The Eldest Prince, Wanyan He, leapt directly to the gate of the Prince's Mansion and imdiately saw Yang Xiao standing outside the gate, rushing over excitedly.
"Hey, Brother Yang, I've been longing for you, missed you so much!"
The Eldest Prince spoke while giving Yang Xiao a bear hug.
Yang Xiao: "..."
The guard at the door was taken aback. He had never seen the Eldest Prince so enthusiastic towards anyone. Obviously, this young man in front of him was extraordinary. He was secretly glad that he hadn't looked down on this unfamiliar visitor, Yang Xiao, today.
Yang Xiao chuckled, patting the Eldest Prince on the shoulder,
"Prince, I missed you all too. After you left, staying alone at the Flying Leopard Academy has been incredibly boring. That's why, missing everyone so much, I ca here."
At this mont, Xiao Gang, Gong Lei, and the others also ca out.
Hearing Yang Xiao's words, Wang Qian laughed and said:
"Yang Xiao, that's such a lie. You spent every day with the goddess ntor of Flying Leopard Academy, Xiao Ling, living so carefree. Pretending to be miserable here, aren't you afraid we'll tell Xiao Ling when we go back?"
Gong Yu laughed and said:
"Exactly, I also think Yang Xiao's words are a bit fake. Only after spending half a year happily at the academy did he co to Leopard City to find us, probably tired of playing with the goddess ntor Xiao Ling.
Isn't there a saying, no matter how beautiful soone is, seeing them every day can lead to aesthetic fatigue, haha!"
Faced with the teasing from this group of friends, Yang Xiao could only shrug his shoulders.
Since they had experienced many life-and-death situations together during the great hunt, the bond between them had beco very deep.
Among the people here, only the relationship between Liang Bao and Yang Xiao was sowhat distant. The rest were quite seasoned, and even the usually composed and reserved Eldest Prince acted casually with Yang Xiao, without any princely airs.
Everyone shook hands, hugged, and exchanged a few teasing remarks.
When it was Liang Bao's turn, Yang Xiao enthusiastically extended his arms for a hug, but Liang Bao just smiled faintly, rely extending a hand for a symbolic handshake.
Liang Bao originally didn't want to co out to greet Yang Xiao, but since the Eldest Prince personally ca, he couldn't stay behind. Besides, Yang Xiao was from Flying Leopard Academy, so technically they were fellow students, so he reluctantly joined in.
Of course, Liang Bao had no admiration for Yang Xiao, nor any enthusiasm. Shaking hands with Yang Xiao was purely a formality.
Yang Xiao paused for a mont, but didn't mind.
The group ushered Yang Xiao into the Prince's Mansion.
Back during the great hunt, Yang Xiao was the group leader. Even the Eldest Prince and Fan Chen acknowledged Yang Xiao's leadership, willingly accepting his guidance and command.
The two guards at the door were secretly shocked at witnessing this scene, wondering what kind of person Yang Xiao was, to receive such enthusiastic support from this group.
The group returned to the hall, and the Eldest Prince instructed the servants in the hall:
"Go inform the kitchen to prepare a grand feast; we have an esteed guest today."
A maid heard and promptly hurried away.
There were three middle-aged n in the hall. They were important figures within the Prince's Mansion, who, while the Eldest Prince was cultivating at Flying Leopard Academy, managed the affairs of the mansion.
Their nas were Wanyan Ming, Wanyan Yue, and Wanyan Guang, all mbers of the Imperial Royal Family, like the Eldest Prince Wanyan He. These three managed the mansion during the Eldest Prince's ten-year absence.
All three had a Genetic Evolution Level of Empire Middle Level.
The Eldest Prince introduced Yang Xiao to the three n, and seeing how much the Prince valued Yang Xiao, despite Yang Xiao appearing just twenty years old, the youngest among them, they were puzzled as to what made this young man deserve such respect.
Everyone sat down again, and Yang Xiao sat next to the Eldest Prince.
The mansion's servants approached to serve tea to Yang Xiao and refresh the tea for everyone else.
Fan Chen and the others, all graduates of the Flying Leopard Academy, though they had left for half a year, felt a sense of nostalgia and surrounded Yang Xiao, asking about the academy's daily life, to which Yang Xiao responded one by one.
anwhile, Liang Bao and Wanyan Ming and the others sat silently on the side, watching Yang Xiao.
After chatting for a while, Yang Xiao suddenly heard Liang Bao say:
"Your Highness, weren't we just discussing how to solve the issue of the allocation of Purple Origin Star Crystal Stone Mine earlier? Everyone said Yang Xiao has a way to solve it. Now that Yang Xiao is here, why not let him give us so advice?"
Liang Bao had no interactions with Yang Xiao, except for indirect competition during the great hunt six months ago. Liang Bao believed Yang Xiao won the hunt's championship primarily through Fan Chen, Xiao He, and others' combined efforts, plus Yang Xiao and Xiao He's Two-star Divine Weapon.
If it ca down to true skill, Liang Bao believed Yang Xiao wasn't his match.
Ever since losing the Dragon Slayer Sword in that hunting competition, Liang Bao couldn't let it go.
Although the Eldest Prince offered to give a Divine Weapon as a gesture of goodwill to Liang Bao, he dared not accept the Eldest Prince's weapon.
Therefore, Liang Bao still used his One-star Divine Weapon.
Seeing Yang Xiao, Liang Bao couldn't suppress a feeling of resentnt.
Since everyone during the eting praised Yang Xiao for being able to solve the Purple Origin Star Crystal resource allocation issue, Liang Bao naturally brought it up, passing the problem to Yang Xiao, serving as a potential downfall for him.
Liang Bao was sure Yang Xiao couldn't solve the problem.
Upon hearing Liang Bao's words, Yang Xiao asked:
"What allocation issue with the Purple Origin Star Crystal Stone Mine?"
The Eldest Prince briefly explained the situation.
"Brother Yang, this issue is incredibly difficult. It's beyond our current capabilities to resolve. This was a trap set by the Second Prince. Even if my father personally sought out the Emperors of the Great Dragon Empire and Youming Empire, he couldn't solve it, let alone us."
Fearing Yang Xiao would find it hard, the Eldest Prince gave him a way out and glanced at Liang Bao, signaling him not to trouble Yang Xiao.
Wanyan Ming and the others in the Prince's Mansion were watching Yang Xiao, their lips curled slightly in a smile.
Yang Xiao glanced at everyone, realizing that although they were a team, the atmosphere was subtly tense.
The Eldest Prince, Fan Chen, Gong Yu, and others looked at Yang Xiao with so anticipation,
Liang Bao's eyes held obvious sarcasm,
while Wanyan Ming and the others watched with an amused, theatrical interest.
Yang Xiao chuckled and said:
"Indeed, this matter is extrely difficult. Even if the Emperor of the Flying Leopard Empire intervened, it would be unsolvable. After all, changing the crystal stone allocation would affect the shares of the Great Dragon Empire and the Youming Empire.
More for us ans less for them,
Purple Crystal Stone is a core resource for Genetic Evolution, viewed as extrely important by every empire. Attempting to take a larger share from them is akin to taking their lives—they certainly won't agree."
"Aren't you just stating the obvious?"
Liang Bao said indifferently.
Yang Xiao smiled,
"Brother Liang, don't be hasty, let finish. If there's anyone in this world who can change the allocation of the Purple Origin Star crystals, then it would have to be ."
Having said that, Yang Xiao picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.
The people in the hall, upon hearing Yang Xiao's words, felt a buzzing in their heads, staring blankly at him.
This guy sure knows how to boast!
If you don't brag, will you die!
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