Douluo Continent: Protector Qian Renxue, Martial Soul: Dark Demon Dragon

Chapter 20 Heavenly Dou Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe

The exquisitely crafted wooden door slowly opened, and instantly, the bright lights came into view. Then, a clean and spacious room appeared before one's eyes. There was no clutter or disorder in the room; instead, it appeared simple and orderly.

In the very center of the room, there was a perfectly crafted orange desk, its exquisite workmanship unparalleled. On this desk were numerous, neatly arranged documents.

Opposite the orange desk sat a rather young blond man, dressed in luxurious gold attire. The fabric of the clothing was delicate and soft, and the workmanship was exquisite. Every detail perfectly showcased his unparalleled extraordinary temperament and noble status.

The blond man's appearance was simply stunning. His features were exquisitely refined, perfectly complementing each other without any flaws. The heroic spirit emanating from his brows was extremely pleasing to the eye and brought joy to the viewer.

At this moment, the blond man seemed completely unaware of Lin Xiao's presence, focusing all his energy on processing the manuscript, as if the things around him had nothing to do with him, and he was completely immersed in his own world.

Lin Xiao silently watched Xue Qinghe, who was diligently working on the manuscript, filled with doubt and confusion. He wondered to himself, "Why didn't Xue notice my arrival at all? Is it because she's too focused? But isn't this a bit too much concentration?"

While processing the manuscript, Xue Qinghe would occasionally glance at Lin Xiao, who was standing not far from her desk, but she didn't pay any attention to him. It wasn't until she had completely finished processing the manuscript that she began to seriously examine the unfamiliar young man in front of her!

Xue Qinghe placed his elbows steadily on the desk, his hands naturally clasped together in front of him, his eyes extremely indifferent as he quietly scrutinized the uninvited guest before him!

Looking at Xue Qinghe's extremely indifferent and emotionless eyes, Lin Xiao's heart suddenly skipped a beat. That look was as if he were looking at a complete stranger, or even an enemy!

The excitement, the thrill, the joy that had filled his heart crumbled instantly upon meeting that utterly indifferent gaze, and cracks began to appear in his rock-solid Dao heart.

Lin Xiao could no longer maintain his composure and calmness. He originally thought that he had reached the level of a Super Douluo and that from now on, nothing would ever happen that would make him panic.

However, it seems that this is not the case now. Cracks have appeared in my rock-solid Dao heart, and my heart seems to be gradually starting to panic, especially when I see that indifferent gaze, it becomes even stronger, and I feel a kind of suffocation.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but wonder if it was because he had been in seclusion for many years, and even when he came out of seclusion, he would only obtain a spirit ring and then return to the Spirit Hall to continue his seclusion, without ever visiting Qian Renxue.

Even when she left the Spirit Hall to carry out her plan to seize the country in the unfamiliar Heaven Dou Empire, he did not appear by her side to encourage or inspire her. And now, that indifferent look in her eyes is perhaps a sign of her resentment towards him.

Just as Lin Xiao was about to speak, Xue Qinghe spoke first.

"To be able to break through so many defenses, reach this place, defeat two powerful Soul Masters who have reached the Soul Saint level, and more than a hundred members of the Royal Guard Knights, you are undoubtedly the most outstanding and powerful among all the assassins I have ever encountered." Xue Qinghe looked at the 'assassin' in front of him with a cold expression and a calm tone.

That aloof expression seemed capable of freezing everything around him into frost, and his calm tone, though devoid of any ripples, contained an extreme chill!

"As an assassin who came to kill me, you should be truly proud to have come before me!" Xue Qinghe said with a faint smile.

Lin Xiao stared at Xue Qinghe for a moment before snapping back to reality. That extremely indifferent gaze was not directed at him, but rather at the assassin. Over the years, his appearance had undergone tremendous changes.

In fact, his features from his childhood are completely unrecognizable, not to mention that he is now dressed in clothes that are very distinctive.

After figuring out the reason, Lin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. His Dao heart, which had been as hard as a rock, was instantly restored. The feeling of palpitation disappeared completely, and the feeling of tightness in his chest vanished in an instant.

Thankfully, Xiaoxue didn't hold any grudges against him.

The extreme sense of drop, like being suddenly between a mountain peak and a valley, was overwhelming. First, you go up abruptly, and then you plummet down in an instant. Luckily, it was a misunderstanding, and Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel relieved.

Looking at Lin Xiao, whose expression was calm and composed even when facing a powerful assassin, showing no sign of panic, Xue Qinghe instantly began to form his own ideas.

"Xue Qinghe, Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, the fact that I, an assassin, was able to break through so many defenses to stand before you is proof enough of my strength. Aren't you afraid? This is a matter of life and death, yet I haven't detected the slightest sign of panic in your expression."

Lin Xiao's tone was full of amusement. Since everyone in the Crown Prince's residence regarded him as an assassin, he decided to play the role of an assassin seriously.

"To be honest, with you right in front of me, I could easily kill the future emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire right now. Frankly, that feeling is wonderful~" Lin Xiao said with a cold laugh.

"There's no doubt you possess that ability. However, do you truly dare to kill me? Even if you yourself are not afraid of death, aren't you worried about the safety of those around you?"

"Look at your age, not much different from mine. If I were to truly die at your hands, do you think you could leave here unscathed? Could you leave the Heaven Dou Empire without incident? It's utterly absurd and laughable!"

"What you are facing right now is not just me personally, but the entire vast Heaven Dou Empire! For your age, you possess such great strength, yet you choose to become an assassin, hiding in those dark corners, like a rat that never sees the light."

"It's a tremendous waste of your talent, a complete squandering of your potential! Why not join my ranks, serve me, and together we'll explore the vast, magnificent, and breathtaking landscape!"

(End of this chapter)