The Scheming Xue Qinghe, Shui Bing'er Steps Forward

The smiling expression on Xue Qinghe's face visibly faltered.

However, he recovered in an instant.

After a moment of silence.

He spoke, "In that case, Qinghe shall not disturb Senior Yu any further."

Having said this, he bowed politely.

Then, he departed from Skywater Academy.

"Teacher, is it really alright to speak to him like that?"

After the Crown Prince had left.

Shui Bing'er walked out from behind Yu Xiaolong.

She couldn't help but ask with concern.

Heaven Dou Imperial City.

Inside the imperial palace.

The Crown Prince's residence.

"Your Highness, that Yu Xiaolong is far too arrogant!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe.

Not only did he not get angry.

Instead, a playful expression appeared on his face.

Then he raised a hand, "Let's go, let's go pay a visit to our fourth brother."

"As you command, Your Highness."

Heaven Dou Imperial City.

It was the most prosperous place in the entire Heaven Dou Empire.

Within the entire imperial city.

In the most bustling district.

Almost all the powerful Soul Master Academies had their headquarters stationed nearby.

Neigh!

A sharp, piercing cry of a spirited horse.

Shattered the tranquility of the street.

A young man.

Dressed in expensive, luxurious attire.

Riding a tall steed, he came charging forward.

Yu Xiaolong was walking right in the middle of the road.

Seeing that the two were about to collide head-on.

"Get lost!"

"Get out of my way at once!"

The young man shouted sternly.

The crowd all around scrambled to avoid him.

Only Yu Xiaolong, facing a horse capable of threatening his life as it charged toward him.

Not only did he not dodge.

Instead, he stopped in his tracks.

And looked up at the person drawing ever closer.

Seeing this, the youth's expression turned fierce, "You're courting death!"

He yanked the reins, intending to trample Yu Xiaolong beneath the horse.

However.

The next second.

Just as everyone thought Yu Xiaolong's body was about to be crushed into pulp by the beast.

The next second.

The slender-framed Yu Xiaolong.

A sharp glint appeared in his eyes.

Behind him, a phantom image emerged.

A phantom of a divine beast, colored entirely in red and white, appeared.

It was composed of a human upper body and the torso of a white steed.

Whoosh!

A streak of white light flashed.

Immediately after.

The man, along with his unicorn that possessed astonishing charging power, was sent flying backward with a boom.

He collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"Hiss!"

Seeing this scene, the crowd all drew a sharp breath.

"Who is this person? To actually dare to collide with the Fourth Prince."

"But his strength is so formidable!"

"He's done for now; does he really think he can leave after offending the Fourth Prince?"

The crowd discussed it in hushed tones.

They all cast gazes of pity toward Yu Xiaolong.

Hearing the voices nearby, Yu Xiaolong looked at the disheveled young man on the ground with curious eyes.

So, this brat was the Fourth Prince of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.

Xue Beng?

"You detestable wretch!"

"You lowly commoner, how dare you collide with me and cause me injury!?"

"You are courting death!"

Xue Beng scrambled to his feet and pointed at Yu Xiaolong, cursing furiously.

His eyes were filled with venomous resentment.

Yu Xiaolong merely lifted his gaze.

For a piece of trash prince like this, a powerhouse such as himself had no need to lower himself to argue.

Yu Xiaolong spoke: "In the eyes of the strong, there is no seat for the weak!"

Having said that, he pointed a finger at Xue Beng, his gaze filled with disdain.

"You!"

Xue Beng's face turned livid instantly.

It had to be said, this move of his was very effective.

The radiance of the martial soul had struck fear into Xue Beng.

The soul power the other party had just displayed made him feel a sense of trepidation.

"Just you wait for your death!"

Xue Beng cursed and swore.

Before leaving, he did not forget to issue a warning.

It seems he will continue to cause me trouble in the future.

Yu Xiaolong's gaze narrowed.

Returning to Skywater Academy, he looked at the vast institution.

Yu Xiaolong calculated in his heart that once he had the funds, he would need to find a suitable place to build a base for the Dragon God Temple academy.

"What!? Teacher had a conflict with the Fourth Prince!?"

Shui Bing'er had just been cultivating her Aquarius Star Dragon Martial Soul.

She had just taken a break.

Shui Yue'er ran over, hands on her hips, and said indignantly.

Shui Yue'er said, "That's right, your teacher is too bad, even better at causing trouble than I am!"

"Hey, hey, Sister, where are you going?"

Before the little loli could finish complaining.

Shui Bing'er had already left the academy.

Heaven Dou Imperial City.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"Shui Bing'er wants to see me?"

The Fourth Prince had just returned from his warm-up.

When he heard this message.

Shui Bing'er!

Did a top genius from one of the four great academies want to see a mediocre person like himself?

Towards such a talented student.

Xue Beng felt a great deal of respect in his heart.

"What does she want?"

He thought to himself.

Wearing a blue dress, a graceful figure.

She walked with crystalline steps.

Towards the reception hall.

"Shui Bing'er, greetings to the Fourth Prince."

Shui Bing'er bowed.

Revealing the fair curve of her chest.

Xue Beng's eyes narrowed.

He looked up at the woman before him, who could be described as stunningly talented.

Xue Beng said, "Shui Bing'er, right? What do you want from me?"

"My teacher, today on the street, offended you. I hope you can forgive him and not hold it against my teacher."

"Hmm?"

Xue Beng had just been troubled by this matter.

Wondering if he should ask his uncle for help.

He hadn't expected Shui Bing'er to come in person.

What he hadn't expected even more was that the powerful man from before.

Was actually Shui Bing'er's teacher?

Shui Bing'er was already so strong.

Then wasn't that person before even more formidable?

Soul Saint?

Soul Douluo?

He thought to himself.

His expression changed, and then he smiled at Shui Bing'er, "Alright, it's acceptable, Sister Bing'er. If you can have a meal with me, I won't hold your teacher's matter against you."

Shui Bing'er heard this.

She looked up at Xue Beng.

Normally, Prince Xue Beng wouldn't catch her eye.

Such a dandy was, in the eyes of all the senior students in the academies.

Like trash.

But for her teacher.

Shui Bing'er hesitated for only a second.

She bowed and apologized, "Thank you, Your Highness Xue Beng, for your magnanimity."

Afternoon.

Yu Xiaolong stood atop a tower in the plaza.

Suddenly, he caught sight of Shui Bing'er returning to the academy.

He leaped down.

Appearing directly before Shui Bing'er.

Seeing this, Shui Bing'er bowed.

"Greetings, Teacher."

"Bing'er, did you go to see the Fourth Prince?"

Yu Xiaolong was quite surprised.

Shui Bing'er was no ordinary person.

Yet for the sake of her teacher, to ensure he remained unaffected by imperial power and to keep him from trouble, she had actually humbled herself to apologize and offer amends to Xue Beng.

"Teacher, there is no need to worry about me. Xue Beng did not make things difficult for me; he had simply had a bit too much to drink."

"Besides... I am a direct descendant of Skywater Academy."

Shui Bing'er was not lying.

But from this, one could tell that when faced with major issues, Shui Bing'er was remarkably composed and capable of handling things on her own.

"Mm."

"In the future, you must inform me before doing anything."

Yu Xiaolong did not hold Xue Beng in any regard whatsoever.

He had not expected his own disciple to take the initiative to seek reconciliation for the sake of his safety.

This did not align with the sect spirit he had established when founding the Dragon God Temple.

Arrogance and pride were the core.

Since when did they ever beg for forgiveness from those who provoked them?