At the same time, the Peerless Dragon-Snake Couple had already returned to the sect with Meng Yiran...
Meng Shu looked at the buildings in front of him and spoke from his heart, "We've finally returned safely to the sect. This journey really was full of unexpected dangers that we narrowly escaped from!"
Chao Tianxiang, by his side, chimed in, "Yes, if it hadn't been for Xu Sheng saving us from that abyssal creature's grasp, our legacy could very well have been severed!"
"He's become a benefactor to our entire sect!"
They were already the strongest in the sect; had they perished, it wouldn't have taken long for other sects to swallow them up!
But thankfully none of that happened!!
Only Meng Yiran kept her head down, seemingly lost in thought about something important...
"I wonder how Xu Sheng is doing now, whether he's left the Aquipeia Forest safely!"
Noticing that something was off, Meng Shu reached out and ruffled her head, "Yiran, are you still thinking about that Xu Sheng?"
Meng Yiran snapped out of her thoughts, her face flushing as she said, "I... I'm not, Grandpa, don't talk nonsense!"
Meng Shu pursed his lips and sighed, "Xu Sheng is indeed excellent, and among the younger generation I've seen, he is at the forefront!"
"But precisely because of that, Yiran, you and he are from different worlds!"
In an instant, her expression stiffened...
Chao Tianxiang couldn't help but shoot Meng Shu a glare, pulling Meng Yiran to her side...
"Old man, how can you say that? Are you saying our precious granddaughter is not good enough for Xu Sheng?"
Meng Shu looked deeply into Meng Yiran's eyes and explained, "It's not a question of whether she's good enough. I'm thinking of Yiran's best interests. Xu Sheng's background is likely to be terrifying!"
"Moreover, do you really think he was just lucky, that he happened to save us from the abyssal creature by chance?"
Chao Tianxiang seemed to catch onto something and narrowed her eyes, "Old man, what are you suggesting, that you believe he's the one who killed that abyssal creature?"
"That would be too unbelievable. Even a Hyper Douluo-level expert might not be capable of achieving that!"
It should be noted, they could only contend with it temporarily by using their Martial Soul Fusion Skill!
Meng Shu shook his head, "No, it's unlikely that Xu Sheng could have killed the abyssal creature, but he definitely used some method to save us."
Even with his high opinion of Xu Sheng, he didn't believe he could single-handedly kill an abyssal creature!
Chao Tianxiang fell silent, "This..."
Indeed, the situation as Xu Sheng had described it seemed a little too convenient!
The actual circumstances might be vastly different!
Hearing their conversation, Meng Yiran's expression grew even more dejected...
Do even Grandpa and Grandma think I'm not good enough for Xu Sheng?
Noticing this, Chao Tianxiang spoke up again, "Cough cough... Yiran, don't listen to your grandfather!"
"No matter the background or strength, as long as you find each other agreeable, and you're of similar age, it's not impossible for you to be together!"
Continuing this conversation would probably wound her deeply!
This was not the outcome she wanted to see!
Hearing this, Meng Yiran's confidence was slightly bolstered...
She looked up at her and asked, "Grandma, is it really possible for me to see Xu Sheng again??"
Chao Tianxiang was taken aback and didn't know how to respond...
It was Meng Shu, however, who said with utter sincerity, "Of course, you can. Xu Sheng is so outstanding, he will surely participate in the Continent's Elite Soul Masters Competition in the future. If you work hard in your cultivation, you'll be able to see him then!"
Meng Yiran's eyes lit up, "I understand now. I'll work hard in my cultivation, then participate in the Continent's Elite Soul Masters Competition and get Xu Sheng to notice me!!"
After speaking, he did not wait for their response and left the place...
Chao Tianxiang then looked at Meng Shu again, "Old man, is it really okay for us to deceive Yiran like this?"
Meng Shu shrugged his shoulders, "Look at Yiran's state, if we hadn't answered like that, she probably would have lost her will to practice."
"Besides, I didn't speak recklessly. Xu Sheng, such an outstanding child, is bound to participate in the Continental Soul Master competition!"
"Who knows, they really might meet!"
Chao Tianxiang had nothing more to say and urged, "Alright, old man, let's not stand here foolishly any longer. The sect still has a pile of affairs waiting for us to deal with!"
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Sky Dou Imperial Royal Academy!
Zhi Lin looked at Qin Ming in front of him expressionlessly and said coldly, "Teacher Qin, it's been so long, and Dugu Yan doesn't seem to have changed at all!"
