The Willow Grew Where No One Meant to Plant It, a Chance Encounter with the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, and a Change of Plans

Qian Renxue stood before him in a golden palace gown. Its elaborate design complemented her golden hair.

Her skin was snow-white, her nose straight, and her phoenix eyes slightly narrow. An air of elegance, purity, and nobility surrounded her.

Back in Spirit City, Bibi Dong's beauty and bearing had been breathtaking, but Qian Renxue was no less stunning. In charm, mother and daughter each had their own allure.

Seeing the amazement in Qi Dao's eyes, Qian Renxue's lips curved slightly, and satisfaction flashed through her eyes.

She was pleased with his reaction.

A moment later, Qi Dao said as though it had just dawned on him, "I never imagined Brother Xue was a woman!"

Qian Renxue smiled faintly. "Surprised?"

Qi Dao nodded. "A little. But more than that, I'm impressed. Brother Xue, you stayed undercover in Heaven Dou for so many years without giving yourself away. It's astonishing."

If he hadn't known the story beforehand and had a god's-eye view, who could have guessed that the esteemed Heaven Dou Crown Prince was someone in disguise?

Of course, Qian Renxue's ability to maintain that disguise for so many years owed much to the Angel Soul Bone.

But to pass completely as another person was no simple matter.

Disguising her appearance and Martial Soul was only the first step. Her personality, speech, mannerisms, even the smallest unguarded detail—none could be off by so much as a hair.

And as Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe had countless eyes fixed on her.

Yet Qian Renxue had kept up the disguise for more than a decade.

She had spent more time as Crown Prince than she had as Spirit Hall's Saintess.

Qian Renxue's character might have serious flaws, but her ability could not be denied.

Qian Renxue heard the sincerity in Qi Dao's voice, and warmth