Lu Mingfei starts from Douluo.

The others also stood up and offered their congratulations. With the Star Luo delegation gone, Tian Dou's prestige soared. When else would they offer their congratulations if not now?

Compared to the cheers and congratulations from the audience, Lu Mingfei was surrounded only by the chirping of sparrows.

"Young Miss, calm down, I'm fine." Lu Mingfei came back to her senses as soon as she stepped off the stage and quickly dismissed the imperial physician.

Ning Rongrong realized she had been tricked, and her temper flared up immediately.

"Hmph, you've taken my kindness for granted, Lu Mingfei, you're so annoying." Ning Rongrong put her hands on her hips, her face full of displeasure. She thought Lu Mingfei was really injured: "That Davis is supposed to be a quasi-Soul Master, how come he didn't teach you a lesson?"

"A lesson? Are you kidding me?" Since there was no one around, Lu Mingfei's temper flared up: "Don't even mention that he's a quasi-Soul Master. Even if he were a true Soul Master, I wouldn't be afraid. What kind of genius can't fight beyond their level?"

Regardless, he was still a little happy to have defeated a winner in life tonight, just like when he used the red dot to crush the top players on the leaderboard in ranked matches, a secret thrill!

"Show-off!" Ning Rongrong crossed her arms and made a face at Lu Mingfei. Even if what Lu Mingfei said was true, wouldn't it be very embarrassing if she agreed?

Lu Mingfei couldn't be bothered with this brat. Anyway, he had finished his work and that was it, so there was nothing more for him to do.

By the way, shouldn't he ask Xue Qinghe where his noble mansion is? He made such a big sacrifice today. If Xue Qinghe dares to make empty promises to him, he'll head south to Xingluo as soon as he leaves Tiandou City.

Davis looks so tough; he's much more reliable than you, a treacherous politician prince.

As for whether it's shameless to go and join someone after just beating them up, Lu Mingfei thinks it's completely unfounded. They should be called friends through fists, appreciating each other's strength.

Who knows, maybe one day Lu Mingfei will be able to unleash some kind of power based on friendship and bonds, and when Xue Qinghe kneels down and begs for mercy, he won't hold back!

Chapter 62 A Sudden Appearance

Summer days brighten quickly. Through the thin, cotton-like clouds, a sliver of sunlight peeks out, painting a bright white line across the towering buildings of the Great Arena like a giant reflector, making one feel dizzy.

"Hey, isn't this Viscount Lu Mingfei, the youngest viscount in our Heaven Dou City? You just got an award, didn't you? Why aren't you at your new mansion?"

Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng were having breakfast at their training hotel, enjoying a blissful moment, when they suddenly spotted the world's number one genius in the corner, inflicting inhumane torture on the sun egg in front of him.

They asked three education commissioners for leave in advance yesterday, and came here last night to go on a date and go shopping after leaving the palace, planning to return to the academy during the day. However, they did not expect that Lu Mingfei, who was the most glamorous protagonist last night, would also be here.

"What do you mean by 'house'? A hotel is much more comfortable." Lu Mingfei laughed nonchalantly, but in reality, he was using a knife and fork to cut the sunny-side-up egg in front of him into eight pieces.

"I knew Xue Qinghe was a scoundrel," Lu Mingfei thought to himself, gritting his teeth in frustration.

Less than an hour after yesterday's battle ended, Lu Mingfei received his reward and imperial decree, an efficiency that left him speechless.

However, just as he was feeling proud of the courtyard house he had worked so hard to earn in the capital, a cruel reality shattered his dream of becoming a rich and handsome man.

"Although this mansion is not large, it will need at least thirty servants, not including guards, to function properly. I can provide all of them for you, but their salaries cannot be paid by the national treasury. So, Brother Lu, are you ready to become the master of a mansion?"

Xue Qinghe smiled broadly, while Lu Mingfei froze on the spot.

As a member of the literary society, he actually forgot a fundamental issue: the key to the medieval feudal landlord class was not feudalism but landlordism!

What's the difference between him, a nobleman without land, and Don Quixote?

Although he earned tens of thousands of gold soul coins in the Great Soul Arena, the thought of hiring such a large number of people for a house he might not be able to go back to for even one night a week just didn't seem worthwhile.

