Douluo Dalu, a junior student, started his journey after being adopted by Bibi Dong.

Yue Qingge glanced at Qian Renxue.

Having fully transformed into the appearance of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, she nodded and said, "Come in."

Lian Xuefeng pushed the food cart slowly into the room. Several exquisite dishes were laid out on the cart, and wisps of steam filled the air, carrying the aroma of the food.

She placed the food on the table one by one, her gaze subtly sweeping over the two of them. Yue Qingge leaned back on the soft couch, lazily yawning, completely at ease. Everything seemed normal, but she always felt... there was a strange smell in the air.

Her nostrils twitched slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. She didn't think much of it.

After arranging the food neatly, he bowed slightly, then turned and left.

The door closed softly behind her, making a faint click. Silence fell over the room as the two stared at each other. Neither spoke first.

The lingering, ambiguous scent of the previous meal still hung in the air, mingling with the aroma of food, creating a peculiar atmosphere.

Qian Renxue was the first to break the silence.

She stretched out her slender fingers, pinched the edge of the lid, and gently lifted it to reveal the exquisite dish underneath.

"Come and eat."

Her voice regained its cool tone, "Are you going home tonight, or staying here with me?"

She paused and added, "However, news of your arrival may have already reached Emperor Xueye."

Her tone was calm and casual, as if the Snow Night Emperor was dispensable to her.

Yue Qingge held her rice bowl, shoveled a mouthful of rice into her mouth, and her face remained expressionless.

"Why don't you stay here?"

He mumbled incoherently, then shoveled another mouthful of rice into his mouth. "As for the other side... it doesn't matter. I'm not some great villain." Qian Renxue tilted her head and glanced at him sideways. "That's true."

Her voice carried a hint of amusement, "What kind of villain could possibly... take down someone else's crown prince in the palace?"

She spoke very softly when she said the last few words.

The singer paused for a moment, then a mischievous glint appeared in his eyes.

Chapter 135 The Moonlight Is Beautiful Tonight

He put down his chopsticks, narrowed his eyes, and said, "I can play while I eat." As soon as he finished speaking, his hand reached down and grabbed her snow rabbit perfectly.

He then gently pinched her twice, and Qian Renxue seemed to be electrocuted. A short, soft groan escaped her lips: "Mmm." He pinched her again, this time her voice was louder, the end of her tone slightly rising.

"Hmm~"

Then she could feel signs of revival in her angel cave. Her body was much more honest than her mind.

A thought flickered in her mind, and she slapped his hand away, saying, "Even eating can't stop your hand."

She glared at him, her glare not particularly intimidating, but rather adding a touch of allure. "Knock knock knock—"

There was another knock on the door, this time more urgent than before.

Lian Xuefeng's voice came from outside the door, filled with tension and caution: "Your Highness, Emperor Xueye has arrived."

A hint of displeasure flashed in Yue Qingge's eyes, but Qian Renxue breathed a sigh of relief. "Let's go out and meet her."

Yue Qingge stood up and stretched her stiff shoulders. "After all, they're still alive." Yue Qingge walked side by side with Qian Renxue, while she turned slightly to the side, half a step behind him, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over the old man sitting on the sofa.

His spirit was already like a candle flickering in the wind; his cloudy eyes would occasionally dart around, but Yue Qingge only glanced at him before looking away without offering any warning.

When the Snow Night Emperor saw the two of them walk out together, his majestic eyes swept back and forth between them before finally settling on Yue Qingge.

He slowly propped himself up, a slight smile appearing on his lips: "This must be Yue Qingge, the prodigy of the Spirit Hall. She's truly young and promising."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned his head slightly, as if waiting for Yue Qingge's response. Yue Qingge met his scrutinizing gaze with a calm expression. Not wanting to offend this enthusiastic emperor, he nodded slightly, his posture respectful yet neither servile nor arrogant.

Seeing this, Xue Qinghe stepped forward, gestured for Yue Qingge to sit down, and then took his own seat. "Father, has something important come of yours?" A faint smile appeared on Xue Ye's dignified face. "I only came to see this prodigy, and now my wish has been fulfilled." He paused, his gaze shifting between Xue Qinghe and Yue Qingge for a moment. "In that case, I will return first. But Qinghe, you must understand."

As soon as he finished speaking, the aged figure slowly stood up, and Yue Qingge and Qian Renxue both secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As Xue Ye reached the door, a figure suddenly turned around: "Is Yue Tianjiao willing to marry into Tian Dou? My good-for-nothing little daughter has been nagging about you quite a bit." Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe's brows furrowed instantly, but Yue Qingge's gaze remained calm; "I only consider Princess Xue Ke as my younger sister." Xue Ye stared at him for three breaths, finally nodded, and turned to disappear into the night.

Qingge then turned to Xue Qinghe: "Alright, let's eat and rest. How about we go out tomorrow?"

After the two finished their dinner, Lian Xuefeng neatly cleared away the dishes, while Qian Renxue restored her original makeup.

