Qian Renxue believed that now that she was a Titled Douluo and possessed four Soul Bones, with a God-tier martial soul like the Six-Winged Angel, her actual combat power likely surpassed even a level 96 Super Douluo. With such strength, it was only natural for Dugu Feng to submit to her!
Moreover, having infiltrated since the age of nine and now becoming the ruler of a nation, achieving such great success, Qian Renxue was particularly eager to share it. Aside from her grandfather, Dugu Feng was the first person she wanted to share it with. Revealing her identity and making him submit was a scene she had constantly fantasized about.
While these thoughts swirled in her mind, Qian Renxue showed no outward signs. Soon, amidst the lively conversation, even the snake gallbladder was completely consumed by the three of them.
Dugu Feng was satisfied. His purpose in bringing Ning Rongrong to meet Qian Renxue had been achieved. The Core Pearl had entered Qian Renxue's stomach through the fried scorpions.
Back when he was a Soul Douluo, he had considered having Qian Renxue consume the Core Pearl. However, cautious due to Qian Renxue possessing a nearly Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone and the small gap in their strengths at the time, Dugu Feng had waited until he became a Titled Douluo.
Although Qian Renxue had also advanced to Titled Douluo, Dugu Feng had long planned to absorb the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's soul for his Ninth Soul Ring. Upon becoming a Titled Douluo, his power underwent a dramatic transformation—even his three External Soul Bones had evolved into Divine Tools. The gap between Qian Renxue and him had widened completely.
At this point, it was safe to carry out some minor maneuvers in front of Qian Renxue. Still, Dugu Feng cautiously brought Ning Rongrong along. With Rongrong present, Qian Renxue's guard was almost at its lowest, and her bodyguard, Azure Phoenix Douluo, would also be less vigilant—after all, Ning Rongrong had also eaten the fried scorpions and snake gallbladder Dugu Feng provided.
Through Dugu Feng's meticulous planning, the scheme proceeded smoothly. From now on, the threat Qian Renxue posed to him would be greatly reduced.
Watching Qian Renxue's enthusiastic, excited, and affectionate demeanor, Dugu Feng felt a twinge of guilt. After all, Qian Renxue had treated him quite well. But who asked you to be so talented! If I didn't slow you down, you'd already be a God by now! Don't rush—let me become a God first.
In the blink of an eye, it was afternoon. After eating and drinking their fill, Dugu Feng and Ning Rongrong, arm in arm, left the palace, leaving Qian Renxue lost in thought. In the end, she still hadn't mustered the resolve to reveal her identity to Dugu Feng.
She decided to wait until her strength increased further. Perhaps when she cultivated to the level of a Super Douluo, there would be no uncertainty left. By then, no one in the Heaven Dou Empire would be her match, and both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Dugu Family would have to submit.
"Clean this up!" Qian Renxue ordered the maids nearby as she stepped out of the pavilion, then returned alone to her study.
She had just received a voice transmission from Azure Phoenix Douluo—the Second High Priest had arrived. This surprised Qian Renxue. The Second High Priest was the strongest elder aside from her grandfather. His quiet arrival in Heaven Dou City surely meant something important.
Walking steadily into the study, she saw Golden Crocodile Douluo and Azure Phoenix Douluo already waiting for her.
"Greetings, Young Miss!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo had been extremely worried along the way that something might happen to Qian Renxue, not daring to delay in the slightest, and immediately rushed here.
Now, finally seeing Qian Renxue safe and sound, he felt relieved.
Qian Renxue approached Golden Crocodile Douluo and said, "Second High Priest, you've had a long journey. Did my grandfather have any instructions?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded slightly, speaking with some concern, "The Great Enshrinement suspects that the hidden Evil Soul Master originates from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Dugu Family, possibly a force they secretly cultivated.
It's even possible that the other party already knows your identity, young lady!"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's expression changed dramatically. "That Evil Soul Master was able to seize Bibi Dong's External Soul Bone, meaning he must be at least a Titled Douluo of level ninety-eight or above. How could he possibly come from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Dugu Family?"
Qian Renxue couldn't believe it. She had just been drinking and chatting with Dugu Feng, and now suddenly he was being implicated as an Evil Soul Master!
Seeing Qian Renxue's reaction, Golden Crocodile Douluo's estimation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Dugu Family rose another notch. They had actually managed to earn the young lady's trust—no easy feat.
He smiled bitterly and said, "Young lady, there is currently no evidence to prove that this Evil Soul Master is from their side.
But we can look for the greatest beneficiary from the Evil Soul Master's actions.
After you unified the continent, only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Clear Sky Sect remain as major forces.
The Clear Sky Sect lost an elder to the Pope, and Tang San has repeatedly had his External Soul Bones taken.
Only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's strength has grown significantly since you unified the continent. Sword Douluo even broke through his level in the last battle.
As for the Dugu Family, there's no need to even mention them. Secretly controlling the Ultimate Academy, their strength has long surpassed that of the former Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family. No one would question their position among the Upper Three Sects.
The Great Enshrinement searched the entire continent but couldn't find where the Evil Soul Master organization is hiding. The other party also has a continent-wide intelligence network. Therefore, the Great Enshrinement speculates that this Evil Soul Master must originate from a certain faction.
Looking at it this way, it can only be that old fox Ning Fengzhi pulling the strings."
Golden Crocodile Douluo relayed Qiandao Liu's speculations to Qian Renxue and Azure Phoenix Douluo.
Both of their expressions immediately turned grave. Indeed, such a possibility existed.
Qian Renxue frowned and asked, "Has my identity really been leaked?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo first nodded, then shook his head. "This is the Great Enshrinement's speculation. The other party is intimately familiar with everything on the continent, and this Evil Soul Master's ability to hide is unmatched.
If he has some special ability to discover your identity, it wouldn't be surprising.
The Great Enshrinement hopes that you will secretly observe the movements of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Dugu Family, and refrain from acting rashly for now."
Qian Renxue breathed a slight sigh of relief. Although Qiandao Liu's analysis made sense, she was still unwilling to believe that Dugu Feng was approaching her under the orders of an Evil Soul Master.
As for Dugu Feng being that Evil Soul Master himself, Qian Renxue couldn't even entertain the thought. Golden Crocodile Douluo, Azure Phoenix Douluo, and the others never considered it either.
After all, Dugu Feng was too young. Though a genius, his Soul Power Level was only that of a Soul Douluo, completely incompatible with the image of a cunning, experienced Evil Soul Master.
Qian Renxue recalled the support the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Dugu Family had given her, and how Dugu Feng had always treated her like a brother.
She sighed and said, "Just now, Dugu Feng and Ning Rongrong didn't hide anything from me. They even told me the secrets of Poseidon Island."
I truly cannot believe that this Evil Soul Master came from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Dugu Family!"
Qian Renxue then proceeded to explain everything about the God Test and the High Priest Poseidon.
Even Golden Crocodile Douluo and Azure Phoenix Douluo were left exchanging bewildered glances.
Such secrets were shared with Qian Renxue, clearly indicating that she was treated as one of their own.
Could it be that the Great Enshrinement had guessed wrong?
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