"I am here this time to notify her of something, to cancel her qualification to stay in team one!"
Qin Ming's pupils shrank, apparently not expecting the other party to make such a move so soon...
He immediately advocated for Dugu Yan, "Commissioner Zhi Lin, don't you think this is a bit too rash?"
"Just give Yan Zi a few more days, and I believe she will definitely recover!"
Zhi Lin's expression still did not change and he said again, "Teacher Qin, I am not here to discuss this with you. Please call Dugu Yan out!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Ming did not do as the other party had said...
Instead, he continued to plead, "Commissioner Zhi Lin, doing this, you will cause the academy to lose an excellent student!"
Zhi Lin, however, showed a disdainful expression, "An excellent student? Does the current Dugu Yan deserve such a word?"
"Enough, Teacher Qin, I don't wish to waste words with you, just go and call Dugu Yan over!"
In his words, impatience was clearly building!
Qin Ming also became serious, "I apologize, Commissioner Zhi Lin, but I'm afraid I cannot do that!"
"As a teacher of team one, I cannot simply let you strip anyone from team one!"
Zhi Lin's face turned somewhat livid, and he could not help but rebuke, "Teacher Qin, are you meaning to defy the orders of the Education Committee??"
"If you persist in obstructing, don't blame me for requesting to revoke your qualification as a teacher of team one!"
Qin Ming was not intimidated at all, "Even so, my answer remains the same!"
Zhi Lin couldn't help but scoff, "Very well... very well indeed. Since you insist on protecting that Dugu Yan, then don't blame me for not showing any mercy!"
Having said that, he turned around and left without hesitation...
At this moment, Dugu Yan, who had been hiding behind and eavesdropping, walked out with a shamefaced look...
"Teacher Qin, you..."
She had not expected that he would get into a conflict with someone from the Education Committee for her sake!
Seeing her, Qin Ming chuckled lightly, "Yan Zi, did you hear everything just now?"
"Yes!"
"Am I really... going to be stripped of my qualification to stay in team one?"
Dugu Yan clenched her fists, she had not anticipated the situation would turn out like this!
Qin Ming patted his chest, "Don't worry, Yan Zi, no one can kick you out of team one!!"
"Not even the people from the Education Committee!"
As he said this, however, to keep Dugu Yan safe, it seemed he would have to make a trip to Prince Xue Xing!
Dugu Yan's inner guilt intensified as she murmured, "Teacher Qin, won't this hold you back? After all, he is a member of the Commission."
Although Qin Ming was a team teacher, compared to Commissioner Zhi Lin, his status was far too insignificant!
Even a simple request to Prince Xue Xing was enough to strip him of his position as a team teacher!
Upon hearing this, Qin Ming couldn't help but reach out and rub her head, "Hold me back? Yan Zi, why would you think that?"
"It's precisely because your teacher believes in you that I will do everything I can to keep you on the team. That is the right choice!"
Dugu Yan bit her lower lip, "But..."
There was absolutely no need for him to go to such lengths for her sake!
Qin Ming interrupted without hesitation, "Yan Zi, there is no 'but.' Although Commissioner Zhi Lin has a lot of objections to you, the other two commissioners are still willing to give you another chance!"
"As long as you can pull yourself together again, I'm sure Prince Xue Xing will turn a blind eye."
Of course, there was another main point!
Dugu Yan, as the granddaughter of Dugu Bo, would certainly not be easily kicked out of the team with the latter's relationship with Prince Xue Xing!
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan's spirits changed dramatically...
She answered very seriously, "Teacher Qin...Rest assured, I will definitely not let you down!"
"Even though I've fallen behind Tian Heng and the others in cultivation, it won't be long before I catch up!"
Qin Ming felt a sense of relief and replied with a hint of satisfaction, "Good, that's the Yan Zi I know!"
It seemed that after Senior Douluo of Poison's advice, Yan Zi had finally recognized her mistakes, and nothing could be better than that!
Without any further ado, she bowed with her fists and said, "Then, Teacher Qin, I won't disturb you any longer, I'll go back to my training now!"
Teacher Qin had staked his future on vouching for her; she couldn't fail to live up to his expectations!
Having said this, she turned and left...
Watching her figure vanish from sight, Qin Ming finally let out a sigh...
"This matter is finally resolved; a brilliant student like Yan Zi shouldn't be kicked out of the team!"
"Yes, you're right, she is my granddaughter after all, and she deserves to be in the best team,"
An unexpected voice, filled with absolute confidence, suddenly sounded from behind...
