Poisoning Takes Too Long; Direct Destruction Is Better

He had been too concerned just now. Wasn't it because Qian Renxue's personality would cause her to suffer losses in the future? "Will you remember this time?"

"You always make that face."

Qian Renxue turned to glance at Chen Changfeng and giggled. "You're my brother. How could I bring myself to hurt you? Grandpa said that with Brother Changfeng protecting Xiaoxue in the future, Xiaoxue won't have to be afraid of anything."

"Quit fooling around."

Chen Changfeng truly had no way of dealing with her. Then, softening a little, he said, "When you fight someone in the future, no matter the circumstances, remember to take them out at the first opportunity. Otherwise, you'll suffer a huge loss someday."

Qian Renxue was still young. She had no idea how difficult the road ahead would be.

Qian Daoliu had done a fine job teaching her. They had agreed to train them together, yet over the past year, it had basically been Chen Changfeng sparring with Qian Renxue alone. Was he going to wash his hands of it again? The Judgment Elder was essentially Spirit Hall's bodyguard, not Qian Renxue's nanny.

After spending a year together,

Chen Changfeng was nearly driven crazy by Qian Renxue.

She was a clingy little pest. Other than when she slept, she practically stuck to him every day.

"Have you two little ancestors had enough fun?" Just then, an unwelcome voice drifted over.

Chen Changfeng and Qian Renxue turned around at the same time. The newcomer was none other than the Seventh Enshriner, Demon Subduing Douluo.

Chen Changfeng's face instantly turned red.

Their position was rather awkward at the moment.

Though they were still children, Qian Renxue was pinned to the ground and unable to move, while Chen Changfeng was sitting on her butt.

Qian Renxue was a child.

He was not.

The next second, Chen Changfeng hurriedly leaped off Qian Renxue and pulled her to her feet as well.

Demon Subduing Douluo had already approached. He respectfully informed Qian Renxue in a low voice, "Young Mistress, the Great Enshriner has an important matter and requests your return."

"Alright."

Qian Renxue grabbed Chen Changfeng's arm and said, "Brother Changfeng, come see Grandpa with Xiaoxue."

"Young Mistress."

Demon Subduing Douluo's eye twitched. "The Great Enshriner instructed that the young mistress meet him alone."

Huh?

Confusion flickered in Qian Renxue's eyes.

What's wrong with Grandpa today? Didn't Brother Changfeng and I always go together?

Chen Changfeng's heart stirred instead. He knew why Qian Daoliu had summoned Qian Renxue alone.

The infiltration of Heaven Dou Empire, perhaps.

Qian Renxue was likely about to leave Spirit Hall.

It seemed he would not see this girl for a long time.

Qian Renxue hesitated for a moment.

She seemed to have realized why Qian Daoliu had called for her.

A trace of melancholy immediately appeared on her little face, which had been beaming with joy.

"Grandfather Jiangmo, Xiaoxue will go see Grandpa in a little while. You should head back first." Only after a long pause did Qian Renxue speak.

"Understood. This subordinate will await the young mistress at Worship Hall."

Demon Subduing Douluo nodded. He could see Qian Renxue's reluctance as well. At last, he gave Chen Changfeng a deep, involuntary look, seemingly reminding him to put the bigger picture first.

Then, with a sigh, he vanished from where he stood.

Chen Changfeng naturally understood the meaning behind Demon Subduing Douluo's look.

But his concern was unnecessary.

Chen Changfeng had made his stance clear a year ago: he would not interfere with any of Spirit Hall's decisions. Naturally, he would not interfere with Qian Renxue infiltrating the Heaven Dou Imperial Family either. All he needed to do was increase his strength as quickly as possible, then clear every obstacle in Spirit Hall's path.

Clear Sky Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Shrek Academy, Tang Sect, City of Slaughter, Sea God Island.

Chen Changfeng had long placed these sects and forces on his list for destruction.

"Brother Changfeng."

Only after Demon Subduing Douluo had gone far away did Qian Renxue turn around. Blinking her big eyes, she asked, "Um... no matter how long it is, you'll remember Xiaoxue, right?"

There was reluctance in Qian Renxue's warm, adorable voice.

This past year had been the happiest time of her life.

As Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden in name, she was merely glamorous on the surface. Her life was worse than that of Hu Liena, the other girl in Spirit Hall, simply because she was a child whose father was gone and whose mother did not love her.

Until a year ago, when her grandfather suddenly gave her an ill-tempered older brother.

For the first time since being abandoned, she experienced what companionship meant.

Chen Changfeng drew a deep breath. He had wanted to urge her to leave quickly, but after thinking it over, he still nodded. "Mm."

He truly could not bear to hurt such a fragile heart.

Qian Renxue had been despised by Bibi Dong since childhood and was even a child Bibi Dong had abandoned. She had only managed to grow up safely thanks to Qian Daoliu's protection.

Children would always hold expectations for their parents. Like him, this girl had endured six years of helplessness and pain. Neither of them had the right to choose their birth. As they grew up, their hopes had turned to disappointment. Though those experiences seemed long behind them, they had already become nightmares buried deep in their hearts.

Qian Renxue especially.

Her lack of love had become the wound that hurt her most deeply, and Chen Changfeng's companionship over the past year had become the light she chased after.

"Hehe."

Looking up at Chen Changfeng's expression, which always carried a hint of disdain, Qian Renxue seemed long accustomed to it. With a sudden spring, she jumped onto him, wrapped her legs around his waist, and planted a loud kiss on his left cheek. "Xiaoxue will remember too."

Seeing Qian Renxue's heartfelt smile and those big eyes so close to his, Chen Changfeng gave her a slightly innocent glare. "Remember what I told you. No matter when it is, enemies must be destroyed at the first opportunity. Never give them any chance to catch their breath."

"I know!"

Qian Renxue pouted with a hint of temper and muttered, "It's always the same thing. You're even more naggy than Grandpa."

"Get down."

Chen Changfeng patted Qian Renxue and reminded her, "If you don't head back soon, the Great Enshriner will start worrying."

At Chen Changfeng's urging,

the smile blooming on Qian Renxue's delicate, adorable face gradually froze.

She was reluctant.

And even more dependent on him.

But she did not want to disobey her grandfather's orders either. If she wanted to prove to Bibi Dong that she was not useless, then she had to go to Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

In the end, she reluctantly jumped down from Chen Changfeng.

Seeing Qian Renxue's pitiful little face, Chen Changfeng softened so much that he could not help reaching out to pinch her cheek. He comforted her, "Go on. There are some things you truly need to face on your own. Be brave."

Qian Renxue nodded obediently like a pecking chick.

Only then did she reluctantly leave.

She walked toward Spirit Hall, turning back to look at him every few steps.

Watching Qian Renxue leave, Chen Changfeng felt an inexplicable sense of melancholy. She was so foolish—could she really complete Spirit Hall's mission in Heaven Dou Empire?

Qian Renxue's life was like a tragedy.

Not only had she been abandoned since childhood, but she had spent more than half of her decades-long life as an undercover agent. She could not have her own identity; even her appearance belonged to someone else. Even after she later became Qian Renxue again, her misery seemed to be everywhere. Hopefully, his influence over the past year would change her somewhat, so she would not do anything foolish then.

Still, it did not matter.

He would clear away every obstacle standing in Spirit Hall's way in the future.

Poisoning seemed far too slow. It was nowhere near as straightforward as direct destruction.

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