Chapter 148: Does the Crown Prince Really Have That Preference?
Our secret with Lin Yuan?
Our own people?
Doesn't this indirectly confirm that their soul ring years, or rather Xiao Wu's ability to condense a soul ring beyond her level, were really arranged by Lin Yuan?!
For a moment, everyone felt an itch in their hearts, like cats scratching at them.
Bibi Dong's gaze flickered inside the Pope's Palace.
Qian Renxue set down the documents in her hands inside the Crown Prince's residence, deep in thought.
Zhu Zhuyun became even more determined to send her younger sister to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
They were all curious, even a little jealous.
But they also understood that the four girls' silence must have been Lin Yuan's intention.
Midway through the banquet, the main doors were slowly pushed open.
A young man dressed in a golden python robe, with a gentle and jade-like appearance, walked in step by step.
It was none other than the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue)!
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince?!"
Teacher Sun Buyu, who had been slightly tipsy, sobered up instantly upon seeing the newcomer.
He quickly straightened his clothes and hurried forward, bowing respectfully. "I was unaware of Your Highness's arrival and failed to welcome you properly. Please forgive me!"
Sun Buyu was shocked inside.
This was just a normal academy exchange competition. How did it even attract the Crown Prince?
"Teacher Sun, no need for such courtesy."
Qian Renxue, wearing her signature gentle smile, lightly gestured for him to rise. "I heard that today was the day our academy held an exchange match with Blue Tyrant Academy."
"Dean Liu Erlong of Blue Tyrant Academy personally led the team, making her an honored guest of the royal family."
"As the Crown Prince, it is only proper for me to come and extend my hospitality."
At this point, she glanced at the table, where only leftovers remained, and sighed with feigned regret. "It seems I've arrived a bit late."
"Official duties kept me occupied, making everyone wait."
Although she was speaking to Sun Buyu and Liu Erlong, Qian Renxue's gaze continuously drifted toward Lin Yuan.
Why would she come for Blue Tyrant Academy?
She had been waiting inside the palace for Lin Yuan to come find her!
The last time she had contact with Lin Yuan, she was shocked to discover that her martial soul had produced a strange tremor and resonance with his!
Qian Renxue secretly speculated that if their martial souls could resonate, then was it possible for her and Lin Yuan to perform a martial soul fusion skill?!
The fusion of the Six-Winged Angel and the God-Killing Spear?
What kind of terrifying existence would that be?
Just thinking about it made Qian Renxue tremble.
She desperately wanted to verify it.
But!
That bastard Lin Yuan hadn't come to see her even once since they parted last time!
How could she, the dignified "Crown Prince," sit still?
So, using this exchange competition as an excuse, she took the initiative to come find him.
"Your Highness."
Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Lin Yuan stood up and cupped his hands toward Qian Renxue, wearing a slightly awkward yet polite smile.
"Long time no see."
Qian Renxue walked up to Lin Yuan, looking at him with a half-smile as she lowered her voice. "Brother Lin Yuan, you've kept me waiting."
"Last time we parted, you said you'd visit my residence when you had time, yet you disappeared for over a month."
Lin Yuan coughed lightly. "Ahem, Your Highness, you misunderstand."
"I was out cultivating with Senior Dugu Bo for a while. I only returned a couple of days ago."
"I've been tied up with various matters and haven't had the chance to visit yet."
As he spoke, Lin Yuan made a solemn promise. "Don't worry. In a couple of days, once I finish handling things, I'll definitely go to the palace to see you!"
Hearing Lin Yuan's promise, the faint resentment in Qian Renxue's eyes finally eased a little.
Meanwhile, Sun Buyu, watching the two "exchanging glances," felt a shock in his heart.
Rumor had it that the Crown Prince had a preference for men, and Lin Yuan's appearance was quite good. Could it be… he had taken a liking to Lin Yuan?!
It wasn't unreasonable for Sun Buyu to think this. After all, as a royal Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe had no woman by his side, not even "maids for that kind of service." It was hard not to question his orientation.
...
After a brief exchange, the banquet came to an end.
Liu Erlong stood at the doorway, watching Lin Yuan and Qian Renxue interact so familiarly, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
She looked at Lin Yuan with reluctance, turning back every few steps, her gaze full of grievance and unwillingness.
After seeing everyone off,
The night grew deep, and midnight arrived.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing today's diary.]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the supreme internal cultivation method "Nine Yang Divine Skill"!]
"Holy shit?!"
Lin Yuan shot upright, staring at the four bold words on the system panel, his eyes shining.
"Nine Yang Divine Skill!"
This was one of the top-tier internal cultivation methods in Jin Yong's martial arts world!
[Nine Yang Divine Skill: Extremely hard and masculine, achieving mastery through comprehensive understanding.]
[Description: After cultivating this skill, internal energy regenerates at an incredibly fast speed, becoming infinite; it automatically protects the body and reflects external attacks when hit; it is a holy scripture for healing, is immune to all poisons, and specifically counters cold and toxic internal energy.]
[System Prompt: This technique does not conflict with the host's current cultivation of "Chaos God-Killing Codex."]
["Chaos God-Killing Codex" focuses on spear techniques and killing, while "Nine Yang Divine Skill" focuses on body tempering and endless internal circulation.]
[Cultivating both together balances hardness and softness, making one unmatched in the world!]
[Friendly Reminder: "Nine Yang Divine Skill" is an extreme yang technique. It helps gather yang energy within the host's body, greatly enhancing kidney vitality and pleasure, improving endurance in that aspect.]
[Please cultivate appropriately to avoid excess yang energy with nowhere to release it.]
[Ding! "Nine Yang Divine Skill" has been automatically mastered.
"Cough, cough, cough…"
Lin Yuan nearly choked on his own saliva.
"System, be serious!"
"Do I look like that kind of person?"
Still, feeling the warm current surging within his body and the clearly strengthened physique, Lin Yuan smiled in satisfaction.
If he was going to build a harem in the future, how could he lack such a yang-filled cultivation method?
...
Meanwhile,
The system notification sounded again.
[Ding! Drawing today's reward for a diary copy holder…]
[Detected that among today's diary content, the relevance of the mentioned diary copy holders is generally low (Liu Erlong and Ning Rongrong were mentioned but did not meet the threshold).]
[Therefore, a random draw among all members will be conducted!]
[Drawing…]
[Ding! Congratulations to Zhu Zhuyun for becoming today's lucky one!]
[Reward obtained: Supreme technique "Nine Yin Manual"!]
[Includes a full set of martial techniques!]
Star Luo Empire, Zhu family's residence.
Zhu Zhuyun, dressed in silk sleepwear and preparing to rest, suddenly froze.
Looking at the ancient manual that had appeared in her hands out of nowhere, she was completely stunned.
"I… won?"
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End of Chapter