Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Clay, the Creator of All Things

"Xue'er, it seems that the two elders, Qianjun Jiangmo, have been in seclusion for more than a year now, haven't they?" Lu Yan, who had his eyes closed, suddenly spoke.

"Judging by the time, they should have broken through long ago."

Upon hearing this, an embarrassed expression appeared on Qian Renxue's beautiful face.

"The two elders have indeed made a breakthrough, but some things have delayed them for a while."

"Oh? What is it? Is it more important than protecting you, the young master?" Lu Yan opened his eyes and asked with interest.

"Well, well, the main reason is that after I break through to the Soul Saint realm, I no longer need to trouble the two of you to make offerings to them!"

Qian Renxue's gaze wandered, and she hesitated before her expression turned serious: "Yes, that's right, that's exactly it."

However, Qian Renxue was met with Lu Yan's meaningful gaze, which seemed to say, "I'm listening, keep making things up."

"Really?" Lu Yan turned to the side and reached out to tickle Qian Renxue's ticklish spot.

"Hahaha, it tickles!" Qian Renxue couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Little Lu, stop fooling around!" Qian Renxue begged for mercy, but Lu Yan remained unmoved.

So, Qian Renxue reached out and tickled Lu Yan's ticklish spot.

The two of them started making a ruckus on the bed.

In the end, Lu Yan proved to be more skilled and subdued Qian Renxue, pinning her beneath him.

The two locked eyes, their breathing quickening.

The atmosphere became ambiguous at that moment.

However, it was Lu Yan who broke the ambiguous atmosphere by speaking first.

"Is it because of the Spirit Hall's relief efforts in Xingluo?" Lu Yan asked with a smile.

"Hmm." This time, Qian Renxue didn't try to hide anything.

Actually, thinking about it, how could such a thing be kept from Lu Yan? It's just that our relationship didn't progress to this point back then.

Because of her somewhat self-serving behavior, Qian Renxue felt a little guilty and was embarrassed to mention it to Lu Yan.

“I knew you guys would pull some dirty tricks,” Lu Yan whispered in Qian Renxue’s ear.

"Huh?" Qian Renxue was taken aback, then suddenly realized, "You had already foreseen that we would run into trouble?"

Qian Renxue, no longer caring about being shy, pushed Lu Yan away and said, "Well, Lu, I knew you weren't a good person!"

"So you were setting a trap for us all along!"

Lu Yan was pushed away by Qian Renxue and lay down on his side next to her. He then put his hand through Qian Renxue's neck and pulled her into his arms.

Then he said irritably, "If you hadn't resorted to underhanded tactics, how could there have been any problems?"

"Miss Xue'er, have you forgotten that you used Yu Tianheng's matter to threaten me back then?"

As Lu Yan spoke, he gently pecked Qian Renxue's exquisite profile.

"Hmm~" Qian Renxue hummed, this woman can also act coquettishly.

"I was just bluffing you back then. In reality, there were no rumors about Yu Tianheng at all." Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at Lu Yan.

Do I look like an idiot to you?

“Yes, it does!” Lu Yan replied.

"Little Lu!" Qian Renxue scolded angrily, turning her head and biting Lu Yan's face.

"Qian Renxue, are you a dog?! Let go of me!" Lu Yan was speechless, his voice even a little muffled.

But Qian Renxue's voice was even more muffled: "You're the one who's like a fool, you're the one who's like a dog!"

"Quickly apologize to your sister Xiaoxue!" Qian Renxue's saliva dripped onto Lu Yan's face.

Lu Yan was speechless. Sometimes, this young lady really was a very spoiled young lady.

"Sister Xiaoxue, it was my fault. I'm the fool. I'm the one who should be called a dog, woof woof woof!" In this situation, Lu Yan is quite flexible and adaptable.

"Pfft!" Qian Renxue let go, but then burst out laughing: "Little Lu, I've discovered that you can be really cute sometimes!"

"You're even cuter!" Lu Yan rolled his eyes at her. "You're just so adorable!"

"I feel like you're talking badly about me, but I have no proof!" Qian Renxue reacted sharply and pinned Lu Yan down.

"But I don't need evidence!"

After a while of bickering, the two finally got to the topic of the Spirit Hall Rescue Association.

"Xiao Lu, why were you so sure we'd fall into a trap?" Qian Renxue asked, puzzled.

"It's very simple. If you can't even figure this out, it's very simple. It's because your Spirit Hall cares about its reputation!" Lu Yan chuckled.

"There are some things that you simply cannot do, and are unable to do, when dealing with ordinary people."

