Chapter 72: Vast Sea Universe Cover
Xue Qinghe returned to his Prince's Mansion and said to his guards, "Snake Spear, go back to the Spirit Hall immediately and ask Yue Guan about the effects of the Qiluo Tulip Immortal Item. Also, research the Vast Sea Universe Cover. Wang Xiaofei's desire for the Vast Sea Universe Cover is definitely not simple."
"Wait, and also, go find that woman and ask her to arrange for a female undercover with no connection to the Spirit Hall to arrange a chance encounter and marry me."
Xue Qinghe blushed slightly at the thought of Xiaofei's actions, and couldn't help but irritate himself, "That damned brat, how dare he take advantage of me."
In the afternoon, Xiaofei went out again, this time intending to visit Yuexuan.
Many fan fictions depicted many time travelers obsessed with Yuexuan, calling it a check-in destination, with many even marrying Tang Yuehua. Xiaofei felt deeply alienated. Tang Yuehua had only a mere ninth-level spirit power and was estimated to be sixty years old. No matter how beautiful she was, she was still a grandmother.
Furthermore, maintaining ninth-level spirit power should be difficult. Could he be facing an old woman after just a few years of marriage? Xiao Fei was perplexed.
When he arrived at Yuexuan's entrance, he was greeted by a five-story building. Even in Tiandou City, it was considered quite tall. The building exuded an air of elegance.
As Xiao Fei prepared to enter, several guards stopped him. "Sir, Yuexuan only welcomes distinguished guests. Others are not welcome." Perhaps noting Xiao Fei's spirit master attire, the guards didn't seem to be making things difficult.
With a blank expression, Xiao Fei took out the Crown Prince's token. The guard, startled by the token, stepped aside. A man who looked like a manager approached Xiao Fei, "Distinguished guest, are you here to study at Yuexuan?"
Xiao Fei waved his hand, "I just wanted to take a look!"
Entering the first floor of Yuexuan, a faint fragrance greeted him. The screen wall, carved from fine boxwood, exuded a faint woody fragrance. In front of it, two three-meter-tall orchids of a different species emanated a delicate aroma.
Though just one step into the Moon Pavilion, it seemed to shield one from the outside world. Beyond the screen wall lay a spacious hall, paved with gray square bricks that extended one meter in length. The surroundings were furnished with various expensive woods.
Behind a wide desk in the front stood several young women, dressed simply but elegantly. On either side of the desk stood an elegant wooden staircase.
Xiao Fei surveyed the hall, and the description summed it up in one word: expensive! Two words: very expensive!
Xiao Fei shook his head, then was led down to the second floor, where he found a seat.
The second floor was noticeably more crowded than the first. Dozens of exquisite harps, their frames gilded with gold, revealed their considerable cost.
Before each harp sat a young man in silver attire. They were all strikingly handsome, their faces radiating a noble air, presumably from the nobility.
At the front stood a woman in her late twenties, clad in a silver palace dress. Her ten jade-like fingers plucked the harp before her.
The music was graceful and moving, each note seeming to touch the soul, radiating a noble elegance.
Xiao Fei listened quietly to the music and nodded, "As expected of a gifted realm! This aristocratic realm truly soothes inner turmoil. No wonder it helps Tang San control the Killing God Domain."
When the woman finished her piece, the students erupted in applause, though not raucous, as befitted a noble training session.
After the applause, everyone seemed to notice Xiao Fei. Yuexuan was an elegant place, and it was rare to see someone like Xiao Fei, dressed in spirit master attire and without even a hint of aristocracy. The aristocrats were no fools.
They knew Xiao Fei's status was certainly not ordinary, so no one bothered to provoke him.
Tang Yuehua approached Xiaofei, her steps more graceful than those of the models he had seen in his previous life. Her presence seemed untainted by any vulgarity, a ethereal aura.
Tang Yuehua performed a courtly gesture to Xiaofei, "Young friend, welcome to our Yuexuan. May I ask what brings you here? Do you wish to study?"
Xiaofei shook his head. "Excuse me, Master Tangxuan, I'm simply looking for a place to rest. The environment here is quite nice. You all should mind your own business and leave me alone."
"Then you are welcome to rest at Yuexuan anytime!" Tang Yuehua nodded slightly, then gracefully walked away.
