After instructing Yu Tianheng to secretly push things along and accelerate Shrek's departure, Jiang Chen left the Royal Academy alone.
He had only come this time to see Tang San, whom he hadn't seen in many years.
So many years had passed; he had become increasingly handsome, while Tang San was still just as ordinary-looking.
However, Xiao Wu's legs were getting longer and longer. He wondered if she could still clamp them around his neck like back then and fail to throw him off.
After leaving the Royal Academy, Jiang Chen stopped, turned around, and gazed at the scenery of mountains and waters.
Tang Hao was probably hiding somewhere within, secretly watching over Tang San.
If anyone tried to harm Tang San, they would very likely turn into a meat patty the next moment.
...
After returning to Heaven Dou City, Jiang Chen found a place, quietly removed his mask, and then returned to Little Shadow's place.
Without eating, by the time he returned to the Imperial Palace, it was already afternoon.
Qian Renxue was taking a midday nap. Hearing him return, she helplessly got up.
Jiang Chen tossed the token back to her.
"What did you do at the Royal Academy? Tell me everything."
Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes stared at Jiang Chen, her voice extremely pleasant to the ear.
Jiang Chen poured a cup of tea, took a sip, and then recounted everything that had happened at the Royal Academy that day.
Qian Renxue listened, her lovely eyebrows already furrowed. "I received a message this morning from Dream God Machine, the chief of the Education Committee, regarding the matter with Shrek."
"Those seven students from Shrek all have exceptional talent. If properly nurtured, they might be usable by our Spirit Hall in the future."
"Their teacher, Yu Xiaogang, is called a 'Master' in the soul master world—it's just a nickname, but we know he has some real skills."
"These are all rare talents. Why are you targeting them?"
She believed Jiang Chen was not someone who acted without reason; there must be a cause behind his actions.
Jiang Chen said, "Give it up. Do you know who Tang San inside Shrek actually is?"
Qian Renxue frowned, racking her brains in thought.
As if you could figure it out… Jiang Chen thought to himself.
Not everyone surnamed Tang in the world belonged to the Clear Sky School, and the martial soul Tang San had displayed was Blue Silver Grass.
No matter how exceptionally intelligent Qian Renxue was, she would never have imagined that Tang San possessed twin martial souls.
Jiang Chen deliberately did not reveal everything and instead hinted, "That Tang San actually has twin martial souls."
Qian Renxue was startled, and countless guesses instantly flashed through her mind.
Why would someone with twin martial souls hide it?
If it wasn't to conceal his strength, then that martial soul must be one that couldn't see the light of day.
"Tang San… Tang San…" Qian Renxue murmured. Suddenly, her eyes widened, and she blurted out:
"His other martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer? He's from the Clear Sky School?"
Jiang Chen did not flatter her; he slowly nodded and said, "Exactly."
Qian Renxue stood up and paced around the room, muttering to herself nonstop.
"Why would a disciple of the Clear Sky School appear in the Heaven Dou Empire? Could it be that they intend to re-emerge into the world?"
"Tang San's talent is so outstanding; he must be eliminated as soon as possible."
She suddenly stopped pacing, looked toward Jiang Chen, and said gravely, "Come with me to see Salas immediately."
Jiang Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This woman was far too decisive and swift in her actions.
"Sit down first and let me finish speaking."
Qian Renxue sat down upon hearing this, her inquiring gaze directed at Jiang Chen.
"Tang San's father is Tang Hao, the most outstanding Title Douluo of the current generation in the Clear Sky School. He should be secretly protecting Tang San at all times."
Qian Renxue, who had just sat down, abruptly stood up again, her expression filled with shock.
Tang Hao could be said to be Spirit Hall's current number one enemy; how could she not know of him?
She pondered for a long time. The shock on her face gradually faded as she looked at Jiang Chen.
"Little Chen, what do you think?"
I'm not Yuanfang… Jiang Chen knew Qian Renxue was probably testing him, so he said, "Tang Hao is an extremely troublesome individual. Unless we mobilize a large number of Title Douluos to surround and kill him, or have your grandfather take action, we have no chance of winning. And this is the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire; it's not a good place to make a move."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly, a hint of admiration in her eyes.
She said, "Your analysis is correct, but your vision is a bit shortsighted. Tang Hao is a Title Douluo, but his son is not. Doesn't that Tang San still need to hunt soul beasts? Doesn't he still need to go to the Star Dou Great Forest?"
Jiang Chen suddenly understood, grasping Qian Renxue's meaning. There would be plenty of opportunities to kill Tang San and Tang Hao.
As expected, when it comes to schemes and plots, Xue'er is still stronger than me…
"Xue'er, let's forget about killing Tang San and his son."
Qian Renxue was astonished. "Why?"
Jiang Chen smiled, "Because he is a rare opponent. It would be a shame to lose him, wouldn't it?"
Qian Renxue's gaze fixed on Jiang Chen as her red lips parted slightly. "That Tang San is far inferior to you."
I think so too… Jiang Chen said, "I was referring to Tang Hao."
"You're very arrogant."
"Just average, average."
Killing Tang San would be easy, but Jiang Chen felt that a Douluo Continent without Tang San would lose much of its fun.
One day, standing at the pinnacle of the world as an invincible existence admired by all beings, that would be the greatest achievement.
As for Tang San, he could be considered a supporting character to spur him on, witnessing his rise as the protagonist.
"Then we'll do as you say. However, you'd best tell your teacher about this and hear her opinion," Qian Renxue said.
"I know."
"Mm, tell me about the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Was your recruitment successful?"
Jiang Chen nodded and smiled, "With me taking action, there's nothing that can't be handled."
"Yu Yuanzhen said he wants me and my teacher to go discuss the cooperation details with him."
Qian Renxue was not surprised by this outcome. "You did well. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is a force that cannot be underestimated."
Jiang Chen gazed at this girl who made his heart stir, only shifting his eyes away when Qian Renxue's face began to show discomfort.
"I plan to return to Spirit City tomorrow and go to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan together with my teacher."
"Go ahead and get this matter settled quickly."
"After this matter is over, I don't plan on coming back to Heaven Dou City."
Qian Renxue blurted out, "You're staying in Spirit City to accompany your senior sister?"
Only after saying it did she realize she shouldn't have asked such a question, nor should she have shown such a nervous expression.
Jiang Chen looked at Qian Renxue with deep affection. "You still have me in your heart."
Qian Renxue turned her head away.
Jiang Chen sighed inwardly. It seemed that if he wanted to win Qian Renxue, he would have to use some "underhanded" methods.
"After this matter is over, I won't stay in Spirit Hall. I still have some other things to do."
Qian Renxue remained silent.
Jiang Chen sighed, stood up, and opened the passage.
He paused for a moment, but still heard no sound from Qian Renxue. With a dejected figure, he walked inside.
Jiang Chen felt quite helpless. Qian Renxue was forcing him to use his ultimate move.
That method was a bit shameless, but it had proven effective every time.
By then, the wood would already be made into a boat, the melon would be ripe and ready to fall. Even if Qian Renxue wanted to deny it, it would be too late…
...
In the room, Qian Renxue's red lips parted slightly, words choking in her throat. Time and space seemed to freeze at this moment.
At this moment, she realized just how intense the feelings in her heart truly were.
After this parting, when would they meet again?
For a long, long time, she ultimately did not chase after him.
Some things, after all, could not be let go.
Perhaps, only after being washed by the passage of time, when the rain clears and the sky brightens, would she be able to face her own heart with a smile under the brilliant sunshine…
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