Chapter 134: Snake Lance Douluo's Special

After saying goodbye to the three education committee members, Tang Shan picked up her school uniform and found her dormitory.

In terms of accommodation, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy is quite generous: Tianwei level students share a room of about 100 square meters with two other students, while Tianzhi level students also have a room of about 100 square meters, but each student lives alone; as for Heaven Dou level students, they can choose a place within the academy’s designated area and build a two-story loft.

It can only be said that even compared to the Shrek Outer Courtyard ten thousand or even twenty thousand years later, the accommodation conditions of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy are completely superior.

“Alright, Your Highness, I think I’m all done here. You can go ahead and take care of your business.”

Looking at Xue Qinghe, who had arranged everything for him from beginning to end, Tang Shan felt rather helpless.

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After inspecting Tang Shan’s dormitory and confirming that everything was in order, Xue Qinghe nodded and said, “Alright, if you need anything, just tell Senior Yu. I’ll have him stay at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. I’ll go and say hello to the noble children; I won’t be coming over later.”

Wow, Titled Douluo is protecting you! Tang Shan was deeply moved. Angel Sister is amazing! With such strong thighs, I really didn’t make a mistake in choosing her back then.

Seeing Tang Shan’s intense gaze, Xue Qinghe shifted uncomfortably. “Your gaze feels strange. Are you thinking something impolite?”

Tang Shan coughed lightly: ” Your Highness, you’re overthinking it. Do you think I’m that kind of person?”

As he spoke, his face was full of sincerity, and he looked directly into Xue Qinghe’s eyes.

Seeing Tang Shan looking at him so calmly, Xue Qinghe’s suspicions dissipated somewhat.

In the end, I still suffered from my lack of education. Who says that looking someone directly in the eyes is not lying? A person who is truly telling the truth will neither look away nor stare directly at you, but will be in a dynamic state of gaze.

“I’m leaving now. Be sure to let me know if anything happens.”

Xue Qinghe glanced at Tang Shan with some reluctance, but finally turned and left. Ultimately, everyone needs to have their own life, and she couldn’t always keep Tang Shan by her side. There were also some things that weren’t suitable for her to know for the time being.

“I’ll drive Your Highness home and then come over.”

Snake Lance Douluo said “Dao” to Tang Shan.

Snake Lance Douluo had no concerns about providing close protection for Tang Shan.

After all, even if he leaves, Xue Qinghe still has two Titled Douluo, Gold Crocodile Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo, by his side; if even Gold Crocodile Douluo can’t handle the opponent, one more or one less won’t make a difference.

After watching the two leave, Tang Shan lay on the bed, lost in thought.

Dugu Mansion

The Dugu Family’s residence is small and simply decorated; there are hardly any other guests around the house.

At this moment, a carriage with a frame made of thousand-year-old sandalwood stopped in front of the mansion. Dozens of pigeon blood rubies were adorning the edge of the curtain, swaying gently in the breeze and reflecting a dazzling halo.

The wheels are encased in thick Soul Beast sinews, rolling silently.

Around the carriage, soldiers in heavy armor stood solemnly, their armor bearing the prince’s exclusive insignia. Their hands rested on their swords at their waists as they vigilantly scanned the passersby.

” Lord Dugu, Tang Shan is exceptionally talented and has a deep mind. If he is allowed to grow, he will surely become the Crown Prince’s right-hand man.”

Even so, what if the eldest prince really does rise to the throne and Tang Shan uses the emperor to command the other princes? I hope Your Majesty can consider the greater good of Heaven Dou and expel Tang Shan from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.

The speaker’s voice was impassioned and passionate, filled with excitement and indignation. The intensity of his emotions made one believe that he was truly dedicated to public service.

This was a middle-aged man, appearing to be around forty or fifty years old, with an unnatural flush on his face. His noble appearance was tinged with a hint of ruthlessness. He was passionately expounding his opinions, while simultaneously slandering someone behind their back.

” Your Majesty has lost your mind. Doesn’t he know that the most important thing for an emperor is to maintain balance? If the eldest prince becomes too powerful, and then he is later made Crown Prince, aren’t you afraid that the Crown Prince will stage a coup and force him to abdicate?”

If it were me, I certainly wouldn’t do that. I would carefully consider the positions of all my sons and wait until my deathbed to issue an edict confirming the next emperor.

This person was none other than Prince Xuexin, Emperor Xue Ye’s younger brother.

How could he not be aware of the undercurrents that have been brewing in the Heaven Dou Empire lately? If he didn’t understand the situation, how could he have taken advantage of the changing landscape to make a fortune and maintain his extravagant lifestyle?

Recently, Xue Qinghe’s prestige has greatly increased, both in Emperor Xue Ye’s heart and in the court. In addition, he already has a good reputation among the people, and many people have been spreading rumors in private that Xue Qinghe is the only candidate for Crown Prince and the only heir to the throne.

Especially since the other side not only snatched Soul Master from Spirit Hall Genius After Tang Shan became Ning Fengzhi’s student, he truly lived up to everyone’s expectations.

How could this be allowed? If the crown prince and even the throne were decided early on, the situation in the Empire would not have fluctuated much at all; if the situation did not change, how could he possibly take a risk?

“Your Majesty, please act for the sake of the nation!”

