Zhu Zhuqing

The little girl just sat there upright in the chair, her hands supporting her chin, her little mouth pouting so much it could hold an oil bottle.

Her two calves dangled in the air, swaying back and forth, while she mumbled incoherently:

"Why isn't he back yet? Where did Brother Tian Yu go? Uncle Fu Ze said he'd be back soon..."

Meanwhile, her beloved Tian Yu brother was hiding in the shadows of the Prince's mansion's backyard.

Dai Tianyu used his third Spirit Skill, "Dark Demon Shadow Quicksand," to transform himself into an invisible shadow, perfectly blending into the shadows of the backyard.

He held his breath and remained motionless, afraid of being discovered by that little devil.

The little girl's name is Zhu Zhuqing.

The Third Young Miss of the Zhu Family, the Duke of the Star Luo Empire Duke of Nether, is eight years old this year.

In terms of seniority, she is Zhu Zhuyun's third sister and the youngest daughter of the Zhu Family in this generation.

Speaking of which, she should be Dai Tianyu's teammate.

But Dai Tianyu never agreed to this inexplicable connection.

Of course, there is another reason --

This little darling is so clingy.

Two years ago, Dai Tianyu returned to the Star Luo Empire as the orphan of the Tianxing King. When he made his first public appearance, Zhu Moyuan, the head of the Zhu Family, came to pay him a visit with his daughters.

Zhu Zhuqing, Shi Nian, was completely stunned when she saw Dai Tianyu.

Her big eyes were wide open, her small mouth was agape enough to fit an egg, and she stared blankly at Dai Tianyu for a long time. Then she turned to look at her father behind her, her eyes wide open, looking completely bewildered.

Then, she blurted out:

"You are... Brother Tian Yu?"

The voice held an incredulous surprise, as if it had witnessed something incredible.

Since then, she has often come to visit Dai Tianyu.

At first, Dai Tianyu thought the little girl was quite cute, and playing with her wouldn't be a bad thing.

But gradually, he realized something was wrong—this girl was coming far too often!

He would go to the Prince's Mansion every few days, and each time he would stay for most of the day.

After that, Dai Tianyu began to avoid her.

The more he tried to hide, the more frequently she came.

Zhu Moyuan was quite pleased with this outcome.

As the head of the Zhu Family, he saw things more clearly than anyone else— the Tianxing King lineage was currently gaining momentum, and Dai Tianyu's talent far surpassed that of all his peers.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will undoubtedly become the future Star Luo Emperor.

If we could arrange a marriage between the two families at this time...

So every time Zhu Zhuqing insisted on going to the Tianxing King Mansion, Zhu Moyuan would always smile and send people to escort her, never stopping her.

As for Dai Tianyu's attitude towards Zhu Zhuqing...

Fu Ze could see clearly that the child at most regarded Zhu Zhuqing as a younger sister.

Forget about romantic feelings; at his age, he's not even that old-fashioned.

Zhu Moyuan simply didn't understand, or rather, he didn't care at all.

In his heart, as long as Dai Tianyu ascends the throne in the future, the Zhu Family will receive unimaginable rewards, and if they can preserve the bloodline of that legendary Martial Soul, that would be even better!

As for his daughter's thoughts, they were unimportant to him. After all, in his view, this was the best choice for his daughter and for the Zhu Family!

And so, this scene unfolded.

Dai Tianyu hid in the shadows, barely daring to breathe. He silently counted the time, praying that the little devil would leave soon.

"Brother Tian Yu, if you don't come out, I'm going to... I'm going to stay here and not leave!"

Zhu Zhuqing's voice came from the main hall, carrying a hint of defiance.

Dai Tianyu rolled his eyes from the shadows.

He realized that this little devil was determined to wait for him today.

Fine, let's just wait and see.

Let's see who can outlast whom.

[Because of Dai Tianyu's appearance, Zhu Zhuqing was spared the fate of struggling on the brink of life and death from the moment she awakened her Martial Soul.]

[As a result, her originally aloof personality became more lively due to the change in environment, making her more like a child.]

[As for their relationship, it was stated from the beginning that they are just siblings; none of the characters created by the protagonist will have romantic relationships.]

Meanwhile, Worship Hall Spirit City, under the illumination of the Angel Divine Light, Qian Renxue failed once again.

She emerged from the divine light, pale-faced and covered in cold sweat.

This is the seventh attempt today; the longest I've lasted is less than five minutes.

Qian Daoliu stood aside, looking at his granddaughter's appearance, a trace of heartache and helplessness flashing in his eyes.

Ever since they talked about that dream that day, Xiao Xue's heart has been in complete turmoil.

He knew exactly what she was thinking.

That Fu Shiyan, the scenes in those dreams, and the protective power in her mind that far surpassed the Angel Divine Power...

All of this points to one conclusion—

She may have truly lived a lifetime.

In that lifetime, she and Fu Shiyan had a very deep entanglement.

Such a realization would be difficult for anyone to accept calmly.

Qian Renxue wiped the sweat from her forehead, looked up at Qian Daoliu, and said with a hint of confusion and struggle in her eyes:

"Grandpa, I... I still can't calm down."

Qian Daoliu looked at her, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke:

"Xiao Xue, if you continue like this, you won't be able to pass the Angel God Test."

Qian Renxue lowered her head and remained silent.

Qian Daoliu to her side, gently patted her shoulder, and said softly:

Go ahead.

Qian Renxue raised her head and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Qian Daoliu's gaze was deep, carrying a knowing gentleness as he continued:

"Go find him, and figure out what you want to know."

He paused, then continued:

"In your current state, staying at the Spirit Hall is useless."

"The Angel Divine Light tests your character; if your mind is disturbed, all your efforts will be in vain."

Qian Renxue stared blankly at her grandfather, her lips moved, and she spoke:

"Grandpa, you..."

Qian Daoliu shook his head:

"If that dream was real, if you really did have a past life's entanglement... then only you can unravel this mystery."

A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, but he ultimately said nothing more.

Qian Renxue remained silent for a long time before finally nodding.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

After saying that, she turned and strode away.

Qian Daoliu stood there, watching her figure disappear outside the palace gate, and sighed softly.

If Fu Shiyan is truly as seen in the dream, and can become God King in the future...

If Xiao Xue and he truly had such a deep bond...

Perhaps this trip was destined.

--

One day later, in the Crown Prince's East Palace of the Heaven Dou Empire.

A golden streak of light descended from the sky and landed deep within the Eastern Palace.

The light faded, revealing Qian Renxue's stunningly beautiful face.

Without delay, she immediately activated her Soul Bone Skill, her body twisting and transforming back into Xue Qinghe's appearance.

His gentle and handsome face, and his well-fitting princely attire, were exactly the same as always.

Snake Lance Douluo She Long sensed the presence and quickly rushed over.

When he saw Xue Qinghe, he was visibly taken aback:

"Young Master? Didn't you say... you were going back to the Spirit Hall to focus on your cultivation?"