In the Imperial Palace of Heaven Dou City
Qian Renxue eagerly opened the box, and what came into view was a gilded phoenix robe. The robe fit her perfectly, and it was clear that the maker knew her figure and various sizes very well. The robe had a round neck and a wide front, and the collar was decorated with lace. A pair of golden phoenixes were painted in the middle and lower part of the robe, making it look extremely gorgeous and noble.
"Wow..." Xiao He exclaimed in surprise, "What a beautiful military robe! It's even more magnificent than Your Highness's imperial robe, and it looks very suitable for a woman to wear."
After saying that, he went forward to touch it.
Snap!
"Don't touch it!" Qian Renxue slapped her hand away and scolded, " Xiao He, you can touch anything else, but not this phoenix robe."
"Oh~" Xiao He stuck out her tongue and responded.
Qian Renxue couldn't wait to take off her imperial robes and put on this phoenix robe. It fit her perfectly. Although the design of the phoenix robe was somewhat loose, it still couldn't hide her stunning figure, which was in no way inferior to her mother, Bibi Dong.
" Xiao He, how is it? Pretty, isn't it?"
Xiao He nodded quickly. "Yes, Your Highness, but it would suit you even better if you wore a phoenix crown, making you look both noble and dignified!"
"Hehe..." Qian Renxue chuckled softly, muttering to herself, "That bastard has good taste, not bad at all, I'm very satisfied~"
"However... it's a bit too feminine, like it was designed specifically for women, and it seems a bit different from her dragon robe, but it's not a big deal~"
Just then, a rough voice came from outside the inner hall. "Your Highness, Tang San requests an audience."
" Tang San? Why is he here?" Qian Renxue frowned slightly, changed out of her imperial robe again, and then put the phoenix robe into her Sumeru Ring.
"Tell him to wait in the reception hall!"
"Yes!"
After one incense stick has burned, the reception hall
Tang San, dressed in a blue shirt and robe, sat in the reception hall, his gloomy face showing some unease. After all, there was still a great hatred between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall. What if Qian Renxue directly ordered him to be killed?
If it weren't for Tang Chen, he wouldn't dare come even if you beat him to death...
Tap tap... tap tap...
A moment later, Qian Renxue arrived, dressed in an imperial robe and walking with a sexy cat-like gait. Her happy smile from before had completely vanished, and she had returned to her usual aloof expression, with golden eyes, red lips, and white and gold boots on her feet.
Compared to Qian Renxue, who radiates golden light, the gloomy Tang San seems like an evil Soul Master.
Looking at the aloof Qian Renxue, Tang San quickly stood up and bowed. "Greetings Heaven Dou Empress Regnant."
Qian Renxue ignored him and sat down at the head of the main hall, her voice cold as she said, " Tang San, you dare to come to my Heaven Dou Imperial Palace alone? Aren't you afraid that I will capture you again?!"
Tang San forced a smile, "Your Majesty, you flatter me. I'm not here to cause trouble, but rather to make a deal with you."
"A deal?" Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes slightly. "What kind of deal?"
Tang San stated his request directly. " The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud!"
The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was acquired by the Heaven Dou Empire and was a treasured heirloom of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. However, after Qian Renxue conquered the Heaven Dou Empire, all the treasures naturally fell into her hands.
The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is one of the most mysterious treasures among them. Even Qian Daoliu was very interested in it and asked her to keep it safe.
Qian Renxue frowned and sneered, " The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is one of my most treasured possessions. Why should I trade it to you?"
Following Tang Chen's instructions, Tang San explained, "Empress, you are mistaken. Although the Clear Sky Sect is an enemy of the Spirit Hall, it is not your enemy!"
"Moreover... I did not come empty-handed this time; the treasure in this box is our Clear Sky Sect's bargaining chip."
Qian Renxue's pretty face instantly turned cold. "Are you trying to sow discord within our Spirit Hall?!"
Tang San's heart tightened, and he quickly said, "Empress, if your Spirit Hall is truly harmonious, no matter how I try to sow discord, you will remain at peace. However, if there is any hatred or conflict within your Spirit Hall, then it will persist regardless of whether Tang San tries to sow discord or not!"
"Our Clear Sky Sect poses little threat to you. Besides, my great-grandfather did not have any ambition to rule the world; the Great Enshrined should be well aware of this."
Qian Renxue fell silent for a moment, then said calmly, "A deal is simple, unless your Clear Sky Sect surrenders to our Spirit Hall Empire!"
Tang San stated frankly, "If the Empress agrees, we can discuss this request. After all, our Clear Sky Sect doesn't like to fight you, because that would likely lead to our annihilation. Of course... you certainly won't fare any better!"
Did they agree immediately?
Qian Renxue thought to herself: Clear Sky Sect will definitely not surrender easily; they must have other plans.
" Xue'er, say yes!"
Just then, Qian Daoliu's voice reached her ears. She was slightly taken aback, then hesitated for a long time before agreeing:
"Very well, I agree to your deal, but on the condition that... your offer must satisfy me!"
Tang San was overjoyed and quickly opened the box. "Of course, please examine it, Empress."
Six Soul Bone! And each one is a complete, top-grade Soul Bone, without the slightest flaw. If they could be equipped on the members of the guild, their combat power would surely double.
Qian Renxue's pupils contracted, then she said calmly, "It seems your Clear Sky Sect is well-prepared. Very well, I agree to this deal."
A mysterious treasure useless to her was worth exchanging for six complete top-grade Soul Bone. Perhaps Qian Daoliu understood the purpose of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, but he still agreed...
In a hidden hall of the Heaven Dou Empire
The Great Enshrined the Spirit Hall and Qian Renxue sat cross-legged in the hall. Among them were six Soul Bone. Except for Qian Daoliu, the other elders' eyes were practically popping out of their sockets. Although some of them possessed Soul Bone Soul Bone, who would have the most?
Golden Crocodile Douluo laughed loudly, "Trading a useless treasure for six Soul Bone, brother, this is a good deal."
Qian Renxue frowned slightly and said calmly, "Grandpa Golden Crocodile, I don't think the Clear Sky Sect's actions are simple. They wouldn't exchange six Soul Bone for a useless treasure."
"Grandpa, do you know the uses of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?"
Qian Daoliu said calmly, "I have a guess, but I'm not sure. Even if it's true, it won't affect you."
"Why?"
Qian Daoliu slowly explained, " Xue'er, because Grandpa will pave the way for you. Right now, the threat to you isn't Tang Chen and Tang San, but that woman and Lin Chen!"
"With their talent, becoming gods is inevitable! If you don't have help, it will be difficult to achieve your goals!"
Qian Renxue suddenly realized, thinking to herself: So that's what Grandpa meant. Perhaps Grandpa knew that thing was very important to Tang San, but he still agreed, his purpose being to cultivate a helper for himself!
After all, the enemy of my enemy is my friend!
Although she and Bibi Dong are not enemies, their goals are temporarily aligned, and with Lin Chen Tang San's help, even if Tang San eventually escapes control, she can join forces with Lin Chen to suppress him...
The world is ever-changing, and we'll only find out who's using whom after the outcome is revealed.