Qian Renxue

Jiang Chen understood that extremes led to reversals. He had to proceed step by step and take it slowly. Bibi Dong still could not let go of her status; all that was lacking was an opportunity.

Jiang Chen pondered secretly. Since Wuhun Hall's unification of the continent was just around the corner, there was no need for Qian Renxue to continue serving as a hidden piece.

After Jiang Chen finished bathing, he had sobered up considerably. Once dressed, he headed for the imperial city of the Heaven Dou Empire.

The moon shone bright and the stars were sparse. Countless stars glittered overhead like pieces on a chessboard.

Inside a magnificent palace, a handsome young man dressed in gold stood before the window, admiring the beautiful night.

The young man was Xue Qinghe, prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.

A figure appeared behind the young man like a ghost, utterly silent.

"You're quite refined, aren't you?"

Jiang Chen spoke with a faint smile.

Xue Qinghe's body suddenly trembled, as though he had encountered some great terror. He swiftly turned around on guard, his starry eyes fixed intently on Jiang Chen.

"Your Excellency has trespassed into the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace. There are countless experts within the palace. If you leave now, this prince will let the matter rest!"

Xue Qinghe wanted to use the empire's prestige to frighten Jiang Chen away, but Jiang Chen merely teased, "Should I call you Xue Qinghe, or Qian Renxue, the Pope's daughter?"

Xue Qinghe looked as though he had been struck by lightning, but her expression remained calm. "This prince is Xue Qinghe. I now warn you in the name of the Heaven Dou imperial family: leave immediately, or else..."

Has she been pretending for so long that she believes it herself?

"Haha, I'm not teasing you anymore..." Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"I am Jiang Chen, the Saint Son of Wuhun Hall. Your mother is my teacher. I came to take you back to Wuhun Hall."

Jiang Chen took out the Saint Son Token and waved it before Xue Qinghe.

"You believe me now, right?"

Xue Qinghe... no, she should be called Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue walked to the window and sighed softly. "Was this Mother's decision?"

"No."

Jiang Chen answered decisively, without the slightest hesitation. Of course it was not Bibi Dong's decision; Bibi Dong did not even know he had come here.

Qian Renxue's expression turned strange. "Then how did you get in?"

"Don't worry. That bunch of trash from the Heaven Dou Empire can't detect my movements. You won't be exposed."

Seeing the faint concern on Qian Renxue's face, Jiang Chen knew that she was worried his visit would leave traces and expose her.

Qian Renxue looked at Jiang Chen before her. Whether in Wuhun Hall or after arriving in the Heaven Dou Empire, she had only heard Jiang Chen's name. Everyone said he was a monster, but she had never seen him.

Now that she examined Jiang Chen carefully, she saw sharp brows and starry eyes. An unsettling aura seemed to emanate faintly from his body.

Qian Renxue was astonished. With the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, she could sense others' auras, yet she could not see through him at all!

"You should leave," Qian Renxue said flatly.

What Qian Renxue feared was that if she left, her mother's scheme would be ruined, and then she would be guilty beyond redemption.

Jiang Chen looked at Qian Renxue's gradually dimming gaze and asked, "Do you really want to stay in the Heaven Dou Empire forever, like a golden canary in a cage, far from home? Is it truly worth it?"

Qian Renxue's eyes flickered with helplessness. If circumstances had not forced her hand, who would be willing to live this way?

"Even without you as a hidden piece, Wuhun Hall is guaranteed to win. I have already created my own Godhood and reached the Divine Realm. What you need to do now is complete the Angel God Trial."

Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes shifted. How did Jiang Chen know about the Angel God Trial?!

"Could Mother already know?"

"If you are willing, I can take you away from the Heaven Dou Empire right now!"

At his words, Qian Renxue felt a trace of wavering in her heart. She asked hesitantly, "If I leave, will it really have no effect?"

Jiang Chen smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. Every word I said is true."

"Alright, I'll go with you."

Jiang Chen extended his hand. "Take my hand. We'll leave together."

Qian Renxue blushed slightly and placed her hand in Jiang Chen's. Their figures immediately vanished from the spot.

