Chapter 49: Goodbye Qian Renxue, Yeah! Love!
"Yes, Grandpa."
Ye Yu answered straightforwardly.
> "Back then, I had no status or background—only talent."
> "I wanted to enter a better spirit master academy and receive a better education. I believed only a broad-minded and unconventional prince could help me."
> "So at that time, I enrolled in the Royal Academy with the help of His Highness."
> "If it weren't for His Highness's help, I wouldn't have met Yanyan."
At this, Dugu Bo's expression became somewhat complicated. He hesitated, wanting to speak, but ultimately said nothing.
Although Prince Xuexing had saved his life, and he had since joined Prince Xuexing's faction—
after analyzing the matter with Prince Xuexing,
he also believed that Prince Xue Qinghe's identity was suspicious, possibly someone from Spirit Hall.
But this kind of thing was too sensitive and dangerous.
Knowing too much might not be a good thing.
After all, Spirit Hall's power was immense.
At present, with Prince Xue Qinghe's reputation and proven abilities,
he would surely ascend the throne after Emperor Xue Ye passed.
As for what would happen to Prince Xuexing and the Fourth Prince, Xue Beng, that was uncertain.
If his future grandson-in-law Ye Yu leaned toward Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's side—
then that was still acceptable.
If anything unexpected happened in the future,
with Ye Yu present, his granddaughter Dugu Yan might be able to navigate it safely.
Consider it a form of dual preparation.
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Since it was already evening when Ye Yu returned,
he didn't go out looking for a blacksmith to forge a fine iron spear.
Instead, he rested well at Dugu Mansion.
During his half month at the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire,
he hadn't slept particularly well.
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The next day
Ye Yu went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to attend class with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.
On the way, Ye Lingling spoke with slight embarrassment and shyness:
> "Ye Yu, my mom wants to invite you over as a guest."
> "When you have time, can you visit us?"
Ye Yu was a little surprised.
> "I have something I need to do this afternoon and I'm not ready."
> "I'll come visit you tomorrow."
> "Okay!"
Ye Lingling's beautiful and delicate face lit up with joy. Even her usually cool voice was filled with excitement.
Because Ye Yu had recently displayed overwhelming strength at Heaven Dou Royal Academy,
when he returned this time and entered third-year Class 1 of the intermediate school section,
many classmates looked at him with awe.
Ye Yu, with a calm expression, sat and chatted with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.
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After class
The class teacher of third-year Class 1 was also a little surprised to see Ye Yu return.
But given Ye Yu's extraordinary talent and strength,
he was already considered a special top-tier student of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
As such, he was afforded privileges.
As long as Ye Yu didn't interfere with others' learning,
the academy wouldn't interfere with anything he did.
Even if he took a year off—it wouldn't be a problem.
However, after he returned to the academy,
teachers aligned with Qian Renxue quickly reported the news to the Prince's Mansion.
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> "Our genius is finally back! Let's go!"
At the Prince's Mansion,
Qian Renxue, wearing a warm smile on her elegant and handsome face,
took her royal knights and personal guards, boarding a luxurious carriage marked with the Heaven Dou royal emblem.
She headed straight for Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Upon arriving at the foot of the mountain where the academy was located,
Qian Renxue asked the coachman and knights to remain behind.
She brought only a few personal guards and went up the mountain herself to find Ye Yu.
For talents, she always showed personal respect and courtesy.
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By noon,
after morning classes ended,
Ye Yu prepared to leave the academy with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling to return to the city.
But just after exiting the classroom,
he heard a commotion downstairs.
A wave of excited male and female voices echoed:
> "It's His Highness the Crown Prince! His Highness the Crown Prince is here!"
> "Why did His Highness come to the Royal Academy? Is he waiting for someone?"
> "Looks like it!"
> "The Crown Prince?"
Hearing this, Ye Yu was stunned—shocked and confused.
Thinking of what Dugu Bo had said yesterday…
Could it be that Qian Renxue was waiting downstairs for him?
Taking Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, he went downstairs—
and reality confirmed his guess.
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Standing below the teaching building,
the "Xue Qinghe" wearing a golden brocade robe, with a slender frame, short golden hair, and a handsome and feminine appearance,
was waiting quietly in the shade.
By his side stood over a dozen fully armed guards.
> "Ye Yu, long time no see!"
Seeing Ye Yu, Qian Renxue immediately approached with a warm smile.
> "I heard you've been studying how to evolve your Blue Silver Grass spirit after enrolling."
> "Congratulations—you've succeeded!"
> "Do you have time this afternoon to share a simple meal?"
> "Certainly, Your Highness."
Although Ye Yu had planned to visit a blacksmith shop that afternoon to forge a spear,
with Qian Renxue coming personally to invite him, it would have been inappropriate to refuse.
So he agreed.
Since Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were also planning to return to the city,
they all took Qian Renxue's carriage back together to Heaven Dou Imperial City.
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Afterwards,
Qian Renxue warmly invited Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling to join them for the meal.
But the two girls were no fools.
They could tell that Qian Renxue had specifically come for Ye Yu, and this wasn't simply about sharing a meal.
There were clearly other motives.
They didn't want to intrude.
So after saying their goodbyes and leaving the carriage,
only Ye Yu and Qian Renxue remained inside.
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In the spacious and luxurious carriage,
Qian Renxue's beautiful and androgynous face carried a trace of guilt and emotion.
> "Ye Yu… I'm sorry."
> "At first, I underestimated you."
> "I thought you were just insightful—a genius in crafting tools and devices."
> "I never expected you to be so gifted in the martial path."
> "If I had realized earlier, with my help, you might've completed the Blue Silver evolution method even faster."
> "I almost missed a rare talent like you!"
Now that Qian Renxue had seen Ye Yu's brilliance firsthand,
she realized—
to truly win over a genius, it wasn't about controlling them through royal authority.
Instead,
she had to treat them with respect, humility, sincerity, and genuine goodwill.
Before offering rewards, though, she wanted to test Ye Yu's stance—
After all, Ye Yu's future father-in-law was Dugu Bo, a supporter of Prince Xuexing.
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> "Why would you say that, Your Highness?"
> "Back then, I did indeed have poor cultivation talent—only a bit of skill in mechanical research."
> "If it were anyone else, even if I had presented the curved plow blueprint…"
> "Most likely, they would've ignored me, or taken it, tossed me a few coins, or just driven me off."
> "Only you, Your Highness, treated me seriously."
> "You summoned me personally, secured a baron title for me from His Majesty, and helped me enter the Royal Academy."
> "Your kindness—Ye Yu will always r
emember."
Looking at Qian Renxue before him, Ye Yu's expression grew emotional.
His words carried only two messages:
Gratitude and Loyalty.
Ye Yu was someone who always repaid a favor.
> In his past life, his favorite cuisine was Cantonese!
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