Speaking Xiao Wu's Name in His Sleep, Overheard by Qian Renxue; Making a Promise and Leaving

At last, Yue Guan came to Qian Renxue's side, gripped her wrist, and sent a thread of Soul Power into her to help her recover. He sneered, "Your Majesty, I will report this matter truthfully to His Holiness the Pope."

"Await punishment. This matter will not be allowed to pass so easily!"

"Old Ghost, let's go!"

With that, Gui Mei picked up Jin Lingfeng, and the two vanished from the spot in a flash.

The next moment, the immense pressure disappeared. Xue Ye let out a heavy breath, his heart filled with rage.

However, just then—

Prince Xue Xing's anxious voice came from outside:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, someone just broke into the Cold Palace. The Fourth Prince has been rescued!"

Xue Ye's mouth twitched violently. His fury attacked his heart, and he could no longer hold back a mouthful of blood before collapsing unconscious to the floor...

Half an hour later, inside an inn room.

Having awakened, Jin Lingfeng asked anxiously:

"Elder Ju, Elder Gui!"

"How is Xue'er now?"

"Is she all right?"

Yue Guan and Gui Mei exchanged smiles. Yue Guan said, "Holy Son, there is no need to worry. The Young Mistress is unharmed and should have awakened by now."

Jin Lingfeng sighed in relief, a faint smile appearing on his lips. He had come to the Heaven Dou Empire under Bibi Dong's orders to kill the other princes of the imperial family, and now his mission was finally complete.

"By the way, where is Poison Douluo now?"

He paused before asking in a grave voice.

Gui Mei replied:

"Reporting to the Holy Son, Poison Douluo is waiting outside. Shall I let him in now?"

Jin Lingfeng nodded to indicate his approval, then sat at the edge of the bed, making himself look less weak.

Gui Mei sent a voice transmission. Soon, the door was pushed open, and an elderly man with white hair, dressed in gray robes, walked in.

His face was sinister, his pupils cold and merciless like those of a venomous snake, and an eerie aura radiated from his entire body.

The two sized each other up. Dugu Bo was the first to speak coldly:

"Greetings, Holy Son!"

"Do you have a way to cure the snake venom in my body and my granddaughter's?"

Jin Lingfeng smiled faintly and nodded.

"Of course I do, but I need Poison Douluo to help me conceal everything from Xue Ye."

Dugu Bo's gaze turned slightly cold, but he still nodded.

"No problem. This old man agrees."

Jin Lingfeng was very satisfied. Although Dugu Bo was cold and ruthless, he always kept his word.

"Poison Douluo, you can try storing the toxins within your soul bones. That way, the toxins will remain unaffected and will no longer corrode your body."

"As for your granddaughter, Dugu Yan, you can find a suitable soul bone for her, or bring her before me and I will personally force the toxins out of her body."

At Nuoding Academy.

On the training ground, atop the grass.

A cute young girl with a scorpion braid lay there.

She gazed quietly at the azure sky, longing filling her eyes.

"Brother Jin, it's already been half a year since you returned to your family."

"Xiao Wu misses you so much. Have you already forgotten me?"

"I wonder when we'll be able to meet again..."

The girl parted her soft lips and spoke sorrowfully, her pale lashes trembling slightly.

Just then, a sudden change occurred!

Behind the girl, black mist gathered into a gigantic arm that viciously grabbed at Xiao Wu!

A helpless scream immediately burst from the girl's mouth, echoing continuously through the surroundings, incomparably shrill.

At the same time, the dream shattered.

Jin Lingfeng, lying in bed, suddenly sat upright and cried out:

"Xiao Wu!"

Sweat immediately seeped out and streamed down his cheeks.

Jin Lingfeng panted heavily, his brows tightly furrowed.

"Lingfeng, what's wrong?"

"Did you have a nightmare? Don't scare me!"

Beside him, Qian Renxue held the boy she loved, gazing at him with concern.

Jin Lingfeng forced a smile, wrapped his arms around the beauty, and lay back down with her, reassuring her:

"Xue'er, I just had a dream."

"It's all right. You don't need to worry."

Half a year had passed since the assassin's attack. Qian Renxue's injuries had long since healed, and Jin Lingfeng had come here to secretly keep her company.

The girl rested her head on the boy's arm, quietly staring at the handsome face so close to hers.

She pursed her lips slightly, then suddenly asked in a resentful tone:

"Lingfeng, who is Xiao Wu?"

"I want an answer right now!"

"Have you been seeing another woman behind my back?"

