Beast Horde Defense Is a Pretext, Guarding Against Dugu Bo Is the Real Goal, a Luxurious Security Lineup

"Ke'er, do not be rude."

Qian Renxue, disguised as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, drew in her chin. Her voice was steady and magnetic, carrying the composure and authority unique to one in a high position.

"This is Xian'er, She Xian, the final disciple I secretly took in. He has been diligently cultivating under my guidance."

"A final disciple?!"

Xue Ke's delicate body trembled, her exquisite little face filled with shock.

She stepped forward on light, graceful feet, her large eyes continuously examining She Xian with curiosity. Her bright, watery pupils were full of scrutiny.

"Crown Prince Brother, when did you take in such a handsome disciple?"

"Why have I never heard Father mention him?"

The killing intent in Qian Renxue's heart had long since faded, replaced by a perfectly measured look of profound foresight.

"Xian'er has a somewhat mischievous nature. Keeping him from the public is simply to shield him from outside disturbances so he can cultivate in peace."

Qian Renxue turned and solemnly instructed Xue Ke, "Ke'er, remember to keep what you saw in my study today a secret."

Xue Ke nodded repeatedly, making a gesture over her chest with her slender, fair fingers. Her tone was coquettish yet firm.

"Don't worry, Crown Prince Brother! My lips are sealed!"

After saying that, Xue Ke turned to She Xian. Eagerness gleamed in her beautiful almond-shaped eyes.

"Then... little brother, after Crown Prince Brother takes you to hunt your soul ring, can I often come to the Crown Prince's Residence to play with you?"

Qian Renxue's elegant brows furrowed slightly.

An indescribable possessiveness quietly spread through her heart.

In her eyes, this youth with heaven-defying talent was a secret weapon that belonged to her alone.

He was also the only haven in her bleak life as an undercover agent where she could pour out her heart. How could she allow others to get too involved with him?

Qian Renxue shifted her cold golden eyes toward She Xian, her gaze carrying both inquiry and invisible pressure.

Being watched by both of them, She Xian's mouth twitched slightly.

Faced with Xue Ke's expectant gaze, he could only brace himself, force out two awkward laughs, and nod.

But inwardly, She Xian had already rolled his eyes so hard they could have shaken the heavens.

Play? Play what?

I've lived two lives. Put my mental ages together and I could be your creepy old uncle!

What, am I supposed to play dice, kick shuttlecocks, or play hawk catches chicks with you?

Your Highness, could you please rein in your curiosity toward handsome men? I just want to quietly coast through life with cheats!

Having received an affirmative answer, Xue Ke's pretty face instantly bloomed into a radiant smile.

Only then did Xue Ke happily bid her Crown Prince Brother farewell and leave the study in high spirits.

Creak—!

The heavy, carved rosewood doors slowly closed, shutting out the disturbances of the outside world.

The atmosphere within the study abruptly changed.

Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, shed her warm and refined facade. In its place rose a sharp, noble, and intimidating pressure.

Lifting the hem of her python robe, she crossed the distance to She Xian in a few steps.

That originally ordinary Crown Prince's face now revealed an extreme cold beauty and a desire for control.

"Charging in so recklessly! What kind of behavior is that?"

Qian Renxue extended her slender jade hand, pinched She Xian's cheek with her flawless fingertips, and gave it a light squeeze.

A refined, noble scent of lilies washed over him, accompanied by the warm body fragrance she unconsciously gave off in her girlish human form, burrowing straight into She Xian's nose.

Qian Renxue bent down, her golden eyes hidden beneath the disguise staring fixedly at She Xian.

They were so close that he could even see her curled lashes trembling intensely.

The domineering yet faintly suggestive posture left She Xian's entire body numb. He hurriedly raised both hands over his head and repeatedly begged for mercy.

"Master, please calm your anger!"

"This disciple knows his mistake!"

"Next time, I'll knock the secret signal of three long and two short knocks outside the door first. I definitely won't cause trouble for Master again!"

Only then did Qian Renxue withdraw her jade hand. Somewhat reluctant, she crossed her arms over her chest and gave a cold snort.

"At least you know what's good for you."

She Xian rubbed his slightly sore cheek, his eyes shifting slyly as he boldly asked, "But Master, there's something this disciple does not understand."

"Am I really supposed to cultivate in this Crown Prince's Residence until the end of time?"

"Don't I need to attend an academy like ordinary soul masters, systematically study, make friends, and fight in spirit battles?"

Qian Renxue's delicate body trembled slightly.

She fell into deep thought.

The boy was not wrong.

Flowers raised in a greenhouse could not withstand wind and rain.

For a young eagle to soar through the nine heavens, it had to endure the baptism of blood and fire.

Keeping him tightly confined by her side might be safe, but it would also smother his wildness.

