20demayo Chapter 243 First Arrival at Mingde Hall
Chapter 243 First Arrival at Mingde Hall
Chapter 243 First Arrival at Mingde Hall
After finishing the lesson, Xuan Ziwen waved to Ye Nanxiao.
Ye Nanxiao walked up to Xuan Ziwen, crossed his arms, and said warily, "What? I haven't finished all those assignments you gave me! Don't tell me you've come up with some new inspiration today!"
He was truly frightened by Xuan Ziwen's Nascent Soul cultivation. Although few Soul Masters sleep at night, Ye Nanxiao always maintained the habit of sleeping at night, except when cultivating immortality.
Two veins popped out on Xuan Ziwen's forehead as he forced himself to stop slapping Ye Nanxiao on the head.
Why is this kid acting like he's not a good person?!
"Can't you be serious for once! I'm here to talk to you about something important!" Xuan Ziwen put his hands into the pockets of his white coat.
"Last time you tricked me into making fried chicken, you also said it was a serious matter," Ye Nanxiao said, staring with dead fish eyes.
Xuan Ziwen coughed twice, making a fist with his right hand, and changed the subject, saying, "Anyway, you better be smart. Jing Hongchen won't break the rules he set for no reason. There's always something fishy going on when things are out of the ordinary."
As a researcher at Mingde Hall, Xuan Ziwen knew exactly what kind of person Jing Hongchen was. Even when facing the Sun and Moon Emperor, he was neither humble nor arrogant. Why was he so enthusiastic towards Ye Nanxiao and even came to invite Ye Nanxiao personally, disregarding his status?
Because of Ye Nanxiao's identity? A genius student of Shrek Academy?
That's even more impossible, since Jing Hongchen just suffered a great loss at Shrek Academy not long ago!
After much thought, Xuan Ziwen still couldn't figure out Jing Hongchen's intentions. As for the exchange students from Shrek Academy, Jing Hongchen's orders to Mingde Hall were simply to teach them according to the textbooks of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy.
Ye Nanxiao made an "OK" sign and slipped away without waiting to see if Xuan Ziwen understood.
When Ye Nanxiao walked out of the experimental area, Lin Jiayi had been waiting for a long time.
Upon seeing Ye Nanxiao emerge, Lin Jiayi quickly wiped the sweat from his brow, ran over, and waved, saying, "Hey Ye, over here!"
Upon seeing Lin Jiayi, the portly dean of students, Ye Nanxiao bowed, but before he could speak, Lin Jiayi pulled him away.
"Hurry up, Ye, the sect leader is already waiting for you!" Lin Jiayi said as he walked.
Ye Nanxiao felt puzzled, but he didn't say anything and quickly followed Lin Jiayi.
Orange stood in the shadows at the entrance of the experimental area, silently watching Ye Nanxiao's departing figure.
She was also puzzled as to why Jing Hongchen had specially invited Ye Nanxiao, as even the recognized genius soul master Ma Rulong and others in the same year did not receive such treatment.
"Could it be related to the Crown Prince's recent actions?" Ju Zi wondered to herself.
Xu Tianran had already begun a covert contest with Jing Hongchen, seizing upon some of Jing Hongchen's mistakes and loopholes. However, Jing Hongchen was exceptionally decisive, directly relinquishing his position, leaving Xu Tianran with nothing to show for his efforts.
According to the information provided by Xu Tianran, Jing Hongchen's granddaughter, Meng Hongchen, has an unusually passionate and persistent affection for Ye Nanxiao.
Thinking of this, a fierce glint flashed in Orange's eyes, and she turned and strode back to the experimental area.
Mingde Hall.
Lin Jiayi took out his access control card, stuck it on the door, opened the door, and hurriedly led Ye Nanxiao inside, heading straight for Jing Hongchen's office.
Upon entering Mingde Hall, Ye Nanxiao, like a curious child, kept taking in the surroundings.
A large research lab filled with technology, with advanced soul tools and strategic rare metals everywhere.
The researchers they encountered on the way seemed oblivious to Ye Nanxiao and his companion, as they were completely absorbed in their research.
Lin Jiayi glanced back at Ye Nanxiao, who was strolling around slowly, as if he were visiting an exhibition.
Left with no other choice, Lin Jiayi had to slow down. Everyone who came to Mingde Hall for the first time was in the same situation as Ye Nanxiao, constantly looking around.
Since we've already arrived at Mingde Hall, a minute or two won't make a difference if we hurry.
When I entered Jing Hongchen's office, she was leaning back in her chair, resting with her eyes closed.
Hearing the noise at the door, Jing Hongchen slowly opened her eyes. When she saw Ye Nanxiao, a glint of light flashed in her eyes.
Ye Nanxiao's doubts grew stronger. Jing Hongchen seemed to have a sense of dejection, and her face looked as if she had aged several years. Jing Hongchen, who usually paid attention to her appearance, had many wrinkles on her clothes.
"Young friend Ye has arrived." Jing Hongchen stood up from his chair and walked slowly to Ye Nanxiao.
Upon seeing this, Lin Jiayi bowed and then withdrew.
Jing Hongchen stared at Ye Nanxiao for a few seconds, then the coldness on her face softened, replaced by a gentle smile and amusement in her eyes.
