Hearing that Xue Qinghe actually wanted to take Ye Qiu away, how could that be?
Ning Rongrong spoke, not at all politely.
She tightly held Ye Qiu's arm.
"Xiao Lan is right! If Ye Qiu went with you, wouldn't his time with me be less!? Big Brother Xue Qinghe, you should wait until we're done shopping!"
"Hehe~" Xue Qinghe felt a bad premonition in his heart but still smiled indifferently, turning to look at Ye Qiu. "Is Brother Ye Qiu of the same mind?"
Although Ye Qiu was also curious about what Xue Qinghe wanted to talk to him about, he couldn't leave the two girls alone at this moment.
He could only smile apologetically and say, "Hehe~ Big Brother Xue! I'm sorry, maybe next time!"
"Haha~" Xue Qinghe's eye twitched, and his laughter became unnatural, his fist clenching under his sleeve.
Under his calm expression, anger was hidden!
This bastard! Does he know what I've been through lately!?
Every time I received news of his appearance at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I would rush over, but he was like a loach, always slipping away!
I left my governmental duties to find him, and he actually didn't appreciate it, even wanting to go accompany women with two on his arms?
This guy is truly a lecher, consumed by lust!
Seeing Ye Qiu about to leave with the two girls, Xue Qinghe's mind raced, deciding to make his intentions clear.
Suddenly, a faint, almost imperceptible spirit power fluctuation emanated from him.
"Haha~ Actually, this is easy to handle. It won't take long for me to talk to Brother Ye Qiu. How about you all come to my Prince's Residence for lunch or afternoon tea!?"
"Hmm?" As he expected, the Sharingan in Ye Qiu's eyes flickered uncontrollably, his surprised gaze meeting Xue Qinghe's, and he had a slight realization in his heart.
'Is this guy going to talk to me about Spirit resonance?'
Thinking of this, Ye Qiu no longer wanted to refuse. He grabbed Ning Rongrong's small hand, signaling her to keep quiet for now.
"Since Big Brother Xue has invited me repeatedly, how can I refuse? Ye Qiu will surely come to bother you at noon!"
"Hoo~" Hearing Ye Qiu's answer, Xue Qinghe also breathed a sigh of relief. He had waited long enough!
"Hmph~ What is it!?" Ning Rongrong beside him grumbled unhappily, saying that the daytime was supposed to be all hers.
"Alright~ Anyway, after shopping, we'll have to find a place to eat. Just think of it as going to a restaurant!" Seeing her still complaining, Ye Qiu could only comfort her.
..." Xue Qinghe, upon hearing this, had a few black lines appear on his forehead.
He suddenly wondered if he had given him too much face?
This person truly disregards the law, daring to treat the Prince's Residence as a restaurant!
He gritted his back teeth. Although he was displeased, the education he received didn't allow him to tear Ye Qiu's mouth apart right now!
On the surface, he still had to force a smile and agree.
"Brother Ye Qiu is right. If Junior Sister Rongrong gets tired of shopping early, you can also come over sooner. My Prince's Residence always welcomes you!"
"Then Big Brother, can Xiao Lan order dishes?"
Hearing that there would be another feast, Xiao Lan's eyes lit up. She raised her small hand, looking innocent and naive.
"Order, order dishes?!" Xue Qinghe was stunned for a moment, a wry smile in his heart. Was she really treating his Prince's Residence as a restaurant?
However, looking at the delicate and cute Xiao Lan in front of him, he couldn't help but think of his younger sister, Xue Ke. He didn't dwell on it too much and nodded with a light chuckle.
"Of course you can. If there's anything you like to eat, you can tell me first!"
"That's great! Big Brother, here!"
Xiao Lan cheered excitedly. The spirit tool on her finger flickered, and a piece of paper covered with dishes was taken out. She ran over and happily stuffed it into Xue Qinghe's hand.
..." Looking at the dense characters on it, Xue Qinghe was also stunned for a moment.
"Ah~" Xiao Lan cried out in pain. Her smile hadn't bloomed for long before Ye Qiu slapped it back to its original state.
