Chapter 371: How Did You End Up Here?

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Zeng Yi had been living in the Martial Spirit Hall for some time now, gradually getting used to it. From the initial anxiety upon arrival, he had started to relax.

The calm and pleasant life could always make one's guard down.

Since the last time, his fiancée would drag him out every day to go for a walk outside. Zeng Yi was helpless as he really disliked shopping with women.

However, he knew that Hu Liena had received orders from the Pope Bibi Dong to do so. He still vividly remembered her unwilling expression.

But after a long time, Zeng Yi noticed something was off with this woman. She seemed to be enjoying herself.

This was a big deal, and Zeng Yi fell into deep thought.

Could it be because my charm is too strong?

Since noticing Hu Liena's change in attitude, Zeng Yi started to panic. What happened to rebelling together? Why did you start to submit?

For a moment, Zeng Yi couldn't accept it.

Now, he started to avoid Hu Liena. Ever since she realized that he was a good sparring partner, Zeng Yi's life had become quite miserable.

Who would willingly be a tool if they had a choice?

However, during these days, Zeng Yi would go out with Hu Liena almost every day. He had become familiar with the structure of the Martial Spirit City and planned various routes. Now, he was waiting for an opportunity.

As the saying goes, "Everything is set, we just need the east wind to complete the preparations!"

Nighttime was the most peaceful moment for Zeng Yi throughout the day. Only at night could he truly be alone.

Under the moonlight, Zeng Yi lay on the rooftop, closing his eyes and enjoying the feeling of the night breeze. Tranquility and comfort enveloped him, and all the exhaustion of the day melted away in this moment.

The strands of hair hanging in front of his forehead swayed gently with the breeze. A faint smile seemed to appear on his elegant face.

Zeng Yi fell asleep, and his mind couldn't help but wander. He thought of his disciple Yan Que and the adorable little cat.

"Even without me, they will still live well in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, right?"

Zeng Yi opened his eyes and looked at the moon, whispering to himself.

The night returned to tranquility. After a while, melodious sounds of a Guqin resonated throughout the courtyard.

Startled by the sound of the Guqin, Zeng Yi suddenly opened his eyes and turned his head to look down. In a pavilion, a graceful figure sat there, her hands on the Guqin strings, playing a melodious tune.

Seeing that figure, Zeng Yi couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

It's her!

Although puzzled, Zeng Yi didn't immediately go to disturb her. Instead, he silently listened to the beautiful music.

Under the moonlight, in the serene courtyard, the enchanting melody danced with the gentle night breeze, lifting the golden strands of hair along with it.

The moonlight seemed to illuminate her, making her appear like a fairy in a painting.

Qian Renxue lightly closed her eyes, her jade fingers plucking the Guqin string, as if immersed in the world of music.

The melodious tune alternated between slow and fast, like flowing water in the mountains, with birds chirping lightly.

After an unknown length of time, as a trembling sound emerged, the melody came to an end.

Clap clap clap.

Applause sounded in Zeng Yi's ears. Qian Renxue opened her eyes slightly, glanced up, and saw Zeng Yi sitting across from her, clapping his hands.

"I didn't expect you to have such a stylish entrance, quite unique!" Zeng Yi looked at Qian Renxue, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and teased.

Then, Zeng Yi took out his gourd and two wine cups, filled them up, and handed one to her. He raised his own cup, drank it in one gulp, and said, "I haven't seen you for these days. I thought you had returned to the Heaven Dou Empire to continue being the Crown Prince."

"But speaking of which, why aren't you in the Heaven Dou Empire? Did you give up your plan to seize the throne?" Zeng Yi asked with confusion.

Qian Renxue drank the strong wine without hesitation and then said, "No need. In a few days, Xue Qinghe will also go to the Martial Spirit City with the teams that made it through the qualifiers. I just need to wait here."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Yi scratched his cheek awkwardly. He hadn't considered that Qian Renxue had left a doppelgänger in the Heaven Dou Empire.

