Chapter 130: Lin Xiao's Nervousness About Cheating
Lin Xiao gently withdrew his hand, which Qian Renxue had been holding tightly, and looked at her, saying with utmost seriousness.
"If there is no love, where would the hate come from?"
"A mother and daughter are connected; Bloodline is an unbreakable bond."
"You are her only kin in this world."
"If even you cannot awaken the last shred of love in her heart, then she will eventually become a demon who knows only slaughter."
Qian Renxue was slightly startled. Lin Xiao's words were like a faint light, illuminating the fog in her heart, yet making her even more at a loss.
She seemed to understand the principle, but how to act on it, she was still completely bewildered.
In the end, she could only place her hope in the mysterious and powerful man before her.
She once again reached out, disregarding her image, and grabbed Lin Xiao.
"Lin Xiao… teach me… teach me what to do…"
"Xue'er… Xue'er will listen to everything you say."
Lin Xiao looked down at his hands, which had been 'taken advantage of' multiple times, and finally gave up resisting with a sigh.
"I can teach you the method, but whether it ultimately succeeds or not depends on fate and how much effort you put in."
"Moreover… I will not gamble the fate of the entire continent on a vague, illusory hope."
"Therefore, I don't care what your original plans were."
"I only require that from now on, you must obey all of my arrangements."
"Do you agree?"
Qian Renxue nodded heavily, almost without any hesitation.
Having lacked maternal love since childhood and losing her father early on, the weight of familial affection in her heart had long surpassed everything else.
What about grand ambitions?
What about unifying the world?
These were far less important than even a fraction of the hope of saving her mother.
Furthermore, based on her understanding of Lin Xiao, he was also someone who cared about the common people of the continent, which did not conflict with the Angel faith she upheld.
Seeing that Qian Renxue had already agreed, Lin Xiao no longer delayed and immediately articulated his entire plan clearly.
"Emperor Xue Ye is mediocre and incompetent. Before you supervised the country, there were numerous instances of nobles being extravagant, corrupt, and bullying others."
"Therefore, the plan to usurp the Empire needs to continue, but you must also seize the highest power in Spirit Hall!"
He looked into Qian Renxue's eyes, his tone growing a few shades more serious.
"Moreover, if you truly want to save Bibi Dong, you need to be by her side constantly, even shamelessly."
"Only by trying with endless tenderness and care might you find that glimmer of faint hope."
"Therefore, after I obtain my fifth spirit ring, the subsequent plans for the Heaven Dou Empire will be personally completed by me!"
"As for you, you need to return to Spirit Hall immediately."
Lin Xiao paused briefly, then said with utmost seriousness:
"After you go back, I hope you do not give up seizing power due to a moment of soft-heartedness."
"Power can make people lose themselves. Pulling her down from that position sooner might not be a bad thing."
"This is for the greater good. If you cannot complete it, or waver midway, then I, Lin Xiao, will personally complete all of this."
"Believe me… I have enough strength to overthrow the entire Spirit Hall."
In this last sentence, Lin Xiao did not hesitate to use a threatening tone; he had to ensure that Qian Renxue could distinguish between what was important.
Anyway, many people on the continent already speculated that he had a mysterious and powerful force behind him, so it was fine to let this beautiful misunderstanding continue, serving as an effective deterrent.
After Qian Renxue solemnly agreed to all the requests, Lin Xiao patiently and detailedly taught her some methods and details on how to touch and warm a mother's cold heart.
This all-night conversation, concerning the continental landscape and individual destinies, finally concluded when the horizon began to lighten with the dawn.
Qian Renxue once again transformed back into Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe," but her usual humility and gentleness were gone, replaced instead by a sense of determination and resolve.
It was foreseeable that in the near future, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family would once again stir up an unimaginable storm of blood and gore because of this secret talk of the night.
Meanwhile, Lin Xiao yawned and dragged his weary body back to his room.
Yesterday's Sect establishment ceremony not only dealt with various forces but also involved a thrilling battle.
Immediately after, he had a mentally exhausting late-night secret conversation with Qian Renxue.
He was already utterly exhausted, and his only thought at this moment was to collapse into sleep and get some good rest.
However, when he pushed open the door, what awaited him was Ye Lengleng's figure, filled with gentle concern.
"Lin Xiao! You talked with Crown Prince Xue Qinghe all night, you must be exhausted!"
"Let me massage your shoulders to help you relax."
Lin Xiao's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly felt a little flustered.
He subconsciously thought of last night, how he seemed to have been holding Qian Renxue's hand tightly… and, it seemed… it seemed he had even hugged her to comfort her for several hours… Would… would her scent linger on him?
Would Leng Leng discover it?
If Leng Leng really smelled it, how would he explain this unclear situation?
Ye Lengleng was incredibly intelligent. As a woman, her sixth sense was even terrifyingly strong.
She keenly noticed the fleeting panic in Lin Xiao's expression, as well as his slightly stiff body movements, which were completely different from his usual calm and composed demeanor.
"Lin Xiao, what's wrong?"
"Are you too tired? Your complexion looks a bit off."
She spoke with concern, about to ask a few more questions to confirm if he was truly alright.
Just then, there was a rush of footsteps outside the door, followed by a Disciple's respectful announcement.
"Sect Master, Miss Ye, His Highness the Crown Prince sent word, saying he would like to invite Miss Ye over for a chat."
Upon hearing this, Ye Lengleng's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes.
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe?
Hadn't he just finished talking with Lin Xiao?
Why would he suddenly want to see her?
And, it was a private invitation.
When Lin Xiao heard this, the stone hanging in his heart seemed to drop instantly. He thought, "Heaven helps me too."
Although he was equally puzzled by Qian Renxue's intentions, and why she specifically sought Ye Lengleng.
But at this moment, this was undoubtedly a lifesaver, rescuing him from distress.
He quickly cleared his throat and urged Ye Lengleng.
"Leng Leng! Since His Highness the Crown Prince has invited you, you should go quickly!"
"Don't keep His Highness the Crown Prince waiting and be impolite."
The urgency in his tone was something even he hadn't noticed; he just hoped Ye Lengleng would leave quickly.
Although Ye Lengleng was full of doubts, seeing Lin Xiao speak like this, she didn't press further.
She nodded and replied, "Then I'll go see what His Highness the Crown Prince wants."
With that, she turned and left the room, walking out with a mind full of questions.
It wasn't until Ye Lengleng's footsteps completely disappeared down the corridor that Lin Xiao finally let out a long sigh of relief. He quickly raised his sleeve to his nose and sniffed it gently.