Ultimately, Corrosion Wore Away His Temper

The scenery along the way always lacked eyes that could discover its beauty.

"The journey home need not be rushed."

After leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, Zhongli parted ways with Qian Renxue and Ci Xue.

Home was a destination, but their circumstances were different.

Zhongli was in no hurry to return, while Qian Renxue had no choice but to go back early. Parting ways here was not such a bad thing.

"Zhongli, I never expected Miss Qian Renxue to have hidden in Heaven Dou City for so many years, all while disguising herself as the Crown Prince."

Paimon spoke with some feeling.

Qian Renxue's frankness had left Zhongli somewhat bewildered.

Logically speaking, for something so important, Qian Renxue should have explained herself and then asked the two of them to keep it secret.

Yet unexpectedly, she had laid everything bare. She had even told them how she had murdered Xue Qinghe and the other princes.

"Don't you think Qian Renxue's methods were far too cruel?"

Zhongli glanced sideways, a faint smile on his face.

"Cruel?"

Listening to Qian Renxue, Paimon had felt as though she were hearing a story. She had not found it cruel at all.

On the contrary, Zhongli had crushed two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts to death right in front of her. That was cruel, wasn't it?

"Maybe... a little cruel."

"After all, Xue Qinghe kindly took Qian Renxue in, only to raise a tiger that would bring him harm. Qian Renxue assassinated him, took on his appearance, and continued assassinating others."

Paimon rubbed her chin and answered thoughtfully.

"As humans put it, those who accomplish great things do not concern themselves with trifles."

"But her methods were indeed somewhat despicable."

Zhongli shook his head and murmured.

Liyue had been established in the finest geographical location on the entire Teyvat Continent, not through any despicable means.

It was through military might!

Absolute military might!

Whether it was the adepti, the Yaksha, or the Qianyan Army, all possessed formidable strength.

Three thousand Qianyan soldiers could battle Demon Gods!

Of course, the main fighting forces were still Morax and Azhdaha!

Ancient Liyue had been home to the most Demon Gods precisely because it possessed the best geographical conditions.

Morax had been able to survive there and remain until the end not through underhanded means. What he believed in was simple: if someone refused to submit, fight them!

Ultimately, Corrosion had worn away his temper.

"Ah~"

"But Paimon doesn't dislike Qian Renxue at all. Why is that?"

Paimon spoke without thinking, blinking at Zhongli.

Hearing this, the corner of Zhongli's eye twitched.

A few good meals and some gold, silver, and jewels were enough to buy you over. Of course you don't dislike Qian Renxue.

In the end, Zhongli did not say it aloud.

"We came in such haste that we did not experience the local customs."

"On the journey home, we can slow down and take it all in properly."

"Paimon, let us go."

"Zhongli, wait for me!"

On Qian Renxue's side.

"Miss, you were so direct in confessing everything to Lord Zhongli. What if the plan is exposed..."

Ci Xue's expression was extremely strange. He did not understand why Qian Renxue had done this.

Hearing this, Qian Renxue turned her head and glanced at Ci Xue. Without changing her expression, she said, "Uncle Ci Xue, do you really think Mr. Zhongli does not know my identity?"

"Little Paimon might not know, but could Mr. Zhongli possibly fail to recognize my Martial Soul?"

"Sincerity is the ultimate killing move!"

The Six-Winged Angel was unique across the entire Douluo Continent. Did that even need thinking about?

Besides, if Zhongli truly wanted to stop her, whether she confessed or not would make little difference.

Ci Xue froze. Thinking it over carefully, it really did seem to be the case.

Zhongli had followed behind them and personally witnessed Qian Renxue "change clothes," then watched her use her Martial Soul. Anyone with even a little discernment could have guessed her identity, right?

"Strange. Why did Lord Zhongli follow Miss all the way to the Star Dou Great Forest?"

"There's no reason for it."

This was what Ci Xue could not understand. Even though Zhongli had saved their lives, he still could not figure it out.

When it was time to be puzzled, he still had to be puzzled.

Ci Xue's words reminded Qian Renxue of something that had happened two days before their departure.

"This trip may carry risks. You..."

At the time, Qian Renxue had not taken those words to heart. With a Titled Douluo accompanying her, what danger could there be in hunting a Soul Beast just over twenty thousand years old?

Wouldn't it be effortless?

Perhaps he calculated that I would encounter danger...

Qian Renxue thought to herself, but she did not say it to She Long.

Suddenly, as though she had remembered something, Qian Renxue turned to Ci Xue and said, "Uncle Ci Xue, please keep Mr. Zhongli's affairs secret. I do not want Grandfather or that woman to know!"

Ci Xue shuddered. It was the first time he had seen such a resolute expression on Qian Renxue's face.

She did not want the Great Worship or the Pope to know about Lord Zhongli?

Wasn't this making things difficult for him, Ci Xue?

If the Great Worship and the Pope learned about it later, and discovered that he, Ci Xue, had concealed it without reporting it, would he still have any chance of surviving?

"Miss, a person as outstanding as Lord Zhongli will sooner or later..."

As Ci Xue spoke, he noticed Qian Renxue staring at him intently. He knew that if he did not agree today, he likely would not meet a good end in the future.

Gritting his teeth, Ci Xue nodded and said, "Please rest assured, Miss. I will not reveal a single word about Lord Zhongli and Paimon from this trip!"

"Thank you, Uncle Ci Xue."

Though he had received Qian Renxue's thanks, Ci Xue could only smile helplessly.

Being a subordinate was truly difficult.

Recently, a major event had occurred in Heaven Dou City. The former Blue Tyrant Advanced Soul Master Academy had suddenly changed its name to Shrek Academy.

Blue Tyrant Academy was rather well-known in Heaven Dou City. Opening an academy in a place where every inch of land was worth gold required ironclad connections.

Even Heaven Dou Royal Academy had been built in the outskirts of Heaven Dou City, yet Blue Tyrant Academy was located within the city itself!

Changing its name to that of an academy no one had ever heard of was truly strange.

"Xiaogang, Flender, are you saying that the moment you arrived in Heaven Dou City, you cleared the name of a Your Excellency?"

That person had not intended to reveal himself in the first place. Yet because of that idiot Dai Mubai, their entire group had nearly been wiped out!

Liu Erlong lived a secluded life and rarely went out. It was perfectly normal for her not to know what had happened in Heaven Dou City.

The group had been chatting idly today, and as they talked, Yu Xiaogang brought up what had happened at the city gate.

He truly envied Zhongli!

They both had Body Separation Beast Martial Souls, yet Zhongli also possessed Twin Martial Souls and had even cultivated to become a Titled Douluo!

He was not bringing this up to seek revenge. He did not have the courage for that.

As long as this man wished it, he was practically invincible. Who would dare provoke him?

Even his father, Yu Yuanzhen, would probably tremble in fear upon meeting someone like Zhongli...

"That Your Excellency is a Crown Prince's Mansion Guest Official. At first, even the Crown Prince did not know his strength and had hired him as a guest official for his knowledge."

"If Little White had not been courting death, that Your Excellency would not have become angry and revealed his strength..."