66 Chapter 66 Xue Qinghe's Invitation (Vote for recommendation, ask for favorites)_1

Xu Sheng, feeling the tight grip on his palm, was momentarily stunned. A wave of panic swept through Xue Qinghe's heart, and she instinctively withdrew her hand...

Just now, she had distinctly felt Xu Sheng's grip tighten slightly. To avoid having her identity discovered from such small details, she had no choice but to pull her hand back.

She knew that changing the shape of her skull only altered her appearance; when it came to differentiating between men and women, the slightest touch of the skin could easily give it away...

This man named Xu Sheng must have noticed something...

Xu Sheng also realized his lapse in composure, yet his gaze did not waver from Xue Qinghe's face...

Seeing the interesting little exchange between the two, Ning Fengzhi didn't think much of it. With a suave smile, he coughed and said, "Ahem, Xu Sheng, staring at Qing He like that, isn't it a bit rude?"

Xu Sheng pursed his thin lips, and after giving Xue Qinghe another deep look, he slowly looked away...

"I apologize, Princess Qinghe. I was presumptuous," he said indifferently, his words carrying not a hint of apology.

Xue Qinghe forced a calm smile and replied, "It doesn't matter. Such genuine behavior is quite rare these days. May I have the privilege of knowing your Title and soul power rank?"

The corner of Xu Sheng's lips curled mischievously, "For Princess Qinghe, of course. I'm a Ninety-three-level auxiliary control twin-system titled Douluo, Title: Mo Tang!"

Xue Qinghe's eyebrows rose slightly as she responded with a pleasant demeanor, "An auxiliary control twin-system Soul Master? That's indeed surprising."

Ning Fengzhi, watching the two converse harmoniously, reached out to pat Xue Qinghe's shoulder...

He whispered instructions, "Qing He, since you two seem to get along so well, I'll ask you to show Xu Sheng around Tiandou City. Uncle Bone and I have matters to attend to and must leave!"

It would be good for these two geniuses, both surpassing their peers in age and wisdom, to converse alone; an incredible outcome might just emerge.

Xue Qinghe's hand, hidden behind her back, clenched slightly...

Being alone with Xu Sheng, the likelihood of her being exposed was extremely high!

From Xu Sheng's previous reaction, she knew he had definitely noticed something, but for some reason, he had not mentioned it.

Xue Qinghe bit her thin lip and forced a smile, "Teacher, I understand."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, then turned his gaze to Xu Sheng, waved courteously, and said, "Then, Xu Sheng, Uncle Bone and I will take our leave. If you need anything or don't understand something, you can discuss it with Qing He."

After sharing a glance with Gu Rong, Ning Fengzhi turned and left...

Xue Qinghe bowed slightly, respectfully saying, "Have a safe journey, Teacher."

"Take care, Sect Master Ning," Xu Sheng replied coldly, his dismissive words followed by watching the two turn and leave...

Did he know Ning Fengzhi well enough to warrant such keen interest in him? Why did it feel like Ning Fengzhi was being overly cordial with him?

If he had a slightly closer relationship with Ning Rongrong, it still shouldn't be enough to warrant such treatment from Ning Fengzhi.

Or could it be that I, too, am part of Ning Fengzhi's calculations?

After Ning Fengzhi left, a profound light flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes as she looked straight into Xu Sheng's and said indifferently, "Then I shall take the liberty of addressing you directly as Xu Sheng. Do you have any particular places you wish to visit in Tiandou City?"

Considering that Xu Sheng might have discovered her identity issue, Xue Qinghe's tone was somewhat less gentle...

Xu Sheng met Xue Qinghe's gaze without evading and said slowly, "This is also my first time in Tiandou City. I currently have no specific place in mind. Perhaps the Crown Prince could suggest somewhere?"

"Your first time in Tiandou City? I'm afraid that's hardly the case..." Xue Qinghe thought discontentedly to herself at his response.

This person might have already been to Tiandou City three years ago, around the time she experienced the Martial Soul Resonance...

What's important now is to find out whether he, like her, had experienced the same phenomenon or if it was a one-sided occurrence with her own Martial Soul.

Either way, it did not seem like a good omen...

Xue Qinghe decisively invited, "Since you, Xu Sheng, do not have a place you want to go to, if you don't mind, please accompany me into the imperial palace. I think it might be quieter there."

If he really discovered her true identity, with her current strength, she was far from capable of silencing him through murder...

Her own Soul Power was only around level forty, the gap between them was immense and beyond imagination, and so, the necessary negotiations were inevitable...

Xu Sheng narrowed her eyes, trying to see through Xue Qinghe's motives; however, the latter's flawless face did not reveal the slightest flaw.

"That would be wonderful, Crown Prince. Thank you for the trouble."

Instead of avoiding her, he invited her to the palace. Was he planning to take this opportunity to deal with her?

No, it shouldn't be possible. Right now, Qian Renxue definitely didn't have a Title Douluo by her side, and relying solely on her and the expendable soldiers would undoubtedly lead to certain defeat.

Could he be planning to confront her openly?

Interesting...

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Afterward, Xu Sheng and Xue Qinghe took their seats in separate sedans and quickly returned to the interior of the imperial palace.

Under Xue Qinghe's guidance, Xu Sheng followed him to his room...

Xu Sheng looked around...

He saw that Xue Qinghe's room was very spacious but not cold and dreary; every item was placed in an extremely tidy manner, seemingly reflecting the character of the room's owner.

Seeing this, Xue Qinghe slowly walked over to the opposite side of Xu Sheng and sat down, softly saying "Xu Sheng, please have a seat."

Xu Sheng was not pretentious and just sat down straightforwardly...

Xue Qinghe took out the cups with meticulous care, pouring the tea gracefully and with due measure, like a feast for the eyes...

After pouring the tea, a wisp of mist-like steam wafted from the brim of the cup~

He passed the cup of tea slowly to Xu Sheng, then brewed another cup for himself...

He gently held the cup, sipped a mouthful behind the sleeve covering his mouth, and said, "Xu Sheng, this is tea I've blended myself. Try it and see how it tastes?"

Xu Sheng showed a faint smile, "Since it's tea personally brewed by the Crown Prince, I presume few people have had the privilege of tasting it. So, I shall receive your offer with respect."

He gently picked up the tea cup and silently took a sip...

The taste of bitterness intermingled with sweetness danced on the tip of his tongue, bringing a satisfying sensation to his taste buds~

Xu Sheng set down the tea cup and praised with a serene expression, "It's no wonder you are the Crown Prince, a fine tea indeed."

He didn't know much about tea, but he had drunk quite a bit in the past, and just this kind of tea that satisfied the taste buds was already considered exceptional.

The complimented Xue Qinghe humbly replied, "You flatter me too much. May I inquire, Xu Sheng, what brings you to Tiandou City? It seems that you are not from the Tiandou Empire."

Xu Sheng quickly pondered in her heart and blurted out, "The Crown Prince is indeed insightful. I am indeed not from the Tiandou Empire. My visit to Tiandou City is simply because the place I need to go requires passing through here..."

Qian Renxue did not mention anything about Martial Souls or identity, so there was no rush for her either...

He believed that it wouldn't be long before the former would certainly take the initiative to challenge him over those two issues...

Martial Soul, identity...

To her, both were unmentionable hidden dangers...

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