Leaving Heaven Dou? Young Miss, Don't Be Foolish! [5K]
"As long as it helps Sister Xue'er, that's good. We're all family, no need for formalities..."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin smiled slightly, then shook his head and slowly said.
We're all family, there's no need for thanks.
Hmm... He's the teacher's disciple, and the person in front of him is the teacher's daughter. It wouldn't be wrong to say they're family!
"A family..."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's expression suddenly froze, a blush instantly appearing on her cheeks. She immediately picked up a plate of food without saying a word.
Look, look...
She knew Wulin had ulterior motives towards her!
She hasn't even agreed to the engagement yet! They're already calling each other family so quickly. If they wait until they're engaged, won't he just be holding her hand right away?!
"..."
The Porcupinefish Douluo and the Snake Lance Douluo exchanged a glance, and a smile unconsciously appeared on their faces.
"Um?"
"Hehe!"
Seeing this scene, Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes lit up instantly. He sat there with a smile on his face, his eyes full of undisguised satisfaction and amusement.
Okay, okay!
He liked hearing Wulin say that!
At that moment, he suddenly felt that all those other girls were no big deal... Well, he still cared about them, especially about Dugu Bo.
"Um?"
"What's wrong."
Noticing that something was amiss, Tang Wulin couldn't help but feel puzzled. He looked in the direction of Golden Crocodile Douluo, his eyes filled with curiosity.
"This, Wulin, is..."
"It's nothing, Wulin. Second Grandfather, please shut up. Let's eat first."
Golden Crocodile Douluo was all smiles and about to say something when Qian Renxue interrupted him abruptly.
"..."
The former could only keep quiet.
"Um..."
At this moment, Tang Wulin's face couldn't help but show deep thought.
There was clearly something wrong here, but in the end he shook his head and didn't pay much attention to it. After all, if there really was something wrong, he could ask Senior Golden Crocodile on the way back.
"..."
Afterwards, Tang Wulin and his companions had a simple meal in the private room.
Although there were five people, the two Titled Douluo Golden Crocodile Douluo and Pufferfish Snake Lance, didn't eat much, as if it was specially made for him and Qian Renxue.
However, eighteen dishes is still a bit extravagant.
"Sister Xue'er, we really didn't need to order so much food..."
Not long after, seeing that there were still almost no dishes left on the table, Tang Wulin, who had almost finished eating, sighed.
"We definitely prepared a bit too much..."
I'll prepare less next time.
Qian Renxue nodded, somewhat embarrassed.
Even if the two of them had Martial Soul of pigs, they couldn't possibly eat that much food!
"Next time? I'll be looking forward to it!"
Tang Wulin's gaze fell on the other person, and he said with a smile.
"Um!"
Qian Renxue nodded, a beautiful smile on her face, looking every bit the sunny older sister.
"Wulin, how many more days will you likely stay in Heaven Dou City?"
Then, she spoke again.
"It's been over a week, and Sister Xue'er, you already asked me that last time."
Tang Wulin smiled helplessly and said frankly.
As he spoke, the image of a black-haired girl flashed through his mind, and the smile on his lips deepened.
When I leave Heaven Dou City this time, there's a high chance I'll take Zhu Zhuqing with me!
"Hmm? It seems so."
"At the time, I thought Wulin would do something big in Heaven Dou City, but I didn't expect him to finish it so quickly."
Hearing Tang Wulin's answer, Qian Renxue's face flashed with embarrassment, as if she had indeed asked the same question yesterday.
But as someone ten years older than her, she certainly wouldn't panic over such a small matter, and her face still held a calm smile.
"Coming to Heaven Dou City, whether it's the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect or the Nine Heart Begonia Family, is merely icing on the cake. My visit to Heaven Dou City this time..."
Tang Wulin smiled and looked at the other person, speaking slowly.
"The most important thing is for Sister Xue'er, but to be honest, it's some personal matters."
Soon, his words came, completely startling Qian Renxue and throwing her into disarray.
"Wh... what private matter?"
