Hu Yuhao and Wei Na's expressions changed as they looked at the Princess of Douling. Was this the result of inbreeding?
What kind of thoughts were in her mind to say such things?
The Princess of Douling remained oblivious and continued, "Hu Yuhao, my father bestowing my hand in marriage to you is an immense honor!"
"After we get married, our children must bear the surname Xue, as Xue is the royal family name!"
"Moreover, whatever my father commands, you must obey, and you are not allowed to interfere with my personal life!"
At this point, the Princess of Douling paused before adding, "Hu Yuhao, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and thank my father for his grace!"
"Fine... a fine sense of grace indeed!"
Hu Yuhao almost laughed in anger. He knew the princess was somewhat brainless, but he hadn't expected her to be not only mentally challenged but also utterly clueless about the situation!
Her Douling Empire was on the verge of collapse, yet she still acted like a high-and-mighty princess!
Did she think this was medieval Europe?
"Guards!"
Hu Yuhao shouted, and immediately, five hundred armed soldiers stormed into the tent.
"Greetings, Supreme Leader!"
"Take this Princess of Douling away and give her a hundred lashes on both sides. Find a healing-type soul master and make sure she doesn't die!"
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but gasped.
A hundred lashes on the back, they understood.
But the front...
Goodness, it's fortunate she's a princess and not a prince!
"Yes, Supreme Leader!"
The soldiers responded promptly and quickly pulled the Princess of Douling away.
"Hu Yuhao, how dare you treat me like this! I am my father's favorite princess!"
The Princess of Douling screamed in terror.
No one had ever dared to treat her this way before. No matter what she did wrong, her father would always forgive her.
But this Hu Yuhao actually dared to give her a hundred lashes, and on both sides at that!
Glancing down at her feet, she thought... this flat chest would probably become an airport!
After everyone left, only Wei Na and Hu Yuhao remained in the tent.
The two exchanged glances, and for a moment, the atmosphere was awkward.
"You... you wouldn't do the same to me, would you?"
Wei Na asked, trembling slightly. She was truly scared.
The Princess of Douling was utterly brainless, but she wasn't like that.
What if Hu Yuhao was in a fit of rage? She'd be in deep trouble!
A hundred lashes on the front, who could endure that?
"You're from the Body Sect. If I treated you like that, they might not say anything openly, but they'd surely curse me behind my back."
"Tell me, why have you come?"
Hu Yuhao didn't look at Wei Na, casually finding a seat and sitting down, speaking in a relaxed manner.
As for the screams outside the tent, he acted as if he didn't hear them.
Wei Na was started. Reveal her purpose?
Her purpose was similar to the Princess of Douling's, but unlike the princess, she wasn't so foolish!
"Hu Yuhao, you are undoubtedly the most outstanding genius in the history of the Douluo Continent, without a doubt."
"You are handsome and have a heart for the common people..."
Faced with Wei Na's flattery, Hu Yuhao simply waved his hand, "I know you and Long Aotian are childhood sweethearts, deeply in love, and even privately engaged."
"Don't say things like you like me. I don't believe it."
Wei Na: "…"
Impossible! How could Huo Yuhao know about this?
Aotian isn't the type to gossip; he wouldn't have told Hu Yuhao about this.
"Hu Yuhao... As a daughter and a princess, it's only right that I come..."
"I have no choice."
Wei Na sobbed, her voice tinged with disappointment.
Hu Yuhao stood up, hands behind his back, and said, "In the entire world, only Hua Huo can persuade me to withdraw my troops. No one else can."
"Is there really no room for negotiation?"
"None."
"For the sake of the world, I cannot retreat."
"You said if Hua Huo persuaded you, you would retreat..."
"Compared to my wife, the world's populace is of lesser importance."
Hu Yuhao said with a straight face.
"Wei..."
Wei Na couldn't help but gasped. Hu Yuhao was truly devoted.
Between the world and Hua Huo, he didn't hesitate to choose Hua Huo. This was truly...
Her father actually thought he could control Hu Yuhao through marriage. How could he dare to think such a thing!
"I understand, but please spare my father. Some things are beyond our control..."
As an emperor, he was bound by circumstances. If he wasn't ruthless, others would be ruthless on his behalf. If he didn't oppress the people, others would do so in his name.
"Actions are actions. There's no such thing as being beyond control."
Hu Yuhao shook his head.
From his perspective, the Duchess of the White Tiger's actions were heinous, but from her perspective, she hadn't done anything wrong.
Different stances, actions are actions.
In this world, strength is ultimately what matters!
Wei Na fell silent, her head lowered, tears streaming down.
"Princess Wei Na, I won't make things difficult for you. Whether you want to return or stay is entirely up to you."
"But some things must be done, and some people must be killed."
"Without eliminating these people, this world will remain stagnant, devoid of vitality."
"Since I, Hu Yuhao, have come, I will change all of this."
"I know you are also a cultivating genius. You can try to kill me to change all of this. I will forgive you."
Hu Yuhao stood with his hands behind his back, speaking calmly.
Hearing this, Wei Na was stunned for a long time, staring blankly at Hu Yuhao.
If it wasn't for Aotian, she might have truly attained for Hu Yuhao.
Unfortunately, our paths are different; we cannot walk together.
"Among my peers, my cultivation is decent, but compared to a monster like you, I'm far behind."
"I have no way to deal with you..."
"Hu Yuhao, it's you who tied me here, not that I don't want to return."
Hu Yuhao: "???"
"Wait, are all princesses so unreasonable?"
"If I admit to this, how will the heroes of the world see me?"
"Anyway, your reputation is already like this; kidnapping a princess won't make much difference..."
Hearing this, Hu Yuhao smirked, his eyes narrowing.
"Guards!"
Wei Na was stunned. Was Hu Yuhao really going to kidnap her?
The armed soldiers entered the tent and looked at Hu Yuhao.
"Tie up Princess Wei Na, put a mask on her, gag her, and give her twenty lashes. Let Long Aotian of the Body Sect personally administer them!"
"Yes, Supreme Leader!"
Although they didn't understand Hu Yuhao's intentions, the soldiers followed his orders.
"Oh, and don't tell Long Aotian this is Princess Wei Na!"
Wei Na: "???"
"Hu Yuhao, you xxx..."
Wei Na was utterly broken, her mind buzzing.
Aotian hitting her?