LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 59: Emperor Xue Ye’s Concern, Prince Xue Xing’s Apology
Chapter 59: Emperor Xue Ye's Concern, Prince Xue Xing's Apology
"Why didn't Mr. Dugu plant them?"
Emperor Xue Ye asked puzzledly.
"Do you think I don't want to?"
Dugu Bo retorted impatiently, "Times have changed."
"Is it because of natural disasters that the herbs were destroyed?"
"No, it's man-made."
Dugu Bo said with a pained heart.
"Man-made."
The entire chamber suddenly fell silent.
Even Emperor Xue Ye became silent.
Anyone capable of harming a Poison Douluo was definitely not an ordinary person. It was better to know less about this matter.
"Mr. Dugu, how long can I hold on with half a million Gold Soul Coins worth of herbs?"
Emperor Xue Ye asked again.
Dugu Bo thought for a moment and said, "Seven days."
"Just seven days?"
Emperor Xue Ye's voice involuntarily rose.
Did that mean he had to spend a hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins every day? In the Heavenly Dou Empire, how many people's taxes would it take to accumulate a hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins in a day? If it was a hundred thousand per day, then at least three million a month, and the annual medical expenses would be as high as thirty to forty million.
"At least thirty to forty million Gold Soul Coins a year. Isn't this price a bit too high?"
Thinking about it, Emperor Xue Ye's breathing became heavier. He hadn't realized that staying alive would cost him so much.
"If thirty to forty million Gold Soul Coins could prolong your life, it would be good."
At this moment, Dugu Bo shook his head, dispelling Emperor Xue Ye's illusion.
"Isn't thirty to forty million Gold Soul Coins enough?"
Emperor Xue Ye asked in shock.
"Of course not."
Dugu Bo said, "After seven days, your body will develop resistance, and the next potion will require more herbs. Costs don't stay the same, they increase day by day."
"Sigh, now that I think about it, I used to be really rich."
Dugu Bo calculated how much medicinal herbs he had taken from other mansions for Emperor Xue Ye over the years. He didn't feel much at first, but now he realized it was all money.
At least, it would be worth several billion Gold Soul Coins.
Comparatively, the benefits received from the royal mansion were really meager.
"What a loss."
A deep regret.
"Your Majesty, if you feel that the cost of medicine is too high, I can provide you with a list, and you can personally procure the herbs."
Seeing Emperor Xue Ye falling into silence, Dugu Bo said in a deep voice.
"Mr. Dugu, you've misunderstood. It's not that I don't trust you, but I feel that my wretched life isn't worth such a high price for treatment."
"Moreover, even if treated, it's just prolonging my life."
Emperor Xue Ye explained helplessly.
Dugu Bo's eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't say anything more.
Because what Emperor Xue Ye said was true.
"Take Mr. Dugu downstairs and get the money."
Emperor Xue Ye instructed the guards to take Dugu Bo away.
"Your Majesty, why don't you rest for a while and have some sleep."
Someone beside Emperor Xue Ye said with concern.
"How can I sleep when ten thousand Gold Soul Coins only buy twelve hours."
Emperor Xue Ye's mouth twitched with a bitter smile.
For the time being, the imperial family's business could afford several tens of millions of expenditures a year. But if this continued?
In the future, it might cost over a hundred million Gold Soul Coins a year to treat himself.
Or even more.
No one dared to speak anymore.
"It's a pity that Qinghe is still young and his wings are not yet fully grown. Xue Xing is secretly suppressing him. Otherwise, even if I pass the throne to him, what would it matter?"
Emperor Xue Ye thought to himself.
He had persevered until now also out of helplessness.
In fact, he no longer coveted the throne of the Heavenly Dou Empire; he was only worried about Xue Qinghe.
The power of Prince Xue Xing in the Heavenly Dou Empire was deeply rooted, with formidable figures like the Poison Douluo serving in his mansion, further bolstering Prince Xue Xing's arrogance. Emperor Xue Ye feared that once he was gone, Prince Xue Xing would rebel.
"It's a pity that Ning Fengzhi, the master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, is nothing but a shrewd businessman. Even if I gave him the identity of the Crown Prince's teacher, it wouldn't stop him from dealing with Xue Xing in the end."
"I can't let this go. I have to help Qinghe."
Emperor Xue Ye remembered the words of the Dream God: "The young Titled Douluo in Shrek Academy, even Dugu Bo is quite wary of him. If he could serve as a formidable figure in the Crown Prince's mansion, I wouldn't have to worry about Xue Xing using any means through the Poison Douluo in secret."
In that instant, Emperor Xue Ye thought of many things and immediately said to the people around him, "Go, summon the Crown Prince."
"Old and dilapidated, it should be here."
In a remote corner of Heaven Dou City, Qin Xiao looked at the inn's door, even the signboard was almost decayed.
He hadn't approached yet, but he could smell a musty odor.
It was coming from the old wooden door.
Creak.
He pushed the door open, and the wooden door seemed to creak as if it couldn't bear the weight, making an unpleasant sound.
Qin Xiao wasn't afraid of Titled Douluo, but when he heard this sound, he felt uneasy.
In the hall, he found some people sitting around a table, having breakfast.
"It seems I guessed right."
Qin Xiao thought to himself.
Undoubtedly, these people were from Shrek Academy.
As soon as he entered, all eyes turned to him, most of them showing delight.
"Your Majesty, you're finally back."
Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Zhao Wuji said in surprise.
Yes, Zhao Wuji had joined them.
It was inevitable. After witnessing Qin Xiao's bravery, he had already regarded this young man, who was several decades younger than him, as his idol.
"Um, it's okay for others, but Old Zhao, you should control yourself a bit."
Qin Xiao said, then couldn't help but rub his forehead with his hand, indicating a headache.
On the other hand, Zhao Wuji looked embarrassed. "I can't help it, I can't help it."
"Your Majesty, we didn't leave any messages for you. How did you find this place?"
Zhao Wuji asked curiously. "Have you been hiding in the shadows all this time?"
"Of course not, I don't have any special hobbies."
Qin Xiao shook his head slightly, smiling. "Hehe, it's not that troublesome actually. As long as it's in Heaven Dou City, it's not difficult to find you guys in the cheapest inn. Isn't that right, Grandmaster Flender?"
Uh.
Hearing this, Flender looked embarrassed. Qin Xiao hit the nail on the head with his words, pinpointing his character accurately.
But for the dignity of the dean, he found himself a way out, "Your Majesty, you don't know, I'm doing this not only to save money but more importantly, to temper the willpower of the children. We must prevent them from becoming arrogant and luxurious, starting from a young age."
"Hehe, if you say so, I won't argue with you." Qin Xiao said with a smile.
However.
Just then, outside the inn, came a low roar: "Make way for His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince."
The Crown Prince?
Everyone was stunned, and they put down their bowls and chopsticks, looking towards the door.
In no time.
Prince Xue Xing, with a rich demeanor, walked in with Xue Beng.
Prince Xue Xing looked okay, with a smile on his face.
Xue Beng, on the other hand, frowned, waving his hand in front of him continuously, looking disdainful.
He thought to himself: Is this place even fit for human habitation?
(End of this chapter)
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