Seeing the flames attacking him, Hei San's second soul ring flashed.
His second soul skill, the Savage Bear Handprint
, a bear paw several meters in size formed from soul power,
slammed down on the surging wave of flames.
Bang!
Unfortunately, after only a few explosions, Hei San's second soul skill dispersed several fire snakes.
Fire snakes continued to spin, pressing towards him.
"Not good! Hei Si, dodge quickly!" Hei San's eyes were filled with firelight, his eyes flashing with fear.
"How is this possible! This is a Soul Master's soul skill?!" Hei Si was questioning his existence.
There was no way to avoid it!
"My god! Is this still a Soul Master?! Ye Qiu's soul skill almost covered the entire Soul Arena!"
The host was also shocked by this scene.
In the audience, everyone cheered and shouted for Ye Qiu.
Their eyes were only on the wildly spinning fire snakes and flames.
Even Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, who had already finished their Soul Battle, were stunned by this scene in the waiting room.
Not to mention Ning Rongrong standing behind Ye Qiu.
Her blue eyes had lost focus,
leaving only Ye Qiu's tall figure
and the fiery, breathtaking background image.
On the Soul Arena, Hei San and Hei Si, realizing they couldn't dodge, kept retreating
until they had nowhere left to go .
"After this attack, his soul power will definitely be depleted! We have to fight to the death! Hei Si, stand behind me!"
Hei San gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice.
"Understood, Big Brother!"
Hei Si quickly stood behind Hei San, their figures almost overlapping.
Hei San's first and third soul rings lit up.
First Soul Skill, Iron Palm Killing!
Third Soul Skill, Bear Paw Prajna!
"Hah!"
With Hei San's angry roar, his palm continued to enlarge,
becoming as large as a giant eagle's wings, blocking in front of himself and Hei Si.
Boom boom boom!
The spiraling fire snakes continued to attack, wave after wave.
After withstanding several waves of attacks, Hei San was bleeding from his mouth and nose.
Both brothers had burns of varying degrees.
*Bang!
* A muffled thud.
The two ultimately couldn't withstand Ye Qiu's explosive barrage and
were blasted off the Soul Arena!
"Qiu Rong Duo, Ye Qiu!…!"
The surrounding audience erupted in a deafening roar of cheers and shouts.
"This is truly amazing! Let's congratulate the Qiu Rong Duo for winning this two-on-two Soul Arena against such a vast difference in Soul Power!"
Amidst the host's exciting words and the cheers of the crowd,
Ning Rongrong rushed over and hugged Ye Qiu tightly, jumping and hopping around him like a happy child.
"Ah! Ye Qiu, you're so amazing!"
"Hehe... Alright, let's leave first!"
Ye Qiu's face wasn't looking too good either; he'd overdone it, and his Soul Power was severely depleted.
"Okay! Let's go find Xiao Wu and the others."
Ning Rongrong took Ye Qiu's arm and headed towards the waiting room.
In the waiting room, Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong had been waiting for quite some time.
"Xiao Qiu, are you alright?"
Xiao Wu, noticing his pale complexion, went to support him with concern.
"Don't worry, I've already asked him. Ye Qiu just used up a bit of his soul power!"
Ning Rongrong looked at him with a smile, her eyes full of joy; she liked him very much!
"Ye Qiu, how do you know my third soul skill? Is it an effect of your soul skill?"
Zhu Zhuqing looked at him curiously; she naturally recognized her own soul skill.
"That's right! I have a soul skill that can copy other people's soul skills!" Ye Qiu nodded.
Zhu Zhuqing's soul skill was copied during her soul battle.
Looking at Ye Qiu with some surprise, Zhu Zhuqing could only marvel at Ye Qiu's endless tricks.
While Ye Qiu and the others were engaged in a two-on-two soul battle, Xiao Wu's solo soul battle had already ended.
There was no need for them to linger there.
"Alright, let's settle our points first, then I'll take you back to Shrek!"
"Okay!" The three girls nodded in unison.
Ye Qiu had told them this while shopping that afternoon that
he would be returning to the Heaven Dou Imperial City tonight.
Therefore, they didn't linger.
After leaving the Soul Arena, they strolled with Ye Qiu towards Shrek Academy.
At the entrance of Shrek Academy,
Ye Qiu was receiving a "baptism" from Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu.
His cheeks were left with a slight dampness and fragrance.
"Zhu Qing~ Aren't you coming over?"
Adhering to the principle of treating everyone equally,
Ye Qiu looked at the somewhat hesitant Zhu Zhu Qing.
His expression was somewhat teasing.
The Zhu Zhu Qing who had forced him before wasn't like this!
Seeing Ye Qiu opening his arms to her, Zhu Zhu Qing naturally wanted to rush in.
But the gazes of Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu made her feel a little uncomfortable. She
exhaled and walked up to Ye Qiu.
Her face was bright and flushed, her cherry lips slightly upturned, and she tiptoed towards his profile.
"Ah~ Mmm!"
Ye Qiu chuckled softly, stepped forward and pulled her into his arms, lowering his head to capture her soft, thin lips with a kiss. Their
pearly teeth clashed.
Zhu Zhuqing placed her hands on Ye Qiu's shoulders.
