RNP Page 88
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Lin Chuan naturally wouldn't hold back in response.
Half an hour later, the auction officially ended.
"It's over, Brother Lin, Miss Dugu, let's go!"
Xue Qinghe stood up and walked out along the passage. Lin Chuan and Dugu Yan followed him out of the auction center.
As soon as they stepped outside, auction staff came forward with trays in their hands, displaying the items Lin Chuan and Xue Qinghe had won in the auctions.
"Your Highness, and this distinguished guest, these are your auction items."
Lin Chuan carefully checked it over and, after confirming that everything was correct, handed over a gold card.
"Check, please."
To everyone's surprise, the girl in the lead did not accept the money. Instead, she smiled sweetly and said, "Sir, someone has already paid for you."
"Um?!"
Lin Chuan and Dugu Yan were both stunned at the same time, and then suddenly realized what was going on.
"Your Highness, this is inappropriate. How can I let you pay for me? Your Highness, please take it back!" With that, Lin Chuan handed the gold card to the girl in front of him again.
"This..." The girl looked at Lin Chuan, then at Xue Qinghe, and was immediately at a loss.
"It's just a small token of my affection, Brother Lin. I just feel a strong connection with you, so I wanted to give it to you as a friend. It's nothing more than a small token of my appreciation."
"Or is it that Brother Lin is unwilling to befriend me?"
Xue Qinghe waved his hand, feigning displeasure.
Lin Chuan was at a loss for words.
They really went to great lengths to build a closer relationship!
To be honest, it's hard for most people to resist this kind of tactic: the Crown Prince of the Empire takes the initiative to befriend you and is even willing to give you so many things.
Most people would probably feel flattered or overwhelmed by this, right?
Before she became love-struck, Qian Renxue was indeed a woman with great personal charm. She was powerful, gentle, and most importantly, generous to her subordinates.
It's hard to imagine that such an ambitious and patient individual would eventually be swayed by emotions.
Is this a unique feature of Douluo Continent, or a legacy of the Spirit Hall?
He shook his head, dismissing the strange thought from his mind.
Lin Chuan took a deep breath and bowed slightly to Xue Qinghe, "It is my honor to be friends with His Highness the Crown Prince. Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I will accept it without hesitation!"
After saying that, he put away all the auction items along with the gold cards.
Upon seeing this, Xue Qinghe finally smiled again.
"That's right, but since we're already friends, there's no need to be so polite."
"How about this, Brother Lin, I'm a few years older than you, so you can call me 'Big Brother'. That way, it'll seem like we're closer, won't it?"
Lin Chuan: "..."
What can he say when he encounters such a proactive person?
"Alright then, Brother Xue!" Lin Chuan hesitated for a moment, but still agreed.
"Good, good, good! To make a friend like Brother Lin, my trip today has truly been worthwhile!" Xue Qinghe laughed heartily and patted Lin Chuan on the shoulder.
Lin Chuan's lips twitched, and he could only return a smile.
Such enthusiasm is truly hard to resist!
"Brother Lin, Miss Dugu, now that the auction is over, why don't you come to my residence for a visit? Let me treat you to a proper meal."
Xue Qinghe suddenly extended an invitation.
Lin Chuan shook his head. "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Xue, but I have other matters to attend to, so I won't bother you at your residence. I'll visit you again if I have the opportunity in the future."
Just kidding, the Crown Prince's residence is Xue Qinghe's territory.
Despite his outward enthusiasm, he was secretly plotting something, so Lin Chuan naturally wouldn't go to an unfamiliar place on his own initiative.
"Is that so? That's such a shame."
Xue Qinghe sighed softly, his heart filled with regret, but he still nodded gently, "Since Brother Lin has something to attend to, I won't force him to stay. However, you can't refuse next time."
"Naturally!"
"Alright, Brother Lin, go ahead. I won't see you off."
After a brief farewell, Lin Chuan turned and left the auction house with Dugu Yan.
Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Xue Qinghe's eyes flickered slightly, his thoughts unreadable.
"His Royal Highness."
Just then, a gentle voice suddenly rang out.
Xue Qinghe turned around and saw a middle-aged man in a gilded brocade robe with an impressive air walking towards him, accompanied by a gaunt man.
The visitors were Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"Teacher, Senior Bone."
Xue Qinghe looked slightly surprised, but still greeted him respectfully.
"What brings Your Highness to the palace today?" Ning Fengzhi asked casually with a gentle smile.
"It's just that I haven't been out for a long time, and since I have some free time today, I thought I'd take a stroll around and see how things have changed in the city. I hope you'll forgive my poor performance, teacher."
"Did Your Highness discover anything?" Ning Fengzhi asked again.
Xue Qinghe nodded with a smile, "I have indeed made a good friend."
"Oh?!" Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow. "Your Highness is referring to that young man from Tianshui Academy just now?"
This time, it was Xue Qinghe's turn to be surprised.
"Teacher, you know Brother Lin too?"
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, his smile as gentle as a spring breeze.
"I visited Tianshui Academy once before and happened to meet that young man. He is indeed a very outstanding young man. Your Highness has excellent taste."
Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe immediately became interested.
"Brother Lin, you've received such high praise from the teacher. Could you tell me why?"
"Let's talk as we walk!"
Chapter 98 The truth comes out
"Phew, we're finally out!"
After leaving the Tiandou Auction House, Lin Chuan breathed a long sigh of relief.
Seeing Lin Chuan relax, Dugu Yan smiled and said, "Xiao Chuan, is it really that exaggerated? You don't seem to like His Highness the Crown Prince that much, but he treats you quite well!"
Lin Chuan shook his head with a wry smile, "Yanzi, some things are not as simple as they seem. This Crown Prince is indeed very enthusiastic, but he also has his own ulterior motives."
"What other schemes could they possibly have? At most, they just want to recruit you, Xiao Chuan, to serve the Heavenly Dou Empire."
If only that were true...
Lin Chuan chuckled lightly, but did not offer any further explanation.
In any case, it's best to keep your distance from this Crown Prince for now. Although he doesn't have a bad impression of the Spirit Hall, the prerequisite is that the person in power cannot be Bibi Dong.
That crazy woman is now determined to drag the whole world down with her, and Lin Chuan has no interest in getting involved.
"Yanzi, it's time to go back!"
"coming!"
The two walked side by side toward Dugu Bo's residence.
As night quietly fell, a luxurious carriage drove out of the gates of Tiandou City, pulled by two black horses that were hybrids of soul beasts and ordinary animals, heading towards Qibao City.
Inside the carriage, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong sat facing each other.
No matter how fast the speed, you can't feel any bumps inside.
"Uncle Gu, just as we guessed, according to Qinghe, the boy named Lin Chuan does have a close relationship with Dugu Yan, and they are even suspected to be boyfriend and girlfriend."
Ning Fengzhi took a sip of tea and spoke first.
Gu Rong immediately let out a wicked laugh, "That old poisoner really went all out, abandoning the old Dragon King's grandson and choosing a Soul Master from a commoner background instead. He really has guts!"
"But he did make the right bet, didn't he?"
Ning Fengzhi finished the fragrant tea in his bowl and then sighed softly.
"If this information hadn't come from the sect, I would really find it hard to believe that a boy the same age as Rongrong could defeat Yu Tianheng, and in just one move at that! It's unbelievable!"
During their previous casual conversation, Ning Fengzhi had already learned about this from Xue Qinghe.