Chapter 16 Ye Yu's Goal, Loyalty!
Coming from Notting City to Tiandou Imperial City,
Ye Yu has two goals.
One is to find a way to learn extensive knowledge about soul beasts, identifying a plant-type soul beast with life attributes that can continue to improve the origin and potential of his Blue Silver Vine Spirit after hunting and absorbing its soul ring.
Another goal is to find a way to contact Dugu Yan.
It would be ideal to successfully win over Dugu Yan and build a close relationship.
This way, he could connect with Dugu Bo, the largest "angel investor" in Douluo Continent, and obtain the fairy grass of the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire.
As a traverser,
since the fairy grass of the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire has not yet been claimed by Tang San,
Ye Yu would definitely not let go of the greatest opportunity in Douluo Continent!
However, capturing Dugu Yan is not that simple.
Because he doesn't know Dugu Yan at all.
If he goes directly to the vicinity of Dugu Mansion to wait and try to strike up a conversation,
once discovered by Dugu Bo, Ye Yu feels he might be turned into fertilizer.
The best way is definitely to enroll at Tiandou Royal Academy,
become a classmate with Dugu Yan,
and then slowly build a relationship.
This is the safest and most effective approach!
Ye Yu didn't believe that,
if even Yu Xiaogang, who has no real ability, only hypocrisy and shamelessness, could charm Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong,
he, having been seasoned by a wealth of modern knowledge and familiar with various relationship strategies, couldn't win over Dugu Yan!
However, Tiandou Royal Academy seems to require noble status for enrollment.
But Ye Yu is not a noble, and his talent alone isn't sufficient.
This makes him turn to Qian Renxue to try his luck, hoping to gain entry to Tiandou Royal Academy through her.
Because he remembers that Qian Renxue values talent,
and as a traverser, Ye Yu has always considered himself a great talent!
Prince's Mansion,
in the study.
Qian Renxue, disguised as Prince Xue Qinghe, is sitting at the desk, reviewing memorials,
analyzing the information within and making corresponding comments.
As the crown prince of the Tiandou Empire,
to train his "son" Xue Qinghe in governance,
Emperor Xue Ye sometimes assigns memorials to Qian Renxue for review.
After Qian Renxue reviews them, they are returned to Emperor Xue Ye,
who reads her comments, provides feedback, and points out shortcomings,
teaching Qian Renxue how to govern the country and manage the empire's nobles and officials.
On this day,
suddenly, the respectful voice of a guard sounded outside.
"Report to His Royal Highness, there is a child outside the mansion who wishes to meet Your Highness and presented a drawing of an agricultural tool, claiming it could enhance the national strength of the empire. I find it quite impressive. Please take a look, Your Highness!"
Hearing this, Qian Renxue couldn't help but frown.
Agricultural tool drawings that can enhance the national strength of the Tiandou Empire?
What a bold claim!
But since it's just a drawing, Qian Renxue doesn't mind taking a look.
After walking out of the study,
she takes the drawings from the guard.
Upon seeing the design and the various annotations, Qian Renxue's expression becomes solemn, with a hint of surprise.
"Bring the person in; I want to see him!"
Soon, Ye Yu follows a guard into the Prince's Mansion.
In the reception hall,
a young man wearing a noble golden-red robe, with short golden hair and a refined, handsome appearance, is seated, holding the drawing with eyes full of surprise and admiration.
Although Ye Yu doesn't know him personally, he is certain this must be Prince Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue in disguise.
"Greetings, Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
At the entrance of the hall,
following the guards, Ye Yu bows respectfully to Qian Renxue and greets her.
"Haha! No need for formality! No need for formality!"
Qian Renxue stands up with a gentle smile, steps forward to help Ye Yu up,
and then takes his hand to sit down together.
"Can the curved plow on this drawing really increase farming efficiency several times?"
Qian Renxue points to the curved plow on the drawing and asks excitedly.
"Of course!"
Ye Yu smiles confidently.
"Your Highness should be able to see from this drawing,
the area of soil turned over by the curved plow is several times that of a hoe, and it can be pulled by oxen, whose endurance is far greater than humans'.
Farming this way is undoubtedly far more efficient than people using hoes!"
"However, just looking at drawings may not convey the full concept."
"But once this curved plow is built and tested in the fields, Your Highness will see its effect firsthand."
This makes Qian Renxue nod, her face beaming with joy.
The curved plow may seem like a simple farm tool,
but in the agriculturally backward Douluo Continent,
a curved plow that boosts farming efficiency
could increase the Tiandou Empire's grain output several times, significantly enhancing national strength.
Hearing this, Qian Renxue carefully stores the curved plow drawing, planning to commission a blacksmith to craft it.
But before leaving, as if recalling something, she asks Ye Yu with a gentle smile,
"By the way, I don't yet know your name."
"You have presented such a valuable treasure; Qinghe truly doesn't know how to reward you!"
"In response to Your Highness, my name is Ye Yu, a citizen from Fanos Province, recently graduated from a Junior Soul Master Academy!"
Ye Yu clasps his fists and replies respectfully.
"I came to Tiandou Imperial City hoping to study at the esteemed Royal Academy and serve the Empire after graduation."
"However, I heard the Royal Academy only admits students with noble titles."
"As a citizen of the Empire, it is Ye Yu's duty to contribute to the Empire."
"I am truly overwhelmed by talk of rewards!"
"Ye Yu only hopes to be admitted to the Royal Academy, to study diligently and grow."
"After graduation, I aim to serve Your Highness the Crown Prince and the Empire!"
At the end, Ye Yu appears deeply moved and sincere, bowing deeply to Qian Renxue.
Hearing Ye Yu's words, Qian Renxue can't help but laugh, a flicker of interest in her eyes.
She has never met such an intriguing boy.
So young, yet so articulate,
declining her rewards tactfully,
while clearly expressing his loyalty to the Empire and subtly stating his need—
to enroll in Tiandou Royal Academy.
He cleverly frames this not as personal ambition but as a desire to study hard to serve her and the Tiandou Empire.
Interesting!
Truly interesting!
As for Ye Yu's request, Qian Renxue considers it and smiles gently.
"Enrollment in Tiandou Royal Academy does typically require a noble title, but this isn't absolute."
"After all, rules are rigid, but people are flexible."
"I can't promise this immediately, but I will request an admission slot from my father on your behalf."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Hearing Qian Renxue's response, Ye Yu is delighted.
Although Qian Renxue didn't agree outright,
admission to Tiandou Royal Academy is a trivial matter for Emperor Xue Ye.
Since Qian Renxue agreed to help,
with his contribution of the curved plow, admission is virtually guaranteed!
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