A Clash of Wills, Golden Crocodile Douluo's Stumble - Bonus Release for 200 Monthly Votes

But the golden light slowly faded, and the sacred wings withdrew into her body.

As she emerged from cultivation, a soft knock sounded at the door.

Xue Qinghe opened her eyes, a flash of brilliant gold flickering through them.

"Your Highness, a Soul Master outside requests an audience."

The maid's voice came from beyond the door.

"What's going on?"

Somewhat puzzled, Xue Qinghe stepped forward and opened the door.

Fortunately, she always maintained her male disguise, even when alone in her room. Had she changed into women's clothes whenever she returned, responding in time would have been rather troublesome.

Outside stood an ordinary-looking girl with a composed expression. When Xue Qinghe opened the door, she bowed slightly and reported, "There is a Soul Master outside who says he knows Tang Shan. We dared not neglect him, so we brought him to the reception hall for now."

Xue Qinghe walked ahead, with the maid following beside her.

"You don't recognize him?"

"No. He is neither Young Master Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon nor Miss Dugu Yan of the Dugu Family. We also recognize Xie Fei, Earl Xie Tu's

"son, but this is indeed our first time seeing the man who has come today."

"Did he give his name?"

"He calls himself Su Yuntao."

Xue Qinghe raised an eyebrow and instructed the maid beside her, "Go to Tang Shan's courtyard and fetch him. Tell him his big brother has returned. I can go to the reception hall myself. Oh, and have someone prepare tea and refreshments."

"As you command, Your Highness."

The maid answered, quickened her steps, and headed toward Tang Shan's courtyard.

*My control over my qi and blood is now almost greater than my control over the soul power within me. Developing self-created soul skills should be