Chapter 31: with translation of chapter title

Gu Xuan no longer hesitated, took a sip of tea and said directly: "Big brother, this matter is simple for you. I'm not here to enroll, right? I want to borrow something from you."

But we need to be faithful: Let's translate each Chinese sentence precisely.

Gu Xuan no longer hesitated, took a sip of tea and said directly: "Big brother, this matter is simple for you. I'm not here to enroll, right? I want to borrow something from you."

Gu Xuan also didn't hesitate any longer; he took a sip of tea and said directly, "Big brother, this matter is simple for you. I'm not here to enroll, right? I want to borrow something from you."

We'll translate: "Gu Xuan no longer hesitated, took a sip of tea, and said directly: 'Big brother, this matter is simple for you. I'm not here to enroll, right? I want to borrow something from you.'"

We need to keep the quotes and punctuation roughly.

Upon hearing that, Xue Qinghe gave Gu Xuan a disdainful look and said: "Borrow something? You, the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, what is there that you don't have?"

Xue Qinghe gave Gu Xuan a disdainful look and said, "Borrow something? You, the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, what is there that you don't have?"

We'll translate: "Xue Qinghe gave Gu Xuan a glance and said: 'Borrow something? You, the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, what is there that you don't have?'"

Note: "..."

Gu Xuan hehe smiled and replied: "Of course there is."

"Gu Xuan hehe smiled, replied: 'Of course there is.'"

Xue Qinghe didn't refuse and said: "Spit it out, what mischief are you up to?"

"Xue Qinghe didn't refuse, said: 'Spit it out, what mischief are you up to?'"

Upon hearing this, if it weren't someone as close to her as Gu Xuan, one would absolutely not believe she could say such a thing.

"Upon hearing this, if it weren't someone as close to her as Gu Xuan, one would absolutely not believe she could say such a thing."

However, Gu Xuan is used to her, so when she interacts with him she doesn't put on her usual act in front of others.

"However, Gu Xuan is used to her, so when she interacts with him she doesn't put on her usual act in front of others."

"It's not a big deal; you have a garden in the east of the city, right? I want to take my teammates there to play sometime," Gu Xuan said softly.

"'It's not a big deal, you have a garden in the east of the city, right? I want to take my teammates there to play sometime.' Gu Xuan said softly."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's brows furrowed slightly, but upon seeing Gu Xuan's expectant look, he finally nodded helplessly.

"Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's brows furrowed slightly, but seeing Gu Xuan's expectant look, he finally nodded helplessly."

"You brat, you know that place is my private residence, right? Going there is fine with me, and with my token no one will stop you, but why do you want to bring your classmates there?" Xue Qinghe still couldn't help asking the reason.

"'You brat, you know that place is my private residence, right? Going there is fine with me; with my token no one will stop you, but why do you want to bring your classmates there?' Xue Qinghe still couldn't help asking the reason."

Gu Xuan hehe smiled and replied: "Big brother, that place can be said to have the best environment in all of Heaven Dou City; it's not that regular training is too tough, I just want to take them to relax."

"Gu Xuan hehe smiled and replied: 'Big brother, that place can be said to have the best environment in all of Heaven Dou City; it's not that regular training is too tough, I just want to take them to relax.'"

After saying that, Gu Xuan added: "Don't worry, it's just the Royal Battle Team plus me, eight people total; we won't damage anything inside."

"After saying that, Gu Xuan added: 'Don't worry, it's just the Royal Battle Team plus me, eight people total; we won't damage anything inside.'"

Upon hearing that, Xue Qinghe nodded and said: "You're not completely stupid; you still thought to ask my opinion. I agree, but try to go as little as possible—I don't like crowds there."

"Xue Qinghe nodded upon hearing that, then said: 'You're not completely stupid, you still thought to ask my opinion; I agree, but try to go as little as possible—I don't like crowds there.'"

Actually, the fact that Xue Qinghe could agree to this surprised Gu Xuan, because he roughly guessed that place should be where Xue Qinghe drops his disguise and appears as Qian Renxue.

