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Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, "Yes, Father Emperor, next time I visit the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, I will convey your greetings on your behalf."

"However," Xue Qinghe spoke frankly, "relying solely on these ordinary Imperial Soldiers, no matter how numerous, I fear they are insufficient to defend the imperial palace adequately!"

Xue Ye furrowed his brows, "Qinghe, why do you say this?"

The former's words were undoubtedly questioning the military strength of the Tiandou Empire!!

If it were someone else, they would probably have been executed by now as a public example!

Xue Qinghe pursed his lips and patiently explained, "Father Emperor, I have personally witnessed the abyssal creatures launching an attack. Not only are they numerous, but each individual is extremely powerful. Ordinary soldiers facing them is almost a unilateral suppression!"

"Therefore, for the safety of the imperial palace and Your Majesty, it is imperative to dispatch Soul Masters for its protection!"

Of course, he was not really considering the royal household's interest, but if the imperial palace were truly attacked by abyssal creatures and breached, it would be a fatal blow to his own plans!

It would even affect the future territory of the Martial Soul Hall!

At that moment, Xue Ye finally showed concern, "This... Are the abyssal creatures truly so formidable that even the soldiers of the Tiandou Empire cannot defend against them?"

Since the former is not one to boast, if he says that ordinary Imperial Soldiers cannot withstand the abyssal creatures, it must be true!

Xue Qinghe wanted to criticize the other party, but he still held back, "Father Emperor, there is no exaggeration in what I've said. How about this, next time, I will ask Sect Master Ning to bring the body of an abyssal creature here."

"That way, you should be able to understand!"

Xue Ye nodded, "If that is so, then I trust your judgment!"

"So, according to your view, Qinghe, what should be done to properly defend the imperial palace?"

He wanted to hear the other party's suggestion!

After hesitating for a moment, Xue Qinghe stated his idea, "Father Emperor, in my opinion, we should dispatch one or two powerful Soul Masters to collaborate with the soldiers of the Tiandou Empire for the defense. Of course, they must all be composed of Soul Masters!!"

The Tiandou Empire was also secretly training an army of Soul Masters, though overall, the soul power ranks were not very impressive!

However, Xue Ye almost immediately rejected the proposal without hesitation, "No, that army composed of Soul Masters is like our trump card!"

"If we rashly employ them and many are killed or injured, the consequences would be unimaginable!!"

He never expected that the former would suggest this!

Yet, Xue Qinghe rarely reminded, "Father Emperor, using an army composed of Soul Masters is something that every empire could think of, so it's not really a secret!"

"Besides, since it's an army, it should be used when needed!!"

Feeling the seriousness in the former's tone, Xue Ye's thoughts also wavered, "Qinghe, are you serious?"

Xue Qinghe continued, "Father Emperor, we must secure the imperial palace first before considering anything else!!"

Xue Ye sighed, and then, unlike before, he did not decisively refuse, "Qinghe, this matter is very significant, allow me to consider it!!"

Using the trump card of the Tiandou Empire to counter a possible attack by abyssal creatures, is it really worth it?

He remained puzzled...

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly and did not continue to persuade, "Hmm, I trust you will make the right decision, Father Emperor!"

"All this is predicated on the scenario of the abyssal creatures launching an attack; it's also possible they won't do anything!"

Xue Ye did not wish to continue with the topic, waving his hand, "Alright, let's not talk about this. Was your trip to Seven Treasures Glaze Sect safe all the way?"

Xue Qinghe softly replied, "Yes, Father. There were army troops and Soul Masters accompanying me. We encountered no danger along the way."

"However, I think Father might be protecting me a bit too much."

Upon hearing this, Xue Ye let out a cold laugh, "Too much? Do you know what happened after you left?"

Xue Qinghe, looking puzzled, said, "Father, your son is unaware. Please enlighten me."

The former's tone gradually became colder, "After you left, Xue Beng, that child, was assassinated, and it was right within Sky Dou Imperial Royal Academy!!"

Assassinating Xu Sheng was a minor matter, but this was undoubtedly a provocation against the royal household!

Xue Qinghe feigned a panicked expression, quickly saying, "What?? Xue Beng was assassinated? Is he alright now?!"

At first glance, he appeared genuinely concerned for Xue Beng's safety.

Seeing his reaction, Xue Ye also showed a relieved expression, "Don't worry, Xue Beng is fine. The assassin was stopped by a teacher from Heaven Dou Royal Academy just in time!"

Xue Qinghe patted his chest, gasping, "That's good, that's good. Other brothers have already met with misfortune, I don't want Xue Beng to…"

Seeing this, Xue Ye was even more pleased, "The child Xue Beng is unlearned, but I didn't expect you, as his brother, to care so much about him!"

Xue Qinghe quickly retorted, "Father, how can you say that? Even if Xue Beng is unlearned, he is still a prince, a brother related to me by blood. I absolutely cannot just watch him get hurt!"

Xue Ye stroked his beard. "Very well, very well, I indeed have not misjudged you!"

This way, he wouldn't have to worry about leaving Xue Beng without a way out after passing the throne to the former.

It's just a pity that the child and Xue Xing were always very skeptical of Qing He, even suspecting him to be an impostor!

But he was not an impostor. Who could understand him better than his own father?

Xue Qinghe seemed to remember something and suggested, "By the way, Father, I actually have another proposal, which is to have the Soul Master who protects me personally also join the heavy duty of guarding the imperial palace."

That Soul Master had always been by his side, hardly able to convey information to Martial Soul Hall!

He must find a way to get rid of him!

Even if it might anger the former!

Xue Ye didn't quite understand this, "Why?? Without him protecting you personally, you might also be assassinated just like Xue Beng!"

Xue Qinghe patiently explained, "Father, since the assassin didn't target me, it must be because they knew I had a strong protector. Thus, even if we remove him, it's unlikely they'll notice!"

He was the one who had arranged for the assassination of the prince himself, so there was really no need to worry about safety threats!

However, Xue Ye surprisingly did not argue, nodding in agreement, "Alright, let's do it that way. Since you've brought it up, it must be well thought out. Let him be in charge of protecting the imperial palace, indirectly protecting you as well."

While the other party was also considering the interests of the royal household, it was natural for him not to refuse, lest he chilled Qing He's heart...

After all, this child was the future of the Tiandou Empire. He absolutely needed to be treated well!

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