Chapter 45: Xue Qinghe, you smell great!

Yang Yun slowly stood up and said, "I know today's amount of news is a bit hard to digest for you; you can go back and discuss with your elders before giving me an answer."

Ye Lingling's eyes were somewhat vacant as she stood up, looking at Yang Yun with a blank stare and said, "I'll do it as soon as possible!"

After speaking, Ye Lingling continued sitting on the stone bench without leaving; Yang Yun turned and walked back to the girls' dormitory building.

In the Tiandu Royal Academy, surely no one would attack Ye Lingling, right? As Yang Yun was thinking that, he suddenly sensed something and looked toward the distant large blue stone behind.

Opening the view of his external soul bone, Yang Yun could clearly see more than one person hiding in various places, gazing at Ye Lingling with tiger-like intensity.

Turning his steps that were originally leaving, he returned to Ye Lingling's side: "I didn't expect that studying at the Tiandu Royal Academy would also mean constantly facing noble covetousness; thus I should seriously consider my recruitment."

Ye Lingling gave a cold laugh and looked around; those greedy gazes seemed like hellish demons about to devour her.

"At this juncture, the matter is of great importance; only two people in the world possess the Nine Heart Crabapple martial soul; I need to obtain my father's consent, though I myself am quite moved."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yun crossed his arms and looked at Ye Lingling: "No problem, regardless of the outcome; you, Ye Lingling, will surely become a member of my Breaking Heaven Sect—rest assured."

"Let's go; I think these flies are also a nuisance for you."

Ye Lingling stood up and followed Yang Yun as they left.

Upon returning to the bottom of the girls' dormitory building, they saw the erected canopy and Yu Tianheng, Qin Ming, and others.

"Lingling, let me escort you back to the dormitory." Du Gu Yan saw Yang Yun nod, then hurriedly pulled Ye Lingling toward the dormitory building.

Xue Qinghe clenched the hand hidden in his sleeve, his face breaking into a spring-breeze smile: "I suppose this is the 'unknown Title Douluo' that classmate Yu Tianheng spoke of; I have long admired your reputation."

Yang Yun's gaze turned toward Xue Qinghe.

A few years ago, a brief glance almost resulted in Qian Renxue dragging him back to the Tiandu Empire.

This woman is just as pure crazy as his mother.

I just don't know whether, after hiding for years in the Tiandu Empire, she has reined in that overbearing nature.

"Long time no see, Xue 'big brother'!" Yang Yun walked over with a grin, opened his arms and gave Xue Qinghe a firm hug, emphasizing the last two characters.

He buried his nose in Xue Qinghe's neck, took a deep sniff, and whispered lowly, "Brother, you smell great!"

After saying that, he puffed out his chest.

This near-provocative action greatly satisfied some attribute deep in Xue Qinghe's eyes and made him feel fully provoked.

If it weren't for the crowd, Qian Renxue would truly want to drag Yang Yun back to the Crown Prince's Residence to lavish affection upon him.

To let him know how much she has missed him during this time.

Those around, seeing Xue Qinghe show no sign of resistance, initially halted their intention to step forward and stop him.

Then they uncertainly withdrew their action.

She Long and Ci Xue lurking in the dark hardly dared to witness this scene—the person the young master has been seeking all these years; he has actually become a Title Douluo.

Still, this is his conduct.

They generally felt he was taking advantage of the young master, yet wondered why the young master didn't push him away; bold ideas surfaced in the minds of the two Title Douluo, but they dared not speculate randomly—accepting a beating.

Meng Shenji's brain crashed; "Damn, is this an unknown Title Douluo? Seeing your actions, I suspect you two are as close as brothers can be."

"Are we just part of your play?" Yu Tianheng was also bewildered, but since Du Gu Yan isn't here, there's nothing to ask.

Moreover, the Shi Mo brothers and Ao Si Luo in the team felt somewhat lost, especially upon seeing Ye Lingling and Yang Yun return and noticing Ye Lingling repeatedly glancing at Yang Yun; they instantly felt nearly hopeless.

"This is a Title Douluo—how can we compete? Tell me."

"Now he's even acquainted with the empire's crown prince, his background and strength are maxed out; he's completely not an opponent."

Meng Shenji chimed in from the side: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, do you know this Excellency?"

Seeing that enough was enough, Yang Yun released Xue Qinghe and stepped back.

Xue Qinghe only felt the warmth before him rapidly cool; he quickly responded, "Yes, we met earlier in the Star Dou Great Forest; just haven't seen each other in years—I never expected you to have become a Title Douluo."

"Had I known it was Brother Yang, I would have gone straight to find you; why wait here in vain?"

"It's been years since we last met; Brother Yang, why not come back to my residence with me? I've already ordered a banquet prepared to welcome and cleanse you, so we can catch up properly."

Meng Shenji's eyes rolled about, his mind very active; it was clear he had nothing left to do here.

Staying longer would only be in the way.

Yu Tianheng is of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family; give him face over the Jade Yuan Shock; lend him a hand.

"Your Highness, since this Excellency and you are old acquaintances, we won't disturb your reunion; we'll take our leave now."

After saying that, seeing Xue Qinghe nod, he waved his hand behind him.

Qin Ming immediately grabbed Yu Tianheng and followed Meng Shenji's back, hurrying away.

Only after those people walked far did they breathe a sigh of relief—neither Yang Yun nor Xue Qinghe were someone they could casually provoke.

The principle is the best way to handle the result.

Only Yu Tianheng still gazed longingly at the girls' dormitory, sighing softly and feeling a bit lost.

As the team leader, Qin Ming understood the relationship between Du Gu Yan and Yu Tianheng; he patted Yu Tianheng's shoulder and said, "No need to overthink—often effective communication is the key to solving problems."

"Didn't she tell you to avoid her in advance? She's worried about your safety, so you should have confidence in Yan Yan; tomorrow, after she and Lingling return, we can talk properly."

After hearing that, Yu Tianheng felt much more at ease.

He also straightened his back, looking gratefully at Qin Ming: "Thank you, Teacher; tomorrow I will calmly talk with Yan Yan to understand how things developed."

Xue Qinghe and Yang Yun walked out of the Tiandu Royal Academy together amid the strange atmosphere.

Upon reaching the gate, Yang Yun turned and said, "Let's part here; thank you, Crown Prince, for seeing me off—I still have matters to attend to, so I won't trouble you further."

Xue Qinghe suddenly reached out and grabbed Yang Yun's shoulder; Yang Yun paused but did not dodge.

Though his fingers appeared gentle, they firmly gripped Yang Yun.

"Brother Yang, since you have matters to attend to, I won't insist; I hope next time we meet, you won't make excuses."

After saying that, Yang Yun was lightly embraced; to onlookers, the two seemed very close.

"How so? You don't dare go back to the Crown Prince's Residence with me?"

Xue Qinghe whispered in Yang Yun's ear: "Brother, you smell great!"

Yang Yun also moved to the ear of Xue Qinghe, exhaling warm air and said: "I haven't asked you yet about your cross-dressing as the Eldest Prince; if you want me to keep this secret, you have to exchange it with the imperial treasure, the Vast Sea Universe Cover!"

(End of chapter)