Qian Renxue!

She stopped dwelling on the matter, as if it had really just been mentioned casually.

The topic has refocused on the present moment.

"However, regardless of whether the rumors about Notting are true or false, I have personally witnessed your and Tang San's talents, and they are absolutely Qinghe."

His expression turned serious, and he began a second probe.

"To be able to teach a disciple as exceptionally talented as Brother Tang San, your own cultivation and knowledge must be unfathomable."

"Qinghe, if I may be so bold as to ask, sir... what level of cultivation have you reached?"

This time it's a more direct inquiry.

If you're the kind of teacher who can produce monsters, then what kind of monster are you yourself?

Upon hearing this, Fu Shiyan smiled gently and continued in reply:

"Cultivation level is nothing but an empty title. The path of Soul Master is vast and boundless. What I have learned is but a drop in the ocean. I am still groping my way forward and it is truly not worth mentioning. I dare not speak presumptuously before Your Highness."

He brushed the question aside lightly, neither admitting nor denying it, and offering no specific information.

Xue Qinghe was rebuffed, but he didn't show the slightest displeasure. Instead, his smile became even more sincere as he smiled and said:

"Sir, your humility is truly admirable. I, Qinghe, have been presumptuous."

He stopped asking about cultivation level, as if he had only been curious for a moment.

With a flick of his wrist, a warm, smooth cyan jade tablet, engraved with the Heaven Dou royal emblem and intricate soul-guiding patterns, appeared in his palm.

"It is a great honor to meet you and your esteemed disciple today. This is the ' Blue Badge ' authorization certificate of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. With this jade token, you may freely access most of the books in the academy's library and use certain specific Mimicry Cultivation Environment."

He gently placed the jade tablet on the stone table.

"Qinghe respectfully presents this gift to express his respect and support for such a reclusive and accomplished person as you, and for the future talents of the empire. He earnestly hopes that you will not refuse it."

This time, he offered this generous gift under the guise of support and convenience, adopting an extremely humble attitude, thus leaving no room for Fu Shiyan to easily refuse.

Fu Shiyan's gaze fell on the jade pendant. After a moment of contemplation, she finally nodded slightly and said:

"Your Highness's kindness is appreciated. I am unworthy to accept this gift. If I acquire anything in the future, I may exchange ideas with the talented individuals of the Empire."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's face broke into a genuine smile:

"Excellent! The Empire welcomes your guidance and exchange at any time."

Having achieved most of his objective, Xue Qinghe did not linger any longer. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he rose to take his leave, displaying impeccable manners.

Fu Shiyan and Tang San also saw them off to the courtyard gate.

"Please wait, sir."

"Your Highness, please proceed with caution."

The courtyard gate closed, separating the inside from the outside.

Inside the carriage, far from the courtyard, Xue Qinghe's gentle smile gradually faded, and his eyes regained their calm and sharp gaze.

"Uncle She, how is it?" he asked in a low voice, his tone completely different from before.

In the shadows of the carriage, something seemed to wriggle slightly, and the Snake Lance Douluo's deep voice rang out:

"Young Master, Fu Shiyan's aura is completely concealed. My attempts to probe her are like throwing a stone into the sea; I can't sense any specific level of her power."

"But there is a subtle harmony between his body and the surrounding environment, which is something that a low-level Soul Master could not possess."

"As for the fluctuations in Soul Power..."

"But in the final, natural flow of his breath, I vaguely detected a fluctuation of Soul Power..."

Snake Lance Douluo paused, lowering his voice even further.

"Its purity and refinement far surpass that of ordinary Soul Emperor, and even many who have just entered the Soul Douluo realm may not possess such a profound foundation!"

Xue Qinghe's breathing quickened almost imperceptibly for a moment.

Far surpassing the Soul Emperor, his foundation is comparable to that of Soul Douluo...

This matched the memory that had inexplicably appeared in her mind!

Fu Shiyan!

He was almost certain that this person was responsible for the disappearance of the Soul Douluo in Nuoding City!

Moreover, his true strength is probably even more astonishing than his boldest guess!

Eighteen years old...

An unprecedented curiosity and a strong desire to conquer ignited in Qian Renxue's heart like wildfire.

Such talent, such strength, such mystery... If only I could subdue him and make him my own...

A confident smile slowly crept onto her lips.

"What about Tang San and the little girl?"

"Tang San's Soul Power is solid, his foundation is profound and far surpasses that of his peers, his level 24 cultivation is genuine, and there seems to be a hidden, vigorous vitality within him."

"That little girl..." Snake Lance Douluo paused before hesitantly speaking:

"Her aura is ordinary, her Soul Power is weak, around level 13, and there's nothing special about it. Judging from her age, her Innate Soul Power is at least level nine!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue pondered for a moment, then continued:

"Keep a close watch, but never expose yourself, and certainly don't provoke them."

"Yes!"

Snake Lance Douluo responded, his aura quietly disappearing.

Xue Qinghe, or rather Qian Renxue, leaned against the carriage wall and closed her eyes.

Fu Shiyan's calm expression slowly surfaced in my mind.

"Fu Shiyan..."

She murmured the name, her fingertips unconsciously stroking it.

You can't escape.

Inside the small courtyard.

"Master, this eldest prince..." Tang San frowned slightly.

"He's a deep thinker, has excellent eyesight, and is a formidable character."

Fu Shiyan toyed with the cyan jade pendant, her tone calm, "He has achieved his goal today and will not come again anytime soon."

"You can focus on your cultivation."

"Yes."

"Xiao Wu, try to stay in the courtyard as much as possible these days and avoid going out."

"Okay, Uncle Fu."

Xiao Wu nodded somewhat reluctantly, and the two rabbit ears on her head drooped down.

Fu Shiyan said no more and turned to go back to her room.

As he closed the door, the calmness on his face vanished, replaced by a quiet contemplation.

Qian Renxue acted faster and probed more directly than he had anticipated.

Her interest has been completely piqued.

However, this was also part of the plan.

He walked to the center of the quiet room, sat cross-legged, and let his consciousness sink into the system interface in his mind.

[Current Faith Power Balance: 2,680,000 points]

[Execute the next plan: Dream Memory Implantation]

[Target: Zhu Zhuqing (Zhu Family the Star Luo Empire, 6 years old)]

[Installed content: From an observer's perspective, showcasing a key scene 5-7 years later when Zhu Zhuqing escapes from the Star Luo Empire's pursuit, being rescued by Dai Tianyu, who is approximately 12-13 years old at the Shi Nian, and the two supporting each other in their time of crisis.]

[Implantation method: Dream infiltration, three consecutive nights, gradually deepening the impression]

[Estimated Consumption: 150,000 Faith Power Points]

"Confirm execution."

[Faith Power deducted 150,000 points... Dream scene construction begins... Connecting to the target's subconscious... Infiltration begins...]

Fu Shiyan slowly opened her eyes, her gaze seemingly piercing through the walls, looking towards the distant Star Luo Empire.

Dai Tianyu's blade needs more reality and bonds to be sharpened.

Zhu Zhuqing, the future Hell Spirit Cat of the Star Luo Empire, will be the perfect catalyst for igniting internal conflicts within the Star Luo Imperial House, given her emotions and destiny.

Tonight is just the beginning.