"Actually, the fact that Xue Qinghe could agree to this surprised Gu Xuan, because he roughly guessed that place should be where Xue Qinghe drops his disguise and appears as Qian Renxue."

Gu Xuan has been to Qian Renxue's forest garden many times, but he has never seen an outsider there; only Ning Fengzhi occasionally gets to go a few times.

"Qian Renxue's that forest garden, Gu Xuan has been there many times, but he has never seen an outsider there; only Ning Fengzhi occasionally can go a few times."

Qian Renxue agreeing to let Gu Xuan bring people there really surprised him.

"Qian Renxue agreeing to let Gu Xuan bring people there really surprised Gu Xuan."

But more so, he felt delighted, because the environment there is truly excellent—having everything one could want—and it's absolutely a holy spot for dates.

"But more so, he felt delighted, because the environment there is truly excellent, having everything one could want; it's absolutely a holy spot for dates."

Gu Xuan was thinking that when everyone gets tired someday, he would take Du Gu Yan there to play; the beautiful scenery plus the handsome and charming Gu Xuan—wouldn't that make Du Gu Yan's heart flutter?

"Gu Xuan was thinking that when everyone gets tired someday, he would take Du Gu Yan there to play; the beautiful scenery plus the handsome and charming Gu Xuan—wouldn't that make Du Gu Yan's heart flutter?"

Upon hearing that, Gu Xuan happily nodded, went straight to Xue Qinghe's side to pinch his shoulders and pound his legs, but Xue Qinghe stopped him from pounding his legs.

"Gu Xuan heard the words, nodded happily, went straight to Xue Qinghe's side to pinch his shoulders and pound his legs, but when pounding his legs he was stopped by him."

"I knew you weren't being nice for no reason—no gain without deceit. All right then? If you're fine, get lost; I still have official duties to attend to." Xue Qinghe took a sip of tea and said lightly.

"'I knew you were being overly attentive for no reason—scheming equals theft. All right now? If you're fine, get lost; I still have government affairs to handle.' Xue Qinghe took a sip of tea and said lightly."

"How could there be nothing? I finally came all this way—I have to join you for a meal." Gu Xuan said with a smile.

"'Where could there be nothing wrong? It's not easy to come here once; I must accompany you for a meal.' Gu Xuan said with a smile."

"It's still a long way until dinner; all you do is play and eat. If the teacher knew you were slacking off all day, do you think he'd be angry?" Xue Qinghe glanced at Gu Xuan and said lightly.

"'It's still a long way until dinner; all day you just know how to play and eat. If the teacher knew you slacked off all day, do you think he'd be angry?' Xue Qinghe glanced at Gu Xuan and said lightly."

Gu Xuan waved his hand indifferently and replied: "Ah, you have no idea what I've been through today."

"Gu Xuan waved his hand indifferently and replied: 'Ah, you have no idea what I went through today.'"

Xue Qinghe became interested and said: "How come, with your strength, there's still something that could give you trouble?"

"Xue Qinghe became interested and said: 'How come, with your strength, there's still something that can give you trouble?'"

Gu Xuan looked helpless and replied: "You mean Teacher Qin, right?"

"Gu Xuan looked helpless and replied: 'Teacher Qin knows, right?'"

Xue Qinghe nodded: "Naturally I know—he's the youngest Heaven Dou–level teacher at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and a genius with the potential to become a future Title Douluo."

"Xue Qinghe nodded: 'Naturally I know; he's the youngest Heaven Dou Rank teacher at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and also a genius with the greatest potential to become a Titled Douluo in the future.'"

"Look, you've said all that—this morning he personally stepped onto the stage and fought us in a spirit battle. I've only just joined the Royal Battle Team two days ago, and as a Spirit Emperor he crushed us little Spirit Masters like squashing chicks—I almost had my hair burned off." Gu Xuan recounted today's morning ordeal with indignation.

"'Look, you've said all that; this morning he personally went onto the stage and fought us in Soul Battle. I only just joined the Royal Battle Team two days ago, and as a Soul Emperor he beat us little Soul Elders like squashing chicks—I almost had my hair burned off.' Gu Xuan recounted today's morning incident with an indignant expression."

