Chapter 191: A Conversation with Qian Renxue

"I am truly curious how you guessed my identity."

Inside the Crown Prince's palace, Qian Renxue finally asked the question she had buried deep in her heart.

"Perhaps it is because you are too perfect," Shi Quan said with a smile. He could hardly say it was because he knew the original story.

"Too perfect?" Qian Renxue frowned, filling in the blanks herself: "You mean that having no flaws is sometimes the greatest flaw of all?"

Liu Erlong looked deeply at Yu Xiaogang, "Xiaogang, this time, no matter what, I will not let you leave my side again. Let me take care of you in the days to come."

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"This child understands. Everyone has desires. Once Brother Shi returns, I believe the things the Empire has prepared will surely move him."

Flender also nodded and said, "Sister Erlong, the palace is dangerous. You must take Xiaogang and leave quickly. I am worried the Empire will hand Xiaogang directly over to the people of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family."

"In the past, we neglected the importance of Spirit Theory too much. From Brother Shi's experiences, we can see that Spirit Master cultivation theory is also crucial. If developed well, this could also create a check and balance against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect." As she finished speaking, Qian Renxue's voice lowered.

"Do you think these events are coincidences?"

"This idea is excellent." Xue Ye stroked his beard with satisfaction, "To show our sincerity, and to demonstrate the Empire's regard for commoner Spirit Masters, you shall go to the Ministry of Works tomorrow and begin overseeing the expansion of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. As for Shi Quan's travels, you shall dispatch some experts to accompany him."

The person who arrived was none other than the Dean of Lanba Academy, Liu Erlong, the final corner of the Golden Iron Triangle.

Dugu Bo, standing to the side, immediately raised a faint, ambiguous smile at the corner of his mouth as he looked at Shi Quan.

Shi Quan coughed lightly, "Zhuqing, let's talk about it privately when we get back."

Dugu Yan said bluntly, "Why are you acting like we're parting forever? We can gather whenever we have time; don't make it sound like a life-and-death separation."

A figure in black cloth robes took advantage of the night's cover, bypassed the layers of guards, and silently slipped into the courtyard.

"Understood." Qian Renxue nodded with a smile, "However, since Brother Shi has Mr. Dugu guarding his side during his travels, I am worried that if we rashly dispatch soldiers to follow, Brother Shi might misunderstand that the Empire intends to monitor him."

Yu Xiaogang's heart trembled. He opened his mouth with some difficulty several times, only to find he could not say a word.

"Indeed, there is none." Qian Renxue nodded.

"Once Brother Shi finishes his travels, we can offer a high reward to invite him back to the academy for academic research. In this way, not only will the academy's students benefit, but we will also gain the reputation of treating nobles and commoners equally, and our Imperial family will also maintain a bond of favor with Brother Shi."

After sending Shi Quan away, Qian Renxue returned to the Imperial Palace.

"Back when I first joined the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Xue Beng had already used his reputation as a wastrel to cause trouble for me and Ning Rongrong."

Yu Feng chuckled, "Isn't it because I can't bear to part with our Sister Yanzi?"

Xue Beng's intentional obstruction was equivalent to weakening my influence and power; she had actually overlooked this point.

Qian Renxue was slightly silent, then nodded again.

"What is it?"

"Mm." Qian Renxue nodded slightly.

Qian Renxue said humbly, "This child still needs to work harder..."

Xue Ye nodded, "That is true, but to show the Empire's regard, you must still inquire about this matter."

"Of course, the most important thing is that if Brother Shi has any new theories, they can be published with the help of our Heaven Dou Empire. If Brother Shi can research a few more world-shaking theories, perhaps in the future, our Heaven Dou City could become a holy land for Spirit Masters just like Wuhun City."

Xue Ye then laughed, "Not bad, Qinghe, you have grown quite a bit. In the future, I can rest assured in handing the Empire over to you."

"That's right. Do you think there is anyone in this world who is perfect and without flaws?" Shi Quan chuckled and nodded. How Qian Renxue chose to fill in the blanks was her own business; as long as he followed her lead and gave an ambiguous answer, it would suffice.

"Later, when Shrek Academy joined the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Xue Beng also went to cause trouble for that group from Shrek, though I stopped him at the time."

"That's right!" Flender said viciously, "We were all deliberately framed by Dugu Bo and Shi Quan and their lot."

"That works." Shi Quan nodded, "Then I will head back first. If there are other matters, you can have someone come to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy to find me."

"Sigh." Flender shook his head, "We had intended to achieve something before notifying you, but we never expected it to develop into such a state."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded thoughtfully.

Flender looked at the figure before him and could not help but sigh, "Sister Erlong."

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"Besides, you are a grown man, the dignified Crown Prince of the Empire, yet you don't even have a woman." Shi Quan waved his hand, "Add to that the fact that the previous Pope had a daughter who died young; if you calculate the time, it matches up."

