Chapter 152 Rhetorical Question (2 in 1)

Two days later, Ghost Douluo once again came to Skywalker Academy.

He successfully completed the handover of the herbs.

Earlier, when Qian Daoliu pushed the spirit bone to him in the inner hall of the Supreme Pontiff Palace and turned his head to communicate with Bibi Dong.

The Chrysanthemum Douluo standing beside him had already handed over the storage spirit tool containing the medicinal herbs to him. Thus, there was no need to make a trip back to the Martial Spirit Hall to get the herbs.

The herbs that suppressed the effects of the impurities for Bibi Dong were considered to be a common product, and in the case of not using martial soul to accelerate the consumption of the medicinal power, Lin Manshan estimated that a single pill could only be effective for a week, so this time, he was prepared to refine more, and it took him three days to finish refining it.

After some thanks and politeness, Ghost Douluo took the medicine and left.

That morning, within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Ning Fengzhi sat in the main seat, quietly listening to the disciple's report.

When the disciple finished reporting and excused himself, the Sword Douluo beside him spoke out with a slight frown on his brow.

"Fengzhi, during this recent period of time, the number of times Ghost Douluo has entered and exited the Skywalker Academy is a bit too frequent."

"Isn't that normal?" Bone Douluo on the side shook his head slightly, "Last time, Ghost Douluo brought Chrysanthemum Douluo along with him, presumably because Bibi Dong hoped that Chrysanthemum Douluo would be able to discern something. The result was obviously that Chrysanthemum Douluo learnt nothing. And the effect of the elixir that Lin Manshan helped to refine was particularly good. This time, when Ghost Douluo went back up to Skywalker Academy, he should have wanted to customise another one."

"After all, it's Martial Spirit Hall, with a deep heritage, the medicinal ingredients they have must be able to refine more than just one portion, and the last time was just an attempt."

Old bones could use his brains, huh. The enlightened Sword Douluo cast a glance at his old buddy and nodded his head to give his approval.

"In that case, in this continent-wide Spirit Master Tournament, I believe that the strength of the Spirit Hall Battle Team will be far superior to that in the past. In addition, there is also the strength of the Skywalker Battle Team. Trading with the Spirit Hall twice in a row, plus the one time with us, the medicinal herbs that Skywalker Academy has harvested from it are at least enough to refine one or two potions, no?" Saying that he slightly shook his head, "Rongrong's battle team, I'm afraid it's going to be very difficult for them."

"There's no harm, it's enough to participate." Not only Ning Fengzhi was not displeased, but instead he revealed a smile.

"Experiencing failure is also an excellent tempering for Rongrong."

"That's true." Sword Douluo nodded his head slightly, "Rongrong has obviously become a lot more mature since she came back from Suotuo City last time. It's probably also related to Lin Manshan defeating the Shrek Battle Team in the Great Spirit Arena in a fight of seven, I'm afraid she was frightened at the time."

Simply flinging out a few blade lights to seriously injure the teammate in front of her, the sky was filled with blades that shrouded half of the Spirit Battle Arena, just by listening to the information brought back by the disciples, one could imagine the inner shock and helplessness of Ning Rongrong as a bystander at the time, and if it wasn't for the fact that Lin Manshan purposely spared his hand, it was estimated that she would have suffered a painful injury. Not to mention that there were teammates like Tang San and Xiao Wu whose talent exceeded her own for comparison, so it was an eye-opening experience.

Ning Fengzhi nodded, ''In addition, spreading the news and prompting more forces to send medicinal herbs to the Skywalker Academy was originally one of our aims, and now that it's paying off, it's not a bad thing. However, I'm afraid that we will have to avoid the edge for the time being, now that Bibi Dong has learnt of the potency of the elixir Lin Manshan has refined, she should already be working on collecting the medicinal herbs."

"I don't want our disciples to suffer casualties because of this."

There are numerous spirit masters under the control of the Spirit Hall, so if they encountered the required medicinal herbs, who could guarantee that they wouldn't step in to take them by force?

