Broad Hill Visits Qian Renxue at Night, Han Li Takes the Blame

Broad Hill Visits Qian Renxue at Night, Han Li Takes the Blame

With the plan confirmed to be able to continue, Han Li finally breathed a sigh of relief. He simply went straight to sleep. But before he had rested for long, there came a knock on his door.

Broad Hill stood outside. Han Li opened the door and welcomed him in. Seeing that he seemed to have just woken up, Broad Hill casually asked, "What? Tired from running around this afternoon?"

"Not really. I just went to quite a few places this afternoon and was thinking about something."

Han Li casually took out a bottle of freshly squeezed apple juice from his Storage Wristband and handed it to Broad Hill. He opened one for himself as well and sat down in a nearby chair.

"Did you run into anything interesting? Tell me about it."

After more than a year together, Broad Hill had discovered one of his disciple's little habits. Whenever something happened beyond his expectations, Han Li would always fall silent for a while, then go take a nap. Even after waking up, he needed some time to fully clear his head before returning to normal.

"Nothing much. I just ran into Heaven Dou's Crown Prince and Ning Rongrong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect when I went to visit Heaven Dou Royal Academy." After saying that, Han Li drained his juice in one gulp and set the bottle on the table.

"What did you go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy for?" Broad Hill asked in surprise.

"Since I was already here, I went to take a look. Besides, I had a feeling someone there was destined to meet me," Han Li replied casually.

"Did you find them?" Broad Hill's eyes lit up as he lowered his voice.

"No. We can try together tonight. I haven't picked up any gold coins today, so my luck should still be full. With the Angel God above us, maybe we'll find them," Han Li said solemnly.

Broad Hill's mouth twitched at those words. Even though Spirit Hall was also a religious organization, he still found his disciple's words utterly absurd and had no response for a moment.

Is that how you invoke the Angel God? There's not a shred of reverence in it.

"When we return to Spirit City, don't say things like that again. No, don't say them ever again. I'm afraid if the Grand Elder hears it, he won't be able to stop himself from smacking you," Broad Hill warned with a constipated expression.

"Mm."

Han Li nodded readily, but inwardly muttered, Isn't this just to deal with you, Master? I'm not stupid. Why would I say that in front of Qian Daoliu? Even if I do, it'll have to wait until I'm strong enough to beat him.

"What did you think of Heaven Dou's Crown Prince?"

Broad Hill looked around before asking furtively, his expression somewhat strange.

Han Li gave him a deep look. Just as Broad Hill began wondering whether the boy had discovered something, Han Li slowly said, "A gentleman like jade beneath the roadside blooms, unmatched in all the world."

"Huh? What does that mean?"

Broad Hill looked baffled. He could tell it was praise, but understanding the exact meaning was beyond him.

"Just take it as me saying he is graceful and peerless."

Han Li regretted saying it as soon as the words left his mouth. Trying to show off in front of an illiterate man was truly uncomfortable.

"Not bad. It's rare for you to give someone such high praise. It seems this Crown Prince really is exceptional." Broad Hill was happy for Little Snow Princess, yet unable to show it, leaving his face flushed as if he had put on rouge.

"Leaving everything else aside, his bearing and the way he treats people are both quite impressive."

Taking advantage of the conversation, Han Li glanced at his master. The acting was far too poor. If some seasoned workplace veteran had been here, they would surely have grown suspicious. Since when did a member of Spirit Hall care so much about the Crown Prince of another empire?

He had deliberately chosen flattering words because he wanted Broad Hill to pass them along and leave a good impression.

He truly did not want to get involved now, but he certainly would not be able to avoid it in the future. It was better to let his master serve as the messenger. And judging by Broad Hill's attitude, he clearly cared deeply for Qian Renxue, so the results should not be bad.

"Oh, right. I've already sent word to Spirit City and informed them of our whereabouts. We can stay here a while longer." Broad Hill seemed to have only just remembered this. As he spoke of staying longer, an inexplicable anticipation gleamed in his eyes.

After thinking it over, Han Li took the initiative. "Tomorrow, then. Let Master Luo stay here while we slip out. Remember to prepare clothes that conceal your identity."

"Don't worry. I prepared those long ago." Broad Hill raised his brows smugly and pointed at his belt.

