Gu Feng had just returned to his class and hadn't even warmed his seat when a voice called out from behind him.
"Gu, Gu Feng, you're back?"
Ye Lingling approached hesitantly, her expression filled with uncertainty, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't bring herself to.
Gu Feng turned around and saw Ye Lingling and Yu Feng standing there. A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes as he said, "Oh, it's you, Ling Ling. Is there something you need?"
"N-no, nothing," Ye Lingling stammered, her cheeks flushing slightly under his direct gaze. She shook her head gently.
"Alright, you two chat. I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave."
Gu Feng still remembered the promise he had made to Dugu Yan and planned to find her first.
Moreover, obtaining Whale Essence was an urgent matter that needed to be addressed as soon as possible.
The reason Gu Feng hadn't taken the Whale Essence earlier was simple: the first dose of Whale Essence in one's lifetime had the most significant effect.
Gu Feng had always dreamed of obtaining a 100,000-year Whale Essence, but he had been wary of the terrifying strength of 100,000-year whale-type Soul Beasts, which had caused him to delay the matter repeatedly.
After all, in battles at sea, the strength of land-based Soul Masters would undoubtedly be greatly diminished. Furthermore, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School needed Titled Douluos to guard it.
Thus, whether it was Sword Dao Chen Xin or Bone Douluo Gu Rong, venturing out alone to hunt a 100,000-year whale-type Soul Beast would be extremely difficult.
But now, after being strengthened by the Immortal Herb, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was no longer what it used to be, and there were far fewer concerns.
With a total of five Titled Douluos, only three needed to stay behind to guard the sect. If Chen Xin and Gu Rong acted together, hunting a 100,000-year whale-type Soul Beast to obtain Whale Essence wouldn't be a difficult task.
Yu Feng, standing nearby, teased with a grin, "Someone misses you but can't bring herself to say it."
Hearing this, Ye Lingling's ears turned crimson in panic, and she hurriedly retorted, "Yu Feng, stop talking nonsense! I was just worried about a friend."
Yu Feng dragged out her words in a playful tone, "Oh, so losing your appetite is just worrying about a friend~"
"Yu Feng!"
Ye Lingling was both embarrassed and flustered, her face red as if it could drip blood.
She seemed afraid that Gu Feng might misunderstand and quickly turned to him to explain, "Gu Feng, I, I really was just worried about you. Yu Feng said you went out with your family for training. Now that I see you're safe and sound, I'll take my leave."
With that, she turned and hurried away.
Coincidentally, at that moment, Xue Qinghe happened to walk in through the back door, and Ye Lingling, in her panic, bumped right into his arms.
"I'm sorry, my apologies," Ye Lingling stammered nervously, quickly apologizing before scurrying off.
Seeing this, Gu Feng asked, "Brother Xue, are you alright?"
"I'm fine."
Xue Qinghe, who had just regained his composure, was slightly stunned as he watched the blushing girl run off.
Xue Qinghe felt a hint of jealousy and chuckled lightly as he teased, "You're quite the lucky one, aren't you? Was she just confessing her feelings to you?"
Although he had thought that, given Gu Feng's looks and the recent attention he had garnered, it was only a matter of time before he would be swarmed with admirers, he hadn't expected it to happen so soon.
But for some reason, he felt an indescribable emotion, as if his toy had been taken away, leaving him feeling uneasy.
However, since she couldn't figure it out, she decided not to dwell on it.
After all, Gu Feng was supposed to be loyal to her.
Even if he found a partner, it wouldn't matter. The most urgent task now was to figure out what Gu Feng's current Martial Soul was.
Just moments ago, Xue Qinghe had inquired with Spiny Porcupine Douluo and Snake Spear Douluo, only to find that no matter how they explained it, the Bone Dragon Spirit could never be on par with the Angel Spirit.
Let alone causing her, the person with the highest quality Six-Winged Angel Spirit in history, to feel a sense of mutual admiration and trembling.
Therefore, for the sake of the Spirit Hall and her ability to control this genius, she had to figure out what his Martial Soul was.
Gu Feng smiled and turned to Yu Feng, introducing, "Yu Feng, come, let me introduce you. This is His Highness the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe."
Yu Feng was inwardly amazed, her face full of reverence. She quickly bowed and greeted with a hint of nervousness in her voice, "Yu Feng pays her respects to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Xue Qinghe wore a gentle smile and spoke in a friendly tone, "No need for formalities. Since you're a friend of Xiao Feng, you're naturally a friend of mine as well."
Yu Feng nodded and responded respectfully, "Thank you, Your Highness."
After saying this, she finally had the chance to take a closer look at the esteemed Crown Prince before her.
Although it was her first time meeting the future heir of the Heaven Dou Empire, she had to admit that in terms of demeanor, Xue Qinghe almost completely overshadowed Da Wei, the eldest prince of the Star Luo Empire.
Xue Qinghe was just thinking of an excuse to send Yu Feng away so she could speak with Gu Feng alone when Ye Lingling hurriedly ran back.
She went straight to Gu Feng, fumblingly took out a small blue jar from her Soul Guidance Pouch, and handed it to Gu Feng, saying nervously:
"Gu Gu Feng, this is our Ye family's Meridian Blood Paste. It can invigorate tendons and blood circulation, and it's very effective. I heard from Yu Feng that you often train late into the night, so this should be helpful for you."
As soon as she finished speaking, her face turned bright red, so red that it seemed like it could drip blood, making one feel like an egg placed on it would be cooked instantly.
Without waiting for Gu Feng's response, Ye Lingling turned around and ran away, disappearing from everyone's sight.
Gu Feng stared at the small blue jar in his hand, momentarily stunned.
What is this!
Xue Qinghe couldn't help but smack her lips lightly and clapped her hands gently, "Little guy, I didn't know you had such charm."
Gu Feng chuckled, "There are many things you don't know about me."
Xue Qinghe's lips curled into a smile, and she said with great interest, "Oh? Then there's something I'm particularly curious about right now. I wonder if you'd be willing to tell me, Xiao Feng?"
Hearing this, Gu Feng immediately became alert.
Trying to fish for information from me?
Then I'll just play along.
"Of course, Brother Xue, go ahead and ask."
Xue Qinghe glanced at Yu Feng and slightly raised her chin.
"Gu Feng, Your Highness, I'll leave you to your conversation. I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
As the granddaughter of the Min Clan's leader, Yu Feng had been exposed to such situations since childhood and naturally understood the hint. She quickly made up an excuse and left.
Now, only Gu Feng and Xue Qinghe remained in the classroom.
Xue Qinghe acted with extreme caution. He deliberately stood up and locked all the doors and windows, ensuring there were no oversights. Only then did he slowly turn around, his gaze fixed intently on Gu Feng, and asked, "Xiao Feng, tell Brother Xue the truth. What exactly is your Martial Soul?"
After a pause, he continued, "If it were just an ordinary Bone Dragon Spirit, it wouldn't be enough to support you in fighting two major levels above your own on the stage. I am well aware of that."
(End of Chapter)