Bloodline Suppression-I'm Done Fighting! Why Like Women When You've Got a Perfectly Good Man, Hey!

Once the Blue Silver Domain unfolded, Zhilin's Sky Azure Vine seemed to come under some kind of suppression and wilted in an instant.

His Martial Soul had gone limp!

"Hey, hey, hey! What's going on with my Martial Soul?"

Zhilin was utterly bewildered.

Sky Azure Vine: Why the hell should I fight? The other side's bloodline is so powerful—I can't beat it!

If I go up there, I'll just get pummeled. I might as well lie low and spare myself a beating.

Zhilin stared in disbelief.

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

"That's right. It's the Blue Silver Emperor." Shen Qingling nodded.

No wonder, no wonder. If it was the Blue Silver Emperor, then everything made sense. As the king of Plant-type Martial Souls, the Blue Silver Emperor could suppress his Sky Azure Vine with ease.

Zhilin withdrew his Blue Silver Emperor and smiled.

"Teacher Shen truly kept your abilities hidden. I'm impressed, I'm impressed. I concede."

There was no point continuing; he would lose anyway. His opponent had a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring. Even if Bai Baoshan and Zhilin joined forces, they probably wouldn't be a match.

"Ma—" Gu Yuena had just started to congratulate him, but Tang San had already rushed over to Shen Qingling.

Tang San beamed. "Congratulations, Teacher!"

Gu Yuena: ...

So you're stealing my place again, you brat? You don't take your mistress seriously at all. You're getting bolder by the day.

"Teacher, with the Blue Silver Emperor you just showed, will I be able to get one too someday?" Tang San asked excitedly.

He was already imagining the day he would fight alongside his teacher. Just thinking about it made him feel incredibly cool—especially if he brought along the unique Tang Sect Hidden Weapons.

Then he could shout, "Who else wants some!!!"

He wondered how satisfying that would feel!

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

Shen Qingling smiled.

Martial Soul Evolution was inevitable. They just needed to visit the Blue Silver Forest and have the Blue Silver King help him advance.

Meng Shenji clapped his hands in approval.

"Congratulations, Teacher Shen. You'll be leading the team for Heaven Dou Royal Academy from now on."

Shen Qingling smiled.

"Don't worry, Chief. I'll do what needs to be done."

Meng Shenji had no doubt about it. With Shen Qingling in charge, perhaps the others would also be able to make some progress.

Tang San had the Blue Silver King, after all, though Meng Shenji wasn't sure what path it was following.

Gu Yuena strolled over to Shen Qingling's side and naturally looped her arm through his, her fingertips resting lightly on his forearm. Her posture was affectionate and utterly at ease.

Tang San had just been eagerly asking his teacher questions when he caught the glance his mistress sent him from the corner of his eye. He paused.

For a moment, he couldn't figure out what he'd done to upset her, but seeing the faint displeasure in her eyes, he instinctively felt he ought to give her some space.

He immediately took two steps back, scratched his head, then turned and hurried over to Xiao Wu.

Zhilin withdrew his Martial Soul as well and walked over to Meng Shenji, shaking his head with a wry smile.

"As expected of the Blue Silver Emperor. That bloodline suppression is incredible. My Sky Azure Vine didn't even dare move in front of Teacher Shen. There was no way I could fight."

Bai Baoshan nodded repeatedly, admiration filling his gaze as he looked at Shen Qingling. The three of them had assumed he was simply a promising young Soul Master. They hadn't expected him to be a top-tier expert with the Blue Silver Emperor. Heaven Dou Royal Academy had really struck gold.

Qian Renxue stood nearby, her gaze resting quietly on the two arms entwined together, a difficult-to-describe pang of bitterness rising in her heart.

She watched Gu Yuena leaning against Shen Qingling's shoulder, her fingers unconsciously tightening around the hem of her sleeve.

