Chapter 153

Feng Qingyi noticed this and asked, "Hanyue, is today's food not to your liking? Why are you eating so slowly?"

Shen Hanyue glanced secretly at Xuanyuan Yan across the table, then lowered her head.

"...No, it's not that. Chewing slowly aids digestion."

Feng Qingyi looked up at Qu Jingqiu, who also seemed a bit off today.

Finally, she turned her gaze to Xuanyuan Yan beside her, suddenly seeming to understand something.

Some people, even wearing a crown, don't look like princes. But others, even in coarse clothes eating boxed lunches, exude an undeniable nobility.

The man beside her moved with such grace, as if he had practiced each gesture thousands of times. He was even more elegant than Qin Yuchuan.

Eating with someone like this was indeed somewhat pressure-inducing.

Xuanyuan Yan noticed Feng Qingyi's gaze. "Miss Feng, is something the matter?"

"...No, nothing. I'm so sorry we can only offer you this food due to our class schedule."

Last night they had takeout, and today she had hastily packed some food from the cafeteria. It was all rather casual.

"This is already very good. Thank you for your trouble, Miss Feng."

Although he wished to return home soon, he currently had no means to do so and could only stay here for the time being.

After the meal, Feng Qingyi cleared the table.

Shen Hanyue hurriedly said goodbye and left, pulling Qu Jingqiu along.

Feng Qingyi watched their retreating figures, finding it strange.

Xuanyuan Yan was quite handsome after all. Given Shen Hanyue's usual behavior, shouldn't she have tried to chat more?

They ran off as if someone was chasing them.

"Miss Feng, what's wrong with them?" Xuanyuan Yan asked.Rêạd new chapters at novelhall.com

Feng Qingyi shook her head. "I'm not sure. Perhaps they had something to attend to."

Meanwhile, on the way back to the dormitory.

Shen Hanyue linked arms with Qu Jingqiu. "That gentleman's aura is too overwhelming. I suppose only people like Qingyi and Xixi could remain unfazed."

Qu Jingqiu agreed, "I feel the same. Eating with him, I didn't even dare to make a sound."

"I don't know why, but despite looking gentle on the surface, he's so intimidating."

Shen Hanyue added, "Me too. I haven't eaten so carefully in a long time."

Ming Jiu looked at the stone. Apart from its strange shape, it seemed no different from any ordinary rock.

What did the master want with this stone?

Master Guang'an held the stone, rubbing it in his hands. "You need not worry. The person you seek will return tonight. This old monk will take his leave now."

Ming Jiu was about to speak, but Master Guang'an had already vanished.

Surely he hadn't been deceived!

Unable to find the master now, he could only wait until nightfall to see if the prince would return.

Having obtained the stone, Master Guang'an disappeared into the bustling streets, unnoticed by anyone.

...

In the villa, Xuanyuan Yan sat on the sofa watching television, trying to learn about this world through it.

The doorbell rang, and Xuanyuan Yan looked towards the entrance.

Miss Feng had keys to this house. If it were her, she would come in directly. So who could be at the door?

After a moment's hesitation, Xuanyuan Yan went to open the door.

Before him stood a bald monk who appeared quite old.

"May I ask what brings you here, Master?"

Guang'an looked at Xuanyuan Yan. "It seems Prince Xian is quite comfortable here."

"Who are you?" Xuanyuan Yan was certain he had never met this person before.

Guang'an calmly said, "This old monk's dharma name is Guang'an."

"...Master Guang'an, you're the one from Guanyuan Temple!"

Master Guang'an's name was known to all in Shengjing, though few had actually seen him.

"Your Highness's arrival here was this old monk's mistake. I shall now take you back. I'm sure Your Highness has many matters to attend to upon returning to Shengjing."

Hearing his words, Xuanyuan Yan asked, "I would like to know how the master brought me to this place."

"Your Highness came here because of this object."

Guang'an opened his hand, revealing a shimmering, iridescent stone that looked completely different from when it was first picked out of the sand and gravel.

Xuanyuan Yan examined the stone closely. "Yesterday, when I was in the water, I did indeed see a glowing stone."

"Then there's no mistake. This object is called a Space Stone. It can perform spatial transmissions. It must have sensed that you were in danger and transported you to a safe place."