The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox gently landed on Bibi Dong's lap, its gaze Youyou on the falling snowflakes outside the window. "Because we are the same kind of people."
"..."
Bibi Dong was silent for a moment, then asked, "Why would you want me to destroy those two dragon souls?"
"If those two don't die, he'll be the one to die in the future," the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox said Youyou.
Bibi Dong was taken aback. "What do you mean?"
"Would an arrogant Dragon Clan even look at a weak human?" the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox retorted.
"The pride of the Dragon Clan is ingrained in their bones. How could they willingly reside within a human body? You must remember that in the past, the humans of this world were merely the weakest and most lowly slaves under the rule of the Dragon Clan."
"Perhaps they are still lying in wait, waiting for the right opportunity to completely devour Xuan Ming and seize his body."
"Besides, even if they really didn't mean anything by it, their existence is still fatal to Xuan Ming!"
After leaving the Martial Soul Holy Temple, Xuan Ming soon arrived at the Crown Prince's residence.
Bathed in moonlight and enveloped in drifting snow, the place was exceptionally tranquil.
Xuan Ming once again used his spatial abilities to directly arrive at the backyard of the Crown Prince's residence. However, unlike Moonlight Pavilion and the Martial Soul Holy Temple, this time, he was spotted by the Snake Lance Douluo as soon as he landed.
Meanwhile, another figure lurked in the shadows of the courtyard, waiting for its chance to strike.
"What are you doing here?" Snake Lance Douluo looked at Xuan Ming warily, his Martial Soul already summoned.
"I'm looking for Qian Renxue," Xuan Ming said.
"Is there something you need?" asked the Snake Lance Douluo.
"I still have some feelings for her, but with you, I have nothing left to say," Xuan Ming said calmly.
Snake Lance Douluo frowned, but before he could do anything, a clear, cold voice came from deep within the courtyard, "Let him in."
Upon hearing this, Snake Lance Douluo slightly stepped aside to make way, but his eyes remained full of vigilance.
Xuan Ming didn't care and walked straight in the direction the sound came from.
Arriving at Qian Renxue's door, Xuan Ming gently knocked.
"Come in."
Xuan Ming pushed open the door and went inside.
Qian Renxue, dressed in a white nightgown, sat on the edge of the bed with her back to Xuan Ming. "It's so late, is there something you need?"
"I have to go out for a bit and might not be back until before the competition starts, so I came to let you know," Xuan Ming said.
Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback, a complex look flashing in her eyes. She clenched her fist, her voice low and heavy, "What does this have to do with me?"
Xuan Ming paused for a moment, then said, "It's alright, I just wanted to let you know."
After saying this, Xuan Ming turned and left.
Just as Xuan Ming was about to step out of the room, Qian Renxue suddenly stood up, quickly caught up with him, and grabbed Xuan Ming's sleeve.
Xuan Ming stopped and slowly turned around. "What is it?"
Qian Renxue bit her lower lip, looking into Xuan Ming's eyes, her gaze filled with resentment and grievance.
Xuan Ming was slightly taken aback. "What's wrong with you?"
Qian Renxue's eyes reddened slightly, and she became somewhat agitated. She took a step forward, almost touching Xuan Ming, and said, "It's been half a year since we last met, and you haven't even been willing to say a proper word to me."
Xuan Ming was taken aback. "Then what was I saying just now?"
"During the day!" Qian Renxue gritted her teeth and said.
"I clearly went to check on you, but you shut me up the moment you opened your mouth! And you even joined that woman in arguing with me!"
"During the day?" Xuan Ming looked puzzled.
"During the day you are Xue Qinghe, and we were discussing official business. I emphasized that several times."
Tears welled up in Qian Renxue's eyes, her voice trembling slightly as she asked, "Then why didn't you treat her the same way?"
Why don't you argue with her? Why are you arguing with me?
Why did you have to embarrass me in front of her?
"You don't have to help me, but why are you helping her bully me? Don't you know we don't get along?"
"..."
"Brother, why don't you try to coax him a little?" the Ice Dragon King asked strangely.
Xuan Ming looked at Qian Renxue's tearful, extremely aggrieved appearance, and hesitated to speak, "How do I comfort her?"
"I'll teach you, just do as I say," said the Ice Dragon King.
"You'll teach me? It's not some kind of weird technique, is it?" Xuan Ming asked with some doubt.
"Seriously!" the Ice Dragon King retorted indignantly.
"Is it difficult?" Xuan Ming asked.
"It's very simple, you don't even need to say a word, even a fool could learn it easily!" said the Ice Dragon King.
"I'll give you a step, and you do it step by step."
First, pick her up and put her on the bed.
"???"
"Are you sure?" Xuan Ming asked doubtfully.
"Hurry up, you don't want her to harm Dugu Yan and the others while you're away, do you?" the Ice Dragon King said.
"Don't count on Bibi Dong; she'd probably be hoping Qian Renxue would kill all those girls."
Love is selfish. Bibi Dong made concessions purely because of Hu Liena, but no one else had the right to make her back down even a step!
Xuan Ming hesitated for a moment, then slowly reached out and gently lifted Qian Renxue up in his arms, his movements slightly stiff.
Qian Renxue was taken aback by this sudden action. Her eyes, which had been brimming with tears, widened instantly, and a blush of embarrassment spread across her face. She instinctively wrapped her arms around Xuan Ming's neck, her voice tinged with a mixture of coquettishness and panic. "What... what are you going to do?"
"Don't talk, go to bed, and walk slowly," the Ice Dragon King said.
Xuan Ming sensed something was wrong, but he could only do as he was told. With each step he took, he could feel Qian Renxue's heart pounding in his arms, her warm breath spraying against his neck.
