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Chapter 46 Impressing Qian Renxue
🕑 Added 2024-02-21 16:04:00 +0000 UTCQian Renxue herself is the young master of Spirit Hall, and her fundamental interests are still tied to the gains and losses of Spirit Hall. However, her current identity in communication with Su Wen is also the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Such a disparity in identity makes her inner feelings somewhat tangled.
'If Su Wen reveals the theory of absorbing Spirit Rings beyond the level already classified as secret by Spirit Hall, how should I view him?'
If he does, is Su Wen playing both sides, enjoying the benefits of Spirit Hall and then coming to flatter her as the Crown Prince, or does it belong to Su Wen being subdued by the aura of her Crown Prince?
"Or perhaps, when that woman arranged it, she allowed him to disclose the theory of absorbing Spirit Rings beyond the level to me, thus joining my ranks?" Qian Renxue least hopes for this situation.
In everyone's eyes, Su Wen should not know the true identity of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
If the theory is leaked, it is equivalent to informing the Heaven Dou Empire.
The theory researched by Su Wen naturally gives him the right to spread it, but Qian Renxue, as the future leader of Spirit Hall, will not be pleased with him for this, and there's no problem with that.
'Then Su Wen will show it to Your Highness.'
Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Su Wen began to enter a state of cultivation.
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Qian Renxue is somewhat puzzled.
'What's your theory?'
'Don't you want to tell me the theory?'
'Why are you sitting down to cultivate?'
However, she is ultimately Qian Renxue, not the true Xue Qinghe. Her Spiritual Power and perception are far beyond what the surface identity of Xue Qinghe can possess.
After a moment of astonishment when Su Wen entered the cultivation state, she felt it.
She took a deep breath, calming the turmoil in her heart.
"Soul Power circulation route!" she said with great certainty.
Su Wen did not conceal anything, even triggering fluctuations in his own Soul Power, making it more noticeable.
"Young Master, it's the Soul Power circulation route, and it's extremely complete and complex, no worse than the latest achievements in the hall." In secret, the Porcupinefish Douluo communicated through Spiritual Power.
His words were actually quite tactful.
In his view, the Soul Power circulation within Su Wen's body is not just not inferior to the latest routes researched by Spirit Hall; it's significantly more sophisticated. It forms a complete circuit, and there even seems to be a connection between them, creating a system that penetrates throughout the body. It could probably function locally even during battles!
'Could Su Wen be a genius in theoretical research?
Beyond the theory of absorbing Spirit Rings beyond the level, there seems to be this hidden achievement.'
Qian Renxue's perception is also keen, having the head Spirit Bone from the Angelic Set; her perception is even stronger than Porcupinefish Douluo. However, Xue Qinghe, as a practicing 'novice,' shouldn't have this level of perception.
'Xue Qinghe' appeared genuinely confused, silently waiting for Su Wen to finish a cycle of cultivation before expecting an explanation.
"Your Highness, during my cultivation, I discovered that Soul Power circulates within the body through various pathways, and these paths are interconnected, forming a complex system." While admiring the other's acting skills, Su Wen took the initiative to explain, "I found that the meditation techniques of Spirit Masters do not have a comprehensive summary on the circulation of Spirit Power. Therefore, I independently explored a route."
"Oh? Soul Power circulation route?" 'Xue Qinghe's' eyes lit up as he looked at Su Wen, expressing surprise.
Observing this, Su Wen seemed satisfied with the Crown Prince's ability to recognize the situation and also showed a proud expression for his achievements.
"Your Highness, this is the result of my research - the Soul Power circulation route. During daily meditation practice, using this route to circulate Soul Power can enhance cultivation efficiency by twenty percent!" Su Wen confidently stated.
Qian Renxue appeared genuinely surprised.
'Well done, young man. Fortunately, I can see through you; otherwise, the real 'Xue Qinghe' would have been thoroughly deceived by you.
This complete circulation route doesn't just enhance cultivation efficiency by twenty percent. It's at least forty percent! Moreover, not only during daily meditation practice, but it's also likely to maintain basic circulation during battles and even in ordinary life, significantly strengthening the Spirit Master's endurance.'
"No wonder Su Wen can sustain his Spirit Power consumption in long battles," she inexplicably thought of the rumors about Su Wen's endurance. While Spiritual Power is one aspect, this Soul Power circulation route is the major contributor. Qian Renxue doesn't believe that Su Wen hasn't calculated the efficiency of this circulation route properly.
In her view, Su Wen wanted to gain the support of 'Xue Qinghe' by presenting a suitable ratio and not take too big of an advantage from her. This honest act from Su Wen have earned her favor.
"Su Wen still has Spirit Hall in his heart."
The hidden Porcupinefish Douluo also felt that Su Wen understood the situation well. By concealing his identity and entering the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, joining the Crown Prince's side, seeking benefits while also maintaining a balance—Su Wen has not fully supported the other party but has gained enough appreciation to reap benefits.
Originally, they were still pondering how to perceive Su Wen's revelation of the theory of absorbing Spirit Rings beyond the level, but now they have cast aside this issue. A true scholar, a theoretical genius, how could he be satisfied with just one set of theories?
Crown Prince 'Xue Qinghe' had a smile on his face, and his gaze towards Su Wen was full of admiration. "Su Wen, you're excellent!" He even showed a side that was inconsistent with his usual persona, laughing loudly and praising Su Wen.
After the praise, he returned to his composed demeanor, but his eyes still revealed admiration. "The circulation route of Spirit Power, we also have research in the Heaven Dou Empire. I can arrange for you; the research results in the royal family can be at your disposal!" He waved his hand generously.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
"Just call me Big Brother Xue."
"Yes, thank you, Big Brother Xue."
Xue Qinghe showed a smile at having poached a genius with great potential.
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"Xiaowen, why did you join the academy's research institute?" Xiao Zhan had a puzzled and perplexed expression.
Before the Crown Prince left, he directly ordered Su Wen to be transferred to the research institute of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
"What did you do exactly? How did you manage to gain such significant benefits directly? Apart from the research data in the institute, the resources that can be mobilized simply by joining the research institute are enormous. The royal family's investment in the institute is not small. Rumors say that three years ago, for a research project requiring Spirit Bones, the royal family indeed selected a good Spirit Bone from the treasury and sent it to the research institute."
Su Wen wore an proudful expression fitting his age. "Of course, it's because Crown Prince believes in my extraordinary talent and provides me with excellent cultivation conditions"
"Give me a break." Xiao Zhan unceremoniously patted Su Wen on the head, saying, "You wouldn't expose anything you shouldn't, right?"
"Uncle Zhan, you can rest assured; I know my limits."
"That's good."
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Saint Spirit Hall.
Salas fell silent as he watched the order from the Consecration Hall to include Su Wen in the Soul Power circulation route project research and to open up all research results to Su Wen.
"This Su Wen still has his own agenda?"
The transfer order came from the Consecration Hall, and its source is evident, undoubtedly reflecting Qian Renxue's intentions. Salas does not believe that Qian Renxue would allow Su Wen to join the Soul Power circulation route project without a valid reason. Having seen Su Wen only once, the fact that Qian Renxue made such a decision suggests that Su Wen must have achieved a certain level of success in this project. Salas is somewhat displeased. Su Wen didn't say a word about his accomplishments in this project.
"Hehehe, you kid probably don't know that even if you hitch yourself to Crown Prince, you can't escape the grasp of my Spirit Hall, right?"
