Transmigrating into Huo Yuhao, my abilities are refreshed every month.

"Does Your Highness think Prince Xuexing is a fool?"

"of course not."

Prince Xuexing was the only surviving brother of Emperor Xueye. You can call him bad, but you can't call him stupid.

"Then there is only one possibility—Prince Xuexing thinks that Your Highness cannot ascend to the throne, and he has someone else to support him."

Qian Renxue held her teacup in silence for a long time before finally saying, "You mean an avalanche?"

Huo Yuhao nodded and said, "Your Highness, don't underestimate Xue Beng. Although he has the appearance of a spoiled brat and usually bullies men and women and does all sorts of evil, what if this appearance is just a disguise?"

Qian Renxue seemed to be deep in thought, then smiled bitterly and said, "I've always been worried about my fourth brother's incompetence, but I never expected that he was just faking it. It seems I need to find an opportunity to have a good talk with him. He can tell me whatever's on his mind, instead of pretending to be so useless. Sigh, I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Brother Huo."

Huo Yuhao watched Qian Renxue continue her performance; he had already seen the large character for "death" above Xue Beng's head.

He also put on an admiring expression and said, "His Highness the Fourth Prince is truly enviable to have an elder brother like you."

"Ahem." Qian Renxue almost couldn't hold back. She put down her teacup and scrutinized Huo Yuhao, saying, "Although my conversation with Brother Huo today was somewhat too intimate, I have benefited greatly. I feel an instant connection with Brother Huo. I wonder if Brother Huo would be willing to serve as my advisor?"

Qian Renxue had already witnessed the intelligence of the young man before her, and coupled with her guess that he was the one who defeated the Soul Emperor Lord of Oran City, she couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for his talent and wanted to recruit him into her ranks.

At the same time, she felt a little wary, as she had a feeling that the young man in front of her had already seen through her identity.

Huo Yuhao declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I am a free spirit who wanders around and has an unpredictable whereabouts. I am afraid I am not qualified to serve in Your Highness's residence. However, I can cooperate with Your Highness."

"Cooperation?" Qian Renxue became interested. "Cooperate on what?"

"As Your Highness knows, the Oran City area has been severely ravaged by the slave-hunting gangs, and ordinary people have suffered greatly. I intend to do something to help the ordinary people in that area." Huo Yuhao looked compassionate. "Therefore, I plan to establish an advanced Soul Master Academy for ordinary Soul Masters there after the situation with the slave-hunting gangs has calmed down."

"I also obtained some methods for making soul tools in a certain ruin, and I intend to pass them on. However, I may not have enough manpower, so Your Highness, would you be willing to lend me some people? I am willing to teach them how to make soul tools free of charge."

He's blatantly setting a trap for Qian Renxue. He possesses the [Hive Will]. If Qian Renxue dares to lend him people, it's like throwing a meat bun to a dog—gone and never to return.

Of course, his main goal was to try and drag Qian Renxue herself into this mess.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 129 One person ruined two people

The Soul Masters of Douluo Continent today are not like those Soul Masters thousands of years later, who, after defeating the Sun Moon Empire, thought that Soul Tools were nothing special.

Because the craft of making soul tools has been lost, soul tools can only be excavated from some ruins. Some major forces, such as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall, have been trying to explore and research the craft of making soul tools.

Unfortunately, for some reason, all the ruins only contained soul tools, but no method of their manufacture could be found, as if they had been deliberately erased.

Now that she heard that Huo Yuhao actually had a method for making it, Qian Renxue was naturally very curious.

"You actually found the method to make soul tools in the ruins?" Qian Renxue's eyes showed surprise, while she pondered the impact of soul tools on the situation on the continent.

According to the soul tools unearthed by the Spirit Hall, they all require soul masters to use. And in terms of the number of soul masters on the continent, which force has more than the Spirit Hall?

Therefore, if soul tools really become popular, it will undoubtedly strengthen the Spirit Hall and weaken the two great empires that rely on ordinary people's armies.

However, some sects will inevitably benefit from this.

So how can one learn the method of making soul tools and prevent it from leaking out?

Qian Renxue looked at Huo Yuhao, a strange feeling passing through her mind.

Suddenly, a gentle and refined voice came from outside the main hall.

"This young friend has actually mastered the method of making soul tools. Would you be so kind as to let me see it?"

Everyone looked towards the entrance and saw a refined and easy-going man walking in with a gentle smile, accompanied by a man with a figure as sharp as a sword.

"Teacher, why didn't you let me know you were coming? I could have greeted you." Qian Renxue got up and went to the entrance of the main hall to greet you.

Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, "I heard that Rongrong suddenly came here, so I wanted to see if that girl had caused you any trouble."

As he spoke, Ning Fengzhi's gaze searched for Ning Rongrong.

The moment Ning Rongrong saw the two of them, she quietly hid behind Huo Yuhao.

The truth is, she was still connected to Huo Yuhao's mental energy, which was imbued with the power of a succubus.

At this moment, her cheeks were flushed, as beautiful as peach blossoms, and her eyes were watery and alluring. She was afraid that her father, Ning Fengzhi, would notice something amiss.

But she was reluctant to sever her mental link with Huo Yuhao and couldn't help but want to enjoy herself a little longer.

The scene was incredibly exciting; it felt like lightning was flashing through her heart, sending waves of tingling sensations through her entire body.

Ning Fengzhi noticed that Ning Rongrong was hiding behind Huo Yuhao, which he found strange, but he didn't pay much attention to it. Instead, he turned his attention to the boy in front of him.

"This must be Huo Yuhao, young friend. My daughter has been a great help to you these past few days. My name is Ning Fengzhi, you can call me Uncle Ning. This is Rongrong's grandfather, you can call him Grandpa Sword just like Rongrong does."

