The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl-Chapter 438 - 435: His Objective

"If you’re not first, then what qualification do you have to meet with us?"

Jin Chen had barely finished speaking when he was interrupted by Bai You.

Bai You spoke with sarcasm, full of disdain. Had Brother Sikong not agreed to Qingtian Academy’s invitation, she would have never deigned to visit such a minor Longteng Country.

She had thought that Emperor Longteng would personally welcome them, or at the very least, the dean of Qingtian Academy and the top three candidates. Yet, only a Prince came to greet them.

Longteng Country is weak, it seems not just rumors. Their annual national-scale Imperial Examination, and the fourth-place competitor only reached the third level of Xuanwu Practitioners. Truly, Longteng Country is out of capable people.

Jin Chen’s ears turned red with the urge to retort, for he is the son of Grandmaster Jin. But he was stopped by a look from Long Qingchen.

Grandmaster Jin might carry some weight in Longteng Country, but what is that in comparison to the Xuantian Sect?

"Miss Bai, how can Longteng Country compare to Xuantian Sect. Even if you combined the top ten from the Zixiao Palace Exam, they wouldn’t match one of Miss Bai You’s fingers."

Long Qingchen flattered.

Nobody dislikes compliments, and Bai You is no exception.

Her expression softened slightly upon hearing this.

"The Third Prince really has a way with words. No wonder Brother Sikong would agree to return to Longteng Country."

Bai You looked affectionately at Sikong Ran.

In these past months, her relationship with Sikong Ran progressed rapidly with their constant companionship.

Since Brother Sikong ranked in the top fifty on the Young Talents List a few days ago, their father has tacitly consented to their marriage.

Thus, Bai You outwardly claimed Sikong Ran as her fiancé, while Sikong Ran always remained noncommittal. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Bai You, don’t be impolite. Zixiao Palace Exam has always produced outstanding talents; the Third Prince and Young Master Jin are clearly among the elites."

Sikong Ran spoke much more humbly and was far more friendly towards Long Qingchen and Jin Chen.

"Both of you, please, let’s continue our conversation inside the city. May I know where you’ll be staying in Purple Cloud City? If it’s convenient, you can stay at the Royal Mansion."

Long Qingchen probed.

Once the news that Qingtian Academy had invited Sikong Ran spread, Long Qingchen started making his plans.

He originally wanted to invite Sikong Ran to the palace but worried that his father, Emperor Longteng, would not agree.

"There’s no need to trouble the Third Prince. I am merely a commoner; it would not be proper for me to stay at the Royal Mansion. However, there is a matter for which I would like to ask the Third Prince to uphold justice."

After Sikong Ran finished speaking, he clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Young Master Sikong, please feel free to speak."

Long Qingchen was worried he wouldn’t find an opportunity to establish a good relationship with Sikong Ran. As long as Sikong Ran’s request wasn’t excessive, Long Qingchen was ready to agree.

"A disciple from the Outer Sect of the Xuantian Sect was attacked and severely injured yesterday within Purple Cloud City. Purple Cloud City is not under the jurisdiction of the Xuantian Sect. Thus, I ask the Third Prince to help investigate this matter thoroughly and apprehend the true culprit."

The lodging and meals of Bai You and Sikong Ran in Purple Cloud City were originally the responsibility of Zheng Xiong.

Now that Zheng Xiong was injured, they had no choice but to reside at Qingtian Academy.

"Such a thing has happened! Miss Bai and Young Master Sikong, please be assured, I will surely catch the assailant and deliver them to your Sect."

Long Qingchen promised earnestly and then welcomed the two into the city.

After treating them to fine wine and food, Long Qingchen escorted them to Qingtian Sect before taking his leave.

"Brother Sikong, I really can’t understand why you would want to associate with such people. Just looking at the faces of those two is enough to make one sick."

Bai You said contemptuously.

"Youyou, what do you think is the reason I came to Purple Cloud City?"

Sikong Ran smiled, but his brows betrayed an underlying heaviness that couldn’t be dispersed.