Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Crown Prince's Residence.
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, upon seeing his teacher Ning Fengzhi enter at this moment, immediately set aside his work and walked over, saying, "Teacher, you should have informed me before coming so that I could have gone to receive you."
Ning Fengzhi smiled gently and shook his head. "You are the Crown Prince of the empire. Your priority should be the empire's affairs. You shouldn't casually leave to attend to trivial matters. Moreover, between teacher and student, there's no need for such formalities."
"You are right, Teacher. I will remember your teachings," Xue Qinghe replied respectfully.
Then, he turned to the Sword Douluo beside Ning Fengzhi and bowed slightly as a junior. "Greetings, Sword Douluo."
Although Xue Qinghe was the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, he was also a soul master. It was only natural for him to show respect to a powerhouse like the Sword Douluo.
"There's no need for such courtesy, Your Highness," Sword Douluo Chen Xin said, glancing at Xue Qinghe with a hint of admiration.
He was quite familiar with Xue Qinghe.
With such a Crown Prince, the Heaven Dou Empire would undoubtedly flourish in the future.
After exchanging pleasantries, Xue Qinghe invited the two inside and said, "Teacher, you've come for Rongrong, haven't you?"
Ning Fengzhi nodded. "That girl ran off and joined some Shrek Academy, but after twists and turns, she ended up at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. It's been so long since she left, and as her father, I finally have some free time to see how she's doing."
Xue Qinghe was well aware of Ning Fengzhi's doting on Ning Rongrong. Moreover, half a month ago, when his younger brother Xue Beng caused trouble, Ning Rongrong had personally written him a letter. It was only after his intervention that the matter was resolved.
As for Xue Beng, upon learning Ning Rongrong's identity, even as a prince, he had no choice but to obediently accept punishment and reflect on his actions behind closed doors.
After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School—the wealthiest sect in the world—along with its two Title Douluo, was not someone a notoriously dissolute prince like him could afford to offend.
After chatting for a while, Ning Fengzhi planned to visit Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the afternoon with Sword Douluo to see his daughter.
Seeing this, Xue Qinghe quickly spoke up. "Teacher, it's been a while since I last saw Rongrong as well. Why don't I accompany you? I've mostly finished handling the empire's affairs for now."
Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to agree.
Afterward, Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi discussed some matters concerning the empire.
Meanwhile, Blue Tyrant Academy, Back Mountain.
Liu Erlong held a watering can, tending to the flowers in the garden in front of her wooden cabin. Just then, a teacher entered and handed her a letter.
She took it and saw that it was from Tang Yin. Her hand trembled slightly.
"It's finally come."
After dismissing the teacher, Liu Erlong let out a bitter laugh.
Ever since returning from Sunset Forest, she had secluded herself in the back mountain of Blue Tyrant Academy, hoping to forget what had happened between her and Tang Yin.
Now, after more than half a month, her heart had gradually calmed.
She had thought that if Tang Yin didn't seek her out, it might be better to leave things as they were. But it seemed he had no intention of letting her go.
She opened the letter and read:
"If you don't want Yu Xiaogang to know what happened between us, come to Heaven Dou Royal Academy immediately. We have important matters to discuss."
Seeing Tang Yin using this to threaten her again, Liu Erlong clenched her teeth in anger.
"Bastard!"
She tore the letter into pieces, her face flushed with fury.
"Important matters to discuss?" What nonsense. He just wanted her to go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy so he could ravage her with that damn cannon of his, making himself happy.
After being toyed with by Tang Yin so many times, how could Liu Erlong not understand his intentions?
If Tang Yin had come to see her in person, coaxed her a little, and sweet-talked her, she might have given in and let him have his way—both of them enjoying the pleasure.
But now, he couldn't even be bothered to come himself.
He just sent a letter.
Liu Erlong had never met a man as lazy and dismissive as Tang Yin.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.
Just then—
A hearty laugh came from outside.
"Hahaha! Erlong, Xiao Gang and I came to see you!"
Due to Liu Erlong's previous instructions, Yu Xiaogang and Flender could enter without announcement. The academy staff recognized them and let them in directly.
Having been here before, the two didn't wait for Liu Erlong to come out. Instead, they walked straight in, intending to surprise her.
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang was holding a beautifully potted flower. Before Flender could speak, he walked to the garden and set it down, saying,
"Erlong, I saw this flower on the way here and thought it suited you, so I bought it for you."
Flender chimed in, "Erlong, Xiao Gang picked this out especially for you. He spent a long time choosing the perfect one. Don't let his efforts go to waste."
Liu Erlong glanced at the flower. It was indeed beautiful and likely expensive.
In the past, if Yu Xiaogang had given her such a gift, she would have been overjoyed, perhaps even jumping up and down in excitement.
But now, because of Tang Yin's letter, she felt no happiness at all. She forced a faint "thank you."
"Erlong, is something wrong?" The observant Yu Xiaogang noticed her unusual demeanor.
Liu Erlong shook her head. "It's nothing. I'm just a little tired. Come inside, I'll make some tea."
With a strained smile, she invited them in and prepared tea.
Her mind, however, was still occupied with whether she should go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to see Tang Yin.
If she went, she would undoubtedly suffer under his "artillery" tonight.
If she didn't, he would surely find another way to coerce her.
Torn between these thoughts, Liu Erlong was deeply troubled.
Meanwhile, Flender and Yu Xiaogang chatted idly, reminiscing about their glorious past.
When the conversation began to wind down, Flender stood up to leave, intending to give Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong some space.
But then, Liu Erlong suddenly spoke up.
"Flender, are you leaving already?"
"Yes, it's getting late. I need to teach the kids."
"Alright. It's been a while since I've seen those little monsters of yours. I'll go with you to Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
Flender and Yu Xiaogang exchanged glances.
Finally, they nodded.
The three of them left Blue Tyrant Academy together, heading for Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
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