Zhu Zhuqing bit her lower lip, a flicker of confusion crossing her eyes.
She considered her beauty second to none, having been the object of pursuit for countless noble youths back in the Star Luo Empire.
Yet, in this man's eyes, she seemed less interesting than that book.
"The tea won't taste good once it goes cold."
Zhu Zhuqing offered a soft reminder, her tone unable to mask a hint of resentment.
Only then did Tang Yuan set down his book, lift the teacup to take a sip, and remark casually:
"Zhuqing, you must not slack off in your cultivation. Your Soul Power fluctuations are somewhat restless right now; go to the Quiet Room and adjust yourself properly."
A purely professional piece of advice, it effectively blocked any possibility of romance.
Zhu Zhuqing opened her mouth, but in the end, she couldn't find anything else to say.
"Yes, Teacher."
She replied with a touch of pique and turned to leave.
Her retreating figure, though still graceful and alluring, carried an indescribable sense of grievance.
Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Crown Prince's Mansion.
Xue Qinghe sat upright at his desk, his vermilion brush moving fluidly as he annotated a memorial.
The "Xue Qinghe" at this moment was none other than Qian Renxue.
She had been disguised as Xue Qinghe for several years now; whether in her mannerisms or her methods of handling state affairs, she was identical to the real Xue Qinghe, if not even more outstanding.
In the entire Heaven Dou Empire, no one could spot a flaw.
Even Emperor Xue Ye was becoming increasingly satisfied with this "son" of his.
Qian Renxue set down her brush and rubbed her temples.
Lately, it had been difficult for her to focus entirely on state affairs.
That man's figure kept uncontrollably slipping into her mind.
Tang Yuan.
The Master of the Blue Silver King's Mansion, that mysterious and unfathomable powerhouse.
Qian Renxue's feelings for him were strange.
At first, it was just curiosity, then it turned into wariness, and now, it had evolved into a sentiment she herself couldn't quite define or explain.
She had been secretly monitoring every move of the Blue Silver King's Mansion.
Upon learning the news of Tang Yuan's seclusion, she felt an unexpected emptiness in her heart.
It was as if an important piece of her otherwise brilliant life had suddenly gone missing.
"That guy, staying in seclusion for so long..."
Qian Renxue murmured softly, her tone carrying a trace of resentment she hadn't even noticed herself.
She rose and walked to the window, casting her gaze toward the direction of the Blue Silver King's Mansion.
It was quiet over there, with no movement at all.
These days of waiting made her feel an inexplicable melancholy.
As the Young Master of Martial Soul Hall, her heart should have been as still as water, focused on the grand plan to usurp the nation.
But the existence of that man was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples that made it impossible for her to find peace.
Sunset Forest, Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.
This was Dugu Bo's herb garden, but it had now become Tang Yuan's sanctuary for cultivation.
Two diametrically opposed breaths of extreme cold and extreme heat converged here, forming a terrifying yet delicate balance.
Tang Yuan sat cross-legged at the center of the spring.
At this moment, his body was wreathed in a dense Blue-Gold light.
After this period of arduous seclusion, coupled with the unique environmental nourishment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, his Soul Power had reached an astonishing height.
Level 95.
At the realm of a Titled Douluo, every single level gained was as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Yet, Tang Yuan had advanced with unstoppable momentum.
Not only that, he had also comprehended an extremely domineering domain skill—the Blue Silver Death Strangler Array.
This was a terrifying skill that integrated control and slaughter.
Within the range of the domain, the life and death of all things rested solely on his whim.
Tang Yuan slowly opened his eyes.
At that moment, the spring water of the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye churned violently, as if cheering for the awakening of a king.
He stood up, his gaze sweeping across the surrounding medicinal gardens.
Countless rare immortal herbs grew here, each one enough to cause a bloody storm in the Soul Master World if taken outside.
Tang Yuan's figure flickered as he moved rapidly through the medicinal gardens.
He did not pluck all the immortal herbs, but carefully selected a few top-grade ones with the mildest medicinal effects, those that could strengthen the foundation and cultivate the core.
These were prepared for the people in the King's Mansion.
As long as they consumed these immortal herbs, that person's strength would surely usher in a huge leap.
Everything was ready.
Tang Yuan stepped out of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.
The moment he walked out of Sunset Forest and stepped into the range of Heaven Dou City.
Heaven and earth changed color.
The originally clear sky was suddenly filled with surging winds and clouds, and countless blue-gold light spots converged from all directions.
A giant projection slowly appeared in the sky above Heaven Dou City.
It was a Blue Silver Emperor that blotted out the sun and covered the sky.
Every leaf was crystal clear, exuding a sacred and majestic aura.
The projection of the Blue Silver Emperor was too vast, covering nearly half of Heaven Dou City.
The pressure that originated from the depths of their bloodline made all Soul Masters with plant-type martial souls in the city tremble.
On the streets, countless commoners stopped in their tracks.
They looked up at the miraculous scene in the sky, their eyes filled with shock and awe.
"It's Lord Blue Silver King!"
"That's our guardian deity!"
Someone shouted.
Immediately after, crowds like a surging tide knelt down.
They bowed their heads and worshipped fervently in the direction of the Blue Silver King's Mansion.
In the hearts of the common people of Heaven Dou City, that Blue Silver King was not only immensely powerful but also a living Bodhisattva who saved people from suffering.
Seeing this celestial phenomenon at this moment, they regarded him as a god.
Inside the Blue Silver King's Mansion.
Tang San, who was cultivating the Purple Demon Eye, suddenly opened his eyes.
He sensed an extremely familiar and powerful aura.
That was Teacher's aura!
Tang San rushed out of his room and looked up at the sky.
When he saw the projection of the Blue Silver Emperor that blotted out the sun and covered the sky, he was stunned.
"Teacher... is out of seclusion?"
Tang San gasped.
This might was several times more terrifying than when he defeated Dugu Bo.
He could clearly feel that the aura contained the power of laws that controlled life and death.
There was probably no one in the world who could match him.
Tang San was both shocked and excited.
This was his Teacher, the goal he was striving to catch up to!
On the other side.
The sisters Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing also ran out.
They stood side by side under the corridor, looking at the magnificent scene in the sky, their beautiful eyes filled with wonder.
"It's him..."
Zhu Zhuyun gently touched her chest, her face full of pride.
This was the man who had conquered her.
So powerful, so dazzling.
Zhu Zhuqing tightly pursed her red lips, her eyes overflowing with adoration.
She felt fortunate.
Fortunate that she had not chosen to stay in the Star Luo Empire and wait for death, but had fled here with her sister.
To be the woman of such a powerhouse was something countless women in this world dreamed of.
The disappointment and grievances she had felt moments ago vanished into thin air in an instant.
As long as she could stay by his side, even if it were only to pour tea and serve water, it was an honor.
Crown Prince's Mansion.
"Clang!"
A crisp sound rang out.
The teacup in Xue Qinghe's hand fell to the floor, shattering into pieces.
Scalding tea splashed onto the hem of her robes, yet she remained completely oblivious.
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