Hearing the incredibly serious instructions from Xue Xing, Xue Beng naturally didn't dare be careless, "Don't worry, uncle, I will take good care of myself. Besides, with the Poison Douluo closely protecting me, that impostor brother shouldn't dare do anything excessive."
Xue Xing shook his head and explained, "No, what I'm worried about is not that Xue Qinghe secretly sending people against you, but rather using other means, such as... brotherly ties."
Although Xue Ye's impression of Xue Beng has improved greatly, in his heart, Xue Qinghe still holds more weight!
If conflict really arises, it's no exaggeration to say that Xue Ye would definitely stand on Xue Qinghe's side!
Du Gu Bo also agreed, "What Prince Xue Xing said is true. That Xue Qinghe is favored by His Majesty Xue Ye. If he says a few words casually, it might cause you some unnecessary trouble."
"If possible, avoid too much interaction with him. Even when both of you are in front of His Majesty Xue Ye, no matter what conflict arises, try your best to endure it!"
He knew that saying this might make Xue Beng feel a bit aggrieved, but it was the best approach for now!
Xue Beng understood that they were worried about him, and without any rebuttal, just nodded to show understanding, "Uncle, Senior Douluo of Poison, I understand everything you've said. Without solid evidence proving Xue Qinghe is an impostor, I will act cautiously!"
"Then, uncle, Senior Douluo of Poison, if there's nothing else, I'll head to class first."
He couldn't let his hard-earned reputation go bad again!
Xue Xing and Du Gu Bo nodded slightly, without stopping him....
Seeing this, Xue Beng turned and left...
Once he left, Xue Xing spoke in a deep voice, "Poison Douluo, in your opinion, what exactly is Xue Qinghe plotting?"
Du Gu Bo sighed, "Honestly, I'm not sure. The intentions of this fake Xue Qinghe are too deep, completely unlike what someone of this age should possess!"
"Maybe his soul is that of an old monster who has lived for several decades!"
Soul Masters have various soul skills; it's not impossible for someone to possess soul skills that can alter appearance or seize a body!
Xue Xing also agreed, "That's true, every time I talk to that guy, it feels like I'm communicating with an old fox!"
"Forget it, let's not talk about him. During this time, Heaven Dou Royal Academy hasn't shown any unusual signs, right?"
Du Gu Bo frowned, appearing a bit puzzled, "Prince Xue Xing, what do you mean? Haven't things been peaceful at Heaven Dou Royal Academy all this time?"
Xue Xing narrowed his eyes, "No, I'm not talking about whether the students have withdrawn.... I mean, abyssal creatures."
Du Gu Bo's pupils contracted sharply, "Prince Xue Xing, are you referring to those abyssal creatures capable of taking human form?"
Xue Xing did not deny it but affirmed, "Yes, this information, Poison Douluo, you should know too, right?"
Without hesitation, Du Gu Bo said, "Of course, the Martial Soul Hall has been extensively spreading information about abyssal creatures; it's hard not to know!"
In today's continent, unless some common people have no Soul Power, any Soul Master should know about the recent emergence of these dangerous abyssal creatures!
He paused for a moment and exclaimed, "Prince Xue Xing, are you worried that there's an abyssal creature lurking within Heaven Dou Royal Academy disguised as a human?"
Xue Xing nodded, "Yes, because information about abyssal creatures has surfaced among various forces on the continent, but it's overly calm around the imperial palace!"
"Therefore, I suspect the abyssal creatures have already infiltrated the Academy!"
Du Gu Bo drew a cold breath, feeling a chill down his spine, "Hiss... I hadn't thought of this at all. If abyssal creatures have really infiltrated the Academy, disguising themselves as students or teachers, the consequences are unimaginable."
"The worst-case scenario is that Heaven Dou Royal Academy might topple overnight!"
Xue Xing clenched his fists, "That's precisely what I'm worried about. But Poison Douluo, you just mentioned not detecting any suspicious aura!"
"There are two possibilities: one, there's truly no abyssal creature lurking within the Academy; two, not even you can see through the abyssal creatures' disguises!"
Du Gu Bo pondered for a moment and voiced his opinion, "Prince Xue Xing, personally, I lean towards the second possibility. While the spiritual power of a Titled Douluo is strong, it may not be enough to see through their disguises!"
"Even Bone Douluo from the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect and Chrysanthemum Guan from the Pope Hall couldn't see through either!"
Shaking his head, he continued, "Prince Xue Xing, do you have any suggestions for this?"
Xue Xing chuckled wryly, "Poison Douluo, if even you have no solutions, what options do I have?"
Du Gu Bo got a bit anxious, "Then what should we do now? If we leave it unchecked, who knows if everyone at Heaven Dou Royal Academy might secretly be replaced by abyssal creatures!"
"And that's the best-case scenario. If anything unexpected happens, your management rights over Heaven Dou Royal Academy might be revoked!!"
Xue Xing took a deep breath and reassured, "Poison Douluo, let's not panic for now. Since the abyssal creatures chose to lie low, they're probably not planning to reveal themselves yet!"
"We can conduct covert investigations, and if we find anything suspicious, we'll rather err than let it go!"
"If worse comes to worst, we can only dispatch soldiers from Tiandou Empire to station there!!"
We don't expect these soldiers to do much, but at least they can act as more eyes!
Du Gu Bo hesitated but eventually nodded, "Sigh, I guess that's all we can do."
"But just to be safe, Prince Xue Xing, I plan to poison your living quarters. After taking this elixir, you won't be affected."
Xue Xing reached out to take it, chuckling, "Only you, Poison Douluo, dare say this to me. If it were someone else, they might lose their head instantly."
After all, the other party was concerned for his safety, so there was no reason to refuse!
Du Gu Bo noticed the teasing tone and retorted, "What? Does Prince Xue Xing think I would harm you?"
Upon hearing that, Xue Xing responded with full sincerity, "No, if I suspect anyone, it wouldn't be you. After all, you're the most trustworthy person besides Xue Beng."
If someone like this wanted to harm him, there's nothing more to be said!
Warmth surged within Du Gu Bo, but he waved his hand, "Alright, alright, Prince Xue Xing, your words make it sound like I really might harm you."
He did not dislike this kind of trust!
It is precisely for this reason he decided to stay by the other's side, right?
"Time is ticking, so I'll get going now. Every minute counts as a risk!"
"Alright, go ahead. By the way, also add a layer of protection to Xue Beng's room."
Xue Xing coldly reminded as he saw him off....
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