Is this just a game of make-believe? (Seeking collections and follow-ups)

Qian Renxue stopped talking after that; after all, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was nothing more than a trifle. If she hadn't been worried that Yu Tianshuo was acting on impulse without a plan, she wouldn't have bothered coming here at all.

As for whether it would be difficult to deal with Emperor Xue Ye?

That was obvious. With the royal family having gained a new consultant, they could take the opportunity to suppress the old factions and redistribute interests. At most, they would just issue a formal apology; it wasn't a big deal.

However, this was all based on the premise that Dugu Bo could defeat Yu Yuanzhen. Yet, in the battle just now, Dugu Bo had pierced Yu Yuanzhen with his dragon tail in an instant. To say nothing else, the Title Douluo of the Upper Three Sects would have to weigh whether they could withstand such a sneak attack themselves.

Finally, the two finished the tea in their cups and prepared to attend the coronation ceremony.

But just as they stood up, Yu Tianshuo paused, as if remembering something, and took a jade box from his Soul Tool, tossing it toward Qian Renxue.

Seeing Yu Tianshuo's action, Qian Renxue stopped and caught the flying jade box. Without opening it, she asked directly.

"What is this?"

Hearing Qian Renxue's direct inquiry, Yu Tianshuo replied just as bluntly.

"Nothing much, just an Immortal Herb with a light attribute I saw in those books you gave me. I see you playing house in this royal family, and your soul power is growing far too slowly, so I specifically found it for you."

After saying this, he turned and walked toward the door, waving his hand as he went.

"As for thanks, you can pay me back later. If you keep going at this pace, you might not even be a Title Douluo by the time I become a god."

Ignoring Qian Renxue's expression, he opened the door and walked out.

He left Qian Renxue staring blankly at his departing back, the jade box in her hand cracking slightly under the strength of her grip.

It wasn't until the shards pricked her palm that Qian Renxue snapped out of it. She didn't rush to check if the Immortal Herb was damaged, but instead murmured to herself.

"Just... playing house?"

Thinking of her purpose in coming here as an undercover agent, Qian Renxue's eyes darkened. Her thoughts flickered like a slideshow, gradually returning to that night she made a promise to her mother.

"Mother—."

Qian Renxue looked at her mother, Bibi Dong, with such pleading eyes, but Bibi Dong did not give her daughter a kind look; there was only coldness and indifference in her gaze.

Her hatred for Qian Renxue was well-known, and even Qian Daoliu couldn't say anything in the end, as this was all the sin his own son had committed.

Looking at her daughter, Bibi Dong ultimately suppressed the urge to kill her outright, only saying in a cold tone.

"You are not worthy of calling me mother."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue's face was filled with sorrow.

Yet, Bibi Dong's next sentence allowed a glimmer of hope to return.

"If you want to call me mother, then show me your value."

As she spoke, Bibi Dong threw a plan at Qian Renxue and continued.

"Only when you successfully become the Heaven Dou Emperor will you be qualified to call me mother."

After saying this, Bibi Dong turned and left, not sparing Qian Renxue another glance.

Qian Renxue just stared blankly at Bibi Dong's retreating figure, silent and wordless.

But before she could continue her reminiscence, the sound of laughter and play outside interrupted her.

She heard Dugu Yan say in a childish, milky voice.

"Brother Tianshuo, will you be my child bride?"

At that first sentence, she couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing. That crisp laughter was heard by both the petrified Yu Tianshuo outside and Dugu Yan, who was looking at him with expectation.

Just as Yu Tianshuo's face darkened further, Dugu Yan's puzzled voice made both the people inside and outside the room change their expressions.

"Huh? That's strange. The person who went in with Brother wasn't a boy, right? Why is there a girl's laughter inside?"

As she spoke, she looked at Yu Tianshuo with innocent, wide eyes, and Na'er also looked at him with a confused expression.

Well, now Yu Tianshuo was sweating even more profusely.

Just as Yu Tianshuo was thinking of how to make an excuse, Qian Renxue actually reverted to her original appearance and opened the door.

Seeing Qian Renxue, who was as beautiful as an angel, both children's eyes lit up. As for Yu Tianshuo and the two Title Douluo, they were all filled with confusion.

Before they could ask, Qian Renxue crouched down in front of the two children and said.

"Big Sister was the 'brother' from just now, you see. How is it, is Big Sister pretty?"

Dugu Yan and Na'er looked at Qian Renxue carefully, and after nodding, they said.

"Mm, Big Sister is indeed pretty, but still a little bit worse than us."

As she spoke, Dugu Yan made a gesture indicating "just a little bit."

This made Qian Renxue, who was watching them, smile. However, after she finished laughing, she feigned a serious expression and said.

"Then, can you help Big Sister keep the secret that Brother turned into Big Sister?"

As she spoke, she looked into their eyes, as if that could convey her sincerity.

Seeing Qian Renxue like this, the two children nodded.

"No problem, but next time you take us shopping, could you use your big sister appearance? I want to dress you up."

As she spoke, Dugu Yan pretended to be a professional, adjusting a pair of non-existent glasses.

"I'm a professional, even Brother Yu Tianshuo admitted it."

Seeing that he had been mentioned, Yu Tianshuo smiled and nodded, confirming that she was right.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue couldn't help but smile again. When she turned her gaze back to the two little ones, she saw them extend their pinkies and say solemnly.

"Brother taught me this. He said that as long as we make a Pinky Promise, the vow must be kept."

Seeing this, Qian Renxue was taken aback, but she still smiled and agreed to the ritual.

The three pinkies hooked together, and Dugu Yan shook their hands while saying.

"Pinky Promise, a hundred years without change, change it and you'll become a big fat pig."

Then, after pressing their thumbs together, Dugu Yan declared the ritual officially in effect.

After teasing the two for a while longer, Qian Renxue changed her face back to Xue Qinghe.

The two little ones were very curious at the sight, but their desire to ask questions was extinguished when they heard a knock on the door.

"Knock, knock, knock."

After three knocks, the butler's voice came from outside the door.

"Crown Prince, Your Highness Yu Tianshuo, the coronation ceremony is about to begin. Dugu Bo has asked me to remind you."

Hearing the butler's voice, the four of them finally realized that the coronation ceremony was imminent. After acknowledging him, the four of them straightened their attire, preparing to attend Dugu Bo's coronation ceremony.