Upon hearing that, Xue Qinghe smirked unkindly and said: "Heh, it seems Teacher Qin really emphasizes your practical training."

"Xue Qinghe heard that and his unsympathetic mouth smiled: 'Hehe, it seems Teacher Qin really emphasizes your practical training.'"

Gu Xuan pursed his lips and said: "Indeed he values it—if he didn't, how could he be so harsh?"

"Gu Xuan pursed his lips and said: 'Indeed he values it; if he didn't value it, how could he be so harsh?'"

……After the matter was settled, Gu Xuan also began to chat idly with Xue Qinghe, deepening their friendship.

"……After the matter was settled, Gu Xuan also began to chat idly with Xue Qinghe, deepening their friendship."

Note: The ellipsis "…………" should be kept as is—we'll output exactly as given: "……After the matter was settled, Gu Xuan also began to chat idly with Xue Qinghe, deepening their friendship."

Gu Xuan and Xue Qinghe had dinner together; after finishing, Gu Xuan left because there was training the next day.

"Gu Xuan and Xue Qinghe ate dinner together; after finishing dinner Gu Xuan left, because there was training the next day."

Watching Gu Xuan's retreating back, Xue Qinghe's originally warm smile gradually faded, his gaze turning indifferent as he returned to his study to continue working.

"Xue Qinghe watched Gu Xuan's departing back; his originally warm smile gradually faded, his gaze turning indifferent as he returned to the study to continue working."

Despite his busy schedule, only Gu Xuan could make him willing to set aside some time to stay with him.

"He has a busy day of affairs, and only Gu Xuan can make him willing to delay some time to accompany him."

Not to mention that Spear Snake and Spiny Pigdon't understand; sometimes even Gu Xuan can't fathom Xue Qinghe's—no, Qian Renxue's—true thoughts.

"Not to mention that snake spears and spiky pigs don't understand; sometimes Gu Xuan can't even guess what Xue Qinghe is thinking—no, it should be Qian Renxue's true thoughts."

As for romance, Gu Xuan doesn't think a twenty‑year‑old mature beauty like Qian Renxue would be interested in a twelve‑year‑old brat like him—when they first met, he was still under nine years old.

"As for the matter of love, Gu Xuan doesn't think that the twenty‑year‑old mature beauty Qian Renxue would look at a twelve‑year‑old brat like him; when they first met, he was still under nine years old."

Even if Qian Renxue is a hopeless romantic in the original story, she wouldn't fall for a little brat, would she?

"Even if Qian Renxue in the original story is a love‑addict, she wouldn't fall for a little brat, would she?"

Although Gu Xuan has become quite mature now, in her presence he still acts like a little brother—a genuine one.

"Although Gu Xuan is now quite mature, in front of her he always acts like a little brother—a genuine little brother."

Moreover, Gu Xuan doesn't really care what Qian Renxue thinks of him; as long as she doesn't reject him, that's enough—and it leaves room for future use and maneuvering.

"However, Gu Xuan also doesn't care what Qian Renxue thinks of him; as long as she doesn't reject him, that's enough. This way there remains room for future use and detours."

After leaving the palace, Gu Xuan went straight to the most luxurious hotel in Heaven Dou City, ordered many rare delicacies to go, and then returned to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"After leaving the Imperial Palace, Gu Xuan went straight to the most luxurious hotel in Heaven Dou City, ordered many rare delicacies to go, and then returned to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

By the time Gu Xuan returned, it was already night—around nine o'clock. He went straight to the living room, took the food out of his soul tool, and called everyone to enjoy a late‑night snack.

"When Gu Xuan returned, it was already night, about nine o'clock; he went straight to the living room, took out the food from the Soul Tool, and then called everyone to have a late‑night snack."

Everyone was eager to eat; after enjoying a hearty meal, they returned to the mimic training ground to practice. These two days Gu Xuan has pushed them hard, and each of them wants to quickly strengthen their physique and soul power, so when the time comes they can absorb a fourth soul ring that exceeds their current level.