Qian Renxue looked at him, her heart skipped a beat, and a look of nervousness flashed across her face. Was it too fast?
Is Wulin going to talk about their marriage?
But she's only met Xiao Wu Wulin two days ago! Even if they were really engaged, it shouldn't be this fast...
For a moment, she, who was clearly the older sister, felt extremely uncomfortable in front of her younger brother, and her gaze towards him was also filled with embarrassment.
"Sister Xue'er, you've been in Heaven Dou City for many years now. I've come here precisely because..."
"I'll take you back to Spirit City."
Tang Wulin looked at the other person and said directly.
"Take me with you..."
"Back to Spirit City!?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue was taken aback, not only because the other party did not speak as she had expected, but also because of the content of the other party's words.
They actually want her to return to Spirit City?
"Wulin, you..."
"You want me to go back to Spirit City? Why...?"
She quickly calmed herself down and looked at the person in front of her, her beautiful eyes filled with doubt and curiosity.
"Sister Xue'er, before we go on, I'd like to ask you, what are your talents? And when did you achieve each level of Soul Master?"
Tang Wulin didn't say it directly, but instead asked her.
Me?
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue visibly froze for a moment, clearly not expecting the question. She then nodded obediently and replied:
"I am the only person in history to Innate Level 20 the Innate Realm, Soul Elder at eight, Soul Ancestor at thirteen, and Soul King at seventeen."
"Achieving Soul Emperor at the age of twenty-one..."
"..."
Hearing these words, Tang Wulin was overwhelmed with emotion. "Listen to this," he thought, "Is this even human language?"
Eight years old to Soul Elder! And by thirteen years old to Soul Ancestor, he only had a level ten cultivation level, yet it took him five years?
"Sister Xue'er, you should be able to realize yourself that your talent is no longer at the level of Innate Level 20."
"If we were the same age, my cultivation level would be far superior to yours. You can't continue to waste your time in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace like this."
Tang Wulin looked at her and couldn't help but speak frankly.
"For you, what truly matters is diligent cultivation; you have already become Peerless Douluo..."
What a promising talent for cultivation!
Putting aside his own overpowered existence, the other party's identity is the true protagonist: his grandfather is Peerless Douluo, his mother has the potential to become a god, and his guards are all Titled Douluo...
Such a genius impersonating the crown prince!?
"Wulin, I understand what you mean."
Qian Renxue hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping herself. From the day she infiltrated the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, she had to play the role of a maid every day and secretly learn the etiquette of the princes, eventually replacing Xue Qinghe.
She certainly understood what the other party meant, but Xue Qinghe's status as the Heaven Dou Crown Prince was of paramount importance.
It was already quite an achievement to be able to take over without anyone noticing, so how could one easily extricate oneself from the situation?
Therefore, even though her talent was indeed hindered and she had no time to cultivate, she didn't care too much, because she knew that as long as the Soul Hunting Operation began...
That will be the moment of her liberation.
"Xue Qinghe's identity is truly important. How can I possibly leave to go back for the sake of the Spirit Hall's future plans..."
She took a deep breath and spoke slowly.
She knew Wulin was doing it for her own good...
Is Xue Qinghe important?
At this moment, Tang Wulin shook his head, looked directly at her, and asked.
"Isn't... it important?"
Qian Renxue visibly froze for a moment.
"It might be important to the Heaven Dou Empire, and its disappearance would be a cause for concern, but for us..."
"It has absolutely no effect."
In my opinion, the truly important person is you!
"And haven't you realized that compared to gradually influencing the Heaven Dou Empire, it's actually simpler to destroy the Heaven Dou Empire?"
Tang Wulin shook his head and said frankly.
The one who truly has a huge impact on the Spirit Hall is the person in front of us. As a god-level talent, with Innate Level 20 talent, she is guaranteed to become a god in her twenties if she performs consistently.
How could he have ended up like this, a mere twenty-year-old Soul Emperor? His potential seems like a joke.
Once I become a god, I can do whatever I want!
