Qian Renxue's Surprise

"Are you sure?" Qian Renxue looked at Qian Yuling in surprise.

"Mm. If you can touch me even once without using Soul Skills, I lose." Qian Yuling replied smugly. As for why she would not let Qian Renxue use Soul Skills—was it because Qian Yuling could not dodge them? Actually, no. She simply did not want to discourage Qian Renxue too badly, that was all.

"Looks like I need to show you just how formidable your big sister is." Qian Renxue did not quite believe Qian Yuling's words.

She was a Soul King. Even without Soul Skills, touching a Soul Ancestor should have been very easy.

Qian Renxue had reverted to Xue Qinghe's appearance by then. After all, it would be troublesome if anyone else discovered her true identity.

"Sis, you look pretty handsome like this." Qian Yuling smiled.

"Hmph."

They arrived at an open area and stood one meter apart.

"Ready? I'm coming." Qian Renxue warned her.

"Come on."

Qian Renxue charged forward, extending her right hand as it was about to touch Qian Yuling's shoulder.

Qian Yuling's aura surged instantly. Her originally light-purple hair turned deep purple, while her eyebrows and irises became golden. A faint purple mist radiated around her, and her entire body seemed to exude a sacred aura. This was Qian Yuling's transformation after activating Jieyi Gong.

Just as Qian Renxue's right hand was about to touch Qian Yuling, a tiny movement from Qian Yuling made her grab nothing but air.

Qian Renxue watched Qian Yuling dodge so easily, and shock filled her heart. Her speed was actually this fast.

Qian Renxue unleashed all her Soul Power and launched a fierce, storm-like barrage of attacks at Qian Yuling.

But Qian Yuling had already perfectly mastered the first level of Jieyi Gong. Faced with Qian Renxue's ferocious assault, she seemed barely to move from where she stood. Yet upon closer inspection, afterimages continuously flickered around her body, causing every one of Qian Renxue's attacks to miss. This showed just how powerful Jieyi Gong was.

"I'm done, I'm done. I can't touch you at all. You're a monster." Qian Renxue panted as she looked at Qian Yuling resentfully. She did not even go easy on her big sister, which made Qian Renxue rather unhappy.

Qian Yuling also deactivated Jieyi Gong. Lowering her head, she continuously touched her two index fingers together and said timidly, "How am I a monster?"

Qian Yuling's appearance nearly melted Qian Renxue's heart from cuteness. She hurriedly said, "Not a monster, not a monster. How could Little Yuling possibly be a monster?"

Qian Yuling grinned.

After the two sat on a bench beside the open area, they laughed and chatted for a long time.

Inside the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial palace.

"Your Majesty, I have just learned that in the Prince's Mansion, the Crown Prince and the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's favored daughter have been talking happily together." A figure spoke respectfully to Xue Ye.

Xue Ye smiled upon hearing this. "Qinghe has good taste. Yuling's talent and strength make her worthy of being the Crown Princess. Do not spread word of this for now. Let those two children slowly cultivate their feelings. You may leave."

"Yes." The figure bowed to Xue Ye and slowly departed.

Xue Ye sat upon the dragon throne, smiling like a child.

"You're going to that Shrek Academy?" Qian Renxue asked as she looked at Qian Yuling.

"Yes. Teacher Qin said that place can rapidly improve my strength." Qian Yuling spoke firmly.

"Alright, then go. Your sister supports you." Qian Renxue stroked Qian Yuling's hair as she answered.

"Thank you, Sis."

"When are you leaving?"

"After I return to Heaven Dou Royal Academy and speak with Teacher Qin, I'll go."

"I'll take you to Heaven Dou Royal Academy later."

"Okay."

The two walked out of the Prince's Mansion hand in hand, heading toward Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Mo Ying was looking around outside the academy gates. When he saw Crown Prince Xue Qinghe holding Qian Yuling's hand, the two chatting and laughing with such intimacy—

Mo Ying's face went pale again. Clenching his fists, he quickly left the academy gates in one direction.

Neither Qian Renxue nor Qian Yuling noticed him.

"We're here. Your sister won't nag you any more than this. If you ever want to come back, just come find me at the Prince's Mansion."

"Mm."

After saying farewell to Qian Renxue, Qian Yuling went to Qin Ming's office and told him about her decision to attend Shrek Academy. Qin Ming readily prepared a map and handled Qian Yuling's academy graduation procedures. According to what Qin Ming knew, Shrek Academy would begin enrollment in a few days, so this was just the right time for Qian Yuling to go there.

"Thank you, Teacher Qin." Qian Yuling said after taking the map and graduation certificate.

"It's nothing. By the way, what exactly is your relationship with the Crown Prince now?" Qin Ming decided to ask on Mo Ying's behalf.

Qian Yuling answered sweetly, "She's one of the most important people in my life."

"Alright, I understand. Be careful on the road."

"Mm." Qian Yuling left Qin Ming's office after saying that.

Qin Ming watched Qian Yuling leave and gave a bitter smile. "Mo Ying, come out. There's nothing more your teacher can do to help you."

Mo Ying's figure slowly emerged from a corner, though his expression was far from pleasant.

Qin Ming looked at Mo Ying and asked, "Are you really not planning to go to Shrek Academy with Yuling?"

Mo Ying shook his head. "If it were before, I would have gone. But now, because of the Crown Prince, going with her might make her dislike me."

Qin Ming said, "Do you really like Yuling that much?"

Mo Ying nodded. "Yes. A year and a half ago, when the Wind Drifter Dragon captured her, my mind went completely blank. I stopped caring about everything else and only wanted to catch the Wind Drifter Dragon."

Qin Ming frowned. "Why bother? She does not know any of this. And just as you said when you first came to my office, Yuling is now very close to the Crown Prince. Yuling herself just said that the Crown Prince is one of the most important people in her life. Mo Ying, give up. You're so outstanding that you'll definitely find someone you like."

Mo Ying shook his head. "I won't give up. I have a very special feeling toward Yuling."

Qin Ming's frown deepened. "But she does not feel that way about you. You are both my students, and of course I hope the two of you can be together. But Yuling has chosen the Crown Prince, and I can only respect her choice."

Mo Ying fell silent. Qin Ming was right, but Mo Ying did not want to give up just like that. He made up his mind. So what if it's the Crown Prince? I'll still compete with you.

After firming up his resolve, Mo Ying said to Qin Ming, "Teacher Qin, I'm going back. I'll handle this matter myself." With that, Mo Ying left Qin Ming's office.

Qin Ming watched his departing figure and sighed. Hopefully, Mo Ying would be able to work through it himself.

After returning to her dormitory, Qian Yuling found that Dugu Yan was not there. She wrote a letter and placed it on the table. After packing her belongings and cleaning the dormitory, she closed the door and left Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Shrek Academy, here I come.