Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Clay, the Creator of All Things

"The matter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School still needs to be resolved."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue sighed softly and then waited for Lu Yan to continue.

Chapter 236 Heart-to-Heart Talk at Night

"Xue'er, honestly, how does Ning Fengzhi treat you? Does he truly consider you his disciple?" Lu Yan looked at Qian Renxue with a solemn expression.

"Yes." Qian Renxue nodded slightly, but didn't say much about the Crown Prince's status or political investments.

"If one day your true identity is exposed, will you feel even a little bit guilty?" Lu Yan continued.

"There might be some," Qian Renxue said slowly after a moment's thought. "But those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles, do they?"

“That’s true, it’s certainly necessary when needed.” Lu Yan nodded in agreement, but then changed the subject.

“It’s just that there’s no need for that now.” Lu Yan reached out and gently stroked Qian Renxue’s soft, long hair.

"Giving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School a good outcome will also fulfill the bond between you two as teachers and students."

"In any case, at least in the future, even when the truth needs to be revealed, you will have a clear conscience, won't you?"

Upon hearing Lu Yan's words, Qian Renxue remained silent for a moment, nodded slightly, and after a long while, she finally spoke: "Little Lu, I didn't realize it before, but ever since I met you..."

"I think the plan to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Empire and take Xue Qinghe's identity is utterly foolish."

Hearing this, Lu Yan smiled slightly and reached out to flick Qian Renxue's nose, "You really are a bit of a fool!"

"People are all made of flesh and blood. If you pretend for too long, you will inevitably develop feelings. If you don't handle it well, it will eventually leave a mark on your heart."

"Perhaps it will bring growth, but sometimes, it's better to give up this kind of meaningless growth."

As Lu Yan spoke, he reached out to flick Qian Renxue's nose, but she grabbed his hand.

"So, I should thank you?" Qian Renxue glared fiercely at Lu Yan: "Little Lu, do you really think I'm an idiot?"

"Well, that's one of the reasons!" Lu Yan wasn't embarrassed when he saw that Qian Renxue had realized what was going on. Instead, he spoke up seriously.

"You'll understand how important a pure heart is when your spiritual cultivation reaches a certain level."

"Really?" Qian Renxue looked at Lu Yan suspiciously.

“Really!” Lu Yan nodded solemnly.

"And what about you?" Qian Renxue glared at Lu Yan, annoyed. "You're no good person either!"

"My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and I have no regrets about what I have done." Lu Yan smiled slightly, his tone indifferent.

However, upon hearing Lu Yan's pretentious speech, Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at him and then spoke in an annoyed tone.

"So you have no regrets about your philandering!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Yan's expression froze on his face.

Yes, that's right, I am a scumbag, I am a womanizer, so what!

Haven't you heard of A Better Tomorrow?

Of course, Lu Yan only thought these words in his heart; he couldn't say them aloud.

So Lu Yan changed the subject: "Xue'er, what do you think of Ning Fengzhi's behavior tonight?"

"Sit and watch." Qian Renxue glanced at Lu Yan and spoke expressionlessly.

Enraged, Lu Yan pinned Qian Renxue to the bed.

After the commotion, Qian Renxue, breathing heavily and with a flushed face, begged for forgiveness and began to discuss serious matters with Lu Yan.

“Ning Fengzhi’s late-night visit is probably not only to express his attitude, but also a test,” Qian Renxue said slowly.

"Actually, he's somewhat tempted." Qian Renxue looked at Lu Yan, as if confirming his suspicions, and asked, "Right?"

"Yes, but reason prevailed." Lu Yan nodded slightly.

"Hypocritical!" Qian Renxue curled her lip in disdain. "They keep talking about sects, making it sound so high and mighty."

"I'm afraid that if you hadn't agreed to the marriage alliance, Xiao Lu, he might have turned back and cooperated with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and Xue Ye."

After Qian Renxue finished speaking, she noticed that Lu Yan was looking at her with a strange expression. She subconsciously asked, "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

"No." Lu Yan shook his head, then gently kissed Qian Renxue's pretty face before saying, "Xue'er, you're quite shameless!"

"Little Lu, go to hell!" Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue immediately understood what Lu Yan meant and pinched him in embarrassment and anger.

"Hehe, alright, alright, stop fooling around." Lu Yan quickly begged for forgiveness, then said, "Ning Fengzhi's behavior is understandable."

"After all, he is the head of a sect, and his status determines his behavior."

"That's why I immediately changed my tune."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Yan noticed that Qian Renxue was looking at him with an expression that seemed to say, "Do you think I believe you?"

"Really!" Lu Yan said helplessly.

"Pfft." Qian Renxue was amused by Lu Yan's expression. "Alright, I believe you."

So Lu Yan continued, "Actually, Xue'er, if you think about it carefully, you'll understand the difficulties faced by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"In the end, isn't it all for the benefit of the sect?" Qian Renxue pouted.