"Everyone is a food‑lover; after eating heartily they returned to the Illusion Training Ground to train. These two days Gu Xuan has stimulated them, and each wants to quickly strengthen their physique and soul power, so that later the fourth Soul Ring can be absorbed at a higher level."

Gu Xuan also told them the true use of whale glue; although they found it hard to believe, he still had their families spend a lot of money to purchase it.

"Gu Xuan also told them the true use of whale gelatin; although they each found it hard to believe, he still had his family spend heavily to buy it for them."

However, the elders of their families looked at them differently; if Gu Xuan hadn't stressed that the key couldn't be made public yet, they would have wanted to pull each other's ears to explain.

"However, the elders of the families looked at them with somewhat different gazes; if it weren't for Gu Xuan stressing that the key cannot yet be made public, they would rather grab each other's ears to explain."

The next morning everyone got up and trained with Gu Xuan, had breakfast after training, and then proceeded to combat practice.

"The next morning everyone got up and trained with Gu Xuan; after training they ate breakfast, then had practical training."

Since the morning was combat training, they went straight to the Heaven Dou Grand Spirit Arena in the afternoon.

"Because the morning was practical training, the afternoon they went straight to the Heaven Dou Grand Soul Battle Arena."

Although the schedule lists theory in the morning and practice in the afternoon, that applies only to ordinary members of the Royal Battle Team—i. e., the second team.

"Although the schedule arranges theory in the morning and practice in the afternoon, that's for ordinary members of the Royal Battle Team, i. e., the second team."

For the first team, it was like that only for the first few months; after that they basically planned their own schedule.

"Their first team was like that for the first few months, but afterward they basically planned things themselves."

This was also Gu Xuan's first time visiting the Grand Spirit Arena; although he had often been to Heaven Dou City before, he had never gone there.

"This is also Gu Xuan's first time coming to the Grand Soul Battle Arena; although the former Gu Xuan often came to Heaven Dou City, he had never gone there before."

Although the Grand Spirit Arena is an excellent place to temper spirit masters, Gu Xuan has the resources of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect and the support of his grandfather Gu Rong, a Title Douluo, so his education has been top‑notch.

"Although the Grand Soul Battle Arena is a place that intensely trains Soul Masters, Gu Xuan has the resources of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect and the support of his grandfather Gu Rong, a Titled Douluo, so his education has been top‑notch."

Moreover, Gu Xuan himself is diligent and disciplined, so his achievements far surpass those of his peers.

"Moreover, Gu Xuan himself is diligent and self‑disciplined, so his achievements far surpass those of his peers among Soul Masters."

Upon entering the Heaven Dou Grand Spirit Arena, he was greeted by a sea of people; this is the largest spirit arena in the Heaven Dou Empire, capable of holding up to eighty thousand people at once.

"Upon entering the Heaven Dou Grand Soul Battle Arena, what greeted him was a sea of people; this is the largest Soul Battle Arena in the Heaven Dou Empire, large enough to accommodate eighty thousand people at once."

In the original story, the preliminary round of the All‑Continent Advanced Spirit Academy Elite Tournament for Tang San's cohort was held here, which shows just how massive the venue is.

"In the original story, the preliminary round of the All‑Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament for Tang San's cohort was held here, which shows how terrifying its scale is."

The daily turnover and profits here are beyond what ordinary people could even imagine in a lifetime.

"Here, the daily turnover and profit are beyond what ordinary people could imagine in a lifetime."

PS: Typos will be corrected later.

"ps: Correct typos first, then revise."

Today I'm busy, so just one chapter; I'll fill in the rest later.

"Today I'm busy, so just one chapter; I'll make up for it later."

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Make sure to keep punctuation and quotes as in translation. We'll keep double quotes for spoken lines.

Check each translation for fidelity.

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Gu Xuan no longer hesitated, took a sip of tea and said directly: "Big brother, this matter is simple for you. I'm not here to enroll, right? I want to borrow something from you."

