Chapter -59.
"I..."
Just as Ye Chen was about to say something, a familiar voice popped into his head out of nowhere.
[Sign-in Goddess Mission is being issued]
[Target: Qian Renxue]
[Sign-in Mission: Help Qian Renxue successfully ascend to the throne of the Tiandou Empire]
[Mission Reward: Instantly gain 300% favorability with Qian Renxue upon completion.]
[Extra Reward: Receive a soul bone from the system, a rare 100,000-year external soul bone from the Split Heaven Sword Dragon, which can evolve infinitely as your soul power grows. Effect: Boosts all states by 100%, increases sword-type attack power by 80%, with the soul bone skill: Split Heaven Dragon Fall! (Requirement: Achieve unity of man and sword to transform the sword into a dragon)]
The system's voice rang in his mind, and Ye Chen couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement. He never imagined that this sign-in goddess mission would come with such an incredible soul bone reward—something that everyone in the Douluo Continent would dream of!
"Did you not hear me?"
A voice broke through his thoughts, and when Ye Chen snapped back to reality, he found Qian Renxue's face just inches away from his. Her clear eyes were studying him, and he jumped back in surprise, landing several meters away. Even though he knew she was Qian Renxue in disguise, being so close to someone who looked like a man was still a bit much for him.
"Am I really that ugly?"
Qian Renxue frowned slightly.
Ye Chen waved his hands with a grin, "No, it's just that I'm not really into 'men.'"
"Are you really not from the Spirit Hall?"
Qian Renxue pressed on.
"Of course not! In fact, the Pope is my master," Ye Chen replied earnestly, looking straight at her. "Let's find a different spot to chat, Prince Qinghe."
Qian Renxue nodded and led Ye Chen to her bedroom, or rather, Xue Qinghe's palace.
Once the door was closed, she assured him, "It's perfectly safe here, so don't worry."
Before she could finish, Ye Chen had already flopped onto a soft, large bed, the refreshing scent enveloping him. He stretched out lazily, feeling incredibly sleepy. The Extreme Fire Body was draining his energy as it fought against the 'Nine Corpse Transformation Brain Pill,' leaving him utterly exhausted by noon.
"Hey, get off my bed, or I could make you regret it with just a thought!"
Seeing Ye Chen sprawled out so casually, Qian Renxue felt a surge of irritation. If he weren't from the Spirit Hall and a disciple of the Pope, she would have easily dealt with him.
"I'm just so sleepy; let me catch a quick nap," Ye Chen yawned, tears of fatigue welling in his eyes. He felt too weak to even roll over and soon drifted into a deep sleep.
"How dare you be so rude? Get up! I still have questions for you!"
After a few attempts to wake him with no response, Qian Renxue frowned and, in a moment of frustration, grabbed Ye Chen's clothes and tossed him over ten meters.
But to her surprise, he landed like a sack of potatoes, snoring loudly without a care in the world.
"Is he really that deep in sleep?"
Qian Renxue didn't fully understand the effects of the 'Nine Corpses Transforming Brain Pill.' The whispers she had exchanged with Xue Ye earlier only gave her a quick way to deal with Ye Chen and a temporary fix for the pill's effects.
"Hey, wake up!"
After gently kicking him a few times and getting no reaction, Qian Renxue plopped down on the edge of the bed, feeling a bit defeated. She had hoped for someone to confide in, but instead, she got a guy who only wanted to sleep—right in her bed! But if she just tossed him on the floor, wouldn't he catch a cold?
She remembered Xue Ye's warning: if the effects of the Nine Corpses Transforming Brain Pill weren't addressed quickly, it could lead to severe headaches, a decline in bodily functions, and even deep sleep. Right now, Ye Chen seemed to be in that deep sleep, which meant he was in pretty rough shape.
After some thought, Qian Renxue decided to lift him up and carry him back to the big bed. "Huh? He looks lean, but why is he so heavy?"
As she glanced back at Ye Chen, she noticed his long eyelashes and delicate features. His sharp jawline and noble nose gave him an aristocratic air, while his slightly closed eyes made him look like a gentle angel in need of care.
Suddenly, her cheeks flushed a bit. She quickly turned away, not daring to look too closely, but she couldn't help stealing glances every couple of steps.
Just then, she stumbled over something under her feet, causing her to fall onto the soft bed with Ye Chen. "You're so heavy! When you wake up, I'm definitely going to give you a piece of my mind!"
At that moment, a voice called from outside, "Eldest Prince, are you in there? Strange, why is the door open?"
"Wait!"
Just as Qian Renxue was about to call out, a maid walked in carrying a basin of water. When she saw Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, pinned under Ye Chen, she screamed and bolted out, dropping the basin and splashing water everywhere.
After quickly rolling Ye Chen aside, Qian Renxue walked to the door, frowning at the retreating maid. "Why did it have to be her? What terrible luck."
That maid was a spy planted by Prince Xue Xing, who had previously supported the Fourth Prince Xue Beng for the throne. Even though she had discovered the spy, she didn't rush to eliminate her, knowing that getting rid of the obvious ones would only leave more hidden threats.
But now, she worried about what kind of rumors this scene would spark. A flash of irritation crossed her mind but quickly faded. After checking that no one was around, Qian Renxue closed the doors and windows and set up a soul power barrier.
She realized that Ye Chen's earlier antics had prevented her from securing the room, and now she was feeling a bit annoyed with him.
Looking at Ye Chen, who was still sleeping soundly, a playful idea popped into her head. She glanced at the paper, pen, and some trinkets on the table, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
With a grin, she grabbed the paper and pen, ready to have some fun at Ye Chen's expense. After a while of busying herself, she finally sat back to admire her handiwork, a smile creeping onto her lips. She hadn't realized how long it had been since she had laughed so freely.
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