Wooing

"So it was seen through after all. Brother Tianshuo is truly sharp."

Xue Qinghe set down the teacup he had been holding, continuing with a smile.

"That's right. Just seven days ago, the Heaven Dou Empire's previous Title Douluo protector passed away due to old age; he simply couldn't hold on any longer."

"That is why I have been so concerned about Senior Dugu Bo breaking through to become a Title Douluo."

Yu Tianshuo nodded; this was much as he had expected.

Currently, the Heaven Dou Empire existed in a state where various sects and clans stood like dense forests.

Ever since four months ago, when the Clear Sky Sect chose to seal their mountain gates due to the incident involving Tang Hao colluding with soul beasts, the situation had shifted.

This matter was the greatest blow to the Heaven Dou Empire. Originally, relying on the Title Douluo of the various sects and the royal family, they could maintain a state of mutual containment with Martial Soul Hall and the Star Luo Empire.

Now that disaster had struck, the Clear Sky Sect—their strongest combat force—was gone. To make matters worse, even the royal family's own Title Douluo had suddenly passed away.

If this news were to spread, the Star Luo Empire and Martial Soul Hall would launch small-scale wars by the next day to scramble for territory.

"So, Brother Tianshuo, you didn't just bring this up to confirm the information. You must have more to say, right?"

Having said this, Xue Qinghe narrowed his eyes slightly, waiting for Yu Tianshuo's next words.

"Mm, you are correct. Bringing this up was merely an opening. What I truly want to ask is: since the royal family's Title Douluo is dead, why does Your Highness have two Title Douluo protecting you?"

After speaking, he ignored the frozen atmosphere, took a calm sip of tea, and continued.

"I wonder if the faction behind you has any interest in recruiting me and my master?"

The tense atmosphere was shattered instantly by these words.

The look in Xue Qinghe's eyes as he watched Yu Tianshuo was extremely strange.

Brother, are you serious? I haven't even made a move yet, and you're already defecting?

However, looking at Yu Tianshuo's calm demeanor, he felt uncertain and could only probe.

"How did you figure that out? Or rather, why were you able to see it?"

To this question, Yu Tianshuo did not answer directly, only saying.

"Some people possess special abilities due to their martial souls, and I happened to sense it yesterday while we were discussing matters."

This was a lie. That nonsense about sensing was just a ruse; he had simply read the original work.

Hearing this, Xue Qinghe immediately began to fill in the blanks himself.

So that's how it is. Then, when we were talking about the major factions of the continent yesterday, he was actually probing to see which faction I belonged to?

Seeing Xue Qinghe begin to overthink, Yu Tianshuo felt relieved.

Taking this step was dangerous, but as the saying goes, the greater the risk, the greater the reward.

As long as this move succeeded, he would not only have Dugu Bo as a backer, but even the Elder Hall could serve as his protective umbrella for a time.

After all, the secret defection of a genius and a Title Douluo was something no faction could refuse.

A cup of tea's time passed.

Yu Tianshuo finished his tea, and his heart gradually sank.

No way, don't tell me I've overplayed my hand.

Just as Yu Tianshuo's expression began to turn ugly, Xue Qinghe let out a soft laugh.

Seeing this, Yu Tianshuo was stunned.

"Hahahaha, it seems Brother Tianshuo isn't as omniscient as he appears. The recruitment is no problem. As long as you join us wholeheartedly, we will naturally assist your cultivation."

As she spoke, Qian Renxue tore away her disguise, revealing her peerless, world-toppling beauty.

"Not only that, I can show you a different horizon. I swear this as the inheritor of the Angel God."

Qian Renxue unfurled her angel wings, reached out a hand toward Yu Tianshuo, and made this promise.

Bright, holy, divine.

At this moment, in Yu Tianshuo's eyes, Qian Renxue appeared in this very image.

He smiled slightly, and his Golden Scale Dragon Martial Soul Possession activated. Dragon horns sprouted from his forehead, his dragon tail broke through the constraints of his clothes, and this time, one could clearly see protrusions on his back, as if something were about to grow out.

He gripped Qian Renxue's hand tightly and said.

"Happy to cooperate."

She also smiled and responded.

"Happy to cooperate."

Just then, the moment their hands clasped, their soul power began to act uncontrollably.

Their soul powers showed signs of obvious fusion.

Neither of them had time to worry about this sudden situation.

Because in the instant of the fusion, both of their martial souls underwent further evolution.

Not only did Qian Renxue's original wings begin to grow larger, but the four wings that were supposed to appear only upon reaching level 60 also sprouted at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Yu Tianshuo underwent further dragonification at this moment, and the dragon wings that were nearly fully grown sprouted from his back.

As the fusion time progressed, his original physique began to grow taller and more robust, while the golden hair atop his head became even more golden and divine.

This change left the hidden Snake Lance Douluo at a loss, unsure whether he should separate the two.

Moreover, as time passed, the dragon might emanating from Yu Tianshuo made even him, a Title Douluo, feel a sense of trepidation.

With no other choice, he could only further strengthen his ability to conceal their aura to prevent everything in this room from being exposed.

It was not until the time it takes to drink a cup of tea that the fusion of their soul power concluded.

Both parties looked at each other with incredulous eyes.

Yet, in the eyes of Qian Renxue, there was shock, panic, and a trace of lingering attachment?

As for Yu Tianshuo, he was filled with shock and wild joy.

Because just as the fusion ended, a new ability appeared within his body.

[Death-Bestowing Sword Qi]

Upon release, the next attack will carry additional damage and absorb the target's life force to restore oneself.

Just as he was immersed in the joy of obtaining a new ability, a scream from Qian Renxue jolted him awake.

Following her gaze downward, he could only see his own robust pectoral muscles and eight-pack abs...

Damn! Where are my clothes?

There was no time to ponder the issue of his clothes; now, a four-winged Qian Renxue appeared, attacking him in a fit of shame and anger with her glowing golden sword.

She kept shouting about what a lecher he was, and how he dared to utter words she couldn't understand.

Helpless, he could only flee while searching for something to wear, attempting to cover his robust physique.

As for the Snake Lance Douluo nearby, he was still standing there foolishly watching it all.

One had to wonder why he was standing there like a pole, performing a game of 1, 2, 3, Red Light, Green Light for everyone?

However, what Qian Renxue did not expect was to be tripped by an overturned stool.

Just as she was about to fall face-first, Yu Tianshuo turned and dashed over, catching her slender waist and holding her in a bridal carry.

Qian Renxue, whose face was already flushed from the previous incident, turned even redder.

She struggled violently in Yu Tianshuo's arms, attempting to escape this awkward situation.

But her clothes, already strained by her four wings, could no longer hold up under this movement.

Before Yu Tianshuo's shocked eyes, Qian Renxue's top gave way under the strain and fell off.

"Ahhhhh! Lecher!"