Xiaofei thought to himself, "Tang Yuehua is truly unparalleled in both her temperament and appearance."
For the next while, Xiaofei, aside from practicing in the hotel or shopping at the market, spent most of his time in Yuexuan. He remained silent, uncommunicative, and attracted the attention of a group of beautiful young women.
A beautiful girl with golden hair walked towards Xiao Fei and sat down next to him. "Hello, my name is Xue Ke. What's your name? Why do you like coming to Yue Xuan?"
Xiao Fei quietly looked at the girl in front of him. "My name is Wang Xiaofei, from the Elemental Academy. Nice to meet you, Princess."
Xue Ke exclaimed in surprise, "So you're Wang Xiaofei, the talented student from the Elemental Academy. I've heard about your last Soul Master Competition. Now many people say you're the Heaven Dou Empire's greatest genius. No wonder you're so familiar with the Crown Prince."
Xiao Fei muttered to himself, "When did he become the Heaven Dou Empire's greatest genius? Wasn't that Huo Wushuang?"
Xiao Fei smiled and said, "The Crown Prince and I have only met a few times. We're friends, I guess. I came to Heaven Dou City this time mainly because I have some business to attend to. I've been a bit bored lately, so I came to Yuexuan to sit down. Yuexuan is really nice."
The two continued chatting for a while. Xue Ke even invited Xiao Fei to visit the Heaven Dou Palace, but Xiao Fei declined.
Meanwhile, in the Crown Prince's Mansion, Ju Douluo Yue Guan unexpectedly arrived in person.
Xue Qinghe had now transformed into Qian Renxue. "Yueguan, is the Qiluo Tulip Immortal Item really as magical as Wang Xiaofei claims?"
Ju Douluo nodded. "If it truly is the Qiluo Tulip Immortal Item, its effects might be even better than Wang Xiaofei claims, and might even have an effect on Your Highness's spirit."
Qian Renxue asked again, "Have you investigated the effects of the Vast Sea Universe Cover?"
Shemao shook his head. "Neither the Spirit Hall nor the Tiandou Imperial Family's collections have found any evidence of the Vast Sea Universe Cover's effects. We only know it's a special spirit guide. We've tried it, but it doesn't offer any special features."
Qian Renxue thought for a moment. "Forget it. Wang Xiaofei might just be interested in its reputation as a national treasure. Since the Qiluo Tulip Immortal Item could be of great use to me, I'll give it to him. By the way, what has Wang Xiaofei been doing lately?"
"Wang Xiaofei has been either practicing or staying in Yuexuan lately. I heard he's resting there because the environment is nice. He seems to have even gotten to know Princess Xueke."
While Xiaofei was still sitting in Yuexuan, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and Princess Xueke arrived. Led by Xueke, Xue Qinghe approached Wang Xiaofei's usual table.
After exchanging pleasantries, he led Xiaofei to a quiet room on the third floor.
Xiaofei smiled, "Your Highness, how's the matter we discussed last time?"
Xue Qinghe produced a wooden box and opened it. A blue light instantly illuminated the room. At its core was a three-dimensional triangular object. A translucent blue, seemingly carved from sapphire, it was palm-sized.
A shimmering aura of precious light permeated the crystalline blue, and strange energy waves continuously emanated from it. Rippling lines resembling water rippled across the blue triangle.
These lines didn't appear carved, but rather alive. Circles of blue light flickered, shrouding the room with a faint, precious glow.
Xiao Fei also pulled out a jade box from his ring, which contained the Qiluo Tulip.
After the two exchanged items, Xiao Fei had intended to store the Vast Sea Universe Cover in his Phoenix Ring, but it had no effect, so he had no choice but to keep it close to his body.
Xiao Fei bowed to Xue Qinghe and said, "Your Highness, the transaction is complete. I bid you farewell." Then, without looking back, he left Yuexuan.
In the quiet room, a golden light flashed, and Ju Douluo instantly appeared before Xue Qinghe. Ju Douluo excitedly opened the jade box.
Looking at the Qiluo Tulip inside, his hands trembled with excitement, and his face showed all kinds of strange expressions: envy, excitement, and adoration.
Xue Qinghe said quietly, "Yueguan, is this Qiluo Tulip really as you said?"
Ju Douluo observed it carefully for a while and said, "The effect will only be better than Wang Xiaofei said."
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