The two understood what Ning Fengzhi was worried about in seconds, and nodded slightly.

"It's difficult to predict, though." As if thinking of something, Sword Douluo suddenly changed the topic, "Didn't that Tang San kid taken out for special training by his father? In the beginning, the information about immortal herbs that the Clear Sky Clan got must have been provided by Tang Hao, and now it is estimated that they have already been searching for them in secret, so maybe there will be a harvest. If it's really found, with Tang San's talent, he'll likely be the first to benefit from it."

"In that case, wouldn't the Shrek Battle Team's battle power also increase greatly?"

"Maybe." Ning Fengzhi smiled, "Everything will be known when he returns."

"Mm." Sword Douluo nodded and said nothing more.

On the other side, outside the gates of the Skywalker Academy, an exquisite carriage slowly came to a stop.

Inside the guest hall, as he followed Dugu Bo and approached the handsome young man sitting on the seat, Lin Manshan arched his hand and saluted, "Greetings Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Dugu Bo, on the other hand, was much more direct and spoke directly, "Does the Prince come to my academy for some important matters?"

"Greetings Coronet, greetings Brother Lin." Xue Qinghe returned the salute with a warm smile.

Then he faced Dugu Bo and politely said, "Coronet Dugu, the New Year will be celebrated in ten days. I intend to prepare a New Year gift for Father Emperor, and after thinking about it, I still feel that coming here to have Brother Lin help refine a body-nourishing elixir would be more appropriate."

"Father Emperor is now getting old, and his bodily functions are already declining."

With that, he turned his head to look at Lin Manshan, slightly arching his hand, his words were earnest, "Brother Lin, I am not asking you to refine a life-prolonging elixir, as long as it can play a role in toning up and slightly slowing down ageing, it will be enough, I hope that Brother Lin will agree to this."

It seems that Qian Renxue hasn't poisoned Emperor Xue Ye yet, or else it would be exposed as soon as I probe. Moreover, she is aware of the special features of my method of refining medicine, mixing poison into it will easily destroy the overall medicinal properties, and the consequences are unpredictable, only a fool would do that. Therefore, the purpose of this request for medicine should be to firstly enhance Xue Ye's goodwill, and secondly to find a reason to approach and befriend me. Lin Manshan nodded slightly, "Naturally, my diagnostic methods must have been understood by Your Highness at the last banquet."

"I wonder if you have brought His Majesty Xue Ye's blood? Or do you need me to personally visit the palace to diagnose?"

"Naturally, travelling to the palace in person for a close-up diagnosis is best." Xue Qinghe smiled warmly, "Ever since Father knew that it was Brother Lin who helped Coronet Dugu get rid of the poison that had been in his body for many years, he has often sighed at Brother Lin's excellent medical skills and has been looking forward to the day when he can let Brother Lin make a proper diagnosis. This time, I have come here not only to seek medicine but also on behalf of my father to invite Brother Lin to the palace to talk."

Lin Manshan smiled lightly in return, "Well then, let's not waste our time, let's set off at once."

"I'll tag along as well; when I think about it, it's also been a long time since I've been in the palace." Dugu Bo nodded slightly.

"It's an honour." Xue Qinghe arched his hand and sidestepped, "Please, Coronet Dugu, the carriage is already waiting outside the academy."

"Hmm." Dugu Bo nodded and walked ahead.

Xue Qinghe walked behind along with Lin Manshan and began to make a remark to open up the conversation, "Brother Lin, I don't know if you've learnt recent news. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has already released the news that Yu Xiaogang will be removed from the genealogy, expelled from the clan, and will not be allowed to use the Yu family name in the future."

So miserable. A look of surprise also appeared on Lin Manshan's face, and then he shook his head slightly, "I never left the academy these days, I have not learnt of this matter."

It's been a while since I reviewed my 'True Eyes' to inspect for information, I will review the information tonight... Inwardly, he thought as such.

"Serves him right!" Dugu Bo, who was walking in front, spoke succinctly.