What kind of noble lord goes out to work and supports servants? That's utterly upside down!

Seeing Xue Qinghe's malicious smile, he knew he had been tricked again. This was no noble mansion; it was a huge sugar-coated bullet! He had eaten the sugar coating, and now it was time for the bomb to explode.

Xue Qinghe stood aside without saying a word, but his eyes were full of gleam. He asked me for help, and I said I had an idea!

As expected, once he opens his mouth, a series of treacherous and clandestine deals will surely follow.

However, Xue Qinghe underestimated Lu Mingfei's stubbornness; he, Lu, would never yield to any evil forces.

Thus, last night, Viscount Lu Mingfei, the newly minted youngest viscount in Tiandou City, officially achieved the feat of passing by his home three times without entering.

So what if he bought a house but can't afford the property management fees? He can just leave it there like a collectible. Anyway, he can sell it after graduation and get some money, so he won't lose out.

After a tearful breakfast, Lu Mingfei, who had no interest in being a third wheel, quickly left the hotel and returned to the academy.

Before the news from last night could spread, he quickly returned to the academy to find some peace and quiet. Who knew what kind of story Xue Qinghe would tell him? In order to avoid being ambushed by the Star Luo Empire's 007, it was best to keep a low profile and return to the base for now.

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The next day, at the crack of dawn, the early risers in Tiandou City were surprised to find that the delegation from Xingluo was ready to depart and left Tiandou City at the city gates.

Compared to the arrogance he displayed when entering the city a couple of days ago, the fact that the other party left unnoticed now felt strangely humiliating.

Meanwhile, a message quietly spread among the upper echelons of Tiandou City and continued to grow.

The eldest prince of the Star Luo delegation, a level 30 Quasi-Soul Master, fought to a draw with a young nobleman from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy who had just entered the Great Soul Master realm during the palace banquet that night. Feeling that he had lost face, he packed his bags and left Heaven Dou City overnight.

Of course, this is only the initial oral version. As we all know, the public's desire for gossip is inexhaustible.

Soon, through the intentional or unintentional disclosure of certain insiders, the name Lu Mingfei resounded throughout Tiandou City for the first time, and at the same time, the title of the number one genius of the Tiandou Empire spread throughout the streets and alleys.

Lu Mingfei breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing the news from Li Lan. Fortunately, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe knew what was important and didn't actually spread the title of "Number One Genius in the World." Otherwise, countless people eager to show off would have jumped out to challenge him to a duel.

As for the claim that he is the number one genius of the Heaven Dou Empire, it is only a spontaneous rumor without official recognition, and it will probably just be treated as a rumor and not cause any waves in the future.

Therefore, this incident did not cause much of a reaction in the Royal Academy. After all, the news of his defeat of Yu Tianheng had already spread throughout the academy, and now defeating the First Prince of Xingluo only caused a little more shock among the people in the academy.

"Boss, you're so awesome!" Li Lan couldn't help but clap his hands in amazement. First, he defeated the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Yu Tianheng, and then he defeated the Star Luo Crown Prince. He could practically write a book called "I Am a Legend".

"Prestige my foot!" Lu Mingfei covered his forehead. Whoever wants that prestige can have it. Anyway, he had already decided that he would not leave the academy for the next two months.

Ultimately, it was just news about a minor Soul Master. If it hadn't been linked to national honor, the hype would have died down within a week at most.

Qin Ming was obviously aware of Lu Mingfei's current situation, so he gave him an extra two months' leave and did not require him to go to the Great Soul Arena anymore.

Given Lu Mingfei's current fame, with so many people at the Grand Arena at night, it wouldn't be surprising if something unexpected happened. It's better to wait a few months until the hype dies down before continuing.

Lu Mingfei wholeheartedly agreed. There was no rush to team up with Dugu Yan for poison testing; there would be plenty of opportunities later. It had been more than half a month since his breakthrough, so it was a good time to adjust his restless mindset and enter a state of cultivation.

Reputation is all superficial; only ability matters.

However, Lu Mingfei was clearly too happy too soon. What he didn't know was that the impact of this gossip was far more than just rumors.

