Chapter 150: The Heartbreak Red of Longing
Ning Bei glanced around the secret room. The walls were lined with light soul guiding devices, and even without sunlight, the room didn't feel dark at all.
"Well, didn't you ask me to prepare the participants for the Soul Master Competition?"
After hearing Ning Bei's explanation, Qian Renxue seemed somewhat puzzled.
"Didn't you just need to pick them? What's all the fuss about?"
"Tch, I don't need to bring anyone for soul hunting."
"Does Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect require you to personally lead the team for soul hunting?"
"Shouldn't I make sure to monitor the quality of the members? If you keep saying that, I'm not doing it anymore!"
Looking at Ning Bei's gloomy expression, Qian Renxue covered her mouth and chuckled lightly.
"Then what kind of reward do you want?"
"No rewards, just the Ice God Palace. We haven't been there in ages; it's probably gathering dust."
Qian Renxue clicked her tongue, a slight blush appearing on her face, before her expression turned serious again.
"Are you confident you can defeat the Spirit Hall team?"
"Heh, are you doubting my judgment? I'm telling you, before the Soul Master Competition, we'll form a team of all Soul Kings."
Qian Renxue's eyes instantly lit up.
"Really?"
"Of course, it's true. By the way, I even managed to convince Yan to help you out, so you can't be jealous of her anymore."
Qian Renxue's face immediately showed a strange expression. Did the other party not get jealous of her?
"She didn't say anything? For example..."
Ning Bei knew what she was going to ask and awkwardly scratched his head. He hadn't even confessed to Dugu Yan yet!
Qian Renxue immediately understood from Ning Bei's expression, and she gave him a disdainful glare.
"Hmph, if she's not jealous, I won't say anything. When will you settle things with that toxic woman? Then we can talk about these things."
"Also, make sure you stomp the Spirit Hall team under your feet. I want to make them raise their heads again."
When she spoke about the Spirit Hall team, the little angel's expression became fierce, showing just how much she hated some members of that team.
But thinking about it, all the care she sought from her mother had been taken away by that little fox, who even stole her position as the Saintess of the Spirit Hall. Anyone would feel a sense of imbalance.
But it didn't matter how the little fox was related to her, it was more important to please the little angel.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely make you proud!"
With the Soul Master Competition now in hand, the little angel's mood improved.
"I've investigated the situation with Xue Beng. It's just as you said. He's been hiding his true abilities all along."
"Mm, what do you plan to do about it?"
Ning Bei, lounging in a soft chair, lazily looked at her.
"Of course, I'll find an opportunity to remove him. He'll always be a hidden threat otherwise."
Ning Bei shook his head, his thoughts different from hers.
"I don't think it's necessary. He's the last remaining heir of Xue Ye. If he dies unexpectedly, your identity as Xue Qinghe will be the only beneficiary. It might cause some unforeseen issues."
Qian Renxue frowned in thought for a moment. Ning Bei's reasoning made sense.
"Then should I just let him and Xue Xing do their thing?"
"Why bother with them? You're the Crown Prince, just let things play out and wait for your ascension to the throne. Once you're in power, you can deal with Xue Beng however you like."
"Alright, I'll follow your advice, but I'll have someone keep an eye on him."
"Forget about Xue Xing, I'm more concerned about the progress with the Han Hai Qiankun Shield. Any developments?"
Qian Renxue smiled confidently.
"That depends on how your team performs. I plan to use our victory in the competition to demand the Han Hai Qiankun Shield from Xue Ye."
Ning Bei nodded. He couldn't think of any reason his team would lose.
"Then it's settled. Let's wait and see!"
Seeing Ning Bei's complete disregard for the Spirit Hall team, Qian Renxue kindly reminded him.
"Don't get too careless. Among the three Soul Kings of the Spirit Hall team, there's a pair of siblings. They have a martial soul fusion skill."
"You mean Xie Yue and Hu Liena, right? I've already taken their fusion skill into account. In the final battle, I'll have Yan participate. By then, she'll have close to Soul Saint strength. The opponents shouldn't be able to stir up much trouble."
"What? That toxic woman has that high of a cultivation?"
The little angel's eyes widened in disbelief, full of indignation. How could the other party, a mere Biling Serpent, match the cultivation speed of her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul?
Seeing Qian Renxue's expression, as if she was treating this differently, Ning Bei hurriedly explained.
"You know, I've been with her for so long, so naturally, I've helped her as much as I could."
"So?"
The little angel's gaze slowly turned aggrieved. Does this mean I'm not important to you?
Ning Bei couldn't help but chuckle. Now she's comparing things. He didn't slow down and pulled two仙草 (immortal herbs) from his soul guide, one of which had a stone attached to it.
"These two are the Solar Crown Flower and the Heartbreak Red of Longing. You can choose one to take."
Qian Renxue looked at the unknown herbs in Ning Bei's hand, clearly puzzled.
"What do these do?"
Ning Bei began explaining the legend of the Heartbreak Red of Longing, causing ripples in Qian Renxue's heart.
"The Heartbreak Red of Longing, as the king of immortal herbs, has the power to bring the dead back to life and can greatly enhance a soul master's soul power. It all depends on whether you can win its approval."
Looking at the beautiful figure in front of him, Ning Bei thought about how he couldn't be wholeheartedly dedicated to her, and now he was asking her to remain loyal to him till death. He felt a bit like a jerk.
"Of course, if you're not confident about earning its approval, the Solar Crown Flower, which absorbs the essence of the sun, is also a good choice. It's very helpful for fire and light-based soul masters, though its effects aren't as strong as the previous one."
Qian Renxue didn't hesitate much and reached out to take the Heartbreak Red of Longing. The story behind it had stirred her emotions.
With a playful eye roll at Ning Bei, she started recalling their moments together.
From that not-so-pleasant encounter in the Star Dou Forest, to him helping her build her team without asking for anything in return, to giving her pills for her cultivation, and then always managing to make her angry whenever they met.
From her grandfather's reluctant consent to her selfless actions defending him against the Ice Emperor's attacks in the extreme north, to the honest exchange they had in the Ice God Palace.
As she thought about these memories, a slight blush appeared on her face. She didn't know when, but the man before her had left a deep mark on her life.
Thinking of all this, Qian Renxue slowly exhaled onto the Heartbreak Red of Longing.
As her breath touched it, the flower began to glow with a golden-red light. After a few seconds, it detached from the stone and gently landed in her hand.
Qian Renxue's eyes widened in surprise, and she excitedly looked at Ning Bei.
"Did I... earn its approval?"
Ning Bei, feeling a bit guilty, glanced at Qian Renxue and slowly nodded.
"Yes, you can take it now. It will definitely help you become a Soul Saint."
(END CHAPTER)
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