After a simple introduction, Shui Ningbing prepared to take Xue Ke to the newly renovated Skywater Academy to familiarize herself with the environment and her future companions in advance.
Qian Renxue, meanwhile, was chatting with the deans or representatives of the other three Elemental Academies with a face full of smiles. Her every gesture was graceful and poised, her words filled with a refined and approachable demeanor, making people unconsciously feel relaxed.
The Snow Empress elegantly lifted her goblet and took a sip of fruit wine, then turned her gaze toward Shen Han Yu and said softly:
"What did you just say?"
Shen Han Yu raised an eyebrow and replied:
"Nothing much, just told her to come find us for a chat when she has time…"
The Snow Empress's gaze gradually turned strange, then she dropped a bombshell:
"You've taken a liking to her?"
Pfft—
Shen Han Yu coughed twice, then looked at the Snow Empress and calmly shook his head, saying:
"Impossible. It's just that her identity is rather special, and her future achievements will surely be extraordinary. It's good to talk in advance…"
The Snow Empress let out a light hum, then said:
"Scoundrel, back then I really must have been blind to end up with you…"
After saying that, a trace of crimson appeared on the Snow Empress's snow-white, beautiful face, making her stunningly gorgeous beyond imagination.
Shen Han Yu was stunned for a moment, then said:
"Xue'er, it seems you've learned some bad habits from Ah Yu and the others…"
The Snow Empress gave Shen Han Yu a sideways glance and said:
"None of your business!"
The smile at the corner of Shen Han Yu's mouth was harder to suppress than an AK. In the bright and sunny weather, his mood was especially good…
…
As soon as she stepped into the remodeled Skywater Academy, which resembled a fairy-tale castle, Xue Ke couldn't help but slightly open her small mouth, a hint of shock appearing in her eyes.
Everywhere she looked, there was hardly a single male figure in the entire academy. Almost everywhere were graceful and beautiful young girls and long, fair legs. Short skirts and long skirts fluttered in the breeze, and the air was filled with a faint floral fragrance. The atmosphere all around made people feel incredibly relaxed and joyful.
The laughter and playful noises of the girls left Xue Ke momentarily dazed. Shui Ningbing gently patted Xue Ke's shoulder and said with a light smile:
"There aren't as many rules and constraints here as in Heaven Dou City. In other words, within Skywater Academy, and even in Elemental City, as long as it's within reasonable bounds, you don't have to restrain your nature. There aren't so many shackles or corrections. Cultivate well and live happily, that is the academy's motto…"
Xue Ke was stunned for a moment, then gently nodded and curiously looked around.
The youthful girls overflowing with energy around them didn't show much fear toward Shui Ningbing. Many of them cheerfully came up to greet her, and a few bold senior sisters even playfully messed around with Shui Ningbing. Some even came up and pinched Xue Ke a few times out of curiosity. Only after Shui Ningbing symbolically scolded them did they laugh and turn to leave.
Shui Ningbing turned back somewhat apologetically and said:
"Princess, are you alright? These girls have been spoiled over the years, and their courage has grown bigger and bigger…"
Xue Ke hurriedly shook her head and said:
"De… Dean, just call me Xue Ke. In the academy, I'm just an ordinary student—not some Heaven Dou princess…"
Shui Ningbing smiled and nodded, then continued leading Xue Ke around the various main facilities of the academy. Eventually, they ran into You Mengchu, who was walking along with a folder in her arms, chatting and laughing with several teachers.
Shui Ningbing stopped You Mengchu, then introduced her to Xue Ke with a light smile:
"Little Ke, this is our academy's vice dean, and also the renowned Imperial Feather Douluo on the continent. You should be familiar with her, right…"
You Mengchu sized up Xue Ke, then revealed a gentle smile and said:
"Xue Ke… Welcome to Skywater Academy…"
Xue Ke looked at the young woman before her with surprise, then respectfully said:
"Greetings, Imperial Feather Your Excellency…"
You Mengchu laughed helplessly and helped Xue Ke up, saying:
"No need to be so formal. Don't I look like someone who enjoys this kind of thing…?"
Xue Ke slowly shook her head, her cheeks slightly red.
Shui Ningbing chuckled twice, then said:
"Alright, Mengchu, go get busy. I'll take Little Ke to meet Bing'er, Ah Yu, and the others. These little girls will have things in common to talk about and will get along quickly…"
You Mengchu nodded, gave Xue Ke a playful smile, then walked forward with the nearby students, chatting and laughing.
Shui Ningbing clapped her hands, snapping the still-dazed Xue Ke out of it, and said with a smile:
"In the future, you don't need so much formality. Mengchu and the others are all very easygoing. If you're too polite, they actually feel uncomfortable…"
Xue Ke obediently nodded, and her tense body slowly relaxed a little…
Shui Ningbing smiled in satisfaction and said:
"But after all, your identity is still special. Come on, I'll take you to meet a few of the most outstanding geniuses in our Skywater Academy…"
…
On ordinary days, time always passes very slowly.
But the scorching sun still slowly began to set, the orange-red sunset spreading from the horizon until it covered the entire sky.
Elemental City remained lively as ever. The flowers and plants along the streets recovered from a day of intense sun exposure, and personnel specially assigned to street maintenance began watering and tending to them, still bustling as always.
Outside a small tavern on the street, Shen Han Yu looked at the sunset seeping through the gaps in the buildings, lifted his wine cup, and gently took a sip. He couldn't help but sigh that the years were peaceful and beautiful.
At some point, a nearby flower shop began playing melodious music. The singing drifted into the distance with the breeze, wrapping the entire city in a romantic and joyful atmosphere.
Accompanied by the sound of approaching footsteps, Shen Han Yu slightly opened his eyes, then pointed to the seat opposite him and lazily said:
"Sit, Your Highness, the Crown Prince…"
Qian Renxue, in the guise of Xue Qinghe, slowly pulled out the chair and sat down across from Shen Han Yu.
Shen Han Yu called the server over again and ordered a drink for Qian Renxue, then said with a light smile:
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, what do you think of Elemental City?"
Qian Renxue was silent for a moment, then said:
"Extremely good. You asked me here, probably not just to talk about these things. Back in Spirit Hall City, it seems you knew quite a lot…"
Shen Han Yu slowly sat up a bit straighter and said:
"Naturally. The concealment skill of the Angelic Head Bone is very impressive, but you should know that with my spiritual power and the age limit of the head bone I possess, far surpassing yours, seeing through your disguise is almost just a matter of one glance…"
Qian Renxue faintly took a sip of her drink, then inexplicably felt a little uneasy. It turned out that the perfect disguise she had thought she had before was so obvious and straightforward in the eyes of Shen Han Yu and the others…
Thinking about it now, it was still a bit embarrassing…
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