Qian Renxue walked forward with a smile, intending to shake Tang Lan's hand.
Unexpectedly, Tang Lan released Ning Fengzhi and gave Qian Renxue a bear hug instead.
Qian Renxue froze!
This was the first time she'd ever had such intimate contact with someone, ever since she was a child!
And Tang Lan's assessment was...
Flat as a board in front, with no sensation whatsoever.
It seemed that the soul bone skill directly altered the form, rather than employing a disguise like the Blue Silver Domain.
"The First Prince is too polite."
Tang Lan patted Qian Renxue's shoulder enthusiastically, saying—
"Even though you're my elder brother's disciple, we'll each go our own way. No need to call me 'shishu'."
"We've been running all the way here, we're exhausted."
"Are there any refreshments prepared?"
"Let's go eat and chat at the same time."
Tang Lan, holding Qian Renxue, walked towards the city gate.
"Right, elder brother, my younger brother is still behind. Leave someone to pick him up, okay?"
Ning Fengzhi looked stunned.
His own disciple was humble and polite, with high emotional intelligence. He didn't have the arrogance of the nobility.
And wouldn't mind Tang Lan's rudeness.
But he's also the Crown Prince!
How can you be so broad-minded?
Some of Qian Renxue's guards had coldness in their eyes!
This drew Chen Xin's sharp gaze, but he found nothing.
He frowned in confusion.
Qian Renxue had also adjusted.
Smiling affably on the surface, there was no resistance in her eyes.
She laughed, "Sect Master Tang, your Tang Sect Encyclopedia is now popular across the continent."
"Qinghe was very impressed after reading it."
"Many secrets, like whale gelatin, are not recorded in Heaven Dou Academy, or even the Royal Library."
"Master Tang is truly talented and generous. He is a blessing to the soul masters of the continent!"
"If I hadn't already become Master Ning's disciple, Qinghe would have wanted to join the Tang Sect and learn from Master Tang."
Tang Lan laughed heartily, waving his hand dismissively.
"It's just a publicity stunt to strengthen the Tang Sect."
"It's not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning."
The two of them continued like this, one flattering and the other being humble.
They entered Heaven Dou City.
Ning Fengzhi followed behind with Ning Rongrong and the others.
However, he didn't forget Tang Lan's instructions and left someone behind to wait for Tang San.
After the group departed,
Tang San appeared, panting heavily, with the composed Yu Xiaogang on his back.
Seeing that spirited group, and then thinking about the resentment he had accumulated along the way, it finally erupted at this moment!
"Yu Xiaogang! Being tricked by you into becoming a disciple was the biggest mistake of his life!"
At the same time,
Tang Lan also received a system notification.
[Host makes Tang San see Yu Xiaogang's true colors, causing the master and disciple to become completely estranged and unable to unite. Steals a small amount of Tang San's luck!]
[Reward: "10,000 Year Soul Bone: Tiger Eagle Left Arm Bone"!]
Oh ho!
There haven't been any rewards along the way, and it turns out it's here!
With the flimsy relationship between those two, they can still get a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone?
This should be the last bit of profit.
"What's wrong, Sect Master Tang? Do you have any objections to Qinghe's proposal?" Qian Renxue asked, puzzled.
Tang Lan came back to his senses.
"Ah, I just had some insights. I have a new improvement idea for the Nine Yang Divine Skill," Tang Lan excused himself. "What was the First Prince saying?"
Qian Renxue was somewhat surprised.
He comprehended it just like that?
"How about we find Sect Master Tang a quiet room so he can focus on comprehending?" Qian Renxue suggested considerately.
Tang Lan shook his head.
"I've already finished modifying it."
Qian Renxue's expression froze.
He was done?
She had also seen the first layer of the Nine Yang Divine Skill in the Tang Sect Encyclopedia.
Exquisite and peerless!
According to Ning Fengzhi's explanation, the Nine Yang Divine Skill had as many as three levels.
It was already a masterpiece.
And now, in casual conversation, there was further improvement?
"Sect Master Tang is truly a great talent!" Qian Renxue sincerely said, "With you in the Tang Sect, the future is promising!"
Tang Lan smiled noncommittally.
They had just arrived at the hotel.
