socalfunplaces Chapter 14: First Encounter with Xue Qinghe
Chapter 14: First Encounter with Xue Qinghe
Walking within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Because he didn't want to waste time arguing with Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi, Gu Xuan refused the idea of going with Gu Rong and instead walked slowly alone within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Anyway, it's still early. As is customary, people usually wake up around noon and then start celebrating Ning Rongrong. The banquet will last until the evening.
They went there early in the morning, but apart from arguing with Hui Ningfeng and the others, there was nothing else to do.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School truly lives up to its reputation as the wealthiest sect in the world; even the houses built casually around it are adorned with a multitude of gemstones and exquisite patterns.
The entire sect, from top to bottom, could be summed up in one word: arrogant and domineering.
However, he did not dislike being rich, because he was even richer.
The volcano-mimicking training room that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School promised to build for him is almost complete. The entire project has cost so much that it can only be described as terrifying.
Gold Soul Coins were spent like water.
Gu Xuan estimated that the entire simulated cultivation environment was sufficient for him to cultivate to the Soul Saint level.
Honestly, although he knew Ning Fengzhi was scheming against him, he had to admit that Ning Fengzhi had done a very good job.
They're just being nice to you openly and honestly, so they're asking if you'd like to take advantage of this sweet treat.
No wonder he's the head of a sect.
It's a pity that they gave birth to such an unlucky child.
Gu Xuan shook his head as he thought of Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong, these two extremes.
"Young Master Xuan, it's been a long time. What are you doing here? Why are you looking so dejected and shaking your head?"
Just then, a gentle and refined voice came from behind him.
"Um?"
Gu Xuan turned his head in confusion and saw a face that looked somewhat familiar.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
Gu Xuan understood what was going on when he saw the newcomer, but he didn't show it at all. Instead, he gave him a slight bow.
As Ning Fengzhi's apprentice, Xue Qinghe, being Gu Rong's grandson, had naturally met him a few times, but their relationship seemed superficial.
"Heh, I heard that you, Brother Xuan, have awakened your innate full soul power. It's just a pity that I'm too busy with things in Qinghe to have time to celebrate and congratulate you. It's my fault. This is a gift I prepared for you. I hope you won't find it offensive."
Also, please don't call me Crown Prince anymore. I'm a few years older than you. If you'd like, just call me Brother Qinghe.
Xue Qinghe said with a smile, and handed a gift box to Gu Xuan.
I'd heard that Gu Xuan's head snapped back to normal after Ning Rongrong threw him, and that he even awakened innate full soul power during his martial soul awakening.
He had wanted to come and take a look for a long time, but unfortunately he couldn't go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School without a good reason, and even if he did go up the mountain, he might not be able to see Gu Xuan.
So, saying that Ning Rongrong came to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to celebrate her birthday is less accurate than saying that he came to make contact with Gu Xuan.
Rumor has it that Gu Xuan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School are not exactly close, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to try and win them over.
Xue Qinghe's eyes flickered slightly as he thought of something.
It should be noted that innate full soul power is a rare occurrence on the continent.
Even though he has a foundation of innate level 20 soul power, his cultivation speed is actually not much different from that of innate full soul power. It's just that his powerful attributes give him the ability to fight against opponents of higher levels.
Angelic Martial Souls possess level 10 divinely bestowed soul power upon awakening, while the remaining awakened portion represents true innate soul power. Therefore, even though Xue Qinghe possesses level 20 innate soul power, he still cannot ignore any existence with full innate soul power.
"Okay, thank you, Brother Qinghe. I won't be polite."
Gu Xuan didn't refuse and readily accepted this older brother.
He doesn't like people calling him "Your Highness" all the time.
He did not reject Qian Renxue's overtures.
Without even opening the gift to see what it was, Gu Xuan directly put it into his soul tool.
"Haha, alright. If you ever need anything in the future, just come to the Crown Prince's residence to find me. Although I, your elder brother Qinghe, am not very capable, I will definitely do my best to help you."
Xue Qinghe didn't expect that although Gu Xuan had recovered, he still seemed to be so naive, making it difficult for him to fool him.
However, calling someone "big brother" signifies a step forward in the relationship.
"By the way, Brother Xuan, I heard that your martial soul has awakened innate full soul power. Is that true?"
Once you've established a relationship, you should strike while the iron is hot and ask him what he cares about most.
"Yes, the Martial Soul is the Fire Dragon Stone Sculpture, with innate full soul power, and the ability to control fire elements."
Gu Xuan answered casually.
"Young Master Xuan is truly gifted."
Xue Qinghe's face was full of emotion, but he was also somewhat smug inside.
She's just born with full soul power; did she say anything about being at level 20 innate?
As long as she lives, she will remain the most outstanding genius on this continent.
Anyway, she had never experienced the feeling of having full innate soul power before. She was born at level 20 and had never experienced what level 10 felt like.
"It's alright, just average."
Gu Xuan's words left Xue Qinghe speechless. If innate full soul power is considered ordinary, then how are others supposed to survive?
"By the way, little brother, why aren't you going to the Seven Treasures Hall? Why are you outside here?"
Xue Qinghe quickly changed the subject.
"It's too crowded and annoying, I'll go later."
Gu Xuan spoke the truth.
Anyway, there's nothing he can't say. As long as it doesn't involve his core secrets, he'll tell people who want to know, saving them trouble and himself from trouble too.
"Uh, hehehe, my dear brother, you really are straightforward."
Xue Qinghe's lips twitched; this was just too much of a straight man's attitude.
But that's good too, at least it won't be too tiring to communicate. Although I speak frankly, there aren't too many roundabout ways of speaking.
In this question-and-answer session, the two of them began to stroll around the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
One didn't want to attend the banquet too early, while the other came specifically for the other person. Now that they've met, there's no need to rush to the banquet.
"It's almost time."
Gu Xuan looked up at the sky and realized it was almost time, so he turned to look at Xue Qinghe.
"Shall we go to the banquet first, and talk again another time?"
Through his conversation with Gu Xuan, Xue Qinghe discovered that he was indeed a genius.
However, he's become a little colder, but that's normal. After all, before that incident, he hardly ever spoke, so it's a miracle that we can talk to him this much now.
"Qinghe, you're finally here. Hmm, Xiaoxuan, why did you come with Qinghe?"
As soon as the two stepped into the main hall, Ning Fengzhi saw Xue Qinghe and Gu Xuan. His eyes flashed and he quickly walked up with a smile.
After all, although Xue Qinghe was his disciple, he was also the Crown Prince of Tiandou, so the proper etiquette could not be neglected.
But it's not a good thing that Xue Qinghe and Gu Xuan are together.
If Gu Xuan is won over by Xue Qinghe, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will suffer a great loss.
"I'm sorry, teacher. I ran into little Xuan on the way and we had a very pleasant chat, so I was a bit delayed. I hope you won't be angry with me, teacher?"
Xue Qinghe quickly bowed to Ning Fengzhi and said.
"Heh, it's good that you two can chat. Now that you're here, come on in."
Ning Fengzhi glanced at Gu Xuan and secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Gu Xuan's expression had not changed and that he even seemed uninterested.
It seems that the pleasant conversation was just an excuse.
How could an outsider possibly steal away the genius of his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?
Thinking of this, Ning Fengzhi felt it was appropriate to invite the two of them to take the seats of honor.
"Hey, Xiao Xuanzi, where's my present?"
However, as soon as he reached the chief position, a voice that Gu Xuan disliked rang out.