The Three Girls' Choice

He could imitate others and still surpass them.

Qian Renxue no longer knew how to describe the power of this Martial Soul.

What was even more terrifying was that when Ye Xuan had dealt with Chrysanthemum Douluo and the others, he hadn't used his Martial Soul.

Just how powerful would Ye Xuan become once his Martial Soul matured?

Qian Renxue had already realized how important Ye Xuan was.

With a powerful ally like him, anything could be accomplished.

If he were an enemy, then everything would turn to dust.

At the same time.

Dugu Bo also temporarily left Prince Xue Xing's manor.

Prince Xue Xing would have to find another opportunity, so Dugu Bo went back to his residence in Heaven Dou City for the time being.

After leaving the manor, Dugu Yan hurriedly said to Dugu Bo, "Grandpa, don't provoke that Ye Xuan from today. Even if Prince Xue Xing asks you to help him, don't go again in the future."

"What's wrong? You know that kid? You seemed troubled all day, too." Dugu Bo asked, puzzled.

In his impression, his granddaughter had been close to that boy from the Jade Family, hadn't she?

Could she have some connection with this boy from today?

"I know him. I really was troubled today, because I was worried you'd get on his bad side, Grandpa." Dugu Yan sighed.

"Oh? You mean that Ye Xuan kid, a level-40 Soul Elder, is someone I can't afford to provoke?"

Dugu Bo had naturally noticed Ye Xuan's unusual qualities that day. Otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed to hold off on acting at Prince Xue Xing's request.

But now his granddaughter was praising someone else while putting him down, so naturally, he had to maintain a little pride.

"He's no Soul Elder. He must be hiding his true strength, though I don't know why. I saw him when I was in Suotuo City. After I returned, I wanted to tell you about it, Grandpa, but never got the chance." Dugu Yan said.

"Oh? What exactly did he do in Suotuo City to scare you so badly, Yanzi?" Dugu Bo's interest was piqued.

"We had just finished competing and were resting..."

Dugu Yan then recounted in detail how Ye Xuan had fought Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.

After hearing her out.

Dugu Bo's face froze.

He felt a chill of fear wash over him.

If he had made a move today, wouldn't he have provoked a terrifying opponent?

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo—he couldn't defeat either of them.

Yet Ye Xuan had beaten them both, possibly even after they had used their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

"Yanzi, this information is incredibly important to me. Don't worry. If Prince Xue Xing asks me to deal with Ye Xuan again, I'll refuse. But he has done me a favor, after all, so I'll tell him how powerful Ye Xuan is and hope he knows when to back down!" Dugu Bo sighed.

He was already old, and despite cultivating for years, he still couldn't break through his bottleneck.

And Ye Xuan?

He looked to be only fifteen, yet he had such terrifying strength. Comparing people really was enough to make you furious.

After Ye Xuan returned to his little courtyard, he told Xiao Wu and the others what Qin Ming had said.

The three of them gave a surprisingly unanimous answer.

They didn't want to join another academy.

As for cultivation, they were already training under Ye Xuan's guidance. They didn't think the teachers at those academies could match him.

If they weren't likely to learn anything new, yet would have to put up with the restrictions of school, who would want that?

Ye Xuan naturally respected their choice. Truth be told, he didn't want them to go to the Royal Academy either.

But if they wanted to go, he would let them.

For now, though, things had worked out well for all of them.

They rested for the night.

The next day.

Ye Xuan decided to go find Dugu Bo in person.

Dugu Bo hadn't made a move the day before, which had surprised Ye Xuan.

But Ye Xuan didn't want to wait for him to strike. Since Prince Xue Xing had brought him here, Ye Xuan would go to him and make him choose.

Ye Xuan wanted to go to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. After all, that was where the Dragon King had fallen.

It would be especially helpful to go there when he tried to challenge the world's underlying laws, to feel them out and understand them.

He already had a feeling that the opportunity to break through his next shackle was fast approaching.

Last time, it had been Asura God's avatar. He didn't know what it would be this time, so he had to prepare as soon as possible.

Just as he was about to leave, a visitor arrived.

The visitor had specifically asked for him by name.

He said he had come on Prince Xue Xing's orders and wanted to meet with Ye Xuan in private.

This greatly surprised Ye Xuan. Prince Xue Xing had only met him the night before, yet now he wanted to see him again. What was he planning?

Could he be trying to recruit him?

What if Ye Xuan refused?

Would he attack him outright?

"Please, lead the way."

Ye Xuan had no reason to refuse, so he simply had the man show him the way.

He climbed into the visitor's carriage, and in the end, the man took him to a restaurant and led him upstairs to a private room.

When Ye Xuan entered the room, he saw not only Prince Xue Xing but also Poison Douluo.

"Hmm? That old poison is here too. Are they really planning to try to poach me, and then poison me if that doesn't work?" Ye Xuan was rather looking forward to it.

It was tiresome when people kept jumping up in his face.

But if no one ever dared to provoke him, that was boring too.

When Prince Xue Xing and Poison Douluo saw Ye Xuan, Prince Xue Xing hurried over with a smile.

"Ye, you're finally here. Please, have a seat."

After Prince Xue Xing invited Ye Xuan to sit, Poison Douluo greeted him politely as well.

"Ye, we meet again."

"Your Highness, what did you want to see me about? And why meet somewhere other than your manor? Why choose this restaurant?" Ye Xuan asked bluntly.

Prince Xue Xing smiled and said, "Ye, I'd like to be friends with you. As for choosing this restaurant, it belongs to me. It has several signature dishes, and I've already asked the servants to prepare them. They'll be here soon."

"Be friends? Is this because of what happened yesterday?"

Ye Xuan asked again.

He was being so direct because he wanted to see the truth in Prince Xue Xing's eyes.

"That's not exactly it. This morning, Poison Douluo told me something rather interesting. I heard that when you were in Suotuo City, you defeated two elders of Spirit Hall. You should know that Spirit Hall is a wolf in sheep's clothing, secretly eating away at our Heaven Dou Empire. Since you're an enemy of Spirit Hall, you're a friend of mine, Xue Xing."

Prince Xue Xing spoke frankly because he was sincere.

That information had even made him wonder whether he had mistaken a good man for a villain.

If the Crown Prince really were as he imagined, why would he try to recruit an enemy of Spirit Hall?