After Spirit Hall issued this invitation, the entire continent was immediately stirred up. Countless people flocked to Spirit City, eager to catch a glimpse of the true appearance of this Imperial Feather Douluo, who had already invisibly caused such a massive impact on the continent.
At the same time, the invitations sent out by Spirit Hall had also been delivered to the leaders of various factions as quickly as possible by their subordinates. Naturally, the people far away in Elemental City received the news at the first opportunity.
Elemental City.
Shui Bing'er and the other girls were chatting and laughing as they walked out of the gates of Heavenly Water Academy with Lan Fozi. All of them possessed top-tier looks, and each had her own distinctive charm. For a moment, they attracted quite a few gazes from passersby.
Thanks to the rapid development of Heavenly Water Academy over the past few years, the campus has undergone multiple upgrades and renovations. The academy's main gate was even crafted from the sturdiest ice rock and ice crystal stone from the Far North, appearing magnificent and imposing. It emanated a faint chill outward, was meticulously arranged overall, and carried an air of luxury.
With ample funding, Shui Ningbing had boldly renovated the campus on a large scale and optimized every area where Heavenly Water Academy had previously been ahead or behind. This included everything a top-tier soul master academy should have, such as the mimetic cultivation fields and other facilities. One could say that Heavenly Water Academy had now truly become a top-tier soul master academy.
Ignoring the various stares around them, the four girls led by Xue Wu and Gu Qingbo, along with Shui Bing'er and the others, smilingly waved their hands before heading toward the streets in the city.
Meanwhile, Shui Bing'er, Shen Liuyu, and the other three girls were chatting and laughing as they prepared to leave the city and head to the small courtyard. Just as they took their first steps, someone patted Shen Liuyu on the shoulder from behind.
Shen Liuyu turned around in confusion, then said with some surprise:
"Sister Mengchu, how did you come out?"
Hearing the voice, Shui Bing'er and the other two girls also turned their heads, looking at You Mengchu with equal surprise.
These past few days, aside from being squeezed dry by Shui Ningbing for teaching duties, You Mengchu had spent the rest of her time immersed in the Heavenly Water Academy library, flipping through all kinds of books and documents.
In her free time, she usually held a small notebook and wrote something, or kept an eye on various new happenings across the continent.
You Mengchu let out a soft sigh and said to Shen Liuyu:
"I've finally understood why Shen Han Yu has so little interest in these things. Only after truly getting involved do you realize that some matters are genuinely very troublesome. Well, you've all seen Spirit Hall's invitation, right? I'm planning to go find your brother and ask for his opinion. I'm not a native of this continent, so I don't understand these things as well as he does…"
Shen Liuyu smiled and hugged one of You Mengchu's arms, saying:
"That's perfect then! My brother is the best at solving troubles. If he really can't handle it, there's still my sister-in-law. As long as my sister-in-law speaks up, my brother will refuse only about ten percent of the time."
Shui Bing'er and the other two girls nodded in agreement. Lan Fozi stepped forward and hugged You Mengchu's other arm, giggling as she said:
"Sister Mengchu, don't worry. If Brother Han Yu can't solve it, I'll call my mom and dad to help you. They've never refused any request I've made…"
Looking at the concerned expressions of the girls, You Mengchu suddenly burst out laughing and said:
"It's not that serious. Although Spirit Hall is powerful, they wouldn't dare run wild in Elemental City. Alright, relax. Actually, I quite want to go take a look myself. While I'm not particularly interested in their so-called top-grade soul bone, Spirit Hall is, after all, a massive soul master organization with ten thousand years of heritage. If there's a chance, I'd really like to browse through some of Spirit Hall's precious collections."
Shui Bing'er stepped forward with a light smile and said:
"I never expected that Sister Mengchu would be able to resist the temptation of a soul bone just for some books. It seems we've underestimated your determination to become a great master…"
You Mengchu shook her head and said very seriously:
"Actually, that's not entirely accurate. I'm really tempted by that soul bone, but Sister Shui told me that Shen Han Yu has so many soul bones I can't even imagine them. As long as I work hard, I'll have them sooner or later. Senior Dugu is exactly like that…"
The four girls exchanged glances, unable to hide the amusement in their eyes…
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Meanwhile, on the other side, in the small courtyard.
Shen Han Yu was also pondering the movement that the Spirit Hall had taken at this critical moment and the deeper meaning behind it. Judging from Bibi Dong's methods, this was quite normal. The invitation for a speech and interview was probably fake, although using it to gather information, probe realities, and test the waters was probably the real purpose.
If You Mengchu, this Imperial Feather Douluo, failed to appear on time and failed to provide reasonable and convincing evidence, the authenticity of all the theories currently spreading wildly across the continent would plummet. Most irrational people would direct all their feelings of being deceived and toyed with toward You Mengchu. At that point, if someone "just happened" to reveal that Imperial Feather Douluo had deep ties to Heavenly Water Academy, this newly rising soul master academy would suffer no small blow.
And if You Mengchu did appear and many things were verified, the continent might truly erupt into an even larger storm. At a grand speech event that no major faction could miss, this would be Spirit Hall's best opportunity to gather intelligence on the various factions, probe their realities, and plant hidden pieces…
In short, whether she showed up or not, Spirit Hall would never make a losing deal.
Snow Empress's cool jade hand slowly rested on Shen Han Yu's temple, gently massaging it as she softly said:
"Don't worry about these things. You still have me. I'll always be by your side…"
Shen Han Yu pulled Snow Empress into his arms, fiercely tasting her tender red lips before smiling and saying:
"Where is there so much worth worrying about? For me, with some things, I'm not considering the possible dangers, but rather thinking about how to make things more exciting and interesting. If everything could truly trouble me, I wouldn't deserve to have reached this point…"
Snow Empress licked her lips with lingering desire. Honestly, she really wanted to see Shen Han Yu kneel and call her big sister. A trace of excitement surged in her heart. Snow Empress suddenly lifted her head and kissed Shen Han Yu's lips. This passionate kiss even carried a hint of wild frenzy.
While Shen Han Yu savored the sweetness to his heart's content, he gently patted Snow Empress's hip. He had already sensed the approaching presence of You Mengchu and the others. If this continued, You Mengchu and the girls would probably have to wait until tomorrow…
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After You Mengchu briefly explained her concerns, Shen Liuyu was still staring excitedly at the slightly flushed Snow Empress. Sharp as she was, she immediately guessed what her brother and sister-in-law had just been up to. After thinking it over carefully, Shen Liuyu was already considering whether to notify her parents in advance to prepare for grandchildren…
Shen Han Yu listened to You Mengchu's concerns, then set down his teacup and said softly:
"I'm not interested in interfering with whatever reward you ultimately choose. As for your worries, I've already thought of them. Afterward, I'll go with you, along with Snow Empress, Mo Hou, and a few of the little girls. First, to ensure your safety; second, to take the little girls out to have some fun and incidentally meet those who might become their strongest opponents in the future Soul Master Tournament, the so-called Golden Generation of Spirit Hall…"
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