She meticulously painted in front of the bronze mirror, and as the last stroke fell, the person in the mirror had transformed from Xue Qinghe back into that stunningly beautiful woman.

Yue Qingge stretched out her hand, her gaze falling on her face: "The moonlight is so beautiful tonight, would you like to see it?"

Qian Renxue gritted her teeth, glaring at him with a mixture of anger and helplessness: "Still appreciating the moon? You've exhausted me to this extent, how can I be in the mood for this? Let's rest."

Before she finished speaking, she collapsed onto the soft couch, her clothes still fastened and her outer garments still in place, sinking into the brocade quilt like a deflated cat.

Watching this scene, Qingge lay down beside her and pulled her into her arms.

His arm encircled her waist, and Qian Renxue pursed her lips slightly. Without struggling, she turned over, hugged him back, buried her face in his chest, and found the most comfortable spot.

Yue Qingge lowered his eyes and looked at the girl in his arms. This seemed to be the first time someone had been lying in his arms. Before, only he had been lying in his mother's arms.

He reached out and stroked her hair. Qian Renxue's breathing gradually calmed down, and her slightly tense shoulders and back relaxed little by little.

Listening to the even breathing, Yue Qingge closed her eyes as well. (Yue Xuan)

Ning Rongrong sat alone in her dormitory, her legs curled up on the chair, her chin resting on her knees.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, casting a long, lonely shadow over her. She stared at the doorway for a long time, and after confirming that the figure wouldn't appear, her eyes reddened slightly.

"You're a big liar."

Her voice was muffled and nasal. "Didn't you say you'd be back tonight?" she said defiantly, throwing off her crystal shoes. The shoes hit the floor with a crisp sound and rolled to the corner.

She stared at the shoe for a while, then turned her face away and buried it in her arms.

"If you don't comfort me, I won't talk to you anymore."

The moon, far away in the sky, was fast asleep, completely unaware that a pair of red eyes were staring at the empty doorway.

Silent all night.

When Yue Qingge opened her eyes, Qian Renxue was already sitting to the side preparing breakfast. She was placing a plate of pastries on the table when she noticed his gaze. She looked up and smiled at him, saying, "Get up and eat."

Looking at her smile and the tenderness in her heart, Yue Qingge sat up, ate a few simple bites, and then got up to tidy her appearance.

Before leaving, he turned back to Qian Renxue and instructed her, "Wait for me a moment, I'll come back and take you to wait for the rabbit to run into the tree stump. As for Xue Qinghe, just say he's in seclusion."

Qian Renxue stood by the table, nodded upon hearing this, and said seriously, "Don't worry, I will arrange everything." Yue Qingge didn't delay any longer, turned around and hurriedly passed through several lines of defense. Her figure rose and fell in the forest, and she finally returned to Yuexuan before the sun rose higher.

Everyone was having breakfast at that moment. The sound of bowls and plates clattering in the hall was accompanied by occasional whispers. Yue Qingge spotted Ning Rongrong at a glance. She was sitting in the corner, barely touching her food, looking sullen and with her head down, her chopsticks unconsciously poking at the food in her bowl.

He remembered what he had said last night, and his heart tightened slightly. He quickly ran to her side and reached out to grab her hand.

Ning Rongrong was prepared and took a step back to avoid his hand. She folded her hands in front of her and looked straight at him: "Where am I inferior to Xue Ke? I'll change."

Her words were calm to the point of being indifferent, but Qingge could clearly see a thin layer of tears welling up in her eyes.

He reached out and ruffled her hair: "It really isn't Xue Ke."

Ning Rongrong still looked doubtful, her lips slightly pursed, her big eyes fixed on him, as if trying to find a trace of a lie on his face.

Yue Qingge leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I'm plotting against the Haotian Sect, to make my little princess the new number one sect in the world."

Chapter 136 You don't want to live like this forever...

Ning Rongrong's body trembled slightly, and she timidly reached out her small hand to tug at Yue Qingge's sleeve: "Won't you be in danger?"

"No, everything is under control."

Yue Qingge poked her little cheek with her finger. "Alright, I have to get back to work now. If you don't want to stay here, you can go to the Spirit Hall or go home."

He took a step back, waved his hand in front of her, and then turned and walked towards Tang Yuehua.

Tang Yuehua was sitting by the window, holding a book in her hands, the morning light outlining her plump figure.

Yue Qingge walked up to her, her gaze sweeping over her, unsure where to settle.

Her voluptuous figure was wrapped in simple, elegant robes, and her every move exuded a mature charm.

"Teacher Tang, I need to take a leave of absence for a while. Please take good care of Rongrong." He bowed slightly.

Tang Yuehua raised her eyes, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, looking at her with a resentful gaze, as if to say, "You're doing this again."

She sighed softly, her voice gentle: "Ah, someone as talented as you is bound to be busy, so I won't say much. But..."

She paused, her tone becoming serious, "Safety is the most important thing." Yue Qingge nodded, saying nothing more. He knew Tang Yuehua harbored a secret she kept hidden; she had always disguised it well, but the complex emotions that occasionally flickered in her eyes couldn't fool him.

