"His Majesty says only the Regent King is permitted to enter the hall for discussion." The guard hurried back to Jiang Mian and relayed Qian Renxue's message.
Jiang Mian smiled faintly and followed the guard toward Qian Renxue's bedchamber.
Once the guard reached a point ten meters from the bedchamber, he did not dare proceed any farther. Jiang Mian pushed open the doors himself, and a faint floral fragrance washed over him.
"Oh, the Regent King has arrived." Qian Renxue stood barefoot, wearing only a loose robe that barely concealed the breathtaking sight beneath it.
Jiang Mian kept his gaze straight ahead and secretly swallowed. "What level is Your Majesty's Soul Power at now?"
"State affairs have kept me busy. I am only level fifty-eight now." Qian Renxue supported her forehead and spoke lazily. "The Regent King must have broken through level sixty already."
"I'm close to breaking through level seventy." Jiang Mian smiled. "I came this time to borrow a treasure from Your Majesty, to obtain my seventh soul ring."
"Oh." Qian Renxue nodded, then suddenly realized what he had said. Her gaze instantly sharpened. "Wait, you said you're nearly level seventy?"
"Probably within the next couple of days." Jiang Mian smiled. "Why is Your Majesty so surprised?"
"No, I merely admire you." Qian Renxue coughed twice. "What treasure do you wish to borrow?"
"The former royal family's secret treasure, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud." Jiang Mian said. "Has Your Majesty ever noticed it?"
"I infiltrated the Heaven Dou royal family for over ten years, yet only occasionally heard a few scraps of gossip about it." Qian Renxue shook her head. "That treasure should be in the Heaven Dou royal treasury."
"Then that is excellent. I'll return it after using it." Jiang Mian said. "After all, the value of