Encounter The Eastern Palace was heavily guarded, with a hidden sentry every few meters and a large number of Soul Master guards patrolling openly. Ju Zi, carrying a purple dragon-patterned token, entered without hindrance.
Following a familiar path, Ju Zi quickly arrived at an exquisitely designed pavilion. After respectfully waiting for the guard to ring the doorbell, the door opened automatically, and Ju Zi entered.
The hall was filled with a fragrant aroma, from some kind of highly invigorating plant. The interior decoration wasn't luxurious, but it was understated and refined.
"Normally you wouldn't come here at this time. What happened?"
A gentle male voice came from the desk. Ju Zi looked up respectfully, her previous lazy and naive demeanor from the academy replaced by wisdom in her eyes.
"As expected of Your Highness." Ju Zi flattered him at the opportune moment, simultaneously kneeling on one knee in greeting.
"You silly girl, I've already told you you don't need to bow to me."
Beside the table sat a young man in white. He wasn't particularly handsome, but his eyes were bright and piercing, filled with an air of authority. He was none other than Xu Tianran, the current Crown Prince of the Sun Moon Empire.
A gentle surge of soul energy dissipated, helping Ju Zi to regain her balance.
"Your Highness is the Emperor, so Ju Zi must bow. This is etiquette, and it cannot be changed," Ju Zi said softly.
Xu Tianran's eyes held a hint of relief, but a helpless smile played on his lips. "Speak, what brings you here?"
Ju Zi's smile faded, and she said seriously, "Your Highness, just now, Wang Shaojie from the royal collateral branch and Zi Mu, the eldest son of the Duke of Ziyun's mansion, directly proclaimed to a Shrek Academy student that the Empire intended to destroy Shrek Academy. I'm afraid this student has already told their team leader." "
This happens during the exchange student program. Such outrageous words will likely cause extreme dissatisfaction from Shrek Academy."
Xu Tianran remained silent, but the shifting look in his eyes indicated that he was seriously considering the matter.
Ju Zi added, "Your Highness, this is also an opportunity for us. If Shrek Academy retaliates because of this, Your Highness can step in and, in your royal capacity, ease the situation. This will not only gain Shrek Academy's favor but also allow the Red Dust Hall Master to make contact with you, after all, it's a favor."
"Hehe." Xu Tianran chuckled lightly, "Ju Zi, you still underestimate Jing Hongchen."
"Why do you say that, Your Highness?" Ju Zi asked, puzzled.
Xu Tianran said, "With Jing Hongchen's abilities, he should be able to handle this matter well. Believe it or not, he had already resolved these issues on your way to the East Palace, and might even have invited the Shrek Academy team leader to have tea together?"
Ju Zi was taken aback and froze on the spot.
Seeing her bewildered state, Xu Tianran smiled and said, "Jing Hongchen was able to lift the declining Hongchen family back up, so he naturally has the ability. By the way, let me ask you, were Wang Shaojie and Zi Mu retaliated against?"
Ju Zi's gaze sharpened as she recalled the anomaly in the laboratory and Huo Yuhao's words when he left. She replied somewhat uncertainly, "I'm not sure about that either, but I think that Shrek student most likely acted in secret."
Then Ju Zi recounted everything that had happened in the laboratory.
Hearing the complete story, Xu Tianran couldn't help but laugh. "It seems Heaven is determined to give me a chance. With the foolish minds of these noble descendants, I'm afraid they'll retaliate later, and then I can make my move."
Ju Zi's eyes flickered slightly. "Your Highness, do you mean that Wang Shaojie and Zi Mu will seek revenge later?"
Xu Tianran said coldly, "To be precise, it's that fool Wang Shaojie who will retaliate. His cousin is named Xu Mochen, and Xu Mochen's father is the Prince of Jialan, who controls the Imperial Clan Court. Ha, a prince who always likes to contradict me. One day, I will personally send him on his way."
As he finished speaking, a strong killing intent suddenly spread out, and Ju Zi's delicate body trembled. She was also terrified of the seemingly gentle but actually murderous prince before her.
Xu Tianran, unaware of Ju Zi's trembling, continued, "If they try to cause trouble during the exchange student program, I can impeach them beforehand. After all, being at odds with Shrek Academy is only bad for the Empire. Whoever does this is disrupting the peace between the two major powers."
"Go back to the academy later. If anything happens, come find me immediately."
Ju Zi respectfully replied, "Yes, sir." "
I'm a little tired from grading documents. Give me a massage." Xu Tianran's tone returned to its gentleness.
Ju Zi respectfully came behind Xu Tianran and gently massaged his shoulders with her delicate, snow-white hands.