After a long while, Qian Renxue turned back around, her eyes now filled with resolve.

"I understand what you mean."

"Two years from now, when you turn twelve, your Soul Power will surely have advanced further."

"At that time, I will personally arrange for you to enter Heaven Dou Royal Academy under the highest possible standards!"

"There, you can come into contact with the Heaven Dou Empire's finest nobles and geniuses."

Hearing this plan, She Xian's eyes suddenly lit up!

Heaven Dou Royal Academy?

The Emperor Team? Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling?

It was only a few years. Why couldn't this young master wait!

When the time came, he could lead a team to crush the Shrek Seven Monsters. Just thinking about it was exciting!

"Thank you, Master, for granting my wish. This disciple will certainly not fail your expectations!"

She Xian grinned so widely that the corners of his mouth nearly reached his ears.

Qian Renxue studied his high-spirited appearance, and a stunning curve appeared at the corner of her lips.

"Enough. Wipe that smug grin off your face."

"Since your Soul Power has broken through to Rank 20, the urgent matter is to obtain your second soul ring."

"The soul beasts in Soul Hunting Forest are too low in age. They cannot possibly support your martial soul's potential."

"This time, I will personally take you to Sunset Forest to hunt for a soul ring."

Sunset Forest?!

The moment he heard those words, a thunderbolt crashed through She Xian's mind!

That place... was the lair of that old poison freak, Dugu Bo, with the full head of green hair.

More importantly, deep within Sunset Forest was hidden the most valuable super treasury in all of Douluo Continent—the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!

Just as She Xian's mind was in turmoil,

Snake Lance Douluo, She Long, emerged from the shadows.

She Long gave Qian Renxue a slight bow, his expression incomparably respectful.

"Young Mistress, although Sunset Forest is not as vast as Star Dou Great Forest, it still contains many fierce ten-thousand-year soul beasts."

"To ensure nothing goes wrong, would you like this old man to accompany you in secret and protect you?"

Qian Renxue raised her phoenix eyes slightly, utterly confident in her current true combat power, which rivaled that of a seven-ringed Soul Sage.

She was about to wave her hand in refusal. "No need. It's merely a second soul ring..."

"Yes! We absolutely need them!"

She Xian's earth-shaking shout forcibly cut Qian Renxue off!

In a flash, She Xian rushed forward and tightly hugged his grandfather's thigh.

"Grandpa! It's wonderful that you can come!"

"Even with just you, I still wouldn't feel at ease. How about calling Senior Ci Xue along too?"

"With two Title Douluo holding down the fort in secret, our safety will be completely maxed out!"

Qian Renxue's disguised Crown Prince face immediately darkened with black lines, her golden eyes full of confusion and incomprehension.

"Xian'er, what exactly are you plotting?"

Qian Renxue glared at him irritably.

"The outskirts of Sunset Forest only have thousand-year soul beasts. With my current strength, I can sweep through them all."

"We are merely obtaining your second soul ring. Why do we need to trouble two Elders?"

She Xian rubbed the tip of his nose.

"Oh, Master, it's always better to be safe than sorry."

"What if our luck is bad and we happen to encounter a berserk ten-thousand-year soul beast with an extremely high cultivation, or get unfortunately caught in a large-scale beast horde?"

"With these tiny arms and legs of mine, I can't afford the slightest mishap."

"With the two seniors secretly delivering a dimensionality-reducing blow, wouldn't we feel much safer?"

Listening to his grandson's exaggerated description, She Long could not help bursting into laughter as he reached out and ruffled She Xian's white hair.

"Hahahaha!"

"Young Mistress, although Xian'er may be overly cautious, his temperament is indeed steady."

"This old man believes having an extra layer of protection would do no harm!"

Qian Renxue gave a cold snort and shot She Xian a fierce glare.

Although she felt the boy was making a mountain out of a molehill,

she could not withstand his shameless pestering and could only nod helplessly in compromise.

"Fine. We'll do as you say, coward."

"Elder She Long, you and Elder Ci Xue will follow in secret."

"As you command, Young Mistress!"

She Long bowed and retreated into the shadows.

Watching the direction in which his grandfather disappeared, She Xian lowered his head, an exceedingly scheming cold smile curling across his lips.

Dimensionality-reducing blow?

Defending against a beast horde?

To hell with a beast horde!

This young master was clearly guarding against that old poison freak, Dugu Bo!

He was a Rank 91 Title Poison Douluo.

If they ran into him in Sunset Forest, or if he followed their trail to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well,

Qian Renxue alone would not be able to suppress that old fellow.

Now that Snake Lance and Ci Xue, two Title Douluo, were acting as hidden muscle, if that old poison freak dared to bare his fangs...

Hehe, if I don't pluck every strand of green hair from his head, I'll write my name backward!