp as a venomous snake's, were fixed on Tang Chuan, his voice cold, deep, and piercing: "Tell me, why should I believe you aren't trying to harm my granddaughter?"
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