Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

"Ah~ I'm going to die, I'm going to die! I just finished eating!" Feng Jingyi's face was flushed, and she relaxed completely. "Xiao Shui, you really are~ always surprising!"

"Yes, Xiao Shui, she can play the piano, sing, and cook. She has such a good theoretical foundation and strong skills. Is there really anything in the world that she can't do?" Chen Sha also exclaimed, counting on her fingers.

"I can't have children~"

"Pfft~" "Hahaha~"

If it were Earth, someone would definitely reply to him: That's not necessarily true.

"What are you looking at~" Qian Renxue stared at him without smiling, which made Qian Shui feel a little uneasy.

"Hey~" Qian Renxue suddenly laughed and said to Feng Jingyi, "He wants to marry you and have you bear him a child..."

"Hey hey hey! Class monitor, don't listen to her nonsense. Her brain must have been slammed in a door when she left home today!"

Qian Shui covered Qian Renxue's mouth and led her to the stream.

Chapter 41 Changes

Qian Renxue, like a golden butterfly, was pulled aside by Qian Shui and whispered among herself.

"Hey, what are you doing?! You can't just tell everyone what we were joking about!"

"But you clearly wanted to, and today you were even staring at her butt!"

"Shh~ You little girl, really~ I'll teach you a lesson when we get back!"

Qian Shui poked Qian Renxue's head, exasperated. Then, with a quick, dramatic change of expression, she put on a smiling face and said to the two bewildered older girls, "Hahaha, class monitor, time to pack up! We'll get scolded if we don't go back soon!"

Feng Jingyi is the type with high emotional intelligence. She noticed Qian Shui's embarrassment but didn't make things difficult for him.

"Alright, I'm full. I was planning to do some exercise tonight, but I think I'll go back and meditate to try and break through sooner." Feng Jingyi stretched, her beautiful figure on full display. "Let's go, Sasha~ to find your Brother Yu~"

"Little Breeze~"

Watching the two walk away, Qian Shui began to pack her things.

"Xiao Feng, do you think Xiao Shui likes you?"

"Don't talk nonsense, it's obvious that the child is joking." Feng Jingyi turned around and glanced back.

"But~"

"Oh, no buts! How old is he? You don't want to set me up with him, do you?"

"No, no, it's just that I think Xiao Shui really likes you~"

"That's just a younger brother's affection for his older sister!"

"Okay~"

……

"Hey Miss, what's wrong with you lately? Why are you always so concerned about my marriage?" Qian Shui asked while washing dishes in the stream.

"Shouldn't we care?"

"Haven't I already said I'm only 9 years old? We're so young, we should be more concerned about cultivation matters, why are we thinking about this?"

“But you’ll have to get married sooner or later, right? Feng Jingyi is a good choice! She’s from the Wind Sword Sect, and you love swords, so it’s definitely a good match!” Qian Renxue handed Qian Shui some cutlery. “If you’re willing, just say the word, and I can ask my father to help you propose marriage!”

Qian Shui turned to look at Qian Renxue, genuinely puzzled. What was wrong with her? "The three beauties of Shrek Academy are still waiting for me! Besides, wouldn't it be better to marry you when you grow up?"

"Why don't you get married!" Qian Shui teased.

The only response he received was the little girl's silence.

"What's wrong? If I'm going to get married, you'll have to get married too."

"No, I will definitely inherit my father's position in the future, and then my grandfather's. And my father will definitely have more children."

If things had unfolded normally, and Qian Xunji hadn't died, things would indeed have turned out as Qian Renxue had predicted. However, Qian Shui knew the ending, so he didn't want to delve deeper into this topic.

"Tsk tsk, our Pope Qian Renxue is so great! When you come to rule the Spirit Hall, don't forget me. I'll just be a minister who does nothing, and life will be so comfortable!"

"Really? Xiao Shui, you're willing to assist me?"

"Of course~ The Spirit Hall is the most powerful force on the continent. If it doesn't support you, where else would it go?" Qian Shui picked up the washed plates, stood up and wiggled her bottom. "Let's go, we're almost done washing."

