Douluo Continent: Peerless Angel Qian Renxue.

Chapter 83 The Holy Maiden must have had a deeper meaning in doing this, right?

Xu Tianran sat in his wheelchair, pacing anxiously back and forth in the Qingse Hotel room.

This was his fifth consecutive day here. He had been turned away the first two times, but finally, on the third day, he encountered Long Xiaoyao. The Dark Holy Dragon naturally recognized the Crown Prince of the Sun Moon Empire, and invited him to the eighth floor of the hotel, which was the floor below the top floor.

"Why hasn't Uncle Long given us a definite answer yet!" He skillfully manipulated the wheelchair with his fingers.

"Your Highness, please calm down. Perhaps Senior Long did not deceive you." Shadow Douluo Xue Chen, Xu Tianran's personal bodyguard, was hidden in the shadows of the room.

"From Senior Long's words, it seems that the Supreme Leader of the State Religion brought that girl back to headquarters for the coronation ceremony of the Holy Maiden. This person must be extremely important," Xue Chen said in a deep voice.

This titled Douluo was Xu Tianran's second most trusted person; the first was naturally Ju Zi. However, Ju Zi usually studied at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, so she couldn't be by his side all the time.

"That's why I'm a little worried!" Xu Tianran said. "Uncle Chen, you are one of the people I trust the most, so there's no need to hide anything from you. We've also visited the leader of the State Religion, Zhongli, but he doesn't seem to know much about this matter either."

Xue Chen paused, then thought for a moment: "Perhaps it's related to the Holy Maiden's martial spirit? After all, you know about the State Religion. A martial spirit similar to the sun appearing in a dark place would probably bring disaster. And this person might be a pawn of the Supreme Master or something, very important, so I took him away first."

Xu Tianran had actually considered this matter, just as Xue Chen had said. However, Xu Tianran was simply too anxious. It was true that he was the crown prince of the Sun Moon Empire, but his martial soul was not the sun, but the Purple Radiance Annihilation Dragon.

In a sense, his lineage was a collateral branch of the legitimate Sun Moon Empire, while Xu He's lineage was the legitimate one. It was only because of the inaction of Xu He's lineage that he incurred the prejudice of most of the empire's ministers and retainers that Xu Tianran's father had the opportunity to take his place.

For example, Kong Deming, the Silver Moon Douluo, is considered a pioneer of soul guidance technology in this generation of the Sun Moon Empire. Naturally, he dislikes Xu He's lineage, which tries to hinder the development of soul guidance devices. He is loyal to the Sun Moon Empire, and who the royal family is is not important.

However, the support of ministers and worshippers could not change the faith of the people of the Sun and Moon Empire. The Sun Martial Soul had held a position of faith in the Sun and Moon Empire for thousands of years, which is why the Xu family was able to sit firmly on the throne.

Although no one has yet come forward to criticize the martial spirit of Xu Tianran's lineage, as time goes by, people will always miss the sun of the past.

Moreover, for Xu Tianran, if he could gain the support of this "Holy Maiden of the State Religion," his position as crown prince would be more secure, thus silencing the gossips of those idle people.

He was an extremely ambitious man. In his heart, there were only two things: the ability to conquer the entire continent and restore humanity. He was willing to give up anything for these two goals.

Including the oranges she currently trusts the most.

"Forget it! We've been waiting here for three days already, let's just wait a little longer!" Xu Tianran sighed. "Although there are still things to deal with at the Crown Prince's Palace, they're nothing compared to this girl!"

Shadow Douluo Xue Chen did not respond to this, because his mission was only to protect Xu Tianran's safety, not to get involved in his other political affairs.

Two more days passed.

Xu Tianran doesn't stay here all the time; he chooses to spend half a day here each day waiting, and spends the rest of the time going back to handle other matters.

That day, there was a knock on his door.

Shadow Douluo Xue Chen flashed to the door and asked in a low voice, "Who is this?"

"I am the Dark Holy Dragon," came Long Xiaoyao's voice.

Shadow Douluo quickly opened the door, bowed slightly, and then disappeared back into the darkness.

"Uncle Long!" Xu Tianran, in his wheelchair, bowed slightly to show his respect.

"Little Xu, you don't need to be so polite with me." Long Xiaoyao walked in. "The Holy Maiden should be back soon. You've been running around these past few days, haven't you?"

