Bloodline Suppression, Stop Fighting, You're a Grown Man, Go Like Women Instead, Hey!

Once the Blue Silver Domain expanded, Zhilin's Sky Azure Vine seemed to suffer some form of suppression and wilted in an instant.

The Martial Soul had shriveled!

"Hey, hey, hey, what's wrong with my Martial Soul!"

Zhilin was left completely bewildered.

Sky Azure Vine: Why should I bother fighting? The bloodline on the other side is too strong; I can't win!

Going up there would just mean getting a beating, so it was better to play it safe and avoid a sound thrashing.

Zhilin couldn't believe it:

"Teacher Shen, your Martial Soul is the Blue Silver Emperor!"

"That's right, it is the Blue Silver Emperor." Shen Qingling nodded.

No wonder, no wonder. If it's the Blue Silver Emperor, everything makes sense. As the monarch of plant-type Martial Souls, suppressing my Sky Azure Vine would be as easy as flipping a hand.

Zhilin withdrew his Martial Soul and smiled:

"Teacher Shen is truly full of hidden talents. I am impressed, truly impressed. I concede."

Continuing the fight would only lead to defeat. The opponent possessed a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring; even if Bai Baoshan and Zhilin joined forces, they likely wouldn't be a match.

"Hus..." Gu Yuena wanted to offer her congratulations, but Tang San had already rushed in front of Shen Qingling.

Tang San beamed with joy: "Congratulations, Teacher."

Gu Yuena: ...

You're trying to steal my spot again, aren't you, you brat? You have no respect for your Mistress, getting bolder by the day.

"Teacher, that Blue Silver Emperor you just used, can I achieve that in the future too!" Tang San asked excitedly.

He had already imagined the scene of fighting side-by-side with his teacher in the future. Just thinking about it was incredibly cool, especially while wielding his unique Tang Sect Hidden Weapons.

When that time came, he would shout: "Who else!!!"

He wondered just how satisfying that would be!

"Of course you can. Your Martial Soul is the Blue Silver King; the next step is naturally the Blue Silver Emperor!"

Shen Qingling smiled.

Martial Soul Evolution was inevitable. A trip to the Blue Silver Forest would be necessary to have the Blue Silver King assist with the upgrade.

Meng Shenji clapped in approval:

"Congratulations, Teacher Shen. You shall be the team leader for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy from now on."

Shen Qingling smiled:

"Rest assured, Chief. I will certainly fulfill my duties."

Meng Shenji was naturally completely at ease. If it were left to Shen Qingling, perhaps the others would also see some improvement.

Although Tang San's Blue Silver King was present, he didn't know what path it was currently following.

Gu Yuena walked slowly to Shen Qingling's side, naturally hooking her arm through his, her fingertips resting lightly on his forearm. Her posture was intimate and effortless.

Tang San had just been leaning in, asking his teacher questions with great enthusiasm, but when the corner of his eye caught the look the Mistress shot his way, he froze slightly.

He couldn't immediately figure out how he had displeased the Mistress, but seeing the faint trace of annoyance in her eyes, he instinctively felt he should back away.

He immediately and tactfully took two steps back, scratched his head, and turned to run toward Xiao Wu.

Zhilin also withdrew his Martial Soul at this moment and walked to Meng Shenji's side, shaking his head with a wry smile:

"It truly is the Blue Silver Emperor; the bloodline suppression is far too powerful. My Sky Azure Vine couldn't even move in front of Teacher Shen. There was simply no way to fight."

Bai Baoshan nodded repeatedly as well, his gaze toward Shen Qingling filled with admiration. The three had initially thought the man was just a promising young Soul Master; they hadn't expected him to be a top-tier powerhouse possessing the Blue Silver Emperor. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy had truly struck gold.

Qian Renxue stood to the side, her gaze resting quietly on their linked arms, a wave of unspeakable bitterness rising in her heart.

She watched longingly as Gu Yuena leaned against Shen Qingling's shoulder, her fingertips unconsciously tightening around her sleeves.

She couldn't help but recall her childhood days in Spirit City. Back then, her big brother would also hold her small hand, take her through the markets of Spirit City, and patiently peel sugar wrappers for her.

