Qian Renxue, under the guise of being the Crown Prince of the Tian Dou Empire, invited Su Yun for a private meeting.
Although Su Yun was unsure of the former's intentions, he eventually accepted the invitation. After informing Chrysanthemum Douluo and the others, he boarded the carriage sent to pick him up.
The carriage passed through streets and alleys, finally stopping at the entrance of a residence.
This place was one of Qian Renxue's residences in the imperial city, secluded from the bustling markets and rarely visited, making it an ideal location for a private meeting.
Upon alighting from the carriage, Su Yun immediately saw Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, waiting at the entrance of the residence, seemingly having stood there for quite a while.
"Greetings, Your Highness," Su Yun said, bowing to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue descended the steps to greet him, smiling gently, "Brother Su Yun, there's no need for such formalities. Your status as the Pope's disciple puts you on an equal footing with me, so please, no more bowing."
Hearing this, Su Yun refrained from further formalities, politely asking, "Thank you, Your Highness. May I know why you have invited me here alone?"
While speaking, Su Yun's gaze occasionally swept around the surroundings.
As soon as he had stepped off the carriage, his invisible soul power had begun spreading quietly, integrating with the weeds in the cracks of the ground and sensing information inside and outside the residence.
Although he was unsure of Qian Renxue's purpose, being prepared was always wise.
Qian Renxue, upon hearing Su Yun's question, didn't answer directly. Instead, she moved aside to let him pass, saying with a faint smile, "Let's go inside and talk."
Su Yun then followed Qian Renxue into the residence.
The decor of the residence was fitting for the identity of Xue Qinghe, displaying a noble elegance. However, these things held little value for Su Yun, who didn't pay much attention to them.
Soon, they arrived at a pavilion next to a pond, illuminated by the cold moonlight. The pond's surface, calm as a mirror, was occasionally disturbed by fish jumping, breaking the tranquility.
After sitting down, Su Yun received information from the assimilated weeds around him, indicating no sense of ambush.
This slightly relieved Su Yun, but he remained cautious. His current abilities were ineffective against top-notch experts who concealed their aura, such as the Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupine Douluo accompanying Qian Renxue.
"So, Brother Su Yun, what do you think of me?" Not long after sitting down, Qian Renxue threw her first question at Su
Yun.
Su Yun responded with a smile, "Your Highness's actions are well-known in Spirit City. Many commoners praise you highly. Your Highness can certainly be considered a role model among the royal heirs of the Tian Dou Empire."
Flattery was something anyone could do.
Besides, Su Yun knew from the original story that Qian Renxue managed to emerge victorious in the power struggle within the Tian Dou royal family, not only because of her actions against other heirs but also due to her formidable abilities.
His flattery seemed to amuse Qian Renxue, who nodded and said, "Thank you for your praise."
Internally, she thought: Despite being that woman's disciple, his approach is entirely different from hers. He likes to flatter, subtly bridging the gap between himself and others.
Originally, Qian Renxue's interest in Su Yun stemmed merely from reports that her unwillingly acknowledged mother had taken a new disciple. Her interest intensified and turned into astonishment after Su Yun entered Tian Dou City and fell under her observation.
Su Yun, at the age of ten, broke through the 30th level of soul power.
He nearly single-handedly defeated Dai Weisi, the heir of the Star Luo royal family.
Moreover, Qian Renxue learned from her intelligence that Su Yun had recently subdued Dugu Bo and even helped him break through a long-standing bottleneck, reaching the 92nd level of soul power!
Only after the Snake Lance Douluo, who was hiding in the shadows, witnessed the change in Dugu Bo's aura did she believe it was Su Yun's doing.
What confirmed her belief were the assessments of Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's aura changes by the Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupine Douluo.
Unfathomable!
The evaluation of these two Titled Douluos made Qian Renxue's pupils constrict, her expression changing dramatically: Perhaps Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo have also broken through their limits, becoming beings with soul power at the 96th level!
Qian Dao Liu had informed Qian Renxue about the difficulty of breaking through each level after reaching the 95th level of a Titled Douluo.
She was aware of the challenges involved; otherwise, with the strength of the Spirit Hall, why would there be only a few Titled Douluos above the 95th level?
And the catalyst for all these changes was none other than Su Yun sitting before her.
Qian Renxue, looking intently at Su Yun, made a decision in her heart.
She wanted to snatch this boy from that woman's hands.
Qian Renxue had a premonition that if she could have Su Yun in her grasp, her future would undergo a dramatic transformation.
With this thought, Qian Renxue suddenly asked, "Brother Su Yun, what do you think of the Tian Dou Empire?"
Su Yun replied without hesitation, "Prosperous and peaceful, a dynasty lasting a thousand years. With Emperor X
ue Ye and Your Highness at the helm, the Tian Dou Empire will surely flourish for millennia."
"Anyway, you're going to launch a coup and seize power in the future, so I might as well say whatever," Su Yun thought to himself.
Qian Renxue smiled at his response, aware of his exaggeration, and then posed her direct question: "Then, what do you think is better, your Spirit Hall or the Tian Dou Empire?"
Hearing Qian Renxue's question, Su Yun immediately understood the implication behind her words. He looked straight into Qian Renxue's eyes, asking meaningfully, "Your Highness specially invited me for a private meeting and asked such a question. Could it be that you wish to recruit me?"
Straight to the point!
Qian Renxue was quite pleased with Su Yun's directness.
Seeing that Su Yun had pierced through her intentions, she no longer concealed her purpose and nodded slightly, "Indeed, that is my intention."
Su Yun asked with a smile, "Your Highness just said that my status as the Pope's disciple is almost equal to yours. Why would I have any reason to abandon the Spirit Hall and join the Tian Dou Empire's camp?"
