The Uproar! Xue Qinghe's Man? So Arrogant?

"But..." Ye Lingling still wanted to argue.

"Enough with the buts." Aosile cut her off. "Just stay here and watch. There's a good show coming."

Ye Lingling frowned. "Aosile, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Aosile did not answer. He merely watched Yu Tianheng's increasingly gloomy back and sneered inwardly.

A good show?

Of course it was a good show.

Crown Prince Xue Qinghe...

Within Heaven Dou City's noble circles, that name represented far more than merely the heir to the throne.

It also represented a vast political faction that was steadily rising.

His family, however, supported the Fourth Prince, Xue Beng, who spent all day indulging in pleasure.

Although His Highness Xue Beng currently looked like a hopeless case, a family's investment meant choosing a side.

Since they had chosen a side, they were naturally enemies of the Crown Prince's faction.

This brat named Chen Fan had been sent into the academy with such fanfare by Xue Qinghe. He was obviously one of the Crown Prince's men.

A disciple of the Crown Prince dared to set his sights on Dugu Yan the moment he entered the academy?

This was no longer a simple matter between a man and a woman.

This was a slap in Yu Tianheng's face, a slap in the entire Imperial Fighting Team's face, and an attempt to test the bottom line of their Fourth Prince faction!

Since that was the case, he might as well blow the matter up.

Let everyone see that even the Crown Prince's men had to behave themselves at Heaven Dou Royal Academy!

Aosile's thoughts raced. No longer paying attention to the anxious Ye Lingling, he flashed forward and moved beside the other two teammates who had rushed over after hearing the news.

These two were Aosile's cousins from his family.

"Go. Spread the news."

Aosile lowered his voice, excitement gleaming in his eyes.

"Exaggerate it, understand? Say that brat is relying on the Crown Prince's backing to steal our Imperial Fighting Team captain's woman!"

"The nastier you make it sound, the better! The bigger the commotion, the better!"

"Let the whole academy know that someone is trying to steal our captain's girl!"

The two teammates exchanged glances and immediately understood. Identical wicked grins appeared on their faces.

"Don't worry, Brother Aosile!"

"We'll make sure it's handled perfectly!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two turned into fleeting shadows and darted off in different directions, disappearing into the forest.

For a time, it was as though a stone had been cast into Heaven Dou Royal Academy, stirring up a thousand waves.

The news spread far faster than anyone had imagined.

Mimicry Cultivation Ground.

"Did you hear? His Highness the Crown Prince personally brought in a new student and specifically told him to pursue Senior Dugu Yan!"

"Seriously? Then what about Senior Yu Tianheng?"

"What about him? He's out of luck! Didn't you hear? That guy is one of the Crown Prince's men!"

Teaching building corridor.

"That's not even the half of it. I heard from a friend at the Back Mountain that Senior Yu Tianheng was so furious he was about to attack on the spot. He even summoned his Martial Soul!"

"My god, now there's going to be a good show! One is the academy's top student, heir to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon; the other is a mysterious new student favored by His Highness the Crown Prince. If those two fight..."

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! Go check the registration office! I heard that new student is still there!"

Dormitory area.

"Extra, extra! Imperial Fighting Team captain Yu Tianheng has been cuckolded, overcome with rage, and is about to personally kill his rival in love!"

"New update! The latest news is that the new student named Chen Fan not only has the Crown Prince backing him, but also has a girl even prettier than Senior Dugu Yan by his side. He's trying to have two women at once!"

"Holy shit! That's so explosive?!"

Rumors spread swiftly like an invisible plague.

At first, it was only Aosile's people deliberately spreading them.

But soon, countless gossip-loving students voluntarily joined the revelry, making the story increasingly bizarre and increasingly detailed.

Meanwhile, Yu Tianheng, at the center of the storm, slowly drew back his unleashed Soul Power.

His cultivation had not yet finished, and he had no choice but to stabilize his Soul Power first. Who would have thought that the moment he arrived at the academy, things would already become such a mess?

Good!

Good!

Had he been too good-tempered all this time?

One of the Crown Prince's men?

Trying to steal my woman?

Making the entire academy laugh at me?

Yu Tianheng took a deep breath.

He slowly turned around, his thunder-filled eyes looking toward the registration office.

Elsewhere.

Chen Fan looked at Na'er beside him. She had not said a word and seemed to have fallen into her own world, her entire aura turning dark and gloomy. His head throbbed.

Those Purple Eyes that had once held a brilliant galaxy now resembled a bottomless abyss, calm and still, yet capable of devouring all light.

She did not cry, make a fuss, or even question him.

But Chen Fan knew this was more serious than hysterics.

If he did not explain himself now, this gentle shackle might reveal its truest side.

He took a deep breath, turned around, and faced those vacant purple eyes.

This was not an appropriate place to talk.

The surroundings were full of ears and eyes eager for entertainment.

Chen Fan clenched Na'er's hand. It was slightly cool, and even her fingertips carried a chill.

Without giving her any choice, he pulled her around and left.

"Chen Fan..."

Na'er's voice was very light, with a hint of imperceptible trembling.

Chen Fan did not look back. He only quickened his pace.

There was an elegant restaurant near the registration office, reserved for the academy's Soul Master students, with a quiet atmosphere.

Chen Fan directly asked for a private room.

The wooden door closed, cutting off all prying eyes from outside.

He released her hand, turned around, and finally could look at her properly.

"Na'er, listen to me."

Chen Fan's voice was solemn.

Na'er, however, avoided his gaze. Lowering her head, she stared at the tips of her shoes. Her long silver eyelashes hung down, casting a dim shadow over her eyelids.

"What do you want to say?"

"That you sought out Dugu Yan because of something very important?"

"That you're not the way I think you are?"

Her voice remained calm, giving away neither joy nor anger.

Chen Fan took a deep breath. "I sought out Dugu Yan to find her grandfather, Poison Douluo Dugu Bo."

Na'er's body trembled slightly.

She abruptly raised her head, and ripples finally appeared in those Purple Eyes.

They were shock and panic.

"Are you insane?!"

"Why are you looking for him? He's a Titled Douluo! And one of the most dangerous ones!"

Chen Fan looked into her eyes and said in a low voice, "To find Immortal Herbs."

"I need Immortal Herbs to strengthen your foundation and replenish your vitality, making up for your previous depletion."

"So I have to go."

"A surprise... I originally wanted to give them to you as a surprise."

There was a trace of helplessness in his tone.

The air fell silent.

Na'er stared blankly at him. Mist gathered in her Purple Eyes, and the abyss-like darkness was shattered by the truth, revealing the soft and fragile part beneath.

So...

It was for me.

Grievance, bitterness, heartache, and a faint sweetness beyond words.