Leng Yaozhu's Nurturing Plan! The Fighting Instinct!

"My lady!" Snake Lance Douluo called softly from beside her, lowering his voice.

"I'm here."

Qian Renxue took a deep breath. The cool air filled her lungs, suppressing the turmoil surging in her heart.

She slowly turned her head, her gaze sweeping over the First Prince's residence, which she had painstakingly managed for years and was about to bring entirely under her control.

The guards lying unconscious throughout the courtyard and the terrifying ripples of soul power that had yet to fully dissipate in the sky.

All of it mocked her without mercy.

"Let's go to Dugu Manor."

She abruptly turned away. Not a trace of attachment remained in her golden eyes as she strode outside with firm steps.

After tonight's earth-shattering battle, she had finally awakened to the truth.

Before absolute power, every scheme and trick was nothing but a paper tiger.

Only by constantly growing stronger and reaching the summit could she truly stand tall and speak on this continent!

Perhaps one day, when she stood at the summit, that woman's attitude toward her would change!

And so, she was now going to meet the partner who could perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with her and cultivate by her side.

Inside Dugu Manor.

"Xiao Xuan, go welcome her at the gate. Make a good impression! Don't waste the opportunity your big sister went to all this trouble to create for you!"

Leng Yaozhu had already reined in every last trace of her earth-shattering demigod pressure.

Now, she patted Lu Xuan's shoulder with a beaming smile.

"Huh?"

Lu Xuan blinked. That astounding battle between demigods was still replaying in his mind, and he remained utterly dazed.

"What do you mean, 'huh'? The new wife I found you is here. Get moving!"

Leng Yaozhu rolled her eyes at him in exasperation, then reached out and shoved him toward the front gate.

As one of the world's foremost experts, Leng Yaozhu now had just two interests.

One was seeking out this era's peerless experts to spar with.

The other was "nurturing" Lu Xuan in every possible way—which naturally included his future marriage.

For the sake of her little brother's future happiness, Her Eminence Heavenly Phoenix had truly worried herself sick.

Helpless, Lu Xuan could only head to the gate and wait quietly.

Before long, three figures—one small and two large—appeared at the far end of the silent street outside.

Even without looking.

The pulses of heat and excitement from the three-legged golden crow martial soul within him instantly told Lu Xuan that Qian Renxue had arrived.

He looked up, his gaze falling on the girl walking in front, only to freeze for a moment.

Qian Renxue's face was completely different from when he had first seen her on the street!

He vaguely remembered that when Qian Renxue had been serving as a maid beside Xue Qinghe, her cheeks had carried a little artificially created baby fat, giving her a gentle, sweetly innocent look.

Now, that disguise had been stripped away completely.

The baby fat had vanished without a trace, replaced by sharply defined features that seemed painstakingly sculpted by a god.

Her long golden hair fell over her shoulders, and her skin was fairer than snow.

Her once harmless-looking round face had transformed into a breathtaking visage of striking beauty, cool elegance, and nobility.

Was this her true appearance after removing the Angel Head Soul Bone's disguise?

"Hello!"

Qian Renxue approached and took the initiative to wave at Lu Xuan, who stood on the steps.

But she discovered that he was rooted to the spot, his gaze fixed squarely on her face.

Qian Renxue's heart skipped a beat as a realization struck her.

Could this guy no longer recognize me now that I've removed the soul bone disguise and restored my original appearance?

At that thought, a rare blush rose on Qian Renxue's cool, aloof face.

Pointing at Lu Xuan in embarrassed annoyance, she chided him:

"Hey! All I did was restore my original features and bone structure, and now you don't recognize me? Besides, I barely changed anything before!"

"No, I still recognize you." Lu Xuan came back to his senses and shook his head, looking at her with clear eyes.

"After all, no matter how much you change, the Martial Soul Fusion Skill resonance between your six-winged angel and my martial soul can't be faked."

"I could recognize you even with my eyes closed."

Hearing those frank words, the embarrassed annoyance faded from Qian Renxue's eyes, replaced by a serious gleam.

She offered her fair-skinned hand and said solemnly:

"I'll be staying by your side for the next ten years. I look forward to learning from you. Let's grow stronger together!"

It was not merely because they were perfect partners for a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

It was also her hope for the ten years of shared cultivation ahead.

"All right!" Lu Xuan reached out and clasped her hand firmly.

The instant their hands touched.

Ultimate flame and sacred light faintly swirled between their palms, bringing an indescribable sense of harmony.

Lu Xuan took the opportunity to ask, "By the way, what level is your soul power now?"

"Level 38!"

At the mention of her cultivation.

A trace of pride appeared on Qian Renxue's exquisite face, and she lifted her snow-white chin slightly.

After all, she was only nine years old!

Reaching level 38 at nine was as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns throughout the continent's history!

Yet when Lu Xuan heard that number, not a hint of discouragement appeared in his eyes. Instead, a blazing spark of fighting spirit suddenly lit them up!

"Then let's spar!"

He had barely visited the Great Soul Arena these past few days, and his hands had long been itching for a fight.

Now, at last, a supreme genius with an exceptionally high-quality martial soul and a comparable soul power level had delivered herself to his doorstep.

The fighting instinct within him ignited at once.

"All right!" Qian Renxue agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Lately, while undercover beside Xue Qinghe, she had rarely unleashed her full strength for fear of exposing her identity.

The pride of a genius in her bones had left her itching for a fight, too.

Especially upon meeting a prodigy like Lu Xuan, who could make even her grandfather take notice.

She was eager to test for herself just how powerful this boy truly was!

The two immediately hit it off.

Lu Xuan turned around and excitedly led Qian Renxue into the manor, striding straight toward the Training Ground in the Back Courtyard.

Only Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo, who were responsible for Qian Renxue's safety, remained at the gate, exchanging bewildered looks in the night breeze.

Both Titled Douluos looked utterly flustered.

Wasn't... my lady supposed to be here to build a relationship and cultivate with him?

How were they already about to fight before they had even gone through the gate?!

Meanwhile, deep within the manor.

"Hmm? Why has Xiao Xuan been gone so long without bringing her back? What on earth is he dawdling over at the gate?"

After waiting for ages without seeing either of them, Leng Yaozhu sent a wisp of spiritual power sweeping outside in confusion.

But when she saw the two of them already poised to fight on the Training Ground, their soul power surging, she froze.

"That clueless little brat..." Leng Yaozhu helplessly pressed a hand to her forehead and let out a long sigh.

"Why is he fighting a girl again the moment they meet!"