"It's not the Tian Dou Empire's camp," Qian Renxue gently shook her head and softly said, "I am inviting you to join my camp."
"Your camp?" Su Yun raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
Could it be that Qian Renxue wanted to recruit him under her true identity?
Before Su Yun could ponder further, Qian Renxue clapped her hands lightly, and the next moment, two figures in black robes appeared abruptly beneath the pavilion, with no trace of excess aura exposed.
Seeing the two unfamiliar figures, Su Yun's pupils shrank as he immediately guessed their identity.
Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupine Douluo stood before Su Yun, reinforcing the fact that he was still unable to detect the presence of Titled Douluos with his current methods.
"Your Highness, who are these two?" Su Yun pretended not to recognize Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupine Douluo, deliberately asking Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue casually replied, "These two are my personal guards, and they are also Titled Douluo level experts."
Su Yun feigned shock, exaggerating a gasp, "I have often heard that the Crown Prince of the Tian Dou Empire keeps a low profile. Seeing this today proves the rumors true."
"Your Highness has secretly cultivated two Titled Douluos for the Tian Dou Empire. I am immensely impressed."
"But why would you reveal such a secret in front of a disciple of the Spirit Hall's Pope? Aren't you afraid that I will spread this information?"
At Su Yun's words, both Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupine Douluo fixed their oppressive gazes on him, making him feel a pressure in his chest. However, they withdrew their gaze at Qian Renxue's admonishing look.
"I'm not afraid."
"Why not?"
"I just am not."
Su Yun internally rolled his eyes, observing Qian Renxue's confident demeanor. He started to suspect that Qian Renxue might also be from Blue Star like him.
Seeing Su Yun's puzzled expression, Qian Renxue decided to reveal her true identity, "Alright, my real identity is not Xue Qinghe."
Publicly revealing her identity?
Su Yun acted incredulous at Qian Renxue's revelation, "Your Highness must be joking."
Qian Renxue shook her head, "I am not joking, Su Yun. Like you, I also come from the Spirit Hall."
"However, unlike you, who belong to the Pope's Hall under the Pope's command, I am from the Worship Hall, overseen by the worshippers of the Spirit Hall."
"My name is Qian Renxue, the daughter of the previous Pope."
As she spoke, a golden light shone inside the pavilion. Qian Renxue released her Six-Winged Angel spirit and removed her disguise, revealing her cold and stunning face.
"Now, do you believe my identity?" Qian Renxue's voice changed to a cold female tone, her lips curving into a smile, pleased with Su Yun's 'shocked' expression.
Her undercover plan in the Tian Dou Empire was known only to the Titled Douluos in the Spirit Hall.
Even as Bibi Dong's disciple, Su Yun wouldn't have been informed of her identity without permission.
"Su, I know your identity. I am Snake Lance Douluo, and this is Porcupine Douluo, both of us are the personal guards of the young lady," said Snake Lance Douluo, introducing himself and Porcupine Douluo.
"Six-Winged Angel spirit..." Su Yun muttered, gazing at the six white wings behind Qian Renxue.
"This is a spirit only inheritors of the Spirit Hall can possess. Others cannot fake it. I believe you must
know this, being in the Spirit Hall," Qian Renxue said with a laugh.
After a long silence, Su Yun, puzzled by Qian Renxue's intention to recruit him, asked, "Since you're also from the Spirit Hall, isn't it inappropriate to poach from your own team? Especially from my teacher, the Pope?"
Qian Renxue smiled lightly, "There's nothing inappropriate about it. For a rare talent like you, you are precisely what I need."
"The Pope can give you everything, and so can I, as long as you join my camp."
"As for any fear of the Pope's retribution, you needn't worry. As long as I'm alive, she can't touch you."
Nonsense! With a 99th-level Qian Dao Liu behind you and being her own daughter, of course, you aren't afraid.
If I foolishly 'defect', Bibi Dong would definitely turn me into potato chips!
"If you have any conditions, feel free to mention them. As long as I can, I will agree," Qian Renxue added.
She had always been unhesitant in recruiting talents at any cost, hence having countless loyal followers in the Tian Dou Empire.
Oh?
Surprised, Su Yun asked, "Any conditions?"
"Of course," Qian Renxue affirmed with a nod.
"Alright, then I want you to be my woman."
Su Yun's blunt words changed the expressions of Qian Renxue and the two Titled Douluos.
"What did you say?!" Qian Renxue's delicate face shifted, her eyes narrowing coldly, "Su Yun, do you know what you're saying?"
Su Yun blinked, "Yes, I do."
Qian Renxue clenched her fists, her gaze coldly fixed on Su Yun, "Then how dare you speak such disrespectful words!"
"Let alone that I aspire to achieve a godly status in the future, I have no interest in earthly love."
"Moreover, there's a twenty-year age difference between us!"
Qian Renxue flicked her sleeve, huffing, "Aside from this condition and anything related to me, you can propose any other conditions."
As she spoke, her chest heaved slightly, clearly angered by Su Yun's words.
Facing her response, Su Yun could only joke, "Miss Qian, you can't have your cake and eat it too."
Unaware of the double meaning in Su Yun's words, Qian Renxue retorted, "Don't think I don't know about your affairs in the Spirit Hall. Besides Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena, now you've involved Dugu Bo's granddaughter."
"Being entangled with so many women at a young age, be careful not to hinder your cultivation progress."
As she spoke, Qian Renxue felt something amiss.
According to her intelligence, Su Yun's soul power cultivation speed seemed to be increasing ever faster in the past two years, almost as if it was directly proportional to the number of girls around him.
Dammit!
Even if I agreed to be with him, I would never allow other women near him!
Wait.
Why am I even thinking about this?
(End of Chapter)
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