76: Chapter 76 Qian Renxue's Invitation: Was Someone Framed Su Ling?

The battle in the Spirit arena was in full swing when it was suddenly called to a halt.

Everyone was very unhappy, especially those who were clearly injured.

For example, the brothers Graphite and Shi Mo were covered in wounds from the Nether Ghost Claws, while Oslo and Yufeng were no match for Ma Hongjun and his group, having been beaten quite badly.

"Lingling, please heal everyone," Teacher Qin Ming said.

"Alright!"

Ye Lingling activated her Spirit Ability. With just her third Spirit Ability, the injuries on everyone's bodies were completely recovered.

"Su Ling, I want to challenge you one-on-one," Yu Tianheng stepped out and said. Since becoming a Spirit Ancestor, his confidence had soared, and he assumed that Su Ling was likely a Spirit Ancestor as well.

He hadn't used his fourth Spirit Ability earlier, specifically intending to save it for when he faced Su Ling.

Su Ling said: "I don't think that's necessary; you are not my opponent."

"How can you know if you haven't fought me?" Yu Tianheng said again.

"Sigh... Let me show you the gap between us." After saying this, Su Ling immediately revealed his Spirit, and then five spirit rings lit up on his body.

Yellow, yellow, purple, black, black—five spirit rings appeared before everyone.

"You, you are a Spirit King, and you have two ten-thousand-year spirit rings." Seeing Su Ling's spirit rings, Yu Tianheng, who had just regained his confidence, was dealt another blow.

"You didn't even use your full strength last time?" Yu Tianheng asked again. There was simply no need to compare; the gap was just too big.

Su Ling nodded and didn't reply further.

Yu Tianheng was deeply discouraged. Having been hailed as a Genius since childhood, he seemed to have been surpassed by this group from Shrek, and even left far behind by Su Ling.

After all, there were several Spirit Masters here who were younger than him yet had significantly higher Soul Power.

In truth, when Teacher Qin Ming went back to visit Shrek, they had no real need to follow him.

But in order to Face Su Ling again, the team members had all insisted on coming along. They had originally wanted to wash away their previous shame, but now...

"Tianheng, there is no need to compare yourself with Su Ling. Those my teacher takes in are all monsters; Su Ling has already far exceeded the category of a Genius," Teacher Qin Ming explained to Yu Tianheng.

"Teacher Qin Ming, I know," Yu Tianheng said.

If the gap were small, he could work hard to catch up. Even if it were a bit large, as long as he kept working hard, he could catch up step by step. But this kind of gap was truly unreachable.

"Su Ling, can you tell me what level your Soul Power is at now?" Yu Tianheng asked.

"Level 58," Su Ling said.

"Thank you," Yu Tianheng said.

After speaking, Su Ling looked at the young woman beside Yu Tianheng and said: "The young woman next to you has the Jade Phosphor Serpent as her Spirit, which contains a potent poison. It seems she is also being affected by this toxin."

Dugu Yan looked at Su Ling in surprise and said: "How did you know?"

"Actually, I have a method that can solve the problem of your Jade Phosphor Serpent poison harming yourself," Su Ling said.

"Can you really help me solve this problem?" Dugu Yan asked.

"Of course I can. Why would I lie? Your toxin is still manageable, but it's difficult for your grandfather, Dugu Bo," Su Ling said.

"Please tell me. My Jade Phosphor Serpent lineage will surely be eternally grateful." Dugu Yan suddenly bowed to Su Ling.

However, Dugu Yan's favorability did not increase; it was likely that it would only happen after obtaining the method, or perhaps after gaining her approval.

Su Ling said: "Please follow me."

After saying this, Su Ling walked toward a nearby corner, and Dugu Yan followed him directly.

As for Dugu Yan, farming favorability was secondary; the main reason was that Su Ling had taken all the good medicinal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, so this could be considered compensation.

"Su Ling, please tell me," Dugu Yan said.

