Douluo Continent: Starting with a Void Treasure Trove

Chapter 156 Xu Tianran

After eating and drinking his fill, Xu Yang stretched.

"How wonderful!"

Xu Yang couldn't help but sigh.

"Alright, you little lazybones—"

Zhang Lexuan chuckled and gave Xu Yang a light critique.

"You're going to see that Crown Prince today, aren't you? Be careful. If things get really bad, I'll go with you—"

Zhang Lexuan's words were half concern and half suggestion.

Xu Yang shook his head slightly, clearly rejecting Zhang Lexuan's suggestion.

"Don't worry, Sister Lexuan."

"The Crown Prince's Eastern Palace isn't some dragon's den or tiger's lair, and he wouldn't be foolish enough to do anything to me there. Just like I said yesterday, I went there—only to make a statement."

I'll be going now.

"Sister Lexuan, wait for me at home. After I finish this matter, I will take you to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy to handle your appointment as the team leader teacher."

As Xu Yang spoke, he used spatial teleportation to leave.

Zhang Lexuan stared at the spot where Xu Yang had disappeared for a long time without saying a word, seemingly lost in thought.

Xu Yang was not directly teleported to the palace. The entire Sun and Moon Palace was covered by a huge soul-guiding array, and the space inside the palace was also specially reinforced.

With his current strength, he could easily sneak into the palace unnoticed, but there was absolutely no need for him to.

He took his identity token and went to the palace.

Based on Xu Yang's understanding of Xu Tianran, he estimated that Xu Tianran would receive the news almost immediately after he entered the palace.

In recent years, as Emperor Riyue's condition has worsened, Xu Tianran has begun to take on various political affairs.

It's probably just a matter of whether he wants to or not to bestow upon himself the title of regent.

While the guard looked surprised and immediately went inside to report, Xu Yang waited patiently outside.

With a jolt, he charged straight in. It wasn't impossible for Xu Yang, given his status, but that would bring a lot of unnecessary trouble.

In comparison, this normal approach is more suitable for him.

Xu Yang could understand; someone who might not even appear in the palace once every few years couldn't possibly make all the guards recognize him.

Aside from big names like Jing Hongchen, these are all procedures that must be followed.

As expected, Xu Tianran received the news the moment Xu Yang arrived at the palace.

After seeing Xu Tianran finish reading a secret letter, burn it, and then let out a sigh, Ju Zi noticed that Xu Tianran had burned it.

"My little royal uncle has finally arrived!"

"This person, in some ways, is even more important to me than the ones in the ancestral hall—"

"Ju Zi, go and pick it up."

"We must not let yesterday's situation happen again."

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Xu Tianran gave the order, and Ju Zi immediately knelt down.

"Yes, Orange obeys!"

As for the guard who was still on his way to deliver the message, Xu Tianran had already chosen a route for him. The Imperial Dragon Soul Instructor Legion was not yet fully staffed, so it was a good opportunity for him to go to the front lines for training.

The fact that Xu Yang came to see him today should not be known to anyone other than those close to him. Each additional uncontrollable person adds to the uncertainty.

Xu Yang didn't have to wait long before he saw the oranges.

"Miss Orange, we meet again—"

Xu Yang took the initiative to greet him.

"Your Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince requests your presence. Please forgive His Highness for his physical limitations, which prevent him from personally greeting you."

"plz follow me----"

Ju Zi bowed slightly to Xu Yang, then led him toward Xu Tianran's room.

The layout of the entire palace was not complicated. Under the guidance of Ju Zi, Xu Yang soon arrived at the East Palace, the Crown Prince's exclusive residence.

To Xu Yang's surprise, Xu Tianran was sitting in a wheelchair, as if he had been waiting for him on purpose, right at the door.

Xu Yang sized up Xu Tianran.

There was nothing particularly special about his appearance, except that unlike the dark skin of the original Sun Moon Royal Family, Xu Tianran's skin was not that dark; it looked like he had been overexposed to the sun.

His facial features weren't typical of the Sun and Moon royal family, but he bore a striking resemblance to his sister, Xu Tianzhen.

He was far more handsome than Xu He, the former crown prince of the legitimate Sun Moon Empire. He exuded a sinister aura, though he concealed it very well.

It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, and Xu Yang could see Xu Tianran's ambitions through those eyes.

He wanted to unify the three kingdoms of Douluo Continent and become a true emperor of the human world.

"Speaking of which, this is the first time we've met in private, Your Highness."

Xu Yang took the initiative to greet him.

"Yes, it's a real pity that we've never had the chance to meet at royal gatherings before."

"I've been longing for this for so long!"

Xu Tianran's voice rang out, revealing neither joy nor sorrow.

"What, won't you invite me in for a seat? Or does His Highness have a habit of blocking people at the door to talk?"

Xu Yang pointed into the room.

"I apologize for my abruptness, please—"

Xu Tianran gave up his place and made way for Xu Yang to move inside.

"Oranges, tea, the best tea—"

The three of them then went inside.

Orange brought out the tea, along with a few simple snacks.

Xu Yang could tell that this tea was basically unavailable on the market; it was a tribute tea reserved for the imperial family, with only a few kilograms produced each year.

Even Jing Hongchen would savor every sip, and when Xu Yang took two ounces, she looked pained.

For no other reason than that it can help titled powerhouses improve their mental strength, it is valuable enough.

It seems Xu Tianran really went all out.

"Your Highness, I already ate this morning, what a pity—"

Let's get straight to the point.

"I prefer to get straight to the point; all those roundabout ways are too much of a headache for a scientist like me."

"I'd rather use that time to inscribe two more soul-guiding arrays."

Xu Tianran paused in his pouring of tea.

To express his gratitude, Xu Tianran poured tea for Xu Yang himself.

However, he still didn't stop until the container was seven-tenths full.

"Alright, let's talk about it then—"

"I know what His Highness the Crown Prince wants to say; he simply wants me to give you an answer."

"I can assure you that as long as His Highness the Crown Prince does not obstruct the promotion of artificial soul rings by Destiny in the future, Destiny will not interfere with the royal family's affairs."

"As for those people who are destined for greatness now, I cannot force them to change their aspirations, but their nationality as citizens of the Sun and Moon Empire will not change."

"I will not hold them back when the country needs them."

"That's all I can guarantee. I hope you can understand."

"After all, destiny is not something I can decide on my own."

Xu Yang said this at the end, as if making a pointed remark.

After hearing these words, Xu Tianran did not show much emotion and remained calm and composed.

After pondering for a long time, he finally spoke slowly.

"I hope—"

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