"By the way, what have you been doing these past few days?" Zeng Yi asked, and Qian Renxue seemed unwilling to answer.

Since returning to the Martial Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue had met her grandfather. Although their relationship wasn't great, he was still her real grandfather.

But when her grandfather saw Qian Renxue's power level as a Spirit Emperor, he became furious and scolded her harshly. He even demanded that she give up her plan to seize the throne and follow him in cultivation.

Because of this, Qian Renxue had a big argument with her grandfather.

"Why should I tell you what I've been doing? But it seems like your days have been pretty good. You're out shopping with your little girlfriend every day. Your life seems enjoyable. I remember you strongly opposed this marriage at first. How come you surrendered after just a few days?" Qian Renxue's mood soured, and she stared at Zeng Yi with resentment in her eyes.

"Uh..." Zeng Yi awkwardly scratched his cheek. He didn't expect that Qian Renxue had been secretly monitoring him. Otherwise, how would she know about his activities these past few days?

"Hehe, without seeing you for these few days, I thought you had returned to the Heaven Dou Empire. Without my sister protecting me, how can I show any dissatisfaction? After all, she's the Holy Saintess, backed by the Supreme Pontiff. I have no choice." Zeng Yi said helplessly, waving his hand.

Hearing these words, a blush appeared on Qian Renxue's face. So, he does need me that much.

However, after a moment, Qian Renxue felt something was wrong. Even though she wasn't present, knowing that he went out on dates every day made her uncomfortable.

"Sister, sister?"

Zeng Yi's cry brought Qian Renxue back to her senses. Hearing this address, her eyebrows furrowed.

"Don't call me sister. Just call me as before." Qian Renxue told him.

Zeng Yi thought for a moment and said, "As before? Old Xue? Or Qian Xue?"

Qian Renxue remembered the time when they were in the Star Dou Forest, and she once used the alias "Qian Xue."

Thinking of this, a slight blush appeared on Qian Renxue's face. "Whatever!"

"Okay, then I'll call you Xiao Xue." Zeng Yi grinned and decided on a nickname for Qian Renxue.

[[T/N: Xiao Xue means Little Snow]]

"Xiao Xue, you see, even if you deceive me, I still consider you a brother. So, can you-" Zeng Yi tried to negotiate with Qian Renxue, but she immediately refused.

"No!"

Zeng Yi's face stiffened. How could she refuse so decisively? What about our friendship?

Looking at Zeng Yi's pained expression, Qian Renxue sighed helplessly. "Zeng Yi, you may not know yet, but the situation on this continent is about to change soon.

When that time comes, war will spread throughout the land. No force can remain uninvolved, including your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. So, staying in the Martial Spirit Hall is the safest choice."

Staying in your Martial Spirit Hall is the most dangerous place.

Hearing these words, Zeng Yi rolled his eyes in his mind. He didn't believe that anyone in this world understood the future plot better than himself.

Qian Renxue knew that the Martial Spirit Hall was full of ambitious people who were almost unpredictable, and war could break out at any moment.

However, she also knew that with the Martial Spirit Hall's background and absolute strength, it would easily make everyone submit.

This war was inevitable.

In the face of absolute power, all plots and schemes were just jokes.

Remembering what her grandfather told her, Qian Renxue started to hesitate. Was her plan to seize the throne really necessary?

In Qian Renxue's moment of absent-mindedness, a clear yet somewhat enticing voice entered the courtyard.

"Zeng Yi! How about we go to the Martial Spirit Academy together for training tomorrow?"

Hu Liena walked into the courtyard as if it were her own home, and her originally good mood turned cold as if drenched by a bucket of cold water when she saw Zeng Yi sitting with another woman in the pavilion.

Hu Liena ignored the stiff Zeng Yi and stared coldly at the woman, asking in an unpleasant tone, "How did you end up here?"