Qian Renxue silently followed Qian Shui, her little head also filled with many things, such as Qian Shui's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul.

Because she understood that Qian Shui was free. In fact, as long as he wanted, the Spirit Hall could not confine him at all. Especially after returning from Xingdou, Qian Shui's heart seemed to have flown to the outside world. He no longer told her everything or did everything with her like before.

"Xiao Shui, will you really always be here?"

"Hey little girl, what's wrong with you? Why are you frowning so deeply?"

Looking at Qian Renxue, now a young girl, Qian Shui felt as if he were seeing the angelic goddess Qian Renxue from his memories, noble and holy. He used to call her his wife, but now, the one in front of him was just a child.

"Honestly, I was only gone for three years, and now I'm back. You can't run away now, even if you wanted to. Your mom's keeping such a close eye on me, she even sent Ghost Douluo to watch over me!"

Qian Shui only thought of her as a child who was afraid of leaving him alone, after all, Qian Shui also noticed her loneliness.

'Sigh, at worst I'll just go to the Heavenly Battle with her, it's not a big deal. Let's plan ahead for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School~' The otaku is easily swayed, and if Qian Renxue just needs to be a little soft-hearted, he definitely won't be able to resist.

"Well, let's go home."

"Let's go. I was thinking of running a couple of laps, but I've eaten too much and have no desire to move at all. Let's just go back and shoot some arrows instead." "By the way, would you be the Pope?"

Qian Shui deliberately steered the conversation toward the rulers.

"What's so difficult about that? It's just chatting with those uncles and elders!" Qian Renxue straightened her back confidently.

"Hey, you're pretty proud of yourself! Didn't you just say you wanted me to marry the class monitor? I thought you actually knew!"

"Isn't that right? And what does it have to do with who you marry?"

"Of course there's a connection, it's called political maneuvering! The so-called Pope is the person who controls power at the center of power, the supreme ruler of the Spirit Hall's forces. The existence of this position is to maximize the interests of the group he belongs to."

For example, if you want me to marry the class monitor, the real logic behind it is to use the marriage to bind the Wind Sword Sect, which the class monitor is associated with, to me. And since I am a member of the Spirit Hall, naturally the power behind the class monitor will be bound to the Spirit Hall.

This is a very simple logic of power.

Qian Shui said it was simple, but Qian Renxue was completely baffled.

"Is it that complicated? I just think you like her, and you want to marry her!"

"...You really need to be taught a lesson!"

Whether or not to get married is another matter, but Qian Shui said, "How can this be?" No wonder the Heaven Dou Plan failed. It turns out she went there without understanding anything at all. She relied entirely on her own understanding of power politics, and after more than ten years, she still hadn't fully grasped the situation, and was shattered by Tang San's single blow.

There are too many things one can do in the position of Crown Prince. The Heavenly Dou Empire doesn't even have a title. In just over ten years, he could easily usurp the emperor's power. In the end, he was forced to kill and seize the throne. It was truly a lowly position.

I talked to Qian Renxue the whole way. I really need to give this naive girl a good lesson during this time, otherwise even if I go with her, I won't be able to stop her from doing stupid things.

……

Time flies, and Feng Jingyi quickly broke through level 40. Under the influence and advice of Qian Shui, she hunted an 8000-year-old Wind Bamboo as her fourth ring, a strengthening skill that adds sharpness and speed. She no longer pursued the mage-like skills of the Wind Sword Sect, but focused on developing her own usage techniques.

After that, Feng Jingyi was promoted to the Soul Master level class, focusing on practical combat. She didn't have much time to hang out with Qian Shui anymore. Life was tough. Qian Shui sighed, "Such a beautiful girl, gone just like that."

At the same time, Bibi Dong led her team back to Wuhun City. As expected, the champion of this year's competition was still Wuhun Hall, and their return was met with cheers from all sides.

