hotmtlnovel Chapter 723 Liu Erlong's Misunderstanding
Chapter 723 Liu Erlong's Misunderstanding
Chapter 723 Liu Erlong's Misunderstanding
"Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you."
Qian Renxue beamed with delight, proudly raising her chin. She was extremely pleased, but her mouth wasn't about to let him off the hook, and she pressed on, asking again:
"I've noticed you keep looking at Zhu Qing. Is it because she's voluptuous, or because she's big?"
"What? Did I? I was just watching the competition and checking on Zhu Qing to find any loopholes in her cultivation so I could better teach her next time. I wasn't specifically staring at her body."
Ye Qifeng was completely bewildered by the question and felt utterly wronged.
Upon closer reflection, Zhu Zhuqing's figure is indeed excellent, full and voluptuous, with her breasts being ridiculously large, probably requiring two hands to cover them, which perfectly matches my aesthetic.
While watching the game, it's inevitable to glance at that spot a few times without thinking, but little did I know that Qian Renxue, the jealous one, would catch me doing so.
To be fair, Qian Renxue's own assets are not bad either. Although not as exaggerated as Zhu Zhuqing's, they are still full and abundant, at least too much to be grasped with one hand.
Ye Qifeng liked it very much in his heart.
As his thoughts raced, Ye Qifeng's gaze drifted slightly, and almost instinctively glanced at Qian Renxue's chest, only to see a flat and firm expanse.
Okay, right now Qian Renxue is disguised as Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of Tiandou, so she can't see anything.
Seeing that Qian Renxue's gaze was becoming increasingly piercing and dangerous, Ye Qifeng could only cough twice and softly transmit his voice:
"Ahem, Xue'er, don't joke around. If Zhu Qing heard you say that, wouldn't it be embarrassing?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue pursed her lips and snorted:
"What's there to be embarrassed about?"
"Don't think I don't know. That little girl Zhuqing has been eyeing you for a long time. If she knew you liked her, she would probably jump for joy instead of feeling embarrassed."
"That girl likes you, don't tell me you can't tell."
Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Ye Qifeng was immediately embarrassed and speechless for a moment.
He knew, of course, that Zhu Zhuqing had some special feelings for him.
This feeling is not simply blind worship and admiration, but a special affection mixed with love; it is both affection and love.
You can tell from the way she looks at you every time.
Ye Qifeng wasn't stupid; he could see through all of this. However, it wasn't appropriate to point these things out for the time being, lest it cause Zhu Zhuqing too much emotional turmoil, affecting her state of mind and delaying her cultivation.
Besides, Zhu Zhuqing is still young. Even if I were to give her a response, it would have to be when she's older.
Seeing Ye Qifeng's awkward silence, Qian Renxue instantly understood and couldn't help but secretly snort:
"Hmph, I knew it, you womanizing radish."
Immediately, an awkward atmosphere and a hint of jealousy filled the air between the two. Ye Qifeng could only try his best to say some nice things to ease Qian Renxue's sour feelings.
Finally, under Qian Renxue's insistence, after the qualifying rounds ended, Ye Qifeng had to provide compensation by delivering enough fine grains to her secret chamber in the Crown Prince's palace; otherwise, he would not be allowed to leave Tiandou City.
Qian Renxue and Ye Qifeng were having a lively conversation using their soul power, unaware that a pair of beautiful, dark eyes were watching them intently from behind—it was Liu Erlong.
Liu Erlong was invited by Ye Qifeng and sat with Jiangzhu in the VIP seats in the second row behind Ye Qifeng.
Liu Erlong herself is a powerful Soul Douluo, holding the title of assistant coach of the Spirit Hall's second team, and was invited by the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, with the Spirit Hall's invitation quota as a guarantee.
It was perfectly acceptable for them to sit in the VIP section, so naturally no one dared to say anything.
Seeing Ye Qifeng and Qian Renxue exchanging glances in front of them, though the gestures were subtle and difficult for outsiders to notice, Liu Erlong, standing behind them, saw it all clearly and felt a little strange.
"What are those two doing? Two grown men exchanging glances like that? Isn't that a bit too intimate?"
Seemingly noticing that Liu Erlong was looking at her, Qian Renxue momentarily forgot her identity as the Crown Prince of Tiandou and suddenly turned around and smiled.
She almost blurted out "Sister Erlong," but thankfully she managed to turn it back in time, simply smiling gently in her eyes as a greeting.
