The three of them arrived under a covered walkway near the commissioner building. The view here was open, allowing them to clearly see the situation in front of the building without appearing too intrusive. Right outside the grand gates of the commissioner building, three commissioners were escorting a group of people out, their attitudes quite polite and even carrying a hint of deference. Surrounded in the middle by the three commissioners was a youth dressed in a luxurious crown prince's casual wear. He looked to be in his early twenties, with a tall and straight figure, a handsome and gentle face, and an innate air of nobility and peace between his brows. The corner of his mouth held a just-right smile that neither seemed distant nor failed to maintain a moderate sense of majesty. It was none other than Qian Renxue, disguised as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. And a step behind Qian Renxue to his left and right stood two old men in quiet attendance. The two looked ordinary, but their surrounding aura was as heavy and solid as a mountain, with a sense of discord that subtly clashed with the surrounding environment, clearly showing they had deliberately restrained the vast majority of their aura. Ye Xiao swept his gaze over the two of them, his heart growing slightly tense. If he was not mistaken, these should be the two bodyguards who never left Qian Renxue's side. Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo. Two experts at the Titled Douluo level! In Heaven Dou City, with Poison Douluo Dugu Bo not residing there permanently and no other obvious hostile Titled Douluo around, following the crown prince in disguise indeed made it very difficult to arouse suspicion. It was sufficient to guarantee Qian Renxue's safety and execute some covert missions when necessary. "Brother Crown Prince!" Ning Rongrong did not have that many reservations. Seeing Qian Renxue come out, she immediately waved her hand happily, her crisp voice breaking the serious atmosphere of the scene. Qian Renxue, who was bidding farewell to the three commissioners, turned her head at the sound. Upon seeing Ning Rongrong, the formulaic gentle smile on her face immediately gained a few parts of genuine warmth. She nodded at the three commissioners, said something, and then turned to walk toward Ning Rongrong's direction. The two Douluos, Porcupinefish and Snake Lance, naturally followed silently like two silent shadows. "Rongrong." Qian Renxue walked up close, her voice gentle and melodious, carrying a care like that of an elder brother. "I heard from Teacher long ago that you came to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to study. Are you still getting used to it here?" "Hehe, getting used to it, getting used to it!" Ning Rongrong answered with a giggle. In front of Qian Renxue, she restrained her little demoness's willful arrogance quite a bit, appearing more like an obedient younger sister. She turned slightly and enthusiastically introduced, "Brother Crown Prince, let me introduce you. These two are exceptionally good friends I made in the academy! This is Ye Xiao, and this is Huo Wu!" Huo Wu and Ye Xiao took half a step forward at the appropriate moment, bowing to Qian Renxue with an attitude that was respectful without losing proper etiquette. "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince." "No need for formalities." Qian Renxue smiled and nodded, her gaze pausing slightly on Huo Wu's striking red hair and spirited face as she said, "Miss Huo Wu, a genius of Blazing Fire Academy. I have heard of you for a long time." Her attitude was peaceful, making one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze. Immediately after, her gaze fell upon Ye Xiao. At this sight, a trace of surprise could not help but flash through Qian Renxue's eyes. Although the youth before her was young, his posture was upright, his appearance handsome, and his temperament calm and untethered, holding a composure that faintly transcended his age. More importantly, with her insight and perception, she could vaguely sense that the soul power within Ye Xiao's body far exceeded that of ordinary soul masters of the same age. This person was extraordinary. And almost at the exact moment Qian Renxue's gaze fell on Ye Xiao, behind her, the pupils of Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo, which had been as calm as stagnant water, flickered slightly with a gleam of astonishment. The two looked at each other in dismay. Their perception was far sharper than Qian Renxue's. The instant Ye Xiao bowed and raised his head, they clearly caught the trace of soul power on Ye Xiao that, although restrained, still could not be completely concealed. He actually possessed the strength of a soul elder! How old was he, yet he was already a soul elder? Even the young master back then probably did not have this level of soul power at this age, right? This child... is not simple! This thought flashed through the minds of the two Titled Douluos at the same time. Such an age, such cultivation... they were definitely incomparable to ordinary geniuses! However, the strange looks in the two men's eyes flashed and vanished instantly, to the extent that even Qian Renxue, who was close at hand, might not have noticed. They quickly resumed their detached appearance of watching their noses and hearts. Qian Renxue did not seem to notice the subtle changes in her two protectors behind her. She smiled gently at Ye Xiao. "Young Brother Ye Xiao, Rongrong's friends are my friends. If you need anything while at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, you can come find me at any time." "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness," Ye Xiao replied neither servilely nor overbearingly, staying secretly vigilant in his heart. Qian Renxue's words might merely be polite formalities, but receiving care from this future Angel God always made him feel that things were not so simple. Qian Renxue briefly cared for Ning Rongrong with a few more words, asking her if she lacked anything, if anyone was bullying her, and so on, fully displaying the demeanor of an elder brother. Ning Rongrong answered them one by one, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Qian Renxue had heavy official duties and did not chat much with the three of them. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, she said softly to Ning Rongrong, "Rongrong, I still have some government affairs to handle, so I won't accompany you any longer. Cultivate properly in the academy and listen to Teacher's words." She then nodded to Ye Xiao and Huo Wu. "Young Brother Ye Xiao, Miss Huo Wu, farewell." "Take care on your way, Brother Crown Prince!" Ning Rongrong waved. "We respectfully send you off, Your Highness." Ye Xiao and Huo Wu bowed once more. Qian Renxue turned around and, under the escort of the two Douluos Porcupinefish and Snake Lance, walked slowly toward the royal carriage waiting outside the academy gates. It was not until the figures of the group vanished outside the academy gates that the invisible sense of oppression gradually dispersed. Huo Wu breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to Ye Xiao, "This crown prince looks quite amiable after all." Ning Rongrong proudly lifted her chin. "Of course, Brother Crown Prince is the best person in the world!" [Huo Wu: Is this Qian Renxue? There really is a sort of invisible pressure around her, but you truly can't tell she's a woman. This angel soul bone is really amazing.] [Ye Qianxue: Of course! The angel soul bone is an entire set of soul bones bestowed by the Angel God, and every single piece is a ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine year soul bone. Absorbing the entire set to perfection means an entire set of hundred thousand year soul bones.] [Huo Wu: Hiss... An entire set of hundred thousand year soul bones. That's too exaggerated.] [Ye Kaiyang: Don't worry, Great Grandmother. When the time comes, I'll get a whole set of soul bones for Great Grandfather so he can give them to you.] [Huo Wu: Wouldn't that be too much trouble?] [Ye Kaiyang: What's so troublesome about that? Great Grandmother's matters are my matters.] Huo Wu looked at Ye Xiao. Is this the thrilling feeling of having descendants? She loved it, she truly loved it. For the sake of her descendants, Huo Wu decided to take good care of Ye Xiao, let her descendants be born smoothly, and treat them well in the future. Consider it the only thing she could do to help them right now. Sigh... I, Huo Wu, can also be considered a pretty good elder.
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