Hello, My Name Is Xue Qinghe

Ever since childhood, aside from Grandpa, Xue Qinghe had basically had no other family. His father was dead, his mother did not love him, and only his grandpa had depended on each other with him.

Now that he had met Ye Hao, for some reason, he felt a certain fondness toward this person who had suddenly appeared—especially at the instant the Death Spider Emperor Martial Soul and Six-Winged Purple Light Wings appeared.

Having one more family member was better than having none. Besides, the other party was a younger brother. This was going to be fun.

Xue Qinghe smiled and looked at Meng Shenji. "Chief Meng Shenji, please make the arrangements. After this battle ends, have Ye Hao come to my carriage."

Meng Shenji was briefly stunned, then immediately made the arrangements.

On the field, Ye Hao used the Six-Winged Purple Light Wings to successfully evade Hu Yanli's attack. Immediately afterward, the second Soul Ring beneath Ye Hao's feet lit up fiercely. His hands turned black, and two venomous Spider Webs descended from the sky.

Hu Yanli's body swayed before he collapsed. His massive body crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust. The two Spider Webs firmly pinned Hu Yanli to the ground, and Death Spider Emperor Poison spread across his entire body the next instant.

At a visible rate, Hu Yanli's body changed from yellow to purple-black.

He had won. Ye Hao slowly descended and withdrew the Death Spider Emperor Poison. Hu Yanli clutched his chest, his eyes filled with shock. His Soul Power was level thirty-nine, yet this kid was only eleven and already level thirty-two. Had all these years of cultivation gone to the dogs?

(°°)

"Third match, Ye Hao wins. Therefore, the final victor is Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

The Referee immediately announced the result. Heaven Dou Royal Academy had won. They had won?

For these rich young heirs at the academy, Heaven Dou Royal Academy's victory had surely come as a surprise. Quite a few people in the crowd looked as though they were mourning a death. Some had lost their stakes, while others had nearly lost even their underwear.

Such scenes were commonplace. The Three Education Commissioners no longer wished to bother with them. For now, the Imperial Dou Team was Heaven Dou Royal Academy's primary focus of support. Ye Hao in particular had to be specially nurtured.

Seeing that the battle had ended, Xue Qinghe looked at Ye Hao, who was celebrating with the Imperial Dou Team, a hint of gratification in his eyes. I hope you really are my little brother.

He then turned and headed toward the carriage...

Meng Shenji and the other two saw Xue Qinghe off as he boarded the carriage...

"What does His Highness the Crown Prince mean by this?"

Bai Baoshan could not help asking from the side. Xue Qinghe liked gathering talented people beneath him, and Ye Hao's talent was plain for all to see. Becoming a Titled Douluo in the future was merely a matter of time.

Meng Shenji sighed softly. "How could servants like us know His Highness the Crown Prince's intentions? I'll go call Ye Hao. You two should see off Sect Leader Hu Yan. He's the one who needs comforting most right now."

Hu Yanzhen: ()()

Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin exchanged smiles. They had come brimming with confidence to challenge the academy, only to roll down the mountain in disgrace. Under the contemptuous gazes of all those rich young heirs of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the Elephant Armored Sect left Heaven Dou Royal Academy in humiliation.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Meng Shenji arrived at the Imperial Dou Team's resting area.

"Chief Meng Shenji." ×N

Meng Shenji nodded with a beaming smile, then looked at everyone with gratification. "You've all worked hard this time. Once this matter is over, I'll request rewards for you from His Majesty. Teacher Qin, your contribution was no small matter either."

Qin Ming smiled without speaking. If Ye Hao had not saved the day in the final battle, Heaven Dou Royal Academy would likely have been the one leaving in disgrace.

Meng Shenji looked at Ye Hao and said solemnly, "Xiao Hao, come with me. Someone wants to see you."

Ye Hao: "?"

"Chief Meng Shenji, that person is...?"

Ye Hao asked in confusion.

Meng Shenji put on a mysterious air. "You'll know once you come. A distinguished guest has arrived this time. Your rise to greatness may happen in an instant."

After he spoke, countless thoughts flashed through Ye Hao's mind. A distinguished guest?

Could Xue Ye have come personally?

Rise to greatness? Ye Hao had no interest in that. Freedom was far more enjoyable.

Ye Hao followed Meng Shenji into a stretch of dense forest. Within it, an exquisite and luxurious carriage came into view. It looked as though it had been forged from gold, gleaming brilliantly under the sunlight.

For some reason, a fragrant scent hung in the air. The source of that fragrance was...

"The carriage?"

"Xiao Hao, that person is already in the carriage. Just go in."

"I'll be off..."

After dropping those final words, Meng Shenji hurried away. Watching Meng Shenji's retreating figure slowly fade into the distance, Ye Hao could not shake the feeling that he had been sold off. I have an MMP to say, but I don't know whether I should say it.

Ye Hao looked toward the luxurious carriage ahead. The surroundings were deathly quiet. The wind chime before the carriage tinkled in the breeze, and even the air felt warm.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Hao stepped forward and cautiously approached the carriage.

"Since you're here, come in."

Xue Qinghe's refined voice came from within.

Ye Hao was instantly disappointed. Why was it not a pretty young lady? Judging by the carriage's decor, the odds of a pretty young lady being inside should have been high. Carrying his disappointment, Ye Hao lifted the curtain and gathered his courage to enter.

The carriage was extremely spacious. Xue Qinghe sat in the center atop a golden throne. All sorts of fruits and candied snacks were laid out before him. A cup of ruby-red grape wine gave off a pleasant aroma, mingling with the carriage's own fragrance and making Ye Hao feel refreshed.

"Y-you, hello..."

Ye Hao greeted him awkwardly.

Xue Qinghe smiled faintly and pointed to a seat beside him, signaling Ye Hao to sit.

"Thank you."

For a moment, the silence inside the carriage was terrifying. Ye Hao had no idea who this person was, nor did he know how to begin asking.

If it had been a pretty young lady, Ye Hao would definitely have gone straight for it!

"Miss, what's your name? How old are you? Where do you live? Are you married?"

Qian Renxue: "..."

I'm your sister!

(Ye Hao: How did I not know that?)

"Um..."

"Big Brother, what did you want to see me for?"

Ye Hao spoke listlessly. He only wanted to get this over with and go find Ye Lingling sooner. Being with a grown man made him feel uncomfortable all over, especially an unfamiliar man. The feeling was only growing stronger.

(Xue Qinghe: I really want to face you in my true form and see whether you'd still have no interest in me.)

(Ye Hao: (^ω^))

Xue Qinghe drank the wine in his cup. "Let me introduce myself. My name is Xue Qinghe. You can call me Brother Xue."

"Oh—"

Ye Hao: "!!!"

Had he heard wrong?

"What did you say your name was?"

"Xue—Qing—he."

Xue Qinghe spoke slowly to ensure Ye Hao had heard correctly.

"Xue... Xue Qinghe?"

Ye Hao instinctively shifted his backside backward. Was this a joke? Why had this "Sister" he had never met come looking for him?

Could it be... he had been exposed?