Feeling the comfort of the massage, Xu Tianran closed his eyes slightly, quietly enjoying it, while the scent of Ju Zi wafted into his nostrils.
But the chaotic thoughts in his mind forced him to open his eyes. Smelling that alluring fragrance, and then looking at those snow-white hands, a shadow of gloom flashed across Xu Tianran's eyes.
What a pity, such a tender body, yet he couldn't fully enjoy it.
...
Evening, twilight clouds.
"Gu Yi, what are you looking at?"
Inside the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, a group of people were gathered around a notice board, muttering to themselves. Suddenly, an enthusiastic shout rang out.
A girl with long golden hair stood on the outer edge of the crowd. Perhaps because of her exceptional beauty, several male students occasionally stole glances at her, but none approached to strike up a conversation.
Hearing the shout, she turned around and looked at the person who had called her.
The person's face and figure were ordinary, but her smile was sunny and lively, making one's eyes light up.
"Sister Zi Yan." The girl's cold expression softened, revealing a slight smile.
Jing Zi Yan walked over, curiously observing the group of at least a hundred people gathered together. "What are they looking at?"
The girl shook her head, saying, "I just got here too, I don't know yet."
"Hey, handsome guys and beautiful girls squeezed in there, tell me what the notice board says!" Jing Zi Yan nodded to the girl and then shouted at the top of her lungs.
The moment the words "handsome guys and beautiful girls" were uttered, countless people turned to look.
"Tsk." Jing Ziyan couldn't help but click her tongue.
"Sister Ziyan," a female student said with a smile, "The academy has announced that the Shrek Academy exchange team has arrived at our academy. The two sides plan to play a friendly match. All students who have reached the Soul King level or above can register at Director Lin's office." "
Shrek exchange students?"
Suddenly, just as Jing Ziyan was somewhat taken aback upon hearing this from Shrek Academy, the blonde girl's pupils constricted sharply, as if the image of the strange evil Soul Master she had encountered in the forest that night appeared in her eyes.
That person stood on a tree branch, bathed in moonlight, looking down at her.
[Please go to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy in the future and find an exchange student from Shrek Academy named Huo Yuhao, who is my master.]
"Hey junior, is there a reward?" Jing Ziyan asked, intrigued.
"Yes, I heard the reward is quite substantial," a younger male student replied, pausing for a moment before quickly adding, "I'm a junior, haha."
Everyone: "..."
Hearing about the reward, Jing Ziyan's eyes immediately lit up like gold coins. She grabbed the girl's shoulder, "There's even a reward! Gu Yi, come with me to register, I'll register that idiot too."
But soon, Jing Ziyan froze, because the girl was still in a daze.
"What's wrong with you?" Jing Ziyan waved her hand in front of the girl's eyes.
The girl's gaze gradually returned, and she looked at Jing Ziyan, saying in a deep voice, "Sister Ziyan, I also want to register."
"Whoosh."
Hearing this, even some of the students around who knew the girl were stunned. The person who always seemed uninterested in anything was actually planning to register for the competition?
The sun hadn't risen in the west yet.
"Really?" Jing Ziyan asked excitedly.
"Really," the girl nodded.
Jing Ziyan grinned, "Okay, come with me to sign up. After we make a fortune, we'll go to a restaurant in Mingdu for a good meal."
The girl smiled and left with Jing Ziyan,
leaving behind a group of Sun Moon Academy students looking at each other in bewilderment.
"This Ye Guyi is acting strangely; she's actually interested in the competition."
"With the rewards the academy offers, who wouldn't be confused?"
"Hehe, I'm really looking forward to seeing what Ye Guyi is like when she fights. The aloof beauty's charm is sure to be captivating."
"Ugh~ Disgusted."
"Let's go, let's go eat. We don't have the ability to join in the fun."
The onlookers gradually began to disperse.
When the students who were confident in their ability to participate in the friendly match arrived at Lin Jiayi's office, the corridor outside the office was already crowded with a large number of students.
It was estimated that there were more than sixty people, including fifth and sixth graders, students from Mingde Hall, and even students from the Soul Guidance Department.
"There are too many people." Jing Ziyan frowned.
Ye Guyi glanced at the corridor, "After all, the rewards are generous, and if they can win against Shrek Academy, they can also gain considerable honor. Naturally, the students are willing to pursue this."
"That's true, well, let's wait then." Jing Ziyan shook her head.
"Click."
Just then, a clear sound of a door opening rang out, attracting everyone's attention. More than sixty pairs of eyes looked over.
Finally, they could register.
But soon, the waiting students were stunned, because those who came out of Lin Jiayi's office were actually some sixth-year students. Their faces were like frightened birds, and after exchanging glances with the students in the corridor, they quickly lowered their heads and walked away.
