Inside the fragrant private dining room, Ning Rongrong thoughtfully pushed the wheelchair forward. Luo Yu lifted his gaze toward the unfamiliar young man standing beside Ning Fengzhi, curiosity flickering in his eyes.
"Sect Master Ning, and this gentleman is?" Luo Yu's attention settled squarely on the youth as he asked.
Though the young man appeared ordinary—gentle-faced and without any striking features—there was a faint, special aura about him. And the mere fact that he could stand on equal footing beside Ning Fengzhi revealed that he was anything but simple.
Luo Yu naturally did not take him lightly. In fact, he already had a faint guess about the man's identity.
Seeing Luo Yu enter, Ning Fengzhi immediately smiled warmly and stepped forward with the youth, showing no airs of a sect master.
"Little friend Luo Yu, allow me to introduce him. This is His Highness, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire—Xue Qinghe."
Xue Qinghe?
Luo Yu's pupils contracted slightly, though he quickly regained his composure.
"So it is Your Highness. I offer my respects," Luo Yu said calmly, neither servile nor arrogant.
Curiosity flickered in Xue Qinghe's eyes as he spoke warmly. "Brother Luo Yu, no need for formality. I heard of your great fame yesterday while in the palace and could hardly wait to see you in person. Now that we meet, you truly carry extraordinary bearing."
"You flatter me, Your Highness."
Looking at the youth's sincere, admiring smile, Luo Yu almost believed him. If others didn't know the truth, that was one thing—but how could he not know what this person really was?
Ning Fengzhi smoothly filled the silence. "Little friend Luo Yu, Qinghe deeply regretted missing your match yesterday. Early this morning he came to me, eager to meet you in person."
Xue Qinghe nodded with a look of regret. "Brother Luo Yu, sitting alone in a wheelchair and single-handedly crushing the young generation of the Elephant Armored Sect—such a feat is unprecedented. It truly inspires admiration."
Watching the earnest expression of admiration, Luo Yu's brow lifted slightly. A hint of playful intent stirred within him.
He sighed deliberately.
This unexpected reaction left Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe momentarily stunned.
Xue Qinghe asked in confusion, "Brother Luo Yu, your fame from that battle has inspired countless people. Why the sigh?"
"What's wrong, Brother Yu?" Ning Rongrong asked with concern.
Luo Yu looked directly at Xue Qinghe. "Your Highness just said my achievement is unprecedented. I dare not accept such praise."
"Hmm?" The three of them looked surprised.
Xue Qinghe grew animated. "Brother Luo Yu is far too modest! Even looking across the long history of the continent, no one has achieved what you have at your age."
"Even Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Sect in his prime could not have defeated seven elite Elephant Armored Sect disciples at your age—let alone while confined to a wheelchair."
Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong both nodded in agreement. Yet when they looked at Luo Yu, they saw not pride—but gravity.
"Brother Yu?" Ning Rongrong asked softly.
Luo Yu glanced at her, then shook his head. "Your Highness truly overpraises me. There may be hidden geniuses in this world who would never appear in tournaments like this."
"How could such a young hidden expert exist?" Xue Qinghe questioned. "Teacher, with your vast knowledge, have you ever heard of such a youth?"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "That situation is unlikely. If a major power possessed such a genius, they would not hide them away. True prodigies must experience battle and tempering to grow. If they ventured out, the world would know."
Xue Qinghe smiled. "Brother Luo Yu is truly a model for us all—so accomplished, yet still humble and steady."
The more they praised him, the more Luo Yu sighed.
"Brother Luo Yu's reputation is well deserved. If even you cannot be called a genius, how should the rest of us regard ourselves?" Xue Qinghe said earnestly.
Ning Fengzhi added with a chuckle, "Little friend Luo Yu, rest assured. Qinghe is not here on behalf of the Empire to recruit you. If that were his intention, I would not have agreed to host this breakfast."
Luo Yu met Xue Qinghe's fervent gaze and heartfelt admiration. The acting was flawless—if he hadn't known the truth beforehand, he might have been completely deceived.
But knowing the other's hidden card made this… interesting.
He cleared his throat. "It is not false modesty. Compared to the legendary genius I once heard about, my strength is nothing."
"A legendary genius?" Ning Rongrong blinked.
Xue Qinghe looked shocked. "What kind of genius could make Brother Luo Yu sigh like this? Why have I never heard of such a person?"
"Little friend Luo Yu, do you possess some unique information?" Ning Fengzhi asked.
Luo Yu nodded, an amused glint hidden deep in his eyes. His tone grew low and contemplative.
"I know of a supreme genius in this world. Born with innate level twenty full soul power, possessing an ultimate god-level martial soul. That is a true heaven's chosen—far beyond ordinary people."
"Innate level twenty soul power?!" Ning Fengzhi exclaimed in disbelief.
"A god-level martial soul?" Ning Rongrong was equally stunned.
Xue Qinghe's reaction was the most dramatic. His scholarly composure shattered instantly. Shock exploded in his eyes as he stared at Luo Yu, as though trying to see through him.
Luo Yu pretended not to notice Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong. Instead, he carefully observed Xue Qinghe's expression and nearly laughed inwardly.
What did it feel like to have one's deepest secret exposed face to face?
He didn't know—but he suddenly wanted to interview the person involved.
Even someone as composed as Xue Qinghe could not remain calm when caught unprepared. His hands clenched unconsciously. For a fleeting moment, he seemed ready to call for allies—or even make a desperate escape.
Luo Yu sighed again.
"Unfortunately, though I heard of this genius, I do not know where they are or which power they belong to. Otherwise, I would certainly visit and challenge them—exchange pointers."
"Hmm?"
Xue Qinghe froze.
Had his identity really been exposed?
Few even within Spirit Hall knew of his existence and mission. Anyone aware of his background would know he was undercover in the Heaven Dou Empire.
Yet Luo Yu's words suggested he only knew of the genius—nothing more.
Glancing at Ning Fengzhi, Xue Qinghe saw only disbelief on his face. Slowly, his racing heart steadied. Deep within his eyes, however, a trace of killing intent flashed when they passed over Luo Yu.
"How could such a genius exist? A god-level martial soul is rare enough. Innate level twenty has never been heard of in all the long history of the continent."
Luo Yu, observing carefully, almost wanted to hand him an Oscar trophy for that performance.
Ning Fengzhi sighed. "If you spoke of twin martial souls, I might believe it. But innate level twenty? That has never occurred. Surely this is fabricated?"
Luo Yu shook his head. "The one who mocked me described it in great detail. At the end, they seemed hesitant to say more—as if concerned about something. I doubt they fabricated such a person just to deceive me."
Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong remained skeptical.
But Xue Qinghe's heart pounded violently. Others might question the truth—but he knew it all too well.
Someone knows about me?
His clenched hands slowly relaxed. Suppressing his tension, he asked carefully, "Brother Luo Yu, who told you about this person? What exactly do you know?"
"Your Highness seems very concerned," Luo Yu remarked lightly.
Xue Qinghe's smile stiffened slightly. "Not concerned—just curious. You are already unparalleled in talent. To suddenly hear of someone with innate level twenty and a god-level martial soul… it naturally sparks curiosity."
Luo Yu spread his hands. "I know only their name and talent. As for age, strength, or background—I know nothing. That person only revealed this much."
"What is that genius's name?!" Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi asked almost simultaneously.
Luo Yu scratched his forehead as if recalling.
"Ah—got it."
"Who?" Xue Qinghe stepped closer.
Luo Yu spoke slowly, each word clear and deliberate:
"Qian. Ren. Xue."
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