"Have you? Say something!"

The more she spoke, the more agitated she became, and the grievance in her heart erupted at that moment.

Jin Lingfeng looked at the girl in his arms, whose eyes were slightly red and whose delicate body trembled faintly as she gazed at him sorrowfully. His heart felt terrible, and a sharp pain rose within him.

"Xue'er, don't let your imagination run wild."

"You're the one I love. How could I possibly like another woman?"

"When I went to Nuoding Academy to handle some matters, I met a six-year-old girl named Xiao Wu there."

"His Holiness the Pope knows about this. You have to believe me..."

Jin Lingfeng held the beauty tightly, his right hand gently stroking her hair.

As the gentle words of the man she loved fell into her ears, Qian Renxue gradually calmed down.

She raised her head, her eyes red. Yet when she saw the pain and self-reproach on the boy's face, she could not bear it.

"Lingfeng, I believe you."

Qian Renxue spoke softly and rested her head against his broad chest.

Jin Lingfeng nodded heavily, kissed the forehead of the girl he loved with deep affection, and soon fell into a deep sleep again.

But around half an hour later, the words "Xiao Wu" once again slipped faintly from his lips...

At once, in Jin Lingfeng's arms.

The beauty's eyes opened, grievance and sorrow flowing through them...

The next morning.

In the mirror was reflected an incomparably beautiful girl.

Golden hair, exquisite features, and a curvaceous figure—she was like flawless jade sculpted by the heavens.

Behind the girl stood a handsome boy in white, holding a jade comb as he gently and tenderly combed the beauty's hair.

Qian Renxue's soft lips curved slightly upward. Her beautiful eyes brimmed with happiness as she looked at the serious boy in the mirror, her heart filled with warmth and security.

"Lingfeng, I've now been made Crown Prince."

"You've also stayed here with me for half a year. It's time for you to go back."

As she said this, a flash of grievance passed through the girl's eyes.

Jin Lingfeng stopped what he was doing, turned the beauty by her shoulders, and looked at her with a smile.

"Xue'er, I don't want to go back so soon."

"I want to stay here and spend more time with you."

Then he reached out and gently stroked the face of the girl he loved, his eyes filled with only her.

Qian Renxue met his gaze, so full of affection. Her maiden's heart was moved, overflowing with sweetness and happiness.

She took the initiative to stand, looped her arms around the boy's neck, and shyly stole a kiss on his cheek before persuading him:

"Lingfeng, be good. Go back."

"I know you want to spend more time with me."

"But now that I'm the Crown Prince, I have far too many matters to handle every day."

"If I keep staying in the room with you, sooner or later others will notice something suspicious..."

"But I..."

Jin Lingfeng wanted to say more, but the beauty covered his lips with her palm.

She smiled sweetly and said playfully:

"Lingfeng, go back."

"When you cultivate to Level 100."

"And help Spirit Hall unify the Douluo Continent."

"Then we can be together forever!"

After Qian Renxue finished speaking, she tightly embraced the boy she loved, resting her head against his chest and listening to the powerful beat of his heart. A happy smile appeared on her lips.

"Xue'er, don't worry."

"I'll cultivate diligently. I won't make you wait that long!"

Jin Lingfeng was equally moved. Holding the beauty's delicate body, he spoke tender words of love. The atmosphere around them became exceptionally warm, as though even the air carried a sweet scent...

Half an hour later, Qian Renxue left the room for the Heaven Dou Palace, reluctance shining in her eyes...

"Holy Son, the carriage is ready."

"Let us depart for Spirit City."

Outside Heaven Dou City, Yue Guan made a welcoming gesture and spoke to the boy before him with a smile.

Jin Lingfeng shook his head and said gravely:

"Before returning to Spirit City, we're going to Nuoding City."

Only then did he board the carriage with a solemn expression.

The dream of Xiao Wu being harmed had appeared again and again the previous night, leaving him with a faint sense of unease.

Beside him, Yue Guan frowned but chose not to ask any further questions...

Half a day later, outside the gates of Nuoding Academy.

A carriage bearing the emblem of Spirit Hall stopped there.

A boy in white stepped down from it.

The moment he appeared, he attracted the attention of all the surrounding students, who began whispering among themselves.

"Elder Ju, wait here for a moment."

"I'm going into the academy to handle something. I'll be back soon."

Jin Lingfeng spoke to Yue Guan, then hurried away.

The surrounding students moved aside to make way for him. Yue Guan sighed helplessly...

Very soon, Jin Lingfeng arrived at the instructors' office.