Douluo Continent: Qian Renxue's Simulated Life After Becoming a Demigod

"Brother Lu Ming...please forgive my intrusion."

Xue Qinghe carefully chose his words before asking, "Why are these students from your academy, and even that terrifyingly powerful young lady Gongsun Li, so...respectful to you? Perhaps even excessively so?"

This is completely unreasonable.

In the world of Soul Masters, strength reigns supreme.

Gongsun Li is a six-ring Soul Emperor, and the kind of Soul Emperor with explosive combat power. She might not be afraid even if she faced a Soul Saint or a Soul Douluo.

Lu Ming, though possessing a unique aura, did not exhibit significant fluctuations in his soul power, suggesting he was merely a nobleman with a slightly privileged background.

How could those proud and arrogant geniuses treat him like this?

Lu Ming picked up the teacup on the table, took a small sip, put down the teacup, turned his head to look at Xue Qinghe, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

"Well..."

His long, slender fingers tapped lightly on the stone table, his tone nonchalant.

"Maybe it's because I'm handsome."

"..."

Xue Qinghe was stunned.

She had imagined countless answers.

For example, Lu Ming might be the heir to a powerful family, he might have done these people a favor, or he might be hiding his true strength.

I never thought of this answer.

Handsome?

Xue Qinghe couldn't help but scrutinize the young man before him.

It must be admitted that Lu Ming is indeed born with a handsome appearance.

With sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, a high and straight nose, and a well-defined profile as if carved by a knife and axe, her skin was fair but not effeminate.

Especially his eyes, deep and unfathomable, occasionally revealing a hint of languor, yet exuding a calm and unhurried confidence.

Coupled with his otherworldly demeanor, he truly deserves to be called a rare and handsome man in the world.

Even Qian Renxue, who was used to seeing handsome men, couldn't help but secretly admire him.

but……

"Just because he's handsome?"

A sense of absurdity welled up in Xue Qinghe's heart.

Is Jixia Academy, a place teeming with powerful individuals, really so superficial?

Are all those incredibly strong female students just infatuated girls who only care about looks?

I don't believe it.

Xue Qinghe shook his head inwardly.

In Qian Renxue's eyes, while appearance is important, strength and power are the eternal truths.

She only admires the strong and submits only to the stronger.

If good looks alone could make these people bow down, then the Jixia Academy's standards would be far too low.

However, it is ultimately difficult to verify the speculation.

Is this Lu Ming really just a "connected person" who gets by in the academy by relying on his looks and connections?

Having figured this out, a barely perceptible hint of disdain flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes, but he maintained a gentle smile on his face.

She picked up the teapot and poured Lu Ming a cup of tea with elegant and graceful movements.

"Brother Lu Ming is too kind. You must have some extraordinary abilities."

Xue Qinghe tentatively asked, "Since Brother Lu Ming has such extensive connections within the academy, do you know the dean of Jixia Academy?"

That was her ultimate goal for this trip.

Find the mysterious dean and form an alliance with him.

Lu Ming looked at the tea swirling in his cup, gently shook his head, and showed just the right amount of awe on his face.

"Dean? Your Highness thinks too highly of me."

He sighed, his tone full of admiration: "The Dean is such an extraordinary figure, like a dragon whose head is seen but not its tail."

"I'm just a nobody with a few connections, how could I possibly know such important people?"

Upon hearing this answer, a clear look of disappointment flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes.

really.

This Lu Ming is just an outsider; he has no access to the core level.

It seems I'll have to find another way to see the dean.

Now that the trail had gone cold, Xue Qinghe didn't plan to linger any longer.

She took out an exquisite purse embroidered with gold thread from her bosom, gently placed it on the stone table, and pushed it in front of Lu Ming.

"In any case, I am very grateful to Brother Lu Ming for taking me inside today, which has broadened my horizons."

"This small token is a small token of my appreciation for Brother Lu Ming's tea expenses. Please accept it with a smile."

As the crown prince, he was naturally generous. This money bag contained at least several hundred gold soul coins.

Lu Ming did not refuse and reached out to take the money bag.

The moment he got his hands on the money pouch, his nose twitched slightly and his eyebrows twitched a little.

"Um?"

Lu Ming took the money pouch closer and smelled it, a look of doubt on his face.

"Strange, why does this purse have such a peculiar...feminine scent?"

"And it has that very sophisticated rouge scent, even a hint of...body fragrance?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's previously calm and composed expression instantly froze.

A blush uncontrollably rose on her cheeks, a mixture of panic and embarrassment at having her secret exposed.

This purse was her personal possession, always kept close to her body, and naturally it absorbed her scent.

In order to disguise herself as Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue rarely used perfumes, but this subtle fragrance belonging to a woman could not be concealed no matter what.

"Brother Lu... Brother Lu Ming is joking."

Xue Qinghe hurriedly picked up his teacup to cover up his embarrassment, his voice trembling.

"How could a grown man like me smell like a woman? Perhaps Brother Lu Ming just caught a whiff of that scent from those two ladies and mistook it for something else."

Lu Ming chuckled inwardly as he looked at her guilty expression.

He knew, of course, that it belonged to Qian Renxue, but he didn't expose her.

Qian Renxue is like a frightened little rabbit right now; if you push her too hard, it won't be fun anymore.

"Oh, that's true."

Lu Ming casually put the money pouch away, looking as if he had just realized something: "It's probably because Ali was too close just now."

Seeing that Lu Ming did not investigate further, Xue Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a layer of cold sweat on his back.

How come this man has such a sensitive nose?

To avoid further complications, Xue Qinghe immediately stood up, cupped his hands in farewell, and took his leave.

"I have troubled you for quite some time today. I still have official business to attend to in the palace, so I must take my leave now."

A hint of regret appeared on her face as she sighed, "I had hoped to take this opportunity to meet with your dean and discuss the possibility of a friendly exchange between the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy and the Jixia Academy, so as to enhance the relationship between the two academies and perhaps even form an alliance."

"It's such a pity that we couldn't see him today, it's truly a shame."

After speaking, she bowed again and turned to leave.

Although I didn't get to meet the dean this time, I at least confirmed the strength of Jixia Academy, so the trip was worthwhile.

Just as Xue Qinghe took a step, Lu Ming's leisurely voice came from behind him.

"Actually... there is a way."

Xue Qinghe suddenly stopped in his tracks.

She turned around abruptly, her eyes flashing with surprise, and asked eagerly:

"Could it be that Brother Lu Ming has a way to get me a meeting with the Dean?"

If she could meet the dean directly, all her plans could be implemented ahead of schedule!

Looking at her expectant eyes, Lu Ming curled up a mischievous smile and dragged out his words.

"Of course...impossible!"