Douluo Continent: Divine Oracle Young General, Qian Renxue, please have some self-respect.

Hearing Jiang Ci's firm and unwavering whisper, Qian Renxue's eyes gleamed with admiration.

This is one of the things she admires about Jiang Ci.

Kind-hearted yet ruthless.

They are not indecisive and make decisive choices.

"So, which do you think is more likely to fulfill your hopes in the future: Xue Qinghe or Xue Beng?"

Qian Renxue tried her best to keep her voice normal when asking the question.

Jiang Ci glanced at her almost imperceptibly.

I guessed what she was thinking, but I didn't expose her.

He simply said in a soft, understated voice:

"I don't know, but it doesn't matter to me who sits in that position."

He spoke extremely treasonous words in a flat voice.

Fortunately, there was no one else nearby; otherwise, if those civil officials had heard this, there would have been another round of impeachments.

"Whether the empire is named Xue or something else, I don't care."

"An empire has never been the empire of a single family, but rather the empire of many people."

"If the new emperor can lead the people of the empire to live in peace and prosperity, that would be the best outcome."

"If not..."

Jiang Ci said no more, but clenched his fists.

But Qian Renxue already understood his thoughts.

Jiang Ci is different from everyone she knows.

His worldview seems extremely different from that of the world.

They had no concept of monarchical lineage and their answers were quite surprising.

But this answer put Qian Renxue at ease.

Jiang Ci's disregard for the bloodline theory pleased her.

after all……

She was never Xue Qinghe, the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, but Qian Renxue, the holy maiden of the Spirit Hall.

Once the plan to seize the country is completed, an opportunity will surely be found to remove Xue Qinghe's identity from the stage and allow Qian Renxue's identity to take center stage.

after all……

Qian Renxue cannot live her whole life as Xue Qinghe.

If Jiang Ci stubbornly clings to the theory of royal bloodline.

That would undoubtedly mean facing her head-on.

This made Qian Renxue even more troubled.

After all, she really didn't want to confront Jiang Ci.

Whether out of reason or personal motives.

For a moment, my steps unconsciously became a little more agile.

After the memorial service, Qian Renxue did not ask Jiang Ci to fulfill his promise to accompany her for a stroll in Tiandou City today, and after saying goodbye, she returned to the "home" she had made up.

Jiang Ci, on the other hand, returned to his Divine Oracle General's Mansion.

The Divine Oracle General's Mansion was a residence that Emperor Xueye of Tiandou bestowed upon Jiang Ci as a reward two years ago after he suppressed a rebellion that led to the fall of a kingdom.

Located in the very center of Tiandou City.

In this place where land is extremely valuable, it is grand in scale, like a manor.

Well-trained soldiers patrol the area from time to time.

Unlike ordinary soldiers, these soldiers also possessed fluctuations of soul power.

They were all soul masters and guards under Jiang Ci's command.

Upon returning to the Divine Oracle General's Mansion, Jiang Ci heard the girl's voice the moment he stepped into the courtyard.

Her sweet voice carried a hint of helpless anger.

"This is my teacher's residence. Am I not allowed to enter?"

Jiang Ci's formidable strength allowed him to see everything happening in the courtyard ahead through his mental power.

Wearing a white princess dress, Ning Rongrong looked at the guards in front of her, her fair and delicate face puffed up slightly with helpless anger.

It looks just like a freshly steamed xiaolongbao (soup dumpling).

Ning Rongrong was also helpless.

If she were in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, this little devil would probably have already gone berserk.

But this is the Divine Oracle General's Mansion, her teacher's territory.

Although Ning Rongrong is a bit spoiled, she still knows what's important because she has had a lot of dealings with Jiang Ci in the past few years and has been influenced by him.

So he simply tried to persuade the guard in front of him without actually doing anything.

Unfortunately, the guards of the Divine Oracle General's Mansion don't seem to be easy to persuade.

He remained expressionless and refused in a deep voice:

"I'm sorry, Miss Rongrong, you can come in, but those things behind you can't for now."

"We have not received any orders from the general."

Behind Ning Rongrong, there were several carriages.

The top was covered with all sorts of boxes, and it was unclear what they contained.

Ning Rongrong was helpless.

I finally had a deep understanding of the rumors circulating outside.

No wonder everyone says that the people under the teacher's command only listen to the teacher's orders.

In retrospect, this statement is perfectly correct.

None of the students that the teacher had just accepted had any special privileges.

Ugh.

With a helpless sigh, Ning Rongrong finally gave up on trying to persuade the expressionless guard in front of her.

He said in a dismissive tone:

"Brother guard, could you please inform my teacher?"

"I'm sorry, Miss Rongrong, the General is not at home."

"You may rest here for a while. We will take care of your belongings until the General returns."

"The teacher isn't here?" Ning Rongrong was taken aback when she heard this.

Didn't the teacher just return in triumph?

Where else could they be if not at home?

Immediately, she felt a little depressed.

They rushed over from the Shippo Ryūriki sect, only to find that their teacher was not at the residence.

Just as Ning Rongrong was about to nod in agreement, a familiar voice came on the wind.

"Rongrong, what brings you here?"

Ning Rongrong quickly raised her pink eyes to look.

A young man dressed in plain white robes walked slowly from the path between the pavilions.

The guard, who had been expressionless just moments before, instantly became respectful and quickly bowed.

"Greetings, General."

"No need for formalities." Jiang Ci waved his hand, then turned his gaze back to Ning Rongrong.

He was unsure why his newly accepted student had appeared at his residence today.

They also brought two large carriages full of goods.

"Teacher!" Ning Rongrong called out happily in a soft voice, explaining.

"My father sent me here to study under the teacher. This is all my luggage, as well as the gifts the sect gave to the teacher."

"Oh?" Jiang Ci raised an eyebrow slightly.

It seems that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is really eager to befriend us.

The master-disciple relationship established yesterday was immediately fulfilled today by sending Ning Rongrong over.

However, he didn't say anything more.

After all, this is actually quite reasonable.

In the world of Soul Masters, there are quite a few students who follow their teachers in their training.

He nodded slightly and whispered, "Have someone take these things away."

"Yes, General."

The guard nodded and gestured for the others to escort the carriage into the courtyard.

"Come here, Rongrong," Jiang Ci waved and gestured.

Ning Rongrong followed with small, quick steps, like a little tail following Jiang Ci into the General's Mansion.

Jiang Ci prefers quiet and peaceful times.

The inner courtyard of the mansion was extremely quiet and secluded.

It doesn't have many elaborate decorations, nor is it as magnificent as the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.

There is a clear pond beside the courtyard where he usually lives.

The reflections of scales swayed in the pool.

A lush bamboo grove stands nearby.

A clearing was left beside the bamboo grove, which was where he usually practiced his swordsmanship.

Is this where the teacher lives?

Ning Rongrong looked at it curiously.

This wasn't her first time visiting the Divine Oracle General's Mansion.

However, in the past, each visit ended at the reception area.

This was actually her first time visiting Jiang Ci's resting place.