Chapter 231: The Day After

The next morning, Su Cheng was leaning against the wide bed in the hotel room.

At this moment, the sky was just starting to brighten. Sunlight shone on Qian Renxue beside him, illuminating a few strands of hair scattered on her cheek with a brilliant golden glow. Her delicate, fair face combined with this light created a vivid and lasting picture.

Su Cheng's expression was gentle, his gaze falling on her snow-white shoulder and the graceful curve that emerged from beneath the thin quilt.

On the side of that curve, a small red mole added a touch of liveliness to her sculpted body.

However, his eyes were somewhat unfocused, as if he were lost in thought.

After last night, Qian Renxue, having exhausted herself, had quickly fallen into a deep sleep.

Usually, as a soul master, unless one's spiritual power is completely depleted, sleep is rarely used to recover energy, as meditation is far more efficient.

However, Qian Renxue had started saying all kinds of things towards the end, clearly somewhat delirious.

Although she had two souls within her, she had only one body, and their senses were shared, so the mental fatigue was not much different.

In fact, because her primary soul experienced everything from both a third-person and first-person perspective, her exhaustion was even greater.

At this level of fatigue, sleep proved to be more effective.

Su Cheng, on the other hand, was fine.

His physique was stronger, and he had been fully in control throughout the process, not feeling any mental fatigue.

In fact, he felt more exhilarated than tired, and was not entirely satisfied by the end.

If it weren't for Qian Renxue's extremely low energy state, he might have wanted to continue a few more times.

As he looked at that red mole, Su Cheng was contemplating other matters.

Last night, during their time in the night sky, Qian Renxue's aura had changed significantly.

Taking her high up to overlook the continent was intentional.

Though he wasn't sure how effective it would be, the broader perspective should have had a positive impact on her.

Most differences arise from different perspectives and understandings.

When one stands higher and sees further and more comprehensively, it naturally mitigates some of the original conflicts.

As expected, there was indeed an effect last night.

At that moment, the two distinct auras within Qian Renxue had shown signs of deep integration.

If her earliest self-created soul skill, "Divine Judgment," could be called stage one, then the "Seraph" and "Fallen Angel" forms she achieved after practicing innate techniques might be considered stage two.

But these were clearly not her final forms. Once she completed the cultivation of "Heaven's Descent," there would likely be a significant boost in her power.

However, there was no need to rush cultivation.

Su Cheng believed in Qian Renxue's talent.

With the influence of two powerful souls, her comprehension would only be stronger than before.

Even without yesterday's additional insight, further advancement would only be a matter of time.

In fact, what Su Cheng was thinking about most at the moment were a few words exchanged between them last night.

"Doing this, we might have a child, right?"

"Do you want to have a child with me?"

"I do."

"…"

Due to the innate power within him, Su Cheng had far greater control over his essence than ordinary soul masters and could manage such things.

But honestly, he didn't really want a child right now.

This world wasn't friendly, and his future was unclear. In Su Cheng's view, it wasn't the best time.

With his current power, he was indeed fearless on the Douluo Continent with the Dragon King dormant. In a short time, he could even make significant progress, making his regular combat power surpass even Titled Douluo.

However, without leaving this planet, he wouldn't truly be free.

Even his lifespan would eventually come to an end.

But if he chose to leave this continent, while gaining freedom, he would also lose its protection.

The gap in power between the human realm and the divine realm was immense, like two completely different worlds.

The invincible power in the human realm was only bottom-tier in the divine realm.

In his third simulation, he had merely touched the threshold of a second-level god.

In the future, he might have a chance to reach the level of a first-level god, but what about the god kings beyond that?

The five god kings of the divine realm were on a completely different level from ordinary gods.

The two old god kings, the Shura God King and the Destroyer God King, were particularly terrifyingly powerful.

Su Cheng wasn't saying he had to be at odds with these beings.

But often, one's path determines one's stance.

His path had never been about becoming a god.

Once one becomes a god, they will be subject to the constraints of the divine realm, finding it difficult to break free, perhaps even less enjoyable than staying here on the Douluo Continent.

If one chooses not to become a god, it's hard to say how the so-called Divine Realm Committee would view someone like him, a "deviant."

