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Chapter 155 Dai Hao Comes to Negotiate Terms
Chapter 155 Dai Hao Comes to Negotiate Terms
Dai Youheng spent the whole day with Xu Jiujiu, and he showed no signs of dejection in front of her.
In the morning, he meditated intently in the quiet room specially prepared for him at the princess's residence, his soul power flowing smoothly and effortlessly without any stagnation. After lunch, he naturally assisted Xu Jiujiu in handling the complex administrative affairs, analyzing them meticulously and offering unique insights. In the afternoon, he practiced his swordsmanship in the courtyard, the Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Blade whistling through the air in his hands.
After having dinner with Xu Jiujiu, Dai Youheng took his leave.
Xu Jiujiu had witnessed all of this. Her appreciation and satisfaction grew stronger, even mixed with a hint of barely perceptible heartache.
Such a man, with his exceptional talent, mastery of both literature and martial arts, and unwavering resolve, was deeply devoted to her. How could she not fall for him?
After dinner, Dai Youheng rose to take his leave. Watching his departing figure, Nebula Douluo Manyi sighed softly, "The tenacity of this young man's will is truly unparalleled in my life. Faced with this upheaval, he not only did not collapse and succumb, but instead transformed all his negative emotions into motivation for cultivation, becoming stronger with each setback. Princess, your insight is indeed unique."
Xu Jiujiu smiled slightly and instructed, "Grandma Manyi, send two Soul Saints to protect him secretly. I don't want anything to happen to him."
Two Soul Saints represent the highest level of protective force she, as a princess, can directly mobilize without going through her elder brother, the Emperor.
After all, Contra is a character with the title "Douluo," and according to the rules, he is already entitled to wear a Douluo robe and not bow to the emperor. She ordered him not to move.
Titled Douluo are even more noble, and the reason why Manyi usually listens to her is simply because Manyi loves her.
Other titled Douluo, when they see her, will call her "Princess" if they are happy, and some will even call her "Little Girl" if they are more casual.
With two Soul Saints present, even if attacked by Soul Douluos, they can hold out for a while, enough time to send out a distress signal.
As Dai Youheng walked back to the hotel, his senses subtly expanded, and he immediately detected two faint yet harmless auras behind him. He knew immediately that these must be the bodyguards sent by Xu Jiujiu.
He pretended not to notice and continued forward. Little did he know that behind those two Soul Saints, in the far shadows, Ling Ya and Nana, like two silent ghosts, were faithfully fulfilling their true duty of protection. Their existence was completely unknown even to those two Soul Saints.
Upon reaching the hotel entrance, Dai Youheng paused. There stood Dai Hao alone, the night casting a lonely shadow over his tall figure.
"Your Grace!" Dai Youheng said in a flat tone, even with a hint of sarcasm, "What, are you here to settle scores with me again because of Dai Huabin?"
Dai Hao turned around, his face showing no anger or accusation, but rather a complex weariness. "Youheng, I just came to see you. You're staying here now?"
He glanced at the hotel, which wasn't exactly luxurious.
"It's much more comfortable here than that suffocating ducal mansion," Dai Youheng said calmly. "Is there something you need?"
Dai Hao sighed. "I'm returning to the Mingdou Mountains tomorrow. Before I leave, I'd like to talk to you. Won't you invite me up for a bit?" His tone carried a hint of a fatherly concern.
Dai Youheng looked at him for a moment, then turned around and said, "Come with me."
Dai Hao followed, but paused slightly before stepping into the hotel. Without turning his head, he spoke into the empty street, "You two need not be nervous. No matter what, Youheng is my son. I will not harm him."
The two Soul Saints in the shadows froze, their hearts filled with horror. They knew that their movements had already been seen through by Duke White Tiger, so they had no choice but to remain still and dare not approach to eavesdrop any further.
The room was simply furnished. Dai Youheng asked directly, "Speak, what does His Excellency the Duke want to discuss? Is he advising me not to harm Dai Yueheng?"
Dai Hao sat down on the sofa, his heavy body seemingly bearing a tremendous burden. "That's one of the reasons. Whether or not Hua Bin's matter is related to you, I've decided not to investigate further. Ultimately, it was Zhu Man's evil deeds that reaped this bitter fruit. I've let down your mother and Luo Li."
His voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes were bloodshot. "Your mother, Wan Ning, was gentle, kind, and considerate. Luo Li also admired me since she was a child, but in the end, I couldn't protect them."
At this moment, Dai Hao's remorse was genuine. He was not truly heartless; it was just that matters of the heart did not hold a high place in his heart.
The weight of this guilt can never surpass the weight of family and military duties.
In his heart, the entire White Tiger Duke's Mansion was still more important. The alliance between the Dai and Zhu families could not be broken, so he could not allow Dai Youheng to continue to harm Zhu Man and Dai Yueheng.
"Youheng, we are family after all." Dai Hao raised his head, his eyes filled with a hint of pleading. "You have lost your mother and brother, and Zhu Man has also paid the price. She is dying and has lost her beloved son. Please stop, okay?"
Please accept this as a request from your father.
Upon hearing this, Dai Youheng's lips curled into a cold smile. "You want me to give up my revenge? Fine. But empty words and so-called prices won't suffice. Your Grace should know what I want."
Dai Hao stared at him with a complex expression, as if trying to see through this son who had become so unfamiliar. "Youheng, that night you said that while you were being used by the royal family, you were also using them. Was that sincere? If you were to take charge of the Dai family one day, would you destroy the foundation of my Dai family?"
"No." Dai Youheng answered decisively, his gaze calm. "I promise you, in the Star Luo Empire, there will always be a Dai family."
At the same time, Dai Youheng added in his mind: The Dai family will always exist, but it will no longer be your and Baihu Dai family, but my Dai Youheng's Dai family.
Dai Hao stared intently into his eyes, as if trying to see through his true feelings. Finally, he slowly nodded. "Alright. You will see what you want tomorrow. But you must also remember your promise! The matter concerning your mother and Luo Li ends here; no further revenge is permitted!"
"Don't worry," Dai Youheng said calmly, "I, Dai Youheng, always keep my word."
Having gotten what he wanted, why would he seek revenge? After all, Bai Wanning and Dai Luoli weren't actually dead. One of them was making clothes for their son every day, and the other was busy being a leader among the children. They were living a comfortable life.
Dai Hao gave him a deep look, then got up and left, his back looking somewhat hunched.
The following day, a statement personally signed by Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger clan spread throughout the upper echelons of Xingluo City at an astonishing speed, causing a huge shock.
The statement announced that the late concubine Bai Wanning was posthumously granted the title of "second wife," with a status equal to that of Duchess Zhu Man!
His son, Dai Youheng, now enjoys full rights to inherit the dukedom and is no longer a son of a concubine. The rules for the succession to the dukedom are announced: whoever breaks through to the level 80 Soul Douluo realm first between Dai Yueheng and Dai Youheng will be the next White Tiger Duke and will also take over the position of commander-in-chief of the Western Army Group!
When the news spread, the entire city was in an uproar!
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