Qian Renxue and Su Yue's First Meeting

Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, only then noticed the black-haired boy walking towards her from the opposite side of the Moonlight Pavilion.

Although the other person was not old, looking only a little over ten years old, he had delicate features, calm eyes, and a special aura that was hard to ignore.

The guards following Qian Renxue also noticed this uninvited guest and immediately prepared to step forward to stop him.

This imposter First Prince always presented himself as approachable and kind, so naturally he couldn't personally intervene in something as trivial as blocking outsiders.

The Soul Master who could serve as her personal guards were all trusted confidants who had come from the Spirit Hall. They were already used to this and would handle similar trivial matters whenever she went out.

But this time was different.

Looking at the boy's still somewhat immature face, for some reason, Qian Renxue's heart suddenly stirred, and she raised her hand to stop the guard's actions.

They stopped in their tracks and stood quietly not far from the entrance of the Moonlight Pavilion, waiting for the other party to approach.

Upon approaching Xue Qinghe, the young man bowed slightly and said, "I am Su Cheng, a Soul Master from Maple Town in the Kingdom of Barak. I greet Your Highness."

"Maple Flower Town?" Xue Qinghe looked him up and down, and said gently, "I remember it's a small town near the Star Dou Great Forest, right? It's quite a distance to come to Heaven Dou City from there. You don't look very old, it must have been quite a journey for you. Didn't any of your elders accompany you?"

Su Cheng was slightly surprised to hear this, not expecting that she even knew about this place. He quickly replied, "When I was very young, my parents died in a hunt for Soul Beast. Over the years, my younger sister and I have depended on each other for survival, and we have only survived to this day thanks to the help of our neighbors."

"That must have been quite an achievement. When I was your age, I was just an ignorant boy." Xue Qinghe's eyes softened, and she sighed softly. A strange sense of familiarity stirred a rare pity within her. "Young man, what brings you to me today?"

"Your Highness, please forgive me. Although I have lost both my parents, I am fortunate to have good talent and have now reached the level of Four-Ring Soul Ancestor. So I was thinking of seeing if there is an opportunity to join Your Highness."

"Four-Ring Soul Ancestor?" Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's eyes flashed with surprise, and he asked in return, "How old are you this year?"

"He will be thirteen in less than six months."

"A twelve-year-old Soul Ancestor?!"

Xue Qinghe was increasingly surprised.

Even with her talent, she only had this level of cultivation at the age of twelve.

Even though she was busy with the royal power struggles and neglected some of her cultivation time, her talent was still far beyond what ordinary Soul Master could compare to.

Are you telling the truth?

"I dare not deceive Your Highness." As he spoke, a wisp of pale golden mist appeared behind Su Cheng, and four Soul Rings, two yellow and two purple, swirled around his feet.

"It's even the best Soul Ring Configuration! What kind of Martial Soul do you have?"

"I'm not entirely sure either. When I awakened my Martial Soul, the Soul Master in charge of guiding the awakening at the Spirit Hall couldn't tell either, saying there was a high probability it would be a Trash Martial Soul. However, as I've gradually developed it over the years, I've discovered that my Martial Soul can greatly enhance my body, and its performance in battle is no weaker than that of ordinary Martial Soul. It seems to be some kind of unknown Beast Martial Soul."

"I see, it's probably some kind of Mutated Spirit." Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, then looked at the golden mist behind Su Cheng again before turning to the gate of the Moonlight Pavilion and saying, "Young brother, you have extraordinary talent and are willing to come and join me. I am naturally delighted. Why don't we sit down and chat?"

"Won't this interfere with your work?"

"Those are just trivial matters."

Xue Qinghe waved his hand dismissively at first, then noticed that Su Cheng seemed a little embarrassed, and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something inconvenient?"

"My sister came with me and is still waiting for me over there." Su Cheng pointed in the direction where Su Yue was.

"I thought it was something serious. It's alright, I'll just invite your sister over for a chat. Since we're siblings, she must be quite talented. Although I'm only average, I have quite a few capable people under my command, who might be able to give you some pointers."

"Then thank you very much, Your Highness."

As he spoke, Su Cheng waved to Su Yue on the other side of the street.