Prince Xuexin bowed deeply, but a hint of resentment flashed across his face: Why am I not a Soul Master? Why must I compromise? Why, even though I saved this old man’s life, does he refuse to become my lackey?

Dugu Bo’s long, dark green hair fell loose like withered grass. His gray robe was woven from coarse hemp mixed with silk spun by poisonous silkworms. He exuded a chilling aura that seemed almost tangible, as if even the air itself had been saturated by the poison emanating from him.

He slightly raised his eyelids, his gaze sweeping over Prince Xuexin, who had been bowing for a long time. A hint of disappointment flashed in his emerald eyes, but on the surface, he replied, “Xuexin, then tell me, how should I get that Tang Shan expelled from school?”

Seemingly sensing that Dugu Bo’s words implied a move, Prince Xuexin suddenly sat up straight, his face filled with barely suppressed elation.

“Your Majesty, there’s really no need to force Tang Shan to drop out of school. Aren’t you skilled in using poison? Do you have any poisons that don’t harm the human body but can destroy Innate Soul Power or Martial Soul? Poison Tang Shan, destroy his talent, and then we can say that the First Prince misjudged him, insisting he was only seven when he was clearly eighteen. As for bone age, we can simply say Tang Shan…” He cultivated a special Self-Created Soul Skill, altering his skeletal structure so that his bones felt like those of a seven-year-old, even though he was already an adult.

Dugu Bo shook his head as he watched Prince Xuexin spouting spittle again: “One minute he’s saying Tang Shan will use the emperor to command the princes, the next he’s saying Xue Qinghe might stage a coup, and now he’s saying he poisoned Tang Shan. His words are all over the place. Could it be that he overused the drug and the side effects have damaged his brain?”

Thoughts raced through his mind, but in reality, Dugu Bo shook his head: “I don’t have that kind of poison.”

What does Xuexin take him for? He even destroyed the Innate Soul Power and Martial Soul with poison. Is that an effect that poison can achieve? Dugu Bo is skilled in using poison, but he’s not an omnipotent wish-granting machine that can give you whatever you want.

“I see. I was originally planning to use Xue Qinghe’s poor judgment of character to damage his reputation, but since there’s no such ‘poison’ involved, let’s forget about it.”

At this moment, the unnatural flush on Prince Xuexin’s face subsided slightly, and her mind seemed to clear up a bit.

” Lord Dugu, why don’t you force Tang Shan away? I’m sure with your reputation, Your Majesty will grant you that favor.”

What good will it do you to force him away?

Dugu Bo’s speech was flat, devoid of any emotion.

Prince Xuexin clearly hadn’t noticed this, and instead bluntly stated, “Once we force him out, it’ll be like removing a thorn in the side of the Crown Prince at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. Then, I can indirectly manipulate public opinion, and the entire Imperial Academy will fall into my hands. This is Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, after all, a place with countless advanced… ” The cradle of Soul Masters, and also the perfect place to build connections. Once I control this place, I’m sure I can become a key figure in the next change of the Dominator throne.

Prince Xuexin did not hide his thoughts from Dugu Bo. Over the years, Dugu Bo had helped him resolve many troubles, and he still trusted Dugu Bo immensely—especially after he once feigned a slip of the tongue, hoping Dugu Bo would help him poison Emperor Xue Ye, and the latter neither agreed nor reported him. Prince Xuexin’s trust in Dugu Bo reached a new peak after that.

“No, forcibly removing Tang Shan without a proper reason would severely damage my reputation.”

A glint of gold flashed in Dugu Bo’s eyes as he made up an excuse to brush it off. What a joke! Targeting Tang Shan? Leaving aside the Grandmaster behind him, whose Dao’s exact rank was unknown, Dugu Bo was certain he couldn’t possibly harm Tang Shan based solely on the method Tang Shan provided to cure his granddaughter.

Prince Xuexin frowned, wanting to say, “I saved your life, can’t I even let you lose a little reputation?” but he swallowed the words back.

Dugu Bo was, after all, a Titled Douluo. To receive his help and incur his debt of gratitude for saving his life was already a stroke of luck for him. He couldn’t risk ruining a future that was as bright as the other man’s very existence just for a moment of impulsiveness.

“Then poison him? Since he can’t be used by me, let’s destroy him and let him die quietly. Although it won’t damage the Crown Prince’s prestige, it’s at least equivalent to cutting off a powerful ally for his future.”

“You want me to poison the people Your Majesty favors? Do you think Your Majesty is a fool, or do you want to make it impossible for me to have a place in the Heaven Dou Empire?”

Dugu Bo’s voice clearly betrayed his displeasure; this time, he wasn’t faking it, but genuinely angry.

Putting aside the immense kindness Tang Shan had shown him and his granddaughter, Prince Xuexin’s plan was riddled with flaws. If Tang Shan were truly poisoned, the first person people would think of would be Poison Douluo —after all, he had the most notorious reputation for poison and was closest to Tang Shan.

One lived in Heaven Dou City, and the other lived right next to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy; he was definitely the first suspect.

Soul Master Soul skills have unpredictable effects, and all sorts of strange things can happen. If something is really discovered, can he still stand in the Heaven Dou Empire or even the entire continent?

Although Dugu Bo poisons and kills people, often wiping out entire families, he always acts with integrity and has never done anything clandestine.