For Tianlin's arrangements having been confirmed, Xue Qinghe bid farewell to Ning Fengzhi, agreeing to pick up Tianlin early the next morning before departing.
Seeing his figure disappear outside the main hall, Tianlin then asked, "Uncle Ning, do you really want me to go to that Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
"Yes, cultivation isn't something you can do behind closed doors. You've only been cultivating with Rongrong, and you haven't been in contact with enough people, which isn't good. Uncle still hopes you'll get to know more friends." Ning Fengzhi was indeed concerned about Tianlin, but it was a case of good intentions leading to bad results.
But he can't be blamed, after all, he doesn't know the true situation of Xue Qinghe.
"Uncle Ning, I don't think this Xue Qinghe is a good person." Tianlin tried to make a final stand.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up upon hearing this, "Oh? What makes you say that?"
"Because he became the Crown Prince. As far as I know, the original Second Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire was ambitious and talented, with many supporters in the court. The Third Prince had excellent cultivation talent and was favored by the military generals. Now, these two suddenly died violently. I suspect Xue Qinghe is inseparable from this."
"Just because he became the Crown Prince, Xiao Tian, don't talk nonsense without evidence." Sword Douluo reprimanded, not wanting Tianlin to provoke unnecessary enemies because of his loose tongue.
Ning Fengzhi interrupted, "It's okay, Uncle Sword, let Xiao Tian continue. I want to hear Xiao Tian's opinion."
"Okay, Uncle Ning, then I'll continue. Although I have no evidence, I've always believed that when a murder occurs, the most suspicious person is usually not the first discoverer, nor the one who seems to have the greatest motive, but the person who benefits the most from the murder. Because Xue Qinghe became the Crown Prince, I can't help but suspect him." Tianlin stated his opinion.
"Well said, very insightful!" Ning Fengzhi was overjoyed. He originally thought Tianlin was just a genius in Soul Master cultivation, but he didn't expect his wisdom to be considerable as well. To be able to see through the essence of things at the age of seven, he can rest assured that he will have him assist his daughter in the future.
"Xiao Tian, I can tell you that your suspicion is correct. Qinghe must be inseparable from the violent deaths of the two princes, but so what? There is no family affection in the royal family. Only a ruthless person who disregards any means to ascend the throne is a true hero."
"Back when the Snow Night Emperor ascended the throne, he also went through a bloodbath. In fact, regarding Qinghe's matter, not only can you guess it, but many ministers and even the current Emperor can guess it, but as long as he is good enough, no one will bring this matter up." Ning Fengzhi was indirectly reminding himself that those in high positions need to have a virtuous side, but also a hidden ruthless side.
When your virtuous side is more dazzling than your ruthless side, the world will gradually ignore your insidiousness, thereby acknowledging you.
Tianlin sighed. Since things have been said to this point, it seems he's doomed. Since that's the case, then he'll just have to make the best of it. Anyway, Qian Renxue definitely won't attack him for the time being.
Then he might as well build a good relationship with this Xue Qinghe on the surface. Anyway, he's in the dark and the enemy is in the light. With the advantage of foreknowledge, perhaps he can get a lot of useful information from Xue Qinghe.
The next morning, at the gate of Seven Treasure City, Ning Fengzhi brought Ning Rongrong, along with two Douluos to see Tianlin off, which was quite a show of status.
"Sword Brother, you must come back often. If you dare to forget Rongrong, I'll bite you!" Ning Rongrong cried in Tianlin's arms, her face covered in tears.
Little girls are just emotional. This isn't a matter of life and death. Seven Treasure City isn't far from Heaven Dou Royal Academy. It's only half a day's journey. Tianlin can come back to visit at any time.
"Xiao Tian, cultivate well after going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Next time you come back, I will test your progress. If your Seven Kill Swordplay or Soul Power cultivation hasn't improved, then don't blame your Master for letting you experience the Seven Kill Domain!" Chen Xin threatened fiercely.
Tianlin knew that his Master wasn't just saying it casually. He could really do it. Although he's usually very amiable, when it comes to cultivation, he's stricter than anyone else.
"Don't worry, Master, I won't slack off." Tianlin immediately promised, then looked at the four of them, "Then Master, Uncle Ning, Bones Grandpa, I'm leaving."
After speaking, he got into the carriage with Xue Qinghe and left Seven Treasure City, where he had lived for a year.
In the carriage, Tianlin was a little nervous. Xue Qinghe smiled, "What's wrong, Junior Brother Tianlin? You seem to be in a bad mood. Is it because you're leaving home?"
It's because of you, okay? Tianlin thought in his heart, but nodded on the surface.
Xue Qinghe could understand. When he was still Qian Renxue, he also left his home at a young age and came to such a strange place as Heaven Dou City, playing a person who wasn't himself.
"It's okay, Little Tian Brother, Big Brother will take good care of you in the future, don't worry!" Unknowingly, Xue Qinghe's address to Tianlin changed, from Junior Brother to Little Brother.
Because in Xue Qinghe's heart, Tianlin, who can perform Spirit fusion with him, will be his sooner or later, and he's younger than him, so isn't he just a little brother? She had long thought about indulging in being a big sister.
What, you say there's also Xue Beng and Xue Ke? Forget it, for Qian Renxue, she's going to get rid of these two sooner or later, so there's no need to dote on them.
"Thank you, Big Brother Xue!" Tianlin thanked him with seemingly great sincerity.
These two in the carriage, one a scheming woman, the other a smiling tiger, in a sense, they really are a perfect match.
"By the way, Xiao Tian, you must have felt it yesterday, right? My Spirit seems to resonate with yours. I've heard that your Spirit is a sword, right? Can you show it to me?" At this moment, Qian Renxue asked the question she was most concerned about. She wanted to confirm if yesterday's feeling was real.
"Sure." Tianlin didn't hesitate and immediately summoned the Demon Sword.
Instantly, that strange feeling appeared again. A look of joy flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes. That's right, it was this beautiful sword. She didn't expect it to be a god-level Spirit.
"Big Brother Xue, my sword is a top-tier Spirit. It can resonate with your Spirit. Does that mean you also possess a top-tier Spirit?" Tianlin asked with feigned curiosity.
Top-tier Spirit?
Qian Renxue was puzzled for a moment. After observing carefully, she realized that Tianlin's sword was a latent god-level Spirit. It seemed to be lacking many things. Only after it was completed would the power of a god-level Spirit be revealed.
It seems Little Tian doesn't know he possesses a god-level Spirit. That's good, it saves me from having to explain why I possess a god-level Spirit, Qian Renxue instantly thought of an excuse.
"Yes, Big Brother is also a top-tier Spirit owner. The Swan Spirit inherited by my Heaven Dou royal family has undergone a positive mutation in me, possessing a bit of sacred attribute, so it has become a top-tier Spirit."
"So that's how it is, Big Brother Xue. I heard that if people whose Spirits can fuse cultivate together, their efficiency will increase. Can I come to the palace to find you when I have time in the future?" Tianlin asked.
Qian Renxue was overjoyed upon hearing this. She was worried about not finding a reason to get closer to Tianlin. "Of course, you can. Here, this is my Crown Prince Token. With this, you can freely enter and exit the palace."
Tianlin happily accepted the Crown Prince Token. Of course, he knew what Qian Renxue was thinking, but who would lead who astray in the future was still unknown.
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