Upon seeing his gesture, Su Yue frowned slightly, secretly wondering what Su Cheng was up to now.

After hesitating for a moment, she still came over.

When they got closer, she remained silent, her gaze shifting between the two men, seemingly lost in thought.

"Your Highness, this is my younger sister Su Yue."

"I am yours—um—"

Upon hearing Su Cheng introduce himself in this way, Su Yue raised an eyebrow, and almost blurted out, "I am your father."

She didn't care what the consequences of her nonsense might be; she was determined not to let anyone take advantage of her.

Even if the person opposite her was a prince, even if he had the extraordinary talent to become a god, she didn't take him seriously.

In the end, he's just a mere human being.

Moreover, she already had an instinctive aversion to the evasive guy in front of her.

Fortunately, Su Cheng reacted quickly and immediately covered her mouth as soon as he realized something was wrong. He explained to Xue Qinghe with a slightly embarrassed expression, "This child is going through a rebellious phase. Please understand."

He then transmitted his voice to Su Yue, "Dragon God King, please restrain yourself. I'll call you 'sister' after this is over, okay?"

"..."

As her red lips and cheek were pressed down by that hand, her body stiffened abruptly, and her mind went blank for a moment. But she quickly recovered, forcefully pried the hand off her pretty face, and her breathing became slightly rapid.

Su Yue lowered her head, her loose bangs obscuring her eyes, making it impossible to see her expression. She didn't speak again, simply standing silently to the side, the atmosphere seeming somewhat awkward.

Xue Qinghe stood aside, watching the intimate interaction between the two, and felt a surge of displeasure.

This slight displeasure came out of nowhere, but the boy in front of him was exceptionally talented, and his sister also had a slightly mysterious air about her, clearly indicating that they were no ordinary people.

For the sake of her future endeavors, she naturally wouldn't let such sudden, inexplicable emotions cloud her judgment.

Xue Qinghe's expression remained unchanged as he chuckled, "Your younger sister looks to be under ten years old, so it's understandable that she's a bit mischievous."

After saying that, he turned around first, winked at the coachman behind him, and then stepped towards the Moonlight Pavilion. "Young brother, come with me. Even in the bustling Heaven Dou City, this place is definitely one of the best in terms of environment."

"Good."

Su Cheng nodded and followed Su Yue Xue Qinghe Moonlight Pavilion Yue.

Looking at the young prince's back in front of him, Su Cheng remained calm, but his mind was in turmoil.

With his current strength, he could actually use more direct methods to test the waters.

Just like with Zhu Zhuqing before, he spoke to her as an unparalleled expert, directly revealing his identity and using coercion and enticement to change Qian Renxue's short-term goals or even her future development path.

But he didn't do that.

His previous experience in Maple Flower Town gave him a sense of something strange, and he realized that this crude and simple method probably wouldn't work.

The binding force of fate was surprisingly strong in this Simulation.

Moreover, Qian Renxue's breadth of knowledge and the complex relationships behind her are far beyond what Zhu Zhuqing, who is alone and powerless, can match.

On a smaller scale, with the Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu, Bibi Dong, and others as her backers, the cultivation level of Peerless Douluo might not be enough to intimidate her. What if things backfire and she inadvertently triggers various events?

To take it a step further, Su Cheng was now completely unsure about the origins of the original Angel God and Rakshasa God.

He is far from invincible now, and with the Silver Dragon King, a person of sensitive status, by his side, he naturally cannot act without restraint.

Instead of blindly trying, it's better to use other methods to fuel the movement.

Accumulate as many variables as possible and unleash them at the crucial moment; the results may be much better.

The changes in the details are actually insignificant; the key lies only in those few important time points.

Is there any fundamental difference between Qian Renxue returning to the Spirit Hall now and returning after failing her mission?

Actually, there isn't one.

Ultimately, the Spirit Hall failed, losing to the Asura God Sword along with Bibi Dong.

This is not reality after all. If we don't consider the issue of potential development, it wouldn't matter if Qian Renxue continued to stay in the Heaven Dou Empire for the time being.

On the third floor of the Moonlight Pavilion, in a private tea room, the three people sat down as host and guest.

