Chapter 43

However, there are both advantages and disadvantages; some people cannot bear it and need to rest for a period; a large number of fire seeds are distributed, and soul masters lacking innate soul power and with stalled cultivation are also gradually joining.

Under my deliberate control of the spread speed, for now I only control the surrounding villages; once fifty percent of the personnel level up, I will then begin to expand.

A Li paused for a moment before saying: "I will quickly bring the surrounding small villages under control, then gradually expand to Gengxin City; finally, I will grasp the lifeline of the mineral resources, as long as I control Gengxin City, which is renowned for forging."

That whatever hidden weapon you mentioned will be subject to great restrictions.

However, you need to be careful; once he becomes the Sea God, it will be troublesome; the mineral resources in the sea are far more abundant than those on land.

Yang Yun gave a light laugh and said: "I know, so I have already planned it; once the Po Tian Sect is on the right track, I will first get hold of the Heart of the Sea God."

The New Year is approaching; before the New Year, we should not expand; we need to increase the years of the soul rings, and it is also time to add a soul ring to my second martial soul.

"Mm!" A Li responded.

After cutting off contact, Yang Yun used the Flame Spear Chongli to blast open a large amount of space in the mountain wall behind the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye; the extra space will become a new medicinal herb plantation.

Elder Yang Wudi is still on his way here; Dugu Bo, you and the Grand Elder will guard this medicinal garden; do not let any accidents happen here.

At this moment, Dugu Bo has already helped Du Gu Yan absorb the fire seed.

"Come with me." Yang Yun looked at Du Gu Yan, and soul power wrapped both of them as they flew into the sky.

Du Gu Yan secretly observed Yang Yun, this person who was only one or two years younger than herself was already a Title Douluo stronger than her grandfather.

Moreover, possessing two hundred-thousand-year spirit rings, he stands out among Title Douluo.

It's simply unbelievable, to the point that no one would believe it if spoken! Tian Dou Empire, Tiandu Royal Academy; Yang Yun casually set Du Gu Yan down on the ground.

"I want to see Ye Lingling, preferably now." Yang Yun said bluntly.

Du Gu Yan was astonished at Yang Yun's speed; if it were her grandfather, he definitely wouldn't have arrived at Tian Dou City this quickly.

Could it be because of those wings? "Lingling should be in the dormitory now; Sect Master, let me take you inside." Du Gu Yan said somewhat cautiously.

At this moment, Xue Beng, swaggering out from the doorway, saw Du Gu Yan about to greet him, but instead saw Du Gu Yan speaking respectfully to the young man beside her.

He couldn't help but be startled in his heart.

After all, Dugu Bo is an honored guest of her uncle's household, someone Du Gu Yan treats with such caution.

I certainly can't act foolishly now and go about pretending to be a spoiled young master.

"Yanyan, wasn't it said that the arrogant Teacher Qin Ming took you out for a spirit battle? How did you come back so quickly?" Xue Beng asked with a teasing smile.

Du Gu Yan crossed her arms, looking at Xue Beng, and said: "Prince Xue Beng, my grandfather wanted to see me, so I paused the spirit battle and came back; if there's nothing else, let's leave it at that."

"Sect Master, please!"

At this moment, Xue Beng, who hadn't yet reacted, felt a jolt in his heart; the meaning carried by the two words 'Sect Master' was entirely different when spoken by Du Gu Yan.

It seems I need to quickly meet my uncle; could Dugu Bo have already joined some sect? Xue Beng's eyes followed Yang Yun's movements, staring fixedly at his appearance; his mind continuously searched for any image data of this person.

He had absolutely no impression of him.

"Prince Xue Beng, where should we go next to have fun?"

Xue Beng glanced at his own foundation, then hehehed with a laugh: "Of course it's wherever you want to go; hehehe."

It's not too late to keep up the act for half a day; we can't reveal our true selves at this moment.

The Tian Dou Royal Academy is Xue Qinghe's turf.

Everywhere are the crown prince's spies.

Below the girls' dormitory building. Before even arriving, they could see from afar that Yu Tianheng and Shi Mo brothers, as well as Ao Si Luo, were all waiting downstairs.

Du Gu Yan's expression changed slightly; she cautiously glanced at Yang Yun's calm demeanor, then hurried forward to grab Yu Tianheng's arm.

"Tianheng, the person accompanying me is a Title Douluo; you all hurry away, I'll explain later."

Yu Tianheng's originally slightly displeased heart instantly turned as cold as if it had entered a freezer.

Even after taking a deep breath, he could hardly suppress his violently pounding heart and breath; he said in a low voice: "Yanyan, then I'll step aside; if anything happens, you must tell me—my grandfather is a ninety-fifth-rank Super Douluo."

"Moreover, he dotes on me."

Having said that, Yu Tianheng pulled along Shi Mo brothers and Ao Si Luo and left first.

Du Gu Yan returned to Yang Yun's side and explained: "Yu Tianheng is my boyfriend; he probably came to see me after hearing I was back; I didn't reveal the Sect Master's identity or our relationship."

"Hmm, let's go call her; rest assured I won't make things difficult for her." Yang Yun said calmly.

Du Gu Yan let out a long sigh of relief, hurried up the dormitory building; seeing Ye Lingling sitting on the bed cultivating, she slowly approached.

Not long after, Ye Lingling finished cultivating, opened her eyes to look at Du Gu Yan, and asked curiously: "Yanyan, do you have something to ask me?"

Normally, when Du Gu Yan returns to the dormitory, she would never dare to approach so rudely, let alone linger for a long time.

Du Gu Yan hesitated for a moment, then said directly: "My grandfather has joined a sect as an offering; the Sect Master wishes to meet you."

"Lingling, what do you think? Do you want to meet?"

Ye Lingling's calm eyes gazed at Du Gu Yan's eyes: "If I don't meet, will it affect you?"

"I don't know, but I won't use myself and my grandfather to coerce you into meeting; whether to meet or not, it's entirely up to you." Du Gu Yan said firmly.

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling fell silent for a long time.

In the end, she still gently nodded: "Alright, let's meet; I'd like to meet at the Tian Dou Royal Academy; your Sect Master surely won't do anything excessive."

The two went downstairs together.

At this moment, Yu Tianheng, the more he thought about it, the more something felt off; he had Ao Si Luo urgently inform Qin Ming of this; at the same time, Yu Tianheng went straight to find the dean of the Tian Dou Royal Academy, Meng Shenji.

However, he was told that the dean was currently receiving distinguished guests and it was inconvenient to see him.

Inside the dean's room.

Meng Shenji was in conversation with Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.

"Young Master, the person you're seeking; is currently at the Tian Dou Royal Academy girls' dormitory building."

"Bang!"

Xue Qinghe's cup in his hand was instantly crushed; this sudden situation left Meng Shenji somewhat dazed.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I don't know which aspects of the academy you find dissatisfying?" Meng Shenji inquired cautiously, while simultaneously reviewing everything that had recently happened at the academy.

Besides the avalanche and causing trouble, there's nothing else worth noting.

Xue Qinghe calmly took out a gold-thread handkerchief, wiped his hands, changed into the fresh outer robe brought by the attendant, and rose to leave.

Showing a gentle smile, he said: "Dean, Qinghe still has some private matters to attend to; I won't disturb you further with the academy's affairs. There's no major issue; if there's a chance next time, it's not too late to listen."

Behind the seemingly smiling eyes lay an inexplicable obsession and a yandere tendency.

(End of chapter)