"Brother!?" Covering her head in pain, she blinked her teary eyes, looking at Ye Qiu, who was glaring at her, in confusion.
"Pffthaha" Seeing Xiao Lan's action, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but laugh.
"Haha... Brother Ye Qiu, it's fine! Since I'm treating you to a meal, it's only right to make what you like to eat!"
Even Xue Qinghe, seeing this scene, had the slight displeasure he felt earlier dissipate.
"Hehe~ Then I'll really trouble Big Brother Xue!" Ye Qiu smiled wryly, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Hmm! Since that's the case, I won't disturb you anymore! I should also go pay my respects to the teacher!"
With that, Xue Qinghe walked towards the place where Ning Fengzhi worked.
"Ye Qiu, then we won't ride horses. You can just take us there directly!"
After Xue Qinghe's back disappeared from sight, Ning Rongrong looked at the sky, her expression a little disappointed, giving up her original plan to ride horses with Ye Qiu.
"Hmm, then let's do that!" Ye Qiu nodded, then saw Xiao Lan still pouting. He couldn't help but pinch her puffed-up cheeks.
"Alright, don't be sad. Next time, remember to add what Big Brother likes to eat too!"
"Pfft, Brother is too mean!" Her eyes, which had been on the verge of tears, immediately curved into a smile.
"Haha, and mine too!" Ning Rongrong also chimed in from the side.
"Hehe." Ye Qiu chuckled twice, took their hands, activated Divine Might, and disappeared from the spot with them and their laughter.
...
Entering the city, they arrived on the streets within Heaven Dou City.
Ye Qiu originally thought that accompanying them shopping would be a very painful experience, but he didn't expect that as soon as they entered the city, Ning Rongrong and the other girl would drag him to try on clothes.
Because there was a feast to attend later, Xiao Lan didn't buy much, only some small snacks along the way.
While shopping, Ye Qiu realized how extravagant Ning Rongrong was; as long as it fit, she basically bought it all.
When Ye Qiu finally stepped out of the fitting room for the last time, he was already wearing a tailored white brocade robe, making him look much more capable.
It was embroidered with silver flowing clouds, edged with gold threads. His blue, semi-long, choppy hair, heroic sword-like brows, and湛blue pupils were without a trace of impurity.
When expressionless, he looked very stern and exuded an aristocratic aura. When he wore a faint smile, he exuded a gentle and elegant demeanor.
"Wow! Look!"
"What a handsome young master! I wonder which family he belongs to!"
..." The surrounding gazes were all drawn to Ye Qiu. Some people even wanted to come over and strike up a conversation.
Ye Qiu walked up to Ning Rongrong, who was standing rooted to the spot.
"Rongrong! How is it?"
"Hehe! Big Brother looks even better!" Xiao Lan, who was eating a candied haw, ran over and circled Ye Qiu twice.
"Of course! This was specially tailored by me for Ye Qiu!" Ning Rongrong looked at her masterpiece, a slight blush appearing on her cheeks.
Looking at the 'vulgar commoners' around who were eager to make a move, Ning Rongrong snorted coldly, hugged Ye Qiu's arm, and prepared to leave.
"Xiao Lan, let's go!"
"Got it, Sister Rongrong!"
Xiao Lan also quickly followed, quickly taking Ye Qiu's hand.
Watching Ning Rongrong cling to him protectively, glaring around with a bit of a savage girlfriend vibe.
After walking for a while, Ye Qiu and the two girls arrived at a large restaurant. The reception hall alone was the size of two football fields.
Soon, Ning Rongrong led Ye Qiu into a luxurious private room, where the three sat on a beast-hide sofa.
"Rongrong, why are we here?" Ye Qiu looked at her strangely. Hadn't they already agreed to dine at the Prince's Residence?
"Hmph! This is the most expensive restaurant in Heaven Dou Imperial City! In three days, Miss will be here to properly meet that annoying woman! I brought you here first to get familiar with the place!"
Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes at him, her eyes filled with fighting Spirit!