For Tian Dou, whose military strength was constantly exhausted by Xing Luo, such encouraging news quickly spread throughout Tian Dou and even Xing Luo.

Riding on the White Tiger Martial Soul of the Dai family of the Star Luo royal family, whether Lu Mingfei himself wanted it or not, his name was born as a legend of the new era in the Douluo Continent!

Chapter 63 Illusion

"Let us congratulate Lord Lu Mingfei on achieving his thirty-sixth consecutive victory in solo battles!"

Amidst the deafening cheers of the main arena, Lu Mingfei wiped his sweat and stepped off the stage. Tonight's opponent was an exceptionally experienced defensive Soul Master.

Without using Junyan, it took him nearly twenty minutes to defeat his opponent, which served as a thorough warm-up, providing him with extra energy for the upcoming barbecue dinner.

"Teacher Qin Ming."

Lu Mingfei entered their team's private waiting room. Yu Feng, Oslo, and others had already finished their battles and were drinking and chatting there, waiting for Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan's battle to end so they could meet up and leave.

"Mingfei, well done. Eat more later." Qin Ming smiled and nodded, patting Lu Mingfei on the shoulder. At such a young age, he was about to receive the Golden Soul Medal. His future prospects were truly limitless. It was extremely fortunate for Qin Ming to be his teacher in the first stage.

"Thank you, Professor Qin Ming." Lu Mingfei nodded.

Even without using his second soul skill, this level of battle spirit is just something he can relax during his free time from training, and also a chance to build rapport with his teammates.

"Mingfei, sit here, the grapes are very fresh today." Graphite took a picture of Oslo's unsightly hairy legs draped over the table.

Yu Feng pushed the fruit platter in front of Lu Mingfei.

"Coming." Lu Mingfei responded and sat down on the sofa next to him. At this moment, Ye Lingling poured a cup of black, unidentified liquid from the pot and handed it to him.

Even Lu Mingfei, who could remain unfazed when facing a level 29 defensive Soul Master, still showed a troubled expression in front of this cup of black liquid.

However, after a few seconds, under Ye Lingling's unfriendly gaze, he obediently took it and then downed it in one gulp.

The Ye family of the Nine Heart Begonia is a family of doctors, and they have many prescriptions that can help with cultivation. For example, the cup in front of him can accelerate the recovery of soul power and repair muscle tears and fatigue.

Qin Ming specially obtained special funds from the academy to put Ye Lingling in charge of the team's logistics and medical support, which was actually just to take advantage of someone else's exclusive formula.

Lu Mingfei initially refused to accept something that looked incredibly bitter, but Qin Ming explained that his body wasn't fully developed yet, and intense battles would inevitably cause irreversible internal injuries. For the sake of his physical development, he couldn't be reckless.

For the sake of his future height, Lu Mingfei could only swallow this mouthful, then quickly ate several more mouthfuls of grapes to cleanse his palate. Amidst a few laughs, he looked out the window at the brightly lit arena.

Although so much time has passed, Lu Mingfei still subconsciously feels a little uncomfortable getting along with his teammates.

After finishing his weekly classes and training, he would come to the Great Soul Arena to complete his daily tasks. After that, he would go to the barbecue restaurant next door in groups to have a big feast, exuding the vibe of youth literature. He was no longer the lazy, good-for-nothing scoundrel standing in the corner, but rather a genius who was the center of attention and was arrogant. Some people would even show an inferiority complex in front of him.

Sometimes Lu Mingfei would think that if this were the life he had always dreamed of, he would no longer be the loser who could only envy others all day long and use deliberate rubbish to hide his alienation from everyone. Here, he was rich, famous, and even had some power. This world really seemed to suit him very well.

But... why do I still feel... a little down inside?

If he were still a member of the literary society's board of directors, he would definitely complain that his mentality was just making a fuss over nothing, even more pretentious than Lin Daiyu burying flowers.

Even though Chu Zihang could never be as imposing as him now, he still occasionally had the illusion that he was dreaming.

No, it doesn't seem to be an illusion. It really is just a dream. He is not a peerless genius, nor is he a legendary leader who dominates the high school. But when will he wake up from this dream?

Lu Mingfei lowered his head and looked at the table. His own young face came into view, and a golden light shimmered in his eyes.