When he returned to the palace, he used the spatial coordinates to teleport inside. In the blink of an eye, he was already standing in Qian Renxue's bedroom. Looking around, he couldn't help but sigh, "Leaving spatial coordinates is so convenient."

Qian Renxue had already sensed his arrival. At this moment, she was using the swan martial soul she had created to release soul power fluctuations in all directions. The golden halo rippled outwards in circles, stabilizing at level 29.

A moment later, the soul power suddenly became disordered and then disappeared, creating the illusion that he was in seclusion to break through.

She herself returned to her original appearance, took the black robe handed to her by Yue Qingge, and neatly draped it over her body, pulling down the hood to cover her stunning face.

The next moment, the two disappeared from the spot.

In the suburbs near the palace, the morning breeze rustled through the wild grass. Qian Renxue asked curiously, "What exactly is that thing you told me about? How can we confirm when they'll appear?"

"Come back to the Spirit Hall with me first."

Yue Qingge looked into the distance. "We've captured a key figure." Seeing his confidence, Qian Renxue didn't ask any more questions. The two joined hands and sped away through the forest.

Once the two returned to the barrier, Qian Renxue removed her black robe. The blood-red barrier slowly swirled above her head. She looked around, her heart stirring slightly. She seemed to have an inexplicable aversion to this place, as if drawn by some kind of instinct.

"I've heard about the Holy Maiden's territory many times, but this is my first time entering." She suppressed her discomfort and followed behind Yue Qingge.

"Why don't you stay here?"

Yue Qingge turned to look at her, "The only downside here is that it's a bit quiet." Qian Renxue shook her head, a helpless smile playing on her lips.

“Isn’t that still hiding things in the east and storing them in the west? Let me take that position.” The two spoke, but did not stop walking.

Yue Qingge led her through the palace and stopped before a hidden compartment. He felt around on the wall for a moment, then pressed a mechanism. The wall silently cracked open, revealing a staircase that wound its way down into the endless darkness. Yue Qingge took a soul lamp, its pale blue light barely illuminating the path beneath their feet.

The two crawled forward in the cramped tunnel for about fifteen minutes until the space suddenly opened up, revealing a dungeon in their field of vision.

In the center of the dungeon, a woman huddled in a corner.

She had long, light purple hair, which was now disheveled and covered half of her face.

Her clothes were filthy, but her long, slender legs, which were exposed, still revealed that she was a true beauty.

With fair skin and a well-proportioned figure, even in this disheveled state, her inherent elegance remained undeniable.

Hearing footsteps, she abruptly looked up. Her once delicate face was now pale and bloodless, her eyes slightly sunken, and her lips chapped and cracked.

Upon seeing the soul lamp in Yue Qingge's song, her empty eyes instantly became misty, and tears welled up unexpectedly.

"Please... let me go."

Her voice was barely audible, her chapped lips moving as if in pain, "My grandfather will give you lots of cultivation resources..."

Before the words were even finished, the little girl was already crying her eyes out, leaving two white streaks on her face. Her little hands clung to the bars of the cage, shaking them desperately, making the chains rattle.

Yue Qingge walked forward unhurriedly, looking down at her. The light of the soul lamp flickered slightly in his hand, casting intermittent light and shadow on his face.

He leaned down slightly, his tone casual yet threatening: "Miss Bai Chenxiang, you don't want to be imprisoned here, a caged bird for the rest of your life, do you?" Bai Chenxiang shook her head frantically, almost pressing herself against the railing, her tearful eyes fixed on Yue Qingge as if she were looking at her last straw.

She has been imprisoned here ever since Mo Yuan captured her.

Mo Yuan left her a month's worth of food in advance, and then no one ever appeared again.

There was no light, no sound, and no sign of life.

She was all alone in this desolate place, counting the days until even time itself became blurred, leaving only boundless darkness and endless loneliness.

This was nothing short of torture for a little girl; her mind and spirit were already on the verge of collapse.

Upon hearing Yue Qingge's words, she nodded frantically without hesitation, tears streaming down her face.

"I'll tell you... I'll tell you everything... Please... let me out..."

Her voice was broken and intermittent, each word uttered with the exhaustion of all her strength. Yue Qingge looked at the pitiful Bai Chenxiang in the cage and finally opened the cage door.

The iron gate creaked loudly, and Bai Chenxiang practically tumbled out, nearly collapsing to her knees.

When Yue Qingge reached out to support her arm, she could feel her trembling violently. "Come with me."

He glanced down at her. "But don't even think about trying to escape. You can't get out."

This seemingly casual threat made Bai Chenxiang freeze for a moment. She bit her lower lip, nodded, and obediently followed behind him.

Yue Qingge led her stiff fingers into a secret room next door. Qian Renxue followed behind, stopping the moment she stepped across the threshold. She looked around, her face full of suspicion, her beautiful eyes scanning the room again and again: "What kind person would build a room like this in the basement?"

Chapter 137 Bai Chenxiang's Vision Opens Up