I really am a Titled Douluo

Xue Ye heard the words and merely nodded slightly...

"Hmm, I didn't expect that on your visit this time, Xu Sheng, Martial Soul Hall would dispatch two powerful Soul Masters to protect you. It seems you've gained their substantial trust!"

"In light of this, when I heard about you becoming the Holy Son of the Martial Soul Hall, it wasn't just hearsay!"

Xu Sheng did not deny it, but admitted frankly, "Yes, Your Majesty Xue Ye, I have indeed been appointed as the Holy Son by Your Holiness the Pope."

Xue Ye sighed with a hint of regret. "Indeed, it's a pity, though, that you did not choose to become part of our royal household!"

Xu Sheng naturally understood what the other party meant and immediately expressed his stance, "Your Majesty Xue Ye, although I have not joined the royal household, the promise I made back then still stands unchanged!"

With those words, Xue Ye's expression indeed became much softer...

The fact that the former dared to say this in front of so many people was enough to show that he was not just making empty promises!

He stroked his chin and chuckled, "Hahaha, good, Your Majesty has indeed not misjudged you. Xu Sheng, and the two powerful Soul Masters behind you, please take a seat!"

Xu Sheng and Qianjun Douluo gave a signal, and they immediately sat down opposite the people from the Hao Tian Clan...

Now facing each other directly, the elders of the Hao Tian Clan could see clearly the appearances of Qianjun Douluo and Jiang Long Douluo...

For a moment, they couldn't help but inhale a breath of cold air...

They all began softly sending messages to their leader, Tang Xiao...

"Sect Master, if old eyes don't deceive me, the ones standing next to Xu Sheng are those two from the Worship Hall!"

"Yes, there's no mistake, I remember their gazes very clearly, full of defiance and self-satisfaction. Those are indeed Qianjun Douluo and Jiang Long Douluo!!"

"We thought Martial Soul Hall would dispatch Yueguan and Gui Mei to protect him, but they actually sent people from the Worship Hall. That Grand Elder must also hold him in high esteem!"

With this in mind, they had to consider the consequences of taking action against Xu Sheng!

The former evidently also realized the seriousness of the situation, and his expression gradually turned more solemn...

Finally, Xue Ye spoke up to ease the atmosphere...

"Xu Sheng, let me introduce you. The person opposite us is the Sect Master of the Hao Tian Clan, Tang Xiao!"

"Sect Master Tang, this is Xu Sheng. I presume this is your first meeting!"

If possible, he did not wish for a confrontation to occur within the imperial palace...

As for other places, he could not prevent or stop it!

As the voice fell, Xu Sheng's gaze turned toward Tang Xiao and he was the first to speak, "Sect Master Tang, I've long admired you!"

The latter responded with a complex tone, "Indeed, long admired."

"Your name, Xu Sheng, has frequently been mentioned among major powers recently, and our Hao Tian Clan is no exception!"

"To see you in person today, you truly stand out like a dragon among men!"

He did not initiate any discussion about assassinating the other party!

Xu Sheng pursed his lips, "Sect Master Tang is too kind; I am just an ordinary Soul Master at best, perhaps only a bit luckier!"

Tang Xiao, however, scoffed, "No, no, no... If it were merely good luck, then with such terrifying talent for cultivation, you would probably have disappeared from this world by now, wouldn't you?"

The Hao Tian Sect Elders behind were stunned...

Wasn't this time meant to alleviate conflicts, or to eliminate the opposition?

Why was the Sect Master continuously praising the other party; could it be a show of weakness??

Xu Sheng showed no particular reaction, "Indeed, but fortunately, I joined the Martial Soul Hall, which prevented such an outcome!"

"Of course, there's also the Tian Dou Imperial Family, which has provided me with some assistance as well!"

After saying that, he turned his head to nod at His Majesty Xue Ye...

This gesture caused Tang Xiao to narrow his eyes...

It seemed that this person was indeed, as Sect Master Ning said, someone with a soul completely different from his outward appearance.

If that was the case, there was no need for him to speak insincerely!

Thinking this, he took a deep breath, "Xu Sheng, I won't beat around the bush. The reason I've invited you to the imperial palace this time is actually to resolve the conflict between the Hao Tian Sect and you, under the witness of His Majesty Xue Ye!"

Xu Sheng feigned surprise, "Oh? A conflict, I don't really remember having any major issue with the Hao Tian Sect!"

"Of course, if it's about sending someone to sneak into the Pope Hall to assassinate me, Tang Sect Master really didn't have to go to such lengths—I wasn't harmed in any way!"

This response made Tang Xiao furrow his brows, "This guy... What exactly does he mean?"

At this moment, the previously silent His Majesty Xue Ye abruptly said, "Tang Sect Master, although I shouldn't intervene in this matter, since we want to resolve the conflict, shouldn't there be a display of sincerity at least?"

He wasn't siding with Xu Sheng, but at this time it was indeed the Hao Tian Sect who had made the first move!

To settle a conflict without making some kind of compensation was impossible!

Tang Xiao gritted his teeth and cursed inwardly, "Damn it, is Xue Ye siding with that Xu Sheng?"

However, due to the other party's status, he could not show any dissatisfaction...

After clenching his fists, he regained his composure...

"His Majesty Xue Ye is right; it was presumptuous of me!"

"Xu Sheng, to express the Hao Tian Sect's apology, I'm willing to offer a soul bone as compensation on a personal basis!"

"What do you think?"

Before Xu Sheng could respond, Qianjun Douluo and Jiang Long Douluo at his side burst into laughter...

"Just a soul bone to smooth things over, does the Hao Tian Sect hold us in such low regard?"

"Exactly, if I were to kill you here and then compensate the Hao Tian Sect with a soul bone afterwards, would that make things right?"

Their apology was clearly insincere, merely a perfunctory gesture!

They had taken great pains to protect Xu Sheng on his trip to the imperial palace and would not allow it to end this way!

Xu Sheng also didn't expect the two of them to interject...

He had to remind them, "Jianglong Gongfeng, Qian Jun, after all, this is the Hao Tian Sect's gesture, isn't it a bit inappropriate to respond this way?"

Jianglong Douluo sneered, "Xu Sheng, you nearly died at the hands of those assassins. How can you just let it go?"

Qianjun Douluo deliberately said, "Indeed, just a soul bone; we Soul Masters of the Martial Soul Hall have plenty to spare, and we're not interested. Oh right, I remember the Grand Elder offering you three soul bones when he invited you to the Worship Hall, correct?"

With that statement, the people from the Hao Tian Sect opposite them were dumbfounded...

"What? The Grand Elder of the Worship Hall actually offered three soul bones just to invite Xu Sheng to join the Martial Soul Hall?"

"How is that possible, is the Martial Soul Hall treating soul bones like cabbages? Even in our Hao Tian Sect, we only have a handful!"

"Hmph, I don't buy this crude lie. They think one soul bone is too little and want to hike up the price, don't they?"

Only Tang Xiao broke out in a cold sweat on his forehead...

For some reason, he had a feeling that what they said was true!

Given Xu Sheng's talent, it was indeed worth enticing him with three soul bones!