Xue Qinghe personally poured fragrant tea for Su Cheng and Su Yue, and said with a smile, "The green tea here tastes quite good, you can try it. Although I know that you genius Soul Master don't usually pursue this kind of material enjoyment, it's okay to relax occasionally."

Upon seeing this, Su Cheng quickly thanked him and accepted the gift.

Seeing this interaction, Su Yue felt disdain and secretly cursed this guy for being such a pretentious person.

Xue Qinghe smiled and waved his hand, saying gently, "Brother Su, please don't call me Your Highness anymore. If you don't mind, please call me Brother Xue."

Watching her every move, Su Cheng was almost completely certain that this was not the Xiao Xue he knew.

When did the person I remember ever act so "respectful and courteous"?

Even if you were to pretend, you could never fake it like this.

Su Cheng's heart stirred, and he continued Xue Qinghe's words, "Brother Xue is indeed as approachable as the rumors say. On the way to Heaven Dou City, we have met many imperial nobles, most of whom are arrogant and domineering. I originally thought the rumors were false, but I did not expect that the imperial royal family is indeed different. Whether it is you or Prince Xue Beng, your behavior is completely different from other nobles."

"..."

While listening to the first half, Xue Qinghe's expression remained natural, but towards the end, his smile froze slightly.

It's certainly true that I'm approachable.

In order to one day seize the throne, she has paid great attention to public opinion over the years.

But she knew her "fourth brother" all too well what kind of person he was, so how did he become such a gentle and refined gentleman in Su Cheng's mouth?

"... And Brother Xue, not to brag, but although my sister is a bit mischievous, in terms of looks alone, she is a rare beauty. But when you two princes saw my sister, your eyes were clear and without a trace of lust, which made me very fond of you."

"?"

Su Cheng's words of praise were extremely straightforward, making him appear like a naive and innocent young man. However, Xue Qinghe's fingers, which were holding the teacup, paused.

Would Xue Beng be indifferent to beauty?

That's a joke!

In recent years, Xue Beng has indulged in debauchery and has a very poor reputation among the people, with most of the problems stemming from the word "beauty".

However, upon hearing Su Cheng praise Su Yue, she subconsciously glanced at the girl sitting quietly drinking tea next to him.

Just then, Su Yue also looked at her.

"..."

Xue Qinghe's gaze froze.

What kind of look was that...?

Like the Bright Moon in the night sky, it is deep and mysterious, yet it exudes indifference, colder than the frost and snow in the dead of winter.

And that almost undisguised suspicion and distrust, as if Insight her disguise, pierced straight to the heart.

"This little girl..."

Xue Qinghe's heart sank, and his impression of Su Yue worsened even further.

It wasn't jealousy of a beautiful woman with a striking appearance, but rather stemmed from some vague, eerie threat.

This sense of threat was strange even to her.

Of course, this girl's appearance and temperament truly qualify her as one of the world's most beautiful women. Even at a young age, she is still dazzling.

But there are plenty of beautiful women in the world, and she has never paid attention to anyone else.

How could this little girl, who looks no more than eight or nine years old, be so repulsive?

She glanced at Su Cheng again, feeling a strange sense of irritation.

Suppressing the strange emotions in his heart, Xue Qinghe turned his gaze away from Su Yue and looked at Su Cheng, asking, "Brother Su, are you sure the Prince Xue Beng you mentioned is my fourth brother?"

"I think he's the Fourth Prince? That's how the person next to him introduced him..."

With a look of reminiscence, Su Cheng described the appearance of the Xue Beng.

Of course, he was just making things up; he wouldn't have time to meet a nobody like Xue Beng.

Although he had never met Xue Beng in this world, he had met him a few times in the real world and knew what he looked like, so he could describe him without any difficulty.

"... It was quite a coincidence. I was trying out my Fourth Soul Skill in the suburbs when Prince Xue Beng saw me. He invited me to his residence, saying that he had many talented young Soul Master like me, and we could exchange ideas. But I thought I should come to Heaven Dou City first, so I didn't agree immediately."

After speaking, Su Cheng lowered his head and silently drank his tea.

Meanwhile, he secretly observed Xue Qinghe's changing expression while taking a sip of tea.

As expected, a cold glint flashed in the other party's eyes, as if he had murderous intent.