"Bang."
The room door closed.
Bai He looked at Tang Hao, a trace of regret flashing in his eyes.
At this time, Tang Hao's clothes were tattered, his hair was messy, and his beard was stubbly. Where was the majestic air of the Clear Sky Douluo from back then? Especially his empty sleeve, which made Bai He's heart ache endlessly.
"Hao'er, this is the defense map of the Star Luo Imperial Palace."
As he spoke, Bai He took out a map from his pocket and placed it on the table.
"Recently, four of the eight Imperial Consecrated Priests are out on missions. If you want to make a move, you must hurry."
Saying this, Bai He sighed.
When Tang Hao found him and sought help, Bai He was greatly shocked.
After some conversation, Bai He learned that the soul bone the Third Prince found actually came from Tang Hao's wife, the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor.
For a time, Bai He was caught in a dilemma.
The Speed Clan had finally found a stable life. If the matter of him helping Tang Hao was accidentally exposed, it would absolutely be a disaster for the Speed Clan.
But Tang Hao was his nephew; how could Bai He bear to watch him risk his life in the Imperial Palace?
In the end, Bai He decided to help him this once, but no one could know about this matter.
"Hao'er, promise Uncle, after getting the soul bone, do not hurt people indiscriminately. The Star Luo Imperial Family has no Titled Douluo on the surface, but their strength is definitely not as simple as it looks," Bai He said in a deep voice.
"Especially the Third Prince, Dai Mubai. His talent is even above yours back then. As far as I know, his soul power has already reached level 60. In the future, you absolutely must not make an enemy of him."
Hearing this, Tang Hao's eyes darkened instantly.
If it were before, he would absolutely not care about those so-called proud children of heaven.
Because no matter how talented others were, compared to him, they were insignificant.
However, after Tang Hao's battle with Qian Daoliu, he finally knew what 'there are always people better than you' meant. Dai Mubai's talent... he might just be the next Qian Daoliu.
Thinking of this, the hostility in Tang Hao's eyes flashed and disappeared. He asked in a deep voice, "Uncle, is Dai Mubai currently in Star Luo City?"
Hearing this, Bai He didn't think much and said, "No, he went to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt soul beasts."
Tang Hao gathered his thoughts and snorted inwardly. Hmph, count him lucky.
Immediately, Tang Hao picked up the map and examined it carefully, quickly planning a lurking route.
Speed Clan Residence.
"Sou."
Bai He restrained his soul power and landed steadily in front of the gate.
He looked around; no one had noticed him.
With Bai He's current soul power of eighty-two and the enhancement of eight speed soul rings, he was confident that even a Titled Douluo couldn't match his speed.
"Creak~"
He pushed open the gate.
The next moment, Bai He's body trembled subconsciously.
In the small courtyard, Yang Wudi and Niu Gao were sitting by the stone table, seemingly waiting for him.
"Oh my, Old Goat, Old Rhino, why are you here?" Bai He laughed, pretending to be calm.
"Old White Bird, where did you go?" Yang Wudi looked at him coldly.
Bai He laughed and said, "Having come to Star Luo City, I haven't moved my muscles for a long time. Just went out for a stroll. How about it, Old Goat, want to compete with me in speed?"
"Hmph." Yang Wudi snorted coldly and said indifferently, "Old White Bird, you went to see Tang Hao and tipped him off, didn't you?"
Hearing this, Bai He's eyes sank instantly, thinking inwardly that this was bad.
He didn't expect to be exposed immediately. At the same time, he was secretly rejoicing in his heart, rejoicing that it was his two old brothers who discovered him, not people from the Imperial Family.
There was still room for discussion.
Bai He took a deep breath and quickly regained his calm.
"Ai, Old Goat, you know, he is my nephew after all. How can I watch him go to the Imperial Palace to die?"
As Bai He spoke, his tone was heavy. "That soul bone was originally his thing, and his wife's relic."
"Bang."
Yang Wudi slapped the table heavily and said coldly, "Old White Bird, don't you know why our four great clans have fallen to this state?"
"If Tang Hao hadn't injured the Pope and offended Spirit Hall, how would my son have been killed by Spirit Hall?"
"Hasn't he caused us enough misery?" Yang Wudi shouted sternly.
Yang Wudi's face was ugly. He never expected that his old brother Bai He would betray him.
