Douluo Continent: Twin Blue Silver Grasses, Life and Death in Transmission!

Chapter 34 Qian Renxue's Test

Xue Qinghe waved his hand and smiled gently, "No need for formalities. I have long heard of the Royal Fighting Team's reputation. I have come today to see them and also to take a look at the outstanding young talents of the Empire."

Qin Ming quickly introduced, "Your Highness, this is the Royal Fighting Team. They have always performed exceptionally well in the Great Soul Arena."

Xue Qinghe's gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Ye Xuanming.

"You must be Ye Xuanming?" Xue Qinghe spoke up. "I've heard of you. You reached over level 20 in soul power at the age of eight. You're truly a genius."

"Your Highness is too kind."

Ye Xuanming's inner alarm bells rang, but he maintained the proper respect on the surface.

He knew very well the true identity of the "Crown Prince" before him—Qian Renxue, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall.

Qin Ming realized Xue Qinghe's purpose and quickly said, "Your Highness, since you wish to speak with Ye Xuanming, we will take our leave now."

"Teacher—" Dugu Yan was a little worried, after all, the Crown Prince's status was what it was.

Ye Lengleng also cast a worried glance at her.

Ye Xuanming gently shook his head at the two of them, indicating that it was alright.

Yu Tianheng was quite direct: "Your Highness, our Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family has always been neutral."

The words were spoken very politely, but the meaning was very clear.

Xue Qinghe didn't mind and nodded gently. He hadn't come here for Yu Tianheng.

Although the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is known as one of the three upper clans, it only has one Title Douluo, and Qian Renxue does not take the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan seriously.

After Qin Ming and the others left, Xue Qinghe waved to signal the guards behind him to also step down.

Only Ye Xuanming, Dugu Yan, Ye Lengling, and Xue Qinghe remained in the vast training ground.

"Your Highness, is there anything we need to discuss privately?"

Ye Xuanming took the initiative to speak, saying that since it couldn't be avoided, it was better to face it directly.

"Don't be nervous, I'm just more interested in child prodigies."

Xue Qinghe walked towards the pavilion next to the training field. "Let's find a place to sit down and talk."

Dugu Yan and Ye Lengling stayed close to Ye Xuanming, clearly not intending to leave.

Xue Qinghe noticed the two girls' actions and chuckled, "It seems Ye Xuanming is quite popular."

"Sister Yanzi and Sister Lingling are both my good friends."

Ye Xuanming answered frankly.

The four sat down in the pavilion, and Xue Qinghe's gaze lingered on Ye Xuanming for a moment.

"I heard that you reached level 28 in soul power at the age of eight. Such a cultivation speed is rare even on the entire continent."

"It's just luck."

Ye Xuanming responded modestly, but in his heart he was thinking about Qian Renxue's true purpose.

"Luck?" Xue Qinghe shook his head. "Talent is a matter of luck, but to be able to utilize talent to this extent is definitely not just luck."

Dugu Yan couldn't help but speak up from the side: "Of course, Xuanming is incredibly powerful! Even Yu Tianheng wasn't a match for him just now!"

"Yanzi—" Ye Lingling gently tugged at Dugu Yan's sleeve.

Xue Qinghe looked at Dugu Yan with great interest: "Miss Dugu, you have a very high opinion of Ye Xuanming."

Dugu Yan puffed out her chest: "Xuanming saved my life, so of course he's the most powerful!"

"A life-saving grace?" Xue Qinghe looked surprised. "Could you tell me what happened?"

Ye Xuanming's heart tightened; having this kind of private information exposed was not a good thing.

"It was just something I did incidentally while hunting souls."

"I see. No wonder Miss Dugu values ​​you so much. It turns out you were a hero who saved the damsel in distress."

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly, then changed the subject: "I heard your martial soul is a mutated Blue Silver Grass?"

"Yes," Ye Xuanming nodded in acknowledgment.

"Can I see it?" Xue Qinghe asked gently.

Ye Xuanming nodded. His martial soul wasn't a secret, and he immediately released the Life Blue Silver Grass.

Golden vines danced in his hands, exuding a faint breath of life.

Xue Qinghe carefully observed the Blue Silver Grass, and was deeply shocked.

This quality of martial soul has completely surpassed the scope of ordinary plant-type martial souls.

"Truly extraordinary."

Xue Qinghe exclaimed sincerely, "This kind of martial spirit quality is rarely seen even in royal records."

Ye Xuanming withdrew his martial spirit: "Your Highness is too kind."

"I'm not flattered."

Xue Qinghe's expression turned serious. "Ye Xuanming, my Crown Prince's residence needs someone like you. Would you be willing to come to my residence and lend me a hand?"

Upon hearing this, both Dugu Yan and Ye Lengleng were stunned.

An invitation from the Crown Prince's residence is an honor that many people would rather die for.

"Your Highness, I am still just a student," Ye Xuanming politely declined.

"Student status is not a conflict. You can continue your studies at the academy, and you only need to contribute when the empire needs you."

Xue Qinghe continued to persuade him, "Moreover, after joining the Crown Prince's Palace, you will obtain the best cultivation resources in the empire."

Dugu Yan muttered to herself, "Xuanming has no shortage of cultivation resources."

Although the voice was very soft, everyone present could hear it clearly.

Xue Qinghe keenly grasped this information.

An eight-year-old child doesn't lack cultivation resources?

It seems that Dugu Bo has already invested in the young man before him.

