I really am a Titled Douluo

Qian Jun Douluo couldn't help but glance sideways at Jiang Long Douluo, mentally communicating, "Jiang Long, did you just hear that? Xu Sheng actually called the Holy Daughter 'Xiao Xue,' such an intimate nickname. Apart from the Grand Elder, it seems like no one else dares to call her that!"

The latter nodded imperceptibly, also replying, "Of course I heard it, and very clearly at that! What's crucial is that the Holy Daughter didn't dispute it but accepted it!"

Originally, when they wanted to call her that, they were ruthlessly rejected!

But how long had Xu Sheng been in contact with the Holy Daughter to be allowed such a privilege?

For a moment, both of them inevitably felt somewhat unbalanced.

However, the next thing that happened was even more heart-wrenching for them...

They saw Qian Renxue apologize slightly, "Jianglong Gongfeng, Qian Jun, I have some private matters to discuss with Xu Sheng. Could you please leave us for a moment?"

With them around, she always felt somewhat uneasy!

Qian Jun Douluo forced a smile uglier than crying, "Of... of course, we will guard outside the palace and ensure no one eavesdrops!"

Realizing the implication in her words, Qian Renxue quickly added, "And you must not eavesdrop either!"

This was undoubtedly another stab at their hearts...

Helplessly, he agreed, "Yes, Holy Daughter, we promise not to eavesdrop."

"Jiang Long, let's go outside."

Jiang Long Douluo, somewhat reluctantly, gave Xu Sheng and her one last look, then followed the former outside the palace...

He hoped they were only discussing important matters and nothing to do with love!

Otherwise, if the Grand Elder found out, Xu Sheng might be in mortal danger!

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Seeing their departure, Xu Sheng also curiously asked, "Ren Xue, you sent them away. Do you have something important to tell me?"

Qian Renxue shook her head, denying, "No... No, it's just that I feel a bit uncomfortable with them here!"

"But... there is actually something I want to tell you!"

Xu Sheng looked directly at her, "What is it?"

Qian Renxue took a deep breath and spoke with a heavy tone, "I was accompanying Sect Master Ning and others to the other two major sects when we happened to encounter the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect being attacked by abyssal creatures!"

"However, they are not as described, with each possessing the strength of a Title Douluo!"

She had expected his expression to change, but to her surprise, Xu Sheng mused, "Hmm, I've already heard about this. I fear this attack was a probing move by the abyssal creatures for a large-scale invasion of the human world!"

It was Qian Renxue who was surprised, "Eh? You knew about it?"

Xu Sheng affirmed, "Hmm, Elder Ju encountered people from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect near Holy Soul Village seeking help."

"After some investigation, we learned the whole story!"

Qian Renxue suddenly realized, "So that's how it is, I worried for nothing!"

Xu Sheng gave a slight smile, "Worried about what? That the abyssal creatures will launch an attack on the human world? It is indeed a problem, but it shouldn't happen in the short term."

Qian Renxue blinked, not disputing, "Right... right!"

That wasn't even the problem she was concerned about!

But soon, she gathered her courage to ask, "Xu Sheng, have you been well in Pope Hall? I heard you became the Saint Heir, training with members of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation."

Jealousy mingled in her words...

She was the first to meet Xu Sheng, yet it was the members of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation who could spend time with him!

Xu Sheng honestly replied, "Hmm, I've been doing quite well in Martial Soul Hall!"

Seeing that he completely missed her point, she blushed and demanded, "You... didn't you... miss me at all... No, what I mean is, why didn't you write to me after you arrived at Pope Hall!"

Xu Sheng was also a little confused, "Huh??"

He always felt that something about her was different from when he left, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was!

Then, he counter-asked, "With your status as Ren Xue, it shouldn't be difficult to find out news about me, right?"

"So, I don't think there's a need to do that!"

Qian Renxue pursed her lips, but couldn't quite say anything in response...

Indeed, she was the Holy Daughter of the Spirit Hall, and her real status was even much higher than that of the fake named Hulena!

Finding out about Xu Sheng would indeed be a piece of cake!

But, the information she sought out could never be the same as what the other party would tell her voluntarily!

Thinking of this, she crossed her arms and turned her head to the side, "Well then, let's not talk about these matters!"

Xu Sheng then realized that he had misspoken, covered his mouth to cough, and then changed the topic, "Ren Xue, Jianglong Douluo and Qianjun Douluo came to protect me at your command, didn't they? Thank you!"

Qian Renxue smirked slightly, "No need to thank me, after all, Grandpa has always been asking me to win you over, it was also his idea!"

Xu Sheng silently sighed...

It seems she was really angry!

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On the other side, Tang Xiao and others who had also arrived outside the imperial palace...

Looking at the soldiers of the Tiandou Empire guarding the palace...

One of the Elders said dissatisfiedly, "The royal household didn't come out to welcome us; isn't this a bit too disrespectful to the Hao Tian Clan?"

Another Elder chimed in, "Indeed, our Hao Tian Clan is the most profound among the upper three clans, it would only be proper for His Majesty Xue Ye to personally come, or at least send someone to receive us!"

The leader Tang Xiao immediately raised his hand to stop their complaints, "Elders, please calm down,"

"His Majesty Xue Ye's actions are probably deliberate, a warning not to take any rash actions within the royal spheres of influence!"

However, he was not impressed by such petty tricks!

Suddenly, he shifted his gaze toward a certain direction...

"Look, isn't that him coming over now?"

Clearly visible to the naked eye, His Majesty Xue Ye, exuding imperial majesty, slowly walked over surrounded by numerous royal soldiers...

After he stopped walking, he took the initiative to speak, "Tang Sect Master, it's been a long time!"

Tang Xiao bowed slightly, "Indeed, His Majesty Xue Ye, it must have been several years since our last meeting!"

His Majesty Xue Ye feigned confusion as he looked toward the others, "And who might these individuals be?"

Tang Xiao did not conceal the fact, "They are all Elders of the Hao Tian Clan,"

Upon hearing this, the Elders collectively said, "We have seen His Majesty Xue Ye!"

His Majesty Xue Ye gestured with his hand, replying with an air of authority, "You're all free from formalities. Your journey was long, and I apologize for the lack of preparation!"

Seeing this, Tang Xiao once again folded his fists, "You jest, Your Majesty Xue Ye. It is we who impose upon you, and I hope we haven't brought any trouble to the royal household!"

After all, the other party was the Emperor of the Tiandou Empire, and a measure of respect was, on the face of it, due!

His Majesty Xue Ye then nodded, "Not at all, not at all, but this isn't a good place for conversation. Please, follow me to the Great Hall!"

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