Soul Land—Chapter 28: Nominal Disciple, Qian Renxue Gets the News
Ling Qianyao felt lost and sighed, "Senior wants others to help but doesn't give them any benefits. It's a bit unworthy of His Majesty."
Dugu Bo stood up and snorted, "I act according to my own will. I won't give you this pill bead if I say I won't give it to you."
Ling Qianyao shook his head. "But you have to give me some reward. After all, Your Majesty, you don't want your granddaughter to know that her grandfather is such a person, right?"
"Hey~ I have a bad temper." Dugu Bo raised his hand and pressed it on Ling Qianyao's shoulder, squinting his eyes. "Boy, I have to say that you are very brave, but this old man likes your personality very much.
And you are very talented; why don't you stay and be my disciple? Having a Titled Douluo as a teacher is something that countless soul masters out there dare not even dream of."
Ling Qianyao patted Dugu Bo's hand on his shoulder, looked at him, and said seriously, "Your Majesty, on the Douluo Continent, becoming a disciple is a lifelong commitment. Except for the teachers in the academy, once you become a disciple, you can never become a disciple of another person again for the rest of your life.
The word 'master' carries as much weight as Mount Tai.
Although I am young, I understand that the relationship between master and disciple is very important—requiring due respect and commitment. Senior wants to accept me as a disciple, and I am honored, but I also have my considerations."
"Oh?" Dugu Bo raised his eyebrows and looked at Ling Qianyao with interest. "Then tell me, what are your considerations?"
"My martial soul contrasts with the characteristics of your martial soul; I am afraid I won't be able to learn your poison skills."
"Stinky boy." Dugu Bo touched his beard. "How about this: I will accept you as my registered disciple first, and I will teach you martial soul theory, cultivation knowledge, and some poison methods.
Let's resolve this matter in the future..." Dugu Bo followed Ling Qianyao's gaze, his mouth twitching as he said unhappily, "Change it."
Ling Qianyao curled his lips and pretended to be regretful. "Then keep it. When I need something, I will ask you for it."
People always like to compromise. If he doesn't give this treasure, then make a second-rate request, and he will agree.
"Okay."
Walking out of the medicine garden, Dugu Bo and Ling Qianyao walked side by side, both looking pleased.
Meng Shenji couldn't help but feel strange. Dugu Bo must have taken the wrong medicine. With his unusual temperament, he was smiling at others.
He walked up quickly and said with a smile, "Your Majesty Dugu, can Qianyao still help?"
Dugu Bo glanced at Meng Shenji and snorted, "When is it your turn to ask about my affairs?"
Meng Shenji smiled awkwardly and waved his hand. "Your Majesty, don't blame me. I just care about Qianyao. After all, he is the future elite of our academy."
"Hmph, you know what's good for you." Dugu Bo snorted lightly, then looked at Ling Qianyao. "Qianyao, since you have already worshiped me as your master, if you have any doubts about cultivation in the future, just come to me.
However, you must also remember that the matters of a master should not be disclosed to outsiders at will."
Ling Qianyao nodded solemnly. "Teacher, don't worry."
"Huh?" Meng Shenji widened his eyes. "Your Majesty, are you accepting him as your disciple?" Meng Shenji looked unbelievable, his eyes darting between Dugu Bo and Ling Qianyao.
Dugu Bo frowned slightly, glanced at Meng Shenji, and said unhappily, "What? Do I need your consent to accept a disciple? Meng Shenji, are you meddling too much?"
Meng Shenji was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, shook his head, and said, "No, I'm just too surprised."
His heart was aching; he originally thought he would accept Ling Qianyao as his disciple, but such a talented student was snatched away by Dugu Bo.
Meng Shenji sighed and forced a smile. "Congratulations, Your Majesty."
Dugu Bo saw Meng Shenji's expression and said complacently, "It seems that I have taken the initiative. Then you should inform the public that I will accept Qianyao as my disciple. Anyway, you are close to the Heaven Dou Imperial family.
I don't want to see Xue Xing unless it's important. Remember, I will protect Ling Qianyao in Heaven Dou City from now on."
"It's a registered disciple," Ling Qianyao corrected.
Dugu Bo waved his hand indifferently. "It's all the same."
When Meng Shenji heard that it was just a registered disciple, his eyes lit up.
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Prince's Mansion.
"Your Highness, this is the news just received from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy." A guard hurried into the study of the Prince's Mansion and handed a letter to the prince, "Xue Qinghe," who was sitting at the desk in deep thought.
Qian Renxue took the letter, opened it, and frowned, a gloomy look in her eyes.
"Go down."
"Yes."
Qian Renxue knocked on the table. "Ling Qianyao, Star-Breaking Sword, Thousand-Year Second Soul Ring; could it be him?"
She took out a portrait and a list from the soul guidance device.
On the list, she circled several names with a red pen, among which the three words "Ling Qianyao" were particularly conspicuous. The portrait showed the scene of Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing in front of the store.
"The direction is roughly the same."
"I should know tomorrow. I want to see if your disguise ability can survive."
She raised a playful smile at the corner of her mouth. Then, she called a trusted guard and whispered, "Go to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and deliver my invitation. Let them know that the Prince's Mansion invites Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing to be guests tomorrow."
"Yes, Your Highness." After receiving the order, the guard bowed and left the study.
The next day, in front of the Prince's Mansion.
"Please follow me, both of you." The guard in a silver-patterned brocade robe bowed and led the way.
After passing through the garden, Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing arrived at the reception room, and the guard withdrew.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Qian Renxue was writing and reviewing memorials. Seeing the two of them come in, she smiled and stood up to greet them.
"I heard that two talented soul masters came to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, and I wanted to meet them today." Her eyes lingered on Zhu Zhuqing for a moment, then quickly swept over Ling Qianyao. "They are much more handsome and beautiful than the portraits. Please, sit down."
She clapped her hands, and several maids filed in, holding exquisite snacks and fragrant tea in their hands, gently placing them on the table before retreating.
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