Shen Qingling wore a smile.
"Get ready. We're heading to Heaven Dou Royal Academy immediately. I'll take you to a better academy—you don't need to stay at Notting Academy anymore."
Notting Academy could not be called bad, but it truly was no longer suitable for them to remain here. Little San needed a better cultivation environment.
"You two, come in with me!"
At Shen Qingling's command, the two little ones followed him into the room.
Once inside, Shen Qingling took out the storage Soul Tool containing five hundred Gold Soul Coins again and tossed it to Tang San.
Tang San hurriedly caught it.
"There are five hundred Gold Soul Coins in there. Once we reach Heaven Dou City, buy yourselves some good things."
Shen Qingling smiled as he sat down on the edge of the bed. It creaked loudly.
This bed...
Shen Qingling covered his forehead. It had nearly collapsed last night.
Tang San's Purple Demon Eyes had advanced to the Mustard Seed Realm. The moment he entered the room, he had noticed that the bed's four legs were unstable and already showed signs of cracking. Just how wild had they been last night?
His teacher had suffered, too. Another day, he would look for some immortal herb that could make that sort of thing last longer. The Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record surely contained records of such herbs.
"You can head back now." Shen Qingling yawned. "I'm going to find your teacher's wife and have a proper discussion."
"Yes, Teacher."
Tang San understood immediately. He took Xiao Wu back to their dormitory and began packing his belongings properly.
When Shen Qingling returned to the courtyard, he found Gu Yuena lying on a bench with her eyes closed, resting as though she were contemplating something.
"Na'er, what are you thinking about?" Shen Qingling walked over and asked curiously.
Gu Yuena slowly opened her eyes and smiled.
"Of course, I'm thinking about the names of our future children."
Shen Qingling's expression shifted slightly, and he turned to slip away.
"That's far too early. I'll go see how Little San and the others are doing with their packing first."
Before he could finish speaking, Gu Yuena gently seized his wrist. With a slight tug, she pulled him to the bench. The bench was already small, and the two sat pressed close together, shoulder against shoulder, able to clearly hear each other's breathing.
"Na'er, don't fool around. We're talking business." Shen Qingling helplessly shifted to the side, only for her to wrap an arm around his waist, leaving him unable to move.
Gu Yuena giggled and leaned against his shoulder.
"How could I not fool around? Husband, look at you. With such a beautiful wife accompanying you every day, shouldn't you be happy?"
"I am happy." Shen Qingling sighed, his voice carrying a hint of weakness. "It's just that my body can't take it."
He grumbled inwardly. It had only been a few days, yet he was already being tormented to the point where he could barely get out of bed. By the time she finished deciding on their children's names, he would probably struggle even to walk. No matter how powerful the Golden Dragon King bloodline was, it could not withstand the Silver Dragon King draining him day and night.
"Don't worry, Husband." Gu Yuena lightly poked his chest with a fingertip, her eyes smiling. "If you truly can't take it, I'll lower the frequency someday."
Rather than feeling relieved, Shen Qingling's vision went dark. He knew Gu Yuena too well. She always made things sound nice, only to become even more excessive afterward.
Lower the frequency? At most, she would let him rest an extra half hour in between. She would not reduce the torment by even the slightest bit.
He could practically see the rest of his days stretching out before him—nothing but being tangled up with her in endless mischief, with no end in sight.
Seeing his utterly lifeless expression, the amusement in Gu Yuena's eyes deepened.
She had no intention of truly lowering the frequency. She had finally managed to win her husband over, so naturally, she had to stick to him every day.
As for her husband complaining that he was tired? At worst, she would feed him a few more bowls of nourishing porridge. He recovered quickly anyway.
If one bowl was not enough, then two. If two were not enough, then three—until her husband was satisfied.
She had chased him for ten years. Shen Qingling owed her all this in the first place. She was merely collecting what was rightfully hers.
Husband truly doesn't know how lucky he is. One day, I'll ride him and see whether he submits.
Meanwhile, at the Crown Prince's Residence in Heaven Dou City.
Qian Renxue sat in the study, staring at the memorials before her in deep thought. There was not the slightest news of Big Brother.
Why had he let her know? The most painful thing was knowing he existed but being unable to find him.
Knowing that Big Brother had a wife left her somewhat disappointed and saddened, but she was even happier. At the very least, they had met again after ten years.
"Young Mistress!" Porcupinefish Douluo pushed open the door and entered.
"What is it?" Qian Renxue lifted her eyes slightly.
After weighing his words carefully, Porcupinefish Douluo finally spoke, "I've been gathering intelligence these past few days. When I last saw Young Master Shen and his companions, he mentioned that he would eventually come to Heaven Dou City."
The moment he said this, Qian Renxue's previously dim eyes instantly lit up.
"Really?" Qian Renxue asked excitedly.
"Really."
Porcupinefish Douluo secretly swallowed. Of course it was false. He had not found any information at all—it was all something he had fabricated. He simply could not bear to keep watching the young mistress suffer.
As for whether Young Master Shen would come, he had no idea. He could not possibly tell a well-intentioned lie here, only for Young Master Shen to appear in Heaven Dou City the very next moment.
Then his mouth really would have become prophetic.
Qian Renxue nodded slowly, the gloom in her eyes completely swept away. Even her voice grew lighter.
"I understand. You may leave."
The disappointment that had weighed on her heart for days vanished completely. She looked at the memorials on the desk again, but she had no mind for them whatsoever.
Her slender fingers unconsciously brushed over the edge of the pages, while Shen Qingling's figure filled her thoughts.
After ten years of longing, they had finally reunited. As long as she knew he would come to Heaven Dou City again, the long wait would not be so difficult to endure.
After Porcupinefish Douluo bowed and withdrew, Qian Renxue was left alone in the study.
She rose and walked into the inner room, opening the wardrobe. Inside were several women's dresses, neatly folded, that she rarely wore.
Having disguised herself as Xue Qinghe for years, she almost always wore the Crown Prince's formal attire. Only these dresses had been secretly prepared for herself.
Her fingertips brushed over the soft fabric, and faint unease and anticipation welled up within her. Which one should I wear when we meet? White is too plain, pink is too girlish... The pale moon-white long dress is the most suitable. Gentle yet dignified. Big Brother will surely find it stunning.
Facing the bronze mirror, she gently raised a hand and traced her brows and eyes. In terms of appearance, she had never lost to anyone. When they first met in Spirit City, Big Brother had even praised her for being beautiful.
At that thought, the corners of her lips rose unconsciously, and the scene of their meeting had already appeared in her mind.
Would Big Brother be somewhat surprised and delighted when he saw her? Even a brief meeting would be enough to make her happy for a long time.
Meanwhile, Shen Qingling in Notting City had already prepared to depart for Heaven Dou City.
"Teacher, I'm ready. We can leave."
Tang San had finished preparing and was ready to set off at any time.
"Then let's go," Shen Qingling said.
Afterward, the group left Notting Academy one after another and set out for Heaven Dou City.
The group had left, but Yu Xiaogang, who remained in the office, was extremely anxious. He had originally wanted Flender to come to Notting Academy with him to recruit Tang San and Xiao Wu, but they had simply left.
"No, no. I absolutely can't remain at Notting Academy either. I have to leave immediately."
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