Qian Renxue Was Livid

The moment Qian Renxue heard that Book Elder had broken through to the Titled Douluo realm, panic seized her.

Snake Lance and Pufferfish, two Titled Douluo, were still hidden here. If Huo Wushu detected them, wouldn't her identity be exposed on the spot?

In that instant, the pressure on Qian Renxue reached a whole new level.

If she had not used her Soul Power to suppress her body's reactions, she would already have been drenched in sweat, giving herself away.

Her mind raced. Qian Renxue could swear it had never worked this fast in her life.

Unsure whether her cover had been blown, Qian Renxue summoned her courage and forced a genuine smile onto her stiff face.

"Good! Wonderful! Elder Huo, it's wonderful that you've broken through to the Title Realm!"

She did not even notice that she had knocked over the teacup on the table as she sprang to her feet in excitement.

"Elder Huo, why didn't you write to tell me sooner? Qinghe could have held a grand celebration to welcome you back."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but there was no need to go to such trouble!"

Book Elder rose as well and bowed with clasped hands, maintaining every courtesy due to the crown prince.

Watching the two of them try to outdo each other with their performances, Lin Huo felt a little awkward. He played dumb and pushed back his chair to stand up too.

Everyone was on their feet!

Lin Huo looked as if he had no idea why they were standing, but figured the mood called for it, so he might as well follow along.

His clueless move made both performers pause in surprise.

"Ahem." Book Elder picked up where he had left off, though he had already put himself on the