**Chapter 145: Subordinates: How to Repay Their Master?**
"Your Highness, the medicinal pills are ready."
Dugu Yan held out a large bowl filled with dark red pills.
The only truly effective ingredient was Qian Renjue's blood.
The other herbs were merely used to preserve its potency.
"If they're ready, take them to Senior Dugu," Qian Renjue said with a casual wave.
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness," Dugu Yan replied, bowing again before hurrying toward Dugu Xin's room.
Qian Renjue watched her retreating figure.
"Sister Lingyuan," he instructed, "please capture a soul beast that's nearly a thousand years old."
"Understood," Spirit Kite Douluo replied with a slight nod.
She immediately pursued Dugu Yan to ask Dugu Bo about a suitable soul ring, then departed from the valley.
"I wonder if the Qiluo Tulip will work," Qian Renjue murmured, withdrawing his gaze and retracting his Jade Phosphor Poison Art.
He gently stroked the sleeping Soft Bone Rabbit beside him, then cradled it in his arms as he rose to walk toward the room where Dugu Xin and the others were staying.
"Mmm~" The Soft Bone Rabbit kicked its legs, rolled over in Qian Renjue's arms, and nuzzled against him.
***
"Yanyan, when you get to Martial Soul City, you must protect yourself. You're still so young. Don't let anyone hurt you."
"Dad, what nonsense are you spouting?!"
"It's not nonsense! Young men are full of vigor, and our Yanyan is so beautiful..."
"His Highness the Holy Son wouldn't do such a thing."
"..."
Just as Qian Renjue reached the doorway, he overheard Dugu Xin's earnest lecture to his daughter. A peculiar expression crossed his face.
"Anyway, if he wants something, you can always say no. Understand?"
Dugu Xin lay half-reclined on the bed, his face serious, terrified of becoming a grandfather.
"Your Highness!"
Dugu Bo's startled voice rang out, and the father and daughter immediately fell silent.
"His Highness the Holy Son?!"
Dugu Yan turned, froze for a moment, and her fair cheeks flushed crimson. She quickly explained, "Your Highness, don't listen to his nonsense. Yanyan will serve you well."
As her words faded, the blush on her face deepened.
"Yanyan, I'm being serious!"
Dugu Xin, with his spiky green hair, showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he worried that Dugu Yan would become too obedient to Qian Renjue. This couldn't be allowed!
Dugu Xin's gaze toward Qian Renjue was as hostile as if he were staring at a young punk.
A faint twitch tugged at the corner of Qian Renjue's lips.
"Please forgive my son's impudence, Your Highness," Dugu Bo said, bowing deeply and glaring fiercely at Dugu Xin.
Qian Renjue shook his head, unconcerned.
He raised a hand. "Senior Dugu, there's no need for such formality. Your son is merely acting out of paternal concern."
"May I ask if Your Highness has any business here?" Dugu Bo inquired respectfully.
"Indeed," Qian Renjue nodded.
He smiled. "Plans have changed. Yanyan won't need to return to Martial Soul City with me."
"What?" Dugu Bo stared in surprise.
Dugu Xin's face lit up with joy. "Wonderful!"
"B-but why?" Dugu Yan asked, her face filled with confusion as she rushed forward and grabbed Qian Renjue's arm.
She had only just made up her mind to follow him—how could he suddenly reject her?
Frowning, she asked, "Your Highness, did Yanyan do something wrong?"
"Yanyan...?" Dugu Xin's smile vanished, replaced by bewilderment.
Qian Renjue chuckled and ruffled Dugu Yan's hair.
He shook his head. "Yanyan, you've done nothing wrong. It's just that I have another task for you."
"Another task?" Dugu Yan looked puzzled.
"I want you to enroll at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and protect the heir of the Nine Hearted Begonia," Qian Renjue said with a smile.
Ye Lingling likely needed a friend like Dugu Yan more than a personal attendant.
"The heir to the Nine Hearted Begonia?" Dugu Yan asked.
Having grown up in Heaven Dou City, she was naturally familiar with the Ye Clan, who resided there.
"Yes. Just treat her normally," Qian Renjue instructed softly.
Simple protection wasn't really necessary. Ye Lingling was simply too lonely.
"..."
Dugu Yan pursed her pink lips. She was reluctant to take on this task, wanting to stay with Qian Renjue. But Dugu Xin's hopeful gaze and her master's command left her no choice but to agree.
"Your Highness, Yanyan understands."
As Dugu Yan finished speaking, the System's electronic voice echoed in Qian Renjue's mind once more.
Congratulations to the host for successfully transmitting great love for the first time! (Target: Dugu Xin)
Reward: 250 System Points.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Dugu Xin exclaimed, his face beaming with excitement.
"Hmph." Qian Renjue nodded slightly, gently pinching Dugu Yan's cheek. "I'll speak to your sister about this."
As if struck by a sudden thought, Qian Renjue couldn't help but issue a warning. "Also, I expect you all to understand which factions are enemies of the Martial Soul Hall. Don't do anything that would put me in a difficult position."
Qian Renjue dropped the honorifics, his expression serious and his words laced with both threat and warning.
"Your subordinate understands!" Dugu Bo immediately bowed deeply, acknowledging the command.
"Yanyan will obey Master," Dugu Yan declared, her eyes fixed on Qian Renjue, her voice filled with unwavering conviction. She positioned herself in a posture of utter humility.
Dugu Xin quickly added, "Your Highness, rest assured, my loyalty is absolute!"
"Let's hope so," Qian Renjue replied, patting Dugu Yan's shoulder. He retrieved the *Jade Phosphor Poison Art* from his System space and handed it to Dugu Bo. "Senior Dugu, may you break through to Titled Douluo soon."
Dugu Bo froze, his gaze dropping to the large characters on the book's cover, his expression puzzled. He accepted the poison art. "Your subordinate will do his utmost."
"Your Highness, the soul beast has been captured!" Spirit Kite Douluo's voice rang out from outside. Qian Renjue turned to Dugu Yan. "Let's go, Yanyan. Your soul ring has been recovered."
"Mm-hmm," Dugu Yan nodded, hurrying to catch up with Qian Renjue's brisk pace.
They hadn't gone far when Dugu Bo's ecstatic laughter erupted from the wooden hut. "Ha ha ha! The Dugu Clan is truly saved! Truly saved!"
"Thank you for your grace, Your Highness! Thank you!"
Dugu Bo knelt heavily on the ground, kowtowing deeply toward Qian Renjue's retreating figure.
He declared loudly, "Your Highness, the Dugu Clan pledges eternal allegiance to the Martial Soul Hall!"
"Dad, what's gotten into you?" Dugu Xin asked, his face filled with confusion. How could his father, a man who had always valued his freedom, suddenly make such a decision?
"What His Highness has given us completely eliminates the Dugu Clan's future worries!" Dugu Bo explained, kneeling on the ground, his face flushed with excitement. "We no longer need soul bones! Moreover, we now possess a unique method for our Jade Phosphorus Serpent martial soul to break through to the Titled Douluo realm! This knowledge is enough to sustain our clan for ten thousand years!"
"What?!" Dugu Xin's eyes widened, his gaze burning with fervor as he stared at the Jade Phosphor Poison Art in Dugu Bo's hands.
***
Dugu Yan, who was following closely beside Qian Renjue, naturally heard Dugu Bo's voice.
She raised her gaze to meet Qian Renjue's eyes.
"Master," she asked earnestly, "how can Yan Nu ever repay you?"
"..."
The smile on Qian Renjue's lips froze slightly.
*Why is she calling me "Master" again?*
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