This has nothing to do with Qian Shui. During this time, he was busy planning the Heaven Dou Empire, collecting information and educating Qian Renxue. He didn't even go to the Soul Arena.

Soon, the New Year arrived in Douluo Continent, and the Martial Soul Academy also went on holiday. As time came to the year 2630 of the Douluo Calendar, a sense of impending doom filled Qian Shui's heart!

Meanwhile, news of Tang Hao and the 100,000-year-old soul beast also appeared in Wuhun City!

Holding the lamb, Qian Shui gazed out the window: "Is it finally about to begin?"

Chapter 42 Youthful Inexperience

Qian Shui was filled with worry and anxiety. He knew the plot and even knew that Tang Hao would not absorb Ah Yin's 100,000-year-old soul bone.

According to many experts, this is a resource that can be obtained, but in reality, it is very difficult to acquire.

He had considered the possibilities of his current situation and concluded that he couldn't even leave Wuhun City. He was always being watched by high-level soul masters and had no chance to act alone.

Moreover, he couldn't keep up with the attack on Tang Hao, nor did he dare to. The strength of a Title Douluo was worlds apart from his current strength. Even if he went and caught up with the heavily injured Tang Hao, Tang Hao would have the ability to find him and the power to kill him.

Secondly, even if one manages to evade the detection of a Title Douluo's spiritual power, follow him to the place where he replanted Ah Yin's seed, and successfully obtain these two items while he is not paying attention, there is no guarantee that one will live to use them.

And if nothing unexpected happens, Qian Daoliu will personally hunt down Tang Hao in order to cover up the truth. How long will he follow him?

The more fundamental reality is that Qian Shui could not possibly escape silently; someone was watching him.

Therefore, this idea had to be abandoned, and Qian Shui was planning to go to Tian Dou City with Qian Renxue. This was relatively simple; as long as Qian Renxue brought it up, Qian Shui would be taken along, and his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul was a very useful tool.

Therefore, these anxieties were reflected in his interactions with the little girl.

"Xiaoxue, let me tell you, if I become your minister in the future, you must ask for my opinion more often. You are too naive, and you might be fooled."

Qian Renxue held her head in her hands. Qian Shui had been bombarding her with grand theories about rulers every day for the past few weeks, and she was almost going crazy. Besides, she hated listening to grand theories the most.

"Hmph, I'm not taking you with me, you're so annoying, all you do is keep talking and talking!"

"Hey! Who told you to be so stupid? You still don't understand after all this explanation!"

Exactly, who likes chanting scriptures? It's a good thing they didn't beat you up.

Qian Shui bombarded Qian Renxue with her political skills every day. The young girl really didn't understand this kind of thing. The more she talked, the more she felt like a fool. Even though she felt more at ease, it was like going back to her childhood when Qian Shui talked and she was just there to listen.

But the story they told back then was about a story, while this one is about politics; they're completely different!

"Alright, alright, go back to sleep. I also need to go back and organize some documents."

"Okay~"

There was nothing Qian Shui could do; the other person wouldn't listen. He could only hope that things would turn around once he got to Tian Dou City. He still needed to plan how he would make his entrance, otherwise it would be too abrupt.

"Sigh, online politics and practical application are two completely different things!"

Back in his room, Qian Shui felt a bit dizzy and disoriented. He immediately sent his primordial spirit and martial soul out of his body to continue thinking about the problem, writing and drawing on paper while resting with his eyes closed, thus maintaining his state of cultivating soul power.

However, not long after, there was some noise from Qian Renxue's room next door.

"Xiao Shui... Xiao Shui! Come here~" Qian Renxue's voice trembled slightly, as if she was afraid of something.

"There aren't any rats or cockroaches here?"

This was the first time such a thing had happened. In Qian Shui's mind, a girl would be afraid of insects or something like that. However, there were a bunch of Title Douluos next door, so how could they have such a thing?

Controlling her faintly glowing spirit, Qian Shui passed through the wall and saw Qian Renxue curled up in bed wrapped in a blanket.