As for the pseudonym Xue Qinghe...
Losing it is losing it; that's what Xue Ye and the corrupt Heaven Dou Imperial Family need to worry about. Nobody else cares!
The Heaven Dou Empire was nothing but withered bones in a tomb. In the final chapter of the original novel, they only managed to gather one Titled Douluo. With just one of the Pufferfish Snake Lance, they could wipe out the entire royal family.
"I..."
"Wulin, you..."
Hearing Tang Wulin's words, Qian Renxue was unable to calm down for a Jiujiu. She had heard everything he said, but her attention was completely focused on that one sentence—
The most important person in my eyes is you.
"Wulin is..."
Do you care about yourself?
Qian Renxue felt a warm feeling in her heart; she didn't even think that the other person was using this to express their feelings.
All she knew was that Wulin truly valued her, Xue'er, or perhaps, his fiancée...
"Wulin."
"Was this also Grandpa and her idea?"
Qian Renxue calmed herself down, smiled gently, a hint of expectation in her eyes, and asked softly.
Although she was asking, she only wanted to be more certain of the other party's answer, because she knew clearly that this could not possibly be what her grandfather and mother wanted.
When she volunteered to come to Heaven Dou, her grandfather supported her idea and would visit her when he had time, but her mother, who also supported her, never came.
The other person's words only represent their own opinion.
"The Great Enshrined... are, of course, just like me."
"We all hope you'll go back, but what I'm saying today is just my personal suggestion and idea, Sister Xue'er."
Tang Wulin hesitated for a moment, then smiled slightly and said slowly, "Although I don't know why neither Qian Daoliu nor my teacher considered letting him go back."
However, they certainly wouldn't mind if the other party returned.
"Um!"
"I understand, thank you for your concern, Wulin."
Upon hearing the other party's reply, Qian Renxue's eyes softened, and she smiled as she responded.
The other party's concern...
She received it.
She also kept those words in mind and would consider them carefully.
Even if it weren't for any other reason, she didn't want to hurt the feelings of this young man who might become her husband.
"That would be perfect."
Tang Wulin smiled and agreed. It seems that Sister Xue'er is indeed a very obedient girl.
"..."
"Wulin, because of my status, I can't stay with you for too long. Once you leave, I'll be heading back to the Imperial Palace."
Looking forward to seeing you again.
Before long, seeing that it was almost time, Qian Renxue looked at the boy beside her and said with some reluctance.
It feels like we barely spent any time together, how did time just slip by like that?
However, as she is still the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, she cannot spend too much time outside with him. Having a meal is already the limit, as for shopping or dating beyond that...
"!"
Qian Renxue's face immediately turned red. What was she thinking? Wulin was still a child!
I cannot, and at the very least, I shouldn't!
"Okay, Sister Xue'er."
Tang Wulin smiled and responded to the person in front of him, but he couldn't help feeling that the other person was hiding something from him.
"Miss, please don't leave yet. Let me take Wulin back first, then I'll come back and talk to you about something."
At this moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo also looked in the other person's direction and said with a smile, naturally wanting to ask if the other person had any thoughts about getting engaged to Wulin.
"I understand, Second Grandfather."
Qian Renxue smiled and responded, her gaze not lingering on him for long before she quickly looked back at Tang Wulin and waved goodbye.
The next moment, under the influence of Golden Crocodile Douluo's Soul Power, the two figures suddenly disappeared, leaving only Qian Renxue standing in place, her eyes glazed over.
"If I go back to Spirit City with Wulin later, will that mean I can...?"
"We've cultivated together, lived together, and nurtured a beautiful relationship together?"
Qian Renxue muttered to herself unconsciously, her face flushing red again as she thought about it, and she quickly shook her head.
"..."
On the other side of the Heaven Dou City street, Tang Wulin and his companion suddenly appeared from a distance in front of the restaurant.
"Senior Golden Crocodile, are you going to see Sister Xue'er later? Is there something else going on?"
Tang Wulin looked at the old man beside him and asked.
You'll find out later.
