Crown Prince's Mansion.
Qian Renxue and Hu Liena were already waiting at the gate.
Although it was a farewell this morning, Qian Renxue and Hu Liena hadn't talked for long the previous night, simply embracing and sleeping peacefully.
Silence spoke louder than words.
"Su Chen!"
Hu Liena waved happily when she saw him arriving.
Su Chen, with Ye Lingling, got out of the carriage, smiled and nodded. He greeted Qian Renxue:
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly: "No need for formalities, Young Master Su. I've had pastries prepared for you to eat on the road."
"Alright!"
Su Chen nodded, helping Ye Lingling and Hu Liena into the carriage. Qian Renxue, as Xue Qinghe, had no need for any farewells with them.
Hu Liena waved from the carriage, "Your Highness, if you have time, remember to visit me in Spirit City."
"Okay!"
She agreed with a smile, but in her heart, she was quite reluctant to leave.
Su Chen also got into the carriage and waved, saying: "Your Highness, goodbye!"
At the same time.
Su Chen sent a secret message:
"Qian Renxue!"
"Be happy, don't put too much pressure on yourself. If anything happens, send someone to inform me, no matter how far, I will come."
Hearing Su Chen's voice transmission, Qian Renxue's heart couldn't help but tremble. Before the carriage had gone far, she quickly walked back towards the Crown Prince's Mansion.
Because.
The tears in her eyes could no longer be held back.
At this moment.
She even had a thought: if none of this had happened, and she could leave with Su Chen, wouldn't she be happier? Unfortunately, there are no "ifs".
She had worked so hard for so many years; she couldn't give up just like that. She had to protect Spirit Hall well and not disappoint her grandfather!
Perhaps.
That last sentence from Su Chen was enough.
Qian Renxue held back her tears and began to re-plan her strategy.
On the carriage.
Su Chen, holding the food Qian Renxue had prepared, took out a small jug of wine and sipped it gently, sighing:
"The world's heroes emerge in our generation, once in the martial world, time flies."
"Imperial ambitions are discussed with laughter, a life of endless intoxication."
"Where there are people, there is the martial world; where there is the martial world, there are grudges. People are the martial world!"
This aligned with his promise to Qian Renxue. Initially, he hadn't wanted to get involved in the affairs of the Heaven Dou royal family, but after meeting Qian Renxue, he decided to intervene.
Hu Liena looked at Su Chen and asked after a moment of silence, "What is the jianghu?"
Su Chen replied calmly, "The jianghu is this world, filled with power, money, and interests."
Ye Lingling thoughtfully handed Su Chen a piece of pastry.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
At this moment, not only was Dugu Yan waiting for Su Chen at the entrance, but Yu Tianheng and many classmates were also present.
Dugu Bo had also come early to see off his granddaughter, and he was accompanied by someone – Ju Hua Guan.
No surprises there.
Su Chen might have some trouble finding Dugu Bo, but it was much easier for Ju Hua Guan. Sure enough, he found him quickly and accurately.
"Oh ho ho!"
Ju Hua Guan immediately started speaking in a strange, mocking tone. "Old Poison, haven't seen you in a while. You've broken through level ninety-three. Truly something to celebrate!"
Upon seeing that dead chrysanthemum, Dugu Bo's face instantly darkened. "Ju Hua Guan, what ill wind blew you here?"
"You..."
Hearing Dugu Bo call him Ju Hua Guan, Yue Guan was immediately angered.
"Heh!"
"I heard that the esteemed Title Douluo Dugu Bo was defeated by an eighteen-year-old. I was worried you'd be heartbroken, so I came to comfort you."
Dugu Bo's expression tightened. He turned to Ju Hua Guan and asked, "How did you know?"
"Oh, oh, oh! So you really lost? Didn't get hurt, did you?" Ju Hua Guan used his unique, effeminate tone to annoy Dugu Bo. "If you were hurt, someone would be heartbroken."
However, Dugu Bo didn't get angry. He just calmly said, "You wanted to see me make a fool of myself?"
"That's going to disappoint you. I, Dugu Bo, am inferior in skill. I accept my loss."
Huh?
Ju Hua Guan looked a little perplexed. Had the old monster really lost all shame? He was actually accepting it so readily.
Nearby,
Yu Tianheng had absolutely no interest in listening to the two Title Douluo bicker; his heart was entirely focused on Dugu Yan.
"Yanzi, why are you withdrawing from school?"
"We all agreed before, we were going to participate in the Continent Spirit Master Tournament together and win first place!"
He hadn't known what had happened. When he heard from the teacher that Dugu Yan was withdrawing, he was truly worried.
Dugu Yan looked at Yu Tianheng and said calmly:
"The Spirit Master Tournament is no longer what I pursue."
"I know you like me, but I don't like you. We have no future."
Yu Tianheng looked dejected.
"Where are you going?"
Dugu Yan said seriously, "Following the man Ye Lingling likes… to wander the world!"
Yu Tianheng looked at Dugu Yan's expression and instantly thought of the man who had beaten his aunt.
The man named Su Chen.
Thinking of Su Chen, Yu Tianheng couldn't help but admit that the other party was very handsome and strong. If Yanzi wanted to go with him and liked him, perhaps he could bless them!
Loving someone, as long as she's happy, that's all that matters.
Isn't it?
At this moment, a carriage arrived.
Su Chen jumped down from the carriage, followed by Hu Liena and Ye Lingling.
"Ju Hua Guan."
"Dugu Bo."
Hu Liena and Ye Lingling greeted Ju Hua Guan and Dugu Bo respectively.
Dugu Bo and Ju Hua Guan exchanged a look, halting their argument, though the air still crackled with tension.
"Yanzi."
Su Chen waved at Dugu Yan.
"Yes!"
Dugu Yan stepped forward quickly and said, "I'm ready. We can leave now."
Su Chen nodded and looked at Dugu Bo and Ju Hua Guan. "Senior Ju Hua Guan, how did you end up here so quickly?"
"Senior Dugu Bo, I'm taking Yan Yan with me today. Don't worry! With me here, no one will hurt her."
Ju Hua Guan said with a smile, "It's nothing, I just came to catch up with an old friend."
Dugu Bo snorted at Ju Hua Guan and turned to Su Chen. "Yan Yan is in your care from now on. Take good care of her! This girl has been spoiled by me all along."
After saying that, Dugu Bo gave Ju Hua Guan a look: You old Chrysanthemum, I have a granddaughter!
Ju Hua Guan's expression changed, and for a moment, he was filled with resentment. This was a loss to Dugu Bo, the bastard? No! Suddenly, he brightened up again and waved to Hu Liena.
Hu Liena saw this and walked over, whispering, "Grandpa Ju."
Ju Hua Guan said with a smile, "Nana, Grandpa won't be accompanying you on the way back. Be careful on the road."
After speaking, he turned his gaze back to Dugu Bo.
"I have a granddaughter too. Although she isn't blood-related, I've watched her grow up. I treat her like my granddaughter, and she treats me like her grandpa. Isn't that the same thing?
You, Dugu Bo, are getting full of yourself!"
"Heh!"
Dugu Bo chuckled lightly, beckoning Ye Lingling over.
Ye Lingling walked over and called out,
"Grandpa Dugu!"
Dugu Bo smiled and said, "Lingling, that girl Yan Yan is a bit naive. When I'm not around, you need to keep an eye on her."
Dugu Bo: "She's my granddaughter too!"