บท 96: Chapter 96: Experience-Based Advancement Time-Limited Task
Xue Qinghe's eyes flickered with a hint of unease. His confident demeanor began to waver, and he couldn't help but wonder if the young man before him had seen through his disguise.
"Teacher, this is His Highness, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire—Xue Qinghe," Tang Yuehua introduced to Mu Chen.
"Hmm."
Mu Chen nodded slightly, showing no intention of bowing to the Crown Prince. Instead, he greeted him with a smile, "Hello, Your Highness."
Xue Qinghe didn't mind Mu Chen's informal greeting. He smiled, saying, "I've long heard my sister speak of a master in painting, music, and dance at Yuexuan. Meeting you today, your reputation precedes you. I hope we can sit down for a chat sometime."
"I'd like to join too," Xue Ke quickly added, "I have some dance questions I'd like to ask Mr. Mu Chen."
**Ding Dong!**
"Congratulations, you have received an experience-based advancement time-limited task: Take liberties with Qian Renxue. The more you take, the greater the rewards will be. Time limit: 30 minutes."
"What the heck, system? You're making me the bad guy again?"
Mu Chen was secretly astonished. The person before him had a remarkable identity—posing as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, but actually the daughter of the Wuhun Hall, Qian Renxue. Taking liberties with her might well be digging his own grave.
"Sure."
Mu Chen didn't refuse, casually wrapping an arm around Xue Qinghe's shoulder. "I'll be in Heaven Dou City for a while, so we can meet anytime."
**Ding Dong!**
"Congratulations, you've put your arm around Qian Renxue's shoulder, gaining 60,000 soul power points."
Whoa!
60,000 soul power points.
Mu Chen was elated. Just by putting an arm around Qian Renxue's shoulder, he gained 60,000 soul power points. And he hadn't even done anything substantial yet!
Mu Chen's eyes burned as he looked at Xue Qinghe.
Xue Qinghe, uncomfortable with Mu Chen's gesture, took a step back, freeing himself from Mu Chen's arm. As the Crown Prince, he maintained a smile, saying, "Alright, I'll host a banquet at the Prince's Mansion tomorrow night. Let's drink to our hearts' content then."
"Sure, no problem," Mu Chen agreed without concern, scrutinizing Xue Qinghe. "Your Highness, after meeting you, I feel a strange familiarity, as if we've known each other for lifetimes."
"Perhaps in past lives, we were brothers," Xue Qinghe joked with a smile.
"If you feel that way too, why not become sworn brothers? What do you think?" Mu Chen suggested.
"Sworn brothers?" Xue Qinghe was taken aback. He had said it casually, never expecting Mu Chen to propose becoming sworn brothers.
"Yes. Or are you unwilling? I understand; I'm just a commoner, while you're the Crown Prince. Even if you agreed, the ministers of the Heaven Dou Empire might object," Mu Chen used a goading tactic to push his agenda.
"Brother Mu Chen, you misunderstand. Who I choose as a sworn brother is my private matter, beyond the reach of ministers. I'm willing to be sworn brothers with you," Xue Qinghe agreed without hesitation, recognizing Mu Chen's exceptional talents as Tang Yuehua's teacher. Forming a bond with Mu Chen would only benefit Xue Qinghe.
Soon, Tang Yuehua arranged for a table in the courtyard as Mu Chen instructed, adorned with three animal heads and an incense burner.
"With Heaven above, and Earth as witness, the mountains and rivers as a pact, and the seas as an oath, today I, Mu Chen, vow to become a sworn brother with the man beside me, sharing blessings and hardships, not seeking to be born on the same day, but to die on the same day. If I break this vow, may Heaven and Earth strike me down," Mu Chen declared solemnly.
Xue Qinghe followed suit, "With Heaven above, and Earth as witness, the mountains and rivers as a pact, and the seas as an oath, today I, Xue Qinghe, vow to become a sworn brother with the man beside me, sharing blessings and hardships, not seeking to be born on the same day, but to die on the same day. If I break this vow, may Heaven and Earth strike me down."
With that, Mu Chen and Xue Qinghe each took three incense sticks, bowing three times before the altar. They placed the incense in the burner.
Mu Chen extended his hand, gripping Xue Qinghe's fair hand, "You're older than me, so I'll call you big brother from now on."
**Ding Dong!**
"Congratulations, you've held Qian Renxue's hand, gaining 150,000 soul power points."
"Alright, I'll call you little brother," Xue Qinghe replied, not pulling away as they shook hands.
"Good, big brother," Mu Chen again put his arm around Xue Qinghe's shoulder.
Perhaps using the same method again didn't yield a reward. Checking his personal information, Mu Chen saw he still needed 590,000 soul power points to level up.
Determined to level up, Mu Chen was willing to go all out.
Mu Chen examined Xue Qinghe's features and boldly pinched his cheek, asking, "Big brother, your face is so fair. Do you have a secret palace recipe for skincare?"
**Ding Dong!**
"Congratulations, you've pinched Qian Renxue's cheek, gaining 200,000 soul power points."
Mu Chen still needed 390,000 soul power points to level up.
Xue Qinghe, concerned about revealing his true identity, endured Mu Chen's gestures despite discomfort, saying, "There are indeed some skincare secrets in the palace. If you're interested, I'll have someone send them to you."
"Great."
Mu Chen nodded, needing 390,000 more soul power points to level up. Determined, he pulled Xue Qinghe aside, whispering, "Big brother, forgive my boldness, but your chest muscles are lacking. As the Crown Prince, you should have a majestic image. Would you like my guidance? I have a quick method to build chest muscles."
Saying this, Mu Chen boldly poked Xue Qinghe's chest. To outsiders, both appeared as men, so the gesture seemed harmless.
**Soul Power +300,000**
Mu Chen's action earned him an additional 300,000 soul power points, leaving him 90,000 short of leveling up.
Despite maintaining a calm facade, Xue Qinghe internally wanted to slap Mu Chen. As the Crown Prince, and now sworn brothers, he managed to endure the situation.
Xue Qinghe smiled, "Thank you for your offer, little brother. I'm satisfied with my physique."
With only 90,000 soul power points needed and half a minute left on the time-limited task, Mu Chen was determined to seize the opportunity.
What to do?
To level up, Mu Chen decided to take a risk.
Suddenly, Mu Chen released Xue Qinghe's shoulder, his gaze falling on Xue Qinghe's lower body, "Big brother, forgive me, but your figure looks quite feminine, especially your hips!"
*Slap*
Mu Chen took the chance to slap Xue Qinghe's rear.
**Soul Power +350,000**
Mu Chen's bold move earned him an additional 350,000 soul power points. Finally, the system's voice chimed.
**Ding Dong!**
"Congratulations, your soul power is full, leveling up to 73 (260,000/1,147,800)."
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