Locking Her in the Secret Room

After coming to her senses, Qian Renxue finally calmed down.

She carefully examined Ah Rou.

Ah Rou was dressed simply and naturally, pure and lively.

Bibi Dong, meanwhile, wore luxurious clothing, like a rose covered in thorns.

Though the two looked identical, their clothing and temperaments were completely different.

Even their voices differed.

"You really... aren't my mother!"

Qian Renxue found it hard to accept.

But this seemed to be the only answer that could explain the current situation.

Seeing that she had finally stopped mistaking her for someone else, Ah Rou breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes! This is our first time meeting!"

Ah Rou said gently, "Do I really look that much like your mother?"

Once she realized she had mistaken the wrong person, Qian Renxue did not even have time to feel disappointed. Her heart was filled only with shock—

"More than just alike!"

She murmured, "You and my mother are practically identical!"

Identical!

Hearing that word, Ah Rou's heart tightened!

There was only one person she looked exactly like!

Many years ago, she had rescued a severely injured and unconscious young girl in the Star Dou Great Forest.

But because of the divide between humans and Soul Beasts, she had left before the girl woke up.

Because she liked the girl's appearance, she had imitated it when taking human form.

But as time passed, she gradually realized the severity of the problem.

Whenever she appeared in human cities, people would sometimes mistake her for that girl!

And those people called that girl the "Holy Maiden"!

Before serious consequences could arise, she responded in time. Whenever she went to human cities afterward, she carefully disguised herself.

She also investigated the girl's identity, only to break out in a cold sweat!

The Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall!

She had imitated someone of extremely noble status!

From then on, she became even more cautious!

Ah Rou looked Qian Renxue over.

So she was her daughter!

They really did resemble each other somewhat!

What a cursed fate!

She had rescued Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden before, and now she had rescued her daughter!

In the shadows, Lucifer observed Ah Rou's reaction and formed some guesses of his own.

"She couldn't possibly have never gone to a human city. Maybe someone mistook her for Bibi Dong before!"

"If she learned Qian Renxue's identity because of that, would she immediately run away?"

Lucifer did not know what Ah Rou would choose. If it were him, he would have silenced her directly!

Ah Rou was conflicted.

She wanted to run away at once!

If people from Spirit Hall came looking for her, it would definitely be an enormous hassle. Her life might even be in danger!

But leaving a child like Qian Renxue alone in a place like this was far too dangerous.

With her kind nature, she could not bear to do it.

The thought of silencing her had never even crossed her mind! Unlike a certain black-hearted villain!

But running away directly carried some risks.

Because Qian Renxue had already seen what she looked like.

If she did not find a way to make her keep it secret, she would definitely tell the people of Spirit Hall when she returned!

Ah! What was she supposed to do?!

Her kind nature had trapped Ah Rou in a dilemma!

Yet Lucifer, the one responsible for it all, leisurely watched the show from the shadows.

"Does your mother really look exactly like me?" Ah Rou asked again to make sure.

Qian Renxue nodded emphatically. "Exactly the same!"

"The Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall?"

"Yes! So you knew her too!"

Ah Rou gave a bitter smile. "I've been mistaken for her before. Her status is so noble that a little inquiry would reveal who she is!"

"I never expected you to be her daughter!"

Qian Renxue stared fixedly at the face that looked just like her mother's, yet was so gentle. "But why have I never heard of you?"

"You look so much like my mother. Lots of people should know about you too!"

Ah Rou hurriedly explained, "Your mother's status is too noble. Being mistaken for her would bring me a lot of trouble!"

"So whenever I go out, I disguise myself. I only revealed my true appearance here in the Star Dou Great Forest!"

"Oh, oh! So that's how it is!" Qian Renxue nodded.

As she spoke, her gaze never left that face.

"By the way! Why were you here all alone?" Ah Rou asked.

Qian Renxue's eyes flickered. "Grandpa brought me here to hunt for a Spirit Ring. I passed out while absorbing it, and when I woke up, I saw you!"

"This..." Ah Rou could not make sense of how things had unfolded.

Had they encountered a powerful Soul Beast, and her grandfather had lured it away to protect his granddaughter?

That shouldn't be it!

The guards assigned to the daughter of Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden should have been incredibly formidable!

Qian Renxue did not understand why she was here either.

But she guessed that Lucifer had taken control of her body and run off, then dissipated here for some reason.

"No matter what, Grandpa will definitely find me soon! He's a Titled Douluo!"

Qian Renxue was full of confidence in this.

"Don't worry, Grandpa will definitely thank you properly!"

"You'll never have to worry again about getting into trouble because you look like my mother!"

"My grandpa is the most distinguished and powerful person in Spirit Hall!"

"Whatever reward you want, he can give it to you!"

A fantasy began to grow in Qian Renxue's heart—

She would bring this woman back to Spirit Hall with her!

Lock her in a secret chamber...

Wait!

Why had she thought of a secret chamber?

She hurriedly shook her head, throwing the bizarre thought out of her mind.

Qian Renxue thought the terms she had offered were generous, but she had no idea that Ah Rou's heart was growing colder with every word!

A Titled Douluo!

The most distinguished status!

The greatest strength!

A reward? How would he reward me?

Turn me into a Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone?

Ah Rou restrained the urge to bolt, hurriedly reminding herself—

I'm a Spirit Douluo now. I've long since entered maturity!

As long as I don't reveal myself, even a Titled Douluo standing right in front of me won't be able to tell!

"There's no need for a reward," Ah Rou said with a smile. "I didn't save you for that!"

Hearing this, Qian Renxue liked her even more.

"Um..." Ah Rou said uneasily.

"What is it?"

"Could you keep what you know about me a secret?"

"Hm?" Qian Renxue was somewhat confused.

Ah Rou explained, "I'm rather detached by nature and dislike the complications of worldly affairs. I've always preferred to be alone!"

"Since I look so much like your mother, my life would definitely be affected if people found out."

"This would trouble me greatly. I only want to cultivate in peace and live an ordinary life!"

"I'm not interested in worldly fame, wealth, or status either."

"So please don't tell anyone about me—not even your grandfather or parents!"

"Can you do that?"

Ah Rou looked at Qian Renxue.

She was kind-hearted and would not choose to silence her.

But if Qian Renxue refused, then Ah Rou could not worry about so much. She could only make a run for it.

"This..." Qian Renxue sensed Ah Rou's reluctance to grow closer from her words.

It made her a little sad.

But looking at that face so much like her mother's, yet incomparably gentle, she could not bear to refuse.

"Will you promise me?" Ah Rou's eyes were full of expectation, her tone gentle.

That look... that voice...

Qian Renxue immediately fell for it!

She simply could not bear to say no!

"O-Okay..." she murmured. "I promise you!"

Seeing this, Lord Lucifer sucked in a cold breath.

He had not expected there to be a mommy-style succubus!

Even Lord Lucifer was seeing one for the first time!