"I see. Then I'll use Divine Might to make a mark..." Ye Qiu smiled wryly. It seemed that day wouldn't be easy!
"Sister Rongrong~"
Before Ye Qiu could even finish his operation, he felt a weight on his leg. Ning Rongrong had already straddled his lap, looking at him with a resentful gaze.
"Ye Qiu, why did you smile at them just now! Do you think I don't have enough rivals?"
"No! I was smiling at you..." Ye Qiu hugged her slender waist, pulling her closer.
"Hmph! What's so funny about me!?" She rolled her eyes at him grumpily.
"Hehe... I suddenly realized that sometimes you're even cuter than Xiao Lan!"
He extended his index finger and flicked her delicate nose.
Ning Rongrong's face was flushed, and she hadn't reacted yet. Xiao Lan, who was already somewhat displeased, became even more so.
"Ah! Brother is talking nonsense, Xiao Lan is the cutest! Ah~ Sister Rongrong! You two... You're making Xiao Lan so angry!!!"
Xiao Lan glared angrily at the two people who were already lying on the sofa, kissing each other. Her pouting mouth could hang a pot of soy sauce.
She quickly went over, wanting to pull Ning Rongrong, who was pressing down on Ye Qiu, up.
Ning Rongrong held onto Ye Qiu's collar, slowly immersing herself in it, and Ye Qiu slowly embraced her jade back.
After a long while, Ning Rongrong was already out of breath, and she collapsed weakly into Ye Qiu's arms, her forehead and neck flushed red.
Ye Qiu was also a little out of breath, but his lung capacity was stronger. He gently helped Ning Rongrong up and leaned her against his chest.
"Brother~ I'm going to tell Yan Yan Jie!"
While resting, Xiao Lan's voice faintly sounded, carrying a hint of resentment.
"Cough cough... Xiao Lan! Stop messing around!" Ye Qiu almost choked on his saliva. Where did this girl learn such things?
"Hmph! Tell her then, I wish she knew!" Ning Rongrong's face was flushed, and she rolled her eyes indifferently.
"Ah! I don't care, Xiao Lan wants it too!"
Her threat failing, Xiao Lan frantically scratched her hair and pounced into Ye Qiu's arms...
They played around in the private room for quite a while before leaving.
Fortunately, Xiao Lan now possessed ice attribute, otherwise the redness on the three people's faces wouldn't have faded so quickly.
"Alright, time to go to the Prince's Residence!"
"Okay, okay! Xiao Lan is already hungry!"
Ye Qiu looked at her helplessly, massaged his slightly sore mouth, and took the two girls, who had quieted down and were acting like good girls, towards the Prince's Residence.
...
Prince's Residence!
Before Ye Qiu even got close, he was already spotted by the people Xue Qinghe had arranged.
One person quickly ran towards the Prince's Residence, while another walked towards Ye Qiu and the others.
"Young Master Ye Qiu, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince instructed this humble one to wait for you here. If I saw you, I was to send someone back to report so that His Highness could prepare the banquet in time! This humble one will now lead the way for you all..."
"Hmm! Then I'll trouble you!"
"No trouble at all! Young Master Ye Qiu, please!"
Looking at the servant leading the way, Ye Qiu hadn't expected Xue Qinghe to go to such lengths.
Following him into the Prince's Residence, they were led directly to the Crown Prince's reception hall.
What they saw along the way wasn't overly luxurious, and there weren't many staff. It seemed Qian Renxue had put a lot of effort into playing the role of this Crown Prince.
"Brother Ye Qiu... Hmm?"
Upon seeing Ye Qiu, Xue Qinghe was also stunned for a moment. His appearance had indeed improved a lot. Fortunately, he quickly recovered.
"Brother Ye Qiu, you've finally arrived! Little sister and Junior Sister Rongrong, please take your seats quickly!"
"Wow!" Seeing the table full of her favorite dishes, she cautiously glanced at Ye Qiu. Seeing that he only smiled at her, she immediately abandoned him and ran over.
