A Conversation with Xue Qinghe

Xue Qinghe personally poured a cup of clear tea for Su Changqing.

His movements were elegant and natural, showing no hint of princely airs, but rather a familiarity between old friends.

The faint aroma of tea wafted out, entering Su Changqing's nostrils, bringing a sense of comfort.

"It's been several years since we last met. I'm very happy to see that little brother Su has grown to this extent," he said with a smile, his voice gentle, his gaze full of admiration as he looked at Su Changqing.

Su Changqing returned his smile. "Your Highness is too kind. I've just been messing around. As for Your Highness, you've become more and more kingly in the years since we last saw each other."

His tone was relaxed, with just the right amount of flattery.

Xue Qinghe, though his smile remained calm on the surface, became extremely excited inwardly.

It was precisely because of Su Changqing's words, "kingly presence"!

He would unify the continent sooner or later and prove to that woman who the sole ruler of the Douluo Continent was!

"Little brother Su is too modest. I heard you attended Martial Soul Hall Academy for nearly a year? With your talent, you must have become a disciple of one of their powerful individuals by now?"

Su Changqing's expression remained natural upon hearing this, showing no hint of abnormality.

So, that woman has been monitoring me all these years!

"Your Highness's news is indeed well-informed. However, it's not as Your Highness thinks. I'm used to being a free spirit and cannot stand rigid rules. I yearn for a life without constraints."

Xue Qinghe's eyes held a fleeting, almost imperceptible scrutiny deep within them.

However, it only lasted for a moment, replaced by an expression of strategic planning and absolute confidence.

"Everyone has their own aspirations; one cannot force them. Little brother Su's carefree life is something I envy."

I knew that woman wouldn't be able to keep Su Changqing!

She even tried to use Hu Liena to tie him down. That woman truly doesn't understand Su Changqing at all!

Xue Qinghe changed the subject, suddenly asking, "Little brother Su is only twelve years old, right? Yet you're already a Soul King! Why are you still suppressing your cultivation to participate in spirit duels below level fifty?"

Su Changqing picked up his teacup and took another sip, his expression placid.

"Personal reasons. There are things that need to be done this way."

Xue Qinghe didn't press further upon hearing this.

He put down his teacup, leaned forward slightly, and his expression became more serious.

"Alright, little brother Su has his own matters, and I won't pry. I mainly came to catch up with you this time."

Listening to Xue Qinghe's words, Su Changqing's mouth twitched involuntarily.

Catch up?

I'd be a fool to believe that!

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness," Su Changqing said with a forced smile.

Xue Qinghe continued, "The Continental Advanced Spirit Master Tournament will be held in some time. Little brother Su should join an academy to compete. According to my intelligence, the grand prize for the champion is three Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones."

Su Changqing nodded upon hearing this. "Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness. I will consider this matter."

"Good. If you decide on an academy, just let me know directly. I'll handle it; you just need to focus on the competition."

"Then I'll trouble you, Your Highness."

After a few more pleasantries about local customs and sights, Su Changqing got up to leave.

Xue Qinghe did not detain him, personally escorting him to the private room's entrance, showing Su Changqing great respect.

After Su Changqing left, Snake Lance Douluo, looking rather displeased, approached.

"Miss, you were too accommodating to that brat during this meal! I don't think he's very sensible. We could have just..."

"That's enough, Uncle Snake," Xue Qinghe interrupted him.

"I have my own plans. You may go now."

"Yes, Miss."

Leaving the Heaven Dou Hotel, the night breeze was cool. Su Changqing glanced back at the brightly lit, luxurious building, his eyes deep.

After this meeting with Qian Renxue, it was clear that the other party was very eager for him to join.

He took a deep breath, casting aside his distracting thoughts. No matter what the future held, improving his own strength would always be the top priority.

The next day, the Heaven Dou Grand Soul Dueling Arena was as bustling as ever.

Su Changqing's figure appeared on the stage for the one-on-one spirit duels precisely on time.

The moniker "Radiance" had now spread throughout the grand soul dueling arenas of Heaven Dou City.

As soon as he appeared, he attracted many curious glances and hushed whispers.

His opponents changed one after another, ranging from level thirty-five to thirty-six to level forty-seven or forty-eight, and the outcomes were all without suspense.

When facing power-type attacks, he crushed them with even more overbearing strength. When facing agile attackers, his speed and reaction were superior. When facing control-type attacks, his pure and powerful Light Spirit Power could often directly tear apart the opponent's control shackles.

He continued to win match after match, relying solely on his Martial Soul and his exquisite mastery of the Light Element.

Without exception, every battle was decided in a single move, and to this day, no one had forced him to use a Soul Skill.

The audience, initially shocked, then erupted in cheers, and now, they had almost become numb to this kind of overwhelming victory, habitually cheering for "Radiance."

Another match ended. His opponent was a level forty-six defensive-type Battle Spirit Master, whose Mysterious Turtle Shield offered astonishing defense. However, Su Changqing still shattered the opponent's Martial Soul with a single punch.

"Radiance wins!"

As the referee's voice fell, Su Changqing calmly walked off the stage and waited in the rest area, preparing for his next match.

The continuous high-intensity battles felt like mere warm-ups to him.

Just then, a considerable commotion suddenly arose from the entrance of the Soul Dueling Arena.

A group of young people, dressed uniformly and exuding an extraordinary aura, entered, guided by staff.

Each of them wore a proud expression, carrying the confidence and sharp edge of elites.

Especially the young man at the forefront – he stood tall, clad in blue with silver trim, his eyes sharp, with faint sparks of electricity flickering within them.

The surrounding crowd immediately began to discuss.

"Look! It's the Imperial Fighting Team!"

"It really is them! The one leading them is that young master from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tianheng!"

"And that beautiful green-haired girl, isn't that Dugu Yan? I heard her poison is incredibly potent!"

"Why are they here in the one-on-one division today? Are they going to participate in solo duels too?"

Su Changqing's gaze also shifted, his eyes precisely locking onto Yu Tianheng at the front.

He could feel the powerful Soul Power contained within the other party, a kind of explosive lightning power of extremely high quality.

And beside him, the young woman with long, emerald green hair, Dugu Yan, exuded a yin and dangerous aura.

Especially upon seeing Dugu Yan, Su Changqing's emotions became even more agitated!

Whether he could obtain the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well depended on her!

Su Changqing was very satisfied with the current plot progression.

His continuous winning streak had indeed attracted Yu Tianheng and the others, who were still at the academy!

With that thought, Su Changqing shifted his gaze back to Yu Tianheng.

"I wonder if you, the current prodigy of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, can force me, a level thirty-five, to use a Soul Skill."