Dugu Bo's face showed a hint of embarrassment.
He had originally wanted to see Su Cheng make a fool of himself again. After all,
this guy, despite his young age, always seemed so confident and at ease.
He hadn't expected the other party to know he was secretly enjoying the show.
Glancing at Dugu Bo, Su Cheng's expression softened slightly.
Sure enough, the old man had arrived long ago.
When he proposed the bet, he had never considered placing his hopes on this.
If he were facing the former Qian Renxue, Su Cheng might have some confidence, but he truly couldn't see through the current Qian Renxue, nor could he fathom her thoughts.
Proposing the bet was merely a way to more easily unleash his ultimate move without taking the risk of experiencing the strength and methods of a Title Douluo.
With the Porcupine Douluo present, his sword skills might have been suppressed before he could even use them, and he might not have been able to buy enough time.
Fortunately, the current Qian Renxue seemed to have a rather wicked sense of humor, giving him this opportunity.
After the battle, Su Cheng was 90% certain that Dugu Bo was nearby.
Their fight had lasted quite a while, and given the fluctuations in Su Cheng's sword techniques afterward, Dugu Bo, as a Title Douluo, couldn't possibly have been unaware.
Moreover, Dugu Bo was familiar with some of Su Cheng's soul skills and would inevitably arrive promptly upon noticing something amiss.
In one-on-one combat, Dugu Bo's strength was indeed at the bottom among Title Douluos.
However, if he didn't fight at full strength and instead concealed his aura as much as possible, he could still hide himself without being deliberately probed.
At least at the level of a Poisonous Pig Douluo, it would be difficult for them to detect him easily.
With Dugu Bo's appearance, the situation on the field subtly changed again.
Among Title Douluos below level 95, even with some differences in strength, it was unrealistic to forcefully hold one down.
Now, with a Title Douluo by Su Cheng's side, even if their combat power was inferior, retreating wouldn't be difficult.
Qian Renxue could hold back Su Cheng and Ning Rongrong, but she couldn't hold back Dugu Bo.
Unless she was willing to disregard the risk of the news leaking, even if it meant arousing the suspicion of the two great empires and the wrath of the three upper sects, she would still try to take the two of them away.
However, judging from her previous words and actions, although she was unrestrained, she hadn't reached the point of complete madness, and she would definitely consider the subsequent consequences.
"Poison Douluo?"
Qian Renxue's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, her expression quickly returning to calm, and she said indifferently, "When did you arrive?"
"Just arrived, please continue." Dugu Bo said leisurely, adopting an outsider's attitude.
"So this is your backup plan."
Seeing this, Qian Renxue ignored him and turned to look at Su Cheng.
"He dares to offend the Spirit Hall for you?"
Before Su Cheng could speak, Dugu Bo spoke directly, "Is the Spirit Hall so great? I'm never afraid to offend anyone."
Qian Renxue frowned, somewhat surprised.
She hadn't expected Dugu Bo to choose to protect Su Cheng at all costs.
There aren't many publicly known Title Douluos on the mainland, and she had heard of Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.
Although he came from humble beginnings, he had cultivated to the Title Douluo realm single-handedly, and his martial soul, the Azure Phosphorous Serpent, had advanced to the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Emperor.
However, previous information about him indicated that he was aloof, eccentric, and almost never interacted with the outside world.
Prince Xue Xing had once saved him, and he became a royal guest in gratitude, but he had always been cold and indifferent to members of the royal family.
Even towards Xue Xing, he always acted arrogantly, regarding power as worthless.
Now, he treated Su Cheng as an equal, which she found truly incomprehensible.
While surprised, she also felt somewhat defeated.
If she lost this opportunity today, Su Cheng would definitely be more vigilant in the future, and since she had retreated from Heaven Dou City, it would be difficult for her to make a move again in the short term.
For a moment, everyone was lost in their own thoughts, and the atmosphere became quiet.
Only the leaves rustled in the forest breeze.
After a moment of silence, Su Cheng composed himself and broke the silence.
"Taking me away today isn't difficult, and Senior Dugu will also find it hard to stop you. But once you take me away, the aftermath will be very troublesome.
I have other things to do in the Heaven Dou Empire, and I also need to treat Senior Dugu's chronic illness.
Qian Renxue, go back to the Spirit Hall. With your talent, staying here is a waste of time.
I promise I won't mention today's events to anyone, including Ning Rongrong; I'll find an excuse to cover it up. The same goes for Senior Dugu.
Wait a few years, and I'll go to the Spirit Hall myself."
Before understanding Qian Renxue's current state, Su Cheng dared not say many things rashly.
