Soon, Qin Ming brought Qi Lin to a lake.
The calm surface of the lake shimmered with golden light, and a gentle breeze stirred up ripples.
Qin Ming pointed to a small building built on the lake's center and smiled, "You just arrived yesterday, and the Crown Prince immediately came upon hearing the news. It seems he truly values you."
"It is rumored that our Crown Prince is gentle and polite to others, respects the wise and values the humble, is eager for talent, and possesses the demeanor of a wise ruler."
Qi Lin chuckled.
Whether he was a wise ruler, he didn't know, but he was definitely a love-struck idiot.
The two walked one after the other onto the wooden bridge leading to the small building in the lake's center.
Upon reaching the entrance of the small building, Qin Ming whispered a reminder.
"Pay a little attention to etiquette later, after all, he is the Crown Prince."
Qi Lin waved his hand casually, "Alright, alright, let's go in quickly. If we keep this up, the Crown Prince might get impatient waiting."
"Okay!"
Qin Ming replied and then entered the small building in the lake's center with Qi Lin.
Inside the pavilion, Xue Qinghe, disguised by Qian Renxue, was sitting quietly by the window, her slender fingers lightly tapping a teacup, her eyes reflecting the scenery outside the window.
At this moment, the sound of footsteps from outside made her turn her gaze, and then she saw Qin Ming and a young man with a lazy demeanor and relaxed expression walk in from outside the door.
Qian Renxue's gaze lingered on Qi Lin for a moment, then she looked at Qin Ming and smiled gently.
"Teacher Qin Ming, I have troubled you."
Regarding Qin Ming, Qian Renxue also harbored thoughts of recruiting him.
After all, a thirty-four-year-old Soul Emperor, if nothing unexpected happened in the future, would likely become a Title Douluo.
Although there were quite a few Title Douluo in the Spirit Hall, there weren't that many more elsewhere.
You know, even figures like the three Education Committee members of Heaven Dou Academy were only Soul Douluo.
Qian Renxue's attitude was quite pleasing to Qin Ming, who smiled and said, "It's just a small matter, nothing to mention."
"Since Teacher Qi Lin has been brought here, I will leave first. The children in the team are still waiting for me to teach them."
Qin Ming also knew that Qian Renxue had some things she wanted to discuss with Qi Lin alone, so he very tactfully proposed to leave.
Qian Renxue naturally did not stop him, only smiling, "Since Teacher Qin Ming still has matters, I will not force you to stay. If you have time next time, I will invite Teacher Qin Ming to the Crown Prince's Residence for a chat."
After Qin Ming left, Qian Renxue then looked gently at Qi Lin.
"You must be little brother Qi Lin. I've heard your name for a long time, and seeing you today, you are indeed an outstanding talent."
Xue Qinghe, disguised by Qian Renxue, was incredibly successful in her disguise; her tone, demeanor, and temperament were completely flawless.
Especially, as soon as she spoke, she gave people a feeling like being bathed in spring breeze, and her way of dealing with people was impeccable.
Qi Lin actually also had a temperament that made people involuntarily want to be close to him, but this was more like he had activated an affinity aura.
Looking at Qian Renxue in front of him, Qi Lin also began to examine her carefully.
On the surface, Xue Qinghe, whom she was impersonating, had an elegant temperament, handsome appearance, and exuded an air of nobility.
But Qi Lin only focused his gaze for a moment and instantly discovered that beneath her appearance as Xue Qinghe, there was a layer of faint golden mist enveloping her.
And within the mist, there was another peerless face.
This was her true appearance; she looked like she was in her early twenties, with skin as white as snow, a straight nose bridge, slightly slender phoenix eyes, and a head of golden hair, looking incredibly sacred.
Qian Renxue keenly noticed the change in Qi Lin's eyes, and her heart skipped a beat.
What kind of look was that? Could he have seen through her true appearance?
As soon as this thought arose, it was immediately rejected by Qian Renxue.
How was this possible? Her disguise came from the soul bone skill of the Angel Set. Besides her Grandfather, no one in the world could possibly see through it.
Although Qi Lin was a peerless genius, his soul power was only level fifty in the end. How could he possibly see through her disguise?
Actually, regarding this point, Qi Lin was also quite confused.
Because he didn't know which kind person had given him a large gift package of spiritual origin in his Sea of Consciousness, allowing his spiritual power to advance by leaps and bounds.
When he first met Xiao Wu before, Qi Lin still couldn't see through Xiao Wu's true form.
But later, when he went to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain his fourth soul ring, he could suddenly see through Xiao Wu's true body.
Therefore, something he didn't know about must have happened to him during that period.
"The Crown Prince is also as renowned as his reputation suggests."
Mutual flattery, Qi Lin could do that too.
"Hahaha, little brother Qi Lin, you are too kind with your praise, please have a seat!"
Qian Renxue made a gesture with her hand, indicating for Qi Lin to sit down, and personally poured him a cup of tea.
The tea's aroma wafted upwards, refreshing the mind and lungs.
Qi Lin picked up the teacup, took a sip, and couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
"Good tea!"
Although he didn't understand tea, praising it was enough.
Looking at Qi Lin's appearance, Qian Renxue couldn't help but chuckle.
With her discerning eye, she could naturally tell that Qi Lin didn't know how to appreciate tea and was just an amateur.
But his mannerisms made Qian Renxue feel a hint of amusement.
"I heard that little brother Qi Lin has already reached level fifty as a four-ring Soul Grandmaster at the young age of thirteen. Such talent is likely unique on the continent; it truly fills me with admiration."
Qian Renxue's tone was sincere, and her eyes held undisguised admiration.
Qi Lin smiled lazily, "I just have a tiny bit of good luck. Moreover, you said one thing wrong, I'm not level fifty."
Qian Renxue was startled upon hearing this.
Not level fifty?
But the secret letter from the three Education Committee members said level fifty!
But then she saw Qi Lin grin and say, "Now I am already a level fifty-eight Soul King."
That's right, because Lan Yue's age was too high, reaching 180,000 years, after sacrificing to Qi Lin, it additionally increased his soul power by a full eight levels.
Level fifty-eight!
Qian Renxue's pupils suddenly constricted. It had only been one day, how was this possible?
"Little brother Qi Lin, you're not joking, are you?"
"Heh... hehe!"
Xue Qinghe, played by Qian Renxue, gave two dry laughs, her expression clearly showing that she didn't believe what Qi Lin said.
"Since you don't believe it, then so be it."
But Qi Lin had no intention of explaining and continued drinking the tea in his cup like a cow chewing on a peony.
Could it be that what he said was true?
Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed. Qi Lin's expression and tone didn't seem like he was lying.
But if what Qi Lin said was true, then she would have to re-examine Qi Lin.
Because...
His talent was very likely, surpassing her own!
"Haha, little brother Qi Lin, you misunderstood. Of course, I believe what you said, I just found it hard to believe."
"After all, a thirteen-year-old level fifty-eight Soul King has never appeared in the thousand-year history of the continent."
Qian Renxue's emotions quickly adjusted, and she looked at Qi Lin with a sincere expression.
"Little brother Qi Lin, to be honest, your talent truly makes this elder brother envious!"
"I'm not afraid to tell little brother, I did initially think about recruiting you."
"But I know that with my current status, I am not qualified to recruit you, and even the entire Heaven Dou Empire is not qualified."
"Therefore, I came today merely to make a friend with little brother."
Saying this, Qian Renxue looked at Qi Lin with a smile and teased him.
"Little brother, this elder brother has this small wish, you shouldn't refuse, right?"