"Hmph." A familiar, cold laugh suddenly sounded behind him.

"Depend on!"

Lu Mingfei almost jumped up. Although he knew the atmosphere was depressing, he didn't think it was necessary to be so depressed as to think of that little devil. Shouldn't he be thinking of his dream girl at a time like this?

"Mingfei, what's wrong?" Qin Ming asked with a kind smile.

"It's nothing. My new workout equipment should be ready by now. It's been a week, and I've been forgetting to pick it up," Lu Mingfei said casually, scratching his head.

"Just remember to take it when you go back to the academy tomorrow, otherwise I'll remind you again tomorrow morning." Qin Ming chuckled. It's normal for kids to be forgetful. He then turned back to watch Yu Tianheng's battle on the field.

Lu Mingfei took a few deep breaths and drank some juice to calm his nerves.

As a literary enthusiast, a little melancholy is not shameful, but if it leads to thinking about men, then there's a big problem.

"No, I'll have to eat more later." Lu Mingfei comforted himself, assuring himself that there was nothing wrong with his orientation. However, whenever he thought of Chen Wenwen's smile, he still felt flustered.

He glanced at Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan beside him again to confirm. Yes, they were two beautiful girls. He finally felt a little relieved.

It seems he's been reading too many random books in the college library lately, which has damaged his brain. He should probably take more rest recently.

When Yu Tianheng came down to join them, everyone got up, packed up, and prepared to leave for a late-night snack. However, as soon as Lu Mingfei stepped out, he bumped into Shi Mo's hard back.

Why aren't you leaving?

Lu Mingfei touched his forehead and then noticed that everyone had stopped, obviously someone was blocking their way.

Lu Mingfei looked up and, as expected, it was Xue Qinghe again.

"Everyone, it's been a long time." Xue Qinghe smiled slightly at everyone.

"His Royal Highness."

"Brother Xue."

Everyone greeted him, and Lu Mingfei could only return the greeting with a bow.

Since they started training, Xue Qinghe, the crown prince of the empire, has made one or two trips a month to freeload, supposedly to get a head start on the academy's preparations, but the truth is obvious to everyone.

Lu Mingfei was speechless at this kind of thuggish behavior, which was like a leech. "Long time no see, you big dummy, what are you doing here, the Crown Prince of the Empire, making fun of a great Soul Master like him?"

Even if he were to become the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire in the future, how many years would that be? Shouldn't the most urgent task be to find a way to eliminate the last threat to the throne, Xue Beng? Or perhaps just kill Emperor Xue Ye and establish him as emperor as soon as possible?

"Brother Lu, I have something I need to discuss with you today," Xue Qinghe said, taking out a letter from his storage soul tool.

"A letter?" Lu Mingfei scratched his head.

"Among the diplomatic letters officially delivered by the Star Luo Envoy, there is one that Davis wrote specifically for you."

Lu Mingfei was completely bewildered. "Brother, it's been more than half a year. Even if you wanted to win him over, shouldn't you have had 007 secretly deliver a letter to him? Is it really appropriate to be so blatant?"

Chapter 64 Letter

"By the way, did you guys open it and take a look first?" Lu Mingfei glanced at Xue Qinghe and asked cautiously.

Xue Qinghe chuckled but didn't say anything; the answer was obvious.

"Then what's the point of watching?" Lu Mingfei shrugged.

Since Xue Qinghe was able to get his hands on it, there probably wasn't much left inside. He was planning to wait until he returned to the academy and try soaking it in water or roasting it with fire to see if there were any hidden codes inside.

"Brother Lu seems quite disappointed?" Xue Qinghe smiled, his eyes full of meaning.

Lu Mingfei quickly shook his head, knowing he couldn't reveal his true feelings so easily: "How could that be? What I mean is, I have no interest in letters from my defeated opponents, Brother Xue. You can handle it for me directly."

Not to mention that he and Davis were not really close, he had absolutely no interest in a letter written by a man.

"This is the letter from the Star Luo Kingdom. Aren't you trying to make me make a mistake?" Xue Qinghe shook his head and stepped forward to put the letter directly into Lu Mingfei's hand: "Read it yourself. Maybe you can make a friend like Brother Dai in the future."