The Joy of Opening Treasure Chests

Family!

The word exploded in Qian Renxue's mind.

Ever since she was little, family had been what Qian Renxue longed for most.

But her father, Qian Xunji, was the Pope of Spirit Hall and busy with his duties, so they spent little time together.

Her mother, Bibi Dong, wanted nothing more than to kill Qian Renxue.

Her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, had time, but as the Great Enshrined of the Angel God, he had to maintain a dignified bearing in daily life.

It could be said that the few relatives who shared Qian Renxue's blood had given her almost none of the warmth of family.

Qian Guxing was right. Only those who loved you deserved to be called family.

Bibi Dong didn't deserve it at all!

Qian Renxue looked down, met Qian Guxing's eyes, which were full of sincerity, and gripped his hand tightly:

"All right. From now on, we're family, forever and ever. We'll never, ever part."

What a powerful gravitational field.

Hearing Qian Renxue's yandere-like declaration, Qian Guxing worried that he might have gone too far.

Just then.

A system notification sounded:

[Congratulations on resolving the knot in Qian Renxue's heart. You have received a God-Level Second Martial Soul Lottery Card!]

[Congratulations on raising Qian Renxue's friendship affection to 60. You have received a bronze treasure chest ×1!]

[Congratulations on raising Qian Renxue's friendship affection to 90. You have received a silver treasure chest ×1!]

[Congratulations on raising Qian Renxue's friendship affection to 100. You have received a gold treasure chest ×1!]

Woohoo!

The rewards were pouring out!

The system's voice was like heavenly music to Qian Guxing's ears.

A single God-Level Second Martial Soul Lottery Card was already heaven-defying enough.

And on top of that, he had received bronze, silver, and gold treasure chests.

"System, what's the deal with friendship affection?"

Qian Guxing asked inwardly.

[Although I am the Female Lead System, I do not rule out romantic storylines. The host is free to befriend the various children of destiny on the Douluo Continent.

When friendship, romantic, or familial affection reaches a certain level, the corresponding reward chest can be obtained.

Please rest assured, host. This system offers a great deal of freedom and will not issue compulsory missions.]

Qian Guxing had a rough understanding now.

To put it bluntly, it was just like playing a galgame: he had to raise each character's affection.

Once friendship, romantic, or familial affection met certain conditions, he could obtain rewards.

The only restriction was that it applied to children of destiny.

Judging by this bizarre system's usual behavior,

the so-called children of destiny were most likely the female leads from the original Douluo story.

Qian Guxing smiled in satisfaction.

Qian Renxue thought he was so happy because she had agreed that they would become family, and her heart ached for him all the more.

The two chatted in the peach blossom grove for a long time. Having lived two lives, Qian Guxing used his gift of gab to make Qian Renxue shake like a flowering branch with laughter.

When it was time to part, Qian Renxue held Qian Guxing's hand, reluctant to let him go.

"Xiao Xing, come with me. I'll give you a better life."

"Sister Xue'er, the orphanage is my home."

Qian Guxing had no desire to leave with Qian Renxue.

The Female Lead System clearly required him to interact with people to grind for rewards.

If he followed Qian Renxue, his system would be rendered useless.

Hearing Qian Guxing's blunt refusal, Qian Renxue lowered her eyes, which held endless sorrow and sadness:

"Were you lying when you said you considered me family, Xiao Xing?"

"Of course not."

Sensing trouble, Qian Guxing took Qian Renxue's hand and said earnestly:

"Sister Xue'er, you're my family, but even family can't stay together forever."

"I'm really looking forward to the next time I see you, Sister Xue'er."

"I believe Sister Xue'er will be even stronger then. You won't need to rely on others to prove yourself, but will work hard for your own sake!"

Hearing Qian Guxing's words, Qian Renxue froze for a moment. She really had spent the first half of her life living for others.

To win her mother Bibi Dong's approval.

To earn her father Qian Xunji's praise.

To fulfill her grandfather Qian Daoliu's expectation that she would undertake the Angel God Trial.

This was the first time Qian Renxue had heard that she should live for herself. She smiled radiantly, bent down, cupped Qian Guxing's face in both hands, and kissed him on the forehead.

"You little rascal, you're so young, yet you're already such a flirt. Remember, you're not allowed to chase flowers and trample grass in the future, or I'll spank you."

Qian Guxing wiped his forehead, smiled, and waved goodbye to Qian Renxue before jogging all the way back to the orphanage.

"Uncle Snake, help me look into Xiao Xing's background, and send more people to protect him."

Qian Renxue spoke softly.

Snake Lance Douluo appeared out of thin air. After bowing respectfully, he left to carry out Qian Renxue's instructions.

Having infiltrated the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace at nine and posed as the crown prince for six years, Qian Renxue was certainly no gullible, naive fool.

But what Qian Guxing had done today really had touched her heart.

If Qian Guxing was genuine, Qian Renxue didn't mind spoiling him to the heavens.

But if someone had deliberately arranged it, then she could only grant them a dignified death.

Qian Renxue gazed into the distance in the direction Qian Guxing had gone, touched her heart, and murmured:

"I really want to build a secret room and lock you inside. That way, you'll be mine forever."

Meanwhile.

Qian Guxing skipped back to the orphanage.

When Grandma, the orphanage director, saw him return, she gave him an annoyed pat on the bottom:

"Why are you back so late today? I was worried sick."

"Hehe, Grandma, please don't be angry. See? I'm fine."

Qian Guxing grinned. He was good-looking, level-headed, and never caused trouble, so it only took a few words to cheer the old lady up.

After dinner in the dining hall, Qian Guxing quietly went alone to the woodshed in the backyard, feeling rather excited.

The God-Level Second Martial Soul Lottery Card he had received for resolving the knot in Qian Renxue's heart could only be used during his Martial Soul Awakening ceremony.

But the three treasure chests could be opened immediately.

To avoid any strange phenomena, Qian Guxing had deliberately chosen the enclosed woodshed.

"I'll open a bronze treasure chest first to get things started." With a thought, Qian Guxing chose to open the bronze treasure chest.

There were no dazzling lights.

Nor was there an opening animation.

The system simply issued a notification.

[Bronze treasure chest opened successfully. Congratulations on obtaining the Dragon-Vigour Tiger-Vitality Pill (greatly increases physical strength when consumed).]

"Not bad."

The corners of Qian Guxing's mouth curled up.

Physical strength was directly tied to the upper limit of his Soul Rings.

A pill that could directly increase physical strength was definitely a treasure!

A good start on the first try.

Qian Guxing was even more eager to see what the silver treasure chest would yield.

"System, open the silver treasure chest!"

[Congratulations on opening the silver treasure chest. You have obtained the Six Powers at the perfection level!]

[Congratulations on comprehending Life Return!]

In an instant.

Qian Guxing felt a sharp pain in his head.

Countless memories flooded in like a tide.

It wasn't just the memories in his brain; even the muscle memory in every fiber of his body was being reshaped.

He was like an ascetic who had spent decades refining the intricacies of the Six Powers, bringing them to true great perfection!

"Phew..."

Qian Guxing let out a long breath, glad he had found a place where no one was around.

Otherwise, the commotion just now would surely have worried people.

But the pain he had just endured was entirely worth it!

These were the Six Powers at the perfection level!