Even Elementary School Students Can Smelt Refined Iron!

East Sea School is an important asset for Ye Tian, and the students here are all ordinary civilians, without any combat ability.

If there were no soldiers to guard them and intruders barged in, it would be like sheep entering a wolf's den, with slaughter waiting to happen.

"Stop, unauthorized people are not allowed to enter." The militia held out a hand to stop them as everyone stepped forward.

"Blind fools! How dare you block our way!" yelled a eunuch with a high-pitched, shrill voice, even sharper than Ode's.

The militia sneered, "It's our duty to protect the students. If you think you're capable, go ahead and barge in!"

"Annoying!" The eunuch instantly displayed his three soul rings, two yellow and one purple, prepared to teach the impudent soldier a lesson.

Little did he know, in the shadows, several pitch-black sniper rifles had already silently aimed at them.

If he dared to make a move, the entire caravan would turn into a pile of corpses.

At this moment, a slightly feminine male voice came from the central carriage:

"We're here incognito, not to flaunt our power."

The voice was devoid of emotion yet carried authority.

The eunuch immediately quieted down and retreated silently.

From the central carriage, two beautiful maidservants were the first to step out. One lifted the curtain while the other placed a stool draped in golden silk.

Then, a tall blond youth stepped out of the carriage.

With graceful steps, he walked down onto the stool and then onto the ground.

Seeing this person dismount, Ye Tian, who had been following silently, glanced sideways.

Although he had never seen Qian Renxue, the aura made it clear that this must be her.

Of course, her current identity was Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Ye Tian took a quick glance at Qian Renxue's chest and couldn't help but marvel inwardly.

She must have gone to great lengths to bind her large chest so flat.

It's lucky that Heaven Dou City is located in the cold north, where the cold weather lasts most of the year.

And the nobility tends to wear robes.

Otherwise, no matter how tightly bound, her exaggeratedly large chest muscles would expose her disguise to the Heaven Dou Empire's nobility.

Since Qian Renxue had already come down from the carriage, Ye Tian couldn't keep hiding.

He dismounted and walked over to the militia guarding the school, gesturing with his hands, "This is an important figure from Heaven Dou City, so don't be rude."

Seeing Ye Tian's face, the militia's tense expressions relaxed.

They had intended to give Ye Tian a salute, but hearing his words, they decided against it.

An important figure from Heaven Dou City?

That's no good news.

Young Master Ye Tian had always advised them that in front of important figures, it's best to stay humble and show as little as possible.

The two militiamen exchanged glances and stepped back.

"And who are you?" Qian Renxue looked at Ye Tian indifferently and asked.

Before Ye Tian could reply, Ode stepped forward obsequiously and said softly, "Your Highness, this is Ye Tian. He is the owner of Butterfly Farm and also the principal of East Sea School."

Upon hearing the name Ye Tian, Qian Renxue remembered him.

Some days ago, when she came to East Sea City, she had considered staying at Butterfly Farm.

She'd heard his name once or twice from her subordinates.

But after arriving in East Sea City, she decided instead to inspect this school for commoners.

Unexpectedly, this Ye Tian had now become the principal of East Sea School.

Qian Renxue didn't believe in such coincidences.

She could guess the true situation.

Most likely, this Ye Tian was trying to curry favor with her as the Crown Prince.

And Qian Gu shizen had likely taken bribes from Ye Tian to arrange his position as her welcoming party.

Since she had decided against going to the farm, this Ye Tian had craftily transformed himself into the school principal.

This made Qian Renxue frown slightly. She despised those who pursued fame and flattery.

But her purpose here was to inspect the conditions of the people, so she would overlook such petty sycophants for now.

Giving Ye Tian a glance, she said with indifference, "Since you're the school's principal, take me on a tour."

"Yes, Your Highness," Ye Tian replied with a slight bow, though he felt a bit reluctant inside.

He quietly planned where to take Qian Renxue.

East Sea School was large, offering everything from early education at age six to vocational training at eighteen.

Aside from the highly classified firearms manufacturing course, which wasn't on campus, the school included everything from basic animal husbandry to complex metallurgy, shipbuilding, and medical training.

As they walked, Ye Tian couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

For the past month, East Sea City had been bustling.

First, the elite scouts of Spirit Hall had visited, and now even Qian Renxue was here.

If there were no conspiracy behind it, even he wouldn't believe it.

A thorough investigation was necessary.

Otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to sleep peacefully.

After some thought, Ye Tian decided to take Qian Renxue to the elementary school division first.

To avoid exposing the school's advanced technology, he'd let a bunch of little kids do the job.

For someone like Qian Renxue, this group of kids would likely be ideal.

The elementary school division was in the westernmost part of the school, with its own separate courtyard.

It also had the largest student population in East Sea School.

"I'd better make sure Qian Renxue thinks the entire East Sea School is just for elementary education so that the school's true capabilities remain hidden."

Ye Tian thought to himself.

However, before they reached the elementary courtyard, he heard a clanging noise coming from within.

Puzzled, Ye Tian stepped forward and stopped a female teacher holding a book, preparing to give a lesson.

"What's going on? Why is it so noisy in the elementary school division?"

The female teacher, seeing that it was Ye Tian, immediately smiled.

At East Sea School, everyone saw Ye Tian as an idol.

The female teacher was no exception, and she respectfully answered, "Young Master Ye Tian, according to the teaching schedule, this is the elementary school's internship week. Each student receives a piece of iron ore and is tasked with smelting it into a piece of refined iron as their weekly assignment."

Upon hearing this, Ode scoffed and sneered to Qian Renxue,

"This school's teaching is absurd! Refined iron is extremely difficult to produce, and even master blacksmiths can't guarantee success in a single attempt. How could a bunch of elementary kids manage it?"

Typical of a shady school. If even young children have no common sense, do the teachers?

It seems like these teachers at East Sea School are also ignorant.

This isn't teaching—it's practically training them to lie!

Qian Renxue, with a calm expression, glanced at Ye Tian ahead.

"I'd like to see how they manage to smelt refined iron."

Hearing this, Ye Tian quickly stepped forward to wave her off. "Your Highness, that was just a joke. It's impossible for elementary students to smelt refined iron."

He had forgotten it was the elementary school's internship week.

Elementary students smelting refined iron was indeed shocking.

It would be best if Qian Renxue remained skeptical, allowing him to cancel the internship temporarily to avoid exposing their techniques.

"A joke? Daring to deceive the Crown Prince is a serious crime!"

A brawny guard, Little Shunzi, stood by Qian Renxue's side and sneered at Ye Tian.

"If we don't see refined iron today, you'll be in trouble!"

(End of Chapter)

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