Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

Ariel's confidence in her eighteen-year-old Sea God test stemmed entirely from the fact that she possessed this talent herself.

In the fairy tale world, her father possessed the trident of the sea god, established the mermaid kingdom, and controlled the entire ocean.

She possessed unparalleled talent from birth. The sea loved her, and the trident of Poseidon would also express goodwill towards her. Therefore, she was known as the daughter of the sea.

She was also regarded by her father as the next successor of the Mermaid Kingdom from a very young age.

However, Ariel did not care about power or the throne. She longed to obtain an immortal soul like humans, so she went to the land, hoping to win human love in order to gain an immortal soul.

Although she ultimately failed, she didn't care.

And now, she has come into this world, she is still the daughter of the sea, cherished by the entire ocean.

If Poseidon hadn't already claimed the title of sea goddess, Ariel could have easily become sea goddess through her own talent.

Now, in the new world, Ariel continues her quest for an eternal soul.

Therefore, she wanted to become the god of this world and see if gods possessed eternal souls.

Even if Ariel does not obtain the Sea God's inheritance in the Sea God's Trial at the age of 18, she will not be discouraged.

She will continue her cultivation and travel across this continent in search of a way to obtain an eternal soul.

The sea goddess Douluo gently stroked Ariel's red hair.

“Little Ariel, your affinity for water has improved again. When you grow up and awaken your martial soul, it will surely shock the entire Seagod Island.”

She paused, her tone tinged with seriousness, "However, the growth of power requires a peaceful state of mind. I sense you've been somewhat uneasy lately?"

Ariel nestled in the arms of the Sea Maiden Douluo, a hint of worry, far beyond her years, surfacing deep in her azure eyes.

She couldn't tell the Sea Maiden Douluo everything about her origins from another world, nor could she tell her former rival Ursula that she had come to this world.

Both of them were summoned by Lin Wan to serve him.

However, each of them has a different personality, which inevitably leads to different approaches.

She and Ursula were once enemies, but now they have come to Douluo Continent together.

But Ariel knew that Ursula and she were destined not to get along peacefully.

Furthermore, due to the system's constraints, she was unable to explain Ursula's existence to the sea witch, nor could she explain the grudges from another world and the system's rules. Therefore, Ariel could only give vague answers to the sea witch's questions.

"Sister Sea Witch, I just felt a sense of unease in the ocean."

The Sea Maiden Douluo took this as a child's natural fear of the unknown and gently comforted her, "Don't be afraid, little Ariel. The light of the Sea God shines on every sea, and evil cannot survive for long under the holy light. You have the purest ocean bloodline, and darkness will only fear you. Cultivate well, and when you are strong enough, you will be able to dispel all the gloom."

Ariel nodded vigorously, burying her face in the warm embrace of the Sea Maiden Douluo, drawing strength and comfort from it.

The sea witch is right; fear won't solve anything. Since we can't directly confront Ursula, we should strive to become stronger.

Powerful enough to protect the tranquility of the ocean, thwarting Ursula's plot.

……

The Heavenly Palace, the Floating Green Palace.

This is Eva's bedroom.

Eva leaned lazily against the soft couch, toying with a crystal goblet in her fingers; the dark red liquid inside resembled congealed blood.

She was wearing only a burgundy silk nightgown with a very low neckline, revealing a patch of snow-white skin and delicate collarbones.

Before her, the magic mirror clearly reflected the scene on the corridor outside the palace gates.

Xue Qinghe was walking slowly towards Eva's bedroom.

"Tsk tsk, look at our little prince, his forced composure is so adorable it makes my heart flutter."

Eva's red lips curved into a playful smile, tinged with undisguised mockery.

She gently swirled her wine glass and whispered to the magic mirror, "Do you think his shrewd and calculating teacher is hiding somewhere right now, anxiously awaiting His Highness's triumphant return?"

Chapter 31 Xue Qinghe is a woman!

Ripples spread across the surface of the magic mirror, and then its fawning voice rang out: "My noble and incomparable master, your wisdom shines as brightly as the stars! That foolish Ning Fengzhi thought he had placed a delicate pawn in your palm, but little did he know that he had personally pushed his prince into the trap you had woven. He must be praying now that his student will succeed in impressing you. What a laughable and pathetic mortal!"

"Moved me?" Eva couldn't help but scoff, then tilted her head back and drank the wine in her glass. A drop of dark red wine slid down her beautiful chin and disappeared into the hollow of her collarbone.

"Just based on Xue Qinghe, that fledgling?"

Eva put down her glass, her fingertips gently tracing her smooth cheek, her eyes gleaming with the excitement of a hunter.

"However, I thoroughly enjoyed playing the role of Xue Qinghe. Watching his stiff smile every time we deliberately bumped into each other, listening to his carefully prepared but flawed words of concern, and seeing him blush and become flustered with just a glance or a joke from me—it was much more interesting than watching the boring performances of those court musicians."

Eva licked her lips. "Especially the humiliation and the struggle of having no choice in his eyes, it's delicious."

……

The doors to the sleeping quarters were pushed open silently.