He could only use information that could be leaked to negotiate with her.
"What exactly is your relationship with Ning Rongrong?"
After hearing this, Qian Renxue's gaze shifted, and she stared at Su Cheng.
Su Cheng was taken aback at first, then somewhat amused.
He hadn't expected her first reaction to be this question.
"There's really nothing between us. You know, I became Sword Douluo Chen Xin's disciple, and she didn't want to call me 'Master Uncle,' so Ning Fengzhi had us address each other as brother and sister. That's all."
"Ning Fengzhi wants you to marry into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
"Impossible. Don't you think about how old she is? Even if Ning Fengzhi had that intention, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo wouldn't agree." Su Cheng's tone was somewhat helpless.
"You agree?" Qian Renxue's expression was ambiguous.
"No."
She didn't continue speaking upon hearing this. She took
a step forward.
The two had just exchanged blows and weren't far apart.
Now, as Qian Renxue took the initiative to approach, the distance between them quickly closed, becoming no more than a foot.
Dugu Bo, who was silently observing from a distance, frowned upon seeing this.
But although her expression was slightly frivolous, she didn't seem to have any malicious intent.
Adding to the problem was the presence of a Pork Porcupine Douluo, whose attributes subtly countered his, lurking nearby and suppressing Su Cheng with his aura, making him hesitant to act rashly and causing him to feel a sense of unease.
If the other party refused to release him, he really didn't have a good solution. He couldn't win a fight, and he wasn't confident he could rescue him. His only option was to threaten to expose the Spirit Hall's plans.
Fortunately, the other party's goal was only to capture him, not to kill him, which gave him some comfort.
"However, these two really do look quite well-matched."
Qian Renxue was, of course, stunning.
Tall and graceful, with exquisite and perfect features, she appeared even more noble and sacred against the backdrop of her long golden hair. The black crown robe added a touch of sinister and cruel beauty to her holy aura.
And all of this was just the tip of the iceberg hidden beneath her nonchalant demeanor.
Beneath the deep sea lay countless unfathomable and profound glaciers,
giving her a contradictory yet harmonious sense of mystery.
Opposite her, Su Cheng's aura was equally extraordinary, no less impressive than Qian Renxue's.
Although he was young, with the added advantage of his Soul Venerable level cultivation, he was over 1.7 meters tall, and didn't appear immature standing opposite Qian Renxue.
Perhaps it was the enhancement of his martial spirit, but his face still carried a touch of youthful coldness, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath
, soaring straight into the sky. But this was only an appearance; beneath the sharp blade lay a profound stillness, like the earth itself.
The two stood together, like a painting.
One was like a mysterious, unpredictable cloud on the horizon, distant and ever-changing.
The other was like a majestic, serene mountain range, moving with the times.
At this moment, Dugu Bo's gaze sharpened.
He saw Qian Renxue staring at Su Cheng, raising her fair hand to caress his cheek, her body leaning slightly forward.
Suddenly, "Hmm..."
Her fingers paused, letting out a muffled groan.
Su Cheng saw gold and black light flash alternately in Qian Renxue's eyes, so close to his own.
Her black clothes also occasionally flashed with gold, her aura fluctuating violently.
In his keen perception, even her sea of consciousness showed faint signs of turbulence and instability.
The Porcupine Douluo not far away seemed somewhat surprised as well, frowning as he looked at his young master, wanting to attack but hesitating.
A qi deviation?!
Is there such a thing as qi deviation in the cultivation of Soul Masters on the Douluo Continent?
Su Cheng's expression turned grave.
Her current state was indeed seriously problematic.
He didn't know her current condition; logically, this was the best opportunity to counterattack and then escape.
In the current situation, he risked injury to break through the lock-on of the Porcupine Douluo with his sword intent. Given that this Title Douluo was worried about Qian Renxue's safety, he might not risk arguing with him.
In fact, the Porcupine Douluo had already relaxed his suppression on him, shifting his attention to Qian Renxue.
After a slight pause, Su Cheng immediately made his move.
However, he did not use his sword intent.
The Five Elements Domain spread out, and the life-giving effect covered Qian Renxue.
Dugu Bo, who had been watching the commotion, raised an eyebrow upon seeing this, wanting to say something, but then fell silent.
Su Cheng's Longevity Sword trembled.
Sword Nine, all things grow.
Plants flourish, life goes on.
Sensing the surrounding domain, the gold and black colors that had been intertwined on Qian Renxue's body paused simultaneously, and then her aura calmed down.
The violently fluctuating golden light and black smoke in her eyes also stopped.
"Tch, boring."
