Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 19 What else can I say?

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"Is the First Prince here to plead for that idiot?"

Before Xue Qinghe could speak, Dugu Yan spoke first.

"It's not that I'm pleading for your life." Xue Qinghe sat down.

“Barth was indeed wrong in what happened yesterday.”

"But Poison Douluo rarely goes out, and there is not much discussion about him in the Soul Master world. The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul is also so rare. They really didn't mean to offend you."

Dugu Yan is Dugu Bo's granddaughter. This fact only circulates among the Soul Masters in Tiandou City, and it gradually spread from the Tiandou Royal Academy. It was not announced nationwide, so even if the outside world knew about Poison Douluo, they did not know that he had a granddaughter.

Although Dugu Yan revealed her identity and mentioned that her grandfather was the Poison Douluo, people don't believe you just because you say it.

If someone randomly jumps out on the street and claims to be the offspring of an elder of the Spirit Hall, do you think everyone would believe them?

Barth was arrogant and angry at the time, and his guards only knew how to obey orders.

Moreover, how many Title Douluos are there on the entire continent?

It's really hard to believe that such a legendary figure is someone I've never heard of, and no one of any significant influence has come forward to corroborate his story.

"So, they're somewhat excusable?" Dugu Yan said.

“That’s not what I meant,” Xue Qinghe said.

"Barrs rarely goes out and has been spoiled since childhood. This is his first time in Tiandou City, so he is indeed a bit naughty."

“I have already given him a good talking-to, and he has realized his mistake and sincerely wants to apologize to you.”

"Sincere and earnest?" Dugu Yan raised an eyebrow.

"So why doesn't he come himself, but instead sends you, the First Prince, to act as his intermediary?"

"Of course he's here too." Seeing that Dugu Yan was showing signs of relenting, Xue Qinghe quickly got up, called out to the outside of the shop, and summoned Bals, who was waiting outside, in.

"After realizing that he had offended Senior Poison Douluo, Barth was filled with fear and unease. But given what had just happened, he dared not come to your residence to apologize rashly, so he could only ask me to introduce him."

"What happened yesterday was indeed my recklessness, but I really had no intention of offending Poison Douluo. I hope Miss Dugu will forgive me." Barth nervously lowered his posture to the lowest possible level.

Dugu Yan remained unmoved, her expression still indifferent, and she didn't even bother to acknowledge her.

Seeing this, Xue Qinghe had no choice but to speak again, "Yanzi, Barrs is also my cousin. I am responsible for what he did in Tiandou City. I apologize to you here."

With that, Xue Qinghe bowed solemnly.

"Your Highness, you..." Dugu Yan hesitated.

Ultimately, it was Xue Qinghe who stepped in to help them yesterday; otherwise, who knows what kind of trouble would have ensued.

However, she simply couldn't let this guy off the hook; she was still furious!
"Yanzi, I'm not trying to excuse Barrs. He made a mistake, and that's that. Today, whether he's punished or beaten is entirely up to you. I only beg you to spare his life for my sake and not tell Poison Douluo about this," Xue Qinghe pleaded.

He could still plead on Dugu Yan's behalf, but if the matter got to Dugu Bo, he would be completely finished!

Everyone knows what kind of person Dugu Bo is. Once he finds out that Dugu Yan was bullied and almost got into trouble, there is absolutely no way that Bals will survive!

“This…” Dugu Yan hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Xuan Ming.

"What do you propose?"

Xuanming was taken aback. "Do I even have a say in this matter?"

“Of course, I escaped unscathed yesterday. I was just scared. This idiot didn’t know my grandfather’s name, so it wasn’t intentional. The Crown Prince saved us, so I can let it go for his sake,” Dugu Yan said.

"But the reason you were so badly injured yesterday was because of this guy."

"Tell me, what should we do with him?"

Upon hearing this, Barth, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, tensed up again.

Xue Qinghe was speechless at this point. Advising Dugu Yan to give him face was already his limit; saying anything more would be going too far. "Are you sure you want me to say it?" Xuanming asked.

“I can be very rude.”

“No matter how awful it is, he has to listen.” Dugu Yan glanced at Bals.

The latter immediately lowered his head.

“Alright, I wouldn’t call it punishment, but I have a question,” Xuanming said.

"Just now, the First Prince and this Prince were saying that yesterday's events ultimately stemmed from not recognizing the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul and not knowing the name of the Poison Douluo."

"They apologized because of Poison Douluo, because you are Poison Douluo's granddaughter, not because of what happened yesterday itself."

"They think they were wrong because they provoked you, the granddaughter of a Title Douluo, not because they did anything wrong yesterday."

"If what happened yesterday had happened to two children from ordinary families, then it would have been the right thing to do, wouldn't it?"

“This…” Dugu Yan was stunned.

Ye Lan and the others in the shop were speechless for a moment.

After all, though it's harsh, it's the truth.

“Since that’s the case, I have neither a noble birth nor anything to Poison Douluo. My status is lowly, so it doesn’t matter if I’m beaten to death. Why bother asking me such a question?” Xuanming said.

"I have no right to speak here."

“That’s not what I meant,” Dugu Yan quickly said.

“But that’s what they mean,” Xuanming said.

“They are looking for you and Poison Douluo, not me, yet you are asking me to decide what to do.”

"You've already said you won't pursue this further, so what can I say? What could I possibly say?"

"Although I almost died, what else can I say but to generously forgive His Highness?"

"Should we kill him?"

"I..." Dugu Yan was a little anxious, but she didn't know how to start the conversation.

“Miss Dugu has already dropped the matter, so who do you think you are, acting so aggressively here?” Barth couldn’t help but say.

"He's just a slave, don't think too highly of yourself..."

“Barth!” Xue Qinghe interrupted sharply.

"Apologize to this young man."

"I apologize to him?" Barth looked incredulous.

"Qinghe, are you serious?"

"Apologize!" Xue Qinghe was about to unleash a torrent of curses.

Return the slaves?
Are you brain-dead?!
Whether it was that strange domain yesterday or Dugu Yan's difficult attitude now, it all shows that this kid can't possibly be a slave!
Moreover, Dugu Yan has always been in Tiandou City and there is no record of her leaving the city recently. This child who suddenly appeared has a close relationship with her, which means that this child is very likely brought back by Dugu Bo!
Even if you don't take this kid seriously, you still have to give Dugu Bo enough face!

“Fine.” Barth looked at Xuanming with extreme reluctance.

"I……"

"Alright." Dugu Yan's face turned completely cold.

"Your Highness, as you have seen, given his attitude, I think there is no need to say anything more."

"I remember your kindness in saving me."

"Similarly, my grandfather will also know about what he does."

(End of this chapter)