Jiang Li hadn't expected Old Poison to be so forthright, openly stating his position right away.
After all, the people from the Heaven Dou Imperial Family here and the two who'd come from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were no easy company.
Even though Old Poison had broken through to level ninety-five during this time thanks to the medicinal power of the Immortal Herbs, fighting an old hand like Chen Xin would still be quite a struggle.
It seemed those few Earth Dragon Golden Melons hadn't gone to waste after all.
Xue Qinghe still wore the same insincere smile as Ning Fengzhi. Though she was also surprised by Dugu Bo's little gesture, she kept her composure and asked, "Oh? Might Poison Douluo know this senior and the two young friends at his side?"
"If so, then I'll have to trouble Poison Douluo to introduce us. Otherwise, wouldn't Qinghe seem discourteous?"
Qian Renxue now possessed the strength of a Soul Emperor, yet she felt an oppressive aura of authority coming from Jiang Li.
She had complete confidence in her Martial Soul—the divine-grade Six-Winged Angel—and believed that no Martial Soul on the Douluo Continent could surpass it in quality.
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If that was the case, then the handsome man before her had to be at least a Soul Douluo!
A Soul Douluo so young would inevitably become a Titled Douluo in the future. She had to find a way to bring him under her command!
At nearly the same moment, Chen Xin felt Jiang Li's Soul Power and was just as astonished. Such a young Soul Douluo expert had been completely unknown on the Douluo Continent until now—it was simply inconceivable.
He immediately chose to tell Ning Fengzhi what he'd discovered.
Fengzhi, that young man before us is a Soul Douluo. Do you think he might be from Spirit Hall?
After hearing him out, Ning Fengzhi quickly ran through all sorts of possibilities in his mind, then decisively ruled that one out. "Uncle Sword, if he'd appeared in Heaven Dou City alone, then perhaps."
"But he has that genius named Tang San with him, and the girl with rabbit ears at his side has more than ten levels of Soul Power as well. It seems she's another exceptionally talented young one."
"If you were Bibi Dong, would you let your own geniuses just show up in public like this?"
Well, after Ning Fengzhi's analysis, even Chen Xin found it quite convincing.
If the other party wasn't from Spirit Hall...
He couldn't help looking at Jiang Li with less hostility than before.
"Your Highness, this is my old friend Jiang Li."
"Don't let this young man's appearance fool you. He's a bona fide Soul Douluo."
"His disciple, Tang San, is also exceptionally talented. I've spent all these years adventuring across the Douluo Continent, and the first time I met the two of them, I was truly astonished."
After Dugu Bo's introduction, everyone present felt that Jiang Li's strength was terrifying indeed.
Old Poison was notorious for his eccentric temper. If he'd earned Poison Douluo's approval, then this expert named Jiang Li must have some other remarkable qualities they didn't know about.
"I never would have guessed that Mr. Jiang Li was a Soul Douluo. Qinghe came in a hurry this time and didn't prepare a gift. It seems I've been discourteous."
"Once you have some free time, Senior, you must come by Qinghe's East Palace. Let me play the host and show you some hospitality."
Seeing the insincere smile that never left Xue Qinghe's face, Jiang Li naturally returned one just like it.
Since this young lady liked putting on an act with him, he was happy to play along. "In that case, I'll be sure to pay you a visit when I have some free time."
Ning Fengzhi was clearly not one to be left out. He immediately joined the conversation. "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would also be delighted to invite Mr. Jiang Li and your two young friends to visit when you have time. Fengzhi will make sure to roll out the welcome mat."
To be honest, Jiang Li had little regard for this old fellow who was always jumping into everything.
He stuck his nose into every matter, and in Jiang Li's eyes, that was just asking for a quick death.
Still, you didn't slap away a smiling face. He was willing to put on at least the most basic show of courtesy.
"In that case, I'll certainly visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect when I have the time."
The others present continued trading words with Jiang Li. By the end of their conversation, host and guests were all thoroughly pleased.
Neither Qian Renxue nor Ning Fengzhi had expected Jiang Li to be so eloquent. They couldn't help admiring him all the more.
Jiang Li: This seat is well-versed in the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. Foolish Douluo natives, taken in just like that?
Before long, Tang San and Xiao Wu smoothly enrolled at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and were placed in the same class as Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and the others.
"Mr. Jiang Li, your two disciples have entered the preparatory class for our Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team's first squad. Once their Soul Power reaches a sufficient level, they'll naturally move on to the team."
"Their instructor is a promising young genius we think highly of, a young man named Qin Ming. His Soul Power is already at the high-rank Soul King level."
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy will provide your two disciples with the best resources we have."
Xue Qinghe explained what would happen after Tang San and Xiao Wu enrolled. As for the fact that they'd also treated Xiao Wu as his disciple, Jiang Li didn't rush to deny it, and simply let them think what they wanted.
But as for that bizarre fellow Qin Ming...
Jiang Li didn't think his team had room for someone so thoroughly brainwashed by Shrek, one of those first-generation Celestial Dragons.
Just thinking of the bizarre things that fellow would do in the future nearly made him burst out laughing.
"Your Highness, I wonder if I might find a position at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I have some experience teaching students, after all."
At these words, Xue Qinghe was overjoyed!
She'd been worrying that she had no way to grow closer to Jiang Li.
Now that he'd made such a request, she naturally had no reason to refuse.
Besides, she was currently the Heaven Dou Crown Prince. After she successfully usurped the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire, wouldn't the geniuses trained at the academy belong to her, Qian Renxue?
"In that case, Qinghe will make the decision. From now on, Mr. Jiang Li, you'll be in charge of everything concerning the preparatory class for the Heaven Dou Royal Team's first squad."
"As for your salary, Qinghe will offer you the highest rate!"
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