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Seeing that everyone had started to discuss it, Zhu Zhuyun couldn't help but feel a little worried on her mature and pretty face, which bore a six-point resemblance to Zhu Zhuqing.
She quickened her pace slightly, gently tugged at Davis's sleeve, and whispered, "Weiss, why don't we just let it go? The Prince of Qinghe has already proven his identity."
"If you continue like this, even if it's just to damage his reputation, you're being a bit too aggressive."
Davis could ignore what others said, but at this moment, even his partner was starting to think he was damaging Xue Qinghe's reputation, which made his face darken even more.
Thinking of this, Davis forcefully shook off Zhu Zhuyun's hand that was holding him and shouted loudly to the people behind him.
"Everyone, be quiet!"
Chapter 242 The Topic Went Astray
"Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me!"
When Davis said this, he had already used his soul power. The faint golden ripples made his words instantly drown out all the other discussions.
This action also drew everyone's attention to him.
However, Davis's face was somewhat dark at this moment, and his eyes flashed with annoyance.
He didn't understand why simply following Tang San's lead in questioning Xu Qinghe would ultimately lead to the conspiracy theory being attributed to him.
It's important to understand that he genuinely had no intention of using this opportunity to suppress Xue Qinghe.
She genuinely just wanted Xue Qinghe to prove himself.
But after just those few words, he had become the cunning schemer.
However, what they said did give Davis a certain reminder.
This opportunity could indeed be used to deal a blow to Xue Qinghe and slightly damage his reputation.
However, this idea was somewhat risky, especially given that many people present were on Xue Qinghe's side.
However, there's no real danger in questioning him, though his relationship with Xue Qinghe and Mu Ci might be somewhat affected...
Davis immediately dismissed the idea in his mind; after all, their relationship wasn't exactly friendly to begin with, so it wouldn't matter if it got any worse.
However, if the Medicine King Sect's business within the Star Luo Empire is affected by his actions, he will likely be severely reprimanded by the Star Luo Emperor upon his return.
But we can't worry about that for now.
Thinking of this, Davis gritted his teeth and once again used his soul power to speak loudly.
"I hereby solemnly declare that my previous remarks were absolutely not intended to have any prejudice against Prince Qinghe, nor was I intended to use Tang San's words to suppress his reputation."
"If my previous words were too harsh, I apologize to the Crown Prince of Qinghe, and I have absolutely no intention of what people are saying."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue couldn't help but smile, her usually refined and dignified face softening as she nodded to Davis.
“Your Highness Davis need not worry about it; I have not taken it to heart.”
However, no sooner had Qian Renxue finished speaking than Davis's next words completely froze her smile on her face.
"Thank you for your understanding, Prince Qinghe, but I now have serious doubts that what Tang San said before was correct!"
Davis's words caused another uproar among the crowd, who couldn't understand why he said that.
"You should know that Sect Master Mu Ci's grandmother was Elder Fire Phoenix of the Spirit Hall, and her own family and sect also had close ties with the Spirit Hall."
"Back when the Medicine King Sect was founded, it was graced by the presence of two Title Douluos from the Spirit Hall, Her Highness Ling Yuan and Her Highness Fire Phoenix!"
"But now, Sect Master Mu Ci has repeatedly stood up for and explained the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, and even pointed the finger at... What I mean is, such behavior makes me doubt the authenticity of the Crown Prince of Qinghe's identity once again!"
Davis delivered his speech with great passion and righteous indignation.
However, the response was not as great as he had imagined, and was even quite different.
At this moment, the students in the Heaven Dou Empire camp began to discuss it, but Davis's statement did not generate much buzz.
"Isn't Davis going a bit too far? Everyone in Tiandou City knows about the relationship between Crown Prince Qinghe and Sect Master Muci," a member of the Shenfeng Academy muttered under his breath.
Hearing the discussion from the Kamikaze team, a girl from the team next to her immediately came over, her delicate face flushed with a unique blush.
"Yes, yes, I also heard that the Crown Prince of Qinghe has not yet chosen a Crown Princess because of Sect Master Mu Ci. It is said that when Sect Master Mu Ci led the Plant Academy to participate in the Heavenly Dou Exchange Conference, His Highness fell in love with her at first sight."
"I've also heard..."
"Cough cough!"
As the conversation veered further and further off course, Feng Xiaotian coughed twice, interrupting their exchange.
"What nonsense are you talking about! Sect Master Mu has a fiancée. Don't gossip about such things. The two of them are just on good terms."
Upon hearing Feng Xiaotian's rebuke, the discussion among the members of the Shenfeng team immediately fell silent.
At this very moment, all the teams, big and small, in the Heavenly Dou Empire were discussing similar matters, and the topic had already spread.
Even within the Star Luo camp, gossip began to circulate, with people pointing and whispering about Mu Ci and Qian Renxue as if they had stumbled upon some juicy gossip.
But Davis, standing in front of everyone, was not having such a good time. His handsome face, inherited from the White Tiger bloodline, was blank, like a clown performing on stage but no one paying attention.
