Qian Daoliu's words echoed in the empty Douluo Hall. Qian Renxue suddenly raised her head, her pale purple pupils trembling slightly.
"Grandpa... you mean?" Her voice was very soft, as if afraid of shattering this beautiful dream. Her fingertips unconsciously clutched the hem of her clothes, the snow-white fabric crumpling into a ball in her hands.
A loving smile appeared on Qian Daoliu's aged face. He reached out and stroked his granddaughter's soft golden hair, his movements as gentle as if touching a precious jewel. "Bring him back to see me. If he is truly as outstanding as you say, it's not impossible. After all, cultivating a strong person isn't difficult for our Spirit Hall..."
The old man didn't continue, but Qian Renxue understood the implication. Her eyes instantly lit up, as if sprinkled with stars, and the entire hall seemed to brighten as well.
"Mmm!" She nodded vigorously, her hair tracing dazzling arcs in the sunlight. This simple syllable contained so many emotions—surprise, anticipation, and a hint of barely perceptible shyness.
Qian Daoliu gazed at his granddaughter's rare display of girlishness, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He knew he was taking a risk, but he couldn't bear to extinguish the light that had just ignited in the child's eyes.
"However," the Great Enshrined couldn't help but remind him, "You should remember to be cautious..."
"I know, Grandpa." Qian Renxue had already stood up, her skirt swirling in a graceful arc. "I will be careful." She said "careful," but the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up, and even her steps were lighter than usual.
As her figure disappeared outside the palace gates, Qian Daoliu gazed at the gently swaying golden gauze curtain, shook his head, and chuckled softly, "Youth is truly wonderful..."
Qian Renxue stepped out of the Douluo Hall and stood on the steps, letting the afternoon sun bathe her. She raised her hand to shield her eyes, gazing at the azure sky through her fingers, and suddenly felt that the sunlight today was exceptionally warm.
Bring him to see Grandpa...
In other words, there is still a chance.
What happened next was that Qian Renxue changed back into the attire and appearance of a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire and continued to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, preparing to meet Huo Yuhao at the Moonlight Pavilion the next day. It seems that things are developing in a positive direction.
The next day, Qian Renxue felt she was doomed. How could she possibly find Xue Qinghe again to go to the Moonlight Pavilion with Huo Lai?
This bothered her a lot.
However, Huo Yuhao felt conflicted and curious, wondering whether he would meet Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue.
It was as if what she was saying was illogical, as she went to see Xue Qinghe with Qian Renxue, who was playing the role of Xue Qinghe.
That's very strange, very strange.
so
When Huo Yuhao arrived at the Moonlight Pavilion alone, Xue Qinghe was already waiting for him at the door.
When Huo Yuhao arrived at the Moonlight Pavilion alone, it was noon. The air was fresh, there were no birds, and the flowers weren't fragrant—just an ordinary day. To his surprise, Xue Qinghe was already waiting at the gate, her white robes fluttering gently in the wind.
"Brother Huo!" Xue Qinghe hurried forward, his face showing just the right amount of surprise and concern. "Seeing you return safely has finally put my mind at ease. If I hadn't been so busy with palace affairs, I almost would have sent someone to search for you in the Star Dou Great Forest."
Huo Yuhao smiled slightly, his gaze lingering for a moment on the other's deliberately distant stance. "Thank you for your concern, Brother Xue. Seeing that you are safe and sound puts my mind at ease."
Xue Qinghe suddenly revealed a mischievous smile, "Speaking of which, Brother Huo, did you offend a young lady? She waited here for quite a while, told me she had some things to take care of, and then left in a hurry."
(Wow, this acting is terrible! Aren't you Xue'er, Qian Renxue? Sigh, oh well, I have to keep acting.) Huo Yuhao mentally rubbed his forehead, but outwardly he showed just the right amount of surprise. "Miss Xue'er has been here?"
He deliberately sighed, "Actually, I invited Miss Xue'er to come with me to find Brother Xue, but unfortunately, Miss Xue'er has some things to take care of."
Qian Renxue thought to herself, "I'm right in front of you, what's there to regret?"
"Brother Huo, you are truly blessed," Xue Qinghe changed the subject. "That Miss Xue'er is not only stunningly beautiful, but the radiance in her eyes when she talks about you is simply irrepressible."
"If you ask me, your relationship, forged in hardship and tested by love, is truly a match made in heaven. I've heard everything Xue'er has told me about your experiences. Brother Huo, do you have feelings for Xue'er?"
Looking at the other person's feigned teasing, Huo Yuhao suddenly found the whole scene particularly amusing. He said seriously, "Miss Xue'er is a very good person. Brother Xue'er is joking. Even if I were to like her, I wouldn't know her feelings. I'm just doing what I want to do. How can a man watch a girl die before his eyes?"
Xue Qinghe paused abruptly, secretly annoyed, yet also somewhat adorable. "What a blockhead! I've made my intentions so clear, and you still say things like 'don't jump to conclusions, don't know my feelings.' I was practically confessing my love to you!"
"Brother Huo has a very high opinion of Miss Xue'er." Xue Qinghe forced a smile, but his tone unconsciously carried a hint of gritted teeth.
Huo Yuhao pretended not to notice the subtle change in the other person's expression, and instead earnestly added, "It's best not to jump to conclusions when it comes to matters of the heart. Just like Brother Xue, who didn't know Miss Xue'er all, yet he still spoke highly of her, didn't he?"
I don't want to hurt Xue'er because of what I said today.
These words hit Xue Qinghe right in the heart like a boomerang. She was speechless for a moment and could only hide her embarrassment by adjusting her sleeves.
Young girls who have experienced love are often a bit irrational, and in moments of impulsiveness, they may directly express their feelings of affection.
Qian Renxue is like this. Now she is pretending to be Xue Qinghe to ask about her. Although it is more conducive to development, she still gets a little angry sometimes because she doesn't know Huo Yuhao's opinion of her.
Now she knows that Huo Yuhao has feelings for her, but right now, Huo Yuhao's perspective is on whether she will reciprocate those feelings.
Although she knew the answer to her question, she was still very happy to hear Huo Lai say it.
In short, the two found a hotel or restaurant, booked a private room, and discussed their business there. It was a large restaurant, a place for them to eat.
The waiter quickly served them tea. After they left, Huo Yuhao raised his hand to set up a soundproof barrier, ensuring that no one could overhear their conversation.
The two faced each other and began to talk about their experiences in the Star Dou Great Forest. Xue Qinghe started the conversation and kept asking about Xue'er and Huo Yuhao, and whether he had any opinions about Xue'er.
Then, Huo Yuhao suddenly sighed, his voice deliberately tinged with melancholy. "Brother Xue, I'm leaving soon. I hope you'll tell Miss Xue'er to come to the Moonlight Pavilion less often in the future. I won't be here anymore."
Xue Qinghe's teacup trembled violently, a few drops of tea splashing onto his snow-white sleeve. "What? You're leaving?"