But Qian Renxue's sudden smile made Liu Erlong's expression freeze and his back break out in a sweat.
Rumors circulate that the royal family of Tiandou and some noble families not only live extravagant and decadent lives, but also enjoy playing with women, with some scoundrels even targeting older women.
Could it be that Prince Xue Qinghe, who is fighting against the Heavenly Prince, is one of them?
At this moment, Liu Erlong couldn't help but suspect that the other party had ill intentions and was coveting her, a beautiful woman who was over forty years old.
In terms of age, she is already over forty years old. She has been in love before, was infatuated with love, and was so infatuated that she almost got married.
But in truth, she was still a proper virgin, a virgin.
Moreover, her appearance and figure are top-notch. Although she is old, she looks even younger because her lifespan has been extended due to her cultivation reaching the Soul Douluo realm.
She looks like a young woman in her early twenties now. If no one reveals her age, people wouldn't even know that she is over forty.
Could it be that the Crown Prince has taken a liking to me because of this?
His smile just now felt a bit creepy, a bit disgusting; it clearly meant no good.
Back when Blue Tyrant Academy was first established, Xue Qinghe was incredibly attentive. He not only gave up the original Kalon Academy to him as the location for Blue Tyrant Academy, but also secretly acted as a protective shield for Blue Tyrant Academy, solving many problems for it.
Finally, he even personally attended the unveiling ceremony of Blue Tyrant Academy, clearly telling the world that Blue Tyrant Academy was protected by the Heavenly Dou Royal Family and that no one was allowed to provoke it, which enabled Blue Tyrant Academy to develop steadily and rapidly expand its scale.
Looking back now, there are many suspicious points here.
Xue Qinghe, as the Crown Prince of Tiandou, is clearly of noble status. Why should he treat me, a Soul Saint who came from humble beginnings, with such courtesy?
Why should we place so much importance on Blue Tyrant Academy, a school for ordinary people?
Although the wind played a part, there was absolutely no need for them to lower themselves and be so overly attentive.
Well, those who offer unsolicited favors are either up to no good or are thieves.
The other party must have something in mind; it seems I need to be careful.
Liu Erlong had no idea that the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe in front of her was actually her good friend Qian Renxue in disguise. As her thoughts wandered, she suddenly had a wrong idea and thought that the other party had ulterior motives.
As she pondered, her beautiful, slender eyebrows suddenly arched, and her dark eyes narrowed slightly, a flame seemingly flickering deep within them—deep, volatile, and cold.
"Hmph—if this damned Crown Prince of Tiandou dares to make a move on me, I'll find a chance to kill him."
What kind of temper does Liu Erlong have?
Once the golden trio, the killing corner, specializing in offense and slaughter, they were not to be trifled with.
If it weren't for listening to Ye Qifeng's advice over the years and living in seclusion deep in the forests of Lanba Academy to cultivate my character and temper, my temperament would have become much gentler.
Otherwise, given her past fiery temper, she would probably be locked in a life-or-death struggle with Qian Renxue by now.
However, despite his thoughts, Liu Erlong remained rational and knew that this was a serious matter and should not be acted rashly.
Moreover, the Crown Prince has not explicitly expressed any desire for me, so perhaps I am overthinking it.
With a sigh, Liu Erlong thought for a moment and decided to put aside this dangerous idea for the time being, but he also did not want to have too much to do with the other party.
She had no choice but to shift her position, turn to the side, and move a little closer to Ye Qifeng, using Ye Qifeng's body to block their view of each other.
Seeing that Liu Erlong was ignoring her, Qian Renxue was stunned.
Only then did he remember that his identity was now that of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of Tiandou, not his close friend Xue'er. Suddenly smiling and nodding at her with such intense eyes was truly inappropriate and annoying.
Qian Renxue didn't blame Liu Erlong for ignoring her; instead, she found his reaction somewhat amusing, realizing that Liu Erlong seemed to have misunderstood something.
However, Qian Renxue did not intend to explain. She gently shook her head and refocused her attention on Ye Qifeng beside her and the match on the training ground below.
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The first three matches seemed to be without any suspense, with the teams advancing from the Tiandou City division being eliminated. However, the fourth and fifth matches introduced some unexpected twists.
The fourth match of the first round of the qualifying tournament took place between Kamikaze Academy and Silvers Academy.
From the previous three matches, Feng Xiaotian had already seen that the academies from the five kingdoms and duchies were still somewhat weaker than the five teams that qualified from the Tiandou City division.