The best in Heaven Dou City, the Heaven Dou Grand Hotel, had been booked out entirely.
Just to entertain Tang Lan and his party.
Qian Renxue led the way upwards, taking Tang Lan towards the upper floors.
Zhao Wuji and the others were about to follow.
Ning Fengzhi spoke, "Rongrong has been under your care these days. Fengzhi has booked another banquet to thank you all."
Zhao Wuji, being an old hand, instantly understood.
This is to create a private space for Tang Lan and Qian Renxue.
He laughed heartily, "It's an honor for old Zhao to get to eat at Sect Master Ning's banquet!"
"You flatter me, Hall Master Zhao," Ning Fengzhi said amiably, "The Tang Sect will also be in Heaven Dou City from now on. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect welcomes you to visit anytime."
The two elders exchanged pleasantries.
Seeing Tang Lan disappear around the corner, they didn't try to stop him.
They simply walked in the other direction.
Top floor.
Tang Lan and Qian Renxue sat opposite each other, the dining table laden with delicacies.
But neither of them had touched their chopsticks.
"What Qinghe said earlier is true," Qian Renxue continued the conversation. "Since Sect Master Tang has said we can address each other as we see fit, perhaps we should just use Qinghe?"
In the original story,
Qian Renxue was respectful towards Tang San, even addressing him as "Big Brother Xue."
There was still a distinction in seniority.
But if she were to be called Qinghe, it would mean an equal exchange.
It was clear how highly Qian Renxue regarded Tang Lan.
This also meant there was more wool to be shorn!
"There's no need to call me Sect Master Tang, Qinghe. You can call me Tang Lan, or just Xiao Lan," Tang Lan said politely.
Qian Renxue smiled.
She picked up her chopsticks and gestured, "Xiao Lan, you've traveled a long distance. Let's eat first."
"Alright!"
Tang Lan wasn't naturally hungry; he could absorb energy from the Blue Silver Grass.
But if the Crown Prince was hosting a banquet for a distinguished guest, how could the food be bad?
He enjoyed tasting each dish, not rushing to speak.
——Let's see what Qian Renxue is up to.
He was also thinking, how should he handle the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone: Tiger Eagle Left Arm Bone he'd just been rewarded with?
First, he ruled himself out.
He couldn't be bothered to even glance at a soul bone below fifty thousand years old.
——Even with the system, the improvement would be too troublesome.
Besides.
Although the Tiger Eagle was a rare, unique flying soul beast, possessing both the speed of a bird of prey and the strength of a tiger, it was still a notch below the Human Face Spider.
Not to mention ancient, unique species like the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python.
Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were suitable choices.
Mm. No need to choose, really? Why let the good stuff go to outsiders?
Once they've established their relationship, this soul bone will be their token of love.
—Although Tang Lan didn't care for this soul bone, on the continent, how precious were soul bones? In the original story, among the Shrek Seven Devils, only Tang San managed to collect a complete set of soul bones.
The others only had two at most.
This showed how precious soul bones were.
As Tang Lan slowed his eating pace.
Qian Renxue spoke up, "I heard from Uncle Ning that Little Lan came to Heaven Dou City this time to establish an advanced soul master academy for the Tang Sect?"
Tang Lan nodded.
"I'm preparing to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament in two years."
Qian Renxue's expression remained unchanged.
"At such a young age, Xiao Lan, you're already a Soul Ancestor with four rings. You should indeed strive for that first place."
A flash of light appeared in her hand, and she produced a document, pushing it towards him.
"This is the permission certificate for advanced soul master academies. Xiao Lan, after you fill in the academy information, I'll have someone come to your door to handle it for you."
It's true that having connections in high places makes things easier; they even provide door-to-door service.
Tang Lan accepted it without hesitation.
"Does Tang Lan have any thoughts on the academy's location?"
Qian Renxue asked again.
"Qinghe has a piece of land next to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, no smaller than theirs."
"Also, next to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Uncle Ning also has a piece of land. It's more than twice the size of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's, but it's a bit far, over 40 kilometers."
"If you see any other land outside of Heaven Dou City you like, feel free to speak up."
It was as if she was about to pull out a map and let Tang Lan choose for himself.
But...
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