Not Knowing What a Brain Is

She knew it was absurd.

But perhaps this was their only hope.

The little fellow before her was truly extraordinary.

"Qian Renxue, don't be rash!"

Hu Liena, who had arrived in Qian Yu's room at some point, hurriedly called out to stop her.

The two had never been able to stand one another, but ever since the Spirit Hall had fallen, they had been all each other had. An unusual feeling seemed to have grown between them.

Qian Yu paid no attention to Hu Liena's interruption and simply waited quietly for Qian Renxue to decide.

Actually, he had another path he could take.

He could send Qian Renxue to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to take a gamble.

If she managed to obtain the Fire Dragon King's gift there, perhaps she could still reclaim her godhood.

But Qian Yu didn't trust her.

Fate still had to remain in his own hands.

He had never heard of anyone curing the lovesick fools on Douluo Continent.

"If I keep barely scraping by, in a hundred years I'll end up as a heap of yellow dirt."

"As the divine power within me gradually fades, just as that boy Qian Yu said, I might end up as some noble's plaything. I can't accept that. I'd rather do something now, while I can still communicate with the Angel Temple and draw on some divine power."

"Liena, after I offer all my power to this little fellow, you'll have to protect him until he's fully grown."

After saying this, Qian Renxue turned to Qian Yu. She had made up her mind.

"Y-you don't have to go that far..."

Hu Liena reached out to stop Qian Renxue, but failed to catch her.

"Hold on. Do you have any plan at all?"

"For example, how much divine power can you still draw through the Angel Temple? How will you give me your power, and what exactly can you give me?"

"You used to be a god. Can't you give me a Second Martial Soul?"

"At the very least, you should upgrade my Angel Martial Soul to the Six-Winged Angel level!"

"Have you even considered whether Tang San might notice when you contact the Angel Temple, or whether he'll rush over here right away?"

Looking at Qian Renxue, who was about to act, Qian Yu felt a headache coming on.

How had she played an outstanding crown prince while in disguise? Did she really not know what a brain was?

"Uh..."

Neither Qian Renxue nor Hu Liena had actually considered any of that.

"First, answer me this: can you give me a Second Martial Soul? Preferably a tool-type Martial Soul. And can you upgrade my Four-Winged Angel to a Six-Winged Angel?"

Seeing that she hadn't thought things through at all, Qian Yu had no choice but to take it one step at a time.

"Using the Angel Holy Sword divine artifact as a conduit, I can indeed draw on some of the Angel God's divine power. Upgrading your Martial Soul to a Six-Winged Angel won't be difficult. As for giving you a Second Martial Soul, I can try, but I can't guarantee it'll be a tool-type Martial Soul."

"I can use the Angel God Set to disguise both of you. As long as you don't stand right in front of Tang San, your identities won't be exposed."

"Besides, after I offer myself as a sacrifice, I can try to place a sliver of my divine soul inside the Angel Holy Sword."

Qian Renxue thought it over and quickly came up with a plan.

"By the way, since you used to be a god, can you do what Soul Beasts do and give me a God-Level Soul Ring?"

Qian Yu thought of what Electrolux and Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had done ten thousand years later. He figured it was worth a try.

"That... I'll need some time to research it."

Qian Renxue spoke without a trace of confidence.

This so-called god of hers wasn't all that capable, really.

"Fine. Take some time to study it. At daybreak, we'll move somewhere else."

Qian Yu had gained a new appreciation for just how unreliable she was.

After thinking it over, Qian Yu suggested they move to Heaven Dou City. Since there was danger wherever they went, they might as well hide in plain sight.

At daybreak, disguised using Qian Renxue's Angel Head Bone, the four of them quickly settled into a minor noble's estate in Heaven Dou City.

As for the minor noble, he was naturally dead. They had thoroughly taken his place.

After that, they kept a low profile and rarely went out.

Before they knew it, three months had passed.

During those three months, aside from cultivating, Qian Yu spent his free time shopping with the maid Lüzhu.

It was as if they weren't in the enemy's lair, but right at home.

During this time, Qian Yu had gathered a great deal of information.

For instance, in half a month, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire would sign a hundred-year nonaggression pact. Sea God Tang San would attend and serve as witness.

He also heard that Shrek Academy would hold its first large-scale public recruitment drive a year from now.

There were other rumors, too. The Clear Sky Sect was said to be leading an effort to reshuffle the rankings of the Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects.

God Teacher Yu Xiaogang would publicly explain how the Sea God had grown under his tutelage.

Of course, besides all that, Qian Yu had also gathered news about Tang San and the others.

Apparently, Tang San would ascend to the Divine Realm in a month. The Clear Sky Sect had even called a conference so that the various factions could witness it.

Qian Yu knew that once Tang San left, he might not return to Douluo Continent for several years, or even more than a decade. After all, one day in the Divine Realm was a year on Douluo Continent.

When he returned, he would be even stronger and would bring divine inheritances for the other members of the Shrek Seven Devils.

By then, their opponents would be even more formidable.

However, it was also an opportunity. As long as Tang San wasn't on Douluo Continent, they could do many things without having to be so cautious.

"How's the research going?"

After returning to their residence, Qian Yu went straight to Qian Renxue to ask.

"I have an idea, but I can't guarantee it's safe. The slightest mistake could kill you on the spot."

Qian Renxue hesitated. There were simply too many uncertainties involved.

"Since you have an idea, then give it a try."

"If it fails, I'll die. That's all."

Qian Yu was quite pleased to hear that.

At least Qian Renxue was finally proving useful.

"By the way, Tang San will ascend in a month. Find some time to go alone and see him off near the Clear Sky Sect."

Qian Yu thought it over before bringing it up.

"What did you say?"

"You want me to see Tang San off?!"

Hearing Qian Yu say that, Qian Renxue flew into a rage.

She felt as though he was insulting her.

"I didn't say you had to actually see him off. Just go around the Clear Sky Sect and let Tang San confirm you're still alive, keeping your head down and not causing trouble."

"If you disappear completely and go into hiding, how can he feel at ease?"

"If he doesn't check on you, how can he ascend to the Divine Realm without worrying?"

Qian Yu rolled his eyes at Qian Renxue as if he were looking at an idiot.