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--- Chapter 160 ---

Despite the chaos outside, Dao Academy is as serene as ever. Han Yuan didn't bother to pay attention to all parties' reactions, as he had guessed this would happen when they revealed and gave so much good stuff for free.

Whether it was medicine to build one's foundation or theories, everything is within Han Yuan's expectations.

In the past, the Dao Academy sold its products to Spirit Hall, the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect through a discreet channel. However, now that the drug has been made public, they can sell it openly to the general public.

At the same time, Dao Academy's value became so high that the Heaven Dou Emperor, Xue Ye, even granted them a medal of honor, nobility titles for Dugu Bo, Liu Erlong, and Han Yuan. It was the emperor's decrees, and all they could accept was to visit the palace or meet the emperor himself.

Numerous academies also planned to cooperate with Dao Academy, but Liu Erlong and Ning Fengyuan rejected them all. They knew these people were just idle mosquitoes.

Yes, it's all according to Han Yuan's plan.

...

Dao Academy, Han Yuan's Backyard.

Han Yuan is lying on a hammock tied between two tall Blue Silver Trees, enjoying the breeze. Then, a ringing sound disturbed his nap, and he looked down to see his Token Communicator vibrating in his pocket.

Han Yuan's mouth twitched. "This girl is so anxious. We just agreed last night, and she called me after twelve hours?"

Even though Han Yuan was helpless, he still answered the call and heard Qian Renxue's bored voice coming from the token. "Han Yuan, I'm bored! Why don't we start the first lesson today?"

"..." Han Yuan was speechless.

If Han Yuan guessed correctly, Qian Renxue is 'probably' swamped by the prince's work at the moment and wants to release her pent-up frustration on him.

Han Yuan sighed, "If you're bored, why don't you stroll around the city or something? I agreed with your request because it was worth it, but you also gave me the freedom to choose the time and place."

"What's the use of me deciding when to meet when you called me all of a sudden like this?"

As Han Yuan said, Qian Renxue is currently annoyed by her prince's job at the Crown Prince's mansion, whether it was deciding the welfare for the people and the tax issue with some nobles near Heaven Dou City.

Honestly, Qian Renxue has been doing well as Xue Qinghe, but her works won't get appreciated after she revealed her "true" identity. She was so good that many commoners liked her more than the dandy fourth prince, Xue Bang.

It is 'naturally' attributed to Qian Renxue's martial soul, Seraphim, who must spread light to those who suffered injustice.

In fact, even the "real" Xue Qinghe wasn't as good as Qian Renxue!

How ironic that was.

Qian Renxue threw a dense dossier on the large table full of papers and pouted, "But you agreed to the deal, so you must do it!"

"What kind of logic was that?" Han Yuan couldn't fathom how Qian Renxue's mind works.

"My logic, obviously!" Qian Renxue added proudly.

"Anyway, let's meet at the agreed location in an hour!"

"Don't even think of standing me out, I will be... Waiting!"

"..." Han Yuan doesn't know whether he should laugh or cry at his situation.

He sat on his hammock and rubbed his temple helplessly. After thinking about it for a while, he decided to go to the White Dragon River. While it's ahead of schedule, coaching Qian Renxue shouldn't take that long.

Han Yuan tapped his Token Communicator and informed Han Yue that he wouldn't come back for lunch. Then, he vanished from the calm backyard alongside drifting blue silver leaves.

Swoosh!

Han Yuan's figure cut through the clouds as he flew to the White Dragon River at such extreme speed. Thankfully, he travelled at a higher altitude, or else people could see clouds parting from Dao Academy.

A few seconds later, he arrived at the White Dragon River. He didn't sense Qian Renxue's presence, which means he got here much earlier than her.

He shook his head and stared at the somewhat curved white river below, resembling a winding dragon with a weird look. The river's water looks white because of the white stones beneath.

Han Yuan looked far ahead and saw the beginning of the river, which was a massive waterfall. After that, he glanced at the end of the river, which is a decently big lake. Interestingly, the lake is green before darkening in the center.

"Huh, what makes those beasts so comfortable in that lake?" Han Yuan also sensed a few 10,000-year-old spirit beasts in the lake.

Strictly speaking, a 10,000-year-old spirit beast won't just appear from thin air. They also need a good environment and enough food to grow stronger.

"Hey, you're here!" Qian Renxue's voice comes from below.

Han Yuan looked down and saw Qian Renxue waving at him, looking a little surprised by the pair of wings made of woven Purple Silver Grass shaped like a spirit beast's wings.

He descended from the sky and yawned, "I thought you were going to wait, but I came here earlier than you. I got a little sleepy."

Qian Renxue crossed her arms, "Hmph, it seemed you're not just strong, but also fast."

"Are those wings your self-created spirit skills?"

"Heh, to think you can use grass to become wings like that. You're quite creative."

Han Yuan rolled his eyes. "Thank you for the praise, I guess."

"Let's start the lesson, so I can go back and take a nap."

"Wow, you really dislike me that much, huh? Do you know just how many people wish they could spend time with me?" Qian Renxue was somewhat annoyed by Han Yuan's nonchalant attitude.

"No one, probably." Han Yuan shrugged, knowing Qian Renxue spends her time playing as Xue Qinghe. Her only free time was when she had to sleep or meditate in the Prince's Palace.

Oh, yeah, when Qian Renxye also has to hunt for her spirit ring, which she hadn't done for her sixth spirit ring.

"You!" Qian Renxue was upset now. She doesn't know why, but Han Yuan seemed able to see past her.

Don't you see how charming I am?!

Aren't you a bit dazzled?!

For the first time in Qian Renxue's life, she actually doubted her beauty, but then remembered she could tease Han Yuan before.

She confidently placed her hands on her hips and playfully stared at Han Yuan, 'I see, he must have been hiding his embarrassment.'

'I didn't know Xiao Yuan was such a shy boy.'

'You actually wanted to play hard to get before this miss? I've already seen through your plan, Xiao Yuan!'

If Han Yuan knew what Qian Renxue was thinking, he'd have clapped his hands because this girl truly deserves to be called Love Brain and a self-sabotaging saintess.

This girl has an absolute advantage over Tang San many times, including the very chance to end his life. However, she let him go, only to get all her effort wasted.

Words can't explain how much of a "Love-Brain" Qian Renxue was.

Fortunately, Qian Renxue can still recover from this.

Yes, Han Yuan can fix her!

"Do you want me to teach you or not?" Han Yuan added casually. "Let's cut to the chase because we know each of our time is precious."

"Hmph, it's good that you know. You're lucky this miss wanted to spend time with you." Qian Renxue proudly replied.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever." Han Yuan smiled faintly.

Meanwhile, two hidden bodyguards of Qian Renxue, Ci Xue (Porcupinefish Douluo) and She Long (Snake Lance Douluo), glanced at each other in confusion.

"Why did two of them seem like they were flirting with each other?" asked Snake Lance Douluo, She Long. "Didn't the young lady just meet the boy with her real identity yesterday?"

The Porcupinefish Douluo, Ci Xue commented instead, "Is she perhaps wanting to use her charm to draw that boy to our side because a ten-year-old Spirit King is unheard of..."

"Killing him would be a waste."

"As for flirting parts, I felt it was normal. I used to be like this when I was their age."

"Hmm, that's true." Snake Lance Douluo nodded.

"Wait, aren't you single from birth? How did you know this?"

"Aren't you single from birth, too? You maidenless spear stroker?" Ci Xue snorted at his partner and close friend.

"Damn you! How dare you insult my lance!" She Long was angry.

"Also, I'm not maidenless..." Then, he murmured with not so confident tone like many other guys.