Visiting Jixia Academy! Qian Renxue's Resolve!

Li Xin!

This "security guard" of Jixia Academy was currently in his high-energy Light form.

"Jixia Academy, without permission, stay away!!"

Li Xin did not open his eyes, but his booming voice crashed like thunderclaps in the ears of Qian Renxue and Snake Lance Douluo.

Boom!

A terrifying pressure descended instantly.

Snake Lance Douluo's face changed drastically, instinctively wanting to summon his Martial Soul to shield Qian Renxue.

As a Titled Douluo, he actually felt a lethal threat from this gatekeeper!

How was this possible?

A mere gatekeeper possessed an aura no weaker than a Titled Douluo's, perhaps even stronger?

Qian Renxue also drew in a sharp breath, her steps forcibly halting in place.

So strong!

This aura—wild, sacred, domineering—actually made her Angel Martial Soul tremble slightly.

As long as this man stood guard here, no one in the world could force their way in even half a step.

Jixia Academy was indeed terrifying beyond words!

Just as the atmosphere between the two sides grew tense, a sweet, pleasant voice suddenly came from inside the gate.

"Aiya, Li Xin, you're at it again! How many times have I told you, don't scare off the guests."

As the voice trailed off, a young girl holding a Flower Parasol leaped out lightly.

She had a pair of adorable rabbit ears, wore an orange short skirt, and possessed a stunningly beautiful face. Her vibrant, energetic beauty made even Qian Renxue, a woman herself, brighten at the sight.

What a beautiful woman.

Qian Renxue praised inwardly. Even if she returned to her female form, she might not surpass this girl in liveliness and charm.

Gongsun Li put away her Flower Parasol and glared at Li Xin with some reproach.

"Don't mind him. This guy's name is Li Xin, he's just the campus security guard.

He's been so obsessed with guarding the gate that he wants to take a swing at anyone he sees."

Gongsun Li turned to look at Qian Renxue, a warm smile spreading across her face.

"Esteemed young master, may I ask what business you have?"

Qian Renxue quickly adjusted her state, putting on her trademark gentle smile and cupping her hands slightly toward Gongsun Li.

"This Humble One is Xue Qinghe, Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. Having heard of Jixia Academy's great name, I have come specially to visit your Dean."

"So it's His Highness the Crown Prince."

Gongsun Li blinked, seemingly unimpressed by the prince's identity, and merely nodded politely.

"You want to see our Dean..."

"No."

Before Gongsun Li could finish, Li Xin suddenly spoke coldly from the side.

"The Dean has ordered that no random people are to be received. Even if you're the Crown Prince, it's not allowed."

Snake Lance Douluo's brows shot up at this, and he was about to flare up, but Qian Renxue raised a hand to stop him.

Qian Renxue was not angered; instead, she grew even more respectful. The more arrogant the other party, the more it showed they had the confidence to back it up.

"This brave warrior is only doing his duty. Qinghe understands."

Qian Renxue said with a smile. "But Qinghe has come with sincere intentions. I hope the young lady can make an exception and pass along a message."

Gongsun Li looked at the Crown Prince, whose attitude was fairly decent and whose appearance was quite pleasing to the eye, and nodded.

"Alright, since His Highness the Crown Prince has put it that way, I'll go ask the Dean. But whether the Dean will see you, I can't guarantee. Wait here at the gate for a moment."

With that, Gongsun Li's figure flickered, turning into a streak of orange light that vanished deep into the campus.

Deep within Jixia Academy, the Lake Heart Pavilion.

The scenery here was even more breathtaking.

On the rippling blue lake, lotus flowers bloomed in full splendor, and an exquisite pavilion stood at the center.

Lu Ming was sitting on a stone stool, leisurely sipping tea.

Beside him sat Snow Empress and Ice Empress, the two supreme rulers of the Far North.

Da Qiao was elegantly peeling a Spirit Fruit nearby, while the petite Cai Wenji sat on a specially made high chair, busily fiddling with a complex set of tea utensils.

"Brother Lu Ming, have some tea!"

Cai Wenji handed a cup of emerald-green tea to Lu Ming, her big eyes full of anticipation.

Lu Ming took the teacup and took a light sip.

Immediately, a cool current flowed down his throat and spread throughout his body, leaving not only a lingering fragrance in his mouth but also noticeably accelerating the circulation of his soul power.

"Excellent tea!"

Lu Ming praised, reaching out to pat Cai Wenji's little head. "Wenji's tea-brewing skill is truly top-notch. The life force contained in this tea is refreshing and invigorating."

Snow Empress, sitting nearby, also set down her teacup, a flicker of brilliance passing through her beautiful eyes.

"Indeed. Sister Cai Wenji's tea is not only delicious but also has the miraculous effect of healing internal injuries and prolonging life.

I can feel that after drinking this tea, my perception of the world's primal energy has become sharper.

Originally, I was only eighty percent confident about that seven-hundred-thousand-year Heavenly Tribulation. Now, I have full confidence."

Hearing Snow Empress's praise, Cai Wenji's little face flushed with joy, and her two small feet swung back and forth in the air.

"Then I'll brew tea for Brother Lu Ming and Sister Snow Empress every day!"

Da Qiao, who was peeling a fruit for Lu Ming, paused slightly in her movements, a faint trace of jealousy flickering in her beautiful eyes.

She placed the peeled Spirit Fruit by Lu Ming's lips and said in a plaintive tone:

"Dean, have you forgotten about me? You only praise Sister Wenji. These past few days, uprooting the entire academy and teleporting it here has worn me out."

Seeing Da Qiao's "begging for praise" expression, Lu Ming couldn't help but chuckle.

He opened his mouth and ate the Spirit Fruit, speaking indistinctly: "How could I forget. You've worked hard too, Da Qiao. Without your Space Power, how could so many of us, along with this massive academy, have instantly arrived in Heaven Dou City? You deserve the most credit."

Hearing this, Da Qiao finally squinted her eyes in satisfaction, a gentle smile returning to her face.

Just then, an orange figure fluttered into the pavilion like a butterfly weaving through flowers.

"Dean! Dean!"

Gongsun Li put away her Flower Parasol and spoke somewhat breathlessly.

"There's someone outside claiming to be Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, saying he wants to visit you.

That blockhead Li Xin won't let him in. Do you want to see him or not?"

"Xue Qinghe?"

Lu Ming's hand holding the teacup paused slightly, and his brow furrowed involuntarily.

Qian Renxue?

Why would she come?

A hint of doubt arose in Lu Ming's mind. He had only brought Jixia Academy to Heaven Dou City a few days ago.

And he had kept a very low profile.

Aside from the somewhat conspicuous appearance of the buildings appearing out of thin air, he hadn't made any public announcements.

Logically, he should be developing quietly. How had he caught the attention of this "Crown Prince" so quickly?

Was this a coincidence?

Or was the Martial Soul Hall's intelligence network in Heaven Dou City truly this formidable?

Or... had the Angel God in the God Realm given Qian Renxue some instructions?

Lu Ming pondered for a moment, his fingers lightly tapping the stone table.

He didn't want to get too deeply involved in the current situation, especially with a figure like Qian Renxue, who carried too much weight.

Although Jixia Academy was now formidable in strength, he hadn't yet decided on what stance to take in the game.

Since he couldn't gauge the other party's intentions, he would just let them wait.

If it was a chance discovery, letting them wait would naturally make them leave.

If they came with a purpose, then it would be a good chance to see how patient this "Crown Prince" really was.