She couldn't help remembering her childhood days in Spirit City. Back then, Big Brother would hold her little hand and take her all around the city's markets, patiently unwrapping candy for her.

She had thought those warm days would last a long time. But one parting had stretched into ten years. Now that they had finally reunited, she couldn't even reveal her true identity, let alone openly nestle against Big Brother like this.

She took a deep breath and slowly suppressed the emotions churning inside her.

There was no need to rush, she repeatedly reminded herself.

She had endured ten long years of waiting. She could bear to wait a little longer.

She was now Xue Qinghe, the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, and she managed many of Heaven Dou City's affairs. She would have plenty of reasons to visit the academy and plenty of chances to spend time with Big Brother.

As long as she took it slowly, she would find a chance to be alone with him. She would make Big Brother remember the little girl who used to follow him around.

At that moment, Meng Shenji stepped forward with a warm, respectful smile.

"Teacher Shen, we've arranged your accommodations. There's a spacious, secluded courtyard in the rear hills, perfect for you and your wife. The student dormitory for your two young companions is right next door, so it'll be convenient for them to come and go. You can move in whenever you're ready."

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

Gu Yuena was reasonably satisfied with it too.

Then she turned her head and glanced at Qian Renxue in the distance, the corner of her mouth curling in a barely perceptible smile. Claiming her man like this really worked every time.

Qian Renxue took a deep breath, pushed down the emotions churning inside her, and walked over to Shen Qingling, a perfectly measured, refined smile on her face.

Her eyes swept over the faint fluctuations of Soul Power around Shen Qingling, and her voice held a note of admiration.

"I never expected Young Master Shen to possess the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul and already have a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring. At such a young age, you're already a Soul Emperor. You're even more impressive than Tang Hao was when he made his name across the continent."

A gifted expert like him was worth befriending with all her might, even setting aside their childhood bond.

"Your Highness is too kind. I hardly deserve such praise." Shen Qingling smiled faintly.

"Young Master Shen, there's no need to be modest." Qian Renxue nodded slightly. "Now that the academy's affairs are settled, I won't keep you any longer. When I have time, I'll pay you a visit and ask you for some guidance."

"You'll always be welcome!"

Shen Qingling smiled. Qian Renxue nodded and, without lingering, immediately left.

Gu Yuena watched Qian Renxue's retreating figure, her eyes narrowing slightly, displeasure filling her heart. She gave a cold snort to herself. Her Highness the Crown Prince had better know when to stop.

What was with a grown man, ignoring all the noblewomen at court and keeping his eyes on someone else's husband? Her husband, Gu Yuena's husband, wasn't someone just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could covet.

Meng Shenji said, "Teacher Shen, go and rest for now. Tomorrow, I'll have the team come meet you."

"Good."

Shen Qingling nodded. With no reason to linger, he left. Meng Shenji found a guard to show him the way.

Once they reached the residence, the guard left, while Tang San and Xiao Wu returned to their own quarters.

The husband and wife went into the more spacious courtyard.

Gu Yuena said, "There's no one here now, husband, so I have to tell you: spend less time with that Crown Prince from now on. That fellow is lusting after your body."

"Hm?" Shen Qingling hadn't noticed. "Really? Could you be mistaken?"

Gu Yuena shook her head. "Impossible. As a woman, I'm very sensitive to this sort of thing. I can't be wrong. Besides, the nobility have always been wildly promiscuous, so stay away from him. Otherwise, I'll have no choice but to take action."

She was completely serious.

"I understand. By the way, does Di Tian have any herbs for tempering the body? I want Tang San and Xiao Wu to soak in them, to strengthen their bodies and other aspects. That way, they'll have a better chance of obtaining Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings!"

Shen Yifeng needed some herbs, and there were sure to be plenty in the Star Dou Forest.

"There are, but first we should take care of something else."

"Wait, it's still daytime!"

"Then we'll do it during the day. We can keep going until tomorrow morning."

Shen Qingyue: ???

Could anyone actually say something like that?