Chapter 74: The Crown Prince's Invitation.
As Ye Xuanming was thinking, Ye Lingling's eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes.
Their eyes met, and her face instantly turned bright red. She subconsciously shrank further into the blankets.
"Good morning," Ye Xuanming chuckled.
"Good morning," Ye Lingling's voice was barely audible.
The two lingered for a few more moments before getting up to wash and prepare for the day.
At the dining table, the atmosphere was more harmonious than ever before.
Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong seemed to have reached some kind of agreement, sitting on either side of Ye Lingling and enthusiastically serving her food.
"Sister Lingling, try this, it'll help you recover." Ning Rongrong blinked, a hint of eagerness in her eyes.
"Yes, eat more." Dugu Yan joked, "You worked so hard last night."
Ye Lingling was easily embarrassed, and when the two of them teased her, she almost buried her head in her bowl.
Ye Xuanming shook his head helplessly as he watched this scene.
It seems that the three of them have reached a kind of peaceful coexistence.
This is undoubtedly the best outcome for him.
After breakfast, Ye Xuanming, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Ning Rongrong arrived at the Tiandou Royal Academy.
At the entrance of the Royal Academy of Heavenly Strike, Qin Ming and the other members of the Royal Strike Team were already waiting.
Qin Ming smiled gently when he saw Ye Xuanming.
"Xuanming, you've arrived."
"Teacher Qin Ming." Ye Xuanming nodded in greeting.
Qin Ming looked around at the team members: Ye Xuanming, Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, Yu Tianheng, the Shi brothers, Oslo, and Yu Feng were all present.
His expression turned serious.
"Everyone, listen to my command."
"This training camp will take place in the major arenas of various cities in the Barak Kingdom. The journey is long, so please follow my instructions."
"We have only one goal: to push each of us to our absolute limit before the start of the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies!"
"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.
Chapter 74 His Highness the Crown Prince Personally Sees Him Off
Just as everyone was about to set off, a slow and rhythmic sound of horses' hooves came from the end of the Academy Avenue.
A carriage, not luxurious but exuding refinement and elegance, slowly approached.
The carriage stopped in front of the crowd, and the curtain was lifted by a hand with distinct knuckles.
A young man dressed in a clean blue robe stepped off the carriage.
He had a straight nose and square mouth, and his face was not exactly handsome, but he exuded a refreshing yet dignified aura.
It was Xue Qinghe, the crown prince of the Tiandou Empire.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Qin Ming immediately adopted a respectful expression and quickly stepped forward.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
The other members of the Royal Fighting Team also bowed in salute.
Xue Qinghe had a gentle smile on his face and waved his hand.
"Teacher Qin Ming, there's no need for such formalities. You are all the future pillars of my Heavenly Dou Empire, so there's no need for such formalities."
His words were like a gentle breeze.
"I heard today that the Royal Fighting Team is going out for training to prepare for future competitions, so I came here to see you all off."
Xue Qinghe's gaze swept over everyone, and finally landed on Ye Xuanming.
"Brother Xuanming, I'll have to trouble you now."
Ye Xuanming raised his head and calmly looked back at him.
"Your Highness is too kind."
Qin Ming's heart skipped a beat; Ye Xuanming's attitude seemed somewhat casual in the face of royal authority.
Xue Qinghe didn't care at all; his smile only deepened.
"Brother Xuanming, you are already a Soul Master at such a young age. You are truly a blessing to the empire."
Xue Qinghe's words were full of praise.
"This training camp involves a long journey, but I have prepared clearance documents for everyone, so you can pass through all the checkpoints along the way without any obstacles."
A servant stepped forward and handed Qin Ming a document stamped with gold.
Qin Ming accepted it with both hands and bowed again.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Xue Qinghe gave a few more instructions on safety, then prepared to turn and leave.
But before getting into the car, he paused and turned to look at Ye Xuanming.
"Brother Xuanming, when you return from your training camp, would you be willing to visit the Eastern Palace for a chat?"
"I'd love to hear your thoughts on the future of the Imperial Soul Masters."
This is a formal invitation.
Ning Rongrong stood to the side, her little hands unconsciously gripping the hem of Ye Xuanming's clothes.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling also looked at him. They could sense that the Crown Prince's interest in Ye Xuanming was extraordinary.
Ye Xuanming understood.
As his relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Dugu Bo gradually became clear, the crown prince of the empire finally began to extend an olive branch to him.
The timing is perfect.
"I will definitely pay a visit to His Highness the Crown Prince upon my return from the training camp," Ye Xuanming replied.
Xue Qinghe was satisfied with the answer, so he nodded with a smile and boarded the carriage.
The carriage slowly drove away and disappeared at the end of Academy Road.
Qin Ming only breathed a sigh of relief after the carriage had completely disappeared.
He glanced at Ye Xuanming, wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent.
Shi Mo walked up to Ye Xuanming and bumped him with his shoulder.
"Well done, Captain. Even His Highness the Crown Prince is looking at you differently."
His tone carried a hint of envy.
Yu Feng also came over, his face full of envy.
"Captain, that's the prince! If you ever rise to prominence, don't forget your brothers."
"You talk too much." Dugu Yan rolled her eyes at him.
Qin Ming clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.
"Alright, it's getting late, we should set off."
He waved his hand.
"Get on the vehicle!"
The group boarded the two large horse-drawn carriages that had been prepared.
Ye Xuanming naturally rode in the same carriage as Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Ning Rongrong.
The carriage slowly started moving, driving out of the gates of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy and heading towards the south gate of Heavenly Dou City.
Inside the carriage, Ning Rongrong leaned against Ye Xuanming, playing with his fingers.
"Brother Ye, His Highness the Crown Prince seems to value you highly."
"Of course he valued it."
Dugu Yan chimed in from the side, her posture much more casual, leaning against the soft cushion with her long legs crossed.
"Xuanming is now extremely popular, with a Poison Douluo, a Sword Douluo, a Bone Douluo, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which is incredibly wealthy, standing behind him."
Dugu Yan paused for a moment, then added:
"Oh, right, he himself is a twelve-year-old monster Soul Master."
Ye Lingling sat quietly to the side, pouring tea for the three of them. When she heard Dugu Yan's words, a faint smile appeared on her lips.
"Perhaps he even wants to marry his sister to Brother Ye."
Ning Rongrong suddenly blurted out a sentence.
Dugu Yan froze.
"He dares?" She sat up straight.
Ye Xuanming pinched Ning Rongrong's cheek helplessly.
"Don't talk nonsense."
Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue.
The carriage traveled through the bustling streets and left Tiandou City.
The city walls recede into the distance behind us, signifying the official start of a new journey.
After leaving Tiandou City, the convoy headed south.
Despite the long journey, the atmosphere inside the carriage was not dull.
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