A unique copy, indeed

The Imperial Palace.

Inside a Main Hall used to entertain guests.

Xue Ye sat in the main seat, while Bai Wanwan and Ning Rongrong sat on the left and right sides respectively Guest Seat.

"Cang Lan, Xue Ke has long admired you and even regards you as her idol. It's just a pity that you haven't visited the Imperial Palace for a long time, so she has never had the chance to meet you. Xue Ke should be very happy to know that you are here today."

Xue Ye wore a faint smile as he blew on the Hot Tea in his hand, took a small sip, and savored it.

"I've admired you for a long time?"

"It should be the kind of admiration, I think."

Bai Wanwan thought to herself that Xue Ke's admiration for her was more of awe.

After all, among the younger generation, he was at the pinnacle of talent.

Hmm~

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, with their Soul Saint status, fought against Titled Douluo and emerged victorious; their record is verifiable!

Based on this record, it's quite normal for some of the younger generation to admire him.

Moreover, he was the youngest Princely Title in the Heaven Dou Empire.

It refers to having Fief, and the kind where one wields real power within that Fief.

And this is only his public identity.

As for their hidden identities...

They were practically invincible in both the Spirit Master World and Soul Beast Realm.

Within the Spirit Hall, she had only nine people above her.

Aside from the Pope, the seven elders, and the Young Master, the last high-ranking person was Bai Wanwan.

In the Soul Beast Realm, she has only one Soul Beast Co-Lord above her.

After all, her status in the Star Dou Great Forest was equal to that of Di Tian.

This means the Dragon God is no longer here.

Otherwise, she would have connections even in the Divine Realm.

So it's perfectly normal for people to admire you; there's nothing surprising about it.

"Your Majesty is joking."

"My meager achievements are hardly worthy of Your Princess Your Highness's admiration."

Bai Wanwan smiled and said modestly.

And at that very moment...

The doors of the Main Hall opened.

A beautiful Young Woman, Royal Attire of the Heaven Dou Kingdom, entered the Main Hall. Her every move exuded elegance and grace.

"Xue Ke, this is Cang Lan, the youngest Princely Title in our Heaven Dou Empire."

"This is Young Lady Ning from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Xue Ye looked at Xue Ke as she entered the Main Hall and introduced her to Xue Ke.

"Young Lady Ning."

Xue Ke first bowed slightly to Ning Rongrong before turning her gaze to Bai Wanwan.

Noticing Xue Ke's scrutinizing gaze, Bai Wanwan gave an awkward but polite smile. For some reason, Bai Wanwan felt that Xue Ke's eyes were shining as she looked at her.

"Your Highness Canglan."

Xue Ke withdrew her scrutinizing gaze, gave an elegant bow, and then slowly walked over and sat down beside Bai Wanwan.

"I have long admired Your Highness Canglan's name, and after meeting you today, I feel that some of the rumors circulating outside are untrue."

"At least the description of Your Highness Canglan's appearance seems somewhat inaccurate. The rumors pale in comparison to Your Highness Canglan's actual appearance."

Xue Ke looked at Bai Wanwan in front of her, her eyes seemingly sparkling.

"Your Princess Your Highness too kind."

"In terms of appearance, Your Highness is second to none."

Bai Wanwan smiled gently and responded softly.

But Bai Wanwan was still very happy about what Xue Ke had just said.

After all, who doesn't like to be praised, especially for their appearance?

Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong, watching Bai Wanwan and Xue Ke interact, silently picked up a piece of pastry and put it in her mouth.

"Am I really that insignificant?"

"And if we're really talking about looks, I'm not bad at all."

Ning Rongrong thought to herself silently, but did not show it on the surface.

"Xue Ke, I have some official business to attend to, so you'll be in charge of entertaining our two guests."

Xue Ye put down his Hot Tea, rose from his seat, and walked out of the Main Hall.

Bai Wanwan, Ning Rongrong, Xue Ke, and the others are all young people, and since they are all girls, it would be more appropriate for Xue Ke to entertain them than for him to do so personally.

His staying here might make them feel uncomfortable.

Furthermore, as the ruler of a country, Xue Ye truly had many political affairs to handle.

After the Xue Ye left the Main Hall.

Only Bai Wanwan, Ning Rongrong, Xue Ke remained in the vast Main Hall.

Xue Ke rested her arm on the table, propped her chin on her hand, and stared intently at Bai Wanwan.

"Your Highness Canglan."

"I once heard a rumor, but I never knew if it was true or not. Did you really defeat Thunder Douluo of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"

Xue Ke asked with some curiosity.

"Hmm~"

"This is true. Back in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I narrowly defeated Senior Yu."

Bai Wanwan answered softly.

During their question-and-answer session, Bai Wanwan and Xue Ke's conversation seemed quite harmonious.

For a moment, the entire Main Hall was filled with the sounds of Bai Wanwan and Xue Ke talking.

Gradually.

Xue Ke saw Ning Rongrong silently eating pastries and seemed to realize something. She got up and came to Ning Rongrong talk to her.

Hmm~

I was so busy talking to Bai Wanwan that I neglected Ning Rongrong a bit.

At least that's how Xue Ke sees it.

After a while.

At Xue Ke's suggestion, the group left the Main Hall and strolled around the Imperial Palace.

"Your Highness Canglan, Young Lady Ning."

"Although I usually study Court Etiquette with my Teacher, I also read books about Martial Soul in my spare time."

"So although my talent is a bit lacking, I still know some theories related to Martial Soul."

"Moreover, many of the books I've read are rare copies."

Xue Ke spoke softly.

"A rare copy?"

"Your Highness, I am also very interested in these things. May I borrow the rare book you mentioned?"

Bai Wanwan asked the question.

I'm also somewhat interested in these things.

Ning Rongrong chimed in agreement.

"Of course."

Xue Ke readily agreed and immediately led Bai Wanwan and Ning Rongrong to her Palace.

Enter the Palace.

Xue Ke led Bai Wanwan and Ning Rongrong to a huge bookshelf.

Looking at the books on the shelf, Bai Wanwan randomly picked up a book about Meditation Practice, preparing to read it.

But after turning to the first page, Bai Wanwan's eyes became somewhat strange.

Closing the book, I saw on the cover that it Ten Ways to Increase Cultivation Speed.

Turn to the first page.

Another cover came into view, which read, "My second brother rebelled, and I'm taking care of his sister-in-law in his place."

"Um..."

"A rare copy..."

"It is indeed a unique copy..."

Bai Wanwan silently closed the book and put it back on the bookshelf.

Glancing to the side, I saw Ning Rongrong also holding a book, her eyes filled with confusion.

Just like the books Bai Wanwan had, they had two different covers.

The outer cover is very neat, while the inner cover displays the name of a storybook.