"Wrong!"
In the courtyard, the Porcupinefish Douluo's expression changed drastically upon seeing Xuan Ming's actions, and he instinctively wanted to rush in to stop Xuan Ming.
Snake Lance Douluo quickly stopped Porcupinefish Douluo, "Do you want to die?"
Porcupinefish Douluo, stopped by Snake Lance Douluo, finally came to his senses and said in a low voice, "This brat is so bold, daring to do such a thing to the young master. What if something happens to the young master..."
Snake Lance Douluo shook his head helplessly, his gaze fixed on the doorway, and whispered, "Didn't you see the young master's reaction? She didn't resist. Let's not meddle in other people's business, lest we get ourselves into trouble."
The Porcupinefish Douluo frowned, still worried, but had no choice but to give up and continue to guard the courtyard in the shadows with the Snake Lance Douluo, only glancing at the door from time to time.
Inside the room, following the Ice Dragon King's instructions, Xuan Ming carried Qian Renxue slowly toward the bedside.
Qian Renxue's face was already as red as a ripe apple, her heart was pounding like a drum, she hugged Xuan Ming's neck tightly, buried her head in Xuan Ming's shoulder, and dared not look up at him.
"Lie on the bed and let her lie on top of you." The Ice Dragon King's voice echoed in Xuan Ming's mind.
Xuan Ming paused slightly, then gently placed Qian Renxue on the bed, moving as softly as possible. Following the Ice Dragon King's instructions, he slowly lay down, letting Qian Renxue lie on top of him.
Qian Renxue's body stiffened instantly, the blush on her cheeks spread to her ears, and her breathing became rapid.
"Alright, now you have two choices," the Ice Dragon King said.
"Either lie there and let her do as she pleases, or hold her tight and don't give her a chance to push her luck."
"Manipulate my sister!" Xuan Ming said speechlessly.
"Then hold her!" said the Ice Dragon King.
"..."
Xuan Ming took a deep breath, and finally slowly reached out and gently embraced Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue's body trembled slightly, then relaxed, burying her head even deeper into Xuan Ming's arms.
"And then?" Xuan Ming asked.
"That's all," said the Ice Dragon King.
"Don't always see her as so calculating. She's a woman too; she also has moments of vulnerability and longing to be loved. She's fine as she is now."
Xuan Ming listened to the Ice Dragon King's words, and although he still had many doubts and awkwardness in his heart, he did not say anything more.
At this moment, the room was so quiet that only their breathing could be heard. Qian Renxue nestled quietly in his arms, her stubbornness seemingly dissipating with the momentary tranquility. Her warm body temperature seeped through her clothes and into Xuan Ming's body, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Time passed slowly, Qian Renxue slightly raised her head, looking at Xuan Ming with her wet eyes, and asked with some doubt, "Are you alright?"
"What's wrong?" Xuan Ming asked.
"Why is your heartbeat... so slow?" Qian Renxue pressed her ear against Xuan Ming's chest.
"Domain," Xuan Ming said.
"I don't feel very safe. My domain is always in a state of activation, but I keep it within my body to defend against sneak attacks. Sometimes I also use it to regulate my body, slowing down my blood flow and heartbeat."
Qian Renxue paused slightly, her gaze shifting downwards, "Then here..."
"I'm a normal man." Xuan Ming was somewhat speechless.
If it weren't for his Innate Domain granting him exceptional control over his blood flow, not to mention others, Dugu Yan's undisguised aggressive nature would have led to trouble long ago.
Qian Renxue's cheeks instantly flushed an even deeper crimson, like the burning sunset on the horizon. She hurriedly looked away, but couldn't help stealing glances at Xuan Ming out of the Xuan Ming, her voice barely audible. "Then... then are you feeling very unwell right now?"
Xuan Ming grabbed Qian Renxue's restless right hand, "Letting you hug me is already giving me face, don't push your luck."
"..." Qian Renxue.
"..." Ice Dragon King.
The atmosphere in the room seemed to freeze for a moment. The Ice Dragon King was speechless, and Qian Renxue felt her heart skip a beat.
She's pushing her luck!
Chapter 209 How dare you ask?
You're hurting me.
Qian Renxue struggled slightly, but did not forcefully pull her hand away. She simply looked at Xuan Ming with her wet eyes.
Xuan Ming then realized his actions had been a bit too forceful and quickly released his grip. "Sorry, I..."
"Ugh!"
Before he could finish speaking, Qian Renxue suddenly leaned closer, her soft lips covering Xuan Ming's lips with a resolute and passionate touch.
Xuan Ming Qian Renxue completed her Martial Soul Possession and activated her Angel Domain, forcibly suppressing him.
Qian Renxue felt Xuan Ming's resistance and her heart ached, but her kiss did not stop. Instead, it became more urgent, and tears slid down her cheeks, dripping onto Xuan Ming's face, carrying Sisi chill.
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the room.
Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo sensed the intense energy fluctuations in the room and were startled. Disregarding their previous agreement, they rushed into the room instantly.
When they saw what was happening before them, they were all stunned.
"Young Master, this..." Snake Lance Douluo looked embarrassed and didn't know what to say.
Qian Renxue finally came to her senses, slowly releasing Xuan Ming, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes filled with a hint of panic.
Xuan Ming also took the opportunity to get up, straighten his clothes, and put on a cold expression.
"It's alright, you two go out first." Qian Renxue took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and said to the Snake Lance Douluo and the Porcupinefish Douluo.
The two men with the Snake Lance exchanged a glance and slowly left the room.
But they didn't go far; instead, they stood guard outside the door, just in case.
The room fell silent again, Qian Renxue and Xuan Ming remained silent, the atmosphere somewhat subtle.
"It's getting late, I have something to do."