Melee archer with maxed-out Douluo luck

Chapter 43 Taking the First Step Towards Celestial Venerable: Having a Covert Vault of Secret Agents

Being stared at by a group of people didn't surprise Han Li, because his attire was different from everyone else's.

Dressed in all black, he stood out among the white-uniformed students of Tiandou Academy. He had to admit that this was a major oversight on his part, given his usual penchant for thorough preparation.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Seeing Xue Qinghe leading Ning Rongrong over, the staff and Han Li simultaneously bowed. However, unlike others, Han Li, being a nobleman, did not need to bow deeply; he only needed to slightly lower his head and place his hand on his chest in a gesture of respect.

"No need for formalities, please rise."

Xue Qinghe smiled and nodded. Although he was speaking to both of them at the same time, Han Li still noticed some details. The words were meant for the staff, but the smile and nod were directed at Han Li.

"Impressive," Han Li replied with a smile, but inwardly he thought, "This guy really didn't waste his time infiltrating. Putting everything else aside, that little detail just now easily won over the nobles. His interpersonal skills are off the charts. Even if he returns to the Spirit Hall and becomes a leader, this will be a universal skill."

Why are your clothes different from theirs?

Just as Xue Qinghe was about to speak again, Ning Rongrong, who was standing next to him, spoke up, looking very curious.

"In response to this young lady, I am not yet a student of the academy; I am merely here to give a preview tour," Han Li replied after glancing at Xue Qinghe and noticing his lack of reaction.

"Are you also planning to study here?" Ning Rongrong asked seriously.

"Oh? Han Li noticed the information in her words, so Ning Rongrong is here to visit as well?"

"Yes, that's why I came to visit the academy in advance," Han Li replied.

Ning Rongrong was very satisfied with his attitude. She pulled her hand out of Xue Qinghe's, circled around him, nodded and shook her head, then slapped her small tablet loudly, acting like a big shot, and said, "You're not bad looking, and your answer satisfied me. If you meet me again next time, I can make an exception and take you as my subordinate."

"this……"

Han Li was stunned by her actions, and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This Ning Rongrong was not only a sucker for good looks, but also a bit of a social butterfly.

Xue Qinghe was also surprised that his junior sister would do such a thing. A look of astonishment flashed across his face. He then pulled her back to his side, bent down and patted Ning Rongrong's head, and said softly, "Rongrong, don't be silly. Also, girls should pay attention to their manners. You can't do such unladylike things in public. If the teacher finds out, you'll be punished by copying the sect rules again."

"What? I'm not joking. If Dad wants to punish me, I'll go find Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone and see if he dares to yell at me again." Ning Rongrong turned her face away and muttered under her breath when she heard his words.

Xue Qinghe straightened up and looked at Han Li apologetically: "I'm sorry, young brother, my junior sister is a bit mischievous. You don't need to take her words to heart. By the way, I still don't know your name, young brother?"

It wasn't until he heard the question that Han Li seemed to react, looking back at the Crown Prince, as if he hadn't heard Ning Rongrong's words at all.

The staff member who had been there earlier had already quietly left while Ning Rongrong was circling around Han Li, showing a keen understanding of how to protect oneself.

But this is good, as it allows Han Li to deal with things freely.

"Your Highness, my name is Xiao Yan."

As he replied, Han Li unconsciously touched his nose, seemingly a little shy.

"Young Brother Xiao Yan, relax a bit, don't be so reserved. Welcome to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. If you encounter any problems in the future, you can mention my name. You are also welcome to visit the Crown Prince's residence." Xue Qinghe smiled as she looked at the young man before her, seemingly very optimistic about him.

Without waiting for Han Li's reply, he spoke again: "Judging from your appearance, you should have finished your tour and are about to leave, so we won't bother you any longer. I still need to take my junior sister around the academy. See you another time."

"Yes, Your Highness, until we meet again."

Han Li feigned excitement and bowed again, this time slightly bending his waist to show his attitude.

Xue Qinghe didn't say anything more, and pulled Ning Rongrong forward, with the guards behind them quickly following.

