Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

However, on this day, even the big shots in the VIP seats recalled the fear of being dominated by the Yuan Shen Martial Soul on the field.

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Back at the Crown Prince's residence, while switching bodies with Qian Renxue, they ran into Bai Chenxiang, who had been sent to the Crown Prince's residence by Bai He and was aimlessly wandering around.

"Xiaoxue, you really like little girls, huh?"

Thanks to Qian Shui's 'Thousand Illusions', the two successfully switched back. This was a common occurrence, not just for changing shifts; it was nothing new.

At this moment, Qian Shui sat in the main seat of the Crown Prince's council hall, teasing Qian Renxue for bringing back another girl.

"For Sister Feng's sake, Baihe doesn't want his ten-thousand-year-old soul bone; he just wants his granddaughter to see you. What can I do..."

Seeing Qian Renxue's slightly jealous expression, Qian Shui pretended to pull her into her arms, "You can be jealous of a fourteen-year-old girl? Besides, you were the one who found her!"

"Hmph! Little girls are the dangerous ones! Tell me the truth, how old were you when you started liking me?!"

"Uh…"

When Qian Shui was ten years old, he drew his sword and angrily slashed at Bibi Dong. This was a rather interesting anecdote, and while it wasn't exactly a wildly popular story throughout the Douluo Continent, it was certainly known to those who were interested.

So this matter is inexplicable. The karmic connections from past lives are too great. Qianshui can't possibly say: "I like you, the pretty young lady."

"Not going to talk?" Qian Renxue pinched Qian Shui's soft waist, as if all women were born with this skill. Qian Renxue was simply a natural at it!

"Hiss! Xiaoxue! What am I supposed to do if you keep staring at me like that?"

"Who knows! Go ahead, that child is Tang San's sister, a distant relative, it's good to take her to meet him."

"No way, that would be creating unnecessary trouble!"

"That girl, Chenxiang, is an agility-type Soul Master with above-average talent. You'd probably have to take her as your disciple! You say you don't like being a 'teacher,' but don't you always find yourself giving pointers when you encounter her?!"

"Ha...haha...I'm just bored..."

It has to be said that Qian Renxue understands Qian Shui best. He thought about it and it seemed to make sense. Rather than realizing it later, it was better to take them along to see the wickedness of human nature.

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The front courtyard of Xue Qinghe's Crown Prince's residence was bustling with people, but the back courtyard was extremely deserted. There were almost no maids, after all, some secret matters could not be allowed to cause trouble with such people as maids.

But here, a slender and graceful girl was seen, her hands behind her back, idly hopping and skipping in the backyard of the Crown Prince's residence.

Suddenly, a young man dressed in a light blue robe appeared, his aura extremely weak, standing there as if he didn't exist.

"you are?"

"Didn't you really want to see me? Now that I'm here, you don't even recognize me?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, Qian Shui immediately realized something was wrong. Wasn't this just a greasy guy?

"The one I want to see? You are the celestial being, Your Majesty?!"

Qian Shui suddenly realized that being capable, handsome, rich, and powerful were all his current labels, so of course he could do whatever he wanted. Even if he was greasy, people might still throw themselves at him!

However, Bai Chenxiang was unaware of Qian Shui's inner monologue, "You...me!"

"Him? Come with me. What a convenient time. Let's go meet your relative."

"relative?"

"Your grandfather's sister's grandson should be considered your brother."

"what?"

Qian Shui didn't say much. His powerful soul force lifted Bai Chenxiang into the sky. Bai Chenxiang, realizing what was happening, activated her martial soul, spread her wings like a swift, and had two yellow soul rings swirling around her.

However, her speed was not fast enough; she was dragged along by Qian Shui's soul power like a kite.

"Your Majesty, Bai Chenxiang of the Min clan is fourteen years old this year and is a level 28 agility-attack type battle spirit master."

Qian Shui glanced at Bai Chenxiang. At this age and level, it was indeed a bit low. At least, it couldn't compare to the kids in the Royal Fighting Team 2.

