Qian Chen immediately activated the 400,000-year-old Demonic Eye Devil Tree Soul Bone Skill, the Spiritual Web, and established mental communication with Feng Luan: " Feng Luan, what's the background of this Ju Zi? I noticed you seemed a bit wary of her?"
Feng Luan replied on the Spiritual Web: "Nothing serious, just a bit of an accident. This Ju Zi is one of Crown Prince Xu Tianran's people, and a very important one at that. I didn't expect that my elder brother had only been in the Sun Moon Empire for a day, and Xu Tianran had already noticed him."
"Nothing major has happened lately. I came to the Sun Moon Empire for two reasons: first, to read Sun Moon Empire books and learn about the most advanced Soul Tool, hoping to find an opportunity to break through to the Level 9 Soul Engineer; second, I came here specifically for Xu Tianran," Qian Chen replied through the Spiritual Web.
"Oh, I see. Then, brother, please be careful," Feng Luan said as a final reminder.
Qian Chen will ultimately choose to cure Xu Tianran's poison, just as Jing Hongchen thought, to prevent a tyrant from emerging in the Sun Moon Empire. However, the cure will come with conditions; Qian Chen must make Xu Tianran and the Sun Moon Empire bleed.
Qian Chen immediately activated his Eye of the Mind, clearly seeing Ju Zi's current state of mind. At this moment, Ju Zi was filled with genuine gratitude towards Feng Luan, grateful that Feng Luan had not told her about her situation or let her leave.
When Qian Chen saw that Ju Zi thought this way, his opinion of Ju Zi improved significantly. At least Ju Zi was a grateful person.
At this point, Qian Chen began to verify whether Ju Zi had lied earlier, so he asked Ju Zi, " Ju Zi, is there anyone else in your house?"
Ju Zi shook her head, and said sadly, "Teacher Qian Chen, I'm an orphan now."
As Ju Zi answered, the tragic scene at home flashed through her mind: her father being conscripted to fight against the invasion of the Star Luo Empire and ultimately dying at the hands of Dai Hao's Western Army Group of the Star Luo Empire; and her mother dying of depression.
Qian Chen saw it clearly; Ju Zi hadn't lied. He then said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."
Ju Zi immediately said, "Teacher Qian Chen, it's alright."
At this moment, Ju Zi felt no resentment towards Qian Chen; instead, she felt heartfelt gratitude towards Qian Chen and regarded Qian Chen as a hero.
Qian Chen never expected Ju Zi to think that way. He didn't know what he had done to make Ju Zi feel so grateful to him and treat him like a hero.
After pondering for a moment, Qian Chen recalled that a few months ago, during the Soul Master Tournament, Qian Chen went to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, injured Dai Hao and his wife, and killed more than seventy White Tiger Guards.
Then Qian Chen chatted casually with the three of them, but when talking to Ju Zi, he would occasionally bring up Xu Tianran. By the time they arrived at the cafeteria of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, Qian Chen had already learned a lot about Xu Tianran's situation through his Eye of the Mind.
Furthermore, Qian Chen discovered Xu Tianran's biggest secret through the Ju Zi: his genitals had been severed in two by the assassin during the assassination attempt years ago.
Having discovered such a shocking secret about Xu Tianran, Qian Chen Qian Chen wouldn't utter a single word. While his two divinely bestowed Soul Skill, Divine Light of Life and Absolute Purification, could completely heal Xu Tianran, he needed to carefully plan how to maximize his gains.
Qian Chen had figured out that Ju Zi's purpose in approaching him was to understand his preferences so that when Xu Tianran approached him later, she could offer him attractive conditions to facilitate negotiations.
Upon entering the dining hall, Feng Luan explained, "The dining hall at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy has five floors. The higher the floor, the better the food, and the higher the price."
"Let's go straight to the top floor," Qian Chen said without hesitation. Since he knew that Ju Zi was sent by Xu Tianran to investigate him, he naturally had to put on a greedy and extravagant persona. That way, when Xu Tianran offered conditions, he would go to great lengths to increase the material and monetary rewards.
