Qian Renxue immediately understood the answer.
She raised a hand to cover the corner of her lips, her eyes shining even brighter.
"I knew it."
"Who else could rank above Gu Yuena but you?"
Qian Daochen did not respond.
The Fire Dragon King lay on the table, his tail swaying gently.
"Our lord is first, of course."
The Ice Dragon King glanced at him.
"The Heavenly Screen hasn't officially announced it yet."
"That has no bearing on our lord's strength."
The Light Dragon God Butterfly flew out of Qian Daochen's hair.
It circled once in front of Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue gazed at its brilliant golden wings, curiosity rising in her eyes.
"What kind of soul beast is this?"
"It's no ordinary soul beast."
Qian Daochen extended his hand.
The Light Dragon God Butterfly landed on his fingertip.
"It's called the Light Dragon God Butterfly."
"It holds a wisp of dragon god origin within its body."
Qian Renxue looked at the butterfly.
"Does it follow you too?"
"Yes."
Qian Daochen nodded.
"I've prepared a gift for you."
Qian Renxue's eyes widened slightly.
"For me?"
"Of course."
"What is it?"
Qian Daochen stood up.
"You'll find out once we're outside."
Qian Renxue immediately followed him.
As she stepped out of the tavern, her skirt shimmered gold in the sunlight.
The two left the street, one behind the other.
The Fire Dragon King and the Ice Dragon King perched on Qian Daochen's shoulders, one on each side.
The Light Dragon God Butterfly rested in his hair.
After leaving Heaven Dou City, Qian Daochen led Qian Renxue to a secluded valley.
There were no passersby nearby.
Only a clear pool lay at the center of the valley.
Qian Daochen stopped.
"Stand here."
Qian Renxue nodded.
She watched Qian Daochen raise his hand.
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