Dragon prince Yuan [1]

Chapter 12: Genesis Food

The atmosphere in the inner palace was somewhat stifling. Zhou Qing's expression was dark while murder surged in his eyes. It was clear that he was now full of killing intent due to king Qi's actions.

However, Zhou Qing ultimately gritted his teeth and restraint his killing intent. This was because the current king Qi was also very powerful. Moreover, the Great Wu Empire secretly supported him. If Zhou Qing was to openly declare war, even if he won, their Great Zhou's many years of recovery would be wasted. When that happened, the internal troubles and outside hostility facing Great Zhou would cause it to be wiped out.

King Qi needed to be eliminated, but this had to be done step by step. The current Great Zhou could not afford too much turmoil.

Zhou Qing deeply breathed in and slowly said, "There is still half a year to the class ranking exam. Who has the best chance of obtaining the top rank this time?"

Chu Tianyang was silent for a while before he replied, "There are indeed some pretty good saplings amongst this batch of students, but I'm afraid that the most outstanding one is B class' Qi Yue. He has already opened his sixth meridian channel."

"Qi Yue..." It was impossible to tell whether Zhou Qing was angry or happy as he said in a low voice, "King Qi's two sons are truly talented."

Qi Yue was the second of king Qi's two sons.

"So it looks like first place will land in Qi Yue's hands?"

Chu Tianyang mumbled to himself a little after hearing this before he replied, "That might not be the case. Our Great Zhou Institute still has a genius that is even more outstanding than Qi Yue. If she enters the A class, there might be a possibility of contesting against Qi Yue half a year later."

"Oh?" Zhou Qing was slightly taken aback. A student that was even more talented than Qi

Yue in the Great Zhou Institute?

Chu Tianyang chuckled before looking to Zhou Yuan as he grinned and said, "Could your majesty have forgotten his highness little girlfriend, Su Youwei?"

Zhou Yuan was somewhat embarrassed by Chu Tianyang's teasing laughter. The former's face was slightly red as he replied, "Youwei is a friend, not a girlfriend!"

Zhou Qing also understood at this moment and suddenly said, "You mean the little lass that Yuan'er recommended into the institute right?"

Chu Tianyang nodded and said, "Yes, she is called Su Youwei. However, she has already opened her third meridian channel. Although she entered the institute a little later than usual, she will surely be able to take one of the top spots in this year's newcomer exam."

Zhou Qing exclaimed in surprise. "Already opened her third meridian channel?" This speed was indeed rather quick. At this rate, she might open all eight meridian channels in a year and reach the Qi Nourishing stage.

The little lass called Su Youwei was indeed rather talented and her prospects practically limitless.

"Looks like Yuan'er has unearthed a genius for Great Zhou." Zhou Qing smiled at Zhou Yuan.

Chu Tianyang also smiled. Soon after however, he said in a somewhat worried manner, "But according to the information I have gathered, Qi Yue has come into contact with Su Youwei in hopes of drawing her over to their side. If he succeeds, I'm afraid that Su Youwei will join the B class after the newcomer exam."

He then looked towards Zhou Yuan as he smiled and said, "Hence, another reason why I came here was to ask for your highness help. At the minimum, I hope that you can help our A class get a stable hold on Su Youwei."