Qian Renxue's Plan

Qian Renxue was clearly in a very good mood. Smiling, she asked, "What reward do you want?"

Shi Yueyi's eyes darted around before she said mischievously, "I haven't decided yet. I'll tell you after we get to Heaven Dou City, alright?"

"Sure." Qian Renxue beckoned to her. "Come down quickly. Be careful not to fall."

Shi Yueyi sprang down from the treetop, and Qian Renxue took her hand as they headed toward the outskirts of Sunset Forest.

"This happened rather suddenly. We need to return to Heaven Dou City right away, but your Second Soul Ring..." Qian Renxue looked somewhat troubled.

"No rush, no rush." Shi Yueyi said thoughtfully, "After obtaining this First Soul Ring, I can feel the power in my body spreading out. I need some time to stabilize it anyway. If I immediately obtain a Second Soul Ring, I might end up biting off more than I can chew."

"Alright." Qian Renxue nodded. "Once we reach Heaven Dou City, I'll find you a separate simulated environment suited for cultivation. If I remember correctly, your abilities are related to... night, the moon, and... lightning?"

"Yes, that's right." Shi Yueyi nodded.

Qian Renxue seemed to think of something.

She remembered that Yu Tianheng, a disciple of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, was in the best class at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

She wondered whose lightning was stronger, Little Shiyue's or his.

It was not that she lacked confidence in her little follower. It was simply that Yu Tianheng's Martial Soul specialized in lightning, while Shi Yueyi seemed to possess multiple attributes.

The coachman who had brought them there was still waiting outside the forest. Upon seeing the Crown Prince and Shi Yueyi emerge, he hurriedly invited them into the carriage.

"Your Highness, are we returning to the imperial capital?" he asked respectfully.

"Yes, let's return first."

Qian Renxue led Shi Yueyi into the carriage.

Stingray Douluo remained hidden in the shadows, following them back to Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

"Was that residence we passed just now the home of Poison Douluo?" Shi Yueyi asked after they returned to the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace.

"That's right. Poison Douluo is a rank ninety-one Titled Douluo. Because he cultivates poison arts, it is difficult for him to advance any further unless he can find a way to resolve the poison in his body," Qian Renxue said.

The Crown Prince had brought back a little follower, and the attendants of the Eastern Palace all looked at Shi Yueyi curiously.

Qian Renxue offered no explanation, while Shi Yueyi behaved openly and gracefully, smiling and nodding at them.

After entering the inner hall, Qian Renxue tapped the tabletop. An attendant hurried forward and knelt in salute. "Crown Prince."

"This Miss Shi was someone I happened to meet during this visit. Prepare a place for her to rest," Qian Renxue said gently. "Do not neglect her."

Shi Yueyi glanced at the attendant, then her eyes shifted slightly. "Thank you, Brother Xue."

She did not call her Crown Prince.

"Mhm. Go rest for tonight. If you need anything, just tell them." Qian Renxue nodded, then looked at the attendant.

"Yes, Crown Prince. Miss Shi, please come with me." The attendant respectfully made a gesture of invitation.

"This little sister takes her leave." Shi Yueyi winked at Qian Renxue, gave a slight bow, and followed the attendant out.

Just a few days ago, I was surviving in the wilderness of Frozen Forest. In the blink of an eye, I've come to a place like this... Shi Yueyi followed the attendant to a side hall. Seeing its furnishings, she could not help sighing inwardly.

"This servant takes his leave." The attendant bowed and withdrew.

He didn't seem particularly affected when he heard me call her Brother Xue instead of Crown Prince. And I have the feeling that most people in this Eastern Palace have already become people of Spirit Hall. She sat down on a chair and pondered.

Gradually, she entered a state of cultivation.

Meanwhile.

After watching them leave, Qian Renxue could not help shivering.

Qian Renxue entered her inner chamber, sat down at the desk, and wrote a letter.

She clapped her hands, and Pufferfish and Snake Lance Douluo appeared in the room together.

"Young Master."

"Young Master."

"There are two matters I need the two of you to handle." As Qian Renxue spoke, she handed the letter to Stingray Douluo. "Uncle Cixue, I need you to immediately head to Spirit City. As we discussed before, invite Third Grandfather and Fifth Grandfather to come out of seclusion."

Upon hearing Qian Renxue's words, Snake Lance Douluo's body could not help trembling.

"Understood." Stingray Douluo accepted Qian Renxue's letter. "Do you have any other instructions, Young Master?"

Qian Renxue thought for a moment, then said, "Doesn't Yang Wushuang know quite a bit about herbs? Bring him along too."

Snake Lance Douluo asked in confusion, "Young Master, if you want someone capable of identifying herbs, why not ask Chrysanthemum..."

Before he could finish, Stingray Douluo discreetly jabbed him with Soul Power.

Perhaps that was why the Young Master often had Stingray accompany her when she went out.

Qian Renxue rubbed her temples.

Annoying.

She pondered for a while, considering how to lure Chrysanthemum Douluo over. Ghost Douluo would be useful too.

One could help identify Immortal Grade herbs, while the other should be able to guide Little Shiyue's cultivation.

"There's no need to notify them specifically." Qian Renxue smiled in relief. "If the Worship Hall mobilizes, and they're coming to Heaven Dou City, the news will likely reach them within Spirit Hall by the next day. They'll come on their own then."

Stingray Douluo nodded in sudden realization. "You're right."

The Worship Hall and Pope's Palace were not on good terms now. If any worshippers left, the one at Pope's Palace could not possibly remain still.

Bibi Dong's two trusted right-hand men would follow as well.

As long as they came, everything would be easy.

Qian Renxue did not believe that the circumstances in Heaven Dou City would allow them to refuse.

"Mhm, go take care of it." Qian Renxue stretched lazily.

"Yes!" Stingray Douluo was also very happy. He accepted the order and withdrew.

"Then what are my instructions, Young Master?" Snake Lance Douluo asked respectfully.

"Uncle She Long, I need you to make a trip to the Spirit Holy Temple in Heaven Dou City." Qian Renxue spoke slowly. "Have Bishop Salas thoroughly investigate, one by one, all Martial Soul awakening records in the Heaven Dou Empire from the past ten years! There must not be a single omission!"

Snake Lance Douluo heard the trace of gravity in Qian Renxue's voice.

"Did something happen, Young Master?" he asked doubtfully.

Logically, as a subordinate, he should not have asked so many questions.

But Qian Renxue still glanced at him and said, "The Little Shiyue I brought back this time possesses a Body Martial Soul. Martial Souls with such characteristics have barely appeared in any reported records. Who knows whether the people below made some oversight?"

Snake Lance Douluo's heart tightened. "You are worried that talented individuals may have been overlooked?"

"Correct." Qian Renxue nodded slightly. "Also, the second matter."

Snake Lance Douluo straightened. "Your command."

"Have the Spirit Holy Temple communicate with the branch halls and sub-branches. I want the location of Clear Sky Sect found in the shortest possible time."

By now, genuine anger had appeared in Qian Renxue's eyes.

Though she was currently within the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, she was still worried over the destruction of several Spirit Hall Branches.

It had originally been impossible to determine whether the mysterious Clear Sky Sect Titled Douluo was Tang Hao or Tang Xiao.

But this time, Shi Yueyi had described the scene to her in detail, mentioning the "transparent killing intent" surrounding that person.

Wasn't that Divine Slaughter's Domain?!

The possibilities had narrowed again.

But whether it was Tang Hao or Tang Xiao did not matter. As long as it was Clear Sky Sect of the Tang family, that was enough. They were the ones Spirit Hall was looking for.