Qian Renxue's Competitive Spirit

"You finally came out. We were all worried about you," said a fairly attractive middle-aged woman.

"Oh, what happened?" Long Yu asked curiously.

"This little trainee of yours is truly impressive. With only a Soul Power Level of 25, he actually managed to run alongside Instructor Lin Fei for so long.

That female trainee is also incredibly impressive. I'd say her physical condition is the strongest among all of you right now.

Honestly, you gave us quite a scare. It's been an entire day.

And the speed at which your body absorbed the medicinal liquid, as well as the amount you required, were the fastest and greatest I've ever seen. You alone used the amount of medicinal liquid that ten trainees would use in one session.

But you needn't worry. The more you absorb, the stronger your physical condition is and the greater your improvement. That only makes Spirit Hall happier," the middle-aged woman explained.

"Then I've troubled you, Auntie. May I ask, how many times did Qian Ning'er next door use the medicinal liquid?" Long Yu asked with curiosity and a hint of pride.

"Eight times. And she's probably eating already. Chief Instructor Lin Hao instructed that once you woke up, you should go to the cafeteria downstairs. There's plenty of food there to replenish your strength. Someone will heat it up from time to time, so you can eat whenever you want."

"Thank you, Auntie. I'll be going now." Long Yu gave a sweet smile before heading downstairs.

That proud Qian Renxue—Long Yu could already guess that when he went down, she would ask him how many times he had used the medicinal liquid.

With her naturally competitive personality, she would never willingly fall behind and admit defeat!

When he entered the cafeteria downstairs, Qian Renxue was the only one eating.

Fine plates covered a long table, piled with all kinds of meat. Beyond the aroma, Long Yu could sense fluctuations of Soul Power within the dishes.

This entire table was filled with soul beast meat, and the beasts' cultivation years were not low.

Under the bright lights, Qian Renxue ate the food on her plate with great elegance.

After picking up a piece of meat, Qian Renxue placed it into her small mouth and chewed slowly. The scene was exceptionally refined and tranquil.

Under the bright lights, Qian Renxue's sacred aura and nobility became even more pronounced. Her angelic face, golden robe, and elegant posture radiated an invisible aura that enveloped the surrounding area.

Long Yu stared at Qian Renxue and became entranced again. His little heart pounded wildly. Qian Renxue like this was simply too beautiful.

Seeing Long Yu come down, Qian Renxue stopped eating and said, "You did well. How many times did you change the medicinal liquid?" Just as Long Yu had expected.

Someone with Qian Renxue's personality would certainly be unwilling to let anyone her age surpass her, especially a child so much younger than herself.

After all, her Soul Power Level was far higher than Long Yu's. She did not want to lose to someone her age in any aspect.

"Ten times." Long Yu scratched his head foolishly, looking embarrassed.

"Oh, I understand." Qian Renxue's expression remained incomparably calm as she continued, "Come, sit down. This soul beast meat is indeed quite good. It's very beneficial for strengthening a soul master's physical condition. Looking at you, you probably don't even know what these are.

This one, this one, and this one—as well as the meat from those few soul beasts—contain some dragon bloodline. They should be somewhat beneficial to your martial soul and physique. I'm done eating, so I'll be leaving first."

As she spoke, Qian Renxue pointed at several dishes.

After saying that, she rose and left. Before departing, she glanced at Long Yu, as though saying, I'll definitely defeat you next time.

Watching Qian Renxue's graceful figure leave, Long Yu smiled faintly at her actions. It seemed this Qian Renxue was not entirely without feelings after all.

Alas, for this pitiful girl, Long Yu made up his mind that he would definitely change Qian Renxue's tragic life from the original story.

Qian Renxue had originally been the person chosen by the Angel God. Her father had forced himself upon her mother, and she was born afterward.

From childhood, her mother Bibi Dong had despised her in every possible way. She had never experienced a mother's love or affection.

She could only keep her grandfather company and had no friends. During the most beautiful years of a girl's life, she infiltrated the Heaven Dou Empire and disguised herself as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. That disguise lasted for more than ten years.

The best years of a girl's life were actually spent pretending to be someone else. In the end, Tang San destroyed her plan, leaving all her efforts in vain.

Then, the grandfather who loved her most sacrificed himself to help her attain godhood. The only man she had ever loved did not like her, feared and guarded against her, and was unwilling to be with her.

In the end, Spirit Hall, her home, was destroyed by the person she loved. Her mother also died at the hands of that same person. Ultimately, her Angel God position was shattered, and her strength remained forever at the Soul Douluo stage of Level 89.

She clearly possessed the noblest identity on the entire continent and the greatest talent, yet she met such an end! This girl's fate was simply too tragic. Long Yu resolved that he would definitely change the original story's ending.

Tang San—if things still followed the original story, then Long Yu could only kill him completely!

Perhaps Qian Renxue's personality was the way it was because she believed only strength could give her a sense of security. In that regard, she was quite similar to Bibi Dong.

Long Yu sighed before beginning his meal.

To be honest, this was the first time he had eaten soul beast meat in the true sense, because it was simply too expensive.

The few silver soul coins he had were nowhere near enough to buy it. More importantly, he had no access to the proper channels, as those channels were monopolized by nobles.

But for Spirit Hall, this was no issue at all.

Long Yu picked up a piece of meat and took a gentle bite. It was incomparably tender, and a rich meaty fragrance filled his taste buds. Long Yu swallowed contentedly, feeling a small warm current emerge in his lower abdomen before coursing through his entire body, bringing a sense of comfort.

Then a feeling of craving and hunger arose within him, and Long Yu began stuffing himself.

Meanwhile, in the Papal Palace.

Lin Hao knelt and said, "Reporting to His Holiness the Pope, this subordinate has come to report back."

A graceful figure sat upon the papal throne. A crisp yet imposing voice rang out. "How is that little fellow? And that... Qian Ning'er."

"Reporting to His Holiness the Pope, although Long Yu is very young, both his talent and perseverance are outstanding.

As for Qian Ning'er, her performance was also astonishing. Moreover, there seems to be something on her that can block my senses. Even with my strength as a Soul Douluo, I cannot discern her Soul Power Level."

"Is that so? Continue observing them and continue reporting to me. You may withdraw." Bibi Dong spoke indifferently, but the jade-like hand gripping the Papal Scepter had bulging veins from using too much force.

"Yes, His Holiness the Pope." Lin Hao answered respectfully before leaving the hall and returning to the Genius Camp.

Once again, only Bibi Dong remained in the enormous Papal Palace, but she had long grown accustomed to it.

Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes looked in the direction of the Genius Camp. "Xiao Xue, you still went there. Qian Daoliu, you really did make your move.

Alas, I also wanted to be a qualified mother, but whenever I think of that incident, I..." Thinking of that incident, Bibi Dong stared at the distant Elder Hall with hatred and even a touch of madness!

Angel Clan, just you wait!

You destroyed me, so I will destroy you!