Douluo Continent: Azure Dragon Slays Evil, Qilin Suppresses the World

Chapter 37 The Impoverished Heavenly Dou Royal Family.

Xuanqing was sitting in the courtyard, lost in thought, wondering what to do next.

We can't just stay at the Dugu residence forever, can we?

Just then, a servant came to report that Prince Xue Qinghe had come to visit.

Xuan Qing was taken aback. What was this guy doing here? Didn't they just meet yesterday? What brings him here again?

"Please let him in."

Soon Xue Qinghe entered the courtyard, still with that gentle and refined demeanor.

Xuanqing saw her and immediately spoke.

"Your Highness, we've only known each other for a few days. If you have nothing to do, go and show some concern for the people's plight, or you could invite me out."

"I'm only staying here temporarily with the old poison master. Your arrival... makes me feel like I'm going against the natural order."

Dugu Bo sat beside him, his expression quite strange.

He used to be close to Prince Xuexing, but his relationship with Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was really just so-so.

This was Xue Qinghe's first visit to his residence, and he wondered what the Crown Prince was doing there.

Xue Qinghe looked somewhat embarrassed. He had thought about this problem before, but there was really no way to solve it this time.

"Hehe, Brother Xuanqing is straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush either. Here's the thing: the advanced soul master academy exchange competition of the Heaven Dou Empire is in a week."

"I would like to ask you to represent the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in two matches. It won't take up too much of your time, and there will be compensation."

Xuan Qing was clearly stunned.

"What is it? An inter-college competition?"

Dugu Bo explained from the side.

"I know that thing. Simply put, it's an exchange meeting held irregularly by advanced soul master academies within the Heaven Dou Empire."

"For example, the Four Elements Academy brings out its own juniors to show off. There are rewards for winning, but the most important thing is... it's embarrassing to lose."

"The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy is the face of the empire, but it has come in last place the last few times, which is very embarrassing."

Xue Qinghe nodded.

"That's right, so I want to ask you to help me save face. With your strength, taking on seven opponents at once is no problem, and this kind of competition is a piece of cake."

Xuan Qing remembered that in the original story, Shrek Academy had a two-month rest period after defeating the Royal Fighting Team.

During this time, Tang San managed to acquire the Zhuge Crossbow and the Flying Claw before finally arriving at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Could it be that some kind of exchange match really happened during this period?

After all, this is the real world, not an anime or a novel.

These two things can only be used as a reference and should not be taken as reality.

"So what? Even without Uncle Yu Tianheng, Yanzi as the captain is enough, right? If I remember correctly, everyone in that group is below level 40."

Xue Qinghe smiled, a slightly wicked smile.

"That's different. Dugu Yan is Mr. Dugu's granddaughter, and she's also a few years older than them."

"Just the sight of you standing there at your age is a blow to them."

"Just think about it, not even ten years old, level 37, and a perpetual third ring—if this news gets out, how can the other students compete?"

Xuan Qing understood; they were using it as a brand name, a nuclear weapon, to deter other academies.

Subduing the enemy without fighting is a brilliant move, but he's not stupid. The benefits belong to the Heavenly Dou Empire, while he has nothing. Why should he do this?

"To put it bluntly, they're just using me as a figurehead. If they win, you guys benefit; if they lose, I get nothing and I even have to lose face."

"If that's the case, I won't do it."

Xue Qinghe had already made preparations.

"That's easy. Within the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, you can take whatever you like, as long as it doesn't harm the foundation of the empire. I can make the decision."

Xuan Qing thought for a moment and realized that he had actually run into Tang San, so he couldn't leave that item to him.

After obtaining it, he immediately stored it in his personal space, refusing to believe that the thing could break through the spatial barrier.

"I want the Vast Ocean Universe Cover."

Xue Qinghe was taken aback.

"What do you need that thing for? Although it's a national treasure, we still don't know what use it is. You could say it's just a decoration."

Xuanqing's answer was incredibly confident and self-assured.

"Mainly because there's nothing I'd like from your area. Soul bones? Do you have any that are 100,000 years old? If so, I wouldn't mind."

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"As for money? I have over two hundred gold bricks from Tang San, so only the Vast Ocean Universe Cover is somewhat interesting, at least it's a national treasure."

Xue Qinghe was speechless. Although what he said was harsh, it was indeed the truth.

Xuanqing truly lacks nothing.

A 100,000-year-old soul bone? They didn't have that, and their other treasures were just average.

Although the Vast Ocean Universe Cover is a national treasure, nobody knows what it's used for, and it just sits in the warehouse collecting dust.

"Alright! Let's high-five to seal the deal. I'll come to pick you up in a week. The Vast Ocean Universe Cover will be yours after the competition."

Seeing his outstretched palm, Xuan Qing also extended his palm.

"Snapped!"

"Deal, but let's make it clear first, I'll only play two matches, no more, it's too tiring."

Xue Qinghe nodded.

"Two matches are enough. With you in these two matches, the other students won't dare to cause trouble. This time, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy is sure to win."

He left satisfied, having achieved his goal, even though he had sacrificed the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, it was worth it.

After Xue Qinghe left, Dugu Bo looked at Xuan Qing with an indescribably strange expression.

"If you're really going to go and compete in those kinds of tournaments, those are just kids. Go easy on them, or you might actually kill them."

Xuan Qing shrugged.

"It's a rainy day, so why not just take it back and display it like a luminous pearl?"

Dugu Bo rolled his eyes.

"Don't mess around. Those students may be weak, but they still have some connections. It's okay if they get hurt, but it would be troublesome if they kill them."

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Xuanqing took a sip of tea and replied.

"I'm not the kind of ruthless killer. As long as they don't court death, I won't use excessive force."

Dugu Bo curled his lip.

"Honestly, even as a Title Douluo, I've never rubbed someone's face into the ground with such ferocity when you beat Tang San. It hurts just looking at it."

Xuanqing's answer was incredibly confident and self-assured.

"He was trying to kill me. I'm only being kind by not killing him outright. If you were in his shoes and someone wanted to kill you, would you hold back?"

Dugu Bo shook his head decisively.

"Alright, you know what you're doing."

Upon returning to the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, Xue Qinghe immediately reported the matter to Emperor Xue Ye.

After hearing this, Xueye's expression turned quite strange.

"He only wanted that broken shield? Nothing else? Soul bone? Soul tool? Not even gold soul coins?"

Xue Qinghe nodded.

"He said there was nothing here that he would like. There was no 100,000-year-old soul bone, and the other treasures were so-so. Only the Vast Ocean Universe Cover was somewhat interesting; at least it could be considered a national treasure."

Xue Ye's face turned green. Was their Heavenly Dou royal family really that poor?

After thinking about it carefully, okay!

There was indeed no 100,000-year-old soul bone, and as for other treasures? In Xuan Qing's eyes, they were just average.

Although the Vast Ocean Universe Cover is a national treasure, it has been sitting for hundreds of years and no one knows how to use it. Taking it out for this transaction is a good deal.

"Alright, give it to him. It's just sitting there anyway. But are you sure he can win? The Four Elements Academy is well-prepared for this exchange competition."

Xue Qinghe smiled.

"Father, you can rest assured about this. You know Xuanqing's strength. He can take on seven people at once and finish the battle in two minutes. It would be bullying to beat a student with that kind of strength."

"With him here, Tian Dou Royal Academy is guaranteed to win this exchange competition. We've lost face several times, and we must get our revenge this time."

He nodded in the snowy night.

"Okay, you're in charge of this matter. Remember to maintain a good relationship with Xuanqing."

"Your subject understands."

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