Xue Qinghe suddenly felt a sense of clarity. Everything that had been unclear to him before now made sense.
His gaze swept over Chen Yuan and the girls beside him—Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Zhu Zhuqing. He couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "So this is why Chen Yuan has so many beautiful girlfriends. It's because he's exceptional himself."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression stiffened slightly. After all, his daughter was among those girls. But he quickly regained his composure and said, "Talented people tend to attract each other. Dugu Yan, please send my regards to your grandfather. When you have the time, you must visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."
Dugu Yan, graceful and confident, had no need to bow or scrape before anyone, thanks to her grandfather, Dugu Bo. But she still knew how to be polite when the situation called for it. "Of course, I'll be sure to pass on your greetings, Patriarch Ning."
Ning Fengzhi then turned to Zhu Zhuqing with a smile. "Zhu Zhuqing, once you graduate from the academy, you'll follow Chen Yuan and Rongrong to join our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded solemnly. Given her background, only the top three sects or the Spirit Hall could offer her protection. "Thank you, Patriarch Ning. I will."
Finally, Ning Fengzhi looked at Ning Rongrong. His smile softened, and his eyes filled with warmth. "Rongrong, even though you're busy with your studies at the academy, you must come back to visit me, Sword Grandpa, and Bone Grandpa often. We all miss you dearly."
Ning Rongrong's eyes glistened with tears as she nodded firmly. "I will, Dad. I'll come back often to visit you, Sword Grandpa, and Bone Grandpa."
After giving his instructions, Ning Fengzhi turned back to Chen Yuan. "Alright, I won't keep you any longer. I'm sure you have your own plans."
Chen Yuan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture. "Patriarch, Your Highness, we'll take our leave now."
As they were about to leave, Xue Qinghe's intense gaze remained fixed on Chen Yuan. He spoke up directly, "Chen Yuan, if you have time in the future, feel free to visit the Crown Prince's residence. As my teacher's disciple and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's genius, if you ever need help, I'll do everything in my power to assist you."
Chen Yuan didn't outright refuse but responded politely, "Thank you, Your Highness. If I ever need assistance, I'll be sure to come to you."
With that, Chen Yuan led Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Zhu Zhuqing out of the tea room and into the open air.
Once they were a safe distance away, Dugu Yan hesitated for a moment before speaking seriously, "Chen Yuan, now that the Crown Prince knows about your talent, it's clear he wants to recruit you."
Chen Yuan's expression remained calm. He wasn't foolish; he could see that Xue Qinghe was very interested in him. "That's true. But you don't need to worry. I won't be easily swayed by others. My focus is on becoming stronger and being with all of you."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's smile brightened. "As long as you're aware, that's what matters. My grandfather has mentioned that the current Crown Prince is no simple figure. But given your background, you don't need to worry too much."
Ning Rongrong chimed in with a cheerful laugh, "There's no need to worry too much. The Crown Prince is my father's disciple, and while their relationship is based on mutual benefit, my father is shrewd. We'll only gain advantages, and there won't be any danger."
Zhu Zhuqing, thinking of her own experiences in the ruthless power struggles of the Star Luo Empire, spoke gravely, "If you don't want to get involved in politics, it's best to stay as far away from the royal family as possible."
Chen Yuan smiled as he listened to the girls' advice. They all cared for him and were offering their perspectives based on their own backgrounds.
The underlying assumption, of course, was that Xue Qinghe was truly Xue Qinghe. The key point, however, was that Xue Qinghe was actually Qian Renxue, one of the major antagonists of this world. The best way to deal with her was to continuously improve his own strength.
In the world of Douluo Continent, while there were some rules, the law of the jungle still prevailed beneath the surface. Only with strength could one handle all uncertainties.
Although Qian Renxue was impressive, even if Chen Yuan wanted to pursue her, he would need the strength to stand against her grandfather. Otherwise, the 99th-level Title Douluo, Qian Daoliu, might come after him with the Angelic Sword, and Chen Yuan had no desire to end up in pieces.
With that in mind, Chen Yuan smiled and said, "Let's not talk about that anymore. I'll take you all on a date today—shopping, dining, and whatever else you want. Today, all expenses are on me."
Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing were far from poor. Even Zhu Zhuqing had plenty of spending money. But hearing Chen Yuan's offer, the three girls couldn't help but feel delighted.
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### The Next Day!
At the Heaven Dou Grand Spirit Arena!
Chen Yuan had returned today for two reasons: first, to watch Shrek Academy make a fool of themselves, and second, to wait for an opportunity.
In the arena, one team after another arrived and headed to the rest areas to make their final preparations for the upcoming matches.
Soon, a referee stepped onto the stage, signaling that the matches were about to begin. After a brief introduction, the referee announced, "The third arena is ready. Please welcome the competing teams: Shrek Academy and Elephant Armor Academy!"
Amidst the cheers—most of which were for Elephant Armor Academy—the two teams took the stage. Although Shrek had won yesterday, the ridicule had only slightly diminished.
Elephant Armor Academy, as one of the Five Element Academies, was a well-established powerhouse with a large fan base.
Before long, both teams were on the stage. The Elephant Armor team consisted of Hu Yanli, Hu Yanba, and Hu Yanshan—three Soul Ancestors—and Hu Yanxi, Hu Yanqi, Hu Yangai, and Hu Yanshi—four Soul Elders.
This lineup completely overshadowed Shrek's one Soul Ancestor and six Soul Elders. It seemed the Elephant Armor team's leader had no intention of holding back and understood the importance of going all out, even against weaker opponents.
On the opposite side, Shrek's lineup remained the same as yesterday: Dai Mubai in the center, Ma Hongjun and Jing Ling on the left, Tai Long and Huang Yuan on the right, Tang San in the middle, and Oscar at the rear.
Xiao Wu wasn't participating, but even if she were, it wouldn't have made a decisive difference.
The referee stepped to the edge of the stage and shouted, "Both teams, release your spirits! The match begins!"
The Elephant Armor team members all shared the same spirit—the Diamond Mammoth, an incredibly powerful defensive spirit. As they activated their spirits, their bones cracked and their bodies grew even larger. Their loose skin seemed to inflate, making each member look like an immovable iron tower.
Standing side by side, they formed an impenetrable wall, exuding an aura of unshakable strength.
Hu Yanli, the team captain, looked at Shrek with disdain. Crossing his arms, he said, "Brothers, let's not waste time. We'll crush this clown-like team and send them off the stage quickly."
The other six members responded in unison, "Yes!"
Tang San and the rest of the Shrek team felt the weight of the situation pressing down on them…
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,269
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