Chapter 37: Guyuena's Little Thoughts

Zhexian was slightly stunned, his gaze falling upon the young girl who had suddenly appeared before him.

Her long, silver-white hair shimmered with a soft luster under the sunlight, and her long dress danced lightly with the breeze, as if she were a fairy untainted by dust. Her eyes were as clear as water, yet held a hint of unfathomable depth.

"This is Tiandou Royal Academy." Zhexian nodded, his tone calm. "You are...?"

The silver-haired girl smiled slightly, a flash of cunning light passing through her eyes: "My name is Guyuena, and I have come to study at Tiandou Royal Academy. I heard this is one of the strongest academies on the continent, so I came specifically to pay a visit."

A flash of surprise crossed Zhexian's eyes, but he quickly returned to his calm state. He looked Guyuena up and down, pondering to himself.

"Is it her?"

"Since you are here to visit, then I shall take you inside to have a look." Zhexian smiled slightly and turned to the side, making a gesture of invitation.

He had actually already guessed Guyuena's identity.

"Then I'll trouble you." Guyuena walked past his side.

Zhexian turned and led Guyuena toward the inside of the academy. The two chatted along the way, and Guyuena behaved very appropriately, her words revealing a deep interest in the world of Soul Masters.

However, just as the two reached the plaza in the center of the academy, a clear voice came from behind: "Teacher Zhexian, long time no see."

Zhexian looked back and saw a young man wearing a luxurious robe walking toward them.

The man had a handsome face and a noble temperament; he was the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire—Xue Qinghe.

"It's you." Zhexian smiled slightly, his gaze having already seen through everything.

Xue Qinghe smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over Guyuena beside Zhexian, a trace of imperceptible coldness flashing in his eyes. He walked slowly to the front of the two, his tone gentle: "And this is?"

Guyuena smiled slightly and took the initiative to introduce herself: "My name is Guyuena, and I have come to study at Tiandou Royal Academy."

Xue Qinghe nodded, his gaze lingering on Guyuena for a moment before turning to Zhexian: "Teacher Zhexian, I have some matters I would like to discuss with you privately. Would that be convenient?"

Zhexian looked back at Guyuena, then nodded: "It is."

Seeing this, a trace of displeasure flashed in Guyuena's eyes, but she quickly masked it. She smiled slightly, her tone gentle: "Then you two go ahead and talk; I will walk around the academy by myself."

Having said that, Guyuena turned and left.

Her steps were light, and her silver-white hair fluttered in the wind, like a beautiful painting.

Xue Qinghe watched Guyuena leave, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

He turned his head to look at Zhexian, his tone carrying a hint of profound meaning: "Teacher Zhexian, where have you been all these years? How come there hasn't been any news at all?"

"I just went to explore some things; you don't need to know." Zhexian's expression was calm, his tone remaining indifferent as before.

Xue Qinghe chuckled, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness: "Since you are unwilling to say, then I will not ask further."

The two walked and talked, and before they knew it, they arrived at a secluded garden.

Xue Qinghe stopped, his gaze fixed directly on Zhexian, his tone suddenly becoming serious: "Zhexian, would you like to join the Spirit Hall?"

Xue Qinghe did not know why he had said these words; was he truly attracted to him?

Zhexian raised an eyebrow, his tone calm: "Why?"

Xue Qinghe's gaze was deep, his tone carrying a hint of sincerity: "The Heaven Dou Empire is already plagued by internal and external troubles, and the noble class is arrogant and domineering. Such an empire is simply not worth sacrificing for. Join the Spirit Hall and become my support, won't you?"

Zhexian was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "The affairs of the Heaven Dou Empire have nothing to do with me. I yearn more for freedom; I will not interfere in your affairs."

A trace of disappointment flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes, but she quickly masked it.

She smiled slightly, her tone remaining gentle: "No matter, I was just making a suggestion; you don't have to answer immediately. However, I hope you will consider it again."

Zhexian nodded, his tone indifferent: "Mm, I know."

Just at this moment, Xue Qinghe's gaze suddenly became soft, his tone carrying a hint of nostalgia: "Actually, all these years, I have been looking for you."

Xue Qinghe's figure moved slightly, and a golden light radiated from his body.

A moment later, the original Xue Qinghe disappeared, and in his place was a golden-haired girl.

The girl's appearance was stunningly beautiful, her temperament noble, her long golden hair as dazzling as sunlight, and her eyes held a hint of pride and gentleness.

Her beauty was not at all inferior to the Guyuena from just before, and even added a touch of heroic spirit.

"You still look better as you are now." Zhexian smiled slightly, not surprised by Qian Renxue's appearance.

Hearing this, a flash of joy appeared in Qian Renxue's eyes. She asked softly: "Then are you willing to help me?"

Zhexian stood there without speaking for a while.

"Besides Sea God Island, are there other Godhood Inheritances?"

The sudden question made Qian Renxue pause, but she still told him what she knew.

I suppose beauty is justice.

"It is rumored that Slaughter City hides the Godhood Inheritance of the Rakshasa God, but it seems no one has ever seen it."

"Slaughter City..." Zhexian repeated these four words.

Slaughter, killing; it seems like an interesting place.

Just at this moment, a light sound of footsteps came from afar.

Qian Renxue immediately used her soul bone skill, turning back into the appearance of Xue Qinghe in the blink of an eye.

Zhexian turned his head and saw Guyuena standing at the entrance of the garden, watching them with a calm gaze.

"It seems I have disturbed you two." Guyuena smiled slightly, her tone carrying a hint of faint teasing.

A trace of displeasure flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes, but she quickly masked it. She said indifferently: "Little sister, is there something you need?"

Guyuena walked slowly to the front of the two, her gaze lingering on Qian Renxue for a moment before turning to Zhexian: "I just wanted to ask if Teacher has time to continue showing me around the academy."

Zhexian nodded, his tone indifferent: "I can."

Seeing this, a hint of jealousy could not help but arise in Qian Renxue's heart. She gave Guyuena a cold look, her tone carrying a hint of warning: "Little sister, Teacher Zhexian is busy with official business; I'm afraid he doesn't have much time to accompany you."

Guyuena smiled slightly, her gaze carrying a hint of provocation: "It doesn't matter, I can wait. After all, Teacher has already promised me."

Qian Renxue frowned, just about to say something more, but was interrupted by Zhexian: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, you should head back first. Let's talk another day."

Hearing this, a trace of loss flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes, but she quickly returned to calm. She nodded, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness: "Fine, then I will take my leave first. Please consider what we just discussed."

Having said that, she turned and left, her golden hair shimmering with dazzling light under the sunlight.

Guyuena watched Qian Renxue leave, a trace of triumph flashing in her eyes. She turned her head to look at Zhexian, her tone carrying a hint of playfulness: "Teacher Zhexian, let us continue."

Zhexian glanced at her indifferently, his tone remaining calm.

"Silver Dragon King, why continue to keep up the pretense."

(End of chapter)