Qian Renxue Shuts Down, and Xiao Wu's Fragrant Spicy Rabbit Heads

Inside Heaven Dou City.

Within an unremarkable inn.

With less than half a year remaining before the Soul Master Tournament began.

People from all over the continent would gather in Heaven Dou City to watch this once-every-five-years grand event of the Soul Master World.

Preparing in advance for the situation within Heaven Dou City was also a royal strategy. At the very least, they could not let people from other regions lose face after arriving in Heaven Dou City.

Therefore, Qian Renxue needed to spend the coming period observing the people's livelihoods in Heaven Dou City and listing everything that needed preparation or improvement.

For that reason, Ye Qingtian and Qian Renxue had not returned to the palace. They were temporarily resting at this inn so they could continue inspecting the city tomorrow.

"Grandpa Tian, I've finished organizing all the information on those people today."

Inside the spacious suite, Qian Renxue walked from the neighboring room into the living room, carrying the information she had compiled through overtime work.

After placing the documents on the coffee table, Qian Renxue began explaining on her own:

"Those people are from Shrek Academy. It used to be an intermediate Soul Master Academy in Suotuo City before merging with Blue Tyrant Academy."

"And their identities all seem rather unusual. The one who slandered you, Grandpa Tian, is the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The one dressed in black is from the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire."

"The blond one is from the Star Luo Empire's imperial family. As for the two called Oscar and Ma Hongjun, their backgrounds are fairly ordinary, but their talent is excellent."

"As for this Tang San and this Xiao Wu, there is no suitable intelligence on them for now!"

Ye Qingtian silently listened to Qian Renxue's report.

He had not instructed Qian Renxue to investigate the identities of the Shrek Seven Devils. There was no need to investigate matters he already knew perfectly well.

Everything before him now had been done of Qian Renxue's own initiative.

"Xiao Xue, you must have spent a long time organizing this, right?"

"I already know about these matters. You don't need to keep busy with them."

"Get some proper rest. Grandpa Tian has a way of dealing with this!"

Ye Qingtian answered calmly.

His expression was exceedingly indifferent.

Qian Renxue felt a little dejected. Sitting beside Ye Qingtian, she affectionately wrapped her arm around his.

"Grandpa Tian, Xue'er worked overtime to compile all this intelligence. Why do you look completely uninterested?"

"That Ning Rongrong from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect slandered you, Grandpa Tian. Do you really not care at all?"

Ye Qingtian laughed helplessly.

He lightly knocked Qian Renxue on the head.

"Why should I care?"

"Xiao Xue, do you truly think they have the ability to affect Grandpa Tian?"

"Trash like them? Grandpa Tian could slap an entire group of them to death. Anyone who refuses to submit can simply be killed!"

The moment those words fell.

The living room became deathly silent.

Qian Renxue's expression stiffened slightly.

Countless complaints surged through her heart, desperate to spill out.

Grandpa Tian, you're powerful, so everything you say makes sense!

Qian Renxue quietly shut down.

With strength, one really could do whatever one wanted!

Ye Qingtian examined Qian Renxue's sudden gloom and a faint smile curved his lips.

Then, Xiao Wu's face seemed to appear before his eyes.

Although there's no need to care, it seems this matter is destined not to pass quietly.

That little girl Xiao Wu is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Transformed Soul Beast. She was never one to be taken lightly. Who knows what kind of trouble she might stir up.

Ye Qingtian murmured inwardly.

He recalled the way Xiao Wu and the other two had whispered among themselves when they left during the day.

Ning Rongrong had been deeply aggrieved, yet she had stopped being upset at that time. Even with his eyes closed, he could tell something was bound to happen.

As he pondered these matters, an idea silently surfaced in his mind.

"Grandpa Tian, what are you thinking about?" Qian Renxue asked.

Hearing that, Ye Qingtian came back to himself. "Nothing. My hands suddenly feel a little itchy, and I thought of a very good dish."

"Xiao Xue, when you have time, help Grandpa Tian prepare some seasonings. Cumin, chili powder, scallions, ginger, and garlic—prepare some of each."

???

Cumin?

Chili powder?

Scallions, ginger, and garlic?

Qian Renxue froze on the spot.

"Grandpa Tian, what do you need those seasonings for? Don't tell me you plan to cook personally?" Unable to hold herself back, Qian Renxue rose from the sofa.

Her shocked gaze landed squarely on Ye Qingtian.

Good heavens, this was not a joke, was it?

Grandpa Tian, Spirit Hall's strongest expert, suddenly wanted to cook for himself?

"That's right. My hands are feeling itchy, so I'm preparing to cook once myself."

Ye Qingtian said blandly, "It's a delicacy from Grandpa Tian's hometown. I'll make it for you when the time comes."

Qian Renxue: "..."

Silence was the Cambridge of tonight.

Qian Renxue realized she had no idea what to say.

Grandpa Tian, weren't they discussing Shrek Academy?

How had the conversation suddenly jumped to cooking? Was that reasonable?

Qian Renxue grumbled inwardly, but her attention was uncontrollably drawn to Ye Qingtian's declaration that he intended to cook.

Grandpa Tian planned to cook.

It should taste pretty good, right?

Qian Renxue could not help letting her thoughts wander.

She had never been much of a gourmand, but now her mind was unusually active.

Not just anyone could enjoy Grandpa Tian's cooking.

"Grandpa Tian, where are you going?" Qian Renxue was still tempted by the thought when she suddenly saw Ye Qingtian rise and prepare to head outside.

Ye Qingtian smiled faintly. "Some uninvited guests have arrived. Grandpa Tian will go deal with them."

At those words, Qian Renxue's expression abruptly turned cold.

A moment ago, she had been acting like a spoiled little girl.

Now, she was in proud queen mode.

"Grandpa Tian, let me handle them!"

"No need. Watch peacefully!"

Outside the inn.

Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing had already approached the place.

The night was deep. There were not many people on the streets, and the entire road seemed exceptionally quiet.

"Xiao Wu, are you sure that person from earlier today is here?" Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously. She was quite surprised that Xiao Wu had brought her and Ning Rongrong straight here after arriving in Heaven Dou City.

Xiao Wu gave a serious nod, saying with absolute certainty, "Trust me. Those two from the day are definitely here. I trust my judgment!"

"What judgment?" Ning Rongrong pressed.

Xiao Wu said, "Their scent. I remember their scent!"

Ning Rongrong: "..."

Zhu Zhuqing: "..."

No matter how they heard it, Xiao Wu did not sound very reliable.

Could scents really be useful?

Xiao Wu did not explain further.

In this regard, she had always been confident in herself.

As a Soul Beast, she naturally had her own way of judging scents and such.

Just as Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing stood there in astonishment, Ye Qingtian slowly walked out from the inn and entered their sight.

That guy was really here?

Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, and Zhu Zhuqing was not much better off. Both turned to look at Xiao Wu, their gazes full of admiration.

Xiao Wu chuckled, happily enjoying Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's admiration.

"See? I told you it was here!"

"And look, he's even coming out of the inn in the middle of the night."

"If you ask me, he's definitely no decent person. Maybe he's heading to some shady place!"

"That makes my original judgment even more accurate. The method I told you about will definitely counter him perfectly!"

"Girls, just wait and watch my performance!"