At some point, Ye Lingling, who had brushed past Qian Renxue, turned around.
In her blue, lifeless eyes, there was an unusual hint of curiosity as she looked at Qian Renjue's departing figure.
The white robe with silver embroidery he wore had a prominent and very noticable blood-red jade pendant hanging at his waist.
As she passed Qian Renjue earlier, Ye Lingling couldn't help but glance sideways.
She caught a fleeting glimpse of red.
Though she couldn't see clearly, it stirred a strong sense of familiarity.
Noticing the surprise in Qian Renjue's eyes, Ye Lingling's long lashes fluttered slightly as she watched Qian Renjue and Qian Renxue leave.
She standing there quietly and did not follow them.
Disappointment involuntarily surfaced in her eyes.
Where was that person who could replace her grandfather, accompany her, and protect her?!
Is he gonna break his promise like her grandfather?
Ye Lingling's eyes flashed with a hint of sorrow and nostalgia.
After Qian Renjue and the others disappeared from view, Ye Lingling turned around and began to leave along her usual path.
Her steps, once steady, now seemed somewhat aimless.
The leaving youth and the bright red pendant had left her heart unsettled for a long time.
...
"Jue, are you feeling regret for not speaking to her?"
A moment after leaving, Qian Renxue, with a look of surprise and a hint of teasing, spoke.
"No, just a bit puzzled."
Qian Renjue shook his head.
He wasn't sure if Ye Lingling had noticed his identity.
He asked Qian Renxue in confusion, "Sister, she turned around and was looking at us just now."
"Hmm?"
Qian Renxue looked back, but Ye Lingling's figure was already out of sight.
"Could it be that she saw your red jade pendant?"
"Maybe."
Qian Renjue nodded slightly.
"Then why didn't she come over to say hello? Did she dislike my brother?"
Qian Renxue said with a hint of mockery.
Qian Renjue rolled his eyes. "Sister, I didn't greet her either."
"And if she didn't like me, according to our agreement, she should have taken back the jade pendant."
"That's not acceptable!"
Qian Renxue's playful demeanor vanished.
She said seriously, "Even if we need to break off the engagement, it should be us who initiate it!"
"…"
Qian Renjue could only smile helplessly.
"Sister, we should leave now. It's not good to attract attention."
"Alright."
Qian Renxue nodded and took Qian Renjue's arm as they headed down the mountain.
She comforted him, "Jue, you don't need to worry too much about this. You're still young."
"I know."
Qian Renjue nodded.
But he was left with other question—perhaps Ye Lingling hadn't seen the pendant clearly?
"Sister, is anyone causing trouble for the Ye family?"
"Don't worry, Grandpa has already instructed the Spirit Hall branch here."
Qian Renxue answered with a smile.
Recalling how Qian Daoliu had spared no effort for the Qian family, she added, "If possible, Jue, try your best. Grandpa is looking forward for 'it'."
Qian Renxue hugged Qian Renjue's arm closely.
The Qian family indeed needed heir.
Anyway, she would never marry as no one would be more outstanding or important than Jue.
"I understand."
Thinking about Qian Daoliu's insistence on choosing young lady from a portrait, Qian Renjue felt a headache coming on.
...
When they returned to the poisonous valley, Qian Renjue began to harvest the celestial herbs, leaving only the roots.
He didn't have the Spatial Storage Treasure or the Life Ring.
But he had the time-stopping system space, which was better than any method to prevent medicine from losing its potency.
They were gonna leave in a few days.
There wasn't enough time to refine the pills here, so he would have to take them back to refine.
After putting away the Snow Swan Kiss...
Qian Renjue stood up as Qian Renxue's voice reached his ears.
"Jue, this is the last celestial herb. Keep it properly"
The herb Qian Renxue handed over looked unremarkable.
It was entirely green, with three snow-white leaves in the center, each seemingly covered with morning dew.
This was the "Full Moon Autumn Dew,".
It can be said that this is the key of Tang San for becoming the Sea God.
Realizing this, Qian Renjue suddenly remembered something important that he had previously overlooked.
"Jue, what's wrong?"
Qian Renxue waved the "Full Moon Autumn Dew" in front of Qian Renjue's face
"Sister, be careful."
Qian Renjue quickly reached out, worried that the precious dew hanging on it might be dropped.
"It's not that fragile."
Qian Renxue giggled as she placed the herb into Qian Renjue's hands and continued, "Tell me, what were you thinking about just now?"
Qian Renjue stored the "Full Moon Autumn Dew" in the system space.
He then said, "I suddenly remembered that there's something I haven't done yet."
"What is it? Do you need my help?"
Qian Renxue asked with a smile.
Qian Renjue nodded and said solemnly, "Sister, I want the national treasure of the Heaven Dou Empire."
"That thing?!"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue immediately frowned.
It wasn't that she couldn't get it or didn't want to, but she was worried about what might be inside.
After all, that was the Heart of the Sea God!
"Jue, why do you want something like that?"
"Sister, that thing…"
Qian Renjue was about to explain, but the system's strange, unreasonable protective mechanism prevented him from speaking freely.
"Jue, what are you saying?"
Qian Renxue looked at Qian Renjue strangely and moved closer to him
Qian Renjue gave up struggling and hesitated for a moment.
He then grabbed Qian Renxue's shoulders.
The "Divine Oracle Reverse Mark" on his forehead appeared, and he looked at Qian Renxue earnestly.
"Sister, I don't know how to explain this soul skill of mine."
"But please trust me, okay?"
Qian Renxue was stunned.
Her purple eyes fixed on the black mark on Qian Renjue's forehead, her heart racing.
She could even feel divine power from there!
Could it be that Qian Renjue had received the legacy of some unknown god?
If that's the case...
All the strange things that Qian Renjue took out now make more sense
"Why wouldn't I believe Jue?"
After the shock, Qian Renxue smiled.
She was happy for Qian Renjue's opportunity
She gently hugged Qian Renjue, stood on tiptoe, and kissed his face, saying, "Don't worry, if it's what Jue wants, I will get it."
"Thank you, Sister."
Qian Renjue sighed in relief.
He also hugged Qian Renxue's waist and lightly kissed her delicate face.
Then, he quickly released her.
"Thats really rare of you."
Qian Renxue touched her wet face, smiling with satisfaction.
"Sister, you can take your time; I'm not in a hurry."
Qian Renjue retracted the mark on his forehead.
He knew the importance of the national treasure to the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Don't worry."
Qian Renxue smiled confidently.
"Did Jue forget that you've given me two 'Soul Controlling Pills'?"
Qian Renjue's eyes lit up with joy.
"Has Sister already…"
"Yes, now regardless of what you want, it is basically done."
Qian Renxue smiled sweetly.
As for the national treasure, it was just a matter of her saying a word.
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