“Well, that’s true.” Lu Yan nodded and continued, “The situation across the entire continent is actually quite clear now.”

"The alliance of the three upper sects fell apart due to the Clear Sky Sect, resulting in the Spirit Hall becoming the dominant force."

"Ning Fengzhi is probably already in a bind, and now, as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, you also have a close cooperation with the Spirit Hall."

"This left Ning Fengzhi with almost no other choice."

"But if we really let him join the Spirit Hall, he might not be willing to do so, and he might worry about being controlled by others, or even being completely swallowed up by the Spirit Hall."

"So, he chose to marry you, right!" Qian Renxue said irritably, "If I had known, I wouldn't have publicly confirmed your status as an elder in the first place!"

“Then I’m afraid Ning Fengzhi will still choose to marry me.” Lu Yan shook his head: “It’s not just because of my status as a guest elder of the Spirit Hall, but more importantly because of my strength.”

"It was precisely because Ning Fengzhi vaguely sensed my strength that he was so decisive tonight, bringing things out into the open without the slightest hesitation."

"Hmph, look how smug you are!" Qian Renxue poked Lu Yan's chest with her hand in dissatisfaction. "Are you that concerned about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? In the end, you're just a core disciple."

"It's a relationship built on the exchange of benefits."

“But at least the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has fulfilled its obligations, hasn’t it?” Lu Yan grabbed Qian Renxue’s slender fingers.

"Moreover, when I was still weak, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School did provide me with considerable assistance."

“Otherwise, I might not have been able to enter the Heaven Dou Royal Academy so quickly.” Lu Yan’s voice carried a hint of reminiscence.

But soon, Qian Renxue interrupted Lu Yan's recollection: "Otherwise, you might not have been able to get to know Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling so quickly, right!"

"Ahem, Xue'er, don't talk nonsense. I've known Yan Yan and Ling Ling for a long time." Lu Yan smiled awkwardly and corrected her.

"Hmph, what a scheming and wicked man!" Qian Renxue snorted, then pressed her head against Lu Yan's chest.

"Xiao Lu, do you think we could have met earlier if I had appeared at the Art Exchange Association sooner?" Qian Renxue asked softly.

"I think...it's probably not." Lu Yan pondered for a moment, but didn't hide anything: "Back then, I was a little afraid of you."

"Afraid of me? Hmm?" Qian Renxue suddenly had a flash of inspiration: "Xiao Lu, you didn't know my true identity from the beginning, did you?"

"Ah!" Lu Yan was taken aback, instantly realizing that he seemed to have said something wrong, but he was not flustered. "How could that be? I just don't want to get involved in the royal family's struggles."

"Back then, with my strength, if I got into trouble, I'd be dead for sure."

"Really?" Qian Renxue asked doubtfully.

"Fake!" Lu Yan rolled his eyes.

"Hmph!" Qian Renxue snorted lightly, not wanting to pay any more attention to Lu Yan.

However, after a while, she took the initiative to speak again: "Little Lu, you plan to protect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but what about the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School?"

"What are your plans to do?"

Lu Yan was taken aback by her seemingly random question and instinctively asked, "If you're not going to destroy it, why keep it up for the New Year?"

"Why not start by taking action against the Jade Crown tomorrow?"

"Making an example of someone to scare others, this jade crown delivered to our door makes things much simpler for us tomorrow."

"Why are you suddenly asking this?" Lu Yan asked, puzzled.

"No, we just thought the same thing." Qian Renxue smiled gently. "Also, I thought you had become a different person."

"Mr. Judge~" Qian Renxue deliberately dragged out the words, making them sound sweet and delicate.

Lu Yan understood.

"You can't have two kinds of people sleeping under the same blanket, can you?" He whispered into Qian Renxue's ear.

"You're so annoying!" Qian Renxue said coquettishly.

And so, the night passed quickly.

The two of them got up very early in the morning.

After all, they are the main characters in today's performance.

Chapter 237 A blind eye

In fact, the so-called grand court assembly was not a grand court assembly in the true sense.

Strictly speaking, it is the beginning and end of the lunar month.

However, the grand court assembly in the true sense of the entire Heaven Dou Empire no longer exists.

After all, an empire that is already basically torn apart is now only superficially presentable.

They wanted to put on a truly high-level ceremonial celebration to demonstrate imperial power and receive court congratulations.

Unless Xue Qinghe ascends the throne in the future, Xue Ye can forget about it.

However, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. It is still a court assembly held once a month, so it is reasonable to call it a grand court assembly now.

At least in terms of many of the ceremonial procedures, it was quite solemn.

The number of attendees was also large; at least all the civil and military officials of a certain status in the entire Tiandou City, as well as nobles of viscount rank and above, who were able to attend, basically all came.