"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."

Qian Renxue took a deep breath, suppressing the complex emotions churning within her, and stepped into Eva's bedchamber.

As soon as Qian Renxue entered the bedchamber, she was enveloped by a rich, cool fragrance, which made her gasp slightly.

Ever since her conversation with Ning Fengzhi at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School that day, she had asked Uncle Yu Long to go out and collect some books on how to win a woman's heart and gain her favor.

During this time, she studied those books carefully, and then experimented on Eva little by little according to what they taught. Although the content seemed strange to her, it worked exceptionally well for Eva.

This made Qian Renxue wonder if she had forgotten she was a woman because she had been playing a male role for so long.

She thought that when she had nothing to do in the future, she should resume her female identity. She couldn't let playing Xue Qinghe make her abnormal.

If Eva knew what Qian Renxue was thinking, she would probably burst out laughing.

Based on Qian Renxue's behavior during this period, if Eva hadn't already shown some interest in him, she probably would have already pulverized him to pieces.

In Eva's eyes, Qian Renxue's behavior was even more greasy than Xueye's.

"Greetings, Mrs. Eva."

Qian Renxue lowered her eyes and bowed respectfully to Eva.

"Your Highness, there is no need for such formalities."

Eva's voice was slightly languid and hoarse, like a lover's murmur.

"Your Highness is now a frequent visitor to this Floating Emerald Palace. If I continue to be so distant, it would seem that I am unapproachable."

She gently patted the soft couch beside her. "Come, sit closer and let's talk. Try this Crimson Dream, a rare treasure just presented as tribute from the Southern Border. It's said to make people forget their troubles and fall into the most beautiful illusion."

Seeing Eva's unguarded demeanor and her direct gaze, Qian Renxue's heart skipped a beat.

She instinctively wanted to refuse: "I appreciate your kindness, Madam. However, I am not good at drinking and I am afraid that I will not be able to enjoy the wine properly and spoil your enjoyment."

"Oh?"

Eva raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes. She sat up, the collar of her robe slipping down even further, but she didn't seem to care.

"Is Your Highness afraid? Afraid that I will poison your wine? Or afraid that you will lose control when you are alone with me?"

Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed instantly; she had never seen a woman like Eva.

Back in the Spirit Hall, she was the successor of the Six-Winged Angel. Her father was Pope Qian Xunji, and her grandfather was Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Hall of Worship. Everyone treated her with utmost respect, except for her mother, Bibi Dong, who was indifferent to her.

She had absolutely no idea how to deal with the situation, so she resisted the urge to leave, telling herself that this was her plan, her mission.

She must be patient! She cannot afford to fail at the last minute!

"Madam is too kind," Qian Renxue said, trying to keep her voice calm and even.

"I simply cannot hold my liquor."

"It's just one cup, it's fine."

Eva's tone carried an undeniable air of coquettishness.

She personally picked up the wine glass, walked up to Qian Renxue, and brought the glass to her lips.

Qian Renxue felt a strong sweet fragrance mixed with a cool scent wafting towards her.

"Just to give me face? Or is it that His Highness the Crown Prince is unwilling to grant me even this small request?"

Qian Renxue's body stiffened as she looked at the stunningly beautiful face so close to her and the wine so close to her lips, feeling caught in a dilemma.

Refusing would seem too deliberate and might arouse suspicion.

I'll drink it, but I don't know what the consequences will be.

Finally, under Eva's gaze, Qian Renxue gritted her teeth, took the wine glass, closed her eyes, and drank the dark red liquid in one gulp.

The wine is icy cold on the palate, then transforms into a scorching line of fire that slides down the throat, carrying a strange fruity aroma and a hint of barely perceptible bitterness.

"That's a good girl." Eva smiled with satisfaction, her fingertips seemingly unintentionally brushing against the back of Qian Renxue's hand.

Next, under Eva's temptation, Qian Renxue drank one glass of wine after another.

Whenever Qian Renxue tried to refuse Eva's drinks, Eva would come close and look into her eyes, and Qian Renxue would drink one glass of wine after another.

Before she completely lost consciousness, she only saw Eva's beautiful face.

Eva reacted quickly and caught Qian Renxue as she fell, preventing her from collapsing to the ground.

The alluring expression on her face vanished instantly. She picked up Qian Renxue and placed her on a large, soft couch covered with velvet.

"Finally, it's quiet."

Eva gave a soft snort and looked down at the prince on the soft couch.

She stretched out her slender fingers, with a hint of inquiry and mischievousness, and gently brushed them across the skin of Qian Renxue's neck.

It has a delicate feel, but it seems a little too smooth?

A wisp of dark magic energy gathered at Eva's fingertips and silently swept across Qian Renxue's body.

"Oh! Something's not right."

This discovery heightened Eva's interest, and she continued to explore Qian Renxue's body without hesitation.

The disguise of the angelic soul bone became impossible to hide under the perception of magic.

"Ha!" Eva let out a short, delighted laugh.

"Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire, is actually a woman! This is truly... an enormous surprise!"