I really am a Titled Douluo

Imperial Palace!

Watching Xue Beng, who frequently comes to pay his respects, Xue Ye's expression has clearly become somewhat uneasy...

He couldn't help but ask, "Xue Beng, why don't you stay at Tian Dou Royal Academy for your studies instead of often coming to the great hall to visit me?"

Doesn't he know that such behavior will only make me despise him more?

Upon hearing this, Xue Beng immediately felt a sense of loss, but he still suppressed his emotions and retorted, "Father Emperor, do you think your son should not come to visit you?"

Indeed, that impostor elder brother has already occupied too large a place in Father Emperor's heart. Even my frequent visits are futile!

Xue Ye fell silent, and after a few seconds, he finally said, "I did not mean that. As a prince, your willingness to visit me naturally brings me great comfort!"

"However, what is most important for you right now is to study well at the Tiandou Royal Academy!"

"After all, changing how others view you is not so easy!!"

To make oneself take someone seriously, the simplest point is to eliminate the damaging impact that person once had on the royal household!

Seeing this, Xue Beng once again said, "Father Emperor, I have been diligently working to change the outside world's perception of me according to your commands!"

For this statement, Xue Ye did not deny...

Because he indeed had people investigate Xue Beng's recent actions, which have truly somewhat improved his reputation. However, this is still far from enough!

After all, anyone would likely be able to feign such a change!

Immediately, Xue Ye nodded slightly and said, "Hmm... Not bad, but in this regard, you can learn more from your elder brother!"

If Xue Beng could become as outstanding as Xue Qinghe, I might actually consider him when choosing the heir to the throne!

Xue Beng bowed his head, his eyes dimmed...

"Yes, Father Emperor, I will strive to measure up to my elder brother!"

Xue Ye also showed no desire to continue the conversation, waving his hand to expedite, "Alright, you may leave if there's nothing else!"

I have said what needed to be said; the rest is up to his own fate!

Seeing this, Xue Beng spoke up to halt, "Wait, Father Emperor, there is a matter I wish to seek your approval for!"

Xue Ye, although somewhat impatient, still did not forcefully dismiss him. "Speak, what is it??"

Upon hearing this, Xue Beng's eyes sparkled with determination, "Father Emperor, I wish for Sect Master Ning to become my teacher!!"

Without any hesitation, Xue Ye spoke a cold and realistic phrase...

"Xue Beng, even though I am the ruler of a nation, Sect Master Ning after all is the Sect Master of Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, not an ordinary person!"

"Ordinary people cannot catch his eye, let alone asking him to become a teacher!"

"Even Qing He had to personally receive Sect Master Ning's approval before following him to cultivate!"

This statement was subtly tinged with the intent of refusal...

But it was clear that Xue Beng did not wish to give up!

If I could gain approval from Sect Master Ning, perhaps Father Emperor might start to see me in a new light!

Thus, he intensified his plea, "Father Emperor, if my elder brother could be approved by Sect Master Ning, I can be too!"

Xue Ye couldn't help but laugh at these "overconfident" words...

"Xue Beng, are you that confident?"

I know all too well what kind of genius Qing He is; there's no room for Xue Beng to say such things...

Truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!!

Yet Xue Beng showed no sign of changing his stance, again saying, "Father Emperor, I understand that what I say may sound arrogant, especially since elder brother is indeed outstanding!"

"But could you possibly give me a chance? Let me prove myself!!"

This firm tone moved Xue Ye as well...

He wanted to refuse, but deep down he couldn't help but feel a glimmer of expectation...

What if he really had failed to recognize the talent in Xue Beng, this child?

Giving him a chance, it seemed, was not out of the question!

"Xue Beng, since you have said so much, I can give you an opportunity!"

"If you can obtain Sect Master Ning's approval, then I will reassess your value as a prince!"

On the contrary, if he doesn't gain approval, he will completely lose his right to the throne in my heart.....

It's not a problem to say that he's gambling his future on this!

Xue Beng also heard the unspoken implication, but still chose to accept....

"Thank you, Father Emperor, for giving me a chance to prove myself, I will definitely not let you down!!"

Although it was difficult, he finally got the opportunity to meet with Sect Master Ning!

What he needed to do next was to come up with ways to gain the latter's approval!!

...

After hearing Xue Beng recount the entire incident, Xue Xing sitting in front could not help but sigh...

"Foolish, foolish. Xue Beng, although Poison Douluo and I know that your talent is no less than the other princes', compared to Xue Qinghe, there's still a significant gap!"

Just the fact that he hasn't given Du Gu Bo and me any leverage over these many years attests to how formidable his methods are!

Compared to him, Xue Beng is far from equal!

Du Gu Bo nodded slightly, evidently agreeing with this statement...

"Indeed, although this Xue Qinghe is an impostor, it's undeniable that he is the most exceptional child I have seen at this age!!"

"Lord Xue Beng is also excellent, but... indeed, he cannot be compared with him!"

After hearing this, Xue Beng was somewhat disheartened...

"Uncle, Poison Douluo, do you also think that I am far inferior to that fake big brother??"

His manner clearly showed that he had been severely hit....

After all, the two before him were the people he trusted the most!

Yet now they were saying such things, it was really hard to accept...

Xue Xing and Du Gu Bo exchanged a look, instantly understanding each other's thoughts...

The former covered his mouth to cough, "Xue Beng, it's not like that, you're certainly no worse than that counterfeit!"

"It's just that he's older than you, his experiences are richer than yours, and you are at a disadvantage in every aspect right now!"

The latter immediately echoed, "Yes, Prince Xue Xing is right, if Lord Xue Beng grows a few more years, perhaps surpassing that fake is not impossible"

"It's just... Lord Xue Beng, you are a bit too hasty!"

They had to use this last resort in order not to crush him!

At that, a slight flame was rekindled in Xue Beng's eyes, "Uncle, Poison Douluo, so you think that I might surpass him, too?"

Though he was previously downhearted, the recent words had rejuvenated his spirits!!

Only then did Xue Xing breathe a sigh of relief, eagerly agreeing, "Of course, Xue Beng, remember, you are the true prince with noble blood, the future emperor who will rule the entire Tiandou Empire!"

"You cannot be compared to any mere impostor!"

"However, you acted this time without consulting us, which was rather reckless; should you fail to earn Sect Master Ning's approval, I fear you might lose any chance of contending for the throne completely!"