This obedient and docile demeanor made Du Gu Bo's back feel cold...
The other party isn't someone who gives up so easily, could it be that the previous actions were just a simple probe, and there's an even more sinister plan?
Seeing Du Gu Bo in a daze, Xue Beng couldn't help but remind, "Senior Douluo of Poison, what's wrong with you?"
Du Gu Bo came back to his senses at the words, "It's good that Crown Prince understands, remember, this isn't just Lord Xue Beng's task, but yours as well."
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, "Naturally, Xue Beng is my brother after all, if there's anything I can help with, I certainly won't decline."
Xue Beng was nauseated by such words from the other party, completely unwilling to respond...
If he hadn't already discovered the true identity of the other party, he might indeed trust him because of this!
It's even possible that the other brothers were deceived by the former, leading to their downfall!
Du Gu Bo snorted coldly, "It's best this way, after all, regardless of who messes up this task, it'll surely cause His Majesty Xue Ye's impression of you to worsen."
"Lord Xue Beng, let's head over there, I have some personal matters to discuss with you."
Without any reason to refuse, the two glanced at Xue Qinghe, saw he had no reaction, and turned to leave...
"Heh, it seems Xue Beng is indeed hiding deep, thought we could deal with him like the other princes eliminated before, but it seems unlikely now."
Just now from Xue Beng's eyes, he saw vigilance and apprehension; wanting to be alone with such a person is utterly impossible!
But no matter, his inquiry just now was only to intimidate the other party!
Honestly, he really didn't plan to do anything along the way!
Yet every move seems to provoke odd reactions from Xue Beng and Du Gu Bo!
So he admits he was a bit mischievous!
Over on the other side, making sure no one was eavesdropping, Du Gu Bo turned to Xue Beng, solemnly saying, "Lord Xue Beng, you must be careful of Xue Qinghe, although he hasn't done anything yet, I have a feeling this guy is brewing a bigger plot."
Xue Beng didn't find the other party's words a hassle but nodded in agreement, "Don't worry, Senior Douluo of Poison, since learning the true identity of this impostor brother, I've been wary of his every move."
This is necessary, after all, those deceased brothers are the best proof!
Du Gu Bo pursed his lips, "Although I know Xue Beng you're not someone who easily lets down your guard, I felt it necessary to emphasize again."
Xue Beng shook his head, indicating he's not concerned, "It's alright, it also proves Xue Qinghe's treacherousness."
Then he switched topics, "By the way, Senior Douluo of Poison, was the strange noise last night really caused by a fight between abyssal creatures and soul beasts?"
Du Gu Bo showed a reminiscing expression, then nodded, "Hmm..... I went to check last night, indeed there was a group of abyssal creatures and soul beasts fighting, nothing unusual."
Xue Beng hesitated a moment, then spoke again, "No one was spying around, or..."
Du Gu Bo replied decisively, "Impossible, at that distance, unless they were Limit Douluo Level strength, otherwise I'd definitely notice."
That impostor Xue Qinghe wants to hire a Limit Douluo to kill Xue Beng?
Don't be ridiculous!
That would be an insult to such strength!
After the confirmation, Xue Beng had no doubts anymore, "Alright, perhaps I've been unnerved by that impostor brother lately."
Du Gu Bo took a deep breath, "Alright, let's head back, keeping an eye on Xue Qinghe is better."
....
At the same time, a group from Xingluo Empire searching for a way out in Aquipeia Forest has grown increasingly restless and desperate...
Especially the soldiers, none of their faces showed a hint of vitality...
One can faintly hear their murmurs...
"Damn, is this really Aquipeia Forest? It feels like a labyrinth."
"Yeah, how did they even make the map beforehand, it's entirely different from what we're seeing."
"Exactly, we've been here for several days now, and still haven't found the right path, are we going to die here?"
"Hiss.... No way, I joined the Xingluo Empire's military to defend the country, not to die unsatisfactorily in a place like this!!"
"Eh, forget it, I'm tired, let it be destroyed, if I'm going to die, let's die early, I don't want to keep running!!"
Seeing this scene, the Prince Davis couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, you're all soldiers of our Xingluo Empire, how can you give up when faced with such a small hardship, isn't it shameful?"
Upon hearing this, the soldiers didn't dare refute, but their gaze held a trace of resentment...
The Daijin nearby clearly observed this, quickly pulling Davis aside...
Davis showed some displeasure, scolding, "What are you doing? Didn't you see the state of these soldiers? It's only been a few days and they already show such tiredness, completely losing face for our Xingluo Empire."
They're all Daijin of Xingluo Empire, instead of supporting Davis, they pulled him aside!
"Lord Davis, we've been in this Aquipeia Forest for not just a day or two, it's normal for everyone to be tired, you can't blame them."
"Indeed, Lord Davis, we have carriages to ride, they don't, they've walked for days and nights, scolding them now is a bit excessive."
"Lord Davis, if this were the imperial palace, I wouldn't say anything, but where are we now? Aquipeia Forest! If anything happens to you, even Your Majesty would only assume it was by soul beasts or abyssal creatures!"
They didn't expect Davis to have the audacity to say such things!
As a Prince, he assumed the soldiers would receive the same treatment as himself!
Even Davis was bewildered by their reasoning...
"Could it be, I just made a mistake, those soldiers look less like Xingluo Empire soldiers, more like country bumpkins."
The leading Daijin sighed deeply, admonishing, "Lord Davis, if you continue with such a mindset, I fear these soldiers deep down will hold a grudge against you."
"Even to the point of taking unfortunate actions."
Lord Davis, intelligent in other aspects, why is he so single-minded here?
Davis slowly realized, noticing a bead of cold sweat on his forehead...
Indeed, just before, he saw resentment and anger in those soldiers' eyes...
If they truly wanted to make a move on him in secret, they might actually succeed!