Ye Nanxiao felt uneasy under Jing Hongchen's gaze. He felt that there was something else in Jing Hongchen's eyes, as if a kind elder was watching him.
However, his relationship with Jing Hongchen was completely unrelated.
"What brings you here, Master?" Ye Nanxiao asked.
Jing Hongchen chuckled twice, patted Ye Nanxiao on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, I'll show you why Mingde Hall is known as the most advanced place in the world for soul tools."
After saying that, Jing Hongchen put her hands behind her back and walked out of the office.
Ye Nanxiao glanced at Jing Hongchen's office and followed in his footsteps.
As Jing Hongchen walked by, all the researchers who were taking a break cast curious glances at Ye Nanxiao.
They had never seen Jing Hongchen be so kind to anyone other than his granddaughter.
Who is this exceptionally handsome young man?
Some astute researchers have already secretly memorized Ye Nanxiao's appearance and have begun to use their connections to inquire about his identity.
Jing Hongchen glanced indifferently at the researchers who had stopped their work.
When Jing Hongchen's gaze swept over them, the researchers shivered and quickly lowered their heads to continue their research.
"Young friend Ye, please stay close to me. There are quite a few defensive measures here." Jing Hongchen said, leading Ye Nanxiao to a thick gate with a faint golden light slowly flowing across it.
A hint of surprise appeared in Ye Nanxiao's eyes. He had no idea what kind of core array the soul-guiding gate in front of him was made of.
"What exactly is Jing Hongchen trying to do? The gate in front of me is obviously several times more heavily guarded than the one outside. With such a high-level soul-guided gate, the place behind it should be the Mingde Hall's internal research laboratory, not a place that a Shrek exchange student like me should be able to go to." A faint blue light flowed in Ye Nanxiao's eyes as his soul power circulated rapidly within his body, preparing him to instantly enter battle mode.
Jing Hongchen suddenly quickened her pace, glancing back at Ye Nanxiao every now and then.
Ye Nanxiao pretended to observe his surroundings while secretly releasing his spiritual power.
The entire corridor leads underground, and it's a winding passage, so when Ye Nanxiao looks up, all he can see are thick metal walls.
After walking for a while, Jing Hongchen's smile became even brighter.
"Mingde Hall is the culmination of my life's work. For Mingde Hall, I would even be willing to serve as an official in the imperial court and obey the orders of the Sun and Moon Emperor. Although the position of the head of Mingde Hall seems glamorous, there are actually quite a few people who are secretly targeting Mingde Hall."
"Although the Sun Moon Empire's soul tools are advanced, I firmly believe that soul tools are the future trend of the continent and the mainstream of the future continent. Whether a soul master has a weak martial soul or a soul master with a flawed martial soul, they can all exert powerful combat power with the help of soul tools."
Jing Hongchen slightly raised his head and spoke as if to himself.
"No matter how powerful a soul tool is, it's just a pile of cold metal. Even if you warm it by holding it in your arms, it will eventually turn cold again. But people are different! Especially family!"
Reaching a wall marked with the number 2, Jing Hongchen placed her hand on it.
Suddenly, a crack appeared in the middle of the wall, and the next second, the wall disappeared right before Ye Nanxiao's eyes.
"Something's not right, Xiao'er. This old guy's acting strangely!"
A warning from the Snow Emperor echoed within Ye Nanxiao's spiritual sea.
"I see it, but I don't know what Jing Hongchen is trying to do," Ye Nanxiao replied.
The underground of Mingde Hall here possesses defensive measures second only to the Sun and Moon Imperial Palace. If Jing Hongchen wanted to make a move against Ye Nanxiao, the soul tools set up in this passage alone would be enough to give Ye Nanxiao a hard time.
Who knows what kind of defensive measures Jing Hongchen has set up?
Ye Nanxiao turned his head and glanced at the road he had come from. There seemed to be faint red light flashing in the empty passage.
"This way, young friend Ye," Jing Hongchen said with a smile.
"I believe that everyone, except for someone like the Heavenly Fiend Douluo, needs the company of their loved ones. In my heart, this Mingde Hall is far less important than my two grandsons. Young friend Ye, do you understand what I mean?" Jing Hongchen walked to a test hall and stood there.
Ye Nanxiao stood a meter behind Jing Hongchen, a faintly glowing ice flower on his forehead.
He had already understood what Jing Hongchen meant. To Jing Hongchen, he was just a student with exceptional talent, but Jing Hongchen had repeatedly emphasized his family.
So Jing Hongchen's meaning is quite clear: Meng Hongchen is someone who has a strong interest in him.
Ye Nanxiao calmly analyzed the current situation. He had been taken to the underground of Mingde Hall by Jing Hongchen. In Ye Nanxiao's memory, the underground of Mingde Hall was where the Sun Moon Empire's major secrets were being studied: the first humanoid soul guide device.
Thinking of Meng Hongchen, Ye Nanxiao finally understood why Jing Hongchen had looked at him so kindly before; it was clearly a look of satisfaction with her grandson-in-law!
He was about to be forcibly taken in by Jing Hongchen and become his son-in-law!
"I remember Meng Hongchen is at Shrek Academy now. Judging by the time, Xiao Ye No. 2 should have arrived at the academy long ago. But what exactly happened that made Meng Hongchen's attitude towards me suddenly change?" Ye Nanxiao thought to himself, feeling depressed.
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