Terra Su smiled faintly and said, "I hope the Crown Prince has brought me the Ice and Snow Cold Cicada this time. Otherwise, I have other matters to attend to and won't be able to entertain the Crown Prince."
The Crown Prince immediately showed a hint of distress. "Brother Terra, it's not that I don't want to bring you the Ice and Snow Cold Cicada. It's just that it's kept in the secret vault of the royal estate, and without a legitimate reason, I can't access it. Even if I wanted to show it to you, it's impossible."
"However, Brother Terra, I have brought you some other good news today," the Crown Prince said with a smile.
"What good news?"
"Have you heard of the annual Autumn Hunt of the royal estate?" the Crown Prince asked.
"Autumn Hunt of the royal estate?" Terra Su indeed hadn't heard of it.
"Hehe, Brother Terra, you haven't been in Anyang City for long, so it's normal not to know about it. The Autumn Hunt is an event held annually by Marquis Anyang's estate. Not only do all the royal estate's young members participate, but young talents from prominent families in Anyang City are also invited."
"I see."
Terra Su nodded.
The Crown Prince took a deep breath and said, "The Autumn Hunt is scheduled for three days from now. Brother Terra, I want to invite you to join me in the hunt."
"Invite me?"
Terra Su was slightly surprised and smiled, "Why does the Crown Prince want to invite me?"
"To be honest, Brother Terra, the annual Autumn Hunt is not just an event for young members to hone their skills. It's also an opportunity for Marquis Anyang to assess us princes."
The Crown Prince continued, "During the hunt, each prince invites some young talents they have good relations with to form a team. At the end, the prince whose team captures the most prey gets the chance to listen to Marquis Anyang's teachings for three days."
"Brother Terra, this opportunity is very important to me. I must seize it, but the Third Prince is also eyeing it eagerly. So, Brother Terra, you must help me."
Terra Su understood that the so-called opportunity to listen to Marquis Anyang's teachings was not just about the teachings. It meant that the prince would greatly close the distance with Marquis Anyang, sending a signal to the major families in Anyang City that this prince's chances of becoming the heir had significantly increased.
So, it was no wonder the Crown Prince valued this Autumn Hunt so much.
"Why is the Crown Prince so sure I can help you?"
Terra Su asked. In fact, there was no shortage of Transforming Realm talents in the major families of Anyang City. With the Crown Prince's abilities, it shouldn't be difficult to recruit a few to team up with him.
Yet he specifically came to Anyang Academy to find him, indicating he valued Terra Su highly.
"Brother Terra, I did find a few other helpers, but there's always been a voice inside telling me that if I don't come to you, I will regret it in the future," the Crown Prince said sincerely. "Anyway, participating in this Autumn Hunt can only benefit you. The hunt takes place in a royal hunting ground, which is usually off-limits to outsiders. The hunting ground is filled with monster beasts specially trained by the royal estate to hone the skills of its young members. It's an excellent place for real combat practice."
"An opportunity to hone my skills?"
Terra Su was tempted. He needed a chance for real combat practice.
If he could gain some insights during the practice, it would lay a solid foundation for his future breakthrough into the Transforming Realm, making his path smoother.
"I can participate, but I have one condition," Terra Su said with a slight smile.
"What condition?" The Crown Prince's spirit lifted. As long as Terra Su's condition wasn't too excessive, he could meet it, as long as Terra Su agreed to join the hunt and team up with him.
"The condition is simple. I want to bring two friends to the hunt. Please reserve spots for them," Terra Su said with a faint smile.
"Of course, of course!" The Crown Prince hadn't expected Terra Su's condition to be so simple and agreed immediately.
"Since the Crown Prince has graciously invited me, it would be impolite to refuse," Terra Su said with a smile.
"Great, great, great." The Crown Prince, in his excitement, repeated the word "great" three times. "Brother Terra, three days from now at dawn, I'll be waiting for you and your friends at the plaza in front of the royal estate."
After saying a few more words, the Crown Prince left excitedly.
Once the Crown Prince had left, Terra Su summoned a servant from the academy and instructed them to notify Gu Qianyin and Julian Xue to prepare for the Autumn Hunt.
Then, Terra Su also packed up and left.
Since he was going to participate in the hunt, necessary preparations were essential. Terra Su never fought a battle unprepared.
He first went to the commercial street in Anyang City and bought some essentials for the journey. He also visited the Clear Elixir Pavilion, but Bruce Sun wasn't there this time. Terra Su just bought some items at the counter and left.
As he walked out of the Clear Elixir Pavilion, he suddenly heard a voice scolding from his right, "I've told you, this isn't a clinic, just a shop. Even if you kneel here forever, we can't help you. Move along, we're just shopkeepers, not doctors."
"Please, sir, I know this shop is under the Alchemy Guild. Could you help invite an alchemist from the guild? My brother is really sick, and I have money. Could you please make an exception?"
"Sigh, why can't you understand? We're just a shop. If you want an alchemist, go to the Alchemy Guild yourself. We're not messengers."
"I've been to the Alchemy Guild, but I don't know anyone there. I can't find a way to seek treatment," the young man said, frustrated. "Can't you at least help pass a message? My brother, he…"
"How many times do I have to tell you, no means no!" The shopkeeper was also losing patience and waved him away. "If you don't leave, I'll call the guards!"
Terra Su recognized the young man's voice and approached. "Is it you?"
This young man was one of the three young men Terra Su had encountered during his first training in the Rising Sun Mountains, who were being chased by the Iron Armor Gate.
At that time, to thank Terra Su for helping them escape, they had given him one of their two Jade Fruits.
Terra Su remembered they were from the He family in Yellow Stone City, and this young man seemed to be the eldest of the three brothers.
The young man heard the voice, turned around, and immediately recognized Terra Su. "Is it you?"
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