With a low murmur, the black mist in Qian Renxue's eyes disappeared, and a golden light flashed.
Her black imperial robes had faded, turning snow-white.
In Su Cheng's stunned gaze, Qian Renxue's eyes shimmered, returning to the expression he once knew so well.
"What is this…?"
"Teacher."
Qian Renxue's eyes were complex,
containing many emotions Su Cheng couldn't decipher.
There was longing, relief, and joy, but also sadness, regret, and resentment.
"…Xiaoxue?"
Qian Renxue didn't speak.
After a moment of silence, she reached out and cupped Su Cheng's cheeks in her hands.
Then she leaned forward slightly.
Su Cheng was startled.
Then, her cool lips touched his.
After a brief moment of contact, she looked up, a blush rising on her face, her eyes gazing at Su Cheng with watery eyes.
She said softly, "Teacher is a child now, you should call me sister."
"Sister?"
Su Cheng touched his lips, then glanced at Qian Renxue before him, a thoughtful expression on his face.
Noticing his movement, Qian Renxue's eyelashes trembled slightly, but her gaze didn't waver, meeting his directly.
Looking into those familiar eyes, then at the moist, pink lips before him
, Su Cheng slowly reached out and gently brushed aside the strands of hair that fell across Qian Renxue's forehead.
His fingers then moved downwards, lightly caressing her fair cheek.
The touch was like stroking a piece of white jade, smooth and warm, with soft lines.
As his fingers touched her, Qian Renxue's face, which had only slightly flushed, quickly warmed, the heat radiating from his fingertips.
Her eyes finally darted away, somewhat bewildered.
Su Cheng leaned closer.
Then, their lips slowly met, his tongue parting her teeth.
Beneath the cool lips and teeth lay a soft, burning warmth.
A faint sweetness lingered on his lips, and his breath became rapid and intense.
Qian Renxue's eyes glistened, as if about to overflow with tears, and waves of red flushed her face.
Then, her phoenix eyes closed slightly, her eyelashes becoming slightly damp without her noticing…
After a long while, Su Cheng raised his head.
Qian Renxue, however, seemed still immersed in the moment. Only when she felt the warmth on her lips leave did she open her eyes, a few traces of confusion in them.
Su Cheng chuckled softly at this sight.
"You… I…"
Qian Renxue's lips opened and closed, seemingly unsure how to react.
Clearly, what had just happened was too stimulating for her.
Since birth, she had never experienced such a shock.
Looking at the bewildered Qian Renxue, Su Cheng actually had many questions he wanted to ask.
Did that world really exist?
Why did she return to this world with her memories?
How did she fare after his death…?
But he didn't know how to bring it up.
When he finally spoke, he asked something else entirely.
"What happened to you just now?"
He hesitated for a moment, then added, "And, before, who were you…?"
Actually, he wanted to ask if she had a split personality.
But he felt that saying it would be impolite.
Moreover, Su Cheng was indeed somewhat worried about Qian Renxue's current state.
Her previous appearance, while not exactly evil, was certainly far from the divine and compassionate demeanor expected of a descendant of the Angel God.
Hearing his question, Qian Renxue finally snapped out of her daze.
Still silently savoring the strange feeling she had just experienced, she subconsciously denied it, saying, "...Nothing."
Su Cheng pursed his lips but didn't press further.
He trusted that Qian Renxue knew what was going on.
Since she wasn't willing to talk about it, there was no point in forcing her.
He would simply keep this in mind and see if he could find similar cases later.
Su Cheng turned to look at Dugu Bo in the distance, "Senior, where's the immortal herb I asked you to retrieve?"
Dugu Bo was stunned by the series of events, his eyes darting frantically between Su Cheng and Qian Renxue.
He had previously suspected something was amiss with these two.
But now he realized he had underestimated them.
This was more than just a little problem!
The waters here were frighteningly deep.
Compared to his current fuss, the Porcupine Douluo appeared much more composed. He
stood alone under the tree with the air of a meditating monk, his eyes slightly closed, seemingly oblivious to everything around him.
"Senior Dugu?"
Seeing Dugu Bo still looking deep in thought, Su Cheng had no choice but to raise his voice slightly and call out again.
"What?"
"...I said, where's the immortal herb I asked you to fetch?"
"Which one?"
"...Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower."
"Oh, so one of the herbs you asked me to prepare before was meant for her?"
Even now, Dugu Bo's thoughts were still somewhat fuzzy.
Su Cheng was speechless, wondering if Dugu Bo had lost his mind, being so tactless.
"One of them?"
Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes, softly repeating what Dugu Bo had just said, looking at the two of them with suspicion.
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