Chapter 54

People often say, first impressions are very important.

Most people's image in others' minds is greatly affected by the first impression.

As for Qian Renxue's first impression of Dai Xiyu, there is no doubt it is already very deep.

It was at this moment that a special prompt appeared in the upper left of Dai Xiyu's vision.

【Gain from Qian Renxue's fortune +200000】

Not much, only two hundred thousand, a six-figure number.

But the two actually only said one sentence to each other, showing how important first impressions are.

At first glance, Qian Renxue already felt some goodwill toward Dai Xiyu; this goodwill came from the heart and was very pure.

"Xue Qinghe" stood frozen in place, silently staring at Dai Xiyu, neither turning their eyes, making the atmosphere a bit stiff for a moment.

In outsiders' eyes, the two princes seemed to have a tense, confrontational air; neither wanted to look away first, as that would signify "retreat".

Seeing this "tit-for-tat" scene, Zhi Lin couldn't help but clear his throat and call out:

"Qinghe, the Star Luo Academy has come from afar; we should first invite them into the academy, right?"

After Zhi Lin spoke, Qian Renxue finally came to her senses; looking at Dai Xiyu's smiling gaze, she couldn't help but feel her face heat up.

However, under the cover of the angel soul bone, she showed no abnormality.

He gave an apologetic smile and said in a clear voice: "That's how it should be; I was rash."

The awkwardness eased, and Zhi Lin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The other party's identity is also that of a prince, and moreover almost certainly the future crown prince.

If Xue Qinghe and Dai Xiyu were to clash upon first meeting, the diplomatic relations between the two countries would likely run into problems.

The current Tiandou is somewhat weaker than Star Luo; as one of the three deans, he does not want to cause tension between the two nations within the academy.

After the greetings, Zhi Lin led the Star Luo party up the mountain into the institute's main campus, entering the central tallest building.

This is the residence of the deans and teachers, located at the exact center of the institute, convenient for handling various institute affairs.

No matter where something happens, the deans and teachers can reach the scene immediately.

After entering the deans' office, Dai Xiyu saw the other two deans.

The Chief Dean, named Meng Shenji, is an eighty-five-level Soul Master of the Control System, only one level below the old headmaster.

The Vice Dean, named Baobaoshan, is an eighty-three-level Soul Master of the Defense System.

These two deans, like the previous Third Dean Zhi Lin, all wear the black gold-threaded robes exclusive to Soul Douluo.

As the future crown prince of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Xiyu naturally had to interact with the three deans.

Then, after the conversation ended, Dean Zhi Lin, together with "Xue Qinghe" and the two students, escorted the Star Luo academy students to their lodgings.

One female student, accompanied by Li Ziying and Wang Xinyi from Star Luo, headed to the female dormitory.

The remaining people went together to the male dormitory.

The old headmaster is not a student, so he must stay in the deans' office, residing in the teachers' dormitory.

And Dai Xiyu, although a prince, is essentially a visiting student at heart, so he must stay in the student dormitory.

In fact, even the future crown prince "Xue Qinghe" is to stay in the male dormitory, except in a single room.

At the Tiandou Royal Academy, the dormitory management system is very strict, and this also received full support from Emperor Xuanye.

As a noble academy, the Tiandou Royal Academy's dormitories are actually quite luxurious; each is very spacious and beautifully decorated.

Even the bathrooms are equipped one per dormitory, very similar to university dormitories in my previous life.

The Star Luo delegation's dormitory is on the second floor, originally meant for five people to share one room.

However, due to Dai Xiyu's special status, following Qian Renxue's private suggestion, Dean Zhi Lin arranged a separate room for him alone.

After all, he is a prince; having some privileges is quite normal, and no one else objected.

After entering his quarters, Dai Xiyu turned to look at the people behind him and said to Dean Zhi Lin: "Dean Zhi Lin, I'd like to familiarize myself with the campus; could you assign someone to accompany me?"

After all, I will be staying here for several months, so getting to know the campus is necessary.

Zhi Lin thought for a moment, looked at the male student following behind, and said: "Chi Hao, you shall accompany His Highness Xiyu to get acquainted with the campus."

But unexpectedly, Dai Xiyu immediately interrupted, saying:

"Why not let His Highness Qinghe come instead? I also want to learn more about this Tiandou's top genius."

Hearing Dai Xiyu say that, Qian Renxue, who had never dared to look him in the eye, couldn't help but feel a bit surprised.

At the same time, she also felt a hint of nervousness.

For some reason, just thinking about being alone with Dai Xiyu made her heart inexplicably panic.

Meanwhile, Zhi Lin beside them slightly furrowed his brow.

Just now, the "tit-for-tat" standoff between these two imperial heirs is still fresh in mind.

Zhi Lin worries that if these two youngsters are left alone, something bad might happen.

Seems to know what Zhi Lin is thinking, Dai Xiyu said with a smile:

"Dean Zhi Lin, rest assured; I am not a troublemaker, and I am also very interested in the extraordinarily talented His Highness Qinghe, so I will not act rashly."

Hearing Dai Xiyu say that, Zhi Lin couldn't help but look toward "Xue Qinghe".

Although Qian Renxue is nervous, she cannot show the slightest timidity on the surface, otherwise how could she have concealed her female identity for so many years?

Thus, she spoke in that disguised clear voice, calmly saying:

"Since His Highness Xiyu is interested, I shall obey rather than merely show respect."

Seeing both indicate no problem, Dean Zhi Lin said no more and could only agree to Dai Xiyu's request.

Lodging arrangements having been made, Dean Zhi Lin let the male student named Chi Hao lead another group of four dormitory members to familiarize themselves with the campus.

He himself then left the dormitory building and returned to the deans' office.

Everyone else left, leaving only Qian Renxue and Dai Xiyu in the room.

Qian Renxue is a girl, and being alone in a room with Dai Xiyu, especially since she herself has developed a fondness for him, she inevitably feels a bit embarrassed.

However, she didn't know that Dai Xiyu had already seen through her true identity, so the embarrassment wasn't that strong.

Since only the two of them remain, even if Qian Renxue dared not look into Dai Xiyu's eyes, she now has to.

After all, letting one's gaze wander during conversation is very impolite.

And just as their eyes met, Qian Renxue felt her heartbeat pause for a moment, and her expression involuntarily froze again.

This is also understandable, after all, Dai Xiyu is now a "female assassin," and no one can evade the heaven-defying soul skill of the million-year-old skull.

However, Qian Renxue's current personality is quite unexpected to Dai Xiyu.

In memory, Qian Renxue's manner of acting was very decisive, and also rather efficient and talkative.

And now, the seventeen-year-old Qian Renxue is clearly more simple, completely lacking the scheming demeanor described in the original work.

(End of chapter)