Han Li had just straightened up, preparing to leave, when he heard a voice behind him shout, "Xiao Yan, right? I'll remember you. And you better remember this too, my name is Ning Rongrong. After you enroll, remember to come find me, or else... hmph."

Upon hearing the threatening words in the second half of the sentence, Han Li turned his head and saw Ning Rongrong being pulled forward while waving her small right fist and making a fierce expression. However, given her age, she only looked cute.

Han Li didn't reply, but just smiled casually, waved his hand, and turned to walk out the door.

He didn't take Ning Rongrong's words to heart, and of course, he didn't care about Xue Qinghe's words either. Putting aside the fact that they weren't on the same track, even if they were, he could just listen and forget about it. Asking for a name and then showing goodwill by saying that he could contact him if he needed anything was still a bit perfunctory. Sister, your cultivation is still not up to par.

However, he didn't intend to remind him, because from his perspective, he shouldn't know this secret at all, right?

And you remember Xiao Yan, what does that have to do with me, Han Li? Besides, he's already called Han Li, it's normal for him to have other names, right? He has a database of countless protagonist names, maybe next time we meet he'll be called Gu Yue Fang Yuan, Han Li thought to himself.

Han Li walked all the way to the gate before he saw the staff member who had disappeared earlier reappear.

Seeing Han Li looking at him, he gave an awkward smile. As the guide, he had secretly slipped away, which was indeed wrong. But it seemed that Han Li did not intend to pursue the matter, so he would not cause trouble for himself. He did not want to refund the money.

Ignoring the staff, Han Li went straight out the gate, handed the temporary pass to the guard, and walked towards the carriage.

The concentration today was a bit too high, so he had to go back to avoid any more trouble.

The return journey was even faster than the way there. Thanks to the gold soul coin, the coachman drove incredibly fast and steadily. However, to his disappointment, he didn't receive a second tip until the two of them got off the carriage and their figures disappeared into the crowd.

Instead of having the coachman take them directly back to the Spirit Hall, Han Li and his companion got off the carriage by the roadside, wandered around for a bit, and then returned to the Spirit Hall discreetly.

After seeing Rosago off, Han Li returned to his room and collapsed onto the soft bed.

With his eyes closed and lying face down, Han Li began to summarize the intelligence he had gathered that day in his mind.

First, Dugu Bo only left two days ago, and his whereabouts are unknown. However, according to the servants, this situation is quite common and regular. Generally speaking, he will not return for at least seven days. Therefore, at this time, there is a high probability that he is suppressing toxins at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Secondly, based on the information provided by Salas, the Ye family's situation is neither good nor bad, neither high nor low. They are considered to be "forced" into the deeply rooted Heaven Dou noble family. Although the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Heaven Dou Empire has been better than before in recent years, which has had some impact on them, no one would want to mess with the strongest healing soul master.

Third, Yuexuan is well-managed, as evidenced by the presence of numerous nobles and guards. Furthermore, he doesn't believe Xue Ye is unaware of Tang Yuehua's identity; this makes things very interesting. Judging from Xue Qinghe's behavior, the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School are currently in a honeymoon period. However, this is currently irrelevant to him and need not be concerned.

Fourth, the so-called geniuses of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy were weaker than he had imagined, or rather, utterly vulnerable. As for Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, he was merely observing them casually; his so-called liking was only based on fictional characters, and he hadn't yet been blinded by lust to that extent.

In conclusion, the plan can be implemented, but the specifics depend on the situation when they find Dugu Bo. His absence adds some uncertainty to the plan, but overall, the impact is minimal.

Ye Lingling and the Ye family are temporarily out of the question. This is not something he can easily sway. Perhaps because of the lack of time to settle things, the young ladies of the two families have not yet become a bridge for communication, and the relationship between the Dugu family and the Ye family is not as close as he imagined.

The Ye family is a legitimate clan, with a much better external environment, even more stable than the Dugu family, which is supported by a single person. Any unusual activity would be easily detected, and since others have built up their power over such a long time, they certainly wouldn't give it up easily. The Heaven Dou Empire would definitely intervene.

In this way, unlike the Dugu family, where only Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan could come and go as they pleased, no one dared to easily threaten a Title Douluo, even if his individual strength was the weakest among the Title Douluos.

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