Half a month later.
Heaven Dou City, Moon Pavilion.
As the Heaven Dou Empire's royal etiquette academy, Moon Pavilion only admitted one hundred students each year. For these hundred spots, nobles from across the empire almost fought tooth and nail.
In Ye Feng's previous life on Blue Star, Moon Pavilion would be equivalent to a top-tier foreign university. Graduating from it was akin to being gilded with gold.
The annual graduation ceremony of Moon Pavilion always invited the most distinguished officials and nobles from all over Heaven Dou City to attend.
As the youngest Tian Dou Level Teacher at Heaven Dou Academy, Ye Feng's reputation had spread to Heaven Dou City over the past half month, garnering considerable attention. Additionally, the news of his relationship with Dugu Bo had also circulated, allowing Ye Feng to enter the upper echelons of Heaven Dou City's social circles.
This time, to his surprise, Ye Feng received an invitation to attend the graduation ceremony.
As the ceremony began.
A stunningly beautiful woman in a silver palace dress, with a gentle smile, made her entrance. She was none other than the Master of Moon Pavilion—Tang Yuehua.
Although Tang Yuehua had never been able to break through the 10th level, her talent in music was unparalleled. Since establishing Moon Pavilion, her status had risen steadily.
It was said that in her earlier years, even the current emperor had once shared a romantic connection with her.
Of course, it was one-sided on the part of Xue Ye the Great.
Tang Yuehua was a brother-con, her heart had long been stolen by Tang Hao, leaving no room for anyone else.
Naturally, Xue Ye the Great failed in his pursuit. Out of respect, Tang Yuehua never made it public.
Thus, rumors still circulated that Tang Yuehua and Xue Ye the Great had been involved...
As Tang Yuehua appeared, young men and women dressed in silver began to take the stage one by one.
Each of them wore an elegant and confident smile, their every movement exuding an air of nobility that drew frequent glances from the guests.
Ye Feng was among the guests, but he wasn't paying attention to these youngsters, nor was he captivated by the enchanting Tang Yuehua. Instead, his gaze wandered among the attendees.
Soon, his eyes landed on a man seated in the center, dressed in a moon-white robe.
The man appeared to be in his late twenties, with a tall and straight figure. While his features weren't particularly handsome, they gave off a refreshing vibe. A faint smile lingered on his lips, making him seem very gentle.
Ye Feng had done his research before coming and immediately recognized him as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family—Xue Qinghe.
Or, more accurately, Qian Renxue.
Under normal circumstances, her disguise was flawless. Even though Ye Feng knew she was Qian Renxue in disguise, he couldn't find the slightest flaw.
"I wonder if my Starry Eyes can see through it..." Ye Feng suddenly thought of something and immediately activated his Starry Eyes.
In the next moment, Ye Feng's pupils turned a faint silvery-white, with stars swirling within them, causing the world before his eyes to undergo a subtle change.
He looked at Xue Qinghe again and found that Xue Qinghe's "body" had disappeared, replaced by a thin layer of mist.
Clearly, this mist was her disguise.
Ye Feng intensified the power of his gaze, instantly piercing through the mist and revealing the scene hidden within...
There stood a stunningly beautiful woman with golden hair, her skin delicate and fair, her features exquisitely perfect. Her dark golden eyes carried an aura of sacred inviolability.
Ye Feng's gaze drifted downward.
Hmm, quite impressive.
His gaze drifted further down...
"Uh, I really didn't mean to..."
Ye Feng touched his nose, relieved that no nosebleed had ensued.
This was his first time using Starry Eyes, and he hadn't expected to see so clearly.
A small mole on her left chest, even the tiny pores, were all vividly visible.
It was as if he had held a magnifying glass up close to her for a detailed inspection. This sensation immediately made Ye Feng feel a bit overwhelmed.
Suddenly, Ye Feng sensed something and looked up, meeting Qian Renxue's sharp, golden eyes.
"Hmm? Caught?"
Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, retracting Starry Eyes, but he continued to stare directly at Qian Renxue, a slight smirk playing on his lips.
After a few seconds of eye contact, Ye Feng stood up and walked out of Moon Pavilion.
"Hmm... this guy... why do I feel like I've been completely seen through..."
Xue Qinghe instinctively tightened her legs, feeling uneasy.
She naturally knew Ye Feng.
The youngest Tian Dou Level Teacher at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, rumored to be only 16 years old, yet already a level 50 quasi-Spirit King, and seemingly possessing the legendary ultimate fire attribute Martial Soul.
Such terrifying talent was unprecedented, directly breaking the historical records of the Heaven Dou Empire.
She had always admired Ye Feng and had been thinking of finding an opportunity to approach him, to see if she could bring him under her wing. She hadn't expected to encounter him here.
"This guy is really a bit strange..." Xue Qinghe felt an inexplicable resistance towards Ye Feng in her heart.
She always felt that Ye Feng was somewhat odd, but couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Moreover, the look in his eyes just now...
Xue Qinghe seemed to recall something and slowly stood up, walking in the direction Ye Feng had left.
The guards behind her immediately wanted to follow, but Xue Qinghe stopped them: "Wait here, no need to follow."
"Your Highness..."
The guards hesitated but ultimately did not follow.
Xue Qinghe walked out of the hall and into the vast courtyard outside Moon Pavilion.
In the courtyard, there was a man-made pond, and beside it stood a pavilion.
Inside the pavilion, Ye Feng sat across from a stone table, smiling at Xue Qinghe as if he had been waiting for her for a long time.
Although Xue Qinghe vaguely felt something was off, she still put on a gentle smile and said to Ye Feng, "I've long heard that the Heavenly Dou Academy has produced its youngest Tian Dou Level Teacher. Seeing you today, you truly live up to the reputation."
As she spoke, Xue Qinghe had already arrived opposite Ye Feng and slowly sat down.
"Oh? His Highness the Crown Prince has heard of me?"
Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, curious.
He hadn't expected his reputation to have already reached Xue Qinghe's ears. It had spread quite quickly...
"Teacher Ye's extraordinary talent has attracted a lot of attention, and I've heard a bit about it," Xue Qinghe smiled gently but couldn't help adding, "Although Teacher Ye's talent is outstanding, there are some aspects that still need attention, especially the casual probing of strong individuals in public. It's quite impolite behavior."
Although Xue Qinghe's words seemed like a reminder, there was also a hint of warning in them.
After all, he was the Crown Prince and a powerful Soul Saint.
Even though Ye Feng's investigation was very discreet and he had no concrete evidence, his intuition told him that Ye Feng had conducted a thorough examination of him.
Although he was confident that his disguise wouldn't be seen through, the other party's actions still made him feel a little uncomfortable.
"Your Highness has misunderstood. I wasn't probing into your privacy, I was just taking a few extra glances."
"It's just that my Martial Soul is somewhat special, it has a built-in ability to see through things..."
Ye Feng's lips curled slightly as he unabashedly revealed the truth.
(End of Chapter)