At last, Ling Yun finally saw Dugu Yan's face.
The twelve-year-old Dugu Yan didn't possess the mature, aloof demeanor of her nineteen-year-old anime counterpart.
Yet her beauty was undeniable. By the ten-point scale of his previous life, she would easily score around 8.5.
With such striking looks, she could easily become a second-tier, or even a first-tier, celebrity in the entertainment industry.
Her features were exquisite, her skin fair and smooth, and her figure was already beginning to develop despite her young age.
Though not as curvaceous as Qian Renxue, she was still remarkably well-developed for her age.
She wore a pair of specially made gloves, likely to protect her from toxins.
Dugu Yan's Soul Power was at level 23, about 6 levels lower than Tang San's at the same age in the original story.
The comparison made the difference in their strength glaringly obvious.
As Ling Yun studied Dugu Yan, she gazed back at him with wide-eyed curiosity, even stroking his smooth fur.
Ling Yun suddenly realized that his decision to devour the Heavenly Snow Mink solely to avenge their clan had unexpectedly brought him so much female attention.
This was unimaginable in his previous life, where he had been a true-blue bachelor.
Yet here, in the Douluo Continent, barely a month after his arrival, he had already been embraced by four beauties—Dugu Yan, Qian Renxue, and two maids from the Crown Prince's mansion—and kissed by two peerless beauties: Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue.
He had been held by four beauties—Dugu Yan, Qian Renxue, and two maids from the Crown Prince's Manor—and kissed by two peerless beauties, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue.
He now thought that living as a Heavenly Snow Mink more often might not be so bad. At the very least, being held in the arms of beautiful women was undeniably enjoyable.
"Yan'er, since you like this Heavenly Snow Mink so much, Grandpa will give it to you. Take good care of it.
Heavenly Snow Minks have incredible benefits for women. When you're feeling down, it can help untangle your worries..."
Dugu Bo explained the Heavenly Snow Mink's unique abilities to Dugu Yan, leaving her marveling in wonder.
After finishing, he gently patted his granddaughter's head.
"Yan'er, Grandpa must leave now. I need to go to the Imperial Palace to wait for Prince Xue Beng to finish court."
Dugu Yan nuzzled her head against Ling Yun's smooth fur, her bright eyes fixed on her grandfather.
"Safe travels, Grandpa. Yan'er won't see you off."
Dugu Bo nodded and strode away.
As he passed the main gate of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he noticed the two guards who had disrespected him had been reduced to pools of blood. A chilling smile crept across his lips.
The bizarre transformation of two living people into pools of blood immediately caught the attention of the academy's three high-ranking officials.
A crowd had gathered at the gate, but Dugu Bo walked through as if nothing had happened, a faint smile playing on his lips.
The three high-ranking officials of the academy saw him and immediately guessed he was responsible, but fearing the consequences, they kept silent.
After all, the Poison Douluo was notoriously capricious. This time, he had merely poisoned two gatekeepers. If they made a fuss, they would completely sever ties, and the crowd gathered at the gate might suffer the consequences.
As Dugu Bo approached his carriage, he glanced at the three officials standing at the academy's main gate. A faint, cold smile flickered across his face—part warning, part demonstration of power.
The three Heaven Dou Royal Academy officials seethed with anger and resentment, but they were powerless against him.
The academy's leadership consisted entirely of Soul Douluo-level experts, a far cry from the Titled Douluo-level power wielded by Dugu Bo. Lacking the ability to challenge him across such a vast power gap, their only option was to swallow their pride and endure the humiliation.
The scene shifted to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, where "Xue Qinghe" was being jointly impeached by Prince Xue Xing, Prince Xue Beng, and a coalition of court officials.
The official reason was that "Xue Qinghe" had disregarded Emperor Xue Ye's repeated orders and led the empire's elite forces on an unauthorized "hunting expedition."
In reality, he had led the group into the Star Dou Great Forest in search of the Three-Tailed Nether Tiger. The mission had ended in catastrophic failure, with heavy losses. "Xue Qinghe" had returned to the capital alone, his tail between his legs.
Beyond the staunch officials who had always supported "Xue Qinghe," even those who had previously remained neutral now joined in criticizing him.
Emperor Xue Ye had long observed "Xue Qinghe's" efforts and had secretly leaned toward favoring this Crown Prince.
However, it was undeniable that "Xue Qinghe" had defied his repeated orders by leading an expedition into the Star Dou Great Forest.
The disastrous failure, with heavy losses of men and resources, had inflicted significant damage on the empire.
As emperor, Xue Ye desperately wanted to defend his eldest son, but the combined pressure from civil and military officials weighed heavily on him.
Yet he also noticed that his son seemed utterly unconcerned by the attacks from Prince Xue Xing and Prince Xue Beng.
"Xue Qinghe" maintained his usual gentle smile, radiating his characteristic refinement and composure, as if the entire affair had nothing to do with him.
This only deepened Emperor Xue Ye's admiration for "Xue Qinghe." To remain calm and composed amidst the officials' criticism, showing neither arrogance nor anger, but instead humility and courtesy—this was the true way of a ruler.
As Emperor Xue Ye continued to mentally embellish "Xue Qinghe's" virtues, the Crown Prince himself was lost in thoughts of Ling Yun's adorable face, eager to return to the Crown Prince's Manor and hold the precious little one in his arms.
If Emperor Xue Ye had known what his "son" was truly thinking, he would likely have turned his back in disgust.
Prince Xue Xing and Prince Xue Beng both noticed Emperor Xue Ye's growing satisfaction with "Xue Qinghe."
They knew their secret plot had utterly failed.
No amount of scheming could sway Emperor Xue Ye's favor toward the Crown Prince.
Prince Xue Xing and Prince Xue Beng exchanged glances, each seeing a desperate gamble in the other's eyes.
Prince Xue Xing stepped forward and addressed Emperor Xue Ye with a forceful tone:
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince disobeyed your imperial decree by leading a private expedition to the Star Dou Great Forest, resulting in the loss of many of our Heaven Dou Empire's elite warriors.
Even if you're protective of your son, shouldn't he face some punishment? Otherwise, how can we maintain the trust of the civil and military officials? How can we reassure the people of the empire?"
Prince Xue Xing's impassioned words immediately drew support from many officials.
"Your Majesty! Punish the Crown Prince!"
"Your Majesty!"
The relentless pressure from Prince Xue Xing and the assembled civil and military officials left Emperor Xue Ye with an even greater headache. He simply couldn't understand why his younger brother harbored such animosity toward the Crown Prince. The prince clearly possessed the qualities of a future ruler—couldn't his brother see that?
And then there was his youngest son, who spent his days indulging in frivolous pursuits, living a life of utter dissipation, and constantly associating with his good-for-nothing uncle. Emperor Xue Ye felt a mix of frustration and disappointment, but he knew that failing to punish the Crown Prince appropriately would inevitably erode the officials' confidence in his rule.
With a heavy sigh, he rose from his throne.
"The Crown Prince has disobeyed imperial orders by leading a private expedition into the Star Dou Great Forest, resulting in the loss of numerous elite warriors from the Heaven Dou Empire. To appease public outrage, I hereby decree that the Crown Prince be confined to his manor for three months, his salary suspended for six months, and ordered to reflect on his actions in seclusion. This decree takes effect immediately!"
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