With an investment from a Title Douluo, Ye Xuanming certainly doesn't lack resources.

Xue Qinghe abandoned his probing tone and said slowly, "My invitation is still valid. If you change your mind, you can come to the Crown Prince's residence to find me at any time."

Ye Xuanming nodded: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

Xue Qinghe stood up and straightened his robes: "Let's end our conversation here for today. I hope you can give me more surprises next time we meet."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xue Qinghe suddenly turned around and stared at Ye Xuanming. "By the way, Ye Xuanming, with your temperament, which path will you choose?"

Should I remain a carefree Soul Master, or—contribute my strength to the Heaven Dou Empire?

After Xue Qinghe left, the training ground fell into a brief silence.

Ye Xuanming stood there, his brows slightly furrowed, quickly processing the conversation he had just heard.

Cooperation with Qian Renxue was inevitable, after all, the Heavenly Dou Empire possessed the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, a core item of the Sea God's legacy.

The person closest to the Vast Ocean Universe Cover was naturally Xue Qinghe.

Although Emperor Xueye is not terminally ill, he has definitely begun to be poisoned.

On the other hand, although Prince Xuexing was also very powerful, Dugu Bo had no intention of working for someone else.

Dugu Bo's help to Prince Xuexing was more about repaying a favor.

Dugu Yan noticed Ye Xuanming's frowning expression and quickly walked over to pat him on the shoulder.

"Xuanming, don't be afraid. No matter what happens, Grandpa will take care of it."

Her tone was relaxed. "Moreover, His Highness the Crown Prince has an excellent reputation. The Heavenly Dou Empire has produced a genius like you; it's certain he'll try to win you over."

Ye Lengleng walked over to Ye Xuanming's side and gently comforted him, "His Highness the Crown Prince seems to be a very kind person; he shouldn't make things difficult for you."

Ye Xuanming shook his head, his expression hardening.

"Thank you, Sister Yanzi and Sister Lingleng. That's not what I'm worried about."

He turned and walked out of the training field. "Let's go back first."

Dugu Yan and Ye Lengling exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

As the three walked out of the training ground, Dugu Yan suddenly stopped.

"By the way, Xuanming, why didn't you accept the Crown Prince's invitation just now?"

Dugu Yan looked puzzled. "Joining the Crown Prince's household is something many people dream of."

After all, very few people at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy are commoners. For example, the members of the Royal Fighting Team, except for Dugu Yan, all have families with titles from the Heaven Dou Empire.

As for Dugu Yan, with a grandfather who is a titled Douluo, she doesn't need these things.

Ye Xuanming thought for a moment, "I'm still young, and I don't want to get involved in political struggles too early."

"Political struggle?" Dugu Yan's eyes widened. "The Crown Prince isn't asking you to rebel; he just wants to recruit talent."

Ye Lengleng chuckled softly from the side: "Yanzi, you're thinking too simply."

"What's so simple about it?" Dugu Yan retorted, "My grandfather always said that capable people are respected wherever they go."

Ye Xuanming shook his head and did not continue the topic.

Just as the three of them reached the academy gate, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in front of them.

"Xuanming, did the Crown Prince just come to see you?"

Dugu Bo's voice was somewhat urgent; he had clearly rushed over.

"Grandpa!" Dugu Yan exclaimed in surprise, rushing over to him. "Why are you here?"

Dugu Bo patted his granddaughter's head, but his attention was entirely on Ye Xuanming.

"I just learned that the Crown Prince has come to the academy, so I came to see him."

Ye Xuanming nodded. "Senior, His Highness the Crown Prince did come and wanted to recruit me into the Crown Prince's residence."

"You agreed?" Dugu Bo's tone instantly became tense.

"No, I refused."

Upon hearing this answer, Dugu Bo visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

"You did the right thing. You're too young to get involved in complicated things."

Dugu Yan, standing beside him, asked in confusion, "Grandpa, is there a problem with His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Dugu Bo looked around and lowered his voice, saying, "Yanyan, some things are not as simple as they seem on the surface."

Ye Lengleng also pricked up her ears curiously.

"His Highness the Crown Prince is indeed wise, but—" Dugu Bo paused, "The Heavenly Dou Empire is a very complex place, and I do not wish for you children to be exposed to it too early."

Ye Xuanming chuckled inwardly. Dugu Bo was right; the Heavenly Dou Empire was indeed a very complex place.

After all, even the Crown Prince is a member of the Spirit Hall.

"Senior Dugu, what should we do now?"

"What? What should we do?" Dugu Bo asked, puzzled.

Ye Xuanming explained, "His Highness the Crown Prince said the invitation is still valid. If I refuse too bluntly, won't it arouse suspicion?"

Dugu Bo pondered for a moment, "That is indeed a problem."

Dugu Yan suddenly spoke up: "Why don't you go and have a talk with His Highness the Crown Prince, Grandpa?"

"Nonsense!" Dugu Bo glared at his granddaughter. "For an old man like me, a Title Douluo, to go to the Crown Prince to discuss Xuanming's matter is practically telling everyone that there's something wrong with Xuanming!"

Ye Lengleng suggested softly, "Then let's put it off for now. Xuanming's priority right now is cultivation. We can talk about the rest later."

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Ye Xuanming nodded in agreement: "Sister Leng Ling is right. My influence is still shallow, so I can't rush things."

Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan nodded in satisfaction.