Our translation: "Gu Xuan no longer hesitated, took a sip of tea, and said directly: 'Big brother, this matter is simple for you. I'm not here to enroll, right? I want to borrow something from you.'"

Check: "..."

Upon hearing that, Xue Qinghe gave Gu Xuan a disdainful look and said: "Borrow something? You, the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, what is there that you don't have?"

Translation: "Xue Qinghe gave Gu Xuan a glance and said: 'Borrow something? You, the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, what is there that you don't have?'"

Check: "..."

Gu Xuan hehe smiled and replied: "Of course there is."

Translation: "Gu Xuan hehe smiled, replied: 'Of course there is.'"

Check: "..."

Xue Qinghe didn't refuse and said: "Spit it out, what mischief are you up to?"

Translation: "Xue Qinghe didn't refuse, said: 'Spit it out, what mischief are you up to?'"

Check: "..."

Upon hearing this, if it weren't someone as close to her as Gu Xuan, one would absolutely not believe she could say such a thing.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, if it weren't someone as close to her as Gu Xuan, one would absolutely not believe she could say such a thing."

Check: "..."

However, Gu Xuan is used to her, so when she interacts with him she doesn't put on her usual act in front of others.

Translation: "However, Gu Xuan is used to her, so when she interacts with him she doesn't put on her usual act in front of others."

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "'It's not a big deal, you have a garden in the east of the city, right? I want to take my teammates there to play sometime.' Gu Xuan said softly."

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's brows furrowed slightly, but seeing Gu Xuan's expectant look, he finally nodded helplessly."

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "'You brat, you know that place is my private residence, right? Going there is fine with me; with my token no one will stop you, but why do you want to bring your classmates there?' Xue Qinghe still couldn't help asking the reason."

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "Gu Xuan hehe smiled and replied: 'Big brother, that place can be said to have the best environment in all of Heaven Dou City; it's not that regular training is too tough, I just want to take them to relax.'"

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "After saying that, Gu Xuan added: 'Don't worry, it's just the Royal Battle Team plus me, eight people total; we won't damage anything inside.'"

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "Xue Qinghe nodded upon hearing that, then said: 'You're not completely stupid, you still thought to ask my opinion; I agree, but try to go as little as possible—I don't like crowds there.'"

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "Actually, the fact that Xue Qinghe could agree to this surprised Gu Xuan, because he roughly guessed that place should be where Xue Qinghe drops his disguise and appears as Qian Renxue."

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "Qian Renxue's that forest garden, Gu Xuan has been there many times, but he has never seen an outsider there; only Ning Fengzhi occasionally can go a few times."

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "Qian Renxue agreeing to let Gu Xuan bring people there really surprised Gu Xuan."

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "But more so, he felt delighted, because the environment there is truly excellent, having everything one could want; it's absolutely a holy spot for dates."

Check: "..."

"..."

Translation: "Gu Xuan was thinking that when everyone gets tired someday, he would take Du Gu Yan there to play; the beautiful scenery plus the handsome and charming Gu Xuan—wouldn't that make Du Gu Yan's heart flutter?"

Check: "..."

Gu Xuan heard the words, happily nodded, went straight to Snow Clear River's side to massage his shoulders and beat his legs, but he stopped him when he tried to beat his legs.

"I knew you wouldn't come without an ulterior motive; you're either scheming or stealing. If it's fine, then get lost—I still have government affairs to handle." Snow Clear River took a sip of tea and said lightly.

"How could there be nothing? I finally came here; I ought to keep you company for a meal." Gu Xuan said with a smile.

"It's still a long way until dinner; all you do is play and eat. If the teacher knew you were slacking off all day, do you think he'd be angry?" Snow Clear River glanced at Gu Xuan and said lightly.

Gu Xuan waved his hand indifferently and replied, "Ah, you have no idea what I went through today."

Snow Clear River became interested and said, "How come, with your strength, there's still something that can give you trouble?"

Gu Xuan looked helpless and replied, "You know, Teacher Qin?"

