Qin He's Lofty Ambitions

Heaven Dou Imperial Family. Capital.

The elderly man in dragon robes, Xue Ye, sat smiling in a red sandalwood chair in his study. As he flipped through the memorials in his hand, he occasionally looked up at his two children.

Below him stood two young boys dressed in bright yellow robes.

The older one was called Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. Though only about twelve years old, he wore a solemn expression and stood perfectly still.

The younger one looked like a child of seven or eight, his eyes constantly darting about as though his mind were elsewhere. He was the Second Prince, Xue Beng.

"Father, what is so special about this Qin He? Why are you so concerned about him?"

After a long while, Xue Beng, unable to bear the silence any longer, was the first to speak.

Over this period, the name the two princes of the Xue Family had heard most often from their father was Qin He.

They had secretly had someone investigate Qin He as well. They found that he possessed Innate Full Soul Power and the top-grade White Tiger martial soul, while his father was merely a Count of the Heaven Dou Empire. That was all.

The rank of Count might make someone an important figure in Nuo Ding City, but in the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, tossing a brick at random would likely hit a Count!

Qin He's talent was indeed outstanding, but across the vast Heaven Dou Empire, while those more talented than him were rare, they still existed.

"Second Brother is right. Recent news says that Qin He seems to have faded into obscurity and no longer possesses his former prestige. Why does Father still value him so highly?"

A trace of indignation appeared on Xue Qinghe's usually solemn face.

Clearly, for some time now, all the two of them had heard whenever they were before Xue Ye was the name Qin He. Their ears were practically growing calluses.

As princes of the Heaven Dou Empire, they were naturally quite proud. Yet Qin He had become the child of someone else, endlessly praised by Xue Ye. Young as they were, it was only natural for them to feel unhappy about it.

Besides, Innate Full Soul Power was all it was. They had seen geniuses like that in the imperial capital before.

Many geniuses possessed Innate Full Soul Power, yet still achieved little in the end. What was so remarkable about that?

"You two are dissatisfied?"

Taking in their expressions, Xue Ye smiled faintly, then shook his head with some disappointment.

"That child Qin He is far from simple!"

"At such a young age, he has already earned such great renown. Were it me, I would likely have long since lost myself in all the praise!"

"Yet he keeps a low profile, deliberately conceals his abilities, hides away in the academy to cultivate diligently, and refuses to be burdened by empty fame. With such firm resolve, how many in the Heaven Dou Empire can truly accomplish this?"

Xue Ye merely smiled at his two children's resentment.

The two princes were already quite good, but they still had the temperaments of children. They were too simple and impulsive. Compared to Qin He, they were far too lacking.

Xue Ye did not believe that Qin He's talent had suddenly vanished. Judging from the intelligence he had received, that fellow was clearly concealing himself!

Moreover, Qin He had concealed himself far too well. If he had not grown up amid schemes and intrigues as an emperor, he might not have noticed it at all!

If he remained silent, so be it; once he spoke, he would astonish the world. This Qin He would probably bring both the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall a tremendous surprise!

"I can't take it anymore! I'm about to collapse!"

"That cold expression, those eyes filled with pressure... Young Master Qin He is so handsome!"

"Even though I don't know you, from the moment you said that, you became my sister from another father and mother!"

"Wow, did you come here for Young Master Qin He too? What a coincidence, so did I! I've finally found my long-lost sisters!"

At Notting Academy, lovestruck young girls could often be seen secretly pointing at Qin He and whispering about him. The love letters handed to him in person were even more numerous than hairs on an ox.

Walking along a narrow path at Notting Academy, Qin He's expression did not change as an icy aura radiated from him.

I've already kept such a low profile. Why does my reputation seem to be growing instead?

Is being handsome destined to bring this kind of suffering?

Qin He felt helpless.

During this time, he had indeed kept a low profile, avoided trouble, and treated the students of Notting Academy with gentle words.

After all, Qin He had always wanted to live a peaceful life.

Although Qin He also wanted to casually pick a fight and then deliberately lose to someone, it was clearly not so easy to admit defeat.

Qin He was too famous. If he lost to an opponent without any real strength, anyone with eyes could tell that he was pretending.

Then people would start saying things like Qin He was deeply calculating and deliberately hiding his abilities. That would be a huge problem!

Who could have expected that the students of Notting Academy would all look flattered and overwhelmed, their admiration for Qin He not decreasing in the slightest but instead growing even stronger!

Clearly, the strength Qin He displayed was only that of a level 10 Soul Master. There were countless experts stronger than him!

Tang San in particular had recently obtained a new soul ring with Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's help. Combined with his diligent cultivation, he had now reached level fifteen, making him the top freshman without question!

As for Qin He, he pretended that he wanted to build a solid foundation and was in no hurry to raise his Soul Power. He deliberately showed cultivation at level 10, putting him far below Tang San.

Tang San's strength has increased greatly. He should be feeling pretty swollen with confidence and come challenge me, right? If I prepare myself and deliberately lose to Tang San, my reputation should decline even further!

Countless thoughts flashed through Qin He's mind.

On Douluo Continent, strength was supreme.

Qin He's great reputation stemmed not only from his usual kindness toward his classmates, but more importantly, from his strength!

After all, Qin He had never suffered a defeat at Notting Academy. Even Tang San, whose fame was currently on the rise, had once been defeated by Qin He!

Once Qin He lost, the halo around him would dim considerably, and most of it would shift back to Tang San!

At that thought, a trace of delight appeared on Qin He's cold, stern face.

Beside Qin He, a group of noble students from Dorm Six followed closely behind him.

"As expected of our Boss Qin He! Using the method of treating worthy people with humility, Dorm Six has already recruited a full half of the academy's students. Now, half the students are willing to call us Boss!"

At the side, Xiao Chenyu looked at Qin He. Seeing the faint smile on his lips, he could not help revealing a fanatical expression!

Although Boss Qin He had kept a low profile lately and appeared to have done nothing!

In reality, Boss was hinting that we should win over students, prepare to build a power base, and accomplish great things!

Following a Boss Qin He who possessed both courage and strategy, their future prospects were obvious!!

Although about half the students at Notting Academy still did not fear Boss's authority at all.

But judging by Boss Qin He's smile, he must have already had everything under control!