Facing Bishop Salas's spirit power pressure, Wang Li's expression remained unchanged. He stood tall and proud, saying in a deep voice, "Bishop Salas, I appreciate your kindness, but Spirit Hall has countless geniuses. One more of me wouldn't make a difference, and one less wouldn't matter. Moreover, if I went there, I might not receive better guidance."
"At Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I have three Teachers looking after me, and I'm valued by His Majesty the Emperor and the Crown Prince. Usually, my grandfather guides my cultivation, and School Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School also welcomes me to exchange and study at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
"I am very satisfied with my current life, so I won't trouble Bishop Salas with it."
Salas snorted without speaking, but his gaze flickered. The spirit power pressure he was exerting was definitely not something a Spirit Ancestor of forty-something ranks could withstand. This Wang Li had some tricks up his sleeve, so he silently increased his spirit power output, wanting to test Wang Li's limit.
When the spirit power output reached fifty-something ranks, Salas was already shocked. Wang Li was like a reef in a storm, standing unmoving.
At the same time, under the intense pressure within Wang Li's body, his spirit power, on the contrary, flowed like a rapid river, getting faster and more urgent.
Wang Li had already begun to consider whether he should fight Salas here. Winning or losing wasn't important; as long as he caused a stir, Salas would be the one to lose face in the end.
However, doing so would also expose a large part of his strength, which he felt was not worth it.
Behind Wang Li, Dugu Yan looked at Salas, the fierce glint in her eyes growing stronger, and the anger in her heart accumulating.
She was calculating which potent poisons in her storage spirit tool could incapacitate a Spirit Douluo.
But just then, someone suddenly shouted loudly, "Stop!"
Then, a person flashed and appeared beside them. It was Xue Qinghe, who angrily said, "Bishop Salas, although you are a Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall, you cannot bully the students of my Heaven Dou Royal Academy like this. As the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, since I have witnessed this, I cannot stand idly by!"
As soon as Xue Qinghe arrived, Salas's spirit power pressure completely receded, but his imposing aura did not diminish. He still said calmly, "Your Royal Highness is joking. I never intended to bully Wang Li. It's just that I see his extraordinary talent and cannot bear to see him waste it in a place like Heaven Dou Royal Academy, which is full of dissolute youths. And now, he already shows signs of it—frivolous and unrestrained, simply unbearable to look at. Only by going to Spirit Hall can he fully dedicate himself to spirit power cultivation."
Xue Qinghe's gaze shifted. Although it was an impromptu decision, he was orchestrating this play and naturally paid attention throughout.
Wang Li and Dugu Yan, though indeed a couple, openly displaying affection on the street was truly unbearable for a single person like him, who had been single since birth.
However, at this moment, the act still had to continue. Xue Qinghe said in a deep voice, "There's no need for Bishop Salas to trouble himself. We will naturally guide the students of our Heaven Dou Royal Academy well!"
"Hmph!"
As if having some reservations, Salas waved his large hand and then said, "Since Your Royal Highness has said so, then we shall wait and see. Let's go!"
After speaking, Salas turned and left with his people. Just as suddenly as they arrived, they left equally suddenly.
At the same time, Wang Li took a deep look at Xue Qinghe's back, then immediately lowered his head, withdrawing his gaze. He didn't see through anything, but he noticed a strong sense of incongruity.
Under the enhanced eyesight from the Penetrating Autumn Water Dew, Wang Li should have been able to discern some things, but it would require his full effort, which would be tantamount to provocation.
Xue Qinghe's identity, the countless capable individuals in the Heaven Dou Empire, and even Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, and Bone Douluo Gu Rong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, all failed to notice any issues, indicating that this disguise was indeed formidable.
Is this one of the Angel God's Spirit Bone skills?!
Wang Li thought to himself, but then he felt a bit angry, thinking, "Good, good, good. Everyone is playing me here. Salas, whether it's Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue, since you want to act, I'll play along with you until the end!"
Just now, he thought Salas had a muddled brain, but it turned out he was waiting for him here.
If he hadn't known the plot, and Xue Qinghe had helped him out of Salas's pressure, he would have truly owed Xue Qinghe a favor.
At this moment, Wang Li's face showed gratitude. He looked at Xue Qinghe again and said very solemnly, "Thank you, Your Royal Highness, for extending a helping hand!"
Xue Qinghe's heart stirred, knowing that the plan had succeeded and Wang Li had finally taken the bait.
He adjusted his emotions, turned to look at Wang Li, refined and composed, speaking softly, "No need for such formality. You are a student of our Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and as the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou, I naturally cannot stand idly by."
"Moreover, even without me, Salas wouldn't truly dare to do anything to you. This is Heaven Dou City. He only dared to use spirit power pressure, wanting you to submit willingly and leave with him."
"But under his spirit power pressure, you stood tall and unyielding. He couldn't find a weakness, so he would find an excuse to leave on his own."
"Wang Li, you are very impressive. I admire you greatly. With your talent and age, you will surely shine in the next All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Competition, and you will definitely win the championship in the competition after that. It seems Salas was indeed anxious, which is why he resorted to such despicable tactics."
Wang Li had just finished consuming the Immortal Herb and cultivated his golden body. If he hadn't been worried about exposing too much of his strength and attracting too much attention, he would have dared to make Salas taste the Fire Poison and Ice Poison of the ice and fire immortal herb.
However, things didn't escalate to that point. Everything was a setup, and it was fortunate that he didn't expose himself, otherwise, he would have suffered a huge loss.
Therefore, Wang Li continued to play along: "I still have to thank Your Royal Highness. Yan Yan Jie and I came out to eat, and we didn't expect to encounter such a thing, but the meal that should be eaten still needs to be eaten. I wonder if Your Royal Highness would honor us with your presence, allowing me to express my gratitude."
Xue Qinghe gladly agreed. Both Wang Li and Dugu Yan, including Dugu Bo behind them, were targets Xue Qinghe wanted to win over, so how could he refuse: "Very well, then I won't be polite."
Wang Li smiled slightly, holding Dugu Yan's hand with one hand and pointing forward with the other, saying, "Your Royal Highness, please."
Immediately, Xue Qinghe walked forward with a smile, with Wang Li and Dugu Yan following hand in hand beside him.
And in the shadows, countless figures quickly followed. Xue Qinghe only wanted to create an image of himself helping Wang Li alone, which was why he had his guards go from overt to covert. In reality, with his status, how could he possibly be out alone?
After they all left, the streets on both sides, which had been quiet, completely erupted. It was the Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall and the current Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. This news was truly explosive.
In Heaven Dou City, countless major and minor forces began to inquire about Wang Li and Dugu Yan's situation. News that had previously only circulated among the upper and middle classes gradually began to spread, causing many to gasp in shock.