Snow Clear River nodded: "Of course I know—he's the youngest Tian Dou–level instructor at the Royal Tian Dou Academy, and a genius with the greatest potential to reach Titled Douluo in the future."

"Look, you said all that—this morning he personally went onto the field to Soul Battle with us. I'd only just joined the Royal Battle Team two days ago, and as a Soul Emperor he beat us little Soul Elders like squashing chicks, nearly burning off my hair." Gu Xuan recounted this morning's incident with indignation.

Snow Clear River, hearing that, gave a smug smile and said, "Heh, looks like Teacher Qin really emphasizes your practical training."

Gu Xuan pursed his lips and said, "Indeed he values it; if he didn't, he couldn't be so harsh."

After the matter was settled, Gu Xuan also began chatting casually with Snow Clear River, deepening their bond.

Gu Xuan and Snow Clear River had dinner together; after finishing, Gu Xuan left because he had training the next day.

Snow Clear River watched Gu Xuan's departing back; his originally warm smile gradually faded, his gaze turning indifferent as he returned to the study to continue working.

He is busy with affairs all day, and only Gu Xuan can make him willing to delay some time to stay with him.

Not to mention that the Snake Spear and Spiny Porcine don't understand; sometimes Gu Xuan can't even guess Snow Clear River's—no, should be Qian Renxue's—true thoughts.

As for romance, Gu Xuan doesn't think that a twenty‑year‑old mature beauty like Qian Renxue would look at a twelve‑year‑old brat like him; when they first met, he was still under nine.

Even if Qian Renxue is a hopeless romantic in the original story, she wouldn't fall for a little brat, would she?

Although Gu Xuan is now quite mature, in front of her he always acts like a little brother—a true little brother.

Moreover, Gu Xuan doesn't really care what Qian Renxue thinks of him; as long as she doesn't reject him, that's enough. That leaves room for future use and indirect approaches.

After leaving the palace, Gu Xuan went straight to the most luxurious hotel in Tian Dou City, ordered many rare delicacies to go, and then returned to the Royal Tian Dou Academy.

By the time Gu Xuan returned, it was already night, around nine o'clock; he went straight to the living room, took the food out of the Soul Tool, and then called everyone to have a late‑night snack.

Everyone was eager to eat; after enjoying the meal, they returned to the Mimic Training Ground to train. These two days Gu Xuan has stimulated them, and each wants to quickly strengthen their physique and soul power, so that when the time comes they can absorb a fourth Soul Ring beyond their level.

Gu Xuan also told them the true use of whale glue; although they found it hard to believe, he still had their families spend heavily to purchase it.

However, the elders of their families looked at them differently; if Gu Xuan hadn't stressed that the key could not yet be made public, they would have loved to pull each other's ears to explain.

The next morning everyone got up and trained with Gu Xuan; after training they had breakfast, then proceeded to practical training.

Because the morning was practical training, they went straight to the Tian Dou Grand Soul Battle arena in the afternoon.

Although the schedule lists theory in the morning and practice in the afternoon, that applies only to ordinary members of the Royal Battle Team, i. e., the second team.

For the first team, it was like that only for the first few months; after that they basically planned their own schedule.

This was also Gu Xuan's first time coming to the Grand Soul Battle arena; although he had often visited Tian Dou City before, he had never gone there.

Although the Grand Soul Battle arena is an excellent place to train Soul Masters, Gu Xuan has the resources of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect and the support of his grandfather Gu Rong, a Titled Douluo, so his education has been top‑notch.

Moreover, Gu Xuan himself is diligent and self‑disciplined, so his achievements far surpass those of his peers.

Upon entering the Tian Dou Grand Soul Battle arena, they were met with a sea of people; this is the largest such arena in the Tian Dou Empire, capable of holding eighty thousand at once.

In the original story, the preliminary round of the All‑Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament that Tang San's cohort participated in was held here, which shows how massive its scale is.

Here, the daily turnover and profit are beyond what ordinary people could imagine in a lifetime.

ps: Typos will be corrected later.

Today I'm busy, so just one chapter; I'll make up the rest later.

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