Meanwhile, inside a courtyard within the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

"If the Empire hadn't issued a notice, I wouldn't have even known that so many things had happened to you!" Liu Erlong said, her eyes filled with murderous intent, "This matter must have been the Empire and the Spirit Hall deliberately framing you, right?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's whole body shook violently. He slowly turned around, his eyes red as he looked at the woman he had longed for day and night, yet dared not meet. His lips trembled, but for a long time, he could not utter a single word.

"Father, you also know that Brother Shi is of commoner origin and is passionate about the research of various theories. Under his leadership, the Heaven Dou Team has also achieved impressive results. The Empire can provide him with all the funding for his research."

"The 'darkness under the lamp' tactic is indeed quite good. You established a perfect persona, making everyone think you benefited the most, but a person as perfect as you couldn't possibly be that stupid. It must be someone deliberately framing you, trying to stir up internal conflict in the Empire. But if one thinks about it, what if you are actually utilizing this psychology of people? Doesn't that also fit your perfect and intelligent persona?"

Qian Renxue respectfully reported, "Father, I just learned from Brother Shi that he intends to travel across the continent. With Brother Shi's talent, he will surely step onto the peak of the Spirit Master world in the future. Moreover, I see that Brother Shi has no interest in power; if this continues, I fear our Imperial family will find it difficult to bind him for long."

"And what about the matter of the Second Prince and Third Prince back then? The cause of death for both was the same. Isn't this flaw of yours a bit too large?"

"No, no, no." Yu Feng immediately conceded.

Qian Renxue was suddenly speechless, "This is indeed the greatest flaw, but these speculations are truly bold, not to mention connecting them all together. In this regard, I am not as good as you."

Qian Renxue frowned slightly, "What about that wastrel?"

"Shi Quan, have you had any news of Zhuang Zhou recently?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, looking at Shi Quan.

"Brother Flender, are you not coming with us?" Liu Erlong looked at Flender.

Qian Renxue thought for a moment and said, "Tang Hao displayed great might outside the Pope Palace. I fear that relying solely on the Blue Silver King and Dugu Bo, they are no match for Tang Hao. Do you need me to send another Title Douluo to follow you and protect your safety?"

"Xue Beng."

On the carriage returning to the academy, Yu Feng spoke with reluctance, "I didn't expect us to part so soon."

"You hid it from me so well! Since you had already arrived in Heaven Dou City, why didn't you contact me?" Liu Erlong looked at Flender and Yu Xiaogang with red-rimmed eyes.

"Feigned?" Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed.

"However, there is no need to pay special attention to Xue Beng; just keep an eye on him. After all, his reputation as a wastrel is already deeply ingrained in people's hearts. As long as you are careful not to expose any flaws, he won't be able to shake you."

Xue Ye frowned upon hearing this and asked, "If you have any ideas, feel free to speak them."

"No need for such excessive praise." Shi Quan chuckled, "By the way, let me tell you one more thing."

Qian Renxue's pupils constricted, and she immediately realized that whether it was Shi Quan or the people Shrek received, they were all the Three Great Education Committees, which meant that to a certain extent, they belonged to her faction.

Dugu Yan shuddered all over, stared fiercely at Yu Feng, and said, "I think you want to taste the flavor of my poison."

Flender and the others were being held under house arrest here, waiting for the Empire's investigation results.

"Mm." Shi Quan nodded lightly.

Qian Renxue nodded, "You had Dugu Bo capture Xiao Wu to lure Tang Hao into taking action against you?"

"No need. Although he is not my match, Tang Hao also cannot kill me. If I don't give Tang Hao and Tang San a little hope, I fear they will be driven to desperation, and only in this way will they reveal flaws." Shi Quan chuckled and continued, "Also, I will stay in Heaven Dou City for at most another month. I am going to a special place to cultivate, and I will only return in a minimum of one year or a maximum of two."

Qian Renxue then spoke, "I have already persuaded Brother Shi to join the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and hold a nominal position there. Brother Shi has only been traveling the continent for a year or two. During this time, I plan to expand the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy so that any student with talent and ability can join, and to collect various kinds of Spirit Theory data from across the continent."

"Xiaogang..." A soft, trembling voice came over.

"One to two years?" Qian Renxue frowned slightly, "I will explain things to Xue Ye, saying that you need to go out and travel for a period of time before returning to the Heaven Dou Empire. However, before that, I hope you can agree to take a position at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. It is just a nominal position and will not affect your subsequent plans. I can also use this to help you request the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."

Liu Erlong clenched her fists tightly, looked at Yu Xiaogang, and with a hint of loneliness in her eyes, said, "Xiaogang, do you really intend to keep not speaking to me like this?"

Shi Quan, however, shook his head slightly, "The Fourth Prince Xue Beng's reputation for being a playboy is indeed known to almost everyone in Heaven Dou City, but what if his playboy act is just a facade?"

"That won't do. If I leave, I fear the Empire will directly convict me. I am afraid that would implicate the group of old companions who came to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy with me, so I must stay here. A straight body does not fear a crooked shadow; if the Empire wants to investigate, let them investigate. Rest assured, I will be fine."

Liu Erlong did not hesitate, "Then, Boss Flender, I will first go find a hidden place to settle Xiaogang down..."

(End of this chapter)