His expression shifted slightly as he stared at the scorched fragment of stone in his hand. A flicker of surprise crossed the otherwise composed face of Spirit Hall's young master, who had infiltrated the empire's imperial family.
Why would he be here? Yue Guan must have come to Heaven Dou City on that woman's orders to find the person refining those pills. Could he be the one who made them? Xue Qinghe swept his puzzled gaze over the surroundings, but found no other traces. His brows knitted, a hint of anger surfacing.
"Crown Prince, have you discovered something?"
Beside him, Huyan Zhen noticed the slight change in Xue Qinghe's expression. He paused, then asked in surprise.
"Heh, Sect Master Huyan, I haven't discovered anything." Roused by Huyan Zhen's voice, Xue Qinghe quickly concealed his doubts. A moment later, his earlier composure returned.
Huyan Zhen considered for a moment, then said, "In that case, I shall take my leave. Crown Prince, the green mountains stand unchanged, and the clear waters flow forever. We shall meet again."
With that, Huyan Zhen turned and left with his clansmen.
Watching Huyan Zhen's retreating figure, Xue Qinghe smiled, then departed as well with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's guards.
Meanwhile, at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"If Yu Tianheng knew my soul power level had already broken through Level 40, he'd probably cough up a mouthful of blood." Muttering under his breath, Xiao Yan followed Dugu Yan toward the Imperial Fighting Team's training grounds.
I haven't seen Lingling in quite a while. I wonder how she's been lately. If she hadn't coaxed the Poison Formation's location out of Dugu Yan back then, I wouldn't have reaped all these rewards. With those thoughts running through his mind, Xiao Yan unconsciously quickened his pace.
After more than