Douluo: I'm Done Pretending, My Wife Is Qian Renxue

"Was I wrong? Is that good enough?"

"Good that you know it!"

Qian Ye suddenly swept his gaze around in every direction. Only after confirming no one was nearby did he speak seriously.

"Xiaoxue, didn't you say Grandpa Qian was sending you to the Heaven Dou Empire as an undercover agent? When are you leaving?"

"What, can't wait for me to leave early?" Qian Renxue was furious. She did not want to go.

If she went, she would not be able to stay with Brother Qian Ye!

The reason Qian Renxue had suffered from insomnia last night was also because of this.

Not wanting to become an undercover agent was only one reason. What truly mattered was that she could not bear to be separated from Qian Ye.

Qian Ye suddenly wrapped an arm around Qian Renxue's neck. Naturally, he knew what she was thinking.

"Xiaoxue, you don't need to worry. It's just being an undercover agent, it's no big deal. I'll go in your place."

"Ah—"

Qian Renxue was shocked by his words, yet deeply moved as well. "Brother Qian Ye, I... I can't let you take risks for me."

"It would hurt my heart. I don't want that. Rather than let you take the risk, I'd rather bear it myself."

Qian Ye held Qian Renxue tightly, stroking her head as he comforted her. "Xiaoxue, don't worry. If I handle this, nothing can go wrong."

"But..."

"No buts. Just trust me!"

Qian Renxue nodded silently. Though she did not want to go, she was even less willing to let Brother Qian Ye go in her place.

She did not want to lose him.

In her heart, aside from her grandfather, Qian Ye was the person she loved most.

In the Elder Hall's council chamber.

Qian Daoliu sat upright in the large chair at the head of the room, with Golden Crocodile Douluo seated beside him.

The person standing before them was none other than Qian Ye.

At that moment, both of their gazes were focused on him.

Qian Daoliu had stayed secluded and had not seen Qian Ye for five years.

Seeing Qian Ye return alone today, he carefully examined the changes in him over the past five years. "Xiaoye, it's been years since we last met. You've grown a little."

Negotiation

Uh...

He was already eleven, and he had only grown a little?

Was the old man blind?

Qian Ye could not help complaining, "I've grown a lot!"

Qian Daoliu: "..."

Qian Ye: "..."

Golden Crocodile Douluo smiled faintly. He had watched Qian Ye grow up and naturally doted on him.

"It's good that you've grown. Very good."

Qian Daoliu did not follow up on Golden Crocodile Douluo's words. "Xiaoye, you didn't come to the Elder Hall today just to see me and your Grandpa Golden Crocodile, did you?"

Sure enough, the older the ginger, the spicier it was. He saw right through me. Not bad!

Qian Ye organized his thoughts. "Yes. First, I came to see you and Grandpa Golden Crocodile. Second, I came because of Xiaoxue."

"What about it?" Qian Daoliu did not understand his purpose.

But since it concerned his granddaughter, he had no choice but to take it seriously.

Golden Crocodile Douluo was also full of questions, but he said nothing.

With Qian Daoliu present, it was not his place to speak much. He could only sit to the side as a listener and occasionally chime in.

Qian Ye smiled and continued, "Grandpa Qian, Xiaoxue told me about this some time ago. I heard that you intend to send Xiaoxue into the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial palace as an undercover agent in a few days, right?"

So it was about this!

Qian Daoliu considered it. Since Qian Ye already knew, and he was one of their own, there was nothing to hide.

"Yes. Since you already know, Grandpa Qian will tell you."

"As the Young Mistress of Spirit Hall and its future successor, Xiaoxue must undergo some trials to mature more quickly. This will lay a solid foundation for her future control of Spirit Hall."

"I have discussed this matter with Xiaoxue as well. She is willing to go, so it has already been decided. Once the time is right in a few days, she will depart for Heaven Dou City to carry out the mission."

"As for her safety, I have my own arrangements. You needn't worry about it. Just do your own duty, stay at Spirit Hall Academy, and keep an eye on Bibi Dong for your grandfather."

It seemed Qian Daoliu had made up his mind to send Qian Renxue to infiltrate the Heaven Dou imperial palace.

"But Grandpa Qian, Xiaoxue told me that you want her to disguise herself as a man, kill the Heaven Dou Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, and impersonate him?"

Qian Daoliu remained expressionless. "Yes, that is the plan. Do you have an objection?"

Did this boy not know what he should and should not interfere with?

Golden Crocodile Douluo frowned as well. If this brat angered Qian Daoliu, he would not get off lightly!

He hurriedly signaled Qian Ye with his eyes, telling him not to meddle so much.

Qian Ye pretended not to see Golden Crocodile Douluo winking at him. He was determined to interfere in this matter!

Even if it came to a fight, he would still interfere.

Of course, things had not reached that point yet.

Qian Ye never fought an unprepared battle. With several trump cards in hand, even a level ninety-nine Limit Douluo like Qian Daoliu could do nothing to him.

Hearing his words, Qian Daoliu naturally felt displeased and began to reassess the youth before him.

He had been able to sit firmly in Spirit Hall's highest position not merely because of his own strength. He also relied on ruthlessness and schemes.

Otherwise, Spirit Hall could not have remained above all the Soul Masters on the Douluo Continent for more than a hundred years.

Those Soul Masters and great clans that disobeyed or opposed Spirit Hall's rule had either been suppressed or slaughtered.

The Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire were also part of his plans. In a number of years, they would pay a bloody price.

Even the emperors and royal families of the two great empires would have to bow their heads before Spirit Hall.

In the original Douluo Continent story, because Tang Hao injured Qian Xunji, the Clear Sky Sect abandoned Tang Hao to protect itself under Qian Daoliu's pressure, and its sect master committed suicide.

