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"It really is a woman!"
Xu Yunhan carefully examined her with his mental power and only then saw through Qian Renxue's disguise. She was also incredibly beautiful, no less so than Zhu Zhuqing and the others.
"Hmm?"
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) frowned, sensing that someone seemed to be probing her with mental power.
But she searched carefully and found nothing. Xu Yunhan had already retracted his mental power, and there were too many people in this place for Qian Renxue to pinpoint her target.
After Emperor Xue Ye and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe appeared, they were closely followed by Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
There was also Bishop Salas, representing Spirit Hall.
Prince Xue Xing, Prince Xue Beng, and others also made an appearance.
"Today is another grand occasion..."
Emperor Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, and Salas all gave speeches.
Once they finished, the opening ceremony was declared officially started.
First came the entrance ceremony for the various academy teams.
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's second team led the way, followed by Thunder Academy, Holy Wind Academy, Elephant Armored Academy, Blazing Academy, Heaven Water Academy... Exotic Beast Academy, Azure Vast Academy... Shrek Academy...
There were nearly thirty participating teams in total.
After the entrance ceremony, there was a song and dance performance, in which some Soul Masters also participated, making it very lively and quite spectacular.
When these concluded, it was almost noon, and Emperor Xue Ye invited the guests, participating academy teams, and relevant personnel to a luncheon at the Great Soul Fighting Arena.
The official matches would begin tomorrow.
"Is this considered a palace banquet? Too bad we couldn't eat at the imperial palace."
Ma Hongjun rubbed his round belly, very satisfied with today's luncheon.
"It's good enough that there's food. And you still want to eat at the imperial palace," Oscar gave him a disdainful look.
Tai Long draped an arm over Ma Hongjun's shoulder, laughing, "If we get one of the top five spots, we might get to eat at the imperial palace. It's always been like that."
Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up. "Haha, it seems we're definitely going to the imperial palace then."
Although he didn't want to admit it, following Xu Yunhan and the others was a definite win.
Just then, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe approached.
"It's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo!"
Huang Yuan whispered excitedly. These were three very important figures!
"They must be here to see Ning Rongrong," Ma Hongjun muttered.
Within the team, everyone knew Ning Rongrong's identity, but Ma Hongjun and the others dared not speak carelessly about it.
"Dad, Grandpa Sword, why are you here?"
Ning Rongrong quickly ran over.
"It's been a while since we last met. We came to see you."
Ning Fengzhi patted his daughter's head, smiling. "And also to meet your companions."
His gaze fell upon Xu Yunhan, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, Oscar, and the others. This was Ning Fengzhi's first time meeting them face-to-face.
Ning Fengzhi didn't know about his daughter's relationship with Xu Yunhan, but he had heard his daughter mention Xu Yunhan. This person had given his daughter an immortal herb, which was a great favor to both his daughter and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Moreover, when Ning Rongrong had first mentioned Xu Yunhan, Ning Fengzhi had sensed something suspicious.
Afterward, he had secretly investigated Xu Yunhan, but found nothing concrete. He hadn't made a big fuss, so as not to make Ning Rongrong feel uneasy if she found out.
Today, with the opportunity presented, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin came to observe, with Xu Yunhan naturally being their main focus.
"Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo, Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Liu Erlong, Flender, and Zhao Wuji approached to greet them.
"You don't need to be so polite. I just came along with my teacher to observe."
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) appeared very kind and approachable.
He was Ning Fengzhi's student, and hearing from Ning Fengzhi that Ning Rongrong was at Shrek Academy, he was curious to follow along and see for himself.
Shrek Academy wasn't very well-known, and for Ning Rongrong to cultivate there, it must have something special. Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was curious.
"Brother Qinghe, long time no see."
Ning Rongrong and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe were quite familiar with each other, having often played together in the imperial palace in the past.
"Indeed, it's been a few years. Rongrong has grown up and become even more beautiful," Crown Prince Xue Qinghe said with a smile.
Subsequently, Ning Rongrong introduced Flender, Zhao Wuji, Xu Yunhan, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Oscar to Ning Fengzhi and the two Douluo.
"This is Xu Yunhan, he's the captain of our team..."
Ning Rongrong introduced Xu Yunhan last.
"Greetings, Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo, Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince," Xu Yunhan said, neither humble nor overbearing.
In the eyes of Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Xu Yunhan was a fine young man, probably not much older than Ning Rongrong, and seemed quite suitable.
Being able to be the captain of Ning Rongrong's team suggested he was at least a Soul Sect, and having consumed an immortal herb, his talent was certainly not bad, making a future as a Titled Douluo quite promising.
As of now, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin were quite satisfied with Xu Yunhan in all aspects. Becoming the son-in-law of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was not out of the question.
Of course, they were unaware of Xu Yunhan's relationships with Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Liu Erlong. Otherwise, they probably wouldn't have been able to accept it.
They wanted Xu Yunhan to wholeheartedly love and protect Ning Rongrong, and to guard the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan in the future, not to give Ning Rongrong and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to Xu Yunhan!
"Xu Yunhan, and all of you, are talented individuals and good friends of Rongrong. You are welcome to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan if you have time."
Ning Fengzhi said to Xu Yunhan and the others, "When you graduate in the future, you can also consider joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. We will definitely not mistreat you."
Talent was always needed by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, the more the better.
Ma Hongjun was somewhat tempted, but considering his ordinary relationship with Ning Rongrong, he dismissed the thought.
Oscar would definitely not go, unless Ning Fengzhi married Ning Rongrong to him, but how could that be possible? He was just a support Soul Master.
Tai Long had his own family. Huang Yuan, Jiang Zhu, and Jing Ling were similar; they wouldn't easily join any faction, so as not to bring disaster to their families.
Even if they didn't join, Ning Fengzhi wouldn't care. He was primarily speaking to Xu Yunhan, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing; the others were just an afterthought.
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) was meticulous and had already noticed that Ning Rongrong and Xu Yunhan's relationship was unusual, and that Xu Yunhan was also intimate with Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
The emotions inadvertently revealed did not escape Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's notice.
"Men are all fickle!" Crown Prince Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) muttered to himself.
Although she noticed, she wouldn't say it aloud. Ning Rongrong being with a fickle man like Xu Yunhan might even cause harm to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Thus, it would be beneficial for her, and for Spirit Hall.
Everyone chatted for a good while before Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe departed.
Xu Yunhan, Liu Erlong, and the others also left, returning to Shrek Academy.
Outside the Great Soul Fighting Arena, the streets were still packed with people.
People were there to see the participating team members, especially the handsome men and beautiful women, who were very captivating.
Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong once again received many cheers.
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