For a moment, silence fell.
Su Chen sighed and said earnestly,
"Coming to the Heaven Dou Royal Family was a mistake from the start. With your innate Soul Power at level twenty, you've completely taken the wrong path."
"Even if you succeed, you still won't change how Bibi Dong sees you. You're a thorn in her heart. Seeing you will only fill her with pain."
Qian Renxue's expression grew unusually calm, but her nails dug deep into her flesh. She said nothing.
She had already read this in Su Chen's diary, and she completely understood what he meant.
Why that woman hated her, and why she loathed her so much.
Born a girl.
That wasn't her fault.
Qian Renxue suddenly recalled something Su Chen had written in his diary. Her gaze softened as she looked at him, tinged with gratitude.
Something was off about this little angel.
Su Chen had brought this up to Qian Renxue, yet she hadn't asked a single question. Didn't she want to know why Bibi Dong loathed her?
Of course she did!
Hu Liena and Ye Lingling hadn't said a word either. They stood off to the side like two invisible people.
Seeing Qian Renxue listen so humbly, without interrupting or arguing even once, Su Chen couldn't help thinking, Is this student too obedient?
I'm just a young guy lecturing you, and you're listening so humbly—not a single rebuttal, not even one question?
Su Chen had originally planned to reveal a few of Qian Renxue's family secrets and answer some of her questions, establishing his authority first so she would take his advice to heart.
But seeing this, there was no need.
Qian Renxue!
He could basically confirm she was a real schemer.
After thinking it over, Su Chen said directly,
"Remember this name: Tang San. He has twin Martial Souls, Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer."
"Your father's death was connected to Tang Hao—you know that. Tang San is Tang Hao's son, and he's a sworn enemy of both you and Spirit Hall. Remember him well. His family will kill yours."
"If you're going to act in the Heaven Dou Royal Family, you have to see it through to the end. It doesn't matter whether Xue Beng is a wastrel. When the crucial moment comes, one push will be enough to put him on the throne."
"Xue Xing is investigating Xue Ye's poisoning and has already grown suspicious of you. Xue Xing once saved Dugu Bo's life. Have a Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall pretend to assassinate Xue Xing, so Dugu Bo can save him and repay the favor. That'll force Dugu Bo to leave Heaven Dou City."
"Of course, Xue Beng has to die!"
"Think about it. Once Xue Beng is dead, you'll be Xue Ye's only heir. Even if Xue Ye suspects you, so what? As long as your identity isn't exposed, you'll be fine."
Qian Renxue nodded, beginning to plan things out in her mind.
However.
Some things were easier said than done.
Su Chen asked,
"Is there anything you'd like to ask me?"
"I don't know if Nana has told you, but I'm a prophet. I can know everything that has happened on the continent over the past thousand years and everything that will happen in the next thousand."
Qian Renxue's heart leaped with joy. Of course she had questions.
She had so many things she wanted to ask, but since no one had brought up the Diary Copy yet, there were many things she couldn't say.
After hesitating for a moment, Qian Renxue asked,
"Can I succeed?"
Su Chen looked at Qian Renxue, feeling a little speechless. With a face as stunning as hers, how could she ask such a foolish question?
"I think that as long as you're Xue Qinghe, Xue Ye's only son, there's no reason you shouldn't succeed!"
"But..."
Su Chen's expression grew conflicted as he said,
"If you succeed, you'll have to stay in Heaven Dou for years to secure your position. That might not be a good thing for you."
"If you fail, you can go home and inherit the family fortune—the Angel God's legacy."
Honestly!
Su Chen was so jealous of these rich second-generation heirs. They could try starting a business, fail, and still go home to inherit the family fortune. How could anyone be expected to stay friends with them?
Qian Renxue: ???
Hu Liena and Ye Lingling were both left with awkward expressions.
Succeed and stay in Heaven Dou as emperor.
Fail and go home to inherit the Angel God's legacy.
Good grief!
Who wouldn't be jealous?
Qian Renxue asked earnestly,
"Can I really become the Angel God?"
Su Chen nodded firmly. "Definitely!"
Not only could she become the Angel God, she could also have her heart pierced.
Seeing Qian Renxue keep asking about unimportant things, Su Chen asked again, "Do you really have nothing you want to ask me?"
Qian Renxue gazed into Su Chen's eyes for a long time, then shook her head.
What was there to ask?
She had already read about Bibi Dong in the diary.
And he'd already told her about Heaven Dou.
She did want to ask how to make Gunpowder Hidden Weapons, but wouldn't that expose the Diary Copy?
That settled it.
Su Chen could now be certain of one thing: Qian Renxue already knew about Bibi Dong. Otherwise, she wouldn't have failed to ask about her.
The matter of Bibi Dong was, in fact, the greatest obsession in Qian Renxue's heart.
Well, well!
This little blond angel had been peeking at his diary!
But that was fine!
He already had her two biggest secrets in his hands. From now on, he'd be in the shadows, and she'd be in the light!
Qian Renxue suddenly looked at Su Chen, her expression serious.
"Would you be willing to stay and help me?"
"If you're willing to stay and help me, I can give you money, beauties, status... anything you want. I'd even share the Heaven Dou Empire with you."
Su Chen smiled. His handsome face left Qian Renxue a little spellbound.
"Those aren't things I'm after. I'm already helping you. But staying here and handling everything myself would be too much trouble for me."
"Could it be..."
"Have you never noticed that I treat you differently? I respect other people's destinies and don't interfere in their affairs. But I came to help you of my own accord and showed you my goodwill. Neither Nana nor Lingling has ever received that kind of treatment!"
Qian Renxue froze, her heart suddenly flustered. Damn it! I'm talking to you seriously—what is this idiot going on about?
Are you trying to pursue me?
Qian Renxue shot Su Chen a fierce look and said irritably, "Before saying things like that, did you not notice that Nana and Lingling are here too?"
Hu Liena curled her lip and said sarcastically, "Oh! How enviable!"
"But when I think about it, it makes sense. Su Chen resisted me at first, and I was the one who pursued him. How could I compare to Xue'er, who offered to help him herself?"
"Lingling, what about you?"
Ye Lingling looked awkward, unsure how to respond.
"Me? Su Chen brought up marriage as soon as we met. I felt his sincerity, thought through the pros and cons, and agreed."
Hu Liena shot Su Chen a flirtatious glance, then put on an indignant look. "I'm mad. You never pursued me first!"
Su Chen pulled Hu Liena into his arms and gently soothed her. Breathing in her faint fragrance, he briefly couldn't tell whether the scent belonged to Hu Liena or Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue?
What did Qian Renxue have to do with this?
Ah!
Hu Liena was wearing Qian Renxue's pajamas!
This was bad.
His Nine Yang True Qi surged straight up.
Su Chen's expression turned strange, and Hu Liena's face gradually flushed red...