Chapter 21: The Martial Soul Hall’s Identity Exposed, Tang Yuehua Confronts!

Chapter 21: The Revelation of the Martial Soul Hall’s Identity, Tang Yuehua Confronts!

Dugu Bo looked at the black figure that had appeared before him, his face instantly filled with disgust.

“Damn ghost, you’re here too?”

Xu Yan’s expression was somewhat strange at this moment.

That form of address felt ambiguous.

An outsider might have thought there was some unspeakable secret between the two of them.

The Ghost Douluo said, “This kid is one of ours.”

“The Martial Soul Hall?”

Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes slightly, never expecting that Xu Yan would actually be affiliated with the Martial Soul Hall.

Xu Yan stepped back, moving out of the poisonous gas’s range.

He looked at Officer Ode and said, “Chief Ode, you really enjoy watching a good show, don’t you?”

“Young Master, this Dugu Bo is a titled Douluo, while I’m only a Soul Emperor. I’m of little help here,” Ode replied with a faint smile.

Xu Yan did not intend to cause trouble for Ode at this moment; instead, he quietly observed.

Dugu Bo also retracted his Martial Soul. Since Xu Yan could not be killed right now, he would wait for a better opportunity.

Besides, Xue Beng was only slightly frightened and unharmed.

From the current situation, Xu Yan’s identity as a member of the Martial Soul Hall was exposed.

He likely could no longer stay at Yue Xuan.

However, he could still attempt to cause a fuss.

At that moment, Xue Ke and Tang Yuehua emerged.

“Xu Yan.” Xue Ke approached, glancing at the scene before her and realizing there had just been a fierce battle.

Tang Yuehua had come here and clearly sensed fluctuations in soul energy.

She looked at Xu Yan and asked, “Xiao Yan, what are you doing here?”

Xu Yan grimaced and replied, “Aunt, Your Highness, please stand up for me. This Xue Beng Prince is trying to kill me.”

Tang Yuehua was startled. “Did he hurt you?”

“No, luckily this senior stepped in, or I’d be finished,” Xu Yan said, pointing at Chief Ode. “Aunt, he just watched me nearly get killed without lifting a finger to help. Why keep such a person around?”

Ode gritted his teeth. “You—”

Tang Yuehua fixed Ode with a stern gaze and comforted Xu Yan, “Xiao Yan, let’s go back.”

Xue Ke was also angry and confronted Xue Beng, “Why did you try to kill Xu Yan?”

Xue Beng was immediately flustered. “I—”

“Hmph. I’m warning you, don’t harm Xu Yan again, or I’ll tell my brother to deal with you,” Xue Ke said coldly.

Xue Beng was stunned.

The Ghost Douluo watched this scene and thought to himself, This kid has really won over Lord Yue Xuan’s favor; even Princess Xue Ke is speaking up for him.

He smiled and said to Dugu Bo, “Enough. There’s no point in continuing this fight here. I’ll leave first.”

The Ghost Douluo immediately vanished.

Dugu Bo watched the Ghost Douluo’s departure, then came over and helped Xue Beng up.

Xue Ke, Tang Yuehua, and Xu Yan had already left to return to Yue Xuan.

Though the battle caused little damage, it was witnessed by others.

Those secretly investigating Xu Yan quietly departed as well.

Back at Yue Xuan, Xu Yan had initially feared his identity was exposed, but fortunately, Tang Yuehua and the others had not arrived early.

Otherwise, the Ghost Douluo’s words would have been overheard.

As for Dugu Bo, it was uncertain whether he would reveal Xu Yan’s true identity.

After this lesson, Xue Beng would surely behave more obediently.

Whether to kill him or not was irrelevant—he was not a true enemy. Xu Yan still had Snow Clear River to contend with.

Back inside the palace, Tang Yuehua looked over Xu Yan’s body and asked, “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine, Aunt,” Xu Yan replied.

With Xue Ke present, Xu Yan still addressed Tang Yuehua as “Aunt.”

“That’s good.” Tang Yuehua’s expression grew more serious.

Xue Ke said, “Xu Yan, as long as you’re safe, I’ll tell my brother when I return.”

“Princess, you should go first. Xu Yan and I have something to discuss,” Tang Yuehua sighed and turned away.

Xu Yan sensed something off in Tang Yuehua’s expression—could she have learned something?

“All right, Teacher,” Xue Ke said as she left, glancing back at Xu Yan.

Xu Yan smiled gently at her.

After Xue Ke left, only Tang Yuehua and Xu Yan remained in the grand hall.

Ode had come back but waited outside.

“Aunt, what’s wrong?” Xu Yan asked.

Tang Yuehua turned her back to him and said, “Actually, I already heard everything.”

“Xiao Yan, are you really from the Martial Soul Hall?”

She turned to face him, her eyes full of inner conflict.

Xu Yan sighed; it seemed Tang Yuehua had indeed heard the truth.

Since that was the case, there was no point hiding anymore.

“Yes,” Xu Yan nodded.

“Why are you with the Martial Soul Hall? Do you even know what kind of place it is?” Tang Yuehua asked.

“I do know, but I have no choice,” Xu Yan replied, taking a few steps forward. “It’s like no one can choose their birth time or place. I had no choice. I was about to starve to death when the Martial Soul Hall saved me.”

“Yue’er, tell me, what am I supposed to do?”

“The Martial Soul Hall is powerful. My own strength is limited; I cannot oppose them now. Besides, they have done me a favor. Though my status is lowly, I have no fear for my life.”

“Lowly status?”

Tang Yuehua smiled gently. “If your status were lowly, would a titled Douluo secretly protect you?”

“Although my soul power is only at level nine, I’m not blind. Your status definitely isn’t simple. What is your true purpose in coming to Yue Xuan?” Tang Yuehua pressed.

At this moment, she seemed remarkably clear-headed.

Facing Tang Yuehua’s questions, Xu Yan said, “My status is indeed humble. But because I am too outstanding, the church, led by Bi Bidong, has assigned people to watch me. You think it’s protection, but it’s actually surveillance. If I dared to leave the Martial Soul Hall, it would be considered betrayal, and I would be killed.”

Xu Yan spoke gently to Tang Yuehua. “The truth is, I came to Yue Xuan because of you. Nothing else.”

“Me?” Tang Yuehua was surprised.

“When I came to Tian Dou City to train, I heard the Lord of Yue Xuan was extraordinary, as beautiful as a celestial being. I wanted to see for myself, and the moment I laid eyes on you, I deeply fell in love,” Xu Yan stepped forward and slowly embraced her.

Tang Yuehua initially resisted.

Knowing Xu Yan’s true identity, it was the first time she had felt inner resistance toward him.

But soon, she found herself unconsciously giving up the struggle.

“Yue’er, rest assured, I won’t hurt you. I have no other motives—just a pure love for you,” Xu Yan said. “If you don’t want to see me, I can leave now and never appear again.”

Hearing this, Tang Yuehua hurriedly clung to him, “No, that’s not what I mean. Don’t go.”

Xu Yan gazed at Tang Yuehua’s tear-filled eyes, then lowered his head and kissed her crimson lips.

(The End of this chapter)