I Slept With Xiao Wu...!

"Have some fruit, you two." Jiangzhu, dressed in an elegant blue dress, approached gracefully with a plate of freshly cut seasonal fruits, all popular and delicious.

"Ah Xuan, when are we leaving?" Her clear eyes shimmered with affection as she picked up half a fruit with a fork and brought it to Chen Xuan's mouth.

Chen Xuan twitched slightly, feeling a bit awkward, but still opened his mouth to accept the fruit. She had already brought it to his lips—refusing would seem too cold.

Seeing Chen Xuan take a bite, Jiangzhu's eyes narrowed with joy, and a bright smile spread across her face. She felt sweet and fulfilled inside. His acceptance meant she held an important place in his heart.

"Oh my, Brother, Jiangzhu, aren't you embarrassed being all lovey-dovey in broad daylight?" Chen Yiyi, never having witnessed such a scene, blushed even harder than the couple and quickly covered her eyes. Yet curiosity got the better of her, and her fingers parted just enough for her big, bright eyes to peek through.

Jiangzhu could have handled it, but Yiyi's teasing made her blush too, her cheeks flushing red as she became too shy to continue.

"What are you yelling about? It's just a cherry!" Chen Xuan scolded, giving Yiyi a flick on the forehead, making her retreat several steps while clutching her head in pain.

"Brother! I'm warning you, do that again, and I won't go easy on you. I'm really strong now!" Yiyi pouted, rubbing her forehead and raising her fists in a mock show of strength.

Chen Xuan sighed. "Speaking of which, Yiyi, you're an adult now, but your cultivation is still only around level forty. I'm starting to think you've been slacking off."

Yiyi's eyes darted guiltily, but she puffed out her chest and retorted, "You don't know what you're talking about, Brother! Reaching the Soul Ancestor level is already impressive, okay?"

"Ah Xuan, Yiyi's talent isn't as strong as yours. Reaching Soul Ancestor at her age is already quite remarkable," Jiangzhu chimed in to defend her.

Chen Xuan knew this well. Qian Renxue had told him that despite teaching Yiyi diligently over the years, her playful nature often got in the way of training. Otherwise, she would've already reached level fifty.

"Forget it. I'll find some immortal herbs for you both soon and see if they can improve your physiques," Chen Xuan said. He had already planned for this, as he also needed such herbs for himself.

He estimated that about eight or nine years had passed since Tang San harvested a batch of immortal herbs, so some should be nearing maturity by now.

With his innate full soul power and top-tier martial soul, he wouldn't face bottlenecks until reaching the Title Douluo level. But Jiangzhu and Yiyi, with their limited talents and martial souls, might struggle after reaching the Soul Emperor stage.

"After we return from the Star Luo Empire, I'll search for those herbs," Chen Xuan decided.

"Immortal herbs? Are you talking about the ones Tang San brought back?" Jiangzhu asked in surprise, recalling the extraordinary plants she had seen during her time at Shrek Academy.

Tang San had brought back many precious herbs, each incredibly rare. After absorbing them, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, and others not only enhanced their martial souls but also made significant breakthroughs in soul power.

Jiangzhu had always longed for such herbs, but they were too rare. She could only watch others benefit from them with envy.

"What's an immortal herb? Is it tasty?" Yiyi blinked her big, curious eyes, licking her lips as she asked innocently.

Her fair complexion, rosy lips, and bright smile made her look incredibly cute and full of life.

"If it's bitter, I'm not eating it! Brother, you better not force me like His Highness did with those awful tonics! They tasted horrible!" Yiyi shook her head like a rattle drum, visibly nauseated by the memory.

Chen Xuan's forehead twitched, holding back the urge to flick her forehead again.

"Ah Xuan, immortal herbs are rare. Where will you find them?" Jiangzhu asked, puzzled. Tang San had said that such herbs were scarce across the entire continent, or he would have given them to others like Tai Long, Huang Yuan, and Jing Ling as well.

"They're rare, but not that scarce," Chen Xuan replied. Dugu Bo's herb garden, nourished by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, had countless immortal herbs, though Tang San had taken many.

Once the next batch matured, Chen Xuan planned to borrow a few from Dugu Bo.

"Thank you in advance," Jiangzhu said gratefully. Just knowing he cared enough to try made her happy, even if he failed.

Yiyi, however, remained indifferent. Cultivation never interested her. She thought that as long as her brother was strong and they had the Crown Prince Qian Renxue's protection, she could enjoy a carefree life without worrying about strength.

Chen Xuan massaged his temples. His playful sister gave him headaches, but she was his only sibling, and he would always protect her.

One day later...

Crown Prince Qian Renxue arrived with the investigation results regarding Chen Xuan's wanted notice, which took time due to the incident occurring seven or eight years ago.

Chen Xuan didn't mind. He was just glad they found something.

"This happened shortly after the Elite Soul Master Tournament ended," Qian Renxue explained. After Shrek Academy won the championship, its status with the royal family grew immensely, and Emperor Xue Ye greatly admired its teachers.

During that time, Flender and Liu Erlong abused this connection to pin false charges on you, issuing a wanted notice. Though it caused some trouble, it never sparked much of a stir.

Later, when news of your death spread, the wanted notice was forgotten, and the royal family never pursued it further."

Chen Xuan clicked his tongue in annoyance. Typical abuse of power.

"Honestly, I felt a bit guilty about destroying Shrek Academy before, but hearing this makes me think I went too easy on Flender and Liu Erlong."

They had ambushed and killed him, knowing he was dead, yet still orchestrated this to tarnish his name. Pure malice.

"Chen Xuan, your soul power isn't just at level seventy-three anymore, is it?"

Qian Renxue had personally seen the ruins of Shrek Academy after its destruction. The level of devastation suggested an unparalleled Douluo's power.

She had thought she overestimated him by assuming he was already a Soul Saint at his age, but the reality was even more terrifying. This young man was far stronger than she imagined—someone who would destroy an entire academy over a grudge.

Tang San had been her most respected rival, a once-in-a-century genius. Yet from the same academy came an even more monstrous talent. It was unreal.

Even though she surpassed Chen Xuan in soul power and rank, she knew that in an actual fight, they would be evenly matched—unless she completed the Angelic God Trials and reached level one hundred. Only then could she defeat him easily.

"Forget it. There's no point discussing this further. Since you're not my enemy, I don't need to plan against you," Qian Renxue said softly, exuding elegance and grace.

Chen Xuan's eye twitched. Wait, what? Was she implying she had considered taking him down before? The amount of hidden information in that one sentence was overwhelming!

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