“Moreover, with Pope Bibi Dong waiting for you to make mistakes, you’re even more constrained, aren’t you?” Lu Yan casually pointed out the problem.

"Sigh, how come we didn't think of such a simple question back then?" Qian Renxue sighed. Actually, it wasn't her fault.

Because the matter of the Spirit Hall Rescue Association was handed over to the families of several Title Douluo from the very beginning.

As the Heaven Dou Empire's relief association grew larger and larger, Qian Renxue gradually forgot about the Spirit Hall's relief association.

The heads of several titled Douluo families have also kept a very low profile because they failed to handle things well.

This matter was thus gradually delayed.

It wasn't until recently that the problem suddenly surfaced, with Bibi Dong launching an attack, which is why the two elders, Qianjun Jiangmo, were held back.

"Xiao Lu, I have a feeling that something's not right about this," Qian Renxue said suddenly after thinking for a moment.

"Why did Bibi Dong choose this moment to launch her attack, of all times?"

"Don't you think this is strange? Perhaps things aren't as simple as they seem."

As Qian Renxue spoke, her pretty face changed slightly, turning blush.

"Little Lu, stop fooling around..." She grabbed Lu Yan's flailing hand, her sweet voice exceptionally alluring.

"Actually, it's quite simple." Lu Yan said seriously, as if the large hand that was being held down wasn't his.

It's soft and cozy.

"Six months ago, I received a message," Lu Yan said to Qian Renxue with a strange expression.

"Within Tiandou City, there are nearly 20,000 people practicing together magic net spells suitable for use on the battlefield."

"When I looked, guess what I saw?"

"What?" Qian Renxue seemed to understand something, then her interest was piqued. "Could it be the Royal Knights?"

"Smart!" Lu Yan praised.

Immediately, a strange expression appeared on Qian Renxue's face.

"So, Bibi Dong and Xue Ye are connected?" Qian Renxue instantly connected the dots.

"Bibi Dong, she really is a persistent ghost!"

"Heh, this snowy night is quite interesting. Are you planning to use my magic network to deal with us?"

Isn't this exactly what it means to ask, "Who here is accusing me?"

Chapter 233 Uninvited Guest

The next day, when Lu Yan left the Crown Prince's residence, he did not go directly back to his residence at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

Instead, they returned to the Lu family's current residence in the new district of Tiandou City.

In fact, the Lu family now holds a noble status.

The one with the highest rank was undoubtedly Lu Yan, the chief envoy who had made great contributions to the empire.

The official title granted by the empire was that of a viscount.

Lu Daguan and Lu Yan's three older brothers, under Xue Qinghe's instruction, were respectively granted the titles of baron and nobleman.

It can be considered as adapting to local customs.

To some extent, it also fulfilled Lu Daguan's former dream of becoming an aristocrat.

Despite these identities, no one in the Lu family really took them seriously.

Even now, Lu Daguan has no interest in his noble status.

Of course, when Lu Yan returned home that day, he didn't see his fickle husband, Lao Lu.

She hadn't even seen her brothers and sisters; the only people at home were her mother, the little snake girl, and her mute sister.

Even the eldest and second aunts had their own things to do.

Actually, if it weren't for the arrival of the little snake girl and the mute sister, Lu Yan estimated that his mother might not have been at home.

Busy, everyone's busy.

Not only Lu Yan, but everyone in the Lu family had their own things to do.

After all, not everyone can be like Xiao Luling, who enjoys playing around without doing anything.

However, now that Lu Yan has returned home, everyone will naturally take the time to go home as well.

We always have to have a family gathering at least once every two weeks or a month.

Especially after learning that Lu Yan would be staying at home for the next few days, everyone took time out of their busy schedules to return home.

The family was enjoying a harmonious and happy time, which goes without saying.

Even the two old men, Dugu Bo and Ye Renxin, came to the Lu residence and stayed for two days.

Several days later, Dugu Bo suddenly approached Lu Yan: "Boy, what do you think of Prince Xuexing's invitation these past few days?"

"He invited you, not me, so of course I'll just sit and watch," Lu Yan said casually to the old man Dugu without any politeness.

"You brat, don't you sense something's off?" Old Man Dugu said, displeased with Lu Yan's casual attitude.

"Something's not right, what's not right?" Lu Yan raised an eyebrow: "Prince Xue Xing just invited you to help his relative hunt for a seventh spirit ring, didn't he?"

"Why don't you just go?" Lu Yan said to the old man Dugu with a smile, "Favors should be repaid."