"Child?"

With this thought, Su Cheng sighed.

He gently stroked the soft golden hair of the beautiful woman beside him.

In that moment, he truly felt moved.

The expression and attitude on Qian Renxue's face, along with the maternal radiance emanating from her, made Su Cheng's heart tremble and lose focus.

Perhaps it was related to her childhood experiences.

Unlike the carefree and uninhibited second personality, the person in front of him had a more rational and restrained personality, with richer emotions, and a deeper longing for familial love.

Qian Daoliu treated her well, of course, but he couldn't replace the place of parents in their children's hearts.

Qian Xunji would definitely cherish his only daughter, but with his personality, Su Cheng didn't think he could be a good father.

As for Bibi Dong, there was no need to say more; Qian Renxue's current situation was mainly her responsibility.

If it weren't for the lack of family affection, Qian Renxue probably wouldn't have resolutely chosen to go undercover in the Heaven Dou Empire at such a young age.

In the end, it was still about wanting to prove oneself to parents, wanting them to pay more attention.

At this moment, Qian Renxue, who was sleeping beside him, suddenly moved her eyebrows slightly, then slowly opened her eyes. Her golden pupils immediately focused on Su Cheng's face, who was shirtless.

"Teacher?"

She reached up to pull the thin blanket covering her body, concealing the exposed spring light, her pretty face slightly blushing.

Although she had just woken up in an ordinary hotel room, she couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness as if she were at home.

"You're awake?"

"Yeah." She nodded lightly, reaching out to hold the hand beside her.

"How is she?" Su Cheng's expression subtly changed, a hint of playful smile in his eyes.

"She?" Qian Renxue couldn't help but chuckle at his words, "She's fine, quite spirited."

While gloating, she also felt a bit fortunate.

Last night, during the intense activity, that person seemed to have said everything, whether appropriate or not, and even started calling out various terms towards the end.

Although it was another soul that manifested outwardly last night, if the roles were reversed and it was her own soul, she might have behaved even more embarrassingly, not knowing what nonsense would come out of her mouth.

After all, at that time, her consciousness was also muddled, and her mouth kept spouting nonsense.

Thinking about this, there was a hint of reproach in her gaze as she looked at Su Cheng.

In her impression, her teacher wasn't such an unserious person.

Of course, besides reproach, there was also more anticipation.

The feeling from last night was really comfortable.

"Well, as long as everything's fine." Su Cheng nodded unconsciously and continued, "Remind her not to act so recklessly next time and to address me as 'big brother' when she comes out again."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Renxue's aura underwent a violent fluctuation.

The color of her pupils flickered with a golden-black light, and after a long time, it calmed down again, stabilizing back into its radiant golden color.

"Are you planning to leave Martial Soul City with Bibi Dong today? Shall we go back now?" Qian Renxue lightly pursed her lips, her gaze towards Su Cheng carrying a hint of reluctance.

She also didn't pay attention to the black-clothed figure in their spiritual sea, who was currently flushed with rage and helplessness.

In her opinion, the other party was just putting on a show.

Their bodies couldn't restrain them, and if they wanted to vent their anger, she could completely manifest in the outside world as spiritual beings.

So, in the end, that person was just feeling shy.

"Well, there's no rush." Su Cheng looked back at her and smiled lightly. "We'll go back whenever you say so. Whether we handle Bibi Dong's matters sooner or later doesn't really matter."

There was no need to rush about Bibi Dong and Zhu Zhuqing's matters at this moment.

There was no need to say much about Bibi Dong; she was stable now, and the erosion of the Rakshasa God's power had already been stopped. There was no significant difference in time.

As for Zhu Zhuqing, she had only been to the City of Slaughter for a little over a year, and there was still quite some time before reaching the time limit.

The challenges in the Hell Slaughter Arena became increasingly difficult as time went on.

And for Zhu Zhuqing, since she chose this path, she had already prepared herself.

She already had the temperament and determination to become strong.

Su Cheng could guide her, but he wouldn't hide any potential risks from her. This was also a form of respect for her.

Zhu Zhuqing was the Hell White Tiger with the Living Ribbed Wings, not a canary trapped in a cage.