The master and disciple chatted casually for a while longer. After dinner, Han Li began his usual cultivation for the day.

The entirety of Heaven Dou City gradually fell quiet, losing the bustle of daytime.

Just as Han Li finished cultivating and prepared to sleep, faint movement came from a room not far away. It quickly disappeared, heading off into the distance.

Master went out? He's probably going to see Qian Renxue. Forget it, it has nothing to do with me. Time to sleep.

Han Li shook his head, narrowed the Soul Bone's sensory range back to his own room, and quickly fell asleep.

Meanwhile, under the double cover of night and a black robe, Broad Hill left Spirit Hall and headed straight for Heaven Dou Crown Prince's Residence.

Relying on his cultivation, he completely concealed his aura and silently entered from above. Only after approaching the main courtyard did he deliberately release a faint trace of his presence.

There was no movement at all in the main courtyard. Nearly a minute passed before, seemingly having confirmed his identity, two figures slowly emerged from the shadows and spoke first. "Greetings, Fifth Elder."

"All right, Ci Xue, She Long. You are very cautious. Good. Continue to be so in the future. His Highness's safety is the highest priority; there cannot be even the slightest mistake." Broad Hill slightly lifted his hood, revealing his distinctive left eye as he looked approvingly at the two Titled Douluo before him.

"You praise us too highly, Fifth Elder. We merely did what we should have done," Pufferfish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo said as they bowed.

"All right, let's go inside first. It isn't safe here either. Where is Little Snow Princess?" Broad Hill asked.

"Her Highness is waiting for you in the secret chamber beneath her room. Please follow me."

Pufferfish gave Snake Lance a look, signaling him to stand guard outside. Snake Lance nodded and silently vanished back into the darkness.

The door was gently opened, and the two slipped inside. After Pufferfish closed the door again, he led Broad Hill around the screen to a separate rug beside the left side of the bed. He lifted it, revealing stairs beneath.

"Fifth Elder, the passage has been opened. Please go down on your own. Her Highness is waiting below."

Pufferfish pointed toward the passage below without any intention of going down himself, remaining on guard at the side.

"Fine."

Broad Hill did not hesitate and stepped directly inside.

The secret passage was not long. After only a dozen or so steps, Broad Hill saw light ahead.

He quickened his pace and saw, in the center of the spacious room below, a teenage girl with pale golden hair standing there prettily, looking happily at the arriving Broad Hill.

"Grandfather Broad Hill."

Qian Renxue ran over with delight and threw herself into Broad Hill's arms.

"Little Snow, it's been a long time."

Broad Hill gently returned the embrace around the girl in his arms, a trace of tenderness flashing across his face. Come to think of it, even he had not seen Little Snow for over four years. Their last meeting had likely been when he passed through this place and casually took on the task of comforting the lower-ranking personnel. Speaking of which, it was quite a coincidence—both occasions were inseparable from his disciple.

Broad Hill reached up and removed his hood, then held the girl by the shoulders and gently moved her away as he examined her. Compared with his memories, she had changed somewhat once more.

"Little Snow has grown quite a bit, and become even prettier. How have you been these past few years?"

Seeing the slightly doting smile on his face, and sensing that Broad Hill's mannerisms were different from before, Qian Renxue seemed to realize that throwing herself at him just now had been somewhat improper. She was no longer the little girl she used to be. Somewhat embarrassed, she turned away, then hurriedly pulled Broad Hill over to sit beside her.

"I've been fine, actually. But Grandfather Broad Hill, why did you suddenly come? You didn't notify me beforehand. Luckily, Ning Rongrong was taken away early. Otherwise, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to see you tonight." Qian Renxue's words carried a trace of coquettishness.

"It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. You know I took in a disciple. This time, I brought him out to obtain his Second Soul Ring. He had never been to Heaven Dou City, so I brought him here to broaden his horizons. It also happened to give me a chance to see you."

Broad Hill's old face reddened, and his expression turned slightly unnatural. It really had been a spur-of-the-moment decision, but he certainly could not say that. Fortunately, he had his disciple, so he naturally shifted the blame onto Han Li, who was not present.

Back at Spirit Hall, Han Li, already deep in sleep, shuddered faintly. On this night just before summer, he somehow felt a chill and pulled his blanket tighter around himself.

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