Xue Qinghe Takes Action

After leaving the First Prince's Mansion, Qian Renxue slowed her steps, as though she were waiting for something.

Only after ten breaths had passed did she continue forward, heading beyond Heaven Dou City.

Golden sunlight spilled over her, making her look like an angel descended to the mortal world and drawing frequent glances from passersby.

After passing through the bustling crowds, Qian Renxue left the city gates and traveled far along the main road. Only once there was no one around did she turn onto a secluded path and stop beneath a towering tree.

"Since you followed me here, stop hiding." Leaning against the tree with her arms folded, Qian Renxue spoke slowly.

A moment later, two figures appeared before Qian Renxue.

One was a tall, lean, upright old man over two meters in height. The other was a burly man with red hair, clad in heavy armor.

The two looked at Qian Renxue, their eyes filled with excitement as they said in trembling voices, "Young Master... is it really you?!"

"Yes." Qian Renxue smiled. "It has been a long time, Elder Snake Lance, Elder Pufferfish."

Snake Lance bowed slightly, his tone full of confusion. "Young Master, where have you been during this time? Why did we not receive any message from you?"

Qian Renxue replied calmly, "Fate Defying Pavilion."

"Fate Defying Pavilion?" The two were somewhat stunned and exchanged glances.

After a long while, Pufferfish finally asked for confirmation, "Is it... that Fate Defying Pavilion that killed two Title Douluo from the Clear Sky Sect?"

"Yes." Qian Renxue nodded and admitted it frankly.

Seeing Qian Renxue nod, Snake Lance and Pufferfish became even more confused.

"Young Master, are you returning to Fate Defying Pavilion?" Snake Lance asked in puzzlement. "What is so good about Fate Defying Pavilion? It is