This problem was one that several generations of her family had wanted to solve, as her father and mother had both died because of the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison.

Even Yu Tianheng, who was with her, could potentially be affected by the toxins in her body in the future.

Su Ling said: "Actually, solving your problem is very simple. You just need to find a Spirit Bone, and then force all the toxins in your body into it. Once this Spirit Bone accumulates enough toxins, it will become a Sharp Weapon in the future."

"It... it's that simple?" Dugu Yan said, looking surprised.

The problem they had been searching for a solution to for so many years could be solved with just a Spirit Bone.

Su Ling said: "The toxins in your body haven't accumulated much yet, so getting a Spirit Bone and spending some time will perfectly solve this problem. However, for your grandfather Dugu Bo, this method can only alleviate it; it's too late for a complete cure."

"Thank you, your method might really work," Dugu Yan said, looking delighted.

[Ding... Dugu Yan favorability +30, white treasure chest *15, yellow treasure chest *5, purple treasure chest *1]

"I believe Senior Dugu Bo should have a way to obtain a Spirit Bone for you," Su Ling said.

"Yes, I will tell my grandfather when I return. If it really works, I will come back to thank you," Dugu Yan said.

"You'll know once you try."

This was the only method Su Ling could share.

After all, when it came to removing this kind of toxin, Su Ling was not skilled at all.

First, his body was immune to toxins; second, he had top-grade antidote pills on hand, making it convenient to detoxify others.

Dugu Yan bowed to Su Ling once more before slowly retreating.

Since Teacher Qin Ming had returned, Flender naturally had to host him.

However, Yu Tianheng and the others felt embarrassed to stay, and taking advantage of Dugu Yan's matter, the group left first.

Su Ling knew Teacher Qin Ming and stayed to keep him company.

However, before they had even finished two cups of wine at noon, Ning Rongrong suddenly walked over.

"Brother Su, there is an invitation for you here; it seems to have been sent by the Crown Princes Mansion," Ning Rongrong said.

"The Crown Prince's invitation?"

Several people looked at Su Ling together. Su Ling opened the invitation, and it was indeed from the Heaven Dou Empire's Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe.

"Brother Su, I have one too," Ning Rongrong said, taking out an invitation identical to Su Ling's.

"But this banquet is very boring. I've been there once before; it's full of showing off and various aristocratic etiquettes that must be followed. But this time seems different," Ning Rongrong said, though she wasn't quite sure how it was different.

"Brother Su, are you going? If you don't go, I won't go either."

Su Ling laughed and said: "Go? Of course I'm going. I haven't seen such a grand occasion yet; it'll be good to go and experience it."

"Alright, then I'll go with you," Ning Rongrong said.

Knowing that Su Ling had to attend the night banquet at the palace in the evening, they didn't let him drink too much wine afterward.

In the evening, Su Ling took the night banquet invitation and went to the entrance of the Heaven Dou Palace with Ning Rongrong.

At this moment, the Crown Prince's carriage was parked nearby. It seemed the subordinates recognized Su Ling, and after reporting it, Qian Renxue, who was disguised as Xue Qinghe, jumped straight down from the carriage.

"Brother Su, Rongrong, welcome to visit my Heaven Dou Palace."

[Ding... Qian Renxue favorability +1, obtained white treasure chest *1]

It was clear that Su Ling's arrival made Qian Renxue very happy.

"Your Highness, I certainly had to come since you invited me," Su Ling said.

"I had actually wanted to invite you some time ago, but I heard that you had gone out of the academy for training and only recently returned. Also, you don't need to call me Your Highness; I should be a few years older than you, so you can just call me Brother Qinghe."

Qian Renxue's attitude was very clear; she was very confident in herself and believed she could handle Su Ling.

Su Ling said: "Alright, let's do as you say, Brother Qinghe."

"Let's go, I'll take you to the banquet hall. Everyone has already arrived for quite some time, and those who have come tonight are all famous Geniuses in our Heaven Dou City."

