Fate Cannot Peer into Itself

"Your High—"

Chen Xi had been about to say something, but when she saw Qian Renxue's look, she quickly corrected herself. "Big Sister..."

After calling out to her, Chen Xi cautiously glanced at Qian Renxue. Only when she saw that Qian Renxue's expression was exceptionally gentle did she secretly let out a sigh of relief.

Seeing Chen Xi's overly cautious manner, Qian Renxue could not help but smile. However, she did not take it too seriously. After all, her sudden change in identity would inevitably require an adjustment period for a girl who was only six years old.

"Xiao Xi, come sit here."

Qian Renxue beckoned to Chen Xi, signaling for her to sit beside her.

Chen Xi answered and obediently sat down at Qian Renxue's side.

Qian Renxue gently stroked Chen Xi's hair, but her gaze was directed toward the entrance of the residence.

"Uncle She Long."

The moment Qian Renxue spoke, a middle-aged man emerged from the shadows by the doorway. He was tall and slender, standing as straight and sharp as a spear.

"Young Mistress."

She Long respectfully bowed in Qian Renxue's direction.

"Uncle She Long, take Xiao Xi to choose a room in the residence. Then take her to buy a few sets of clothes and teach her some basic Soul Master knowledge and the most fundamental combat techniques."

"Once she has adapted to her martial soul for a few days, take her to the Soul Beast Forest to add a soul ring. The age of the soul ring will depend on the strength of her physique."

Qian Renxue gave her instructions softly.

"Yes, Young Mistress."

She Long agreed without hesitation, his gaze turning directly toward Chen Xi.

He had always concealed himself in the shadows to protect Qian Renxue's safety, so he had naturally witnessed everything that had just happened.

Thus, She Long understood Chen Xi's importance very clearly. He was also deeply curious about what his future fate would be. Though it was only a single brief sentence, careful consideration might yield unexpected gains.

"I have some matters to deal with."

"Take this Gold Soul Card. There aren't many Gold Soul Coins in it, only eight hundred thousand or so. Consider it your spending money."

Qian Renxue took out a Gold Soul Card and placed it in Chen Xi's hand.

Chen Xi stared blankly at the Gold Soul Card in her hand.

If she remembered correctly, when she had served as a maid for the Crown Prince in the imperial palace, she had been told that her monthly pay was one Gold Soul Coin every three months. And her treatment had been the most generous—she only needed to serve tea and pour water.

Even in prosperous Heaven Dou City, one or two Gold Soul Coins were enough to cover an ordinary family of three's expenses for an entire year.

Yet now, she suddenly had eight hundred thousand or so in spending money.

Chen Xi even felt like dying for someone who truly appreciated her.

Qian Renxue had said it casually, but even across both of Chen Xi's lives, she had never seen so much money.

Seeing Chen Xi's expression, Qian Renxue smiled and patted her head. She then rose from her seat, but the instant she stood up, the smile on her face gradually vanished. Her slightly slender phoenix eyes became exceptionally deep.

One careless move, and the whole game would be lost.

She was unwilling to accept this future, and she could not accept it.

For the plan concerning the Heaven Dou Empire, she had already resolved to bury the best years of her youth. Therefore, no matter what, she had to succeed.

To avoid the outcome of one careless move costing her everything, she intended to personally investigate and see whether there were any oversights now, or any hidden dangers that might lead to total defeat.

A faint glow appeared around Qian Renxue's body as she once more disguised herself as Xue Qinghe and headed out of the residence.

Chen Xi quietly watched Xue Qinghe's departing back, a thoughtful look appearing in her eyes. However, after careful consideration, she decided not to mention Xue Beng for now.

If Qian Renxue still failed to think of Xue Beng in the end, Chen Xi could give her an indirect reminder then.

As Chen Xi was lost in thought, She Long quietly came to her side. "Let's go."

"I'll take you to choose a room first."

She Long patted Chen Xi's shoulder, his voice quite easygoing.

"Alright, Senior."

Chen Xi stood and followed She Long deeper into the residence.

"You don't need to call me Senior either. If you don't mind, just call me Uncle She Long."

Chen Xi looked up at She Long before her and obediently called him Uncle She Long.

Hearing her address him that way, She Long smiled. As he led Chen Xi deeper into the residence, he introduced its layout and circumstances.

From She Long's introduction, Chen Xi learned that Qian Renxue had bought this residence when she first arrived in Heaven Dou City. Hardly anyone lived there normally, so most of its rooms were empty.

After choosing a well-located room, Chen Xi left the residence with She Long and headed for the busiest street in Heaven Dou City.

Accompanied by She Long, Chen Xi first bought several sets of clothes, then went to a bookstore and bought several books on the basic knowledge of Soul Masters.

By the time they returned to the residence, the sun was already setting, and the sky had gradually darkened.

"Xiao Xi, go back to your room and rest first."

"Tomorrow morning, I'll teach you about Soul Masters and the most basic combat techniques. I'm staying next door to you, so if anything comes up, you can come find me directly."

She Long instructed her softly.

"I understand, Uncle She Long."

Chen Xi nodded seriously, then hugged the books in her arms and headed to her room.

After entering the room, Chen Xi placed the books on the desk, picked up the one on top, and began reading.

Chen Xi had an excellent memory. She only needed to read something in a book two or three times to basically remember it. As she continued turning the pages, she gained a certain understanding of the basics of Soul Masters.

Time passed bit by bit.

Feeling somewhat sleepy, Chen Xi gradually closed the book.

Sensing that much of her Soul Power and Mental Power had recovered, Chen Xi decided to do one more thing before sleeping: peer into her own future fate.

She summoned her martial soul, the Pen of Destiny, and confidently wrote her own name. Yet the anticipated drain on her Soul Power and Mental Power did not occur.

Instead, the words in the air shifted and formed an entirely new sentence: Fate cannot peer into itself.

Chen Xi looked a little unhappy as she stared at the words in the air, but then she thought that since she could not look at her own, she could look at someone else's.

Chen Xi wrote Tang San's name in the air once more.

The instant she finished writing it, Chen Xi felt her Soul Power and Mental Power rapidly draining away, while a trace of life force was also drawn from within her body.

After shifting, the words in the air formed another sentence: Soul Hunting Forest, add a four-hundred-and-twenty-three-year Mandala Snake soul ring.