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Xue Tianxing looked at the man and said:
"Lead the way."
The man respectfully responded and turned to lead the way.
Xue Tianxing followed behind him, pondering to himself—why was Qian Renxue looking for him at this time, for the sake of the Continental Soul Master Tournament, or for the situation of the Tiandou Empire?
Whatever the reason, you have to be careful and deal with it accordingly.
Soon, the two arrived at the entrance of "Drunken Immortal Pavilion".
Zuixianlou is a famous restaurant in Tiandou City, with luxurious decorations and a clientele that is either rich or noble.
The man led Xue Tianxing into the restaurant, went straight to the second floor, stopped at the door of a private room, and gently knocked:
"Second Prince, His Highness Xue Tianxing has arrived."
A gentle voice came from inside the private room:
"Come in."
The man pushed open the door and gestured for Xue Tianxing to enter.
Xue Tianxing took a deep breath and stepped into the private room.
As soon as Xue Tianxing entered the private room, the servant who had led the way tactfully stepped outside and gently closed the door, completely shutting out the noise from the outside world.
The private room was decorated with great elegance. The tables and chairs made of rosewood gleamed with a warm luster, a traditional Chinese ink painting of landscape hung on the wall, and a faint sandalwood incense burned in the incense burner in the corner, filling the air with a tranquil and timeless atmosphere.
Qian Renxue was still dressed as "Xue Qinghe," his moon-white brocade robe highlighting his handsome face and gentle temperament.
He sat in the main seat, holding a cup of hot tea. When Xue Tian walked in, he smiled gently, but there was a hint of complexity hidden in his eyes.
"Cousin, you've been in Tiandou City for several days now, but you haven't taken the initiative to come and catch up with me. Instead, I, as your older brother, have to be the one to invite you first."
Qian Renxue put down her teacup, her tone relaxed, as if the two were truly close cousins.
Xue Tianxing made no attempt at pleasantries, walking straight to the seat opposite Qian Renxue and sitting down. He looked at Qian Renxue calmly and said directly:
"Here I am."
However, you probably didn't just call me here to catch up, did you?
Xue Tianxing paused, his tone tinged with sarcasm:
"Let's not even talk about the current relationship between the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Barak Kingdom—both sides are openly and secretly competing with each other, hoping that something will happen to the other;
"Take the two of us for example. Aside from a brief encounter in Soto, we don't seem to have any 'old history' to reminisce about. Just say what you need to say; no need to beat around the bush."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's smile froze slightly before she realized that her current identity was Xue Qinghe, the second prince of the Tiandou Empire, and that she and Xue Tianxing, the prince of the Barak Kingdom, were essentially enemies.
The reason she spoke to him as a "cousin" just now was perhaps because she knew that Xue Tianxing also possessed the Angelic Martial Soul, and subconsciously regarded him as a "kindred spirit," thus lowering her guard and momentarily forgetting their true positions.
She coughed lightly to cover up her earlier oversight, readjusted her tone, and the gentle smile on her face faded slightly, replaced by a hint of seriousness:
"Since you're being so direct, I won't beat around the bush either. I'm here to remind you of something—someone's eyeing your Barak Academy team members."
Xue Tianxing raised an eyebrow, a hint of wariness rising in his heart:
"Targeting us? What do you mean?"
"What I mean is that some people think that the people from Barak Academy have such high soul power at such a young age, which is likely because they have absorbed high-quality soul bones, especially you—you became a Soul Emperor before you were even fifteen years old. In their opinion, you must have more than one soul bone hidden in you."
Qian Renxue lowered her voice slightly and said in a serious tone,
"So, he has made up his mind to find an opportunity to assassinate the people of your Barak Academy and take their bones."
"Killing someone to extract their bones?"
Xue Tianxing's eyes instantly turned cold.
While there are many people in the Soul Master world who would stop at nothing to obtain Soul Rings and Soul Bones, this person is far too audacious to openly attack a participating team during the Continental Soul Master Tournament.
He stared at Qian Renxue and asked in a deep voice:
"Who dares to be so bold? And you've specifically told me all this, surely not just for free? What do you want from this?"
Qian Renxue had anticipated Xue Tianxing's question. She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and slowly said:
"The one who wants to harm you is Shi Nian, the dean of Canghui Academy. As for what I want..."
She looked up at Xue Tianxing, a deep meaning flashing in her eyes, but she didn't answer directly, only saying:
"It's not the right time yet; you'll know in time."
After saying this, Qian Renxue stood up, straightened her brocade robe, and nodded slightly to Xue Tianxing:
"I've said what I needed to say. You'd better watch yourself. Remember, Shi Nian's martial spirit is 'Remnant Dream,' which excels in mental attacks and is extremely insidious. You must be very careful."
As soon as she finished speaking, Qian Renxue turned and walked towards the door of the private room, not giving Xue Tianxing a chance to ask any further questions.
As the door to the private room opened and closed gently, only Xue Tianxing remained inside.
Xue Tianxing sat in his seat, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, his mind churning with thoughts.
Dean Shi Nian of Canghui Academy... He had some impression of this name. In the original work, Shi Nian was indeed a treacherous and cunning person who was good at creating illusions with mental power. He was later killed by Tang San with a hidden weapon.
Unexpectedly, Shi Nian's target has now changed from Shrek Academy to Barak Academy. As for Qian Renxue's purpose, Xue Tianxing couldn't figure it out for the time being.
"Shin Nan... Qian Renxue..."
Xue Tianxing silently repeated the two names in his heart, his eyes gradually sharpening, and then he murmured:
"Whatever your intentions, if you want to mess with anyone from Barak Academy, you'd better think twice before you try!"
Xue Tianxing stood up, no longer dwelling on Qian Renxue's purpose. His immediate priority was to remind Shui Bing'er and the others to be on guard and avoid being ambushed by Shi Nian.
After all, the mental attacks of the past are hard to defend against, and if one is not careful, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Xue Tianxing strode out of the private room and headed towards the hotel.
Xue Tianxing hurried back to the hotel where everyone was staying, and as soon as he entered, he called out to the lobby:
"Bing'er, Dugu Yan, Cao Qing, and Oscar, gather in the hall. We have something important to discuss!"
Xue Tianxing's tone was urgent, unlike his usual composure, which made the people who were resting in their rooms instantly realize that things were not simple.
Before long, Shui Bing'er, Dugu Yan, Cao Qing, Oscar, Ning Rongrong, and Shui Yue'er all gathered in the hall.