socalfunplaces Chapter 90 Xue Qinghe's Recruitment
Chapter 90 Xue Qinghe's Recruitment
Chapter 90 Xue Qinghe's Recruitment
Since that confession, Ye Lingling's attitude seems to have become less cold, and her overall mindset has improved a lot.
She used to be quiet and indifferent, and I never saw her smile. Now, she sometimes chats and laughs with Dugu Yan.
Yang Podi has now basically resumed his normal daily training routine. He practices marksmanship in the morning, meditates in his dormitory in the late morning, and spends some time exercising in the afternoon. He exhausts himself to the point of almost fainting every day, and then has dinner after a medicinal bath.
However, Yang Podi no longer goes to the Great Soul Arena; he says he meditates instead.
Every day after dinner, Yang Podi liked to go see Ye Lingling. Sometimes they would chat, and sometimes they would stroll around the academy together. Life seemed very peaceful, and nothing major happened.
However, sometimes unusual situations arise. For example, the current captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team, having somehow heard that Yang Podi had broken through to the high-level Soul Master realm and possessed formidable combat power, actually approached Yang Podi, wanting to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team.
The captain of this year's Heaven Dou Royal Academy team is a level 41 Soul Master with the Martial Soul Hercules Ox. His name is Chen Jinshui, and he is quite tall. It is said that he is the son of a military noble family.
On this day, several people came to Yang Podi's dormitory and knocked on the door.
When Yang Podi opened the door, he was met with several unfamiliar strangers, but they looked somewhat familiar, as if they were students from the Heavenly Dou level class.
The leader was quite tall, reaching 1.8 meters.
The leader spoke directly: "Yang Podi, I am Chen Jinshui, the captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team. I've heard you're quite strong, and I'd like to invite you to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team so you can come with us to Star Luo City as a substitute for next year's Advanced Soul Master Competition."
Hearing this, Yang Podi was puzzled. Who was this idiot? Inviting him to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team? And even offering him a substitute role?
Finally, Yang Podi spoke up: "Captain Chen Jinshui, I'm really sorry, but I don't have any plans to join the team for the time being."
"I'm here to invite you sincerely, even though it's just as a substitute. If you have any needs, please feel free to let me know."
"Sorry, I don't want to be a substitute, let alone a starter."
It was the henchman beside him who spoke up: "Who do you think you are? How dare you talk to our captain like that? If it weren't for your strength, we wouldn't have bothered coming after you. Otherwise, believe me, I'll cripple you!"
Yang Podi ignored the underling's words and looked at Chen Jinshui, saying, "I don't care how you know my situation, or what your purpose is. I have nothing to do with you, and I don't want to be involved in anything with you. Please leave now."
Chen Jinshui seemed a little angry that his invitation had been ignored: "What if I insist on dragging you into the team?"
Yang Podi smiled dismissively: "That depends on whether you have the ability."
"Let's go to the academy arena and have a match. If you're stronger than me, you can be the captain."
"That won't be necessary. I have absolutely no interest in your so-called captain. Even if I wanted to compete, I wouldn't necessarily go. I'd rather go to the arena or the training ground."
After Yang Podi finished speaking, he took a step forward and reached out to grab Chen Jinshui.
Upon seeing this, Chen Jinshui hurriedly tried to defend himself with his hands, but his defense seemed to be made of paper, and both of his hands were shaken away.
Immediately afterwards, the hand gripped his shoulder, pressing down on him like a mountain, rendering his entire body immobile.
Before Chen Qingshui could summon his martial spirit, Yang Podi's voice rang out again: "If you move again, believe me, I'll break your neck!"
Although Yang Podi had a smile on his face, his tone was very firm, as if it left no room for doubt.
Chen Jinshui finally gave up on summoning his martial soul, then swallowed hard before finally speaking: "Student Yang, I'm really sorry, I've disturbed you this time."
"We're all classmates, so there's no issue of bothering you. Just don't come looking for me again."
After saying these words, Yang Podi went straight back to his dormitory, and Chen Jinshui immediately felt the pressure on him disappear, as if nothing had happened.
Chen Jinshui seemed to realize that the person in front of him was probably stronger than himself. Although he had some background, he still didn't want to provoke these people, so he had no choice but to leave with a group of his underlings.