"Yes, brother."
Seeing this, the Auspicious Beast beside them happily said, "Alright, let's go have a feast!"
Ju Zi was also somewhat shocked. She knew that the fifth floor of the academy cafeteria was extremely expensive; a simple meal there could easily cost over Gold Soul Coin.
In Ju Zi's mind, Qian Chen was already labeled as greedy, but after looking at Ju Zi Wang Qiu'er, Ju Zi also labeled him as lustful.
Suddenly faced with the prospect of going to such an expensive fifth floor, Ju Zi hesitated, wondering whether she should go. She wasn't worried about not having enough money, since Xu Tianran would cover her expenses in the end.
It's quite unusual that a student Ju Zi, who has lost both parents, would go to such an expensive fifth floor. It's obvious that something is wrong and that she has a purpose.
Just as Ju Zi hesitated, Qian Chen smiled and said, " Ju Zi, let's go together. Meeting is fate."
"Alright," Ju Zi had no choice but to reply.
Soon, Ju Zi witnessed what luxury truly meant. Qian Chen's Gold Soul Coin seemed to come from nowhere; when choosing a private room, ordering food, and selecting the service level, Qian Chen chose the best for everything.
A single meal cost over ten thousand Gold Soul Coin in no time. In Ju Zi's mind, Qian Chen's "greedy" label had become "extremely greedy."
To Qian Chen's surprise, Ju Zi and the Auspicious Beast developed a very good relationship over just one meal. However, Qian Chen knew that Ju Zi was a good person and knew how to be grateful, so he did not object.
Upon returning to the academy, Feng Luan went back to his Soul Tool manufacturing laboratory, leaving Qian Chen, Ju Zi, and Auspicious Beast behind.
Qian Chen asked, "Miss Ju Zi, I'm going to the library to continue reading this afternoon. What about you?"
Ju Zi thought for a moment and said, "I'm very happy to have met Teacher Qian Chen today. I have other things to do this afternoon. Thank you for your hospitality."
"You're welcome. Go ahead and do what you need to do," Qian Chen said casually.
"Goodbye, Sister Ju Zi," the Auspicious Beast said as Ju Zi was about to leave.
"Okay. Goodbye."
After the three said their goodbyes, Ju Zi turned and hurriedly left, heading straight for the Crown Prince's residence. After announcing her arrival, Ju Zi finally met Xu Tianran.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince," Ju Zi said, bowing respectfully.
" Ju Zi, I asked you to find out Qian Chen's preferences so I could ask him to cure my poison. Why are you back so soon?" Xu Tianran asked curiously.
"Your Highness, I have already learned quite a bit about it."
"Oh? So fast?" Xu Tianran asked curiously.
Then Ju Zi recounted how she deliberately ran into Qian Chen at the library that day, struck up a conversation with him, met Feng Luan, and went to lunch together.
After listening to Ju Zi recount her day's events, Xu Tianran began to ponder. After a long while, Xu Tianran asked, " Ju Zi, what kind of person do you think Qian Chen is? How should we ask him to cure my poison?"
Ju Zi said without hesitation, "I think Qian Chen is extremely extravagant and greedy. Otherwise, where would he get the money to indulge in such pleasures? Moreover, he came from the Shrek Academy with a very beautiful woman named Wang Qiu'er. He must also be someone who lusts after beautiful women."
Xu Tianran thought for a moment and said, " Ju Zi, I agree with your opinion. However, today was only our first meeting, so we can't be sure yet. You should spend a few more days with Qian Chen to confirm. You can go now."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Xu Tianran Xu Tianran n't care about Qian Chen's greed. But he was troubled by Qian Chen's lust. Over the years, he had lost his ambition and hadn't been collecting beautiful women. Now, he only had an Ju Zi in his hand.
Watching Ju Zi's departing figure, Xu Tianran felt a pang of reluctance. Ju Zi was not only beautiful, but also very intelligent.