With normal martial soul cultivation, he'd probably be about the same level as his former teammates if he put in the effort. No wonder he was only a Soul Master in his twenties when he went to Seagod Island in the original timeline.

"Your grandfather traded a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone for this opportunity. Although I don't care about a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, you, child, do care about it, don't you?"

"Well…"

What is gold to you is dirt to him; the height of a thousand rivers is too high; even a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone can only be considered a decent bargaining chip. But for the child, it is an opportunity to meet a powerful person in exchange for a peerless treasure.

Just like the careful grooming and the cautious words, it's like a carefully packaged gift.

Although it seems wonderful, it always reminds Qian Shui of the word 'exploitation'.

"You don't need to be so reserved. I'm not much older than you, and I won't do anything to you. Forget it, there's no point in saying anything, and I might even scare you later."

When it came to age, Bai Chenxiang finally realized that the man in front of her was only twenty-four or twenty-five, more than ten years older than her.

"We've arrived. Don't move around here."

Lost in thought, Qian Shui arrived at the address given by Qian Renxue. After arranging for Bai Chenxiang to wait outside, Qian Shui entered the room alone.

As soon as Qian Shui entered, she sensed something was wrong. Not only was the smell somewhat pungent, but the strange arrangement of the people sitting cross-legged to cultivate their souls also made it clear that Tang San was being isolated.

The pile of rotten flesh and scattered remnants in front of Liu Erlong indicated that something was amiss.

However, curiosity killed the cat. Unfortunately, Qian Shuifei used his mental power to cover it up, and that was it. Everything was cleared away, but the remaining bone fragments and rotten flesh stuck to the ground were not cleaned up, or rather, could never be cleaned up again.

"what's the situation?"

The Serpent Spear Douluo, standing to the side, first handed over a seven-colored head soul bone. Ignoring the surprised and angry stares of Liu Erlong and the others who had stood up, he said to Qian Shui, "This woman didn't trust Miss Shui Shui's strength and insisted on testing her, and the result..."

After speaking, Serpent Spear Douluo made an explosion gesture, vividly demonstrating the course and outcome of the event.

Upon hearing this, Qian Shui understood that his little apprentice had been reckless and had probably unleashed an energy-gathering attack, which had directly blasted the two corpses to pieces.

"Can you stand this smell?"

Qian Shui waved his hand, looking like he couldn't bear it any longer, and at the same time put away the soul bone. His question, which he already knew the answer to, earned him resentful looks from the two titled individuals.

Qian Shui, of course, still couldn't understand. With a wave of his hand, he opened all the doors and windows, making sure the indoor air was fresh and even making sure not to blow it towards Bai Chenxiang.

"I said, you can stand outside! Or at least open the window to let some air in!"

"Alright, Tang San, come with me!"

At this moment, under the angry glares of the other three, Tang San smiled and bowed to Qian Shui with an air of ecstatic joy, saying, "Yes! Your Majesty, the Immortal!"

Chapter 248 Tang San's Demise, Qian Shui's Peril, The Opening of the Door [6000 words]

"The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire?!"

Tang San always thought that Qian Shui would value him highly, but he never expected her to value him to this extent.

In a world where the strong prey on the weak, murder doesn't require evidence. Once Qian Shuishui recounts what happened, everyone will believe her to some extent, not to mention the attack she launched before leaving.

Yu Tianheng was initially trying to defend Tang San, insisting it was an accident, but Flander was the clearest-headed person. He was also the closest to Tang San and knew exactly what Yu Xiaogang and Tang San had been arguing about.

It was Flander himself who told Yu Xiaogang the news that Tang San had joined the Soul Guidance Department; otherwise, it's unknown how long they could have kept it a secret.

Therefore, Tang San's motives, the conditions for killing, and the entire plan became clear. After being explained, even Yu Tianheng had no choice but to believe it.

The only flaw is the lack of evidence. Apart from Qian Shuishui's one-sided account, no one has any evidence to say that Tang San did this. All the surface phenomena have been led to the conclusion that it was an accident.

