I've already been given the title of Douluo, and you want me to be reasonable?

As soon as Emperor Xueye finished speaking, the gasps of surprise from the crowd in the hall nearly lifted the glazed tiles. A tutor of the emperor, holding a position equal to that of the emperor himself—this was unprecedented in the thousand-year history of the Heavenly Dou Empire.

Even Ning Fengzhi, the former sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, had never received such an honor. For a moment, the assembled court officials looked at each other in bewilderment, and some of the jealous ones clenched their jade tablets tightly.

Some astute individuals have already begun to devise ways to cultivate a good relationship with this newly appointed imperial tutor.

Lin Yuan's expression remained unchanged as he gave a slight bow: "Your Majesty's kindness is too much for me to bear. I have only done my humble best; how could I possibly compare to Your Majesty?"

Emperor Xueye laughed heartily, stepped forward, grasped Lin Yuan's hand, and said softly, "Imperial Tutor, there's no need for such modesty! Without your help, how could the Heaven Dou Royal Academy have defeated the Spirit Hall? Such achievements are worthy of this honorable position!"

Xue Qinghe also came over with a wine glass to offer a toast. His gaze lingered on Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling behind Lin Yuan for a moment, and he said meaningfully, "I have long heard of the extraordinary talents of the two disciples of the Imperial Tutor. Seeing them today, I can see that their reputation is well-deserved."

Lin Yuan smiled faintly and raised his cup in return: "Your Highness is too kind."

Salas, the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall, was hidden in the shadows, his eyes flashing with a sinister light. He was clearly surprised that Emperor Xueye would go to such lengths to win over Lin Yuan.

This not only disrupted the Spirit Hall's plan to infiltrate the upper echelons of the Heaven Dou Alliance, but also elevated Lin Yuan's status.

"Sir, should we..."

At this moment, a black-clad Soul Master whispered something in Salas's ear, but Salas raised his hand to stop him, saying in a cold tone, "This is no longer an existence we can contend with. This matter... let's wait for the Pope to make arrangements."

Upon hearing this, the black-robed soul master beside Salas said nothing more and turned to leave.

.........

The banquet lasted until evening, and everyone from the Heavenly Dou Empire was drunk and dazed, clearly completely intoxicated.

Lin Yuan led his disciples back to the courtyard of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. As the Imperial Tutor of the Empire, Lin Yuan held an extremely high position, and even the people from the Imperial Palace personally escorted them back.

Ye Lingling was also a little drunk. Leaning against Lin Yuan's chest, her face flushed, she gently bit her lower lip and said softly, "Teacher... I feel a little hot, could you... give me..."

Lin Yuan gently stroked Ye Lingling's hair and said softly, "You're drunk, go back and rest first."

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing quickly stepped forward to support Ye Lingling's limp body. Under the moonlight, she looked at her friend's flushed cheeks, and the tips of her ears also felt hot.

"Teacher, I'll take Lingling back to her room."

Zhu Zhuqing said in a low voice, but her heart skipped a beat when she met Lin Yuan's concerned gaze.

Lin Yuan nodded slightly, and a wisp of soul power quietly flew out from his sleeve, gently probing into Ye Lingling's body to dispel the surging alcohol fumes within her.

After settling Ye Lingling into bed, Zhu Zhuqing tucked her in and was about to leave when she heard her friend murmur in a dreamlike voice, "Teacher... don't go..."

This slightly coquettish plea made Zhu Zhuqing freeze in place.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Ye Lingling's unconsciously furrowed brows and felt a mix of emotions. These days, she had spent every day with Lin Yuan, and she had noticed that her feelings were becoming increasingly difficult to suppress.
The night breeze blew through the window lattice, causing the gauze curtains to sway gently.

Zhu Zhuqing sat alone on a stone bench in the courtyard, gazing at the bright moon hanging high in the night sky, but her thoughts drifted back to the banquet, as if she was somewhat puzzled by the affairs of the imperial family.

…………

The next morning, as the rooster crowed, a ray of sunlight shone through the dappled window, reflecting off Lin Yuan's face. The warm light transformed into countless rays of light, shimmering throughout the room.

At this moment, Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes. The energy that had formed around his body was now spreading outwards like a raging storm, distorting the air wherever it passed.

At the same time, the sound of Xiao Wu cooking came from nearby.

Lin Yuan slowly stood up, put on his clothes, and went to the courtyard. Then he looked at Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling, who were still sleeping.

Xiao Wu then walked over and handed Lin Yuan some rice porridge and side dishes, saying, "Senior, we can eat now."

Lin Yuan sat down in a chair, took the rice porridge that Xiao Wu handed him, glanced at Xiao Wu who was about to call Ye Lingling and the other person, and said softly, "Sit down and eat together. Lingling and the others probably won't wake up to eat."

Hearing Lin Yuan's reminder, Xiao Wu nodded obediently, sat down in the chair, picked up her bowl and chopsticks, and began to eat.

After such a long period of training, Xiao Wu's personality has undergone a complete transformation.

Not only did she learn to cook, but she also became adept at taking care of people, unlike when she was first rusty.

Xiao Wu took a bite of her side dish, looked up at Lin Yuan, and said, "Your Majesty Lin Yuan... I want to go back to the Star Dou Great Forest... I haven't been back for many years, and I miss... Da Ming and Er Ming a little."

The "Da Ming" and "Er Ming" she mentioned were naturally the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape. These two 100,000-year-old soul beasts hadn't seen her for a long time, so Xiao Wu missed Da Ming and Er Ming a little.

Lin Yuan stopped what he was doing and looked coldly at Xiao Wu sitting next to him.

Xiao Wu trembled, seemingly frightened by Lin Yuan's gaze. She immediately knelt before Lin Yuan, trembling with fear...

"I'm so sorry..." Xiao Wu said, her pretty face pale and her eyes red. "I just missed my brothers. I really didn't have any improper thoughts. Please, senior..."

Lin Yuan put down his chopsticks, slowly stood up, put one hand behind his back, glanced at Xiao Wu kneeling on the ground, and said softly, "Alright, since you miss home, then go back."

"I'll give you three months. Go back and come back as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu immediately kowtowed repeatedly towards Lin Yuan's location, saying, "Thank you, senior! Thank you, senior!"

Lin Yuan didn't speak, he just glanced at Xiao Wu, then turned and walked away. As for Xiao Wu, she had the energy he left behind within her.

He would immediately detect and control any danger Xiao Wu encounters in the Star Dou Great Forest, or if she attempts to sacrifice herself.

.........

After leaving the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Lin Yuan arrived at the Ye family mansion. He missed his sister Ye Yao, who hadn't been there for so long.

As the gates of the mansion opened, the servants of the Ye family knelt on the ground and flattered, "Greetings, Imperial Tutor."

At this moment, Madam Ye Yao also came over, and like the group of servants, bowed and greeted Lin Yuan, saying softly, "Countess Ye Yao greets Imperial Tutor Lin Yuan."

(End of this chapter)