Perhaps it was in response to Qian Renxue's prayer.
The Sun God statue instantly blossomed with light, transforming into a streak of radiance that entered Qian Renxue's brow.
Moments later, a radiant Sun God mark appeared upon Qian Renxue's fair forehead.
"Sun God's Ninety-Nine Trials, First Trial: Descendant of the Sun."
"At noon, go to an open area and receive the sun's baptism for two hours each day, for ten consecutive days."
"Time limit: ten days."
Qian Renxue's eyes were filled with astonishment. Though she had never undergone a God Trial, she had heard some related information from her grandfather.
"Ninety-nine trials?"
"Sun God, did you make a mistake?"
"Shouldn't it be nine trials?"
"Nine trials are possible as well. Every eleven trials will be condensed into one. Go kill a fire-attributed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast by yourself now."
"Do you wish to change the trial?"
"No, no, no! Please calm your anger, Sun God! I think ninety-nine trials are quite good!"
The moment she heard that the trial would be changed to killing a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Qian Renxue's eyes immediately cleared up, and she shook her head like a rattle drum.
Her own father had suffered severe injuries and died while hunting a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. As a Soul Emperor, she had no intention of throwing her life away.
At the same time, Qian Renxue began to marvel at the Sun God's thoughtfulness.
Knowing that she could not complete an overly difficult trial, he had deliberately diluted nine trials into ninety-nine, giving her more time to grow.
He was clearly far kinder than the Angel God.
"Isn't it just sunbathing? Easy!"
Having received the trial, Qian Renxue immediately ordered someone to place a lounge chair in an open area of the garden.
Thus, the servants of Crown Prince Mansion witnessed a strange sight.
At this hour in the past, the Crown Prince would always be studying all kinds of books. Yet today, he had completely changed his habits and come to the garden to bask in the sun.
"Hard work may not guarantee success, but sunbathing definitely feels good."
"Isn't this trial a little too easy?"
Qian Renxue, who had always believed that one reaped what one sowed, could not help wondering whether a trial of this intensity could truly make her stronger, even allowing her to become a god.
Inside the Broom Shop in Suotuo City, Lu Xian revealed a knowing smile.
At last, he had found a high-quality worker.
However, Qian Renxue's complaints soon reached him, and the corners of Lu Xian's lips immediately curled upward.
"Girl, since you put it that way, don't blame me for turning up the difficulty."
Ten days later, the notification for fulfilling a wish rang out in his mind.
[Wish Grade: F. Executor Qian Renxue's completion rate: 100%.] [Reward: 30 days of cultivation, 15 years added to Soul Ring age.]
Knowing that Qian Renxue found the trial too easy, Lu Xian arranged something major for her while issuing the reward.
After sunbathing for ten straight days, Qian Renxue felt as though her bones were about to melt.
Fortunately, the notification announcing the completion of the trial sounded in her mind, declaring an end to her days of sunbathing.
"First Trial, Descendant of the Sun, completed."
"Reward: 10 days of cultivation. The age of all Soul Rings increases by 1 year."
Feeling the rise in Soul Power within her body, Qian Renxue immediately revealed a delighted smile.
"I didn't expect there to be rewards for completing trials."
"It looks like I'll soon make up for the cultivation I delayed while carrying out my undercover mission."
"Sun God, hurry up and arrange the second trial."
Perhaps hearing Qian Renxue's thoughts, the notification for the second trial immediately sounded.
"Sun God's Second Trial: Draw the Sword!"
"A true powerhouse dares to draw his sword, even when facing an enemy stronger than himself."
"During class tomorrow, draw your sword against Sword Douluo Chen Xin and remain undefeated."
"Time limit: one day."
Qian Renxue, who had just been thrilled by the reward, instantly froze in place.
With a stunned expression, she pointed at herself.
Her expression seemed to say, Me? Draw my sword against Chen Xin? Wouldn't I be carved into pieces?
And she had to remain undefeated?
"Sun God, why don't you issue that trial to kill the fire-attributed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast again?"
"I think that one sounds more reliable."
Though she thought so, when the trial asked whether she wished to change it, Qian Renxue obediently chose to refuse.
Ning Fengzhi was ostensibly her teacher now. During the regular weekly lessons, Gu Rong or Chen Xin would always accompany him.
In other words, tomorrow morning's lesson was her only opportunity.
"With Ning Fengzhi there, he shouldn't let me lose face."
"Is this trial mainly testing my courage?"
"Yes, that must be it. The Sun God wouldn't issue a trial that couldn't be completed."
The next morning, Chen Xin, who was resting with his eyes closed in the study, felt that the Crown Prince seemed somewhat strange today.
When he slightly opened his eyes, he noticed Xue Qinghe's evasive gaze, leaving him rather baffled.
Ning Fengzhi, who was explaining the principle of balance, had clearly noticed it as well.
"Qinghe, why do you keep looking at Sword Douluo?"
"Uh..."
"Teacher, this student has a request. I wonder if I should say it."
Ning Fengzhi cast a suspicious glance at this student of his, then smiled.
"Why not? Qinghe, speak freely."
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, then pulled a decorative longsword from the study and walked before Chen Xin.
"Sword Douluo, draw your sword!"
Chen Xin: "..."
Ning Fengzhi stared at the Crown Prince before him in astonishment. After a long while, he finally squeezed out a sentence.
"Qinghe, did you drink?"
Chen Xin gave a soft snort. He could not even be bothered to raise his head and simply continued resting with his eyes closed.
Even Xue Ye had to choose his words carefully when speaking to him. Why was a mere Crown Prince suddenly acting insane?
Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, immediately found herself in an awkward position. But remembering the trial's one-day time limit, she could only grit her teeth and continue facing Chen Xin with her sword in hand.
"Sword Douluo, please draw your sword!"
The moment her words fell, Chen Xin abruptly opened his eyes, his sharp gaze fixed directly upon the Crown Prince before him.
Qian Renxue only felt a razor-sharp sword aura stab straight toward her brow.
"Sun God, save me!"
She stood there blankly without making any movement as the sword aura released through Chen Xin's gaze stopped before her brow.
Chen Xin slightly raised his brow, his tone carrying approval.
"Crown Prince, you have courage indeed. You did not retreat even a fraction before sword aura?"
Qian Renxue's face reddened. Could she say that she simply had not reacted in time?
Still, hearing the notification that the trial had been completed in her mind, Qian Renxue inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.
She silently vowed never to complain that the trials were too easy again.
"Thank you for your guidance, Sword Douluo."
Chen Xin waved his hand, indicating that he had not taught her anything.
Ning Fengzhi, meanwhile, gave his student a strange look before calling him back to continue the lesson.
"Second Trial, Draw the Sword, completed."
"Reward: 70 days of cultivation. The age of all Soul Rings increases by 5 years."
Qian Renxue rejoiced inwardly, though outwardly she remained composed and continued listening to Ning Fengzhi's lesson.
Far away in Suotuo City, Lu Xian was sincerely worried for Little Angel.
Issuing this trial had merely been a small punishment for her complaint. The subsequent events had completely slipped beyond his control.
In other words, it was entirely possible that Chen Xin might grow angry and teach her a lesson.
Yet judging from the results, the effect had clearly been excellent.
[Wish Grade: D. Executor Qian Renxue's completion rate: 100%.] [Reward: 180 days of cultivation, 90 years added to Soul Ring age.]
This was the first among his workers to complete a D-rank wish, and the rewards issued were exceedingly generous.
It seemed that the harder the trial, the better the rewards after completion truly were.
Of course, that was only if the worker could actually complete the trial.
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