Xue Qinghe's Overture, Arranging the Lineup

Isn't that Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Why was he here at Blazing Fire Academy instead of Shrek Academy's camp? The young man beside him looked rather similar to Xue Ye between the brows. Could he be Xue Qinghe disguised by Qian Renxue? I remember now. In the original story, Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe did visit the camp where Shrek Academy was stationed to see Tang San. Both of them were very adept at recruiting talent. Could they be here for me? A thought flashed through Huo Lei's mind.

At that moment, Ning Fengzhi and the young man dressed in ordinary noble attire arrived before Huo Lei.

With a smile, Ning Fengzhi said, "What a coincidence, running into you here, little brother Huo Lei."

Damn! Ning Fengzhi, you're good. You're practically at someone else's barracks door, yet you can still make it sound like a chance encounter. You must have been quite the ladies' man in your youth. Countless thoughts flashed through Huo Lei's mind.

Huo Lei revealed a faint smile and hurriedly cupped his fists. "Greetings, Sect Master Ning."

Ning Fengzhi smiled. "No need for such formality. Little brother Huo Lei, you truly are a young genius. You've already reached the level of a Soul King at such a young age. It's truly enviable. You must visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect when you have time, so the disciples of our sect can learn properly from you. Oh, right! Let me introduce a friend. This is Xue Qinghe, the current crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire."

Feigning surprise, Huo Lei looked toward Xue Qinghe and bowed with cupped fists. "Huo Lei greets Your Highness."

Xue Qinghe said softly, "Brother Huo Lei, there's no need to stand on ceremony. I