Being stared at by a group of people wasn't unexpected for Han Li, as his attire was different from everyone else's here.
Dressed in black, he stood out among the crowd of white-uniformed Heaven Dou Academy students. He had to admit, this was a major oversight on his part, considering his penchant for preparation.
"Greetings, Crown Prince."
Seeing Xue Qinghe walking over with Ning Rongrong, both the staff member and Han Li spoke up to pay their respects. However, unlike the staff member, Han Li was also a noble, so he didn't need to bow. He simply lowered his head slightly and made a gesture of placing his hand on his chest.
"No need for formalities, rise."
Xue Qinghe nodded with a smile. Although he addressed both of them simultaneously, Han Li noticed a detail: the words were for the staff member, but the smile and nod were directed at Han Li.
Impressive, Han Li thought, returning the smile. This guy didn't spend his time undercover for nothing. Putting aside everything else, that detail alone is enough to win the favor of nobles. His people skills are maxed out. Even if he returns to the Spirit Hall in the future, this will be a universally applicable skill as a leader.
"Why are your clothes different from theirs?"
Just as Xue Qinghe was about to speak again, Ning Rongrong, who was beside him, asked with a curious expression.
"In response to this young lady's question, it's because I'm not yet a student of the academy. I'm just here to tour the academy in advance," Han Li said, glancing at Xue Qinghe. Seeing no reaction from him, he answered.
"Are you planning to study here too?" Ning Rongrong asked seriously.
Too? Han Li noticed the information in her words. So, Ning Rongrong was also here for a visit? "Yes, so I came to tour the academy in advance," Han Li replied.
Ning Rongrong was very satisfied with his attitude. She pulled her hand from Xue Qinghe's, circled him, nodded her head thoughtfully, and then patted her small chest, acting like a boss, and said, "You're not bad looking, and I'm also very satisfied with your answer. If you meet me again, I can make an exception and take you as my little brother."
"This…"
Han Li was dumbfounded by her actions, finding it both amusing and exasperating. This Ning Rongrong was not only shallow but also a social butterfly.
Xue Qinghe also didn't expect his little junior sister to do this. A look of surprise flashed across his face, and then he pulled her back to his side, bent down, and gently stroked Ning Rongrong's head, softly saying, "Rongrong, don't be silly. Girls should pay attention to their manners and not make such unladylike movements in public. If the teacher finds out, you'll be punished to copy the Sect Rules again."
"What? I wasn't joking. If Dad wants to punish me, I'll go find Sword Grandfather and Bone Grandfather. Let's see if he dares to scold me," Ning Rongrong muttered, turning her face away after hearing his words.
Xue Qinghe straightened up again and looked at Han Li with a slightly apologetic expression. "Sorry, little brother, my junior sister is a bit mischievous. You don't have to take her words to heart. By the way, I don't think I know your name yet?"
Only after hearing the question did Han Li seem to react, looking again at the Crown Prince before him, as if he hadn't heard Ning Rongrong's words at all.
As for the staff member from earlier, he had quietly left when Ning Rongrong was circling Han Li, clearly understanding the art of self-preservation.
But this was good, as it allowed Han Li to respond freely.
"Replying to Crown Prince, my name is Xiao Yan."
While replying, Han Li unconsciously touched his nose, seeming a little shy.
"Little brother Xiao Yan, relax a bit, no need to be so restrained. Welcome to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can use my name. You're also welcome to visit the Crown Prince's Residence." Xue Qinghe looked at the young man before him with a smile, seeming to think highly of him.
Then, without waiting for Han Li to reply, he spoke again, "Judging by your appearance, you should have finished your tour and are preparing to leave, so we won't disturb you any further. I still need to take my junior sister to tour the academy. Farewell for now."
"Yes, Crown Prince, farewell."
Han Li put on an excited expression and bowed again, but this time he bent his back slightly to show his attitude.
Xue Qinghe didn't speak again, pulling Ning Rongrong forward, and the guards behind him quickly followed.
Han Li had just straightened up, preparing to leave, when he heard a shout from behind, "Xiao Yan, right? I've remembered you. You better remember this too, my name is Ning Rongrong. After you enroll, remember to take the initiative to find me, or else, hmph."