"Hmph! This glutton..." Ning Rongrong held Ye Qiu's hand and sat down with him. At crucial moments, Ning Rongrong still knew some etiquette.
"Haha..." Xue Qinghe merely smiled at this.
"Big Brother Xue, you're making fun of me!"
"It's nothing. If it weren't for Imperial Sister Xue Ke going to Moon Pavilion to study today, I would have wanted her to come and meet this little fellow!"
Xue Qinghe also picked up his chopsticks and added some dishes for Xiao Lan.
"Thank you, Big Brother! Brother~ You eat too!" Xiao Lan looked up and thanked him with her oil-smeared mouth. She didn't forget to pick some dishes for Ye Qiu as well.
"Haha~" Xue Qinghe's hearty laughter echoed far away, "Ye Qiu and Junior Sister Rongrong, let's begin our meal!"
"Hmm!" Ye Qiu nodded helplessly.
Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, glared at Xiao Lan, inwardly condemning this ungrateful fellow.
Then she began to feed Ye Qiu, occasionally picking out his favorite dishes for him.
Xue Qinghe watched quietly, surprise in his eyes.
He understood Ning Rongrong quite well and hadn't expected the former little demoness to also be capable of caring for others.
However, he wasn't a gossipy person and didn't want to know too much about such matters.
"I wonder what stage Brother Ye Qiu's cultivation has reached now?"
"I just luckily broke through to level 29 not long ago!"
"Hehe~ Brother Ye Qiu is too modest. There's no such thing as 'luck' in breakthroughs. Speaking of which, I haven't seen much of you in the past six months. Have you been busy with something? If you're in trouble, you can always find me!"
Facing Xue Qinghe's inquiry about his whereabouts, Ye Qiu naturally wouldn't mention the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
He surmised that Xue Qinghe only knew his general direction, so he simply said that he had been training with Spirit Beasts in Sunset Forest for a long time.
...
Midway through the meal, Xue Qinghe only knew that Ye Qiu had broken through to level 29.
Seeing that Ye Qiu had eaten almost enough, he stopped probing. He hadn't forgotten the purpose of this dinner.
"Junior Sister Rongrong, I'll borrow your little sweetheart for a while! Hehe."
"Hmph! Just be quick!" Facing Xue Qinghe's teasing, Ning Rongrong was a little shy.
"Don't worry, I'll be quick. I'll continue to accompany you in the afternoon!" After instructing her to take care of Xiao Lan, Ye Qiu followed Xue Qinghe's footsteps.
As soon as he entered Xue Qinghe's study, Ye Qiu keenly noticed the change in his demeanor.
With his hands clasped behind his back and his body perfectly straight, he had transformed from his original gentle and amiable self to someone much more arrogant and assertive.
'Is this guy going to show his hand to me?'
Ye Qiu frowned. Just as he was about to use his Sharingan to scan the surroundings and activate his spirit power, Xue Qinghe also reacted.
'It seems this guy's Spirit is indeed highly compatible with mine!'
Feeling his own Spirit become active, Xue Qinghe turned to look at Ye Qiu.
"Actually, you don't need to be nervous. I have a gift for you!"
"A gift?" Ye Qiu looked at her strangely.
"Hmm! The gift... is right there!"
Xue Qinghe calmly pointed to a book placed on the desk.
"Hmm?" Ye Qiu stepped forward but didn't pick it up, instead looking at Xue Qinghe strangely. The title of this book seemed a bit inappropriate?
But looking at his confident expression, Ye Qiu couldn't help but flip through a few pages, his gaze becoming even stranger.
"What kind of look is that?" Xue Qinghe also frowned. This cultivation method was a treasure in his Spirit Hall!
It was a rare masterpiece that several revered elders had painstakingly uncovered!
"Are you sure this is for me? Dragon Essence Tiger Might Skill?"
Seeing Ye Qiu's disbelieving expression, Xue Qinghe immediately became confident.
"Of course..."
But upon hearing the latter half of Ye Qiu's sentence, his face instantly flushed crimson, and his voice became a little flustered.
"Wh-what!? How could it be this lewd thing!?"
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