"Who are they?" someone asked curiously.
"Brother, you're from the Soul Guidance Department, right?"
"Yeah."
"Heh, aren't these Shrek Academy exchange students? These guys had nothing better to do than provoke and insult them, and as a result, they got into trouble. They'll probably be punished by Director Lin."
"That's right. They knew the exchange student program was a collaboration between the two academies, and they still dared to cause trouble. It's good enough that Director Lin didn't skin them alive."
"These people don't have the ability to get into Mingde Hall. They probably just wanted to cause trouble before graduation, and they ended up making a mess of things."
Behind them, Jing Ziyan and Ye Guyi looked at each other, and the others listened to the conversation with curiosity.
There was actually such a thing?
"Shh, someone's coming out."
Suddenly, someone said, and everyone fell silent.
Another group of people walked out of the office door.
This time, however, it wasn't Sun Moon Academy students, but Shrek Academy students.
Ten of them walked out with smiles, exchanging polite nods with the waiting students.
They left, heading towards the elevator, all the Sun Moon Academy students' gazes fixed on them.
Some were complex, some excited, some hostile.
The Shrek Academy exchange
students… Reaching the end of the line, He Caitou put his arm around Huo Yuhao's shoulder. "Yuhao, these are your next opponents, are you nervous?"
Huo Yuhao smiled slightly, "Not bad."
"If you ask me, you're really strong." He Caitou sighed deeply.
"Whoosh." Suddenly, a gaze fixed on Huo Yuhao's handsome face.
Seemingly sensing something, Huo Yuhao looked up instinctively, and the next second, he met the eyes of a girl with stunning beauty.
"The aura of divine attributes." Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised, but he still politely nodded in greeting.
However, the girl didn't respond.
Soon, under Ye Guyi's watchful gaze, Huo Yuhao slowly departed.
Even as the elevator descended, her gaze remained fixed.
"Hurry up and register, there aren't many spots left," Lin Jiayi called out.
"Quick, quick, register!"
"Old Lin, I want to register first!"
"Get out of the way, everyone follow the queue order, don't try to get close. Also, call him Director Lin."
"Okay, Old Lin."
Hearing Lin Jiayi's joking remark, the students chatted and laughed as they entered the office to officially begin registration.
"Guyi?" Jing Ziyan looked at Ye Guyi, who remained silent, staring at the elevator.
"Sorry, I was daydreaming," Ye Guyi said apologetically.
Jing Ziyan chuckled, "If nothing unexpected happens, those people are the exchange students from Shrek Academy. I noticed you kept staring at that guy named Yuhao, what's up? Is he your type?"
Ye Guyi nodded, then said seriously, "That's right, I'm very interested in him."
"Ah?" Jing Ziyan's teasing expression froze. "
...
How is the situation?"
Inside the medical room of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, several figures stood beside two hospital beds. One of them, a young man who looked to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, couldn't help but ask the Soul Master in the treatment room. His name was Xu Mochen.
"Your Highness, don't worry, they're both fine now. They should wake up soon. However, their bodies have been frozen for a long time, causing some damage to their meridians and bodies. It may take some time for them to recover,"
the healing Soul Master quickly replied.
Hearing this, Xu Mochen breathed a sigh of relief and waved for her to leave. The healing Soul Master was sensible and immediately left the room.
As soon as she left, Xu Mochen's expression turned grim. "My aunt only has this one child. My husband died in battle to save my father. If something happens to him, it will be difficult to explain."
"Captain, what do you suggest? Shaojie is a member of the royal family no matter what. How can he be bullied like this? That would not only disgrace King Jialan but also the royal family," Xu Mochen's subordinate said in a deep voice.
Xu Mo said in a deep voice, "No rush. Let's wait until Shaojie wakes up. I heard the academy is planning a friendly match with Shrek Academy. It's not advisable to act now. We'll act under the name of the Royal Guard after this is over."
Hearing this, everyone exchanged glances before finally nodding in agreement.
...
Under Jing Hongchen's instructions, notices announcing the friendly match scheduled for the day after tomorrow were plastered all over the bulletin boards of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.
The entire academy, including Mingde Hall, had a total of 12,000 students. It could be said that nearly 90% of them were collectively drawn to this event.
For thousands of years, the academy had been suppressed by Shrek Academy. Now, seeing their own students win within their own academy would be a truly joyous occasion.
A lively atmosphere gradually spread under this atmosphere.
The excited people weren't just from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, but also included the Shrek students, each receiving an exceptionally pleasant surprise.
It must be said that Jing Hongchen's work was indeed excellent, leaving no room for criticism.
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