That night.
After bringing Zhu Zhuqing back, Ye Qiu used Kamui to enter Xue Qinghe's carriage.
"Back so soon? I thought you were going to spend the night in the Star Dou Great Forest."
Xue Qinghe watched Ye Qiu appear inside the carriage, golden light flashing over her body as she quickly returned to her female form.
"I was a little worried."
Ye Qiu shrugged and casually lay down on Qian Renxue's bed.
"Worried?"
Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow.
She picked up a piece of fruit from the table, lay across Ye Qiu's chest, and stuffed it into his mouth.
"Are you thinking about Spirit Hall? They probably wouldn't make a move at a time like this, would they?"
"Not necessarily."
Ye Qiu shook his head and wrapped an arm around Qian Renxue's waist.
"The current Pope calls you an abomination. You can imagine how little fondness she has for Spirit Hall—or rather, the Qian Clan."
"What if she could achieve her goal while also tarnishing Spirit Hall's reputation?"
"..."
After hearing Ye Qiu's words,
Qian Renxue could not help frowning.
It was not only because of the word "abomination," but also because of Ye Qiu's speculation.
"If that's really the case, wouldn't you be in danger?"
Qian Renxue did not care whether Spirit Hall was supposedly disgraced.
Spirit Hall's goal was to unify the continent.
Sooner or later, it was destined to stand against those noble clans and aristocratic families.
"I won't be in danger. Have you forgotten my Soul Skill? I'm merely curious when they'll come."
Ye Qiu shook his head, his hand sliding down from her slender waist to her pert rear.
"You!"
Qian Renxue glared at Ye Qiu.
"Have you already figured out what to do?"
"Of course. If it comes down to it, my Soul