The Angel's Worries, the Watcher in the Shadows

In Heaven Dou City, at the Crown Prince's Residence's residence, Xue Qinghe closed the ancient book in his hand and stared blankly at the gradually darkening sky.

Almost a week has passed, and the Soul Ring still hasn't been absorbed? Or has something unexpected happened?

Thinking of this, her fingers tightened around the book, her knuckles turning a pale blue-white, her breath becoming labored, and her eyes swirling with barely concealed anxiety and worry.

Perhaps I shouldn't have let you absorb the Golden Behemoth Soul Ring. After all, it's an ancient species, and who knows what dangers you might encounter? You could easily handle an ordinary 20,000 to 30,000-year Soul Ring. There's no need to covet its noble bloodline.

Whoosh!

An invisible wave of energy swept across the front of the house. Xue Qinghe's eyes lit up; clearly, Golden Crocodile Douluo and Tang Shan had returned.

She took a deep breath, having composed herself of her earlier turmoil, and put on her usual smile as she pushed open the door to greet them, "Grandpa Golden Crocodile, you're back! Did the Soul Hunting go smoothly?"

However, the moment the door was fully pushed open, Xue Qinghe's usually gentle smile suddenly froze.

In front of his house, there was only a burly old man; there was no sign of that familiar, tall figure.

"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, where's Tang Shan?"

Xue Qinghe's voice trembled slightly.

At this moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo was obviously unaware of Xue Qinghe's condition. Instead, he closed his eyes slightly and carefully sensed the situation in this area.

He hadn't forgotten the fleeting, terrifying aura he'd felt when he'd taken Tang Shan on his Soul Hunting.

Upon hearing Xue Qinghe's question, Golden Crocodile Douluo casually replied, "He didn't come back with me."

The ominous prediction came true, and the complex emotions that had been churning within her for days suddenly collapsed like a flood. Xue Qinghe's eyes reddened, and her voice trembled with a sob. "Grandpa, what happened?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo finally realized something was wrong, and suddenly opened his eyes, just in time to meet Xue Qinghe's misty eyes.

He paused for a moment, his mind racing, and quickly realized that the ambiguity of his words had caused Xue Qinghe to misunderstand. "Tang Shan is fine, he just didn't come back with me after arriving in Heaven Dou City. He said he wanted to wander around the city."

Xue Qinghe?!

"It's good that you're alright. I thought all my investments over the years were going to go down the drain."

"Xiao Xue, you----"

The Golden Crocodile Douluo's aged voice carried a clear sense of helplessness.

Xue Qinghe hurriedly looked away, her ears turning slightly red. She forced an explanation, "After all, we've known each other for so many years, we're friends to some extent. If something really happened to him, I would definitely be sad for a while."

Golden Crocodile Douluo did not expose Xue Qinghe's insincerity, but instead changed the subject and asked, "Have any powerful figures come to visit the manor these past few days?"

Seeing that Golden Crocodile Douluo had changed the subject, Xue Qinghe secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After thinking for a moment, he gently shook his head. "No, the Crown Prince's Residence has been very stable lately, without as much turmoil as before. It seems that those who were secretly probing have stopped. Grandpa Golden Crocodile, have you discovered something?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo shared his perceptions from when he left that day with Xue Qinghe, and finally advised, "Anyway, try not to take off the necklace given to you by the Great Enshrined. In case that powerful figure is an Agility-based Titled Douluo, and his speed catches me off guard, the necklace can at least slightly hinder him."

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

And what is the person the Angel Big Sis is so thinking about doing right now?

Tang Shan wandered aimlessly through Heaven Dou City, curiously observing the surrounding scenery. Suddenly, his expression changed slightly, sensing that he was being watched by some terrifying being. If he hadn't further developed his body after Embracing the Elixir, he probably wouldn't have noticed this hidden spying intent.

It's unclear whether this spy had good or bad intentions, but it's most likely bad, since if they had...

If you come with good intentions, you can appear openly and honestly; there's no need to observe secretly.

Tang Shan didn't pretend to look around. He only discovered this sense of being watched through his further developed body. In other words, his own perception and Mental Power were completely unaware of it. Rather than secretly observing, he decided to quietly approach the Crown Prince's Residence's residence. Once he got there, with the Golden Crocodile Douluo around, even if Titled Douluo was watching, he would be absolutely helpless.

I was careless. I had Snake Lance Douluo protecting me at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Golden Crocodile Douluo at the Crown Prince's Residence, so I subconsciously assumed that my surroundings were safe. I never expected that this oversight would bring me such a serious crisis. It seems that I was too lax and must be more vigilant.

However, this hidden spy is definitely not ordinary. It must have been waiting for a long time and was already poised to strike, having managed to seize the brief moment when I was away from the protection of a powerful figure.

Gu Yue never expected that her stroll through Heaven Dou City would bring such a pleasant surprise. She blinked her dark eyes, holding a string of candied hawthorns in her hand, taking a bite of one while curiously looking ahead.

Tang Shan, we meet again.

Tang Shan has been found, so how far away can the Child of the Plane be?

