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Qian Renxue had no need to explain herself to Salas, and Salas had no idea what had actually transpired during Su Wen's meeting with the 'Crown Prince'.
He could only guess based on the outcome.
Su Wen definitely had research achievements in the area of spirit power circulation pathways, and they were possibly even more valuable than his exceeding-limit absorption theory!
This was the only way to explain why the 'Crown Prince' would immediately use the power of the Consecrated Hall to get Su Wen added to the relevant research project.
"However, I can't let Su Wen know the truth. I have to make it seem like I was the one who fought for this opportunity for him. As for why... I'll use his entry into the Tian Dou Royal Academy's research institute as the pretext..."
Salas quickly thought through all the necessary follow-up actions.
As for the fact that Su Wen had revealed his circulation pathway research to the Tian Dou Crown Prince instead of reporting it to Spirit Hall, Salas was naturally displeased at first.
However, after calming down and thinking it through, he also figured out the key details.
"Since the Young Mistress still places great importance on him—not only using the Crown Prince's full power to secure resources for him but also mobilizing Spirit Hall to add him to the circulation pathway project—Su Wen's performance must not have disappointed her."
Was he secretly defecting to the Crown Prince while still being backed by Spirit Hall?
If that were the case, the Young Mistress would never value him.
The Crown Prince's arrival was just the beginning.
After the Crown Prince, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan also extended an offer to Su Wen.
The one responsible for contacting Su Wen was the clan's young master, Yu Tianheng.
"Little Wen."
"Captain. You're here representing your clan, aren't you?"
Yu Tianheng nodded. "Little Wen, your talent is very high, and with Teacher Xiao Zhan guiding you, your future achievements will not be low. On behalf of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, I would like to recruit you."
"I'm sorry, Captain. I cannot join your clan." Su Wen shook his head, refusing directly.
"I figured you wouldn't agree." Yu Tianheng actually seemed to think this was a reasonable outcome and had expected it.
"So, Captain, you're just going to ask Little Wen just like that?" Yu Feng asked.
Yu Tianheng replied, "Not just that. Our clan was actually interested in teaching Little Wen some cultivation techniques. It's just that our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit is of the lightning attribute and isn't a match for Little Wen."
The other six who were watching the show nodded in understanding.
This was understandable.
It was very common for a great clan to invest in talented Spirit Masters. The Great Spirit Arena was a place established specifically for this purpose.
It was just that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, because of Yu Tianheng, knew the identity of this Su Wen who was beginning to make a name for himself, and it was also convenient for them to make contact.
With such a relationship, they naturally wouldn't just give up on the investment.
Fighting side-by-side, plus a certain amount of investment, in exchange for a future ally who would be at least a Spirit Saint... what was there to lose?
Even if it was just a possibility, it was still worth it.
Yu Tianheng had spoken to Su Wen in front of all the team members; he didn't see Yu Feng and the others as outsiders.
"In fact, my clan is also very optimistic about you all. We were just planning to wait until graduation before extending our recruitment offers."
"And then what, Captain?" Su Wen looked at Yu Tianheng, feeling he still had more to say.
"Although our clan's inherited spirit is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, I have an aunt whose spirit mutated into a Fire Dragon. It's also a top-tier dragon spirit, and she is now a Spirit Saint."
Hiss...
Yu Feng sucked in a cold breath, his eyes filled with envy.
See, this is what it means to have backing.
The concept of a 'powerful clan' was too vague, it didn't hit very hard. But 'his grandfather is a Titled Douluo' and 'he has an aunt who is a Spirit Saint'... that had a strong impact.
"Oh?" Su Wen naturally knew who Yu Tianheng was talking about.
"My second-grand-uncle is currently trying to contact my aunt, to see if she will take you in and train you for a period of time."
Su Wen looked at Yu Tianheng with a strange expression.
This kid's emotional intelligence is really low, isn't it?
You're just going to say something that isn't even confirmed?
What if Liu Erlong refuses? The psychological letdown would be counterproductive.
Yu Tianheng didn't realize this. He thought Su Wen meant something else and hurriedly explained, "I don't mean it like that. Senior Xiao Zhan's self-created Fire Demon Style is unparalleled on the continent. Even my clan admits it's superior. But my aunt's spirit is a Fire Dragon. When it comes to fire-attribute skill attacks, she also has her own strengths."
Even without self-created skills, she still had numerous fire-attribute spirit rings and skills. With enough understanding of her own abilities, she could still guide Su Wen in his development of the Fire Demon Style.
Su Wen nodded, expressing his thanks.
Go train under Liu Erlong? Does that mean I'd have to join Blue Tyrant Academy?
"Sister Yan, isn't your family going to make an offer?" Yu Feng was getting addicted to the drama. After Yu Tianheng finished, he turned to ask Dugu Yan if she had anything to say.
Dugu Yan rolled her eyes, speechless. "My grandfather is a Titled Douluo, but my family doesn't have any real faction, just one or two people. As for taking on disciples, forget it. My grandfather is a poison attribute. He and Little Wen aren't in the same system."
Yu Feng scratched his head, not at all embarrassed.
He looked at the Shi Mo brothers. They also had a clan, but after thinking about it, they weren't a match either, so he didn't ask.
Su Wen looked at Yu Feng's antics, also feeling a bit speechless.
"Alright, everyone, cultivation is still the most important thing," he said.
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Blue Tyrant Academy.
On the back mountain.
In a small wooden cabin, Liu Erlong looked at her father, not very interested in the request he had just made.
"Erlong, Su Wen's talent is extremely high. He has a great possibility of becoming a Spirit Douluo in the future. With Xiao Zhan's example, and Su Wen's suitability for the Fire Demon Style, he will likely become a Spirit Douluo with extremely strong combat power.
Adding him to our side, along with Xiao Zhan... the benefits to the clan are obvious."
Yu Luomian tried to persuade her.
Liu Erlong, however, was unmoved.
"Sigh... Erlong, I know you're still angry about what happened back then, but Xiaogang is your first cousin!"
Back then, he, Yu Luomian, genuinely believed he had done nothing wrong.
"Su Wen's potential is extraordinary. Tianheng just sent news yesterday: Su Wen has already joined the Tian Dou Royal Academy's research institute, by direct order of the Crown Prince." Yu Luomian said. "Regardless of how Su Wen earned the Crown Prince's favor, it undoubtedly means Su Wen isn't just a cultivation genius; he also has talent in theory. And the Crown Prince clearly believes this theoretical talent doesn't diminish his value."
Theory?
Liu Erlong caught a key word.
Yu Luomian saw the strange light flash in Liu Erlong's eyes, and his heart ached even more.
What a sin.
...
"The Imperial Family's Crown Prince has already come, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has also expressed its intentions, but the benefits they've offered aren't very direct..."
It wasn't that the conditions they gave were bad, they just weren't direct enough.
At this moment, Su Wen was looking forward to the notoriously wealthy Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan contacting him.
"It will probably be at the Great Spirit Arena, right?"
(End of this chapter)