Qian Qingxue

After bidding farewell to Dugu Bo, Wu Qingkong hurried toward Heaven Dou Imperial City at full speed.

Sunset Forest was still some distance from Heaven Dou Imperial City.

At Wu Qingkong's pace, he could arrive in about two days.

That would leave him just one day to prepare for this grand event.

Thinking of Sister Qian Qinghe, Wu Qingkong's heart could not help growing heated.

Yet during the two days Wu Qingkong spent traveling at full speed, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect fell into tremendous turmoil.

A few days earlier, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's scouts had suddenly discovered that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had actually been destroyed!

The entire True Dragon Mountain had been razed to the ground!

All the resources collected over generations within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's treasury had vanished without a trace!

Ning Fengzhi looked over the report in his hand, growing more alarmed the more he read.

"The third-ranked sect in the world was actually wiped out?"

"Who did this?!"

Just as Ning Fengzhi was exclaiming in shock, an eerie ripple suddenly came from the space behind him.

A gaunt old man stepped out of a black hole.

"Sect Master, after receiving the news, I went to investigate the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."

"Judging by the scale of the battle, at least seven Titled Douluo took action. Otherwise, True Dragon Mountain would never have been leveled!"

"What?! Seven Titled Douluo?!"

The paper in Ning Fengzhi's hand slipped to the ground in an instant from sheer shock.

The entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect only had two Titled Douluo. If there were seven Titled Douluo...

Gu Rong immediately smiled. "No matter. At most, only two Titled Douluo could threaten Little Sword and me!"

"The other Titled Douluo are not very high-level."

"With your support, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would not be unable to withstand them."

"Besides, we have the Heaven Dou Imperial Family behind us. The imperial family will not stand by and ignore the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"His Highness the Crown Prince has also been very close to us lately. With the imperial family's million-strong army and a Poison Douluo, we won't be left helpless!"

Ning Fengzhi shook his head after hearing this.

"Even if the imperial family and the Poison Douluo are willing to help us, should we truly face those seven Titled Douluo, the situation will still be far from optimistic."

"There is no need to guess who could dispatch seven Titled Douluo..."

"Xue Ye's health has also been worsening lately. I keep feeling that something major is about to happen..."

After pondering for a moment, Ning Fengzhi said,

"Notify the imperial family to increase patrols. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will also send people to strengthen patrols. Do not overlook even the outskirts."

"The Heaven Dou Lake Matchmaking Fair is about to begin. This grand occasion concerns the next generation of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Send more sect disciples and see if we can recruit more battle soul masters into the sect..."

"Yes!"

After hearing Ning Fengzhi's orders, Gu Rong immediately withdrew.

With the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the imperial family joining forces, Heaven Dou Imperial City and its outskirts became tense and on edge over the next few days.

Naturally, the combined efforts of the imperial family and the sect uncovered some information as well.

When Ning Fengzhi heard several surviving soul masters from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan recount how Yu Yuanzhen had ultimately died beneath two golden dragons,

he was utterly shocked.

Something related to dragons, and capable of killing Yu Yuanzhen—Spirit Hall!

The Coiling Dragon Staff?!

Had Spirit Hall's Worship Hall taken action?!

Ning Fengzhi was completely stunned.

Why had Spirit Hall actually been willing to send out its worshippers? Unless absolutely necessary, worshippers rarely left the Worship Hall!

Ning Fengzhi could not help frowning. This matter was more troublesome than he had imagined.

Soon, Ning Fengzhi received another piece of information.

The Wangqi Four had actually been involved, and they had not left yet. A few days ago, people had even seen them in the imperial city, heading toward the outskirts.

For the peace of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi decided to personally lead the search and intensify the investigation.

Over the past few days, layer upon layer of checkpoints had been established throughout the outskirts of Heaven Dou Imperial City.

Wu Qingkong had finally made it home, but he too had undergone repeated inspections.

Fortunately, he had finally returned.

When Wu Qingkong arrived home, the first thing he saw was a ring hanging by the door, along with a letter.

"This is... my engagement-cancellation ring?!"

"Why is it here?"

Wu Qingkong opened the letter and found several lines of writing before him.

"Qingkong, this old man is returning your gift for canceling the engagement."

"Back then, your grandfather told me that you and my granddaughter were destined for each other."

"Even though the engagement has now been canceled, this old man believes that one day, you will eventually be together with my granddaughter..."

"This old man will wait for you to come to my door again."

"When that day comes, you will certainly become engaged to my Xue'er!"

Looking at the note, Wu Qingkong could not help feeling bewildered.

"What is Qian Daoliu talking about?!"

"How could I possibly end up with Qian Renxue again?!"

"I already canceled the engagement, so how could we get together?!"

"Whoever I marry, it definitely won't be Qian Renxue?!"

Just as Wu Qingkong was complaining, Xue Qinghe, who was in the imperial palace, seemed to sense something.

Suddenly, her nose itched.

"Ah-choo!"

"Who? Who is talking about me?"

Xue Qinghe raised her head and glanced at the sky.

"There is only one day left before the Heaven Dou Lake Matchmaking Gathering begins..."

"Qingkong, have you returned?"

Thinking of this, Xue Qinghe could not put her mind at ease.

"She Long."

"Present!"

"Xue Ye, poison, medicine. Understand?"

She Long immediately understood.

Very quickly, the entire imperial palace descended into chaos.

Xue Qinghe stepped out through the palace gates.

However, this time, she did not transform into Qian Qinghe.

Instead, she wore a long dress and flew into the distance.

She wanted to meet Wu Qingkong as herself, as a woman.

The closer she came to the outskirts, the more patrolling soldiers and soul masters there were.

In order to search for the Wangqi Four, people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the imperial family had been stationed everywhere throughout the outskirts.

And at the center of the crowd, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong were unexpectedly leading the operation!

Standing some distance away, Gu Rong subconsciously looked toward Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue's expression immediately changed drastically.

As Spirit Hall's most deeply hidden blade, her existence had always been a secret.

The plan to usurp the nation had already reached its final stage, and she did not want to reveal herself in public.

Her head of golden hair was simply too conspicuous.

Just as Gu Rong was about to approach, Qian Renxue transformed in an instant, and her golden hair immediately turned deep blue.

Seeing the girl before him, Gu Rong was stunned as well.

There was no other reason—this girl's temperament was simply too ethereal, and her beauty was exceptionally rare!

"Who are you?!"

"What are you hiding here for?"

A flash of inspiration struck Qian Renxue's mind, and she instantly came up with an answer.

"My name is Qian Qingxue. I was merely passing through this place by chance."

"I did not know your sect was searching here. Could you let me leave? I have something important to do."

After hearing this, Gu Rong swept his gaze around and, finding nothing unusual, finally stepped aside.

"The imperial city has been very chaotic lately. Don't go out unless necessary. Go!"

"Thank you."

After offering her thanks, Qian Qingxue immediately flew into the distance.