Douluo Continent: Heavenly Pill Demon Tiger

Chapter 9: A villain's elaborate schemes are no match for a fool's quick thinking.

What if two illegitimate sons of the White Tiger Duke, Dai Youheng, appeared at the same time? This would be a major event that would alarm the highest levels of the empire.

At that point, let alone devouring the opponent, it will be questionable whether he can even escape unscathed. He might very well be captured and studied as some kind of evil spirit, clone, or special evil soul master.

In fact, Youheng had considered using despicable means, such as taking advantage of his low profile to launch a sneak attack and assassinate him. However, this sycophant was never alone. He was either at home, in the palace, or on his way to the palace.

He couldn't possibly be openly ambushing and killing people in the ducal mansion, the palace, or on the street.

Or perhaps it was poisoning. Dai Youheng has already taken action on this. He never cares whether his actions are despicable or not, as long as they are effective.

Unexpectedly, the martial spirit of this sycophant on the other side has extremely strong resistance to poison. Ordinary poisons are useless against him, and the poisons that are effective against him cannot be bought with money in ordinary pharmacies.

"Although I don't want to wait, I can't rush it." Dai Youheng muttered to himself, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the window frame. "That guy is like a coward, either hiding in the Duke's mansion or circling around the palace. There's no chance to make a move."

Xue Di's voice also carried a hint of solemnity, "It is indeed troublesome. Xingluo City is a deep place, and the spiritual sense of a Title Douluo is extraordinary. Your low presence is not a perfect form of invisibility. Once a powerhouse of that level deliberately probes you, it is difficult to guarantee that you will not be discovered. The simultaneous appearance of two Dai Youheng is too shocking."

"It seems we can only continue to lie low and wait for an opportunity." A cold glint flashed in Dai Youheng's eyes. "Or, we can wait until he leaves Xingluo City and returns to Shrek Academy. But if he goes back, he will probably travel with the brothers Dai Yueheng and Dai Huabin. At that time, there will definitely be experts from the Duke's Mansion protecting him. If we wait until he enters Shrek, there will be even more experts there, including the level 99 Limit Douluo Mu En and the level 98 Peak Douluo Xuanzi."

He was somewhat troubled; what he needed was a perfect, unnoticed opportunity to completely devour the other party without leaving any future troubles, which was truly not easy.

However, this opportunity will actually come very soon.

On the rooftop eaves of a luxurious inn opposite the White Tiger Duke's Mansion in Xingluo City.

Dai Youheng sat side by side with Xue Di, who appeared in the form of a soul phantom. Thanks to the former's absurdly low presence and the latter's mere invisible soul, the two sat casually on the rooftop of the bustling area, yet seemed to blend into the background, with no pedestrians or guards casting a glance at them.

Xue Di rested her smooth chin on her hand, her exquisite face filled with disbelief and a speechless expression bordering on disgust. She looked down at the Duke's mansion gate, where the dejected, sycophantic You Heng had just been stopped by the palace guards for the nth time.

"I've lived for hundreds of thousands of years," the Snow Emperor's voice carried a sense of disorientation, as if her worldview had been shattered. "I've seen my fair share of infatuated lovers, fanatics, and even fools blinded by desire, but to see someone like him take 'licking' to such an extreme, so persistently, and without any sense of self is truly unprecedented!"

She turned her head to look at You Heng beside her. "In the past two months, besides eating and sleeping, has he ever seriously cultivated for even a single hour? He's either staring blankly in the direction of the palace, preparing useless flattery items, or writing those nauseatingly cheesy love poems! His time is spent either at the Duke's mansion, at the palace, or on his way to the palace! Is there no room in his mind for anything else besides that princess?"

You Heng scoffed, his tone laced with sarcasm, "Who knows? Perhaps in his eyes, as long as he clings to Huo Yuhao, that future golden thigh, all his current efforts are in vain. Isn't waiting for the other party to casually give him handouts easier and more enjoyable than his own hard work in cultivation?"

He paused, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. According to his memories from his previous life, Huo Yuhao seemed to have gone directly to the God Realm after becoming a god, without even offering any help to his original Shrek Seven Devils companions.

Where does this simp get his confidence that Huo Yuhao would forcibly interfere in the marriage of an imperial princess for the sake of his cheap older brother? Based on that insignificant, possibly even purposeful, care he received when they were children?

"Mountains crumble, people run away. Only self-reliance is the eternal truth." Dai Youheng concluded in a low voice, a rule he firmly believed in both before and after his transmigration.

"Huh? Youheng, look down there." Xue Di suddenly focused her gaze and pointed to the gate of the Duke's mansion.

The mansion gates were wide open, and a group of servants were busily loading several well-made, large suitcases onto two luxurious carriages. The brothers Dai Yueheng and Dai Huabin were standing at the gate, seemingly giving their final instructions.

"Is this... a long trip? And with so much luggage?" Xue Di raised an eyebrow.

Dai Youheng said, "Judging by the days, Shrek Academy's holiday seems to be coming to an end soon. The journey from here to Shrek City is long, so setting off ten days or half a month early is normal. But where's that simp? Isn't he also a student at Shrek Academy? Why isn't he with us?"

Just as the two were wondering, Dai Yueheng's voice came faintly from below, with a hint of helplessness, "Hua Bin, are you really not going to wait for You Heng anymore? Father wants us brothers to travel together, so we can look after each other."

Upon hearing this, Dai Huabin's face immediately revealed undisguised contempt and impatience. "Brother! I already told him yesterday that we'd leave on time this morning!"

Dai Huabin curled his lip in disgust. "So this good-for-nothing said he wanted to stay with Princess Jiujiu for a few more days and told us not to worry about him, that he'd return to the academy later! Who wants to wait for that disgraceful guy to leave with them? It's better that he's not coming; it'll be quieter!"

Upon hearing this, Dai Yueheng could only sigh helplessly, his face full of disappointment. "Alas, with Youheng's persistent pursuit, how can he possibly win Princess Jiujiu's heart? It's truly..."

He still harbored a sliver of brotherly affection for his half-brother, and seeing this, he couldn't help but feel a little sorry for him.

On the rooftop, Xue Di was completely stunned, her beautiful face displaying a complex and fascinating expression. She slowly turned her head to look at Dai Youheng beside her, her tone carrying an absurd sense of surprise, "So, Youheng, our chance has come?"

Dai Youheng was stunned for a moment, then a very complicated and speechless smile appeared on his face.

He shook his head, his tone wistful, "It's true that even the most cunning villains can't outwit a fool."

"I've been trying my best to get him to come out alone for the past few months, and I even considered creating some accidents to lure him out. In the end, he actually gave up the safest opportunity to travel with the family team for that woman."

"Truly...heaven is helping me!"