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Tiandou Empire Palace, Prince's Study.
The green smoke from the incense burner curls up, but it cannot dispel the invisible solemnity in the air.
Qian Renxue stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, looking at the neatly trimmed palace garden outside. His handsome and gentle face seemed calm, but there was a deep cold pool in his eyes.
She gently stroked a copy of the latest intelligence that had just been delivered through secret channels.
It details Marshal Ge Long's visit to the Burning Heaven Sect and the details of the Tian family sending several core disciples into the sect.
But they are just some insignificant things on the surface and have no reference value at all.
"Burning Heaven Sect...Wei Zhenshan..."
Qian Renxue whispered to herself, her voice as gentle as jade, yet with a barely perceptible chill:
"It's developing too fast."
The sound of footsteps was heard behind him, and two figures with deep auras appeared as if blending into the shadows.
It was Snake Spear Douluo and Thorny Porpoise Douluo who were disguised as royal guards.
"Young Master."
The two men bowed slightly.
Qian Renxue didn't look back, but casually handed the information in her hand back:
"Two elders, take a look. This Burning Heaven Douluo is now extremely popular."
Snake Spear Douluo took the information, glanced through it quickly, and his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.
Thorny Porpoise Douluo watched from the side, and his fat face lost its usual innocent smile and became serious.
"Ge Long personally visited, and the Tian family offered their allegiance... This isn't just the rise of a sect, it's the weaving of a vast network of relationships."
Snake Spear Douluo said in a hoarse voice:
"The military, the old nobles... were all gradually drawn to him."
Is this the influence that a level 92 and a level 91 Titled Douluo can bring?
Or was it the multi-family structure of the Burning Heaven Sect that attracted them?
"The most troublesome person isn't Wei Zhenshan, nor is he that old poisoner."
Qian Renxue slowly turned around, her face still wearing the gentle smile that a prince should have, but her eyes were as sharp as a knife:
"It's their stance."
Qian Renxue walked to the desk and tapped the table with her fingertips:
"Don't you forget, before Dugu Bo joined the Burning Heaven Sect, whose guest of honor was he?
It's Prince Xuexing!
And Xue Xing has always supported that playboy Xue Beng!"
"Now Xue Ye's offspring are few and far between. Apart from me, there's only Xue Beng left, who acts crazy and stupid all day long, but isn't actually that stupid."
Her voice gradually became cold:
"Before, Xue Beng had no foundation, and its only reliance was Prince Xuexing and Dugu Bo.
Now, Dugu Bo and the entire Dugu family have been incorporated into the Burning Heaven Sect.
If the Burning Heaven Sect is lured by Xue Xing and turns to support Xue Beng..."
She didn't finish the rest of the sentence, but Snake Spear and Porcupine both understood what it meant.
Once the Burning Heaven Sect, which has two Titled Douluo, openly supports Xue Beng, her position as the "Crown Prince" will face unprecedented challenges.
Even if His Majesty Xue Ye trusts her, his attitude may change under the huge external pressure and consideration of the stability of the empire.
The plan that she has been lurking and working hard on for many years may encounter huge setbacks because of this, or even fail completely!
"We must not let the Burning Heaven Sect fall to the Xue Beng!"
Thorny Porpoise Douluo said in a deep voice, a fierce gleam in his eyes:
"Young Master, do you need us..."
He made a secret gesture, the meaning of which was self-evident.
Qian Renxue felt a little helpless.
Regarding Wei Zhenshan's martial spirit and the strength he displayed.
Not to mention crushing the two of them, but at least I can put myself in an invincible position.
What were you doing so far?
Qian Renxue raised her hand to stop him and shook her head:
"Don't act rashly.
Wei Zhenshan was a late bloomer who broke through the title, claiming to have absorbed the dragon ball of a 90,000-year-old soul beast and reached level 92. However, other opportunities were inevitable, and his true combat power only grew stronger, not weaker.
If we fail, we will completely break off relations with them and force them to fight to the death, which will make the situation even more difficult to handle."
Qian Renxue pondered for a moment, a calculating glint in her eyes:
"If the hard way doesn't work, try the soft way.
Since they are developing, they must have something to ask for.
Soul bones? Wealth? Status? Even...future success as a follower of the Dragon?"
A meaningful smile appeared on her lips:
"What I, the 'Crown Prince', can give him may not be less than what Xue Beng and Xue Xing can give him.
Perhaps, we should find an opportunity to reward our Burning Sky Douluo who has worked so hard for the country in the name of the empire.
For example, a palace dinner hosted by the East Palace? After all, the empire has gained two new pillars, so it's worth celebrating."
Snake Spear Douluo frowned:
"Young Master, do you want to personally test and win him over? But I'm afraid a man like Wei Zhenshan won't be easily moved by words."
"Probing is necessary. At least we need to know what they really want."
Qian Renxue said calmly:
"At the same time, increase surveillance on the Burning Heaven Sect, especially their contact with the Prince's Palace.
Also, as for the Tian family...Ge Long's attitude is also crucial.
We need to know what the old guys in the military are really thinking."
"Yes, young master!"
Snake Spear and Thorny Porpoise responded in unison.
"Go ahead."
Qian Renxue waved her hand and turned to look out the window again. Her gaze seemed to penetrate through the layers of palace walls and landed on the emerging sect outside the distant Tiandou City.
The study was silent again, and she was the only one left.
The mask of disguised gentleness slowly faded away, and only cold sharpness and a barely perceptible urgency remained in Qian Renxue's eyes.
The sudden rise of the Burning Heaven Sect completely disrupted her plan of boiling the frog in warm water.
If this chess piece cannot be held in hand, we must plan as soon as possible on how to completely eliminate it before it becomes a serious threat.
But how difficult is it to eliminate the two titles?
She had originally wanted to prove herself to her mother, so she resolutely accepted the undercover Tiandou's plan to steal the country.
The mission was carried out well in the past few years.
She first found an opportunity to become Xue Qinghe's maid, followed him, and learned his words and deeds.
When the time is right, he will kill him and use the angel suit soul bone to disguise himself in terms of body shape and temperament, making him look exactly like the original Xue Qinghe.
He then killed off the other two princes who were too competitive, leaving only Xue Beng behind, as if to prove something to the outside world.
The other two princes who died accidentally had nothing to do with her, otherwise, why didn't she just kill Xue Beng as well?
But now, something unexpected happened.
The two Titled Douluo of the Burning Heaven Sect are difficult to deal with.
I can only find a way to make friends with them.
Since I can't touch the Burning Heaven Sect, can't I deal with your small Xue Beng?
Qian Renxue thought of this and slowly smiled.
Even if she was suspected, she had to do it.
Because only in this way can she ensure that the Burning Heaven Sect will at least not stand against her.