Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 98 Hard-won
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At dawn, the door opened, and Xuanming suddenly opened his eyes and sat up.

"Looks like you slept well."

Tang Yuehua walked in carrying a plate of breakfast.

"Eat something first, my class won't start for a while."

"I slept all night?" Xuanming asked.

“You’ve been asleep for two days,” Tang Yuehua said.

“I came to see you a few times in between, but you were sleeping soundly, so I didn’t wake you.”

"Two days?" Xuanming was taken aback.

"His Highness the Crown Prince said you have a big appetite, so I asked the kitchen to prepare some extra food, which will be delivered soon," Tang Yuehua said.

"By the way, the rest of the time is the same. Don't meditate or cultivate. Once you're inside the Moon Pavilion, don't think about anything outside. If I tell you to rest, then rest. If I teach you, then learn."

"Also, don't ask me what use it is."

"If you violate this rule, I will inform His Highness the Crown Prince that you will no longer need to come here."

After saying this, Tang Yuehua got up and left the room.

Xuanming didn't quite understand, but he didn't say anything. He looked at the things on the table and started eating breakfast.

……

In the time that followed, Tang Yuehua didn't teach Xuanming any complicated music theory or elaborate aristocratic etiquette. She simply corrected his posture, sitting posture, and walking manner.

Although Xuanming wasn't interested in these things, he learned them because others taught him.

Soon, three days passed, and Xue Qinghe arrived at Yuexuan to pick up the person.

Tang Yuehua observed Xuan Ming's state from the side, seemingly noticing something, but said nothing.

Next, Xue Qinghe would bring Xuanming to Yuexuan for three days of study every month, which continued for half a year until Tang Yuehua finally confirmed the problem.

Xuanming's pressure comes from Xue Qinghe!
“Your Highness, although Xuanming is exceptionally talented, he is still just a child. Aren’t you pushing him too hard?” Tang Yuehua said.

"Force him?" Xue Qinghe was taken aback.

"I didn't pressure him."

"Really?" Tang Yuehua frowned slightly.

"But based on my observation, you are the source of his stress."

A doctor needs to understand the patient's specific symptoms in order to prescribe the right medicine. Similarly, to help the child resolve his inner turmoil, she first needs to understand the root of his emotional distress.

According to Xue Qinghe's description, Xuanming is simply a cat in a state of stress!

Anyone who encounters it will get furious, and might even rush up and attack.

But after six months of getting to know him, she discovered that the child was not unapproachable, did not have any stress, and was not as closed off as she had initially thought. He was simply not good at expressing himself.

If it's normal contact and a normal expression of goodwill, this child is no different from any other child!
Xuanming was far more sensible and obedient than his peers. Even she rarely saw such a well-behaved child. His obedience wasn't just a facade; he was genuinely sensible. If he didn't like something, he would express it directly. In other words, Xuanming didn't resist others' kindness, nor would he react with neurotic resistance.

Xuanming does indeed find it difficult to trust others due to his past experiences, but he doesn't easily doubt them either; he's someone who doesn't trust but also doesn't doubt.

She had some of Yuexuan's children come into contact with Xuanming and also inquired about the situation at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

Now, she was 100% certain that what Xue Qinghe said about Xuanming's excessive reactions was definitely because the child had been stimulated to a sensitive point!
For such a sensible, emotionally stable, and even somewhat repressed child to become agitated, resistant, or even irritable and unruly, the other party must have crossed his bottom line!
“But I didn’t put any pressure on him,” Xue Qinghe said.

“Your Highness, those involved are often blinded by their own perspective,” Tang Yuehua said.

"As the crown prince of a country, even if you appear approachable, you will still put pressure on people in many situations and at many times."

“You were my student before, and I have faith in your abilities.”

"But this child, perhaps you are putting invisible pressure on him from somewhere else."

Xue Qinghe had also studied at Yuexuan for a year, so she knew the Crown Prince's abilities very well. At least in terms of etiquette and image, there would be absolutely no problem with him. Even Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had praised him for this.

However, as the crown prince, coupled with some unpleasant rumors, she also knew that Xue Qinghe was not just the person she could see.

Xuanming felt pressured, probably because he had seen another side of Xue Qinghe that was unknown to others, so much so that he would feel uncomfortable involuntarily when facing Xue Qinghe.

“These are not things I should be worrying about, but since His Highness the Crown Prince hopes I can help solve his problems, I hope I can try to change the problems that are on you,” Tang Yuehua said.

Xue Qinghe fell silent. He understood what Tang Yuehua meant and realized the root of the problem.

Ultimately, it all comes down to Qian Renxue and what happened in Wuhun City.

Xuanming was wary of her from the start, so the closer she got, the more vigilant he became, and everything she did was seen as having ulterior motives.

But she was already on guard. Xuanming was a stubborn man, and once he made up his mind, it was almost impossible to change it. What could she do in this situation?
“Your Highness, sometimes maintaining distance is a way to ease tensions,” Tang Yuehua said.

Xue Qinghe raised his eyes slightly, a hint of helplessness and contemplation flashing in them, and said softly, "Keeping our distance... that might be a solution, but I'm worried that if we do that, we'll completely lose the opportunity to build trust with him."

Tang Yuehua gently shook her head: "Your Highness, trust is not built overnight. Being impatient will backfire. Xuanming is currently very wary of you. Keeping your distance will allow him to lower his guard and stop seeing you as a threat. Once he calms down, it is the best course of action to slowly approach him when the opportunity arises."

Xue Qinghe sighed deeply, slowly walked to the window, and looked at the bustling street outside, feeling a mix of emotions.

He knew that Tang Yuehua was right, but his concern for Xuanming made it difficult for him to easily give up the urge to get closer.

The Serpent Spear Douluo had tried to persuade him, but seeing Xuanming's indifferent expression, he couldn't help himself every time.

Throughout his life, he has accomplished so much, and almost everything has been under his control, with no major deviations whatsoever, let alone someone going against him like this.

He was so angry that even though he knew he should take a gradual approach, he couldn't help but want to force his way in!
He knew this approach was wrong, but he was unwilling to compromise!
"..."

“Your Highness, if you are unwilling to change, I think there is no need for Xuanming to continue studying here,” Tang Yuehua said earnestly.

Xue Qinghe turned around, "Aunt Yuehua, I..."

“I’m not refusing, it’s just that it’s pointless,” Tang Yuehua said.

“Even if I can help Xuanming relieve the pressure, if you add pressure from the side, it will not only fail to solve the child’s problem, but this comparison will also make the conflict between you and him more acute!”

"..."

(End of this chapter)