"Regarding you and Miss... becoming strong."
Golden Crocodile Douluo laughed heartily, and as he spoke, he was already eager to send the other party back. He could almost foresee that the young lady would definitely agree to the marriage proposal.
This was his intuition, the intuition of Half-Step Peerless expert!
After all, although Miss might not admit it, the way she looked at Wulin before was just like how she looked at Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Dugu Yan...
Okay, this isn't funny.
"It's rather mysterious."
Tang Wulin nodded helplessly. He hadn't expected that not only Sister Xue'er, but also the thick-browed, big-eyed Senior Golden Crocodile in front of him had something to hide!
"Then I'll head back first..."
But soon, as he glanced at the two figures in the distance, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he paused abruptly as he was about to speak.
"Senior, why don't you go now? I'm not in a hurry to go back. I'll just wander around Heaven Dou City for now."
He glanced at the old man beside him who was preparing to take him flying, and immediately interrupted the old man's spellcasting, saying slowly.
Actually, he didn't really need to go back.
"Um?"
"Alright, Wulin, I'll be right back!"
Upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo did not refuse at all, and responded with a smile. Right now, Wulin was all alone, so he wasn't afraid at all!
Moreover, what he truly wanted to know at that moment was the young lady's opinion on the engagement, so he was even less likely to linger here!
As he pondered this, his figure vanished once more.
"I didn't expect..."
"How did I manage to run into Zhu Zhuqing and Rongrong here?"
The instant Golden Crocodile Douluo disappeared, Tang Wulin had already turned his gaze towards the two people and immediately Teleportation there.
Those were none other than Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.
He had been wondering when he would be able to meet the two of them, but he didn't expect to run into them so soon.
"..."
"Second Grandpa, why are you back so soon?"
Inside the private room, Qian Renxue looked at the Golden Crocodile Douluo who had returned and couldn't help but ask with some doubt.
At such a rapid pace, have they really delivered Wulin properly?
"Miss, you don't need to worry about Wulin."
"But about your engagement with Wulin..."
Golden Crocodile Douluo first shook his head, then smiled gently, looked at the person in front of him, and asked.
"Second Grandfather, since Wulin has no objections, and Grandfather and Mother both agree, I have no objections either..."
"I do."
As Qian Renxue spoke, her beautiful face flushed red, and she spoke slowly.
"..."
Upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo didn't speak for a moment, but he almost burst into tears.
Finally!
Once Miss has made up her mind, this matter is settled, and this marriage will definitely belong to Wulin and Miss!
"However, Second Grandfather, the timing of your engagement to Wulin..."
"I hope we can postpone it until he's sixteen."
At this moment, Qian Renxue suddenly thought of something and looked at the person in front of her with a serious expression. Just as she had thought before, the age gap between her and Wulin was still too big.
She wouldn't establish a relationship with him before he turned sixteen, otherwise it would be too...
"She got engaged at sixteen?"
However, upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo's initial excitement instantly subsided, and his smiling face froze.
"What's wrong, Second Grandpa?"
Qian Renxue didn't quite understand his frozen expression, and her face showed a hint of confusion. What did he mean by "talent"?
Are you suggesting she get engaged to Wulin now? That would be like a small horse pulling a large cart... Ugh!
"..."
"Miss, sixteen is too late."
Golden Crocodile Douluo gave a wry smile and quickly said.
"It would be best to finalize your engagement with Wulin as soon as possible; the wedding date is up to you."
He spoke slowly.
"This..."
"Oh well."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue was taken aback again, but still nodded and responded.
Anyway...
She always chooses the same thing: Wulin!
"Thank goodness, thank goodness Miss listened to advice..."
Golden Crocodile Douluo then took a deep breath.
Miss, if you really get engaged to Wulin at sixteen, you might not even be able to eat a single piece of meat by then!
A genius girl who has long coveted Wulin...
Will it all exceed two hands?
P. S.: Today I wrote a long chapter of 5000 words, which is less than the previous two days. I apologize to everyone! (I feel guilty)