Chapter 312: Qian Renxue Reveals Her True Form, Stunning Su Ming

Su Ming's tone suddenly shifted as he fixed his gaze on Qian Renxue. "But, as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, would you really make a choice that could harm the royal family?"

"If you were to choose the first option, I swear by my integrity that I would be unwaveringly loyal to the Heaven Dou Empire, ready to come to its aid if ever in crisis."

"After all, you're the Crown Prince—the heir to the throne. Why would you choose otherwise?"

In truth, Su Ming was betting on Qian Renxue's decision, confident that as a secret agent for Spirit Hall, she'd be reluctant to bind herself by making him and his talented friends enemies of Spirit Hall. His goal was to prompt her to reveal herself; continuing to interact with her solely as the male 'Xue Qinghe' would make it difficult to foster genuine rapport.

Su Ming's ultimate objective in approaching Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was to get closer to Qian Renxue and subtly signal his openness to joining Spirit Hall after the Soul Master Tournament. Though this might be seen as disloyal to Heaven Dou Academy, he felt it didn't qualify as a betrayal since the academy's resources were trivial compared to his and his team's actual capabilities. Besides, as long as their team excelled in the tournament, the academy—and the royal family—would gain honor.

To Qian Renxue, Su Ming's constant probing was infuriating, yet she couldn't help but smirk to herself. Fine, she thought. She'd reveal her identity if that was what it took to keep him guessing. After all, his weakness for beauty played right into her hands.

With a slight smile, Qian Renxue raised her hand, using her spirit power to close the doors and windows. "You're so curious, aren't you? Do you have the courage to follow me inside?"

Without waiting for an answer, she turned toward her chambers. Su Ming, intrigued, followed her in, curious to see what she had in mind.

As he entered her quarters, Su Ming glanced around. It was surprisingly simple, without much decoration, giving a minimalistic, almost austere feel.

"Your Highness, will you finally explain?" he asked, keeping his tone steady as he studied her.

Qian Renxue gave him a cryptic smile. "No rush. You'll see in a moment."

Her words caught him off guard, especially because her voice had shifted. She was speaking in her natural, feminine tone, which he found unexpectedly pleasant.

Amused by his reaction, Qian Renxue couldn't help but feel triumphant. She had finally thrown him off balance.

A radiant holy light suddenly enveloped Qian Renxue, obscuring her from his view. Su Ming watched in fascination, sensing she was deactivating her spirit bone's disguise to reveal her true form. He couldn't help but wonder how she managed to maintain her transformation so seamlessly.

Within moments, her swan spirit gave way to a celestial six-winged angel, her features transformed to their natural state, imbued with a sense of divinity. Up close, Su Ming noticed the uncanny resemblance between her and the six-winged angel spirit.

Before him now stood the real Qian Renxue, draped in a gold gown, simple yet elegant, with a high collar concealing her ivory neck. Her long, golden hair cascaded down her back, framing her serene face, punctuated by a single angelic mark on her forehead—a symbol of her bond with the Angel God and the reason her innate soul power had reached an unprecedented level twenty at birth.

Su Ming's eyes drifted up to meet her golden gaze, and for a few heartbeats, they held each other's gaze. Qian Renxue's beauty and serenity were captivating, far more enchanting up close than he had anticipated.

After a moment, she smiled softly, a smile that was neither seductive nor teasing but so effortlessly graceful it seemed almost supernatural. Su Ming felt momentarily entranced, caught in the allure of her flawless beauty and alabaster skin.

She watched him with satisfaction, pleased with the effect she was having on him. Su Ming had been unfazed even when his True Vision had revealed her identity. But now, free of her disguise, she could sense that her appearance and presence were truly having an impact.

"Su Ming," she said gently, her voice a soft melody, "what do you think? Now that you've seen my true form, how do you feel?"

Her words snapped him out of his daze, and he silently chastised himself for losing his composure. You're surrounded by beautiful women, Su Ming! Get a grip!

But he couldn't deny it—those internet polls from his previous life hadn't lied. Qian Renxue truly was stunning, and her elegance was unparalleled.

With his wits recovered, Su Ming was now wary. Qian Renxue's beauty might be striking, but he was well aware of her shrewd nature. After all, it took a person of substantial skill and cunning to operate as an agent in the Heaven Dou royal family for as long as she had.