The romantic and ambiguous atmosphere in the ward gradually dissipated as Dugu Yan's condition improved. Bi Ji withdrew her fingers from Dugu Yan's forehead, turned her head, and looked tenderly at Dugu Bo, who was thanking her profusely with a look of relief.
"Mr. Dugu, although your granddaughter's meridians have stabilized for the time being, the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison is deeply rooted and cannot be eradicated in a day." Bi Ji's voice was ethereal and clear, possessing a reassuring magic. "To facilitate subsequent treatment and to make it easier to take care of Gu Tian and the others, I plan to stay at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy for the time being. I will apply to the Education Committee for an honorary instructor position. From now on, just come to the villa in the back mountain every weekend. Remember, you must not forcibly break through the seal again."
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!" Dugu Bo was so excited that he repeatedly cupped his hands in thanks. The fact that a healing-type Titled Douluo was willing to oversee the academy was not only a salvation for Dugu Yan, but also the greatest guarantee for this old poison master. It could be said that with Bi Ji by his side, as long as he did not suffer a fatal injury, he could be brought back to life.
Seeing that the situation had stabilized, Qin Ming bowed slightly to Dugu Bo, breaking the silence. "Now that Dugu Yan is out of danger, I will take the students back first. You two can stay here and catch up."
After saying that, Qin Ming gestured for Gu Tian, Yu Tianheng, and the others to leave, saying, "Let's go, everyone. I also bear responsibility for today's problems. I will pay more attention to the written tests and competitions between students in the future."
Amidst the evacuating crowd, Yu Tianheng's figure stood out starkly. He hadn't uttered a single word of concern to Dugu Yan from beginning to end, nor did he dare to even glance at her red lips that had just been violated by another man. He felt as if a ball of cotton soaked in ice water was stuffed into his chest, heavy and cold. In the end, he could only leave the ward in sullen silence.
On the way back, the setting sun cast long shadows of everyone.
Ye Lingling naturally noticed Yu Tianheng's strange mood. Ever since Gu Tian kissed Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling had been observing Yu Tianheng's expression. However, Yu Tianheng was just a classmate to her, but Dugu Yan was her best friend since childhood. Her clear, cold eyes fell on Qin Ming, and she suddenly asked, " Teacher Qin, I heard that you graduated from the Shrek Academy, is that right?"
Qin Ming paused for a moment, then his face lit up with reminiscence, his tone tinged with pride. "Indeed. Although Shrek Academy isn't well-known, it's the purest place of learning I've ever seen. Dean Flender and several teachers have been instrumental in my upbringing."
Ye Lingling pursed her lips and continued, "Teacher, did you know? Just a few days ago, Shrek Academy merged with the Blue Tyrant Academy outside the city due to some unforeseen circumstances. I heard that Dean Flender led all the original Shrek Academy teachers and students to the Blue Tyrant Academy campus across the street from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The merged academy retains the name Shrek Academy, with Flender becoming the new principal, and the former principal, Liu Erlong, retiring to the position of vice-principal."
"What?!"
Qin Ming exclaimed in surprise, his steps abruptly halting. He had been busy searching for his fifth Soul Ring, and upon returning to the academy, he had been dealing with the trivial matters of Gu Tian's enrollment. He hadn't even had time to inquire about news from the outside world.
"They merged? Dean Flender and the others... are all on the other side?" Qin Ming muttered to himself, somewhat lost in thought. "No wonder I heard those teachers in the registrar's office talking about Dean Liu Erlong going crazy... Just how many major events happened in Heaven Dou City that I didn't know about during this trip to hunt for Soul Ring?"
Thinking of his mentors' situation back then, Qin Ming couldn't sit still any longer. He gave Gu Tian and the others an apologetic look. "Everyone, I have some urgent business to attend to. Yu Tianheng, you take them back to the dormitory first. I'll be back on time for tomorrow morning's class."
Having said that, Qin Ming moved like lightning, his five Soul Ring pulsating instantly, and he transformed into a silver-gray afterimage, rushing towards the academy gate.
At that moment, in the shadows outside the school hospital, a middle-aged man dressed in a college handyman's uniform silently retreated into the dense forest, and then disappeared into the night with a few leaps.
Half an hour later, in the Crown Prince's bedroom of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
Behind the golden screen, Qian Renxue slowly removed her disguise in front of the bronze mirror. After listening to the informant's report, her movements paused slightly, and a look of extreme shock flashed in her bright golden eyes.
"You mean... the Bi Ji next to Gu Tian has the Emerald Swan Martial Soul? And she's shown healing abilities at the Titled Douluo level?"
Qian Renxue turned around, her brows furrowed. Her usually gentle and refined face was now filled with a cold sternness. "Although the Emerald Swan Martial Soul is recorded in historical documents, I have never heard of anyone cultivating it to the level of Titled Douluo, especially since it is a healing-type Titled Douluo. How could Gu Tian have such an unparalleled expert hidden by his side?"
Lingyuan Douluo, standing to the side, spoke in a deep voice, "Young Master, Gu Tian's background is becoming increasingly mysterious. To be able to have a healing-type Titled Douluo as a caretaker, a fire-attribute Power Attack System- Titled Douluo, and an ice-attribute control-type Titled Douluo by his side... This is beyond the explanation of an ordinary hidden sect. Even the once number one sect in the world, the Clear Sky Sect, at its peak, might not have had such a display."
Qian Renxue paced back and forth in the room, a calculating glint in her eyes. "There's absolutely no record of these powerful figures in the Spirit Hall's files; they seem to have appeared out of thin air. However... this has given us an excellent opportunity."
"What does the young master mean?" Lingyuan Douluo, puzzled.
"Have you forgotten Xue Ke?" Qian Renxue's lips curled into a playful smile. "My dear sister Xue Ke, although her awakened Martial Soul is not the royal Swan, but rather Emerald Swan with a slight mutation. Because there is no suitable healing-type expert within the royal family to guide her, Xue Ye has been troubled by this."
"Now that Bi Ji has joined the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I can rightfully suggest to Father that Xue Ke be sent to study under Bi Ji." Qian Renxue looked out the window, her eyes deep. " Xue Ke is young, simple-minded, and has an instinctive admiration for the strong. As long as she can infiltrate Gu Tian's circle, we will have driven a very solid nail into his heart."
Ling Yuan's eyes lit up. "Young Master is wise! Xue Ye only has one daughter, which is why he has always doted on Xue Ke. As long as it's for her future, he will never object. As for Gu Tian, out of respect for the royal family, he can't refuse a little princess who is only six years old."
"Get ready." Qian Renxue put on the crown prince's robe again, regaining Xue Qinghe's signature refined demeanor. "In a few days, I will personally take Princess Xue Ke to the villa in the back mountain to learn from her master."