Chapter 238 The Upheaval at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Xue Qinghe's Third Attempt to Win Him Over
Qin Ming showed no respect for Yu Xiaogang whatsoever. Yu Xiaogang wasn't his teacher, so there was no need for him to show him any respect, especially since Yu Xiaogang's Soul Power Level was only twenty-nine. In Qin Ming's eyes, such a person was only fit to teach beginner students, perhaps explaining theoretical knowledge. Intermediate and advanced academies, however, taught at least Great Soul Master Soul Grandmaster and above. Even if Yu Xiaogang had published some so-called theories, having a level twenty-nine Soul Master teach a group of Soul Elder, Soul Ancestor, or even Soul King was utterly absurd in Qin Ming's mind.
"Stop arguing, Qin Ming. This exchange match is just a few kids wanting to vent their anger about being expelled from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. They didn't mean to belittle your academy, so don't take it to heart."
Flender interjected,
After all, as Qin Ming said, he is now a teacher and has to be responsible for his students. Qin Ming's actions were not out of disrespect for them; otherwise, why would he have Ye Lingling treat Tang San after the match?
"Hmph!" Yu Xiaogang snorted and turned to leave.
"Thank you for your understanding, teacher. How about this, after I finish treating Tang San, I'll treat everyone to dinner, okay?" Qin Ming bowed slightly to Flender.
"Great, great!" Ma Hongjun readily agreed from the back. He knew that Teacher Qin was a man who didn't lack money. He had treated them to a lavish meal in Suotuo City before, and now that Qin Ming was going to treat them to dinner again, he wouldn't pass up this opportunity to get something for free.
"You talk too much." Flender glared at Ma Hongjun.
"Alright, after we heal Tang San, we'll head to Heaven Dou City. I'll treat everyone to dinner there."
The news of Jun Yi's return to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy spread like wildfire throughout the entire Heaven Dou Empire. In particular, the astonishing news of Jun Yi's display of three blacks and two reds spread throughout the entire Heaven Dou Imperial City, becoming a hot topic of conversation.
The Heaven Dou Imperial Family naturally received this news as well, and Xue Ye immediately summoned Xue Qinghe to the imperial study.
"Father, you wanted to see me?" Xue Qinghe asked, kneeling on the ground.
"Ahem, Qinghe, have you heard about Jun Yi's return?"
Xue Ye did not look well. He coughed twice after speaking, his face was pale, and his spirits were somewhat low. Seeing his weak appearance, Xue Qinghe nodded and said, "I've heard about it, but I didn't expect that Brother Yi had kept it from me for so long. I only just found out that his Soul Ring could reach such a level."
"Hmm, so you know why I called you here, right? Cough cough cough." Xue Ye sighed, "A few days ago, something happened at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Cough cough, I heard that two of the school's guardian Douluo fought fiercely in the sky above the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for some unknown reason. After the battle, Bone Douluo angrily left the school and disappeared without a trace."
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly and said, "I naturally know about this matter. I asked my teacher about it before, but he didn't tell me the reason."
"In any case, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has lost a Titled Douluo, which is equivalent to the Empire losing a solid ally. Now, Jun Yi's talent—cough cough—is enough to prove that he will become Titled Douluo in just a few years. We must keep him in the Empire. Cough cough cough."
Xue Ye coughed a few more times in a row, then sat back down in his chair.
Seeing Xue Ye's weak appearance, Xue Qinghe quickly asked with concern, "Father, should I go and find the imperial physician to treat you? You're coughing quite badly."
"No need, it's just a cold, cough cough, I'll be fine soon," Xue Ye refused.
"Go tell Jun Yi that as long as he's willing to stay in the empire, we'll give him anything he wants, except the throne."
"Father, this..."
Xue Qinghe hadn't expected Xue Ye to go to such lengths to keep Jun Yi this time, offering him anything he wanted. Wasn't that a bit too crazy?
"Ahem, Qinghe, don't hesitate any longer about this matter. External things mean nothing to our empire; the continuation of the empire is of utmost importance. You must handle this matter properly," Xue Ye said solemnly.
Xue Qinghe frowned and said, "Father, this..."
"Go ahead, you're close to that kid. Try to persuade him, and with the conditions I offered, he'll definitely agree."
Xue Ye waved his hand at Xue Qinghe, signaling him to go.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will certainly not fail in my mission."
After leaving the Soul Fighting Arena, Jun Yi returned to his dormitory at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. He meditated and cultivated in the living room, his entire body radiating a chilling aura, with wisps of icy mist surrounding him. His eyes were tightly closed, as if he were completely out of place with everything around him. Faintly, a layer of light seemed to envelop him. The table, chairs, and even the bed around him were all covered with a thin layer of ice, but within a three-meter radius around him, there was nothing at all. Clearly, this was due to the aura emanating from him.
Jun Yi slowly opened his eyes, and then subconsciously released his ROOM space, trying to grab the cup not far away, but nothing happened.
Jun Yi realized that his Op-Op Fruit had disappeared and he no longer had the ability to telekinesis. Only then did he slowly stand up. The ice in the room instantly dissipated. He went to the table, picked up a water glass, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Ta-da~~~"
A knock reached Jun Yi's ears, followed by Ye Lingling's voice, " Jun Yi, Your Highness Qinghe is here. He's in the Education Commission office right now and says he wants to see you."
Jun Yi walked to the door, opened it, stepped outside, and saw Ye Lingling. He simply nodded slightly and replied, "Okay."
After Jun Yi turned and closed the door, he left without paying any more attention to Ye Lingling.
Ye Lingling just stood blankly at the entrance of Jun Yi's dormitory, her face full of doubt, before leaving the boys' dormitory.
Jun Yi arrived at the Education Commission office, where only Meng Shenji and Xue Qinghe were present.
" Brother Xue, Education Committee Member Meng, it's been a long time." Jun Yi bowed slightly to the two of them.
" Brother Yi, I've been so worried about you for so long!" Xue Qinghe said warmly as soon as Jun Yi arrived, pulling him to sit down.
" Jun Yi, how is the outside world? You must have seen a lot of strange and wonderful things during your travels over the past two years, right?" Meng Shenji looked at Jun Yi with a smile, his expression still kind and gentle.
Jun Yi nodded and said, "I have indeed seen quite a lot. Although they were rather strange, they have broadened my horizons considerably, and I've come to understand that this is a world where the strong prey on the weak."
(End of this chapter)