After Qian Renxue finished speaking, a brief silence settled over the hall.
Only after a moment did Porcupinefish Douluo's aged voice ring out. "Rest assured, Young Master. I will relay every word you said to the Great Enshrined."
Qian Renxue still did not turn around, but she answered, "Sorry for the trouble, Elder Pufferfish."
This time, however, no answer came from Porcupinefish Douluo in the darkness.
Qian Renxue knew that Porcupinefish Douluo had already left.
"Elder Snake Lance."
"At your service."
Hearing Qian Renxue's summons, Snake Lance Douluo strode out in his golden armor.
He cupped his hands and bowed to Qian Renxue. "Your Highness, what are your orders?"
"You heard everything Ning Fengzhi said earlier, didn't you?"
"Every word."
"Good."
After receiving Snake Lance Douluo's confirmation, Qian Renxue nodded in satisfaction. "Then I'm sorry to trouble you with a journey, Elder. Find Poison Douluo and bring back the girls who... have a relationship with Qin Xiao. He helped me once. Consider this my repayment for his help."
Snake Lance Douluo's eyes flickered. He wanted to urge Qian Renxue to calm down, but he also understood: even if he spoke up, would the Young Master listen?
No, that was impossible.
Qian Renxue's voice was quiet, yet her tone brooked no argument.
Since coming to Qian Renxue's side, this was the first time he had seen her so determined to do something.
"Rest assured, Young Master. I will not disappoint you."
Snake Lance Douluo answered solemnly, then rose resolutely and left the hall.
This time, the hall truly was empty.
No one remained except Qian Renxue.
She slowly turned around. At some point, tears had begun streaming down her face.
She had never imagined that, besides Qian Daoliu, another man in this world could make her so heartbroken.
Elsewhere.
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