Back then, the Speed Clan was almost disbanded due to financial problems. It was he who took action, giving both money and effort, allowing them to survive.
But now, Bai He was actually helping his enemy. If not for their years of friendship, Yang Wudi would have wanted to pick up his Soul Breaking Spear and poke a few holes in him.
At this moment, Niu Gao spoke up, "Old White Bird, what you did was not right. The Third Prince just took us in, and you turn around and do this kind of thing."
"Ai~" Saying this, Niu Gao sighed heavily.
Seeing the disappointed looks of his two old brothers, Bai He also felt uncomfortable inside.
"I told Hao'er not to hurt people indiscriminately. This way, it won't be too big a loss for the Imperial Family," Bai He said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Yang Wudi's expression became strange. "Hmph, not too big a loss? Old White Bird, that is a hundred-thousand-year soul bone. It's enough to buy the lives of everyone in your Speed Clan."
"I..." Bai He was instantly speechless.
Yang Wudi's eyes sank slightly, and he said coldly, "Besides, with Tang Hao's temperament, can you persuade him with just a few words? When the time comes, if he gets unhappy and hammers the Emperor to death, then you will be the sinner of the Speed Clan."
Hearing this, Bai He frowned. "That shouldn't happen, right?"
Yang Wudi said coldly, "Hmph, it's not like he hasn't done it before. The grass on the previous Pope's grave is already three feet high."
"Then what should we do?" Bai He said somewhat anxiously.
Yang Wudi crossed his arms and teased, "What can we do? If he dies, he dies. If the Emperor passes away, then the Third Prince can just inherit the throne with the flow."
"What?" Looking at Yang Wudi's teasing expression, an ominous premonition suddenly surged in Bai He's heart.
"Old Goat, what do you mean?" Bai He pressed.
Yang Wudi's face was cold and solemn as he said, "In the Third Prince's plan, it was to send you to tip off Tang Hao, then lure him to take action and kill the Star Luo Emperor. Otherwise, why did the Third Prince go to such lengths to transfer several Consecrated Priests out of Star Luo City?"
Saying this, Yang Wudi looked at his old brother and shook his head helplessly. "Moreover, what are our identities? The Imperial Palace defense map... if not for the Third Prince's tacit consent, how could we possibly have access to such a confidential document?"
"It's just that, Old White Bird, you somewhat disappointed the Third Prince this time."
With that, Yang Wudi got up and walked toward the door.
Niu Gao patted Bai He's shoulder. "Old White Bird, don't blame the brothers for hiding it from you. This matter itself was a test for you. Ai, wait for the Third Prince to return, then go ask for punishment yourself."
"The entire Speed Clan has been put under control. Old White Bird, don't think about tipping off Tang Hao again."
"The Emperor must die, and the soul bone must stay. The Third Prince said so. As for whether Tang Hao lives or dies, it can only depend on his luck."
With that, Niu Gao also left the Speed Clan residence.
"This..."
Bai He looked at the backs of the two, instantly feeling as if a big stone was pressing on his heart.
He sat down slowly. It took a long time before he felt his heart ease.
I was actually used as a chess piece? Bai He subconsciously rubbed his head, only to find that at some point, his forehead was covered in cold sweat.
The Third Prince has such deep scheming. Born in the Imperial Family, indeed none are simple.
Bai He recalled the scenes of getting along with 'Dai Mubai'. After carefully sorting out the sequence of events, he suddenly realized that in front of the other party, he seemed to be the inexperienced brat.
At this moment, Bai Chenxiang walked to Bai He's side and asked, "Grandpa, have Grandpa Yang and Grandpa Niu left?"
"Mhm." Bai He rubbed his granddaughter's head and nodded.
Bai Chenxiang pouted. "Grandpa, stop touching my head. I'm not a little girl anymore."
Seeing his granddaughter's well-behaved appearance, Bai He finally felt slightly more at ease inside.
"Grandpa, Grandpa Niu just told me that Star Luo City hasn't been very peaceful these days and asked our clansmen not to go out."
"Mhm, then we'll stay at home and not go out."
Outside the Star Luo Imperial Palace, inside a hotel.
Tang Hao stood by the window, quietly watching the palace not far away. His face was slightly gloomy, his eyes full of cold light.
"Hmph, the tiny Star Luo Empire dares to touch my Ah Yin. Simply seeking death!"