Douluo: Twin Origins, Suppressing the World

Chapter 152 Does Your Highness think I'm afraid of Shrek?

In the exquisitely decorated room
As the most luxurious room in one of the top hotels in Xingluo City, it naturally has a separate living room.

After a long time, he followed Ling Shuang into the room and sat down on the sofa. His eyes involuntarily began to look around.

Ling Shuang immediately saw what she wanted to see: "Your Highness, please don't look. Nan Nan isn't here. She's in a room with Sister Xue'er."

Xu Jiujiu, whose thoughts had been revealed, looked away without feeling embarrassed.

"Have some tea." Ling Shuang poured a cup of freshly brewed tea and placed it on the table in front of Xu Jiujiu. She then poured herself a cup as well before sitting down opposite Xu Jiujiu.

"I didn't expect Young Master Ling to have this skill." Xu Jiujiu exclaimed in surprise.

She thought that someone like Ling Shuang, who had achieved such unparalleled success as a Soul Master, would be wholeheartedly focused on cultivation and wouldn't waste time learning things that had no practical significance.

"I only know a little bit," Ling Shuang replied casually.

This was just a hobby he developed during his time in the far north.

It certainly can't compare to those tea masters, but it's still passable.

Xu Jiujiu picked up the tea in front of her, took a small sip, and her beautiful eyes widened suddenly.

“This tea…”

As a princess of the Star Luo Empire, Xu Jiujiu naturally had some knowledge of various teas.

However, she had never tasted Ling Shuang's tea before.

It has a long-lasting taste, a rich aftertaste, and even a slightly refreshing sensation!
Although she had never tasted this tea before, she was certain that it was top-quality tea!
"Ice Valley Orchid Fragrance, it's normal that Your Highness hasn't heard of this specialty tea from my region." Ling Shuang took a sip of tea and smiled slightly.

This tea only grows in the core area of ​​the far north, which is known as a forbidden zone for humans. It's normal that Xu Jiujiu, despite being the Star Luo Princess, has never tasted it.

Perhaps a titled Douluo might risk trying to bring out a little bit, but it's extremely rare for someone in the Douluo Continent to take such a huge risk for a little bit of tea.

Since spirit beasts neither taste nor trade with humans, they are practically priceless and unavailable.

Only special cases like Ling Shuang, who live in the core area of ​​the far north, would possess such a thing.

"Fragrance of Orchids in the Ice Valley..." Xu Jiujiu murmured the name softly.

She felt that this young master Ling seemed to be becoming increasingly mysterious.

He casually produced top-grade tea leaves that even she, an imperial princess, had never heard of, along with two top-tier experts she had never heard of before.

Young Master Ling, how many secrets do you still hold?

After a long while, her beautiful eyes sparkled with curiosity, and her curiosity about Ling Shuang grew stronger.

She really wanted to peel back the layers of mystery surrounding Ling Shuang and know everything about him!
However, Xu Jiujiu is Xu Jiujiu after all. Although she was curious, she was still clear about her true purpose for coming here.

"Young Master Ling, I have a question for you." Xu Jiujiu steered the conversation back on track.

"Your Highness, please speak."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu asked his question: "Why did Shrek Academy's Gluttonous Douluo fight with Young Master Ling's Lady Xue last night?"

Ling Shuang didn't hide anything and calmly recounted what had happened yesterday.

As he listened to Ling Shuang's story, Xu Jiujiu's expression gradually changed from calm to grim.

She originally thought that Xuanzi would clash with the Xue Gege beside Ling Shuang because of some secret, but it turned out that it was because he was angry and resorted to force after failing to poach her.

Xu Jiujiu knew that Shrek Academy was not as perfect as it seemed on the surface, but she never expected them to be so shameless!
During the competition, they tried to poach talent from other academies, and when they failed, they even threatened to take action out of anger. Even the Sun Moon Empire, which was always looked down upon by the original three kingdoms of Douluo Continent, would not do such a shameless thing!

"The mighty Taotie Douluo actually bullied the weak and did such a shameless thing, which is truly despicable!"

It was rare for the usually gentle Xu Jiujiu to utter a curse. This was understandable, given that Ling Shuang was invited to the Star Luo Royal Academy by her; Xuan Zi's actions were tantamount to disregarding her and the entire Star Luo royal family!
Ling Shuang chuckled at Xu Jiujiu's words: "It can't be said that way. Although Shrek Academy is not as perfect as it seems on the surface, and is indeed disgusting, some parts of it are not so shameless."

"Even if Xuanzi were placed in the entire Shrek Academy, his shamelessness would be unparalleled."

Ling Shuang was quite fair and wouldn't condemn someone outright.

Although Shrek Academy's abstract teaching philosophy has led many people astray, there are still exceptions.

For example, the senior sister of the inner courtyard, and Ma Xiaotao after he changed her.

“Young Master Ling is right, we have been blind for a long time.” Xu Jiujiu nodded in agreement.

"After all, this happened in Star Luo City. My brother has already sent someone to inform Shrek Academy of Xuanzi's death, Young Master Ling..."

Xu Jiujiu brought up the matter on his own initiative.

Although this might cause Ling Shuang to feel dissatisfied with the Xingluo royal family, it certainly can't be kept secret forever.

It's better to explain proactively than to be discovered later.

After all, there was a reason for it, and perhaps Ling Shuang could understand.

Ling Shuang really didn't care about this matter.

Hearing Xu Jiujiu's words, he simply nodded slightly: "It's understandable. After all, the incident happened in Xingluo City, so the Xingluo royal family's actions are normal."

With such a huge commotion yesterday, it's impossible to hide it anymore; a little investigation will reveal what happened.

Ling Shuang has never been afraid. This whole thing was started by Xuan Zi. If anyone from Shrek Academy comes looking for trouble, the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor will "reason with" them.

He wouldn't be so pretentious.

Seeing that Ling Shuang did not show any anger, he breathed a sigh of relief after a long time.

In fact, she did not quite agree with her brother Xu Jiawei's decision.

Xu Jiujiu values ​​Ling Shuang more than Shrek Academy.

She believed that although Shrek Academy would definitely know about this, it shouldn't be revealed to them by the Star Luo Royal Family.

However, Xu Jiawei had already sent someone to notify her yesterday, so she couldn't stop it.

Xu Jiujiu had been worried that Ling Shuang would harbor resentment towards the Star Luo Royal Family because of this. He had even planned to use the 100,000 gold soul coins that his brother Xu Jiawei had given to Shrek Academy as a gesture of goodwill to show that the Star Luo Royal Family did not support Shrek Academy's idea.

However, she did not expect that Ling Shuang would not care at all.

That's good, it saves me from having to explain myself.

"Isn't Young Master Ling worried that the Shrek Academy people will come knocking on our door?"

Seeing Ling Shuang's calm expression, he remained puzzled for a long time.

"What does Your Highness think?" He didn't answer, but asked in return.

It took him a long time to realize how foolish his question was.

Even Xuanzi died at the hands of that Lord Xue, so it would be strange if he were worried about Shrek Academy coming after him!

A polite yet awkward wry smile appeared on her pretty face.

"It's been a long time since I've been stupid."

(End of this chapter)