Bibi Dong Backs Down! Qian Renxue Courts Jixia!

"Why?"

Bibi Dong asked, puzzled.

"What exactly is Lu Ming's background that makes you so afraid?"

Xue Qinghe took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions.

She recalled the scenes she saw in the "Life Simulator," the terrifying foundation of Jixia Academy, and even more so, the identities of the women around Lu Ming.

"It's not just because of Jixia Academy."

"Lu Ming's connection with Jixia Academy is deeper than you imagine."

"And..."

The gazes of the Snow Empress, Ice Empress, and Gongsun Li as they looked at Lu Ming flashed through Xue Qinghe's mind.

It was absolute trust, even adoration.

"The women around him are all peerless powerhouses who can stand on their own."

"Their devotion and protection of Lu Ming have reached a fanatical level."

"If you move against Lu Ming, it's equivalent to declaring war on several Limit Douluo at once!"

"At that time, let alone the grand plan of Martial Soul Hall."

"Even that old guy in the Worship Hall might not be able to protect Martial Soul Hall!"

Saying this, Xue Qinghe took a step forward and grabbed Bibi Dong's shoulders with both hands.

Her eyes were filled with pleading and warning.

"Listen to me, you must listen to me this time."

"Don't interfere in any of Lu Ming's affairs."

"Not only must we not offend him, but we must also find a way to win him over."

"Only then will we have a future."

Bibi Dong looked at the person before her, or rather, her daughter.

She had never seen Qian Renxue show such a fearful and serious expression.

Qian Renxue had never been like this, even when facing Qian Daoliu.

That Lu Ming...

Is he really that terrifying?

Bibi Dong's anger inexplicably dissipated by more than half under Qian Renxue's stern warning.

In its place were deep shock and confusion.

She was silent for a long time, and finally nodded slowly.

"I understand."

"I will... consider it."

Although she said that, Bibi Dong's curiosity about Lu Ming reached its peak.

This man who could make someone as proud as Qian Renxue bow her head.

What kind of existence is he?

After the commotion on Vermilion Bird Street that day, the atmosphere in Heaven Dou City became somewhat strange.

However, it was peaceful within Jixia Academy; the outside disturbances could not penetrate the high walls and deep courtyards.

Under the ancient tree in the courtyard, Lu Ming was comfortably lying on a rocking chair, holding a cup of steaming tea.

Beside him, Gongsun Li was peeling a crystal-clear grape, while the Snow Empress and Ice Empress were playing chess nearby. Cai Wenji sat on the strange Hu Jia Qin stand, swinging her short legs.

This should have been a picture of peaceful times, if not for the "uninvited guest."

Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, sat on the other side of the stone table with a smile all over his face.

In the past few days, His Highness the Crown Prince had been visiting Jixia Academy so frequently that he practically treated it as his eastern palace's annex.

"Miss A'li, this is deep-sea pearl powder that I specifically had brought back from Vast Sea City. I heard it's especially good for girls' skin."

As Xue Qinghe spoke, he pushed an exquisitely crafted brocade box in front of Gongsun Li.

The brocade box alone looked valuable just by its craftsmanship, let alone what was inside.

Gongsun Li blinked her big eyes, glanced at Lu Ming, and seeing that Lu Ming had no objection, she happily accepted it.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Her rabbit ears twitched slightly, clearly in a good mood.

Seeing this, Xue Qinghe's smile deepened, and his eyes showed a genuine desire to please.

If his political rivals in court saw this scene, they would probably be so shocked their jaws would drop.

The Crown Prince of a nation was actually so attentive to a mere attendant of an academy.

But only Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, knew in her heart that she wasn't giving a gift, she was saving her life.

The maple leaves fluttering everywhere and that deadly dart in the last simulation had left her with psychological trauma.

To prevent this rabbit, who possessed terrifying strength, from suddenly deciding to "take care of her" in the future, this investment was practically a drop in the bucket.

Xue Qinghe picked up his teacup and took a sip, his gaze darting back and forth between Lu Ming and Gongsun Li, then he suddenly slapped his thigh.

"Oh my, the way Miss A'Li smiled just now was truly captivating."

"I've met countless people, but in Heaven Dou City, I truly can't find another woman as graceful as Miss A'Li."

Gongsun Li blushed a little at the compliment, her hands peeling grapes a bit faster.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is too kind, A'Li is nowhere near that good."

Although she was humble, the little rabbit's heart was already blooming with joy.

After all, no girl disliked hearing compliments about her beauty, especially when the one complimenting her was the current Crown Prince.

Xue Qinghe seized the moment and turned to Lu Ming, his tone full of teasing and envy.

"Brother Lu, your fortune is truly enviable."

"Miss A'Li is not only powerful but also as beautiful as a flower, you two are simply a match made in heaven."

"Even the scholars and beauties written about in plays are probably nothing more than this."

Lu Ming's brow twitched slightly upon hearing this, and he looked at Xue Qinghe with a strange expression.

What was wrong with Xue Qinghe lately?

Before, he would only come to try and win him over or discuss cooperation.

Why had he suddenly changed his ways these past few days and started playing matchmaker?

And the intention to pair them up was too obvious, as if he wanted to push him and Gongsun Li straight into the bridal chamber.

Lu Ming rubbed his chin, lost in thought.

"No good deed goes unpunished."

What was this deep-thinking Qian Renxue plotting?

Was she trying to control him through Gongsun Li?

Or had she discovered something and wanted to use this method to probe the depths of Jixia Academy?

Xue Qinghe didn't care what Lu Ming was thinking; her mission now was only one: to cling tightly to Gongsun Li's leg, and at the same time, ensure Gongsun Li and Lu Ming were locked down.

As long as these two were busy with their romance, they probably wouldn't have time to cause trouble for Martial Soul Hall, right?

"In my opinion, Brother Lu is heroic and spirited, and Miss A'Li is gentle and lovely; this is truly a match of talented man and beautiful woman."

"If Brother Lu is interested, I am even willing to personally ask my father, the Emperor, for an imperial decree to grant you two a marriage and serve as the officiant."

Xue Qinghe spoke with increasing enthusiasm, as if she could already see the scene of the two getting married.

Upon hearing the words "imperial decree," Gongsun Li, who was standing nearby, dropped the grape in her hand. Her entire face turned as red as a ripe apple.

She secretly glanced at Lu Ming, her heart pounding wildly, and surprisingly didn't speak out in objection.

This rabbit had clearly taken it seriously.

However, there were more than just the three of them in this courtyard.

"Crack!"

A crisp sound of a stone being placed on a board rang out.

The Snow Empress expressionlessly placed a black stone on the chessboard. The force was so great that the stone, polished from high-quality white jade, shattered into powder.

The surrounding air instantly dropped several degrees, and a thin layer of frost even formed on the stone table.

"Some people who have nothing better to do can go handle state affairs."

The Snow Empress didn't even look up, her voice as cold as ice that never melted.

"Jixia Academy is a place for cultivation, not a matchmaking service."

The Ice Empress, sitting opposite her, rolled her eyes. She held a handful of melon seeds but didn't put them in her mouth.

"Exactly, are the Crown Princes this idle nowadays?"

"Running over here every day, aren't you afraid the Emperor of Heaven Dou will think you're neglecting your duties?"