Douluo: Legend of the Holy Land

Chapter 55 The Conversation Between the Two

Qian Renxue remained calm as she watched Xiao Yu descend from the sky. Their eyes met, and for a moment, an extremely quiet silence fell between them.

"Should I address you as Your Highness the Crown Prince, or something else, like Your Highness the Holy Maiden?"

After a long silence, Xiao Yu finally broke the stillness with his voice.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's pupils dilated sharply, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "I don't understand what you're talking about?"

"Is it pointless for you to talk like that?"

Xiao Yu shrugged indifferently: "Soul sensing is mutual. What you can sense, I can also sense. You can't hide it from me."

Qian Renxue's expression changed slightly. She turned to the two people behind her and said, "Uncle Snake Spear, Uncle Porcupine, you two go and keep watch on the outer perimeter. Do not allow anyone to approach this place!"

Xiao Yu also spoke calmly, "Milo, Aiolia, you two go outside and keep an eye on things!"

The four titled Douluo followed orders, each occupying a corner in the southeast, northwest, and southwest, keeping an eye on the approaching figures while also remaining vigilant against those on the other side.

"Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"

After the four left, Qian Renxue suddenly revealed a playful smile: "Let me tell you, my soul power is already close to level sixty; killing you is more than enough!"

"Since I dare to stay here, I must have a trump card to save my life!"

Xiao Yu remained calm: "Besides, we're both intelligent people. What good would killing me do you?"

Qian Renxue smiled slightly: "Isn't eliminating a potential powerful enemy a great benefit enough?"

"Why do you think I'll be your future enemy instead of a powerful ally?"

Xiao Yu said calmly, "Don't forget, just a few days ago, I helped you get away with things in front of Ning Fengzhi. If I had told the truth then, given Ning Fengzhi's shrewdness, do you think he wouldn't have noticed anything? Sword Douluo was right next to you then. So, it seems I saved your life. And now, the moment we meet, you're shouting at your savior to kill him. Isn't that a bit ungrateful?"

"you..."

Qian Renxue was speechless for a moment, and after a long while, she finally spoke softly, "How did you guess my identity?"

Xiao Yu, naturally, couldn't reveal his prophetic abilities from the original story, so he readily fabricated a lie: "It's not too difficult. Even if the Heaven Dou royal family had that swan spirit, they wouldn't be able to resonate with my spirit even in ten thousand years. Since you're an imposter, you must have infiltrated the Heaven Dou royal family from a hostile force. The subordinate kingdoms and duchies wouldn't dare, but the Star Luo Empire might. However, considering you can command two Title Douluos, your position within the forces behind you must be quite high. The Star Luo Empire's White Tiger spirit and the Empress's Netherworld Cat spirit don't meet the criteria for spirit resonance with me. All things considered, only the Spirit Hall remains."

Although my Nine Star Palace has been in seclusion for many years, it doesn't mean we've closed our eyes and ears to worldly affairs. I still have some understanding of the Six-Winged Angel Inherited Martial Soul of the Spirit Hall's Pope lineage.

"Why didn't you expose me in front of Ning Fengzhi before?"

Qian Renxue asked another question.

Xiao Yu said nonchalantly, "Why would I expose you? What does this have to do with me? Is Xue Ye my father or Ning Fengzhi my father?"

That makes a lot of sense!

Qian Renxue was momentarily speechless, both amused and exasperated: "Just because of this?"

"Not entirely!"

Xiao Yu said calmly, "Compared to those incompetent nobles in the Heaven Dou Empire, I don't think it's a bad thing for you to be in charge! Ever since I stepped into Heaven Dou City, I've heard so much about His Highness's wisdom that I'm practically sick of it!"

Qian Renxue asked with some curiosity, "Aren't you bothered that my methods of usurping the country are dishonorable?"

Xiao Yu shook his head: "It's normal for great powers to compete using any means necessary. Moreover, the ruling class of the Heavenly Dou Empire is utterly corrupt, and the common people are exploited by officials at all levels, leading to unbearable suffering. The germs of corruption have penetrated deep into the marrow of the Heavenly Dou Empire. Even without you, you would have been replaced by someone else sooner or later."

Six-winged angels are the representatives of the angelic gods on earth, representing light and holiness. I believe you will do even better than them!

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue revealed a captivating smile: "Since you think so highly of me, would you be interested in joining the Spirit Hall to help me?"

After a pause, Qian Renxue continued, "I can promise you that if the Nine Star Palace is willing to join the Spirit Hall, it will have the highest level of autonomy. You will still be responsible for all sect affairs, and the Spirit Hall will not interfere!"

"I refuse!"

Xiao Yu shook his head and resolutely refused, saying, "Your Highness, I have such high hopes for you, yet you're thinking about how to annex my sect. That's not fair!"

That's not what I meant!

Qian Renxue hurriedly retorted, "My promise is true. As long as you are willing to join, apart from being officially recognized as the Spirit Hall, everything else will remain the same as before."

"Your Highness, if you wish to discuss cooperation with me, then we can have a proper discussion. But if you intend to acquire me, then I apologize for my rudeness and will take my leave now!"

Xiao Yu has his own plans for the future and development. The independence of the Nine Star Palace is his bottom line, which he will not tolerate. He will never accept any form of annexation. Moreover, Qian Renxue speaks with conviction now, but who can guarantee what will happen in the future? Furthermore, can she really control Bibi Dong?

Seeing Xiao Yu's resolute attitude, Qian Renxue realized that her suggestion was somewhat unrealistic, so she stopped insisting: "Cooperation? How do you want to discuss cooperation?"

Xiao Yu was immediately speechless, gritting his teeth as he said, "Big sister, if I remember correctly, you're the one who came to see me, right? You didn't come here without thinking things through, did you?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's face showed a hint of embarrassment. Realizing that her disguise might be discovered by Xiao Yu, she was eager to find Xiao Yu to get to the bottom of things.

However, because of his business dealings with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School regarding soul tools, Ning Fengzhi would often wander around with Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo, making it impossible for Qian Renxue to find an opportunity to avoid talking to Xiao Yu without Ning Fengzhi's knowledge.

After finally securing a deal between the Nine Star Palace and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Xiao Yu was about to leave. Without a second thought, she made up an excuse to leave the palace and chase after him, not really considering what would happen after they met.

This silly girl!

Xiao Yu was speechless. This woman could be quite shrewd and calculating when she was clever, but she could also be surprisingly stupid. No wonder the Spirit Hall's vast fortune was ultimately squandered by this mother and daughter.

With a helpless sigh, Xiao Yu suggested, "How about this, let's make a temporary agreement. I promise not to reveal your identity to anyone, and you need to use your status as the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire to provide certain conveniences to my sect within the Heavenly Dou Empire. Establishing a good cooperative relationship with my Nine Star Palace would be something Emperor Xue Ye would be happy to see."

"good!"

Qian Renxue thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

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