Chapter 259

She has never seen her father since birth.

Under her mother Bibi Dong's almost obsessive and pathological control, her only joy was the time her godfather was around, when he indulged her playful antics. Even though she was His Holiness the Pope, a person above all others, her mother could only turn a blind eye under her godfather's intimidation.

Especially after her godfather discovered the bruises on her body that day, he went straight to the Spirit Hall and reprimanded her mother so harshly that she couldn't save face.

But since a certain day ten years ago...

After her godfather suddenly disappeared, her mother remained silent for a while, seemingly trying to find out where he was. Then she became increasingly harsh on her, constantly suppressing and scolding her, forcing her to go to Heaven Dou City at the age of eight to infiltrate and become an undercover agent for the crown prince.

Only she knows the hardships she has endured over the years.

She didn't resent her godfather's disappearance back then; she was only worried about his safety. After all, as her cultivation reached the Soul Douluo realm, her understanding of the Limit Douluo realm's experts deepened, and she knew that experts of that level could not simply vanish into thin air.

In recent years, apart from lurking in Heaven Dou City, preparing to seize the throne as the crown prince, he has been secretly searching for his godfather's whereabouts.

Something seems off about the Slaughter City.

She had also tried to find out information about the King of Slaughter, but to no avail.

Even now...

"What are you thinking about?" Ning Fengzhi gently.

"It's nothing, teacher. I was just wondering why such a powerful person would disappear into thin air. It's really puzzling." Xue Qinghe raised his head, met Ning Fengzhi's deep gaze, and revealed a hint of emotion.

"Yes... why would such a powerful being suddenly abandon everything and disappear? It must be because they encountered an insurmountable difficulty, such as... a god." Ning Fengzhi said leisurely.

"..." Xue Qinghe fell silent.

Indeed, she had thought about it in this direction, but so far, the only gods she knew were the God of Angels and the Asura God she had heard about from her grandfather. The current Slaughter City was the place left behind by the Asura God.

"Moreover, his two female disciples also disappeared along with Lu Cheng back then." Ning Fengzhi pondered, "As far as I know, those two female disciples were equally gifted, even no less so than Lu Cheng, and they reached the title realm at a young age."

"Therefore, I want to bring Rongrong under his command as well..."

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly. In fact, everyone knew that this teacher had probably heard some of the secrets from back then, such as... that mysterious Immortal Herb Garden.

Swallowing the Immortal Herb would allow one to change their talent. She had also swallowed that Immortal Herb; it was secretly given to her by her godfather, who instructed her never to tell anyone.

"If you are interested, I can also help you find out information," Qian Renxue said with a warm smile.

"After all, that senior served as an honorific at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy back then, and has close ties with the current dean. Let me inquire for you."

It's common knowledge that the dean of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is under her command, so it's inexplicable why Ning Fengzhi suddenly became interested in seeking him out. Given the old fox's intelligence, it's impossible that he didn't come simply to see him...

"Hahaha, then I'll have to trouble Qinghe." Sure enough, Ning Fengzhi said with a smile.

Inside the main hall.

It was rather deserted.

As the crown prince, one should enjoy the solitude of the supreme ruler. However, at this moment, Qian Renxue deliberately dismissed others, revealing her original stunning beauty. She lay lazily on the bed, with a gauze curtain in front of her, concealing the scene inside the bed.

"What is it?"

Qian Renxue said in a cold tone.

"Reporting to Miss, His Holiness the Pope has sent me to remind you that the plan is about to begin. We must not let anything go wrong at this time, otherwise the Spirit Hall's plan to unify the continent will fail, and you will be held responsible..." The black-robed man below the stage bowed slightly and said in a calm tone.

"..."

Qian Renxue's pretty face remained calm; she was used to disappointment.

Over the years, her mother had always been so harsh on her, unleashing a furious rage at the slightest mistake, as if she were venting all her past anger on her alone. Having infiltrated the Heaven Dou Empire for so long, she had gritted her teeth and endured tears since she was eight years old, accepting this "opportunity to prove herself" that her mother spoke of.

Over the years, apart from sending two Titled Douluo to protect her, she had no other assistance. Xue Qinghe's position as Crown Prince was something she had snatched away with her calm and meticulous mind and ruthless methods.

After all, in Heaven Dou City, a slight misstep could lead to falling into an abyss.

Although there are only a handful of titles within the imperial city.

However, as the crown prince, he faced the Seven Great Sects, Ning Fengzhi of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Yu Yuanzhen of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and many other discerning top experts.

One wrong step, and there is no going back.

The mother only spoke, yet now she speaks so eloquently.

Qian Renxue said calmly, "I understand."

"Tell her when I get back... that when I return to the Spirit Hall, it will be time for me to inherit the position of the Spirit Hall Master."

Only now did she realize how weak she was, not just in terms of cultivation level, but also in terms of influence. Finding her godfather's whereabouts alone was far from enough.

We also need the Heaven Dou Empire and the entire Spirit Hall.

"..."

The man in black robes was clearly taken aback, raising his head in surprise that this person dared to defy His Holiness the Pope so blatantly.

"How dare you!"

The Porcupinefish Douluo on one side roared, unleashing his Titled Douluo, which pinned the black-robed man to the ground, rendering him unable to move.

"How dare you spy on Miss! You beast, you've really got some nerve..."

"Sir, have mercy on me, have mercy on me..."

The man in black robes, who was used to being arrogant because of the Pope's decrees, was now experiencing the threat of death for the first time. He turned pale with fright and cried out in terror.

"Alright, let him get lost."

Qian Renxue said listlessly, "If I have the opportunity to poison Xue Ye in the future, I will contact her. Please ask her not to come looking for me, so as not to get in the way..."

"Here, here!!"

The man in black robes knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly.

A storm raged within her; was Miss about to completely break with His Holiness the Pope?