Tang San seized upon this point and, with the added intimidation of the two Title Douluos, made Flander hesitate to act rashly. He even took the initiative to restrain the enraged Yu Tianheng and Liu Erlong, which is why Tang San has survived to this day.

The only thing that couldn't be said out loud was that Qian Shui, also known as Qian Renxue, only restricted them from leaving before the end of the elite competition preliminaries, without saying that anyone couldn't die.

Yu Tianheng would not have gotten into trouble no matter what, after all, he was Yu Yuanzhen's most talented grandson and the captain of the Royal Fighting Team.

Neither Xue Qinghe and his wife, nor Yin Jin, could allow Yu Tianheng to die.

But this did not include Tang San himself, so he spent these days in fear and trembling, waiting for Qian Shui's arrival amidst the torment.

Tang San had no idea that Qian Shui would take him directly to this treasure-gathering place recorded in the Xuan Tian Bao Lu.

At this moment, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye was basically a hot pot full of ingredients, densely covering the entire area. The only somewhat out-of-place element was a huge Blue Silver Grass with golden patterns.

"Chenxiang, go inside and sit down. Someone will take care of you."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Completely stunned by the strange situation of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Tang San unconsciously followed Qian Shui to the Blue Silver Grass that he found strange.

Qian Shui took out a watering can from his spatial soul tool and watered the Blue Silver Grass. At the same time, he said indifferently, "Master-killer! I heard you were determined to see me, even at the cost of losing your soul power and martial soul. Interesting. Although your affairs have nothing to do with me, you still have to give me a reason to protect you."

Qian Shui was casual, but Tang San dared not be careless. He felt that Qian Shui deliberately sent Bai Chenxiang away so that the two of them could talk about something that could not be told to outsiders: "Your Majesty, just based on the fact that neither of us were originally from this world!"

The reason I was so sure that Qian Shui would come was because the fact that I had used Ghost Shadow Step to dodge and indirectly killed Yu Xiaogang was big enough that Qian Shui would definitely pay attention to it no matter how busy she was.

At that time, everything that does not belong to this world, such as hidden weapons that might not be of concern to him, will be noticed by Qian Shui.

If this is the case, then Tang San will definitely have a chance to be summoned by Qian Shui.

He had imagined the meeting countless times: whether he would be taken away, in some secluded place, or questioned on the spot—all of these were highly possible.

Unexpectedly, Qian Shui led him to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, a treasure trove. This house was clearly Qian Shui's residence.

Tang San thought to himself: This clearly shows that they value his results very much!

However, the peculiar blue silver grass that had been swaying in the wind suddenly stopped moving. Qian Shui touched the golden leaves, seemingly to soothe it.

"Interesting. With your hidden weapons? You're not good enough."

A mature adult must understand the exchange of interests, and Tang San is no exception. He must demonstrate his value sufficiently, but he cannot reveal all his secrets.

"Your Majesty, what I have shown to the public are merely the most basic hidden weapons. Look, these are the blueprints I drew from memory, this is the Peacock Feather, this is the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles, and this is the Buddha's Wrath Lotus! These are the finest masterpieces of the Tang Clan's hidden weapons!"

"The Tang Clan of Bashu? You mean the ones who do assassinations?"

"So you knew all along, senior!"

Upon hearing Qian Shui's implicit admission, Tang San was overjoyed, even changing "Your Majesty" to "Senior".

"Tang Clan...Tang Clan...Do you know how to use the Pill Devouring Technique?"

As Qian Shui spoke, he quickly flipped through the blueprints Tang San handed him. He didn't care about anything else; the key was the production of gunpowder, the weapon that would change the nature of warfare.

Tang San: "Huh?"

"It's a kind of poisonous gas, said to be the Tang Clan's ultimate hidden weapon technique, specifically targeting the meridians. Anyone hit by it will undoubtedly die without exception."

Tang San shook his head. He didn't know that his Tang Clan had such methods. "Senior, you may not know this, but the number one hidden weapon technique in the Tang Clan is Guanyin's Tears. Its characteristic is that it ignores defense and never misses."

"Oh, that Xuan Tian Bao Lu? Let me take a look."