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Nan Feihuang and Xue Ke strolled around for about half an hour, chatting as they walked.
In that short time, Xue Ke gained a deeper understanding of Nan Feihuang and found herself liking him more.
Originally, these feelings wouldn't have developed so easily, but Xue Ke had made up her mind to try and genuinely fall in love with him. Subconsciously, she started magnifying his positive traits.
Soon enough, the two arrived at their final stop—the dormitory.
The noble academy's dormitories were, of course, incredibly luxurious. Especially for someone with Nan Feihuang's special status. He essentially had an entire room to himself. After all, the academy didn't have many students, and the dormitory area was more than spacious enough.
"Brother Feihuang, you should rest early today. I'll come visit you again tomorrow," Xue Ke said, offering a graceful curtsy typical of nobility before taking her leave.
"Alright, thank you, Princess. Have a safe trip back," Nan Feihuang said as he watched her go before stepping into his dorm. Xue Ke had told him earlier that she personally arranged his room. It was on the third floor, facing south, with plenty of sunlight—a clean and cozy space.
When he opened the door, he found the room as luxurious as expected. Although not very large, it exuded a strong European charm, which was probably also thanks to Xue Ke's careful touch.
"Ah, my lord, you're finally back!" A voice called out from the doorway—it was Xun Yu, whose room was next door. Hearing the sound of the door opening, he knew that Nan Feihuang had returned.
"Wen Ruo, from now on, I think it's best if you stop calling me 'my lord' while we're here. We don't want to raise suspicion. Just call me Feihuang," Nan Feihuang suggested.
Xun Yu shook his head. "Calling you by your name directly would be disrespectful. I will call you 'Your Highness' instead. After all, you are the Crown Prince of the Gulei Kingdom, and I was once a mere slave whom you granted citizenship to. Referring to you as 'Your Highness' won't raise any eyebrows."
Xun Yu was stubborn in this regard.
Calling him "my lord" would reveal that Xun Yu served under Nan Feihuang, potentially exposing his ambitions. But "Your Highness" was less conspicuous, as it referred to his legitimate status.
After all, Xun Yu was known for his unwavering loyalty. In his previous life, he had defied Cao Cao for the sake of the Han Dynasty, only to be killed with the infamous "fruit box" message: "Within the box, there is no fruit—please help yourself." Asking someone like him to casually call out his master's name? It was impossible. He wasn't Sima Zhao.
"Alright, whatever suits you," Nan Feihuang sighed, knowing Xun Yu's loyalty was unquestionable. This world had no Han Dynasty for Xun Yu to serve, so all of his devotion now belonged to Nan Feihuang.
With such a person by his side, Nan Feihuang could rest easy.
"Your Highness, the official reason we're here in the Heaven Dou Empire is to strengthen ties with Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and build your relationship with your fiancée, Princess Xue Ke. However, our real goal is to acquire the Immortal Herbs. I've already gathered some information about the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. There doesn't seem to be a 'Huangdou Battle Team' as you described, but the academy's top-ranked team, the 'Heaven Class Seven-Man Team,' closely matches the details you gave me. Their captain is a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit Master."
Xun Yu had arrived at the academy ahead of Nan Feihuang, and true to form, he had wasted no time gathering information.
Nan Feihuang nodded. "The Heaven Class, huh? That must be them—the Huangdou Battle Team."
In the original story, the Huangdou Battle Team had only made its debut once they became a standout squad at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, all with near-Soul Ancestor-level strength. They were the elite of the Heaven Class, which is why the academy later bestowed the title "Huangdou Battle Team" upon them.
At this point in time, they were likely not as powerful as in the original timeline. Still just a Heaven Class team, it was normal they hadn't yet earned the prestigious title.
"Wen Ruo, we need to find a way to blend in with them, especially to get close to Dugu Yan. Through her, we can connect with Dugu Bo."
Nan Feihuang had his eyes not only on the Immortal Herbs but also on Dugu Bo himself.
"You won't need to trouble yourself with that, Your Highness. Tomorrow, someone will introduce us to the team. Don't forget we're here as exchange students. What you should focus on is how to make an impression. Rumor has it that members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are proud and arrogant, always boasting about their supreme beast spirits. Given our youth, they might not easily accept us unless we show some strength," Xun Yu remarked with a knowing smile.
"Understood." Though Nan Feihuang wasn't as sharp as Xun Yu, he could quickly grasp the key points. As exchange students, they would naturally take the place of two others.
The Shi brothers, originally part of the Huangdou Battle Team, were defensive spirit masters. Now that they were gone, the team was left with only five members—insufficient for participating in group battles at the Great Spirit Arena. They needed replacements.
And who better than him and Xun Yu?
"Don't worry, Wen Ruo. I get it," Nan Feihuang nodded. "Soon enough, I'll show Yu Tianheng the power of my Sky-Splitting Halberd."
"Ha! Your Highness, I'm sure your might will one day surpass even the likes of Lü Bu or Xiang Yu," Xun Yu said, expressing his unwavering faith in Nan Feihuang.
The long journey had taken a toll on both of them, and with the night growing late, they retired early for the night.
The next morning, as the two opened their doors, they found several sets of white uniforms neatly placed outside—gifts sent by the academy's three elders. There were also student ID cards and other materials.
The technological level of the Douluo Continent was somewhat odd. Despite the lack of advanced gadgets, they still had cards for purchases and old-fashioned devices capable of recording data.
After changing into their new uniforms, Nan Feihuang and Xun Yu stepped out of their rooms.
It had to be said—the Heaven Dou Royal Academy uniforms were quite stylish. Nan Feihuang looked especially dashing in his, exuding an air of heroic vigor.
Xun Yu, on the other hand, seemed less than thrilled.
"Your Highness, the uniform looks great on you, but it's really not my style. I'm more suited to wearing something in blue," Xun Yu remarked dryly.
"Haha, well, it's only temporary. After all, we're just exchange students. Once it's over, we'll return to the Gulei Kingdom Academy," Nan Feihuang chuckled. Their academy's uniforms were blue, just as Xun Yu preferred.
Yesterday had been a day off, so the academy grounds were relatively empty. But now, with classes back in session, the place bustled with activity.
However, the atmosphere was far from ideal.
Despite being a spirit master academy, the place felt more like a microcosm of society. You could see boys fawning over their "goddesses," minor nobles currying favor with higher-ranking ones, and even some students using others as literal footstools.
Both Nan Feihuang and Xun Yu carried an air of distinction, so none of the lesser nobles dared approach them.
This suited Nan Feihuang just fine. He had his own objectives here and had no time to waste playing games with these spoiled brats.
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