[Ding... Detected a Goddess with a comprehensive value exceeding 90 within 500 meters of the host!]

[Goddess: Xue Ke]

[Goddess comprehensive value: 90]

[Binding requirement: Favorability above 60]

[Current favorability: Unknown]

Xue Ke?

At this time, her age must be only eleven or twelve, right?

Could it be that she is the only one who can be considered a Goddess?

Or has the System already checked?

Following Qian Renxue, they arrived in the hall shortly after.

Su Ling and Qian Renxue entered the banquet hall almost together.

However, this made some people unhappy.

"Who are you? There is no one like you in the noble circles of Heaven Dou City, yet you managed to have my Crown Prince brother pick you up personally. What a huge honor," a young man walked straight up to Su Ling and said.

Calling the Crown Prince brother—who else could this guy be but Xue Beng?

"Xue Beng, stop talking nonsense. This is Su Ling. Don't look at him as being the same age as you; he is already a Spirit King, a twenty-year-old Spirit King," Qian Renxue said.

"A Spirit King? Brother, I don't think so. Could it be that he made fake spirit rings to mislead people? A twenty-year-old Spirit King, have you ever heard of such a thing?" Xue Beng said loudly.

In fact, Qian Renxue had no intention of inviting Xue Beng at all, but since Xue Beng had come on his own initiative, as the older brother, it was hard to refuse.

"The Fourth Prince is right. Your Highness, don't be deceived," said a young man over two meters tall.

He walked straight forward and said: "My name is Ge Feng, the son of the current Grand Marshal. My Spirit is the Nine-Life Divine Dragon. Coincidentally, I also became a Spirit King half a year ago."

"Do you dare to test your strength against me?" Ge Feng said.

Actually, there were still people present who knew Su Ling. Aside from Dugu Yan, the other seven members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team were all on the scene.

After seeing Ge Feng's provocation, Qian Renxue couldn't bear to watch.

Ge Feng was the son of Ge Long. Becoming a Spirit King at twenty-five was already a rare existence in Heaven Dou City, but his personality was nothing like his father, Ge Long; he was a bit reckless in his actions.

Although she looked down on Ge Feng, in her position, winning over Ge Feng would provide an opportunity to bond with Marshal Ge Long.

Ge Feng walked straight up to Su Ling and placed a hand on Su Ling's shoulder, beginning to exert force, seemingly wanting to suppress Su Ling with his Aura and immense strength.

But as he gradually increased his strength, Su Ling did not budge at all.

Su Ling directly raised his hand and then easily pushed away Ge Feng's arm.

"I don't know, how do you want to test our strength?" Su Ling said.

"This..." Ge Feng looked at his own hand. He had just used a lot of strength; could an ordinary Spirit King easily push him away?

"Ge Feng, step down at once," Qian Renxue directly reprimanded him.

"Su Ling is my, Xue Qinghe's, friend. Anyone who is disrespectful to him again is being disrespectful to me," Qian Renxue said sternly.

Seeing that Qian Renxue was serious, no one dared to speak again.

As for Ge Feng, he had just experienced Su Ling's strength, which was more than one level above his own.

"Your Highness, I was wrong."

After saying this, Ge Feng took wine and a glass from the side of the table and came to Su Ling: "Brother Su, I apologize for just now. I will punish myself with three cups."

This action actually made Qian Renxue look at Ge Feng with new eyes; the reckless guy actually had such a meticulous side.

"It's nothing. I rarely show my strength in Heaven Dou City, so it's normal that everyone doesn't know," Su Ling said.

"Good, brother, you are straightforward. I'm done." Ge Feng drank three cups in a row, but as soon as he finished the third cup, his whole body collapsed.

Qian Renxue was helpless; she had overestimated him again. Didn't he know his own alcohol tolerance?

The nickname "Three-Cup-Down" had been known for quite some time.

With no other choice, Qian Renxue could only call people to carry him away.

"Brother Su, please take a seat," Qian Renxue said.