He had not anticipated this situation at all. It was one thing for the Heaven Dou Empire to be questioning things, but why didn't even the people from the Star Luo Empire join him in questioning?
Even Mu Ci and Qian Renxue, who were at the center of the discussion, did not expect things to turn out this way.
Shouldn't they be following Davis's lead and speculating about their identities at a time like this? How did it turn into gossip about her and Mu Ci?
The murmurs among the crowd were quite loud. Given the cultivation levels of Mu Ci, Qian Renxue, and the others, even whispering was almost indistinguishable from talking in each other's ears.
Qian Renxue and Mu Ci had nothing to say about the topic they were discussing.
They have appeared together on numerous occasions over the years, so it's no surprise that such speculation has arisen within Tiandou City.
Moreover, they can't and don't really want to interfere with these discussions among ordinary people about gossip and scandals among the upper class.
Furthermore, this topic cannot be considered entirely wrong; in fact, it can be said to be entirely correct to a certain extent.
Taking advantage of this brief moment, Qian Renxue glanced around and saw the smiles in the eyes of Qian Daoliu, Bibi Dong, and the others.
He also noticed the cunning looks on the faces of Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the others, but his gaze eventually settled on Hu Liena's face.
Qian Renxue still clearly remembers that it was her good younger sister who had given her the cold shoulder back then.
Although the conflict had already been discussed openly, she still harbored some prejudice against Hu Liena.
After all, having monopolized a mother's love for so many years, it would be a lie to say she wasn't jealous.
"Just wait and see how I deal with you, you little vixen!"
Hearing the buzzing discussions around him, Davis could no longer contain himself. This time, he used his soul power to shout loudly.
"Sect Master Mu Ci, Prince Qinghe! You haven't given me a direct answer to my question yet."
"If you don't answer, does that mean I've hit a nerve, and that my guess is correct?"
Davis's sudden words interrupted the discussion in the square, silencing everyone for a moment.
Sensing the atmosphere, Qian Renxue was about to speak.
Suddenly, a Holy Emperor Warrior came running up from the foot of the mountain.
In the quiet environment, the clanging of metal armor was particularly jarring.
As the Holy Emperor Warrior knelt on one knee before Bibi Dong on the high platform, a steady report came from beneath his mask.
"Your Holiness the Pope!"
"Urgent report from the Heavenly Dou Imperial Family: Requesting an audience with Crown Prince Qinghe!"
Chapter 243 Urgent Report from Heavenly Battle
"Urgent report from Tiandou?!"
These four words were like a thunderclap, instantly silencing the entire Papal Square.
Everyone knows how weighty the word "urgent report" carries when it comes from the mouth of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
Not to mention, it was a royal attendant who personally delivered the message! This was absolutely a matter that could shake the heavens!
Those who were just gossiping about Mu Ci and Qian Renxue all shut up.
All eyes turned to the Holy Emperor Warrior who had brought the news, holding their breath and waiting to hear what this earth-shattering news was.
Upon hearing this report, Bibi Dong, who was on the high platform, immediately focused her beautiful eyes.
He lightly tapped the papal scepter on the ground, his mind beginning to consider the possible consequences of this matter.
During the competition, something big might have happened in Tiandou City that we are unaware of.
Moreover, judging from the current communication speed in Douluo Continent, this matter must have happened many days ago, and it has probably been settled long ago.
But even if things get really bad, how bad can they get?
Not to mention that after Mu Ci corrected Qian Renxue's direction, she has become decisive and efficient instead of hesitant.
At this time, half of the officials in the Heaven Dou Empire's court had been replaced by members of the Spirit Hall.
Even those who weren't from the Spirit Hall were mostly trusted confidants selected by Qian Renxue from the common people.
As for the noble class that forms the foundation of the Heaven Dou Empire, very few remain after years of elimination.
Even the remaining few nobles are still indulging in the pleasure of plundering and acquiring the property of other nobles.
Furthermore, with two titled Douluo, Serpent Spear and Porcupine, guarding the Heaven Dou City, even if Emperor Xue Ye were to realize his mistake and attempt to launch a coup or other national salvation plan, it would be impossible for him to succeed.
However, with the Haotian Sect involved, such a thing is not impossible.
Even in the worst-case scenario, Emperor Xueye was able to successfully turn the tide and save the collapsing empire.
She forcefully disrupted the Spirit Hall's plans, causing Qian Renxue's plan to seize the country to fail, but in her opinion, it didn't matter.
Bibi Dong was even more eager for this, wanting Qian Renxue to stay in Wuhun City so that she could make up for the maternal love she hadn't given her for the past ten years and lessen the guilt in her heart.
Thinking of this, Bibi Dong immediately gave instructions to the Holy Emperor Warrior.
"Summon that honored guest immediately."
Upon hearing Bibi Dong's order, the papal knight immediately rose, clasped his hands in a salute, and said...
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope!"
After answering, the Holy Emperor Warrior immediately used his soul power and rushed towards the foot of Papal Mountain without the slightest hesitation.