Yang Podi found it a bit strange. How could such a person suddenly appear? Logically speaking, someone who knew his situation shouldn't be such a nobody.
Just two days later, Xue Qinghe actually came to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy again, and he even came alone.
This time, there were no three members of the Education Committee or Ning Fengzhi and others by Xueqing River. It was a private meeting, and it took place by the college's lake.
When Yang Podi arrived at Xue Qinghe's location, he saw that Xue Qinghe was alone and immediately became wary: "Your Highness, what brings you to see me?"
"It's nothing serious, I just suddenly wanted to see you."
"Your Highness, you don't come here unless you have something important to say. Please speak freely, since it's just the two of us here anyway."
Xue Qing smiled slightly, secretly thinking to herself that Yang Podi was indeed a clever man.
"The reason I want to see you is simple: I hope you can work for me."
"Your Highness, isn't my organization of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy team precisely to serve Your Highness?"
"I was just about to say you're a smart person, but you answered me like this. You should understand what I mean."
"Your Highness, let's not beat around the bush. What would our Po clan gain by serving you? Besides, are we really that badly off right now? Why must we get involved in court intrigues?"
"Your Po clan is indeed doing well thanks to your alchemy skills, but you must be prepared for the worst, otherwise you may face annihilation in the future."
After hearing this, Yang Podi seemed to begin to understand Xue Qinghe's intentions: "Your Highness, I remember telling you that my life's goal is the rise of the Po clan. Can you help me achieve that goal now?"
Xue Qinghe said with an arrogant expression, "Of course I can help you achieve this goal, and there is no one in this world more suitable than me."
Yang Podi shook his head: "Our Po clan can serve you, but the most basic condition is that you must be the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, otherwise it's all meaningless."
"You mean you'll serve me as long as I become the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire?"
"Indeed, that is true. I admire Your Highness's magnanimity and spirit, but as long as you are not the emperor, there is no way to truly make our Po clan strong."
Xue Qinghe was a little puzzled: "If that's the case, why doesn't your Po Clan seek cooperation with my father?"
Yang Podi chuckled, "Emperor Xueye is indeed powerful, but unfortunately, heroes grow old. If he were to be poisoned and killed one day, that would be troublesome."
Xue Qinghe seemed particularly sensitive to the word "poisoning," his eyes widening considerably.
Before Xue Qinghe could say anything, Yang Podi continued, "If you want to cooperate with my Po clan, you'd better treat us as brothers, just like the four single-attribute families."
"How do you define a brother of the Broken Clan?"
"Just like the four single-attribute families now, everyone fights together, trains together, and even lives together."
After saying this, Yang Podi approached Crown Prince Xue Qinghe directly, grasped Xue Qinghe's hand, and even put his hand on his shoulder.
Xue Qinghe was deep in thought and, without thinking, forgot to dodge.
By the time he realized what was happening, his hand was already being held, and Yang Podi's hand was on his shoulder, seemingly pressing down on it a few times, showing a close bond like that of brothers.
By the time Xue Qinghe realized what was happening, he darted away like a startled rabbit.
Seeing Yang Podi's puzzled expression, he said awkwardly, "I've always lived alone and don't really like interacting with other people."
Yang Podi suppressed the urge to laugh and said, "Your Highness, this is a serious problem. Judging from your condition, you may be ill. I suggest you come to our Po Clan for treatment; I guarantee you'll be cured."
"I am indeed in good health. The imperial physicians in the palace and Sect Leader Ning have both examined me. It's just that I have a somewhat withdrawn personality."
Yang Podi's expression became even more serious: "Your Highness, as the heir apparent, you are concerned with the stability of the country and the succession of the royal bloodline. For you, marrying and having children is of paramount importance."
Xue Qinghe smiled and said, "Student Yang, you can rest assured, I am very clear about these things."
"By the way, Yang, it's getting late, and I have some things to take care of, so I'll be leaving now."
Before Yang Podi could say anything, he turned and left.
As Yang Podi watched Xue Qinghe's retreating figure, he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Let's see if you, my little angel, will dare to scheme against me again." But what did she mean by saying that today? And what did she mean by saying the Po Clan should be prepared for danger in times of peace? Was it a reminder or a warning?
(End of this chapter)