Ye Qinshui was also undecided. Xue Beng's
reputation was simply too bad. If he could resolve the curse on the Nine Heart Begonia, that would be fine.
If not, trying to get something for nothing
would be like throwing themselves into the lion's den.
Ye Lingling rolled her eyes at her mother.
Where did she get old?
She'd always been like this for years. If you said it was her sister, people would believe you.
"Mom, are you sure he can solve it?"
"This... I don't know. They say the newly emerged Evil Blood Douluo has a way."
Ye Qinshui was also filled with doubt.
She had once seen that lord from afar at a banquet.
But she felt something sinister about him; her intuition told her that Evil Blood was no good.
"..."
Ye Lingling fell silent.
She also knew that titled Douluo; although she hadn't made a move, he was undoubtedly very powerful.
At this moment, she couldn't help but think of Ye Qiu.
Compared to Xue Beng and the others...
Although Ye Qiu hadn't made any promises, she was more inclined to believe him.
Everything about him was extraordinary.
The Mysterious Heaven Skill, the Purple Demon Eye, the Ghost Shadow Mystery—these were undoubtedly things worthy of being passed down through generations.
Yet he was willing to generously share them with her and Jiangzhu.
Powerful talent, martial spirit, strength, and good looks—
they were bound to have a magnificent future,
limitless possibilities.
Ye Lingling gently shook her head and whispered, "Mom, let's refuse."
Ye Qinshui looked at her with some surprise.
No one knows a daughter better than her mother.
Ye Qinshui knew all too well Ye Lingling's anxieties.
But she hadn't expected Ye Lingling to refuse such an opportunity so easily.
Without much hesitation or agonizing.
Her eyes, now bright with renewed life, still shone.
Ye Qinshui knew
this change wouldn't happen without reason.
Who was this young man?
Who had made her daughter vibrant and hopeful again?
At this moment,
Ye Qinshui's curiosity about the young man who was taking her daughter away was overflowing.
"Yes, whatever your decision, I, as your mother, will support you."
Ye Qinshui released Ye Lingling's small hand and began serving her rice.
"Mom, aren't you going to ask why?"
Ye Lingling removed her veil, took the bowl, and looked at the calm Ye Qinshui, whose demeanor seemed strange.
"What's there to ask? Would my good daughter harm our family?"
"Besides, I'm not really willing either. Leaving aside whether Xue Beng and the others have the ability, just associating with the royal family will inevitably drag the Ye family into the mire."
Ye Qinshui understood.
The power struggles within the royal family were very complex.
She, a woman, a widow and her child, couldn't possibly play this game.
"Alright, eat in peace."
"Okay."
Ye Lingling nodded.
While feeling relieved, her expectations for Ye Qiu increased considerably.
"By the way, Lingling, when are you going back to the academy?"
"Tomorrow morning."
"That's good, spend more time with Mom."
Having received a definite reply, she had a plan in mind.
Ye Qinshui smiled as she served food to her daughter.
But a hint of calculation lurked in her eyes. Since she wouldn't tell Mom, then she, as her mother, would stake out the place herself.
She wanted to see which rude boy was.
"They've been sending things back and forth for so long, and they haven't even come in to see their mother-in-law! "
...
When Ye Qiu returned to the courtyard,
he found the women gathered together, discussing something.
But as soon as he returned, they scattered and resumed their respective tasks,
leaving Ye Qiu puzzled.
"Erlong, what are you all talking about?"
Before Liu Erlong could speak,
Ning Rongrong snorted coldly, quite arrogantly.
"Hmph! What's the point of telling you girls' private matters? Just sit and wait to eat."
Ye Qiu hesitated,
looking suspiciously at the women present. It seemed only Jiangzhu's pretty face was flushed, and she didn't quite
meet Ye Qiu's gaze.
Jiangzhu quickly picked up the food in her hands and ran to the kitchen.
It was all their fault.
She wasn't even Ye Qiu's woman, yet they dragged her to discuss how to create opportunities for Ye Lingling and Ye Qiu.
That was fine.
The problem was that their conversation got a little inappropriate.
Not long after...
Just as they were about to start eating, someone came looking for them.
Upon learning that Xue Beng and Tang San were going to meet, Ye Qiu immediately said goodbye to Ning Rongrong and the others, and headed towards the vicinity of the restaurant
…
Tianxing Restaurant. It
boasted one of the largest establishments in Tiandou Imperial City.
It was a royal property, specifically belonging to Prince Xue Xing.
The Shrek Academy group,
including Yu Tianheng and Qin Ming, totaled ten people.
They had already arrived at the restaurant's reception hall, which was the size of four basketball courts.
Even after living in Tiandou City for a month or so, Ma Hongjun still exclaimed in amazement upon entering.
Tang San, his face dark, broke free from Dai Mubai's grasp and went to the front desk, handing over his invitation.
The manager immediately bowed and scraped upon seeing the newcomers.
"Esteemed guests, please come inside. His Highness has been waiting for a long time. Today, our Tianxing Restaurant is dedicated to serving you!"
Tang San returned to his seat, and Dai Mubai quickly followed, taking his arm.
A once sharply defined face had softened, and was now lightly made up.
Ma Hongjun glanced at the rows of waitresses on either side, his eyes glued to the hem of the bodycon skirt,
swallowing hard.
"Heh. No wonder this restaurant is so deserted. I never thought Xue Beng would clear out and book such a large restaurant just for Shrek Academy."
Flander pushed the broken-legged Yu Xiaogang, letting out a cold laugh. The humiliation of that night felt like yesterday, still weighing heavily on his heart.
Yu Xiaogang, having regained his composure, knew clearly that Xue Beng was only after his student Tang San.
The Shrek Academy members were just incidental.
A hint of arrogance reappeared on his previously dejected and self-conscious face. Yu Xiaogang's spirit had returned!
Hope rekindled in his heart.
Now that Tang San's identity had been exposed, and Xue Beng wanted to recruit him
, he certainly wouldn't refuse a few spots in the Soul Master Competition.
Moreover, the original Royal Fighting Team now only had four members left.
Yu Tianheng, Tang San, Dai Mubai, and others could perfectly fill this gap.
They would be directly admitted without any preliminary rounds!
His student, Tang San, would make a name for himself in the Soul Master Competition, and his name, Master Yu Xiaogang, would become famous far and wide!
It's a pity Oscar has already left.
There's no more capable support-type Soul Master.
Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang, who had been indulging in self-admiration for so long, calmed down.
Tang San's cultivation seemed too weak; he couldn't even match many members of the Blue Tyrant Academy team.
At this moment
, Yu Xiaogang even considered having Tang San cultivate the Clear Sky Hammer.
...
A hundred meters away from the Heavenly Star Restaurant, in a small teahouse separated by several buildings,
Ye Qiu was enjoying tea with a large-framed, sparsely haired old man.