Oscar and the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue, agreed to meet in Heaven Dou City. She did not seem to fear her identity being exposed, choosing a private room in the Lingyu Restaurant as the meeting place.
This was not the first time Oscar had seen Qian Renxue. They had once crossed paths in the Star Dou Great Forest, though they did not speak at that time.
Back then, she had been absorbing her sixth spirit ring, protected by the two Titled Douluo, Snake Lance and Porcupinefish, so Oscar had only watched from a distance.
When he entered the private room, Qian Renxue was already seated gracefully inside. She had shed her disguise, revealing the pure and beautiful face of a young woman. Though twenty-six years old, she carried the charm of full maturity.
Seeing the heir of the Angel Lineage, Oscar raised an eyebrow. "It's you?"
Qian Renxue smiled slightly. "You still remember me after meeting only once?"
Oscar sat across from her. "An angel's successor, and so beautiful too,how could I forget?"
"I'm Oscar. May I know your name, miss?"
Qian Renxue studied him carefully, realizing with some regret that she could no longer see through him.
"Qian Renxue. Do you know what our meeting means today?"
Oscar nodded. "A political marriage. The Spirit Hall wants to form an alliance with the Sword Sect through marriage."
Hearing him say it so directly made Qian Renxue laugh. "You really are straightforward. I thought you'd try to play coy."
Oscar took a sip of his honey drink. "At our level, there's no point in pretense. It's better to get straight to the point."
He waved over the waiter and handed her the menu. "By the way, what do you like to eat? My treat."
Qian Renxue ordered a few dishes she liked and passed the menu back. After adding a few more items, Oscar handed it to the waiter.
Once the waiter left, Oscar said directly, "What's your first impression of me?"
Qian Renxue frowned. "We've just met and exchanged a few words. You're already asking that?"
Oscar nodded. "I think you're wonderful,beautiful, talented, and an ideal partner."
Qian Renxue's expression turned odd.
She suddenly thought of her disguise as Xue Qinghe,when Oscar had addressed her as 'Brother Xue,' he had not spoken this way.
Although Oscar's words were flattering, his eyes showed no warmth. He looked like a man on a mission, as if befriending her was just part of his task.
Would he really be with her just because of an arranged alliance? What meaning would that have?
"You sound like you're just here to complete a mission," Qian Renxue said seriously. "Can't we at least finish the meal before saying things like that?"
Oscar paused and took another sip of honey. "Hmm… fair enough. Then let's talk about you."
Qian Renxue was caught off guard. "Me? What's there to talk about?"
Oscar grinned. "Plenty. For example, your past. Why did you choose to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Empire and even become its crown prince,my dear Brother Xue?"
Boom!
The moment Oscar finished speaking, Qian Renxue felt as if thunder had struck her.
How did he know her true identity? For so many years, even Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi, who were closest to her, had never discovered the truth. How did Oscar find out?
They had interacted often in the past, but he should never have been able to see through her disguise.
Yet his words showed he knew everything. When had she been exposed?
Wait,could this meeting itself be a trap?
Would her decade-long mission end in ruin today?
A storm of thoughts flashed through her mind.
But soon her expression calmed. She did not lash out,she knew that if he dared to come alone, he must have his own backing.
With a faint smile, Qian Renxue said, "It seems I've underestimated you."
She sat upright, eyes fixed on him. "How did you find out?"
Oscar chuckled. "Guess."
"You!" Qian Renxue glared at him. "So you didn't come for the marriage alliance,you came to mock me?"
Oscar shook his head. "You misunderstand. I truly want an alliance with the Spirit Hall. After all, having a big brother turn into a beautiful sister is so fascinating. I'm curious what identity you'll use to interact with me from now on."
A flash of killing intent crossed Qian Renxue's face. "Enough games. What do you want?"
Oscar dropped the act. "Don't worry. You're safe. I'm the only one who knows your secret. Not even my teacher or grandfather know. So you don't have to worry."
"As for what I want… of course, I want you."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue felt some relief,but then his tone made her angry again.
If this were a genuine political marriage, she could accept it. But the way he said it was too frivolous.
"Want me? Fine," she said proudly. "Break up with Dugu Yan and every other woman around you. Have only me. If you agree, I'll accept the marriage."
Oscar calmly shook his head. "If I did that, you wouldn't be able to stay crown prince for long."
Qian Renxue's hand almost crushed the porcelain cup. "You're threatening me?"
Oscar nodded. "Yes. I can't give up my women, but allying with the Spirit Hall benefits us both,and since I know your secret, why shouldn't I use it?"
Qian Renxue sneered. "So that's your cleverness? You could win my heart and the full support of a future god, yet you choose to threaten me over a woman?"