The Clear Sky Sect withdrew from the world, sacrificing pawns to save the carriage. It sealed its mountain gates and barely survived.

Yet this harmed the Clear Sky Sect's followers: Old White Bird, Old Gorilla, Old Goat, Old Rhino, and several other smaller affiliated clans.

Although Qian Daoliu had now retired behind the scenes, that did not mean he had lost his temper.

Moreover, he was someone who dealt with matters, not people. Once someone obstructed his plans, he did not care who they were. Whenever he acted, he had never shown mercy.

Of course, Bibi Dong was an exception.

There were several main reasons why Qian Daoliu tolerated Bibi Dong instead of killing her.

First, Bibi Dong was Qian Renxue's birth mother. No matter how ruthless or reckless she was, he was certain that his daughter-in-law would not vent her anger by harming or killing her own daughter.

Second, Bibi Dong possessed extraordinary talent, formidable strength, and a ruthless nature.

As long as he put her in power, she was fully capable of controlling Spirit Hall and suppressing the Soul Masters. She harbored no divided loyalties, could draw attention away from Qian Renxue as a shield, and allow his granddaughter to develop slowly without being discovered by others.

It could be said that Qian Daoliu had calculated everything perfectly. Once Qian Renxue became the Angel God, would the Douluo Continent not belong to the Qian family?

Unfortunately, despite all his calculations, he had failed to foresee that years later, a child of the plane would transmigrate to the Douluo Continent, secretly be born into the world, and disrupt all his plans.

It was precisely because of Tang San's arrival that Qian Renxue's Angel Divinity was shattered. Not only would she never recover her divine position, but the Angel Divinity's inheritance would also vanish from the Douluo Continent forever.

Bibi Dong would be killed, and Spirit Hall would be erased from the Douluo Continent from then on.

Qian Daoliu would even sacrifice his own life to help his granddaughter become a god, only for it all to amount to nothing. The Angel Divinity would be completely gone, and he would lose both wife and soldiers.

But now, Qian Ye had come. There was another child of the plane on the Douluo Continent, so Tang San, that child of the plane, was much weaker and nowhere near as strong as him.

Naturally, Qian Ye had to change the fates of Qian Renxue, Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu, and the others.

He also had to crush Tang San, beat Tang Hao senseless, stomp Dai Mubai underfoot, and win over Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Bai Chenxiang, Ah Yin, and the rest.

He would ensure that the goddesses of the Douluo Continent would no longer be harmed by Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, Dai Mubai, and their kind.

He would let them live happy and joyful lives, especially Qian Renxue, Bibi Dong, Gu Yuena, Xiao Wu, and the others. Every day would be better than the last.

Qian Ye decided that he would become the savior of the goddesses of the Douluo Continent. He would save them all. Every single one of them.

"Demacia!" Qian Ye shouted.

"What?" Qian Daoliu did not understand what he meant.

Qian Ye felt like he was getting carried away. "Oh, Grandpa Qian, I think this is unfair to Xiaoxue!"

It seemed Xiaoye truly had feelings for Xiaoxue. Otherwise, he would not have taken the risk of questioning my decision for her sake!

For that alone, I, Qian Daoliu, cannot let him down.

Qian Daoliu fell silent for a moment. "Then tell me. What other solution do you have?"

In truth, he was reluctant to send Qian Renxue to become an undercover agent as well, but he had no choice.

Qian Ye said, "First, having Xiaoxue disguise herself as a man for who knows how many years would bury her potential."

"As a girl, what is most important? Naturally, her youth. Grandpa Qian, as Xiaoxue's grandfather, you surely don't want to see her girlhood pass away like this, do you?"

Qian Daoliu nodded. He had to admit that Qian Ye was right.

"Therefore, I have a solution that will satisfy both sides. Would you like to hear it, Grandpa Qian?" Qian Ye asked seriously.

I'm Coming Clean: I Have the Three Lives Martial Soul

"Yes, continue." Qian Daoliu suddenly became a little interested.

Seizing the opportunity, Qian Ye continued, "Grandpa Qian, I can take Xiaoxue's place as the undercover agent. Then she won't have to disguise herself as a man and suffer such grievances."

"This..." Golden Crocodile Douluo was stunned. How could he possibly take Xiaoxue's place?

It seemed Xiaoye was still too young and did not understand the complexities involved. It was not something he could do simply with a burst of passion.

After all, not just anyone could replace Qian Renxue.

Nor was just anyone more suitable than Qian Renxue.

After hearing him out, Qian Daoliu shook his head with a smile. "Xiaoye, you truly can't handle this matter!"

If I can't, who can?

Qian Ye naturally understood what Qian Daoliu meant. Qian Renxue had absorbed the Angel Inheritance soul bone, allowing her to alter her body and appearance and completely become Xue Qinghe.

Since he was not an inheritor of the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, he naturally could not absorb the Angel Inheritance soul bone.

Therefore, he could not transform himself or convincingly become Xue Qinghe.

But he had already absorbed a Hundred Thousand Years External Soul Bone, Everchanging Transformation, which could alter his body and appearance.

Thus, replacing Xue Qinghe was no longer a problem.

"Grandpa Qian, I understand what you mean. Xiaoxue told me about this too. She said that one needs to absorb a special soul bone in order to become Xue Qinghe."

"And because I haven't absorbed that kind of soul bone, you believe I can't go. Am I right?"

Qian Ye did not hold back and directly exposed Qian Daoliu's thoughts.

Why did Xiaoxue tell this brat everything?!

Since things had come to this, there was no hiding it. He could only lay it out plainly and make Qian Ye back down in the face of the difficulty.