Zi Ji's Expectations for Her Mistress

So there was a chance. Didn't that settle it?

After working at this for so long, handling a young man would be child's play!

Hahaha,

As expected of me!

Though he was wary of her female form, her male form posed no problem at all.

She suppressed her excitement and feigned calmness. "Since you're interested, why not join Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

"The other elemental academies might not treat you as a key talent, and Skywater Academy only accepts female students."

"Heaven Dou Royal Academy is different. With me backing you, your future will certainly be boundless."

Of course, if he performed well and obeyed, once she ascended the throne and became emperor, Shen Yifeng would not be left without benefits.

Her meaning was clear: she wanted Shen Yifeng to obediently use the back door and enter the royal academy.

Shen Yifeng was so clever that he should be able to catch the implication.

"Your Highness, Crown Prince, I don't think we should rush this. Once the competition is over, I'll consider which academy to join."

Shen Yifeng raised a brow and smiled, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Such an eager attempt at recruitment really did resemble Qian Renxue's style.

Qian Renxue ground her back teeth together.

This Shen Yifeng actually refused. Do I really have to beg him to join?

No. How could I possibly beg someone to join? If anyone has to beg, it should be the three from the Education Committee, not me.

The two exchanged a few more words without dwelling on the subject, their attention mainly focused on tomorrow's match against Tang San.

Besides, she had witnessed the entire battle between Xiong Jun and Chen Xin.

Xiong Jun's strength lay in his absolute confidence in his own power, and he appeared even stronger than several members of the Worship Hall.

At the time, Shen Yifeng had also been a major factor.

No matter where he was, Shen Yifeng was basically always the center of attention.

Qian Renxue snapped back to her senses and turned her gaze toward the dining table.

In front of Gu Yuena and Zi Ji, empty plates had already been piled higher than they were.

The two were still eating with their heads lowered, their chopsticks flying so fast that neither even looked up.

Qian Renxue's body jolted, and the teacup in her hand nearly fell to the floor.

What was going on?

Last time, Gu Yuena alone had eaten over twenty dishes. Now, the two of them together could eat twice as much as before.

If she were not the Crown Prince with a wealthy household, these two might truly eat her into bankruptcy.

She looked at Shen Yifeng, her eyes full of confusion.

"Is this how you usually feed her? How much does it cost to eat like this?"

Shen Yifeng took a sip of tea, looking helpless.

"You'll get used to it. Anyway, I can afford it."

He had long since stopped finding it strange. The Star Dou Great Forest had Soul Beasts everywhere, and Gu Yuena could eat as much as she wanted.

Gu Yuena swallowed the last bite of Sub-Dragon Meat and let out a satisfied burp.

"Is there any more? I'm not full yet."

Zi Ji also lifted her head and looked at Qian Renxue expectantly.

Qian Renxue: ...

She took a deep breath and shouted to the attendant outside the door:

"Bring another ten servings of braised Sub-Dragon Meat!"

Half an hour later.

Gu Yuena and Zi Ji finally put down their chopsticks and leaned back in their chairs with satisfied expressions.

The plates on the table had formed a small mountain.

Qian Renxue looked at the bill, and the corner of her mouth twitched.

This single meal had cost her half a month's usual expenses.

Those two could really eat. Where exactly were they from to have such enormous appetites?

"Get up. Since you're full, it's time to head back."

Shen Yifeng patted Gu Yuena and Zi Ji on the shoulders, then looked at Qian Renxue. "Thanks for treating us this time."

"Don't joke around. This is just pocket change to me. Good luck in tomorrow's match."

Qian Renxue smiled.

Money was merely an external possession. If it was gone, she could earn more. But if she failed to recruit him, then he would truly be gone.

The three stood and took their leave, while Qian Renxue summoned Pufferfish and had him bring the three members of the Education Committee here.

Having already reached the ground floor, Shen Yifeng and the others turned their attention to Zi Ji.

"Zi Ji, we're heading back. Are you coming with us, or do you have somewhere else to go?"

Zi Ji really wanted to agree, but she could not disturb her mistress and master's affairs.

So she could only give up on the idea.

"I have somewhere to go, so there is no need to trouble yourselves. Thank you for the hospitality today."

Zi Ji's stomach was so bloated from eating that she looked like she was in the early stages of pregnancy.

She had experienced her mistress's gentleness and thoughtfulness. She felt that her master would still need a little more time to win over his mistress.

After Zi Ji left, Shen Yifeng looked at Gu Yuena and teased, "Satisfied now? This time, there really was a lot."

"I'm satisfied. I have to say, that Crown Prince really was generous. Zi Ji and I ate so much, yet he didn't say anything."

For the time being, Gu Yuena had a fairly good impression of Xue Qinghe. He was truly a good person.

After eating and drinking their fill, he would have to do those embarrassing things with his wife tonight, so he would have even more energy for tomorrow's match.

Pufferfish Douluo soon led three elderly men into the private room.

The three wore matching attire and were none other than the three elders of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Education Committee.

"Your Highness, Crown Prince."

The three bowed in salute.

Qian Renxue waved a hand, signaling for them to sit.

"I called you here today because there is an important matter."

She put away her smile, her expression turning solemn.

"I discovered a genius named Shen Yifeng, a level thirty-two Auxiliary System Soul Elder. His Martial Soul is the Rainbow Dragon."

"His support abilities are extremely powerful. His amplification on dragon-attributed Martial Souls is doubled, and his overall abilities far surpass the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda. Moreover, he has the ability to protect himself and can both attack and defend."

The three elders exchanged glances, surprise flashing through their eyes.

"Stronger than the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda?" Elder Zhi Lin, the leader among them, asked.

"That's right." Qian Renxue nodded. "Tomorrow, he will compete against Tang San at the Great Soul Arena. The three of you will go watch together."

"After the match ends, no matter what, you must recruit him into Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"Name whatever conditions you like: Soul Rings, soul bones, cultivation resources. As long as he wants them, we can provide them."

"Absolutely do not let him go to some trash Shrek, and certainly do not let Spirit Hall take him."

The three elders immediately rose to their feet.

"Rest assured, Your Highness. We understand."

"Tomorrow, we will personally go and watch. If he truly is as remarkable as you say, we will definitely invite him back."

Qian Renxue nodded in satisfaction.

"Go. Arrive early tomorrow, and don't miss it."

The three elders bowed and withdrew, quickly leaving First Grade Pavilion.

They did not dare delay such an important matter.

An Auxiliary System Soul Master capable of protecting himself was far too important, especially one who was already a level-thirty Soul Elder.

That meant he had only just graduated from a junior academy.

Very soon,

The next morning arrived, bringing the duel between Shen Yifeng and Tang San.

Yu Xiaogang had deliberately put on a crisp uniform, intending to become the center of everyone's attention.

In his view, Tang San's hidden weapons would certainly catch Shen Yifeng off guard.

Thus, there was no need to worry about anything at all.

An Auxiliary System Soul Master facing a Control System Soul Master was inherently at an enormous disadvantage.

"Teacher, are you sure we can really win?"

Tang San did not know whether Shen Yifeng might possess a third ability.

He could predict the first two abilities, but he did not know Shen Yifeng's third ability. Tang San was somewhat worried.