Qian Renxue: I was just asking. Why are you so nervous?

"Everyone, you may leave now."

Xue Qinghe spoke gently, a polite smile playing on her lips.

What was said left no room for negotiation.

The crowd dispersed quickly, like a receding tide.

The long street, which was bustling with people just moments before, was wide open again in the blink of an eye.

This is the weight of His Highness the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.

He didn't even need to raise his voice.

Ye Qing glanced around out of the corner of her eye.

Yu Feng and Osler wisely took a half step back, adopting a gesture of farewell.

However, Xue Qinghe's gaze had already fallen on him.

Those eyes held a smile as she walked towards him at a leisurely pace.

Ye Qing's heart tightened slightly.

His Highness the Crown Prince had just finished dealing with the mess at Shrek, but instead of turning around and leaving, he took the initiative to come closer.

What are you going to do?

His mind quickly switched modes.

Just three seconds ago, he was using the most sarcastic tone to label Ma Hongjun.

Three seconds later, when facing the Crown Prince, he was already rehearsing his words in his mind.

This is called the basic quality for surviving in the workplace.

"Captain Ye, did you find my handling of the Shrek Academy appropriate?"

Xue Qinghe stopped in front of him, her tone as casual as if she were talking about the nice weather.

Ye Qing's heart skipped a beat.

This problem looks ordinary, but it's full of hidden dangers.

More importantly, Ma Hongjun's characterization as a "Fallen Spirit Master" was just something he casually blurted out in anger at the restaurant.

He had no intention of taking credit for it.

Whom His Highness decides to punish is a matter of His Highness's wisdom and might.

What does this have to do with Ye Qing?

"Your Highness is impartial and unbiased in handling matters."

Ye Qing cupped his hands slightly, his tone respectful and calm. "It both upheld the order and laws of Heaven Dou City and gave the other party a way out to correct their mistake, so the handling was naturally appropriate."

Stable and watertight.

The phrase "Fallen Spirit Master" was not mentioned.

There was no boasting or flattery; it was simply a basic expression of agreement with the Crown Prince's decision.

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, the smile on his lips unchanged, revealing neither joy nor anger.

I recently heard something.

Xue Qinghe changed the subject, his tone becoming more curious. "Captain Ye seems to have defeated Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and taken his place as captain of the Imperial Fighting Team, is that true?"

Ye Qing's brow twitched almost imperceptibly.

Is there some delay in His Highness's communication channels?

When did Yu Tianheng's matter happen?

What does it mean that he's asking this question at this point?

However, Ye Qing remained calm on the surface.

"Your Highness is joking."

He shook his head, his expression frank, and said, "This matter happened a year ago. At that time, it was Yu Tianheng who took the initiative to challenge me; it was not that I intended to compete for the position of captain of the Emperor Team."

He paused, then added, "As for why Yu Tianheng later transferred to other academies, Ye Qing doesn't know the reasons. Perhaps a different environment was more conducive to cultivation."

Are you saying I chased Yu Tianheng away?

No, no, no, how could I possibly drive away a direct descendant of the mighty Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan by myself?

He must have transferred schools because... well, a change of environment is good for his physical and mental health.

Ye Qing refused to mention any details about defeating Yu Tianheng.

He would never say to the Crown Prince that he was the one who beat him to a pulp before the boy ran away.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is one of the Upper Three Sects, ranking among the best on the continent.

Even if such offensive words are true, they shouldn't come out of his mouth so openly.

Xue Qinghe's eyes flickered slightly.

interesting.

Just now, Ye Qing didn't hesitate to label Ma Hongjun as a "Fallen Spirit Master".

The words were sharp as knives, and extremely aggressive.

It's covered in thorns.

But what about now?

The same person, faced with two probing questions, became extremely cautious in his words.

He neither claimed credit nor offended anyone; every word was carefully considered.

Showing off one's talents in insignificant places.

Knowing when to restrain oneself in truly crucial situations.

This is not something a simple, impulsive young person could do.

Xue Qinghe subtly raised his opinion of Ye Qing by one level.

As for whether to win them over or be wary after paying attention... that depends on how the situation develops in the future.

"Captain Ye is a promising young man with a bright future ahead of him."

Xue Qinghe smiled and made a polite remark.

He then turned to look at Ning Rongrong in the crowd.

"Junior Sister Ning Rongrong."

His tone suddenly became more intimate.

"Please give my regards to the teacher."

Ning Rongrong nodded obediently. "Ning Rongrong has remembered, senior brother, take care."

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, then turned and left with his entourage.

His silhouette was composed and elegant, maintaining the graceful demeanor of a crown prince from beginning to end.

The moment the prince disappeared around the street corner, the Imperial Fighting Team erupted into chaos.

"Ning Rongrong, you actually know His Highness the Crown Prince?!" Yu Feng's eyes widened.

"Junior sister? The Crown Prince calls you junior sister?!" Osler was also extremely surprised.

"What's going on?" the Shi Mo Shi Mo brothers asked in unison.

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue and waved her hand somewhat guiltily, "Don't, don't make a fuss... Senior Brother Xue Qinghe is my dad's student, that's all."

Ning Rongrong gave a vague answer, clearly not wanting to delve deeper into the matter.

Her face had an expression that said, "Please stop asking, I beg you."

Ye Qing's lips curled slightly, but she didn't say anything more.

See how important it is to be humble?

Once the background is revealed, trouble begins.

"Alright, alright, stop surrounding Ning Rongrong."

Ye Qing clapped his hands, bringing the topic back on track. "Let's wrap this up first."

Xiaohong, the girl from the restaurant, was still standing to the side.

Her emotions have calmed down considerably.

But her slightly reddened eyes and the way her fingers were gripping the hem of her skirt showed that she was still somewhat frightened.

Ning Rongrong immediately went over, took Xiaohong's hand, and gently comforted her, "It's alright. That person has already been taught a lesson by Brother Ye Qing and reprimanded by His Highness the Crown Prince. He won't bother you again."

Xiaohong nodded repeatedly, her lips moved a few times, and she whispered her thanks.

Ning Rongrong made Xiaohong accept the compensation without feeling guilty.

After confirming that everything was alright, the group headed towards the Heaven Dou Royal Academy together.

On the way back, the teammates were still excitedly discussing what had just happened.

Some people remarked on the Crown Prince's powerful aura.

Some people are reminiscing about how Shrek looked so embarrassed after being roasted.

Some people relentlessly pressed Ning Rongrong to reveal if she knew any royal secrets.

Ye Qing walked in the middle of the crowd, looking relaxed, occasionally chiming in with a few words.

But deep in his eyes, there was a hint of contemplation that no one else could detect.

Xue Qinghe.

His Highness the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.

He appears gentle and refined, but his eyes are sharper than anyone else's.

The two questions he asked today didn't seem like simple casual conversation.

Moreover, while others may not know Xue Qinghe's identity, he certainly does.

The real Xue Qinghe is dead.

The current Xue Qinghe is actually Qian Renxue, the young master of the Spirit Hall, in disguise.

The other party is testing me to see what I am doing.

Ye Qing looked up at the gray sky above Heaven Dou City and silently reminded himself.

The waters in this city were deeper than he had imagined.

And he may have already been noticed by some people in a higher position.