In the depths of the imperial palace of the Heaven Dou Imperial City, there is a lush garden. Two handsome men sit in a small pavilion in the center of the garden, leisurely sipping tea. One of the men is dressed in black and the other in white, and their completely different auras emanate from them, yet the atmosphere here is incredibly harmonious.
If outsiders were to witness this scene, it would likely cause a huge uproar, because no one would expect that the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall and the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, the first heirs of two top powers, would be so harmonious here.
"So, Your His Highness the Holy Son, actually has the leisure to come here for tea?" After putting down his teacup, the man in white said jokingly. At first glance, it sounded like a friendly banter, but if you listened carefully, you could hear a hint of complaint in his teasing tone.
"I had something to do, and I came to find you as soon as I got back. Do you expect me to show up in your bed at night next time I come back?" As his strength increased, Wu Ling's suppressed personality gradually became more unrestrained.
He initially focused solely on cultivation for two reasons: first, to survive by altering the original storyline; and second, to control his own destiny. Now, with his strength, he's close to achieving his first goal. So, while continuing his cultivation, it's fine to unleash his true nature a bit. After all, some relaxation is necessary. If one cultivates simply for the sake of cultivation, then all of Wu Ling's cultivation becomes meaningless.
"You've changed quite a bit in the past year." A blush crept onto Xue Qinghe's face, but she quickly concealed it and continued, "But that's a good thing. Before, except when you were eating, you didn't seem like a 'human being' at all. Making plans, implementing them steadfastly, constantly breaking through your understanding again and again... Just thinking about your frenzied cultivation makes me feel a little scared."
"Hehehe, nothing in this world is ever Issei. Even the heavens change, let alone someone as insignificant as me. Sometimes it's not that things don't change, it's just that the time hasn't come yet." Wu Ling turned his head, wanting to continue speaking, but suddenly his tone faltered. Finally, he opened his mouth, then helplessly changed his words, saying, "Speaking of which, everyone here is one of our people. Can't you take off your disguise? It feels so awkward for a grown man like me to talk to another man like this."
Xue Qinghe laughed heartily, then couldn't help but tease, "I've heard that some high-ranking officials and nobles, after getting tired of women, will try something new. It seems you don't have that kind of taste, Wu Ling." After saying that, a bright light flashed from Xue Qinghe's body.
But when he was enveloped in the light, he didn't see the slight embarrassment on Wu Ling's face, because as a model young man who had embraced the new ideas of the 21st century, his range of interests was actually quite large.
In Wu Ling's mind, whether it's a boy, a girl, or Xiuji, as long as they meet Wu Ling's aesthetic standards, gender doesn't really matter, except for the matter of "procreation". However, Wu Ling would never tell Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue about this.
In that short time, after the light disappeared, the handsome man with white hair had transformed into a beautiful woman with long, golden hair.
"Hmm, Xue'er has really become more and more beautiful in the past year." Wu Ling looked at Qian Renxue's face and couldn't help but sigh.
"You're so glib." Qian Renxue's lips curled up slightly, and her cheeks flushed slightly. While maintaining her noble temperament, she also revealed a hint of girlishness, which only increased her allure.
Qian Renxue's demeanor caused Wu Ling's adrenaline and testosterone levels to surge, but considering that she was still part of the plan, Wu Ling could only suppress the thought for now.
Wu Ling coughed lightly first, then put on a serious face and said, "Alright, let's get down to business."
Seeing Wu Ling's serious expression, Qian Renxue instantly got into character, and a powerful aura emanated from her body.
Wu Ling took out a small box and pushed it in front of Qian Renxue.
"What is this?" Qian Renxue took the box, opened it, and saw ten test tubes neatly arranged inside, with some light green liquid inside.
"The plan has been moved up. This is the poison I prepared for you. Find some time each month to give Xue Ye one bottle."
Qian Renxue looked at the ten test tubes, a complicated expression flashing in her eyes. It wasn't that she couldn't bear it, but rather that her infiltration of more than ten years was suddenly terminated, which caught her completely off guard. According to her and Qian Daoliu's original plan, they should have waited another seven or eight years before making their move.
After a long silence, Qian Renxue suddenly asked, "Did Grandpa give this to us, or did the Pope give it to us?"
She needed to determine her level of seriousness based on who issued the order, so finding out who gave the order was her top priority. However, Wu Ling's next words immediately made Qian Renxue lose her composure.
Because Wu Ling casually said, "This order was given by me."
"Crack!" The luxurious teacup, with its white jade base and gold rim, made a crisp sound, and it was this sound that made Qian Renxue realize what was happening.
"Wait, wait, wait, you mean this order wasn't given by the Grand Priest, or the Pope, but by you, the Holy Son! What's the reason?" Qian Renxue's aura gradually rose, and even Holy Fire surged from her body. If Wu Ling didn't give her a reasonable explanation today, she would fight him first, even if she lost.
Completely opposite to Qian Renxue's attitude, Wu Ling seemed completely unconcerned. He silently brought his teacup closer to the Holy Fire on Qian Renxue's body, and a few seconds later, a cup of heated tea was ready.
Only after Wu Ling took a sip of tea and nodded in satisfaction did he say, "Actually, I don't know how to describe it. If I had to give a reason, it would probably be that 'I don't want to play anymore.'"
Qian Renxue realized after a moment that Wu Ling's words about not wanting to play anymore didn't mean he really didn't want to play anymore, but rather that he didn't want to hide himself anymore. At the same time, Qian Renxue suddenly thought of something.
"Wait, that huge crater outside Suotuo City, could it be...!"
Faced with Qian Renxue's question, Wu Ling readily agreed, "That's right, I did it. I accidentally messed it up after I beat up Tang Hao."
Wu Ling, a Soul Saint, actually claimed to be torturing Tang Hao. If this were anyone else in front of her, Qian Renxue would probably have kicked him out on the spot. But since it was Wu Ling, Qian Renxue believed him without even thinking.
"... I understand, I will follow your plan."