Xu Tianran knew that the person before him was a level 99 Limit Douluo. Although he spoke amiably, Xu Tianran dared not be disrespectful at the moment. As for what would happen after he ascended the throne... well, that was hard to say.

"Uncle Long, you're flattering me. You're Tianran's elder and also my godmother's old friend." The necessary formalities had to be observed, and then Xu Tianran asked the most important question: "Uncle Long, could you please introduce me to that Holy Maiden?"

Long Xiaoyao nodded: "That's naturally not a problem. However, her position within the sect is equivalent to mine, so... you understand?"

Xu Tianran was secretly taken aback. Within the state religion, Long Xiaoyao was second only to the emperor, and even the Grand Preceptor, the leader of the Holy Spirit Sect, dared not disrespect him. Only Ye Xishui could surpass him.

Now this mysterious saintess is actually on the same level as Long Xiaoyao?

"I understand." Xu Tianran bowed slightly. "I will do my best. If I cannot gain the favor of the Holy Maiden, it would be my honor to catch a glimpse of her beauty."

"Mm." Long Xiaoyao nodded.

Time passed by, and after about half an hour, Long Xiaoyao stood up.

"Xiao Xu, come with me. As for Shadow Douluo, please rest here for a moment," Long Xiaoyao said. "Not just anyone can go up to the top floor."

Upon hearing this, Shadow Douluo's expression darkened, and he immediately moved behind Xu Tianran: "Your Highness."

"Uncle Chen! Don't worry! I'm just going to the National Religion to discuss some things. With Uncle Long and my godmother there, what danger could I possibly be in?" Xu Tianran didn't seem to care much and said cheerfully, displaying a rather bold and independent spirit.

"This..." Shadow Douluo hesitated for a moment, but after seeing Xu Tianran's expression, he sighed, "Senior Long, then I'll leave it to you!"

Long Xiaoyao hummed in agreement and led Xu Tianran to the top floor. They weren't in Qian Renxue's previous room, but rather into Long Xiaoyao's private bedroom.

Inside the room, the girl seemed unaware that the door had been opened; she was enthusiastically feeding several pigeons with corn kernels on the terrace.

Is this the Sun Goddess I saw on the Soul Guidance Recording Screen? She looks no different from an ordinary little girl. Xu Tianran thought to himself.

Long Xiaoyao coughed softly.

Qian Renxue clapped her hands, and the flock of pigeons flew away with cooing sounds. Then she turned around and saw Long Xiaoyao and Xu Tianran sitting in a wheelchair.

"Uncle Long." She smiled faintly. Ever since she recognized Ye Xishui as her teacher, she changed her address for Long Xiaoyao from "Lord Long" to "Uncle Long." Although she had seriously considered whether to call him "Grandpa Long" like Shen Yuanyi, she clearly did not want to.

In her heart, her grandfather was only Qian Daoliu and those worshippers.

"This is His Highness the Crown Prince of the Sun Moon Empire, and also Xi Shui's godson. In a sense, you are from the same lineage," Long Xiaoyao said with a smile, introducing the disabled man beside him to Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue exclaimed in surprise, "So it's His Highness the Crown Prince! I was so rude for not greeting you earlier!"

Xu Tianran immediately put on a professional smile and nodded to Qian Renxue: "Your Highness is too kind. Ever since you showed off your skills in the trial grounds, I have been wanting to meet you."

Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback. Good heavens, he's an actor too! She had no doubt that the Crown Prince in front of her had likely secured his position through some special means, just like she had done when she played Xue Qinghe.

And there might be a reason why he came to find me.

"I am truly flattered that Your Highness has taken the time out of your busy schedule to visit my daughter," Qian Renxue said with a slight bow.

Seeing this, Xu Tianran couldn't help but feel a little smug. After all, she was still just a young girl. When she encountered someone as powerful as herself, didn't she have to lower her stance? So what if she was the Holy Maiden of the State Religion?

Qian Renxue's divine sense had already enveloped Xu Tianran, and Long Xiaoyao also sensed it, but did not stop her.

After all, the Holy Spirit Cult and the Sun Moon Empire are just accomplices who collude and exploit each other. Her Highness must have her reasons for doing this.

(End of this chapter)