Douluo Continent: Getting Stronger After Heartbreak

Chapter 23 Enters the Tear-Off Mode

"Give it to you?"

Ning Rongrong's eyes widened: "Can we really give that up?"

"Why not? I often exchange things I like with other people..."

Xue Ke leaned closer and said, "How about I introduce you to Brother Xue Beng? Or Brother Qinghe would be fine too..."

"An idiot, an old man, who wants him!" Ning Rongrong said arrogantly, her head held high.

"Old...old man..."

Xue Qinghe, who was not far away, almost jumped up when he heard this.

Even though she's not a man, how could she possibly be associated with old age?!

"Ning Rongrong, how about we make a bet?" Xue Ke's eyes darted around as she added.

"What kind of bet?" Ning Rongrong asked warily.

As a girl, encountering a love rival instantly unleashes my talent for tearing each other apart.

"How about this etiquette training, whoever ranks higher in the end gets to give up Qin Jian to the other person?" Xue Ke said.

Without a second thought, Ning Rongrong put her hands on her hips and shouted, "Qin Jian is mine to begin with! Why would I gamble with you? Do you think I'm an idiot?!"

Xueke wrinkled her nose.

She had intended to trick Ning Rongrong into accepting the bet, but the other party was clearly not stupid…

"Haha, this bet is interesting..."

At this moment, Xue Qinghe, who had been quietly listening, stepped forward and said, "Xiao Ke, your older brother has an idea about your bet!"

"Rongrong, if Xiao Ke loses, how about we let her give up her qualification to enter the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Junior Soul Hunting Ground?"

Xue Qinghe said, "Those are internal quotas within the academy. The only other option is that the Five Elements Academy has one quota per year, which sects cannot obtain."

Ning Rongrong asked with some confusion, "The Soul Hunting Grounds? What's that for?"

Xue Qinghe explained, "The Soul Hunting Grounds are home to low-level soul beasts raised within the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Most of them are under a thousand years old, so their strength has been weakened, making them the most suitable soul beasts for soul masters like you who are below level 30."

"The teacher mentioned it to me once before, but at most I can help Rongrong get your spot. Qin Jian doesn't have one, unless Xiao Ke gives up her spot this time," he added.

"Fine! I'll bet my own spot against you!"

Xue Ke shouted, "Do you dare to take it this time?"

After she finished speaking, she and Xue Qinghe looked at Ning Rongrong expectantly.

To everyone's surprise, Ning Rongrong tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said something that made them want to vomit blood: "I need to ask Qin Jian about this. It concerns him, and I can't make the decision for him."

Xue Qinghe frowned deeply: "For a little princess like Ning Rongrong to consider Qin Jian's thoughts, such deep feelings are not easy to break apart, and my plans will also encounter obstacles."

She thought for a moment and then shook her head: "Forget it, I'll give it a try. Even if it doesn't work, as long as word gets out, my position as the crown prince won't be shaken."

"Okay, then let's wait for Qin Jian to arrive before we talk about it," she said.

The three then looked back at the arena, only to find that in the short time that had passed, Avalanche had been so badly beaten that he couldn't even lift his head.

His disheveled appearance made those around him laugh.

"Prince Avalanche, you should just admit defeat..."

Qin Jian stood casually, his hand forming a sword-finger gesture: "You couldn't even block one of my sword energies. If it weren't for the defensive power of your second soul skill, you would already be covered in wounds by now."

Of course, it also relied on Qin Jian's own leniency.

It's just acting, why take it so seriously? As long as the goal is achieved...

Qin Jian glanced at Xue Beng's grim expression and thought, "I've done my best to cooperate with your performance; now it's your turn to act..."

Sure enough, the next moment Xue Beng sneered, "Hmph, so what if you're Sword Douluo's disciple? Just you wait, one day I'll crush you under my feet!"

Those around him looked at him with disdain, seeing his disheveled appearance yet unwilling to admit defeat.

Seeing this, Xue Qinghe, who was standing to the side, paid even less attention to him.

Qin Jian simply gave him a thumbs up: "Kid, I give you a thumbs up, goodbye!"

His actions further ignited the avalanche: "You dare to look down on me! You stop right there! You believe I'll get someone to beat you up!"

It was Xue Qinghe who came and finally stopped the mad fourth prince.

He truly deserves to be called the future Emperor of the Heavenly Struggle. Look at his acting skills; no matter which dynasty he were in, he would be the king among the contenders for the throne.

Qin Jian shrugged, too lazy to pay attention to any more of this, and walked straight towards Ning Rongrong.

"Qin Jian, you're so handsome!"

Princess Xueke seemed to have no idea what modesty was.

But Ning Rongrong's next move dealt her a devastating blow...

She pounced on Qin Jian, exclaiming, "Qin Jian, Qin Jian, you looked so cool when you fought the Fourth Prince!"

Qin Jian was filled with questions.

Because Ning Rongrong is shy and afraid of what others think, she rarely does such intimate things in public.

Little did he know how quickly the girl who had started this love rival rivalry was progressing...

Qin Jian held Ning Rongrong tightly in his arms, then whispered in her ear, "Rongrong, what's wrong?"

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue a little shyly, then whispered in his ear, "That Princess Xue Ke likes you..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Jian immediately understood.

"Don't worry, I have no interest in her whatsoever."

He chuckled and said, "Because I already have the cutest Rongrong."

"Waaah..."

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong's cheeks immediately flushed red.

They cuddled together for a while until Xue Qinghe came over and they separated.

"Qin Jian, what are your thoughts on the suggestion just now? How about we place a small bet?" Xue Qinghe asked with a smile.

"Huh? What suggestion?"

Qin Jian was completely bewildered.

Xue Qinghe glanced at Ning Rongrong with a twitching smile.

So you just pounced on me and bit my ear for so long, but didn't mention anything important?

Xue Qinghe quickly explained what had just happened.

"The Soul Hunting Grounds? And the outstanding students from this year's Five Elements Academy are participating..."

Qin Jian pondered for a moment.

He had no interest in hunting soul beasts to obtain soul rings, but Ning Rongrong already had a spot, and he wasn't comfortable letting her hunt soul beasts alone.

Even a soul beast that has been kept in captivity and whose strength has been greatly reduced is still a lot of trouble for Ning Rongrong.

Adding the representatives from the Five Elements Academy this year, the most likely candidates are Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, Feng Xiaotian, and Yu Tianxin.

We don't know who the second person is yet, so Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu can also be included in the observation scope. Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle...

Qin Jian finally nodded and said, "We accept this bet."

"what?"

Ning Rongrong was a little apprehensive: "Qin Jian, are we really going to gamble?"

"Then it's settled. Xiao Ke and I will be in the same group to compete against you guys."

But Xue Qinghe didn't wait any longer, made the final decision, and then left with Xue Ke...

(End of this chapter)