Yu Tianheng's Conflict, Personally Chosen Crown Prince Party, First Meeting with Ye Lingling

"Little Brother Xiao Yuan!"

Yang Yuan had just returned to the academy when a delicate, graceful figure came running toward him.

Seeing that Yang Yuan was unharmed, excitement and joy appeared on Dugu Yan's pretty face.

"Sister Dugu!"

Yang Yuan greeted her with a smile and walked up to meet her.

The surrounding students watched the intimate pair with envy on their faces.

The male students, in particular, wished they could replace Yang Yuan.

Over the past few days, Dugu Yan, who had returned from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, had been the center of attention.

In just a few short days, she had risen from Level 27 to Level 34. Even the three Committee Members had been alarmed by the news, worried that Dugu Yan had taken some Forbidden Medicine.

After she explained herself and Dugu Bo vouched for her, the three Committee Members finally believed her.

But thinking about it, that made sense.

How could Dugu Bo possibly allow his precious granddaughter to take Forbidden Medicine to raise her level?

Although such methods could cause one's Soul Power Level to soar in a short time, they would also greatly damage one's potential, possibly leaving no room for further growth.

Dugu Bo could not possibly be so shortsighted.

Once it was confirmed that Dugu Yan had not used Forbidden Medicine in her cultivation, everyone was filled with envy. They began asking around, wanting to know whether she had any more treasures that could raise one's level.

After all, who would not want a treasure that could rapidly raise their level without any side effects?

Dugu Yan's answer was equally straightforward.

She directly asked whether they really thought such treasures grew like cabbages.

Being fortunate enough to encounter even a single Spirit Medicine like that was already a blessing from heaven.

Though everyone still doubted Dugu Yan's words, they did not dare press the matter further.

After all, Dugu Yan was not alone.

Behind her stood a Titled Douluo.

Although Dugu Bo was mockingly called the weakest Titled Douluo, in truth, any Titled Douluo with a background or loved ones was unwilling to provoke him.

Compared to Dugu Yan, everyone was more interested in Yang Yuan.

They had heard that Dugu Yan had invited him to her home as a guest, yet Dugu Yan had returned to the academy three days ago while Yang Yuan only returned now.

Thinking of how Dugu Yan had taken a treasure and her Soul Power Level had soared, everyone could not help but wonder whether Yang Yuan had also taken some sort of treasure, just like her.

On the training grounds.

When Yu Tianheng heard someone discussing the matter, he immediately pricked up his ears.

When he learned that Yang Yuan had returned and that his Soul Power Level might soar just like Dugu Yan's, perhaps even surpassing his own—

An inexplicable blaze of jealousy rose in Yu Tianheng's heart, with nowhere to go.

Sitting on the training grounds, he clenched his fists and slammed one into the ground, letting out a low, unwilling growl.

"Damn it! Why does every good thing fall into his lap?"

Yu Tianheng rose to his feet and walked over to the people discussing the matter, his expression as dark as water.

"What happened after that?"

"Did Yang Yuan's Soul Power Level soar like Dugu Yan's?"

The few people talking were startled by Yu Tianheng's sudden approach.

Seeing his grim expression, the one who had spoken earlier could not help swallowing before stammering, "N-No. I heard he's still Level 25."

Hearing that, Yu Tianheng immediately felt relieved.

That was good...

That was good!

It was not that he looked down on Yang Yuan.

He was simply extremely displeased that Yang Yuan kept humiliating his pride time and again.

At first, he had believed that although Yang Yuan possessed high cultivation talent, his Martial Soul was merely ordinary and could not compare to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Nor could he possibly be Yu Tianheng's match in actual combat.

But Yang Yuan had used his actions to tell everyone otherwise.

Not only was his Eye Martial Soul a top-tier Martial Soul no weaker than the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, but his combat strength was equally beyond reproach.

Even Yu Tianheng, proud as he was, had developed an urge to avoid fighting Yang Yuan, a fear of battle when facing him. He had fallen into an extremely conflicted state.

He wanted to prove that he was stronger than Yang Yuan, yet he also feared being defeated by him.

Ever since Yu Tianheng had joined Heaven Dou Academy, he had never lost a battle against someone his own age.

Precisely because of that—

He could not bear the thought of being defeated by a brat five years younger than himself.

At the same time, news of Yang Yuan's return to Heaven Dou Academy quickly reached Qian Renxue's ears.

Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, looked at the contents recorded in the letter, her brows lifting slightly.

"Little Brother Yang's Soul Power Level didn't actually increase?"

"I thought his Soul Power Level would soar just like Dugu Yan's."

Beside Qian Renxue, Snake Lance Douluo shook his head. "Treasures that can raise Soul Power without side effects, or even evolve a Martial Soul, are exceedingly rare even across the entire continent."

"Dugu Bo has no family ties with that boy Yang Yuan. Even if he truly had more such treasures, why would he share them with Yang Yuan?"

"That's true. But why did Little Brother Yang remain with Dugu Bo for another three days?" Qian Renxue pondered briefly.

Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo, standing nearby, both shook their heads.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue had no intention of probing further.

With a faint smile, she said, "Have someone make the preparations. Tomorrow, I'm going to meet this little brother of mine."

Had she not brought Yang Yuan to Heaven Dou Academy precisely because she wanted the advantage of proximity, making it easier to recruit him?

Come to think of it.

Ever since Yang Yuan joined Heaven Dou Academy, he had yet to meet her, the "Heaven Dou Crown Prince"!

How could that do?

He was the "Crown Prince Party" member she had personally chosen!

Heaven Dou Academy.

Yang Yuan and Dugu Yan strolled through the grounds.

When Dugu Yan learned that Yang Yuan's level was still stuck at Level 25, her heart was filled with confusion.

Only after Yang Yuan explained did she finally relax.

At first, she had thought Yang Yuan had encountered some problem. Otherwise, after causing such a huge commotion, how could his level remain unchanged?

Before they realized it, the bright moon had risen. Its hazy light draped the earth in a veil of white gauze.

Dugu Yan tilted her head and glanced at Yang Yuan.

This little fellow was growing so quickly. They had not seen each other for only three days, yet he seemed to have grown taller again. He did not look like an eight-year-old child at all.

Looking at his refined, handsome profile, Dugu Yan suddenly felt a little gloomy.

How wonderful would it be if Little Brother Xiao Yuan were three or four years older?

The moment that thought surfaced, two flushes of red immediately appeared on Dugu Yan's cheeks.

As the two strolled along, a crisp, pleasant voice with a hint of coolness drifted over from afar.

"Sister Dugu!"

Hearing that voice, Dugu Yan abruptly came back to her senses.

She looked over.

A slender girl in a pale yellow academy uniform stood not far away, a black veil covering her face as she waved to Dugu Yan.

Recognizing the newcomer, Dugu Yan immediately smiled.

"Lingling, it's you!"

As she spoke, she walked over with Yang Yuan.

Once they drew close, she introduced her to Yang Yuan. "Little Brother Xiao Yuan, this is Ye Lingling, Sister's friend."

Then she turned to Ye Lingling and introduced Yang Yuan.

"Lingling, this is Yang Yuan. You should have heard his name before."

"Hello."

Ye Lingling gave Yang Yuan a slight nod.

At Heaven Dou Academy, there was practically no one who did not know Yang Yuan.

However, this was her first time seeing Yang Yuan from so close.

Just as the rumors said.

He looked so young. It seemed he really was only eight years old.

It was truly hard to imagine that an eight-year-old child could possess Soul Power as high as Level 24.

Unlike her—she was already Thirteen Years Old, yet her Soul Power Level had only reached Level 24.