When Qian Renxue opened her eyes again, she discovered in amazement that she was already dozens of miles outside Heaven Dou Imperial City.

"You can actually do something like this?!"

For the first time, Qian Renxue was shocked by someone else's strength. Even a Limit Douluo could not teleport someone such a great distance. It seemed Jiang Chen truly was a god who had attained Godhood!

They were the same age, so how could he be such a monstrous genius?!

"Alright, we're out. Let's return to Wuhun Hall."

Jiang Chen summoned the Zhuxian Sword and gestured for Qian Renxue to step onto it.

Qian Renxue stepped onto the Zhuxian Sword. "Hold onto my waist. We're taking off!"

Before Qian Renxue could recover her senses, Jiang Chen soared into the air on his sword. Qian Renxue nearly fell, but fortunately she grabbed Jiang Chen's waist in time.

The wind lifted Qian Renxue's soft golden hair. Neither of them spoke. Qian Renxue studied Jiang Chen, feeling an inexplicable sense of security. A strange illusion arose in her heart, as though she were eloping with her lover, bringing a suppressed excitement from deep within.

After all these years, this was the first time Qian Renxue had acted according to her own wishes without Bibi Dong's permission. The feeling was wonderful.

A streak of silver light crossed the heavens and descended into Wuhun Hall. "Alright, we're here."

Qian Renxue looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar palace and was dazed for a moment. The feeling was somewhat unreal.

"Th-thank you!" Qian Renxue said to Jiang Chen, blushing slightly and avoiding his gaze.

This was Qian Renxue's first time being in close contact with a man, much less holding his waist. Moreover, she had held him tightly the entire way.

"It's nothing. Go back first. I'll explain the rest to Teacher."

After saying that, Jiang Chen left. Qian Renxue watched his departing figure, not knowing what she was thinking.

She only knew that this man was truly special!

Qian Renxue touched her burning cheeks and thought, Could I have fallen for him?!

Knock, knock—

The doors to Bibi Dong's palace were knocked upon.

"Xiao Chen, why are you here?"

When Bibi Dong saw Jiang Chen at the door, the image of the two of them kissing surfaced in her mind. Unable to dispel it, a blush spread across her cheeks, making her look exceptionally alluring, especially to men.

Damn, are you trying to seduce me?!

"Teacher, I have something to tell you."

"Then... come in."

Bibi Dong and Jiang Chen sat at the table, facing each other in silence. Suddenly, Bibi Dong felt as though she had invited a wolf into her home.

Jiang Chen scratched his head, unsure how to begin. "Teacher, I don't know whether I should say this..."

"What is there that you can't say?!"

"I brought your daughter..."

"You're such a scumbag!"

Bibi Dong flew into a rage before he could finish. You wanted her daughter too? Had they already done that?!

Jiang Chen really was no good!

Jiang Chen looked utterly bewildered. What had he done?

"I brought your daughter back."

Bibi Dong was greatly shocked. He had already brought her to live at Autumn Pavilion?!

So quickly?!

He truly was inhuman!

Seeing the growing anger on Bibi Dong's face, Jiang Chen became even more confused.

"Xiao Chen, your marriage to my daughter is postponed for now. As her mother, I have the right to decide for her!"

Only when Jiang Chen heard Bibi Dong's hostile tone did he realize there had been a misunderstanding.

He promptly explained, "Wuhun Hall was guaranteed to unify the continent anyway. Her role as a hidden piece was insignificant, so I brought her back."

The anger on Bibi Dong's face gradually faded. So that was it. Thank goodness...

"Then why didn't you say so earlier!"

You interrupted me before even hearing me out. How was I supposed to say it?! Use sign language?!

Jiang Chen forced a smile. "My fault."

Only then did Bibi Dong say calmly, "Since that is the case, it depends on how you arrange things. After all, you are now the strongest person on the continent. I believe in you."

Then should I thank you?

"Alright, Teacher. I'll be leaving now."

Jiang Chen fled in a flash like a mouse seeing a cat.

Jiang Chen had learned his lesson: Bibi Dong was a gorgeous flower, but also a rose with thorns!