Will

"Big sister, it has been three months since I last wrote to you, and it has been three years, one month, and three days since we last met.

My time in Wuhun City has been the same as always: the library, the training grounds, nothing new. If there is anything special to report, it is that I have reached level 24, and with the help of sister Gu Yuena and our ancestor, I am now able to conceal the life energy of the White Flower.

Nothing particularly major has happened in Wuhun City. Grandfather still spends his days in the Douluo Hall. Grandfather Tian'e is still bickering with the Pope Hall over the Saintess matter; I strongly suspect he is just looking for something to do out of boredom.

Speaking of Grandfather Tian'e, because our ancestor managed to figure out the Soul Core Method I mentioned, he broke through to level 99 after practicing it. The very day he broke through, he took Grandfather Walter out to drink with the other Consecrators. The next day, Grandfather Walter came back constantly muttering about how he wanted to reach level 95 as soon as possible.

Uncle Di Tian's injuries have also healed. Now, whenever he sees me, he looks at me with such fanaticism that it makes me feel quite uncomfortable.

Last week, sister Tian Yao took a group of friends to cause trouble at Wuhun Academy, only to be dragged back and beaten by Uncle Tian Chen. I suspect she still hasn't learned her lesson; at most, she'll be causing more trouble in another half-month.

As for what you told me about Xue Beng's disguise being laughable, my opinion is: regardless of whether his disguise is fake or not, it would be best to get rid of him as soon as possible.

Regarding the drought in the northern part of Tiandou, my view is that you should send trusted subordinates to monitor the relief process for the victims. Otherwise, knowing those insects in Tiandou, I can already guess what they would do.

Finally, in a few months, you should receive a surprise. As for what that surprise is, forgive me for keeping it a secret for now."

She set down her pen and folded the letter.

Watching the carrier pigeon fly off in the direction of Tiandou City, Qian Ningshuang stretched. In a few more days, Qian Renxue should receive her letter.

The letter was filled with trivial matters, written as thoughts came to her, but it didn't matter; her correspondence with Qian Renxue had always been like this.

"Shuang'er, time to eat."

Walter's voice came from outside the room. Before Qian Ningshuang and Qian Renxue left for Tiandou, Walter was responsible for all their needs. After all, one could hardly expect Qian Daoliu, an old shut-in who spent his days in the Douluo Hall, to look after the two sisters' meals.

Stepping out of the bedroom she shared with Qian Renxue, Qian Ningshuang sat at the dining table and picked up her bowl and chopsticks to start eating.

The food was nothing special, just like the home-cooked meals from Qian Ningshuang's previous life; she had taught Walter how to make them.

The reason she had to teach Walter these dishes was that the food in a feudal society like Douluo was, how should one put it, barely edible—don't even think about it being delicious.

The reason she didn't cook it herself was that Qian Ningshuang wasn't skilled in the kitchen; she only knew the recipes.

After finishing her meal, Qian Ningshuang set down her bowl and looked at Walter, who was still chewing slowly. Nominally, Walter was the butler of the Qian family, but one could not treat a Title Douluo like a servant. Moreover, having grown up with Qian Daoliu, Walter was no different from family.

"Grandfather Walter, I want to leave Wuhun City and go to Tiandou."

This was the surprise Qian Ningshuang had alluded to in her letter to Qian Renxue.

"Shuang'er, are you in such a hurry? Why not wait until you break through to the Soul Saint realm?"

Walter wasn't particularly surprised by Qian Ningshuang's desire to go to Tiandou. Given the bond between the two sisters, it would have been impossible for Qian Ningshuang to stay in Wuhun City forever.

As for whether there was any danger in going to Tiandou, Walter remained calm. Among the Title Douluos in Tiandou City, Walter was confident he could defeat any of them, with the exception of the Seven Treasures' Sword and Bone, not to mention the many Super Douluos of Wuhun Hall.

Given Qian Ningshuang's importance, once she went to Tiandou, a Super Douluo would certainly be protecting her in the shadows; there was no real risk to her life.

At the same time, the Consecrator Hall had done a good job protecting information about Qian Ningshuang. Aside from a few high-level officials in Wuhun City and a handful of her acquaintances, other factions only knew that Wuhun Hall had a second young lady of the Qian family; they were completely in the dark regarding her name and appearance.

Qian Ningshuang's spirit was not the iconic Angel of the Qian family, which made it even less likely for people in Tiandou to recognize her.

"No, I want to go sooner."

Qian Ningshuang's urgency to go to Tiandou was partly because of Qian Renxue, and partly because, after learning that the mastermind behind the plot against Wuhun Hall was the God Realm, she could not simply ignore Tang San, the pawn the God Realm was using to destroy Wuhun Hall.

Although Qian Ningshuang was confident in herself—that no matter how Tang San developed, he would never surpass her—wouldn't it be better to stop his development?

She couldn't openly discuss the matter of Tang San with the high-level officials of Wuhun Hall, so she would have to take action herself.

Just as Walter was about to say something more, a voice from outside the door interrupted him.

"Ah, I'm late! Is there any left for me!"

Tian Yao burst into the Qian residence, shouting. She came over to mooch meals every day unless she was busy.

"So good, I haven't had your cooking in a week, Grandfather Walter."

Watching Tian Yao eat like a starving ghost, Qian Ningshuang had to set aside the topic of Tiandou for a moment and asked, "Are your injuries healed? Did Uncle Tian Chen go easy on you this time?"

"Shuang, what kind of talk is that? When has my old man ever really gone hard on me? Those minor injuries were gone by the next day; I was just grounded by him."

It was impressive that Tian Yao could speak so clearly while stuffing her face.

Walter ignored the exchange between Tian Yao and Qian Ningshuang and continued the thought he had been interrupted in. In any case, Tian Yao wasn't an outsider, so it didn't matter if she heard.

"Shuang'er, if you want to go to Tiandou, it's not impossible, but we must wait for the eldest brother and the old crocodile to discuss who will go to protect you. Then, arrangements must be made on all fronts before you can leave."

"Mm, alright." This was the reason she had mentioned waiting a few months in her letter. It was obvious; Wuhun Hall would never let her go to Tiandou all by herself.

"What? Shuang, you're going to Tiandou?"

Tian Yao set down her bowl.

"What's wrong? Is that so strange?"

"I suppose not. With sister Xue'er over there, you were bound to go sooner or later. Staying in Wuhun City every day is so boring, I want to go with you!"

Hearing this, Qian Ningshuang looked at Tian Yao as if she were an idiot, and Walter was speechless.

My dear young lady, your Golden Crocodile King spirit has already become a symbol of Wuhun Hall, just like the Angel spirit. What would you do there!

Seeing the look in Qian Ningshuang's eyes, Tian Yao realized what she had said and scratched her short, golden hair.

"But I really want to go. Staying in Wuhun City is already boring enough; if you leave, it'll be even worse."

Though she said this, the disappointment on Tian Yao's face showed she didn't hold out much hope. She wasn't stupid; if she really went along and their identities were exposed, while they might not be in any immediate danger, the entire plan of Wuhun Hall would be ruined.

"Sigh, I'll go ask our ancestor if there's a way."

Qian Ningshuang said helplessly; she couldn't bear the thought of leaving Tian Yao all alone in Wuhun City.