Hearing the threatening words in the second half of the sentence, Han Li turned his head and saw Ning Rongrong being pulled forward while turning her head and waving her small right fist, making a fierce expression. However, with her age, it only made her seem cute.
Han Li didn't reply, just casually smiled and waved his hand, turning to walk towards the gate.
He didn't take Ning Rongrong's words to heart. Of course, he didn't care about Xue Qinghe's words either. Putting aside the fact that they weren't on the same path, even if they were, he would just listen to them. Just asking for his name and then offering kindness by saying he could look for him if he had any trouble was a bit perfunctory. Sister, your cultivation is not up to par yet.
But he had no intention of reminding him, because from his perspective, he shouldn't know this secret, right? Besides, she remembered Xiao Yan, what does it have to do with Han Li? Moreover, he's already called Han Li, so it's normal to have other names, right? His collection of disguises has stored many protagonists' names. Maybe next time they meet, he'll be called Gu Yue Fang Yuan, Han Li thought with a divergent mind.
It wasn't until he reached the vicinity of the gate that Han Li saw the staff member who had disappeared earlier reappear.
Seeing Han Li looking at him, he smiled awkwardly. As a guide, he shouldn't have sneaked away, but it seemed that Han Li had no intention of pursuing the matter, so he wouldn't cause trouble for himself. He didn't want to refund the money.
Ignoring the staff member, Han Li went straight out the gate, handed the temporary pass to the guard, and walked towards the carriage.
The concentration of accidents today was a bit too high. He had to go back to avoid any more trouble.
The return journey was even faster than the journey here. Under the influence of that one Gold Soul Coin, the coachman drove quickly and steadily. However, to his disappointment, until the two of them got out of the carriage and their figures disappeared into the crowd, he didn't receive a second tip.
Without letting the coachman take them directly back to the Spirit Hall, Han Li and Er Ming got out of the carriage on the roadside, wandered around casually, and then returned to the Spirit Hall inconspicuously.
After seeing Rosa Go off, Han Li returned to his room and collapsed onto the soft bed.
Lying face down with his eyes closed, Han Li began to summarize the information he had gathered today in his mind.
First, Dugu Bo had left only the day before yesterday, his whereabouts unknown. But according to the servants, this was a common and regular occurrence. Generally speaking, he wouldn't return for at least seven days. So, at this time, there was a high probability that he was suppressing the poison at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Second, judging from the information Salas provided, the Ye Family's situation was neither good nor bad, neither up nor down. They were considered a deeply rooted Heaven Dou noble family. Although the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Heaven Dou Empire had been better in recent years, causing them some impact, no one would want to cross the strongest healing Soul Master.
Third, the Moon Pavilion was doing very well. This could be seen from the noble forces entering and exiting, as well as the strength of the guards. Moreover, he didn't believe Xue Ye was unaware of Tang Yuehua's identity, which made things very interesting. Judging from Xue Qinghe's behavior, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were probably in their honeymoon period. However, this was temporarily irrelevant to him and didn't require his attention.
Fourth, those so-called geniuses of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy were weaker than he had imagined, or rather, they were completely vulnerable. As for Du Gu Yan and Ye Lingling, he was just observing them casually. His so-called liking was only based on the characters on paper, and he hadn't been so infatuated as to lose his mind.
In conclusion, the plan could be implemented, but the specific situation would depend on what condition they found Dugu Bo in when they found him. His absence added some variables to the plan, but overall, it wouldn't have a big impact.
Ye Lingling and the Ye Family should be temporarily abandoned. He couldn't easily move them. Perhaps because of the lack of time, the young ladies of the two families hadn't become bridges of communication, and the relationship between the Du Gu Family and the Ye Family wasn't as close as he had imagined.
The Ye Family was a proper family, and their external living environment was much better, even more stable than the Du Gu Family, which was supported by a single person. Any slight disturbance would easily be detected, and they certainly wouldn't easily give up the power they had cultivated for so long. The Heaven Dou Empire would definitely interfere.
In this way, it wasn't like the Du Gu Family, with just Dugu Bo and Du Gu Yan, who could come and go freely and do whatever they wanted. After all, no one dared to easily threaten a Titled Douluo, even if his individual strength was the weakest among the Titled Douluos.
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