Tang Sui arrived at the principal's office to find Flander, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun discussing the enrollment situation at Shrek Academy and the matter of outstanding graduates heading to the Tang Sect.
Upon seeing Tang Sui, their conversation paused, and smiles appeared on their faces.
"Sui Sui, you're back so early. San and Hong Jun just returned a while ago," Flander said with a chuckle.
Tang San looked at his sister with a gentle gaze. "Sui Sui, you're back. Was everything smooth?"
Tang Sui nodded. "Quite smooth. How about your end, brother?"
"This trip to Geng Xin City was worthwhile. Under Rong Rong's appraisal abilities, we acquired the forging materials for the Tang Sect's peerless hidden weapons at a low price and invited Elder Lou Gao, the former president of the Blacksmiths' Association and now an elder of the Tang Sect, to join us." Tang San's brows also relaxed as he thought about the gains from the trip. "After returning from Geng Xin City, we first went back to the Tang Sect and made simple arrangements for its overall structure."
"Currently, the Tang Sect's manpower and financial resources are still mainly used for sect construction and hidden weapons. The single-attribute four clans have been officially renamed the Four Halls, with four elders serving as hall masters. The Clan of Breaking has been renamed the Medicine Hall, responsible for refining medicine and sect defense. The Strength Hall focuses on forging hidden weapons. The Imperial Hall manages the Tang Sect's defense and construction. The Swift Hall specializes in intelligence and reconnaissance. Elder Lou Gao is responsible for the production of all advanced hidden weapons of the Tang Sect."
"In addition, a Martial Hall has been established for external combat, which Fatty will be in charge of. Xiao Ao and Rong Rong will be responsible for sect expenditures and finances. As the Deputy Sect Master of the Tang Sect, you... well... in terms of handling affairs, seeing your performance in the Slaughter City, I believe Sui Sui you can handle it well..."
Tang San's voice trailed off under Tang Sui's half-amused, half-mocking gaze.
"Brother, you're quite good at being a hands-off manager, aren't you?"
Tang San coughed, half-clenching his fist. "I haven't finished yet."
Tang Sui made a "please" gesture. Go on, say whatever you want.
"I know the Slaughter City also took a lot of your focus, so you and I will cooperate in handling sect affairs, with you focusing on external battles and me on internal management, for now. Also, on major matters, the sect will adopt a voting system, with elders and hall masters each having one vote, and both you and I having two votes. However, as the Sect Master, I have the right of direct veto."
This time, Tang San's words made Tang Sui nod. "That's quite reasonable."
After Tang San finished, Dashi said, "In a month, the academy will also have a batch of outstanding new graduates. We've also discussed the matter of the Tang Sect recruiting soul masters; we will select outstanding talents from the graduates to send to the Tang Sect. Of course, this move will depend on their willingness. But I believe your Tang Sect will undoubtedly become a powerful sect that soul masters on the continent will flock to from now on!"
"Thank you, Teacher~" Tang Sui replied with a smile. Sudan Novel Network.
The group resumed discussing the matter of graduating soul masters when suddenly an urgent voice sounded from outside.
"Flander! That Ning family girl said the little monster is back! Is the little monster with you!"
The next moment, Dugu Bo, with a look of anxious urgency, pushed open the door. Seeing Tang San, a look of joy appeared on his anxious face. "Little monster! Come with me quickly! Emperor Xue Ye is not doing well!"
This statement caused the expressions of everyone in the room to change.
Tang San took a step forward and questioned, "Old monster, didn't you tell me before that the poison Emperor Xue Ye was poisoned had been controlled by you? How could this happen?"
Dugu Bo sighed with bitterness. "It was indeed controlled by me at that time. But who knew that Emperor Xue Ye's poison suddenly flared up again not long ago, and this time it was even more violent!"
He then told Tang San about his previous method of treatment, but Emperor Xue Ye's poison remained unresolved. Furthermore, it had flared up six times. In the seventh neutralization, the new deadly poison produced would kill Emperor Xue Ye, so the situation was now critical.
Tang San's expression became serious upon hearing this. In Dugu Bo's anxious gaze, Tang San looked at Tang Sui and said, "Sui Sui, you are fast. Hurry back to the Tang Sect and invite Elder Yang Wudi. Fatty, you stay here and wait for Rong Rong and Xiao Ao. If the Heaven Dou Empire truly undergoes a change, then our plans may also need to change."
"Alright."
Tang Sui immediately acted.
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On the way to the imperial palace, Yang Wudi, Dugu Bo, and Tang San urgently discussed Emperor Xue Ye's condition. Dugu Bo's initial suspicion turned into affirmation of Yang Wudi.
Tang Sui looked at the increasingly deserted avenue and the majestic, standing imperial palace gate. Her dark blue eyes narrowed, filled with a deep meaning.
Upon entering the imperial palace, thanks to Dugu Bo's presence, the four were not stopped at all.
Dugu Bo, as a guest minister of the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family, held immense authority. He led Tang Sui and the others all the way to the sleeping quarters where Emperor Xue Ye lay. It was only here that they were blocked by heavily guarded soldiers.
"No passage ahead!"
Soldiers fully clad in armor held spears, crossing them to block the group's path.
Dugu Bo immediately took out his unique guest minister gold token. "Make way! We have urgent matters to see His Majesty."
A soldier on the left said indifferently, "His Majesty is resting. His Highness the Crown Prince has ordered that no one is to disturb him in the palace. Those who disobey will be killed without mercy!"
Dugu Bo was momentarily stunned by the unyielding attitude of the other party, and his brows furrowed. "Don't you see the words on the gold token in my hand?"
The gold token was inscribed with the words "Direct Access," meaning that anyone who saw this token was like Emperor Xue Ye himself present.
However, the soldier's face was ashen, and he showed no intention of moving aside. He even pointed his sharp spear at Dugu Bo and the others. The other soldiers also pointed their spears at them, as if warning them not to act rashly.
The air seemed to freeze.
In the tense atmosphere, Tang Sui narrowed her eyes, her gaze sweeping over the red silk tied around the right arms of the soldiers guarding the sleeping quarters.
At the same time, Tang San's lips moved slightly, and he transmitted his voice to Dugu Bo, asking, "Have you seen these soldiers?"
Dugu Bo shook his head and transmitted his voice, "They are all strangers."
"No need to think, brother. The guards here have been replaced by the Spirit Hall. Look at the red silk on their right arms."
Tang Sui suddenly joined the "chat channel," and even Yang Wudi was "pulled into the chat channel."
Dugu Bo and the others then reacted, their gazes sweeping across the arms of the soldiers guarding the sleeping quarters, their eyes sharpening.
Exchanging a look with Dugu Bo and giving Yang Wudi a nod, Tang San turned his head to look at Tang Sui and nodded almost imperceptibly.
"If you use your domain, can you take them down without making a sound?"
Tang San's voice sounded in her ear.
Tang Sui nodded. "I'll count to five, and then we'll break through."