Chapter 55: The Conversation Between Two People

Chapter 55: The Conversation Between Two People

Qian Renxue's face remained calm as she watched Xiao Yu descend from the sky. Their eyes met, and for a moment, the atmosphere was incredibly silent.

"Should I address you as Your Highness the Crown Prince, or something else, like the holy maiden of Spirit Hall?"

After a long while, Xiao Yu finally broke the silence.

As soon as he spoke, Qian Renxue's pupils trembled sharply, but she quickly pretended to be calm and said, "I don't understand what you're talking about."

"Talking like that is meaningless, isn't it?"

Xiao Yu shrugged indifferently, "The Martial Soul sensing works both ways. What you can sense, I can also sense. You can't hide it from me."

Qian Renxue's expression changed slightly. She turned to the two people behind her and said, "Uncle Serpent Lance, Uncle Porcupinefish, go and guard the perimeter. No one is allowed to approach here!"

Xiao Yu also spoke indifferently, "Milo, Aioria, you two go keep an eye outside as well!"

The four titled Douluo obeyed the orders, each occupying a corner in the southeast, southwest, northeast, and northwest directions, guarding against outsiders while also keeping an eye on each other.

"Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"

After the four left, Qian Renxue suddenly showed a playful smile. "I'll tell you, my soul power is already close to level sixty. Killing you would be a piece of cake!"

"If I dared to stay here, I naturally have my ways to protect myself!"

Xiao Yu remained calm, "Besides, we are both smart people. Killing me, what benefit does it bring you?"

Qian Renxue smiled slightly, "Eliminating a potential strong enemy, isn't that benefit enough?"

"Why are you so sure I'll be your future enemy and not a powerful ally?"

Xiao Yu said indifferently, "Don't forget, just a few days ago, I helped you pass undetected in front of Ning Fengzhi. If I had told the truth at that time, with Ning Fengzhi's shrewdness, do you think he wouldn't have noticed something? At that time, Sword Douluo was right beside you. It seems like I saved your life, and now you want to kill your savior as soon as we meet. Isn't that a bit ungrateful?"

"You..."

Qian Renxue was at a loss for words. After a long time, she said softly, "How did you guess my identity?"

Xiao Yu, having the knowledge of the original story, couldn't reveal it, so he fabricated a lie: "It wasn't too difficult. The Swan Martial Soul of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family could never resonate with mine, even in a million years.

Since you're an impostor, you must be from an opposing force infiltrating the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. The subordinate kingdoms and duchies don't have the guts for this; the Star Luo Empire might, but considering you can command two titled Douluo, your status must be quite high.

The White Tiger Martial Soul of the Star Luo Empire's royal family and the Netherworld Cat Martial Soul of the queen's family don't match the criteria for resonating with mine. That leaves only the Spirit Hall.

Even though my Nine Stars Palace has been secluded for many years, it doesn't mean we've closed our eyes and ears to the world. I have some understanding of the six-winged angel Martial Soul lineage of the Spirit Hall Pope."

"Why didn't you expose me in front of Ning Fengzhi earlier?"

Qian Renxue asked again.

Xiao Yu replied nonchalantly, "Why should I expose you? Does this matter concern me? Is Xue Ye my father or Ning Fengzhi my father?"

That actually made some sense!

For a moment, Qian Renxue found it both amusing and exasperating, "Just because of that?"

"Not entirely!"

Xiao Yu said calmly, "Compared to the incompetent nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire, I actually think you ruling the Heaven Dou Empire wouldn't be a bad thing! Ever since I stepped into Heaven Dou City, I've heard so much about the Crown Prince's wisdom that my ears are almost numb!"

Qian Renxue asked curiously, "Aren't you concerned about my dishonorable means of usurping the throne?"

Xiao Yu shook his head. "In the struggle between great powers, any means is normal. Moreover, the ruling class of the Heaven Dou Empire is rotten to the core. The common people are being exploited by officials at every level, living in extreme hardship. Corruption has penetrated the bones of the Heaven Dou Empire. Even without you, it would eventually be replaced by someone else.

The six-winged angel is the spokesperson of the Angel God in this world, representing light and holiness. I believe you will certainly do better than them!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue revealed a charming smile. "Since you think so highly of me, are you interested in joining the Spirit Hall to help me?"

After a pause, Qian Renxue continued to elaborate. "I can promise you that if the Nine Stars Palace is willing to join the Spirit Hall, it will have the highest level of autonomy. All sect affairs will still be managed by you, and the Spirit Hall will not interfere!"

"I refuse!"

Xiao Yu shook his head and firmly rejected. "Holy maiden, I think so highly of you, yet you are thinking of annexing my sect. That's not fair!"

"That's not what I meant!"

Qian Renxue hurriedly explained. "My promise is genuine. As long as you are willing to join, aside from externally bearing the name of the Spirit Hall, everything else will remain the same as before."

"Holy maiden, if you want to discuss cooperation with me, we can have a good talk. But if you want to annex, then excuse my rudeness, I'll take my leave!"

Xiao Yu had his own future plans and development strategies, and the independence of the Nine Stars Palace was his unyielding bottom line. He would never accept any form of annexation. Moreover, Qian Renxue's current words were full of confidence, but who could guarantee the future? Furthermore, could she really make decisions over Bibi Dong?

Seeing Xiao Yu's firm attitude, Qian Renxue knew her proposal was somewhat far-fetched and did not insist. "Cooperation? How do you want to discuss cooperation?"

Xiao Yu felt a bit frustrated and said through gritted teeth, "Big sister, if I remember correctly, you came to find me, right? You didn't come with any plan in mind?"

A look of embarrassment flashed across Qian Renxue's face. After realizing that her disguise might have been discovered by Xiao Yu, she was eager to figure things out with him.

But because of the soul tool business with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi occasionally brought Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo around, and Qian Renxue couldn't find an opportunity to talk to Xiao Yu alone.

After finally waiting for the business between the Nine Stars Palace and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to be settled, Xiao Yu was about to leave. Without much thought, she found an excuse to leave the palace and follow him. As for what to do after meeting him, she hadn't really considered.

What a silly girl!

Xiao Yu was speechless. This woman could be very shrewd when scheming, but when she acted foolish, it was astonishing. No wonder the vast enterprise of the Spirit Hall was ultimately ruined by her and her mother.

With a helpless sigh, Xiao Yu suggested, "How about this? Let's make an agreement for now. I will ensure not to reveal your identity to anyone, and you need to use your position as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire to provide certain conveniences for my sect within the empire. Establish a good cooperative relationship with my Nine Stars Palace. I think Emperor Xue Ye would also be happy to see that."

"Deal!"

Qian Renxue thought for a moment and agreed.

(End of the chapter)

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