Hearing Qian Renxue's words.
Han Xing nodded and walked outside with Qian Renxue.
In the past, he might have tried to get in front of the cameras and boost his popularity.
But Qian Renxue's situation was rather special, and it wasn't suitable for her to appear too often right now.
Besides, in the days to come, Qian Renxue would probably rarely appear in her original form.
If the audience really thought he and Qian Renxue were tied together as a CP,
it would be very bad for Han Xing's efforts to gain popularity.
Tang San stood watching Han Xing's departing figure for a long time, until he had vanished completely.
Only then did he continue toward the Auction House with Xiao Wu.
"Third Brother, is there something you need to talk to Han Xing about?"
Xiao Wu looked at Tang San, puzzled.
Knowing Tang San as she did, he wouldn't normally speak so amiably with Han Xing in a situation like this.
There was only one explanation for this.
To some extent, Tang San needed Han Xing's help, so he was holding back his temper.
"I want to trade with him for some things."
Tang San didn't hide the truth in response to Xiao Wu's question.
After he explained, Xiao Wu quickly understood what Tang San wanted.
"Immortal Herbs..."
Xiao Wu pondered.
As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, she knew a little about Immortal Herbs.
Quite a few Soul Beasts had grown stronger after eating unusual plants that changed their bodies.
Some powerful plants could even have unimaginable effects on Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts. Those were what people called Immortal Herbs.
Tang San had no idea what Xiao Wu was thinking.
Once they entered the Auction House, his attention was quickly drawn entirely to the place.
The audience's attention soon shifted away from Qian Renxue as well.
Meanwhile,
Han Xing and Qian Renxue returned home.
"Back so soon?"
Radiant Douluo frowned when he saw the two of them.
"Ah Xing and I went to the auction house and came across something good. I need to refine it in private," Qian Renxue explained.
Radiant Douluo clearly wasn't interested in her explanation.
"Ah Xing?" he murmured to himself, then quickly broke into a smile.
"What is it? Why does it need to be refined in private?"
"It's a piece of Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber." Qian Renxue looked a little embarrassed.
"Ah Xing said it can strengthen the body, but I don't know if that's true."
"So I brought him back first, in case something went wrong."
At that, Radiant Douluo's expression turned serious.
"If Ah Xing said so, then it's probably feasible. But Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber..."
"Never mind. Xue'er, stay and protect Ah Xing while he works. I'll be off."
With that, Radiant Douluo didn't wait for either of them to respond. He vanished from the house in a few quick blinks.
"Senior Radiant!" Qian Renxue hurried after him, but couldn't see him anywhere.
"Xue'er... I mean, Sister Xue. My teacher knows a lot. Don't worry, he won't read too much into it," Han Xing explained.
"I'll be refining the Whale Rubber now, so please protect me."
At that, Qian Renxue turned her attention back to him.
"Sure. Let's get started."
"But I like the way you called me Sister Xue. You can call me that from now on," Qian Renxue said with a smile.
"It's much better than just Xue'er or Sister Xue."
Han Xing didn't answer. Sun True Fire had already ignited around him, and he began focusing on refining the Whale Rubber.
Qian Renxue said nothing more and watched Han Xing closely.
An hour later, the Whale Rubber had been thoroughly refined. Without hesitation, Han Xing swallowed it and immediately began to absorb it.
When Qian Renxue saw him swallow the Whale Rubber, her expression grew tense.
She had said that if something went wrong with Han Xing, she'd take him to find a woman.
But if something really did go wrong, Qian Renxue didn't think she could make that decision easily.
Rationally speaking, it would be best to take Han Xing straight to someone else. After all, the two of them were still rather unfamiliar with each other.
But her heart told her that if she wanted a relationship without any barriers between them, it would be best not to do that.
Fortunately, as time passed, nothing unusual happened to Han Xing.
Not even when he opened his eyes did he show any sign of losing his mind.
"Looks like it worked." Qian Renxue let out a sigh of relief.
Good. She wouldn't have to make that difficult choice.
"I've done my best," Han Xing said with a light smile and a nod.
"I've refined most of the energy in the Whale Rubber. Now I just need to wait for my body to absorb the rest."
"I'm glad it worked. It's getting late, and it's already dark. I should be going," Qian Renxue said.
"If you want to find me, go to the Crown Prince Residence."
"My identity in the Heaven Dou Empire is Xue Qinghe."
After speaking, Qian Renxue used the power of the Soul Bone within her body and transformed into a man.
Perhaps worried Han Xing would misunderstand, Qian Renxue immediately explained after transforming.
"This is the effect of the Soul Bone inside me. It lets me take on other people's appearances."
"Got it. I'll visit the Crown Prince Residence when I have time," Han Xing said with a nod.
They chatted a little longer. After changing her clothes, Qian Renxue said goodbye to Han Xing and left.
Han Xing wanted to walk her out, but Qian Renxue refused, saying that with their current identities, they didn't know each other.
Since Qian Renxue had put it that way, Han Xing didn't insist.
A week passed in the blink of an eye.
Han Xing had just finished his classes for the day and was about to leave when he saw someone standing in his way.
"What is it?" Han Xing asked, frowning at Tang San.
"There's something I want to discuss with you. Are you free to come with me?" Tang San asked solemnly.
"Discuss something?" Han Xing quickly figured it out. Tang San had come for the Immortal Herbs.
From the messages in the comment feed, he already knew that Tang San wanted to trade Immortal Herbs with him.
As Tang San blocked Han Xing's way, the other students nearby noticed what was happening.
In particular, the Shrek Seven Devils and members of the Solitary Crimson Sun Fan Support Group had gathered around them.
After all, they knew there was some bad blood between Han Xing and Tang San.
"What is it that we have to go somewhere else to discuss?" Han Xing said. "If you have something to say, just say it here."
Tang San's expression darkened.
"It's something important. I can't let other people know."
At that, everyone in the Shrek Seven Devils except Xiao Wu changed expressions.
What was he supposed to mean by that? Did he think they were outsiders?
The other Shrek Seven Devils weren't interested in prying into Tang San's secrets.
But to say it so bluntly—wasn't that a little too cold?
"Is that so? Then I'll go with you."
"But I don't have much time to discuss this with you, so let's make it quick."
Han Xing's lips curled slightly. He had no intention of trading with Tang San.
But that didn't stop him from getting in front of the cameras.