After several rounds of drinks and tasting the dishes, the banquet concluded. Ye Xi and her group walked out of the private room and headed toward their respective residences.
Walking along the bustling streets, a smile graced Ye Xi's face. Beside her walked Qian Renxue, while the others followed one step behind them in silence.
"Ye Xi, you look very happy."
Qian Renxue took Ye Xi's hand and asked softly.
"Mm, very happy."
"At the age of nine, establishing a force comparable to the Upper Three Sects—it seems I am the only one on the entire continent to do so."
Ye Xi nodded noncommittally, her azure eyes filled with laughter.
Once the Frost Snow Pavilion was officially established, its high-end combat power would include two Titled Douluo, three Spirit Douluo, and one Spirit Saint of the support system.
Such strength far exceeded the Lower Four Sects and was fully capable of going toe-to-toe with the Upper Three Sects.
"Mm, purely in terms of strength, once the Frost Snow Pavilion is officially established, it can indeed go toe-to-toe with the Upper Three Sects, but in terms of heritage and connections, your Frost Snow Pavilion is still somewhat shallow."
As she spoke, a hint of a smile appeared in Qian Renxue's eyes.
Once the Frost Snow Pavilion was officially established, she could focus on handling matters in the imperial palace, while matters outside the palace could basically be left to the Frost Snow Pavilion to handle.
With coordination from the inside and outside, her workload would become much lighter.
"Meals must be eaten one bite at a time. Heritage can be accumulated slowly, and connections can be built gradually once the Frost Snow Pavilion is established."
"Sister, are you going back tonight, or will you stay at my residence to Cultivate?"
Ye Xi looked at Qian Renxue, her eyes filled with inquiry.
"I won't go back tonight; I'll stay at your residence."
After a moment of contemplation, Qian Renxue made her decision.
Soon, the group returned to the residence and headed toward their respective rooms.
There were plenty of spare rooms in the residence, so Qian Renxue and She Long each found a spare room and settled in.
The next morning, at dawn.
Just as the horizon began to turn a pale white, Qian Renxue took She Long and returned to the Tiandou Royal Palace.
In the Tiandou Royal Palace, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, immediately began ordering people to transport construction Materials to Ye Xi and dispatched some craftsmen from the palace to help with the establishment of the Frost Snow Pavilion.
After finishing all the arrangements, Xue Qinghe returned to the Crown Prince's palace to rest.
However, not long after resting, a guard reported from outside the palace.
"Your Highness, School Master Ning is here."
The guard's voice echoed into the palace from the entrance.
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe immediately put down his teacup and walked out of the palace.
Just as he arrived outside the palace, Xue Qinghe saw the smiling Ning Fengzhi, as well as Bone Douluo Gu Rong standing behind him.
"Teacher, what brings you here?"
Xue Qinghe bowed to Ning Fengzhi, his refined voice full of respect.
"Qinghe, I heard some things yesterday, so I came to confirm the situation with you."
After Ning Fengzhi reached out to help Xue Qinghe up, they walked into the palace together.
Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi sat down in the main hall, while Gu Rong stood behind Ning Fengzhi.
"Qinghe, as far as I know, many Spirit Masters suddenly appeared in Heaven Dou City yesterday."
"If my investigation is correct, they were once a subordinate Sect of the Clear Sky Sect. I wonder why they would come to Heaven Dou City."
As he spoke, Ning Fengzhi reached for the teacup and poured a cup of tea for himself and Xue Qinghe.
He had already investigated some things yesterday, which was why he came to confirm with Xue Qinghe today.
"So that's what this is about."
"Teacher, you may not know, but although they were once a subordinate Sect of the Clear Sky Sect, they have now joined a new force: the Frost Snow Pavilion, which is why they have come to Heaven Dou City."
Xue Qinghe picked up his teacup and explained calmly.
"Frost Snow Pavilion?"
"As far as I know, there doesn't seem to be a force called 'Frost Snow Pavilion' in Heaven Dou City."
A thoughtful look appeared in Ning Fengzhi's eyes, and his tone was measured.
"Teacher, it is normal that you don't know."
"Because the Frost Snow Pavilion has just been established and is not yet officially completed."
Xue Qinghe gently rotated the teacup in his hand, his gaze calmly assessing the Ning Fengzhi before him.
"I see."
"Then what is the strength of the Frost Snow Pavilion?"
Ning Fengzhi asked with a faint smile.
"At the moment, the Frost Snow Pavilion possesses two Titled Douluo and three Spirit Douluo."
Xue Qinghe smiled, not hiding anything.
"To think there are two Titled Douluo."
Ning Fengzhi nodded gently, but there was not much surprise in his eyes.
"Then who is the Pavilion Master of the Frost Snow Pavilion?"
Ning Fengzhi's expression did not change as he asked calmly.
"The Pavilion Master of the Frost Snow Pavilion has been quite well-known in Heaven Dou City recently; Teacher, you should have heard of her..."
Before Xue Qinghe could finish his sentence, he saw Ning Fengzhi slowly speak a name.
"Is it Ye Xi?"
Although he was asking, Ning Fengzhi's voice was very certain.
"Mm, you are correct, Teacher. It is indeed Ye Xi."
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, confirming that Ning Fengzhi was right.
"Truly, heroes are produced from the youth since ancient times."
"At such a young age, to be able to establish such a large force."
"Qinghe, could you introduce us? I would like to invite her to visit our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as a guest."
Ning Fengzhi revealed a gentle smile, and his words gave people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.
"That is naturally possible."
"Teacher, what is the time?"
Xue Qinghe looked at the Ning Fengzhi before him and asked softly.
"Let it be tomorrow."
"I will have to trouble you, Qinghe."
Ning Fengzhi put down his teacup and looked at Xue Qinghe with a gentle gaze.
"Teacher, you are joking."
"What trouble is this? Later, when I have time, I will go find Ye Xi and tell her about it."
Xue Qinghe patted his chest, indicating that this was no trouble at all.
"Mm, there are still some matters in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School that haven't been handled, so we will head back first."
As the words fell, Ning Fengzhi stood up and walked straight out of the palace.
"Teacher, let me see you off."
Xue Qinghe also stood up and walked beside Ning Fengzhi.
It was not until he had escorted Ning Fengzhi to the entrance of the imperial palace that Xue Qinghe stopped in his tracks.
Watching the gradually receding figure of Ning Fengzhi, Xue Qinghe's eyes narrowed involuntarily.
"What is that old fox Ning Fengzhi plotting again?"
"I must tell Ye Xi later to be on guard against Ning Fengzhi."
Xue Qinghe thought secretly to himself, but he did not stop, walking straight back toward his palace.