She had once thought those warm days would last forever, but she hadn't expected a single parting to last ten years. Now that they were finally reunited, she couldn't even reveal her true identity, let alone lean on her big brother so openly like that.

She took a deep breath, slowly suppressing the turbulent emotions in her heart.

Don't be impatient, she warned herself repeatedly in her heart.

She had endured ten long years of waiting; a little longer wouldn't hurt.

She was now Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou, managing many of the affairs in Heaven Dou City. There would be plenty of excuses to come to the academy in the future, and plenty of opportunities to interact with her big brother.

As long as she took it slowly, she would eventually find a moment to be alone with him, and eventually make her big brother remember the little girl who used to follow behind him.

At this moment, Meng Shenji stepped forward with a smile, his tone respectful and enthusiastic:

"Teacher Shen, we have arranged your accommodations. There is an independent courtyard at the back of the mountain; it is quiet and spacious, most suitable for you and your wife. The dormitories for the two young friends are in the adjacent courtyard, making entry and exit convenient. You may move in at any time."

"Thank you for your trouble, Chief." Shen Qingling nodded slightly, quite satisfied with the arrangement.

Gu Yuena was also quite satisfied with this arrangement.

She then tilted her head and glanced at Qian Renxue not far away, a subtle, imperceptible smile curling at the corner of her lips. The tactic of asserting one's territory was, indeed, foolproof.

Qian Renxue took a deep breath, pushed down the surging emotions in her heart, and walked slowly to Shen Qingling, a perfectly poised and scholarly smile on her face.

Her gaze swept over the faint fluctuations of Soul Power around Shen Qingling, her tone filled with a hint of appreciation:

"I never expected Young Master Shen to possess the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul and even have already acquired a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring. To be a Soul Emperor at such a young age is a feat that even surpasses the Tang Hao who once shook the entire continent."

A powerhouse with such talent, even setting aside their childhood bond, was worth befriending with all her might.

"Crown Prince, you flatter me. I am unworthy of such praise." Shen Qingling smiled faintly.

"Young Master Shen need not be so humble." Qian Renxue nodded slightly. "Since the academy matters are settled, I shall not disturb you further. When I have time in the future, I will pay a visit to seek your guidance."

"You are, of course, welcome!"

Shen Qingling smiled. Qian Renxue nodded, not wishing to intrude further, and immediately departed.

Gu Yuena watched Qian Renxue's retreating figure, her eyes narrowing slightly, her heart filled with displeasure. She snorted internally; this Crown Prince had better not be ignorant of what was good for him.

A grown man, ignoring all the noblewomen in the court to constantly eye her husband—what was that about? Her husband, Gu Yuena's husband, was not someone just any stray cat or dog could covet.

Meng Shenji said: "Teacher Shen, please go and rest. I will have the team members come to see you tomorrow."

"Very well."

Shen Qingling nodded and did not linger. Meng Shenji summoned a guard to lead the way for Shen Qingling.

After arriving at their residence, the guard left, while Tang San and Xiao Wu returned to their own quarters.

The couple entered the more spacious courtyard.

Gu Yuena said: "There is no one else here now. Husband, I must tell you, in the future, have less contact with that Crown Prince. That guy is just lusting after your body."

"Hmm?" Shen Qingling hadn't noticed. "Really? Could it be a misunderstanding?"

Gu Yuena shook her head: "Impossible. As a woman, I am very sensitive to this; I cannot be wrong. Besides, nobles have always had fickle tastes. So, husband, keep your distance, or I'll have no choice but to take action myself."

She spoke very seriously.

"Understood. Also, does Di Tian have any body-tempering herbs? I want to soak some for Tang San and Xiao Wu to strengthen their constitutions and other aspects; that way, obtaining a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring will be more secure!"

Shen Yifeng needed some herbs, and the Star Dou Forest certainly had plenty.

"We do, but let's handle our own business first."

"Wait, it's still daytime!"

"So what if it's daytime? We'll just go at it until tomorrow morning."

Shen Qingyue: ???

Is that something a human being can say?