Huo Yuhao quickly bowed and said, "Junior Huo Yuhao greets Uncle Ning and His Majesty Sword Douluo."

Ning Rongrong was behind him, her slender hands tightly gripping his waist, unwilling to sever the mental link.

Playing with Ning Rongrong like this in front of someone else's father was incredibly exciting for Huo Yuhao. He even considered severing the mental link, fearing that Sword Douluo would discover it and strike him with his sword.

Sword Douluo snorted coldly and scrutinized Huo Yuhao.

He could tell that Ning Fengzhi intended to recruit the young man in front of him, and probably even intended to marry Ning Rongrong to him. Therefore, he naturally wanted to take a good look at the young man and give Rongrong a good evaluation.

Ning Fengzhi's smile remained unchanged. After everyone in the room had taken their seats again, he said, "Young friend Huo, I'll call you Yuhao from now on."

"I overheard you talking about soul tools. Could you show me how to make one?"

Huo Yuhao said cheerfully, "Of course, but the making of soul tools requires some equipment and tools, and it may be inconvenient to demonstrate here. How about I show you the various soul tools first, and then I will demonstrate how to make soul tools for everyone when conditions permit?"

"Alright." Ning Fengzhi nodded.

Huo Yuhao explained, "Like Soul Masters, Soul Tools are also divided into nine levels, from one to nine, based on the amount of Soul Power required for their use. They can give support-type Soul Masters considerable combat power and significant self-defense capabilities, and can also enhance the combat power of Battle Soul Masters, making their strengths more prominent and their overall strength more comprehensive."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue and Ning Fengzhi became serious, especially Ning Fengzhi, who was now completely focused.

As a sect that primarily focuses on support-type Soul Masters, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would undoubtedly reach a new level of strength if it had Soul Guidance Devices to assist it.

Huo Yuhao continued, "Soul tools have a variety of functions, including long-range soul tools, melee soul tools, defensive soul tools, and fixed soul tools that allow soul masters to fight beyond their level."

Ning Fengzhi pondered to himself, the young man in front of him was able to seriously injure Flander, perhaps he was using a fixed soul tool.

Huo Yuhao took out the various soul tools given to him by his teacher Xian Lin'er and demonstrated them to everyone present one by one.

Ning Fengzhi held the invincible shield, reluctant to put it down.

For support-type Soul Masters, this kind of Soul Tool is incredibly reassuring. If he could, he would love to have ten level-nine invincible shields on his body, so that neither Sword nor Bone would need to be distracted by protecting him during battle.

Qian Renxue fiddled with a long-range soul-guided ray, her mind racing.

These soul tools would indeed strengthen the Spirit Hall; it would be ideal if they could monopolize them. It's just a pity that her good teacher suddenly appeared at the manor.

It seems the guards in the manor are going to be replaced; no one even reminded her.

Ning Fengzhi turned to look at Huo Yuhao and said, "I just heard that you want to establish a Soul Master Academy. I wonder if my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can participate? My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has some wealth and can provide some Soul Masters as teachers for the academy."

Qian Renxue immediately smiled and said, "Teacher, my Heavenly Dou Empire can afford the money, facilities, and personnel to build an academy. I have already discussed it with Brother Huo."

She can only use the pretext of fighting for the interests of the Heaven Dou Empire to prevent the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School from entering the arena.

Huo Yuhao remained silent, simply watching the two of them and letting them discuss it amongst themselves. In any case, they might make a profit, but he would definitely make an even bigger profit.

Moreover, it's good to have competition; both of them have already promised to help with money and effort.

What are Qian Renxue and Ning Fengzhi doing? They're paying to sell themselves to him, and then vying to help him count the money.

Ning Fengzhi smiled elegantly and said, "Qinghe, how about our two families cooperate? A high-level Soul Master Academy needs a considerable number of teachers."

Qian Renxue nodded. "Alright."

Seeing that the two had reached an agreement, Huo Yuhao smiled happily and said, "This junior thanks Your Highness and Uncle Ning for their great help. I will do my best to teach the teachers soul tool technology. To express my gratitude, I wonder if it would be possible to invite Sect Master Ning and Your Highness to serve as honorary deans of the academy after its establishment?"

As for the dean, he will naturally take the position. At that time, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall and the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will both be under his control.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 130 Qian Renxue: I'll do it myself

Qian Renxue shook her head and sighed softly, "Little Brother Huo, you are really cunning. You've even set your sights on me and the teacher."

"However, I agreed. I believe that this academy will definitely be able to cultivate more talents for the Heaven Dou Empire in the future."

She felt that agreeing to this condition wasn't a bad thing. Firstly, it would give her more opportunities to recruit and subdue Huo Yuhao in the future. Secondly, it would also give her more opportunities to get involved in the affairs of the academy.

In short, she didn't lose out at all.

However, she didn't know that with just this one decision, she had already ruined herself.

Ning Fengzhi smiled and said, "Since Qinghe has agreed, then I agree too."

In his opinion, it would be good for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to have an advanced soul master academy in front of it to recruit talents. As the honorary dean, he believed that the students would definitely choose to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School first after graduation.

Furthermore, with the soul tool, they could even recruit Huo Yuhao under their command.

All he gave up was his reputation.

It's definitely worth it.

Next, the group discussed matters related to the establishment of the academy while drinking tea, from applying for academy certificates to the selection of the academy's location and enrollment issues, going through each item one by one.

As the crown prince of a country and the clan leader, Qian Renxue and Ning Fengzhi were naturally very familiar with these administrative affairs.

They discovered that Huo Yuhao had unique insights into these trivial matters, demonstrating his broad knowledge.