I really am a Titled Douluo

Qian Renxue reacted as if provoked, speaking with a threatening tone, "You... don't talk nonsense. The things Xu Sheng said before are still unconfirmed!"

Porcupine Douluo chuckled awkwardly, "Naturally, how could we ever tarnish the reputation of the Holy Daughter!"

"But speaking of which, I've never heard of such abyssal creatures before!"

Serpent Spear Douluo agreed, "I haven't heard of them either, it's as if they popped out of thin air. Could it be a concocted act by the upper three families?"

"Is there really a need to report this matter back to the Worship Hall?"

Qian Renxue immediately denied, "Impossible!"

"I have seen those abyssal creatures with my own eyes; they are entirely different beings from soul beasts!"

"This matter must be reported in full to the Worship Hall, it's even more important than the affairs here at the imperial palace, do you understand?"

Since she had put it that way, Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo naturally couldn't object and nodded their heads...

"Alright, you all may leave now. I'm somewhat weary these past few days, and I would like to rest properly!"

Seeing this, Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo also tactfully took their leave...

When the palace was reduced to solitude, Qian Renxue couldn't help but sigh, "I say I want to rest, but can I really fall asleep?"

She had yet to take a stand with the people of the upper three families as to whether she should connect them with Xu Sheng!

Such an unexpected headache...

Especially that Xu Sheng. He once boldly claimed that I would be his future wife...

Yet he hasn't visited the imperial palace in so long, obviously not taking me to heart!

Hmph, I can't fall for his sweet words ever again...

Right, and then there's Ning Rongrong from the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect. I wonder when Xu Sheng got involved with her, but the way she cares about him, it's clear to anyone that something is off!

Had it not been within the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect at the time, I would've taught her a lesson myself!

Qian Renxue realized how much concern she harbored for Xu Sheng and quickly shook her head, "No, no, why is Xu Sheng the only thing on my mind?"

"It must be because he's involved in too many matters; that's why I can't stop thinking about him!"

With this thought, she finally calmed down...

She then reached up to touch her forehead and murmured, "Alright, it's time to think about serious matters!"

After speaking, she released a weak soul power fluctuation, transforming into the likeness of Xue Qinghe...

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The next day!

Early in the morning, Xu Sheng was summoned to the great hall of Pope Hall...

Seeing Bi Bidong sitting on the Pope's Chair, Xu Sheng was quite puzzled, "Your Holiness, why summon me this early? Didn't I make myself clear about yesterday's matter?"

He had recounted the situation in great detail yesterday; surely there must be another significant issue!

Bi Bidong's gaze lingered on Xu with a complicated expression, "This has nothing to do with yesterday's matter!"

"Just today, someone sent a letter specifically for you!"

Xu Sheng too was surprised, "You must have read it already, Your Holiness? Who might it be from?"

Surely it wasn't the High Priest?

Bi Bidong raised an eyebrow, probing, "You don't know?"

Xu Sheng affirmed, "Your Holiness, I have not been in contact with the outside world recently, as you are well aware."

Bi Bidong hesitated, finding some reason in his response...

Then, she spoke with a serious tone, "This letter was sent from the imperial palace!"

Xu Sheng was stunned, "Imperial palace??"

He had anticipated it might be the upper three families or Sea God's Island, but it never crossed his mind that it would be the imperial palace!!

Bi Bidong nodded, "Correct, the letter is signed by the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire, Xue Qinghe."

Xu Sheng expressed his understanding and pursued further, "I see, then Your Holiness, may I know what the letter says?"

He now understood why the former had shown such a complicated expression!

The letter turned out to be from his own daughter, Qian Renxue, who was also the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire!

However, Bi Bidong did not rush to explain and instead changed the subject, "Let's not talk about that for now, Xu Sheng, you do know the true identity of the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire, right?"

Xu Sheng did not deny it, "Yes, I know he is impersonated by someone from the Martial Soul Hall!!"

Bi Bidong pressed her lips together, appearing somewhat indecisive...

Finally, she blurted out, "Then, are you on good terms with Little... the impersonating Crown Prince, Qian Renxue?"

Xu Sheng could also sense something, "Yes, we can be considered friends!"

It seemed that the former was indeed very concerned about her own daughter, or else she wouldn't have asked such pointless questions!

Bi Bidong seemed to stare with a scrutinizing gaze, "Really just friends??"

Xu Sheng gave an ambiguous answer, "Currently, just friends!"

But Bi Bidong still intended to pursue the matter...

Bi Bidong suddenly stood up, "Currently? Xu Sheng, what do you mean by that, could it be..."

Xu Sheng, too, was somewhat unclear about the other party's thoughts and thus reminded her, "Your Holiness, although I stayed in the Tiandou Empire Palace for a while, I barely met with Qian Renxue a few times!"

"What you're suggesting is a bit too unrealistic!"

Bi Bidong gradually calmed down as well, "That's... true, too!"

With the kid's personality, it was impossible she would take an interest in anyone else!

Immediately afterward, she stopped beating around the bush...

"Alright, let's get back to our previous topic."

"Little... Qian Renxue's letter says she wishes to invite you to meet with the people from Hao Tian Clan under the identity of the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire!"

"My guess is, the upper three families, knowing they cannot assassinate you, want to use the royal household's power to defuse the conflict!"

Xu Sheng pondered for a while, "Hmm... To meet with the people from the upper three families? There's no need to worry about the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, but as for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect and Hao Tian Clan, I am not sure if they genuinely want to negotiate or if they are using this opportunity to eliminate me in one fell swoop!"

Bi Bidong was not surprised by this response, "It seems you are also wary, so just reject the invitation!"

"The upper three families dared to brazenly make a move in my Pope Hall, completely disregarding me, the Pope. And now they want to reconcile? There's no way I will let them have their way!"

Yet, Xu Sheng gave an unexpected reply, "No... I want to meet them!"

Bi Bidong frowned, "Xu Sheng, Hao Tian Clan and Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect are after your life, why would you..."

Suddenly, her pupils contracted sharply, "Wait, are you doing this because of the abyssal creatures?"

Xu Sheng was not so rash, he probably wasn't intending to discuss the assassination attempt at all!

Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Correct, didn't the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect encounter an attack by abyssal creatures? I want to find out the details!"

"So I must meet with them!"

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