Xue Qinghe smiled and did not reply, Lin Manshan on his side took advantage of the situation to ask, "Your Highness, I don't know if there are any taboos in the palace. I have not learnt any noble etiquette since I am a commoner, so I hope you can advise me on this so that I don't make an offence when the time comes."

"Say whatever you want, there is no taboo." Dugu Bo said with a big grin.

"It's better to understand." Lin Manshan smiled.

"If Brother Lin wants to know, I will naturally speak about everything," Xue Qinghe smiled kindly and began to narrate.

Chatting away, the three of them arrived at the foot of the academy mountain and boarded a carriage to drive to Heaven Dou City.

After entering the palace, under the leadership of Xue Qinghe, the three of them made seven turns and came to the centre of the palace.

The palace was richly decorated, with wine and delicacies already laid out on the long table, and graceful and beautiful ladies were already in their places. An old man dressed in gorgeous clothes with white hair at the temples was sitting on the main seat with a warm smile.

Arranging so many beautiful women, is this because he thought I am a lustful man due to the number of wives I have?

He guessed correctly! Lin Manshan thought inwardly.

When he first came to the Douluo Continent, he really wanted to experience the corruption of feudal society and live a life with many concubines. But since he had a wife, he had already passed the stage of being attracted to other young ladies and thought more about how to maintain the existing small family, while trying to plan and improve his strength to protect them.

Looking at this well-prepared appearance, I believe that as soon as Dugu Bo and I stepped through the gates of the palace, Xue Ye received the news. Or, prepared for the reception even earlier.

After all, even if the invitation didn't work out, it was just a few more dishes.

"It looks like Nephew Lin is indeed heroic and handsome." Xue Ye looked at Lin Manshan with a beaming smile and nodded his head in praise, then facing Dugu Bo, he spoke spontaneously as if he was a good friend whom he hadn't seen for many years.

"Brother Dugu, congratulations on finding such a grandson-in-law."

Dugu Bo then expressed how honoured he was, smiling warmly and nodding his head slightly with modesty, "My luck isn't bad."

To be able to pick up Lin Manshan as his grandson-in-law was indeed what he considered to be the luckiest thing in his life.

Worthy of being an emperor, he was indeed very good at speaking to people and collecting people's feelings. Lin Manshan bowed slightly.

"Greetings Your Majesty."

If you can boast, you can boast more.

After all, he was entering the palace to see the emperor of an empire, so he didn't wear a mask and accidentally displayed his handsomeness.

"There's no need to be formal, come, feel free to sit down, just treat this place as your own home." Xue Ye had a kind smile on his face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lin Manshan arched his hand and followed Dugu Bo to the side seat and sat down on the same side.

Xue Qinghe also seemed satisfied with his previous teaching efforts, looking on with a gracious smile.

He then approached Xue Ye, bowed slightly and saluted, sitting in the seat to his side.

In the next moment, a piece of beautiful stringed music resounded from within the hall, and young ladies on both sides of the hall stepped forward gracefully, serving and pouring wine, removing the silver lids that covered the delicacies, causing the warm aroma to hit their noses at once. The time when Xue Qinghe travelled to Skywalker Academy to invite him was pinpointed, and the hour when the three of them arrived at the palace happened to be meal time. And at the dinner table, there would undoubtedly be plenty of time and the easiest possible time to start a conversation.

"Brother Dugu, Nephew," Xue Ye smiled and opened the dining routine mode.

What do you think my family Zhuyun's former identity is, the palace routine, I also have a teacher who taught them.

Of course, the main thing was taught in bed.

Moreover, I am also a world traveller, so I have seen a lot of old-fashioned dramas about the struggle in the palace.

Lin Manshan easily picked up the conversation.

It seems that the three girls of the Zhu family usually revealed a lot of things about the court of the Star Luo Empire to Lin Manshan, just now he asked me for advice only because this is Heaven Dou Empire, worrying that there will be some slip-ups. Xue Qinghe thought in his mind and came up with what he thought to be the right answer.

After an unknown period of time, a few people have had enough food and wine, so they come to the inner palace under the leadership of Xue Ye.