Thinking of this, the delighted Silver Dragon King devoured several more candied hawthorns.

Let me see how you've changed recently.

A pale silver halo gathered in Gu Yue's eyes, preparing to peer into the fate of Tang Shan.

Gu Yue nearly dropped the food in his hand after just one glance. Wait, it hasn't been that many years, how could his fate have changed so drastically? It's impossible for the Child of the Plane to be constantly by his side and alter his destiny so much, right?

Unable to resist, Gu Yue wanted to bring the Auspicious Beast over so she could take a good look at it and see what was really going on with Tang Shan's fate. She once again seriously doubted her own observational abilities.

If the development of a living being's destiny is like traveling on a railway track, with occasional ripples but generally following the trajectory, then when she first glimpsed Tang Shan's fate, she discovered that his life's development was truly like a train derailing, completely detached from its original path;

Looking at it now, it's not as simple as deviating from the original route; it has completely embarked on a new path, not exactly intersecting with the previous tracks, but also having little connection to them.

Can Child of the Plane really change their destiny so drastically?!

No, that won't do. We can't keep trying to develop things slowly. The changes in humanity caused by the influence of a Child of the Plane the planes are already so enormous. The changes in the Child of the Plane themselves must be even greater. I can't keep trying to slowly build a closer relationship. The methods must be more aggressive. Otherwise, if we're still not familiar with each other when the Child of the Plane have all grown up, how can we get them to help us in the future against the Divine Realm?

With his "astounding wisdom" activated, a brilliant idea instantly formed in Gu Yue's mind.

Tang Shan's eyes narrowed as he heard hurried footsteps behind him. Was he about to make a move?

Something's not right. The aura is off; it seems to be just a Soul Elder, and there's that hurried footstep. So that's how it is. They made an ordinary Soul Master lower my guard before letting the hidden expert make their move. What a deep scheme! If I hadn't already sensed someone watching me, I would have fallen into their trap even if I had remained vigilant.

Tang Shan felt a heavy weight in his heart as he sensed the approaching aura of the Soul Elder, pushing his five senses to their Limit.

A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted into my nostrils.

Tang Shan! What a deep scheme! It's actually a woman, planning to use a honey trap. This force is truly extraordinary, handling every detail perfectly.

Seeing that the Soul Elder, who was being used as bait, had already reached his side, Tang Shan's sensitive skin could even detect the other party's hot breath. When he felt the other party getting closer to him, Tang Shan's toes suddenly slammed into the ground, and his body taut like a bowstring before suddenly shooting out, narrowly avoiding the palm that was coming at him. The gust of wind from his clothes swept past his side.

His Soul Power surged, and three Soul Ring appeared beneath his feet, ready to unleash their power immediately as he retreated towards the Crown Prince's Residence's residence.

Just before the outburst, he glanced around and saw a black-haired figure lose his balance due to his earlier dodge and fall straight to the ground.

That fleeting glimpse of his profile gave Tang Shan a sense of familiarity, as if he were an acquaintance.

I was probably overthinking things. It was just an acquaintance who wanted to say hello, but I didn't expect them to suddenly...

The opponent dodged, causing them to lose their balance and fall towards the ground.

However, the hidden observer is highly likely to be real; his sudden movement must have alerted the other party, making an immediate move inevitable.

If he ignores the girl in front of him, he will most likely be implicated. He should take her with him and run away to avoid any trouble.

The moment the thought crossed his mind, Tang Shan reacted. His Soul Power, mixed with his inner strength, exploded, shattering the blue bricks beneath his feet and creating a shallow pit. He swayed, like Gui Mei, and swept past the young woman's side. With a backhand grab and a slingshot, he hoisted her onto his shoulder, his toes barely touching the ground before he transformed into a blur and rushed toward the Crown Prince's Residence.

Gu Yue was completely bewildered. Under the influence of her "astounding wisdom," she came up with a plan that could be described as perfect: to pretend to bump into Tang Shan and then naturally get closer to him. As for why she suddenly appeared in Heaven Dou City, she had already asked Tang Shan where he lived three years ago. Now that Gu Yue was visiting Heaven Dou City, it was only natural for her to bump into Tang Shan.

I meant to pat the other person on the shoulder as a greeting, but to my surprise, they dodged it!

The worst part was that she had caught up with Tang Shan at a jog, and the force of her strike was considerable, causing her to miss and lose her balance, her feet slamming straight down to the ground.

Countless thoughts flashed through Gu Yue's mind in an instant: Oh no! The Silver Dragon King is going to lose all face! Falling to the ground is a small matter, but if Tang Shan sees me in such a sorry state, that's a big problem!

I shouldn't have run so fast!

Even though her cultivation level hasn't recovered much since she switched to cultivation, the physical attributes of a dragon shouldn't cause her much harm if she falls to the ground; at most, she'll just be a little disheveled. But for Gu Yue, she'd rather be injured.

Fortunately, I, the Silver Dragon King, possess the power of the elements!

Gu Yue reacted quickly, the elements in his hands were clearly gathering, ready to be released in the next moment to support his body.

P. S.: Next chapter: Silver Dragon VS Angel