"After you, Brother Qinghe," Su Ling said.

Watching Su Ling and Xue Qinghe walk over together, Xue Beng was furious. Where did this Su Ling pop out from? Was there such a Genius in Heaven Dou City?

Why was such a Genius discovered by Xue Qinghe?

He was very anxious inside, but he still pretended to be a playboy prince and messed around at the banquet.

But just as the banquet was halfway through, a guard suddenly rushed in and said: "It's bad, Your Highness, it's bad! Ge Feng is dead."

"Dead?"

The banquet hall was silent. Ge Feng was Marshal Ge Long's only son. If he died, what would Ge Long do?

"Go, take me to see him. And you all, call all the imperial physicians in the palace," Qian Renxue immediately said.

Su Ling thought to himself: "I can't be this unlucky, can I? A Ge Feng dies the moment I arrive."

However, just as they walked out the door, Qian Renxue added: "Until the truth is investigated, no one is allowed to leave temporarily."

"Brother Su, this Ge Feng is dead. Just now, only you had some interaction with him; this time, you might be implicated," Ning Rongrong said, standing beside Su Ling.

"Rongrong, I know that, but in Heaven Dou City, who would want to harm me?" Su Ling was a bit confused. Logically, he was meeting most of the people here for the first time.

The people from the Heaven Dou Royal Team wouldn't go so far as to kill Ge Feng to frame him, would they?

Could it be Xue Beng?

Su Ling thought of a terrifying possibility: could it be that because he sent them a letter last time, their plans had changed?

Had they started secretly dealing with Qian Renxue from now on?

While everyone was waiting, Su Ling extended his Mental Energy. In a nearby lounge, Ge Feng was slumped on the sofa, seemingly having stopped breathing.

There were no signs of injury anywhere on his body.

Could he have drunk himself to death?

Damn!

He apologized to me, and then drank himself to death.

Before long, countless imperial physicians arrived, each trying to treat Ge Feng, but they couldn't revive him. These healing Spirit Abilities were completely ineffective.

No, this kid wasn't completely dead yet; there might still be a chance to save him.

Su Ling said: "Brother Qinghe, let me do it. He should be suffering from alcohol poisoning."

He transmitted the voice directly into Qian Renxue's mind. To be able to transmit sound directly to her, how high must Su Ling's Mental Energy be?

"Let Brother Su come over, quickly," Qian Renxue said.

Su Ling had no choice; he was the primary suspect for this mess, so he had to contribute some effort.

In short, the aristocratic circle was really not fun.

After Su Ling arrived, Qian Renxue said: "Brother Su, do you have a way?"

"Yes, there is a method we can try!" Su Ling said.

"Please, Brother Su, save him!" Qian Renxue said.

The imperial physician nearby wanted to stop him, but was directly rebuffed by Qian Renxue.

Su Ling took out an antidote pill and placed it in a cup filled with water. Under the precise control of Su Ling's Soul Power, the top-grade antidote pill merged with the water.

Controlling the water, Su Ling used his Soul Power to pry open Ge Feng's mouth, and then used his Soul Power to feed the antidote water into him.

Time passed second by second.

The medicinal effect of the antidote pill took hold. After a while, Su Ling moved again, pressing his hand, infused with Soul Power, onto Ge Feng's heart. After repeating the action about twenty times, Ge Feng finally moved.

"It worked," Qian Renxue said in surprise.

Su Ling said: "Brother Qinghe, three cups shouldn't be fatal for Ge Feng usually. This time, someone might have wanted to frame us; there might have been something inside that amplified the alcohol poisoning."

"Brother Su, sorry for the trouble. I will go investigate right away. Thanks to you today, otherwise I wouldn't know how to Face Marshal Ge Long," Qian Renxue said.

[Ding... Qian Renxue favorability +5, white treasure chest *2, yellow treasure chest *2]

Not bad, increasing Qian Renxue's favorability by 5 points; today wasn't a loss.