Taking blood to sense, and observing with the naked eye, Lin Manshan quickly came up with a diagnosis, recounted it to Xue Ye, and gave the appropriate treatment plan.

"Young friend Lin's medical skills are truly extraordinary." Xue Ye gave a timely compliment.

"Thanks for your compliments, Your Majesty, there is no end to learning, there is still a lot more that Junior has to learn." Lin Manshan smiled modestly.

"There's no end to learning..." Amazement flashed in Xue Ye's eyes as he nodded his head and said, "It's only right that the nephew can have the achievements he has today."

After saying that, he turned his head to look at Xue Qinghe who was serving at the side.

"Qinghe, it's Nephew Lin's first time in the palace, so take him around and familiarise him with the palace environment."

"." The old man only wants this moment. Lin Manshan felt a deep aversion to all this, damn all these routines.

"Brother Lin, please." Xue Qinghe made a motion sideways as if he had prepared for this.

There was no opportunity at all for Dugu Bo, who was on the sidelines, to make a statement.

"Then I'll trouble Brother Qinghe." Lin Manshan slightly arched his hand, his face smiling but not his heart.

Not long after, the two of them wandered into a garden.

It must be said that the Imperial Family is rich, although it is winter, the garden is still green with trees, and flowers in full bloom, and the temperature is also warm, it is a wonder what kind of high technology is used to maintain this constant temperature. Chatting around a peach forest, from afar, he could see a petite little beauty dressed in white dress playing around. His soul perception was not capable of perceiving male and female genders, and only at this moment, he can tell that she is a female.

"." Lin Manshan understood in seconds what game Xue Ye was playing, and couldn't help but turn his head to look at Xue Qinghe.

"Brother Qinghe, there's someone in front of us, let's not disturb."

"That is my royal sister, Xue Ke, since she's here, why not make an acquaintance?" Xue Qinghe smiled cordially.

This was a task given to him by Xue Ye, how could he not let the two meet?

"Alright then." Lin Manshan nodded, at the same time, his right hand waved, and a black mask appeared in his palm, which he quickly put on.

"." Xue Qinghe's face instantly stiffened, you're making it difficult for me this way.

Then he heard Lin Manshan turn his head and nod slightly, "Let's go." Stepping forward and walking towards the front.

"Hmm." Xue Qinghe nodded and followed with the same steps.

When they approached, "Royal brother!" Xue Ke also spotted the two, jogging forward with a pleasantly surprised face.

"Royal brother, why are you here?" After saying that, with a puzzled face, she looked at the tall, masked Lin Manshan, "This is?"

"This is Lin Manshan, an honoured guest invited to the palace by Emperor Father," Xue Qinghe introduced with a smile, "This time, the elder brother was also ordered by Emperor Father to bring Brother Lin out to familiarise himself with the palace environment, I didn't expect to meet you here, so I just happened to come up to say hello."

That Lin Manshan who healed Coronet Dugu. Xue Ke instantly showed surprise on her face.

Lin Manshan slightly arched his hand, "Greetings, Your Highness."

"Xue Ke has met Sir Lin." Xue Ke hurriedly curtsied.

Xue Qinghe smiled and watched silently, also knowing that Lin Manshan had already guessed Xue Ye's intentions and his attitude was clearly disinterested. Thinking about it, it was also true that Skywalker Academy had already declared its neutrality, so naturally, they did not want to climb into a relationship with the Imperial Family, and when Xue Ke got up, he spoke:

"Alright, Brother has to take Brother Lin to other places to stroll around, you keep playing here."

"Mm." Xue Ke nodded, then slightly bowed, her voice was like a singing bird's cry, "Xue Ke sends off Royal Brother and sends off Elder Brother Lin."

Xue Qinghe nodded and led Lin Manshan forward, making cordial introductions along the way.

As he spoke, he began to change the topic, "Brother Lin, how do you feel about the situation on the continent right now?"

Lin Manshan mused, and instead of answering the question, he asked rhetorically.

"Brother Qinghe, I'll take the liberty of asking, do you have a favourite girl in this Heaven Dou City?"

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