Among the three academies that have already appeared, there are at most two Soul Masters above level 40, while the rest are mostly only around level 30.
Based on this, the final rankings in the qualifying rounds should still be decided among the five teams that advanced from Tiandou City.
With Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er setting such a high bar, Feng Xiaotian originally didn't plan to go on stage in the first round. However, his teammates were disappointing, so he had no choice but to step in and clean up the mess.
Although the members of the Shenfeng Academy team were strong, their strength was not overwhelming. Unlike the previous teams such as Chihuo Academy, Tianshui Academy, and Wuhun No. 2 Team, they fought back and forth with each side having its own victories and defeats.
The rival of Shenfeng Academy is Silves Academy, which comes from the Kingdom of Silves. As can be seen from its name, this academy is also a high-level soul master academy directly under the royal family.
The Kingdom of Silves is a kingdom known for its ruthlessness, viciousness, and bloodshed, making it a unique and unconventional entity within the relatively weak Heavenly Dou Empire.
Within this country, almost the entire population is martial, advocating the use of force to resolve all conflicts, and Soul Masters are no exception.
In the capital city of the Kingdom of Silves, there is even a large Soul Arena where one can gamble with their life, specifically for Soul Masters to fight and have fun.
This great battle arena is called the Silvers Great Battle Arena, and it is the only great battle arena in the entire Douluo Continent where one can take the life of an opponent without restraint, by any means, or with any principles.
As long as you can win, whatever means you use, no matter how insidious, despicable, or cunning they are, is permissible.
During their journey north, the Shrek Seven Devils underwent several rounds of battles and trials at the Silvers Arena, where they saw blood and killed people before they were able to transform and sublimate.
Otherwise, they would just be a few inexperienced little Soul Masters who have never seen the world. How could they grow so quickly? Relying on Yu Xiaogang's so-called devilish training? You're overthinking it.
It is precisely because of the cruel, ruthless, and bloody competitive environment that the Kingdom of Sylves has achieved its current status.
This kingdom is almost entirely populated by warriors, and its military strength is extremely powerful. Among the five kingdoms and duchies, it is the most powerful, apart from the Kingdom of Barak.
Even the Heavenly Dou royal family dared not provoke them easily, and could only watch them grow stronger.
Besides.
The Soul Masters of the Kingdom of Silves are exceptionally strong, and their combat power is definitely among the best in the same realm.
The students who appeared from Silvers Academy were like that.
Although their overall strength was far inferior to that of the Divine Wind Academy, each of them was extremely skilled in combat, with a fierce and ruthless fighting style, showing no mercy in their attacks.
Facing an opponent whose fighting style was as fierce as a mad dog, Kamikaze Academy undoubtedly suffered a great loss. Although they barely managed to win the first match, they were defeated in the second match.
The same pattern occurred in the third and fourth matches, with one team winning and the other losing.
After four matches, Kamikaze Academy and Sylvester Academy were tied, with Kamikaze Academy achieving a record of two wins and two losses.
Seeing that the situation was not going well, and in order to ensure that the score was not too low, Feng Xiaotian could no longer sit still. In the end, he had no choice but to take action himself and defeat the last three opponents of Silvers Academy.
This match ended with them finishing with a record of five wins and three losses, placing them fourth behind Spirit Hall Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Tianshui Academy.
The fifth match of the first round of the qualifying tournament was held between two academies from the five kingdoms and duchies, named Silas Academy and Botanical Academy.
These two teams are not very famous, but their strength should not be underestimated. The match between the two sides is also somewhat unexpected.
Silas Academy is quite strong, with three students at level 40 or above.
The plant academy is also quite strong, comparable to the Silas Academy, and also has three students at level 40 or above.
What's somewhat surprising is that all the participating team members from this academy possessed plant-based martial souls, and these were all extremely strange plants.
A team like theirs, where all members are control-type Soul Masters and all possess the same type of Martial Soul, is probably unique in this year's Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.
The Plant Academy performed modestly, and the soul skills of the team members were not flashy, but they were anything but simple.
Although control-type Soul Masters are not as powerful as combat-type Soul Masters, they excel at delaying and attrition.
It was by using this tactic that the Plant Academy managed to defeat the Silas Academy, which possessed equal strength to them.
The score was tied at 4-3, with the College of Plant Sciences ultimately winning this round.
Thank you to [林之雪月] for the 100 Qidian Coins!
(End of this chapter)