Qin Ming hurriedly turned his head, exclaiming, "Poison...Senior Douluo of Poison??"
It was no surprise he was a Titled Douluo; Qin Ming hadn't even noticed his presence!
Dugu Bo gave a slight nod, "Teacher Qin, thank you for encouraging Yan Zi to regain her spirit!"
He had seen everything that Qin Ming had done!
Qin Ming responded with some surprise, hurrying to wave his hands and say, "No, it is all thanks to your advice, Senior Douluo of Poison. Otherwise, Yan Zi might not have listened to me!"
He had simply done what a teacher should do!
But after pausing for a moment, he expressed his concern, "However, Commissioner Zhi Lin from the Commission has a big issue with Yan Zi, and I fear he may report this to Prince Xue Xing..."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's eyes showed disdain...
"No matter, I will handle Prince Xue Xing. The mere Commission is of no concern!"
Given his relationship with Prince Xue Xing, ensuring that Yan Zi stayed on the team was a simple matter!
This Commissioner Zhi Lin was simply no issue at all!!
With those words from Senior Douluo of Poison, Qin Ming's last concern was finally dismissed, "With your assurance, Senior Douluo, I am at ease!"
However, he seemed to have remembered something...
He gingerly asked, "However, Senior Douluo of Poison, please forgive my boldness for asking, but there have been recent rumors that Fourth Prince His Highness was attacked and killed. Is this true?"
Du Gu Bo glanced at him and said doubtfully, "Teacher Qin, what do you want with this information? It shouldn't have anything to do with you, right?"
The former was not a member of the royal household, at best he was just an excellent teacher, yet he was concerned with these matters!
Qin Ming thought the former had misunderstood, and immediately explained, "No... It's not related, just purely out of curiosity. If it involves important secrets, Senior Douluo of Poison, please ignore what I just said!"
Du Gu Bo hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Telling you shouldn't be a problem, Fourth Prince His Highness did indeed suffer an attack and perished, a matter that has enraged His Majesty the Emperor!"
"Other matters are not for you to know!"
Qin Ming's eyes lit up as he clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Senior Douluo of Poison, for informing me!"
He couldn't believe that someone would actually dare to lay hands on a member of the royal household!
Certainly, the matter wasn't so simple!
But as the former said, what followed was not for him to know.
Du Gu Bo waved his hand, "Alright, it's getting late, I should be going now."
"I leave Yan Zi in your care. If there are any issues, feel free to contact me anytime!"
"Although I wouldn't dare claim the entire Tiandou Empire, there is no one within this academy who dares to provoke me, Du Gu Bo!"
With that, his figure quietly vanished...
Leaving only Qin Ming alone, standing amidst the chaos...
"Have I… earned the recognition of Senior Douluo of Poison?"
The previous words seemed to imply protection!
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Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!
A disciple dressed in sect attire respectfully reported to Ning Fengzhi, who was seated at the head, "Report to Sect Master, a major incident occurred in the Tian Dou Imperial Family not long ago!"
Ning Fengzhi raised his eyebrows, surprised, "Oh? A major incident? Let's hear it!"
Chen Xin and Gu Rong also showed curious expressions...
They hadn't heard of any big news in a long time!
Perhaps this would provide some entertainment!
Seeing their reactions, the Sect Disciple continued, "A few days ago, the fourth prince of the Tiandou Empire seemed to have been attacked by an unidentified Soul Master and was killed!"
"This incident has provoked Emperor Xue Ye's fury, and a thorough investigation is currently underway!"
Ning Fengzhi replied with a rare tone of astonishment, "What?? The fourth prince was killed? Are you sure this is not a rumor??"
The former replied truthfully, "Return to Sect Master, after our inquiries, we can confirm that it's true!"
After receiving confirmation, Ning Fengzhi turned his gaze to Chen Xin and the others, "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, what do you think of this matter??"
Gu Rong stroked his beard and pondered, "Anyone who dares to lay hands on a prince must not have a small background!"
Chen Xin agreed, "Yes, a Soul Master with such strength is from either the Great Sects or Martial Soul Hall!"
"But why... would they target the fourth prince? Merely to enrage Xue Ye?"
Ning Fengzhi also expressed agreement, "This matter is indeed strange; it's just a pity that Qing He is not here, otherwise, we could ask him!"
As the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe naturally knew some of the inside story!
But with such an incident happening, it's unlikely that Xue Ye would let the princes leave the imperial palace so easily!
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