"What's the point of such an alliance? If you offend me, do you think the Spirit Hall will still help you? Aren't you afraid I'll become your enemy?"
Oscar nodded seriously. She was right.
He could have used the secret to win her affection. If they truly fell in love, two future gods would support each other, and their sects together would dominate the continent.
But Oscar had chosen the most foolish-looking path,threatening her.
Was he really that stupid? Of course not.
The supposed divine inheritance behind the Sword Sect was fake,a lie Oscar himself had created to intimidate Qian Daoliu.
If the truth were revealed, he would lose control of the situation.
So he chose another path,cooperation, but not ordinary cooperation.
Hearing her speech, Oscar simply smiled meaningfully.
"Yes, true love would be ideal. But I fell for another woman first. So this story can't end that way."
"I know you can't stand a man with other women,just as I couldn't bear to share my woman with another man."
"I won't lie to a beauty like you. That would hurt even more. So all I can do is threaten you."
Qian Renxue almost laughed from anger. Her good impression of him vanished. She even wanted to punch him.
"You think your threat works?"
Oscar rested his chin on his hand. "Probably. You've worked too long for your position to risk losing it now. If your identity is exposed, all your years of effort will be wasted,and I doubt you want that."
Her face turned pale. "You think people would believe your claim so easily? Or do you just want to make an enemy of the Spirit Hall?"
Oscar quickly shook his head. "No, no, you misunderstand. I just like you,but I can't give up my other sister either."
Qian Renxue spat. "You're disgusting."
Oscar only smiled. "Maybe so. But the situation leaves me no choice. The Spirit Hall is too powerful, and I don't want to be its enemy."
"So, what do you say? Marry me. Keep your throne. And maybe I can even help you a bit."
Qian Renxue's eyes flickered with anger.
She could tolerate teasing, but not threats.
Since childhood, no one had ever dared threaten her.
But now, Oscar held her weakness.
If her identity was exposed, the Heaven Dou royal family would never let her remain.
She could try to seize the throne by force, but that would sever ties with the Sword Sect.
Qian Daoliu's plan for a marriage alliance was based not only on the Sword Sect's power but also on the supposed divine inheritance behind it.
The Spirit Hall sought more than allies,it sought access to divine trials.
Even if none could inherit the godhood, participating in divine assessments could grant immense benefits and strengthen the Spirit Hall further.
That was why they had once attacked Sea God Island, only to retreat after heavy losses.
Now, with divine inheritances appearing across the continent, the Spirit Hall had begun to make new moves.
The Sword Sect was only the first target because it had grown too strong to ignore.
Other sects, like the Godfire Sect and the Wind God Valley, were also being approached.
Even if they couldn't be conquered, they could be persuaded to cooperate.
The Spirit Hall was too vast and powerful for anyone to oppose outright.
By offering them benefits, the Hall could gain access to divine trials.
The process would be difficult, but success would push the Spirit Hall to unprecedented heights.
That was why Qian Daoliu had forced Bibi Dong to step down and taken charge himself.
If the Spirit Hall missed this opportunity, it would never regain its former divine glory.
Thus, even though Qian Renxue wanted to punch Oscar, she could not act rashly.
She could not ruin her grandfather's entire plan because of her own anger.
If the alliance with the Sword Sect broke down now, it would become a fatal obstacle for the Spirit Hall.
Oscar knew this, which was why he dared to act so casually and even tease her.
It was also why he had paraded several newly promoted Titled Douluo elders with ten-thousand-year spirit rings,to make the Sword Sect look invincible.
The stronger they appeared, the more others would believe their myths.
And the stronger the illusion, the more effective it became.
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, calming herself. She stared at Oscar with eyes sharp enough to kill. "Oscar, are you sure you want to do this? If you'd just talk to me properly, and consider my offer, I could forget what you said just now."
Oscar sighed. "Brother Xue, if I were the kind of man who could abandon the one I love for profit, would you still think my affection for you is real?"
"If profit ruled me, what's to stop me from betraying you later too?"
Qian Renxue frowned. He had a point. If Oscar truly were that type of man, could she ever trust him?
But if she didn't make him give up his other women, could she really accept sharing him?
She was destined to become a god,how could a god share her husband with mortals?
In this world, polygamy was common, but for someone like Qian Renxue, that was unacceptable.
Yet Oscar held her weakness. There were only two paths ahead,
Strike him down and make the Sword Sect an enemy,
or endure the humiliation and marry him, sharing a man with others.
Neither choice was acceptable.
In her grandfather's plan, the best outcome was simple,Oscar abandons his lovers, marries her, and unites their sects.
But reality, as always, was far crueler than the plan.
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