Qian Renxue's "Wisdom"

The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament sounded impressive, but at its core, it was really an assessment meeting for the major sects and empires to scout fresh blood.

Lan Hong did not want to attract the attention of those sects and imperial powers yet.

His current strength was still insufficient. Geniuses had no right to speak; only strength gave one the right to speak.

Lan Hong had predicted that he would only reveal his brilliance once he reached the strength of a Soul Saint. Then, he would speak with his strength and unite the living forces of the Douluo Continent.

He intended to launch a revolutionary upheaval across the Douluo Continent, which would inevitably harm many people's interests.

But revolutionary pioneers had also said that a revolution meant making more friends and fewer enemies.

That was far from easy, especially when his ultimate opponent was the gods whom the Douluo Continent had always looked up to.

Lan Hong did not dwell on it too much now. The road had to be walked step by step. He was still a hidden dragon in the abyss, but the time for Flying Dragon in the Sky was not too far away.

Afterward, Dugu Yan consolidated her rapidly increased Soul Power at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. She absorbed her fourth Spirit Ring and advanced to Soul Ancestor.

Meanwhile, Lan Hong had returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, continuing to play the bookworm in the library.

After Dugu Yan returned, the Heaven Dou Royal Team was shocked to learn that she had advanced to Soul Ancestor. The one who found it hardest to believe was Yu Tianheng.

"How is that possible? Yanzi, how could you reach Level 40 in such a short time?"

"Hmph! How many times have I told you not to call me Yanzi? We're not that close! Just because you can't do it doesn't mean I can't!

"You can't beat me now, and you'll never beat me in the future either!"

Dugu Yan's retort left Yu Tianheng speechless. Just then, the Three Great Committee Members and Xue Qinghe arrived.

"Greetings, First Prince, Three Great Committee Members!"

"I heard that Poison Douluo's granddaughter recently broke through to Soul Ancestor, so I came specifically to take a look. Student Dugu Yan, may I see your Spirit Rings?"

"Of course!"

Dugu Yan summoned her martial soul, the Seclusive Dragon. Four Spirit Rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple—circled around her.

"Your martial soul?"

"That's right! Grandfather found a rare flower for me. After I consumed it, not only did my Soul Power increase, but my martial soul also evolved. My martial soul is now the Seclusive Dragon, not the Jade Phosphorous Serpent!"

"Good! Excellent! Poison Douluo truly has remarkable luck to have found such a treasure. Student Dugu Yan has great hopes of becoming Titled Douluo in the future."

"Thank you for your auspicious words, First Prince!"

"I hereby announce that Student Dugu Yan will be the captain of Heaven Dou Royal Team's First Team. Does anyone object?"

Naturally, no one objected. The gap between them and Dugu Yan was now far too great.

"Student Dugu Yan, I hope you can lead the Heaven Dou Royal Team to victory in the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."

"I will!"

"Mm. Then I won't disturb your training."

After Xue Qinghe returned to his residence, he sat in his room and called softly.

"Uncle She Long!"

"Young Master!"

"Do you think Dugu Yan's words are credible?"

"I believe they should be. There are indeed some rare flowers and herbs in the world with extraordinary effects. Chrysanthemum Elder has the most authority on this matter."

"Mm, I understand. Xue Xing has befriended Dugu Bo, so I will befriend Dugu Yan.

"Dugu Bo values this granddaughter greatly. As long as he does not fully take Xue Xing's side, my goal will be achieved."

"Young Master is wise!"

Qian Renxue was indeed clever—the kind of clever that picked up sesame seeds while losing a watermelon.

None of this had much to do with Lan Hong. Reading, cultivating, setting up a stall to practice medicine, and practicing swordsmanship were his daily routine.

Other than Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, no one came to disturb him.

That day, Dugu Yan came again with Ye Lingling. Dugu Yan still sat across from Lan Hong in her usual unladylike manner.

"That First Prince came looking for me again today. He's even more annoying than that Yu Tianheng!"

"Oh."

"Can't you give me a little more of a reaction?"

"What reaction do you want? The First Prince only wants to use you to win over Poison Douluo. Do you think he would really fall for you?"

"What do you mean? Do I not have any charm at all?"

"Of course not. It's just that your charms as a woman won't attract the First Prince. To someone like him, women are far less important than power."

"What about you?"

"I refuse to answer that question!"

"Tch! You little brat!"

Lan Hong could not be bothered to argue. In a few more months, he would have read nearly all the books in Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Besides, he had not returned home for several years. It was time to visit Cat King Village. Old Cat Grandpa was still in good health, but he was getting old. Lan Hong needed to prepare some pills to strengthen his foundation and nourish his vitality for the old man.

After Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling left the library, Ye Lingling could not help asking.

"Yanzi, are you hiding some secret from me?"

"What secret could I possibly be hiding from you? We're good sisters!"

"Then what is going on between you and Student Xue Zhi? Did you really fall for him?"

"Of course not! Don't talk nonsense!"

"Stop trying to hide it from me! I know that while you were on leave, Student Xue Zhi also disappeared. There must be some secret between you two."

"Shh! Don't talk nonsense! Lingling, it's not that I don't want to tell you. I really can't say anything. Please stop asking, okay?"

"Alright, then."

"Speaking of which, you care about him so much. Don't tell me you've fallen for that bookworm?"

"Of course not!"

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling laughed and joked as they went on their way. In truth, Lan Hong—the bookworm and insignificant little nobody—had also caught Xue Qinghe's attention.

However, Lan Hong had disguised himself as completely harmless, and his relationship with Dugu Yan appeared to be nothing more than exchanging a few extra words. Thus, Xue Qinghe overlooked him, just as he overlooked the wastrel Xue Beng.

Qian Renxue's confidence—or rather, arrogance—was also one of her greatest weaknesses.

That day, Lan Hong was gathering herbs on the outskirts of Sunset Forest. His recent medical practice at the stall had nearly used up all his medicine.

Just as he was preparing to return, he was suddenly locked onto by a burst of sword intent.

He reacted quickly and dodged aside. A streak of sword qi brushed past him.

"I was right after all! You possess sword intent and can even sense my own sword intent. You're a promising seed!"

"Who are you, sir? I have never met you before, so why did you attack me?"

Lan Hong naturally recognized the man. Sword Douluo Chen Xin!

He had not expected to encounter him here, much less be attacked by him. Or rather, calling it a test would have been more appropriate.

"Who I am, you'll find out soon enough. First, take a few of my sword strikes!"

Chen Xin did not reveal his Spirit Rings. He merely summoned his martial soul and attacked Lan Hong, but Lan Hong had no intention of exchanging blows with him at all.

"Crystal Cloud Wings!"

After a burst of dazzling light, Sword Douluo Chen Xin saw only a bird flying rapidly into the distance. There was nothing else.

"That was a martial soul? That person doesn't have a sword martial soul? Did I make a mistake?"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin began to doubt himself.

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