Her face flushed slightly, like someone slightly tipsy, her eyelashes fluttering, her eyes glistening with tears. She tilted
her head back, responding awkwardly. Slowly, she leaned against Ye Qiu.
As their lips parted,
a few glistening drops of moisture glistened at the corners of Zhu Zhuqing's mouth.
"Ye Qiu, you're being unfair! I...I want some too!" Ning Rongrong watched this scene, feeling quite shy herself.
However, she never felt she could resist being close to Ye Qiu.
"Alright, alright, it's getting late, maybe next time!" He cupped her pretty face, giving her a light kiss.
"Then...then don't forget about helping me grow up!" Ning Rongrong hugged her chest, looking at him with a charming expression.
"Ah...I know!" Ye Qiu awkwardly agreed.
"Alright, that's enough! Xiao Wu, you guys be careful!"
"Okay!"
He exchanged a glance with Xiao Wu, and after she nodded,
an invisible vortex appeared, Ye Qiu's figure began to twist, and then he disappeared before the three women's eyes.
"Zhu Qing~ How are you feeling?" Xiao Wu took Zhu Zhu Qing's arm, her tone teasing.
Zhu Zhu Qing blushed, pursed her lips, her eyes filled with a mixture of shyness and joy.
Her voice was soft and gentle.
"I feel great."
...
The three girls finished their teasing and were about to walk into Shrek Academy.
At the same time,
Ye Qiu had already arrived at the secret room of the Crown Prince's residence.
It was as quiet and dim as usual.
He sat down at the table, waiting for Qian Renxue's arrival.
...
The Crown Prince's study.
Xue Qinghe, who had just finished dealing with a day's affairs, stretched and yawned. He
tilted his head slightly
and picked up a book that had been lying next to him for a long time—the "Two Elements Heart Sutra."
There seemed to be something tucked inside.
He gently turned the pages, and a faint fragrance seemed to waft out.
Tucked inside this page was a specimen of a Polygala tenuifolia flower.
A slight sense of satisfaction played on his lips.
After turning a few more pages, his expression turned cold and stern.
Inside were several sheets of paper covered in writing.
Each sheet bore the name Ye Qiu.
Picking up the recently gathered intelligence, and looking at Ye Qiu's recent activities in Soto City,
a hint of anger appeared on his face.
"Hmph! That bastard, he has such great talent, yet he wastes his time chasing after women!" *
Snap!*
He slammed the book shut and stored it in his soul tool.
He then looked at the brocade box that had been sent from the Spirit Hall that day.
He slowly opened it.
Inside was a soul bone.
It was entirely purple, crackling with electricity.
Judging from its completeness, it was at least 70,000 years old.
"A right arm bone from a 75,000-year-old Thunder Beast in Death Valley, what a bargain for him!" Xue Qinghe curled his lip and silently put away the brocade box.
"Don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary!"
"Understood, Young Master!"
She gave instructions to two corners of the room, then
got up, opened the hidden door, and walked into the secret chamber.
As she walked through the secret passage, a golden light slowly emanated from her body.
Her golden hair gradually grew longer and smoother.
Her face and features softened.
Her skin was as white and tender as snow, smooth and delicate.
Her figure, which should be large and shapely, gradually returned to its former state.
She still wore a long, simple, and well-fitting golden high-necked palace dress,
which hugged her shapely figure, creating a flowing silhouette and exuding a noble and unapproachable aura.
Before even entering the secret chamber, Qian Renxue sensed a familiar presence within.
A hint of joy flashed in her golden eyes.
Her steps became lighter and quicker.
Upon entering the secret chamber, the dim environment seemed to brighten considerably because of her.
Her eyes met Ye Qiu's directly.
The emotions within were quickly concealed.
"Why do you have time to come back? Shouldn't you spend more time with the women you've recently seduced?"
His voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.
She sat down opposite him, her eyes even carrying a hint of disdain.
He'd only been out for a short while, and now two more women were with him.
"What new seductions? I've known them for a long time!"
Ye Qiu helplessly poured her a cup of tea.
He wasn't surprised that Qian Renxue knew some of his affairs. Given
her status, she had eyes and ears everywhere.
"Is that so? It seems I've underestimated your charm all this time!"
Qian Renxue curled her lips, giving him a cold glance.
She secretly resented him.
She knew at least four women!
"Hehe." Ye Qiu chuckled dryly, picking up the teacup on the table and taking a sip.
Seeing his smiling face, her delicate fists clenched tightly under the table.
A cold smile slowly crept onto her lips.
"You're still 'hehe'? Seems quite smug, huh? I wonder what you think of my younger sister, Princess Xue Ke? Has she caught your eye?"
"Pfft, cough cough!"
Hearing Qian Renxue's teasing voice, he coughed violently, choking on the tea.
His face turned red.
"What are you talking about? I have no feelings for Xue Ke! I'm not a casual person!"
"Pfft!"
Qian Renxue was amused by Ye Qiu's words.
She gave him a strange look and revealed a disdainful smile.
"You're not a casual person? Where do you get the nerve to say that?"
"..."
Ye Qiu was speechless for a moment, wiping the tea from his lips.
"Anyway, we're mutually attracted!"
"Mutual attracted?" Qian Renxue's hand tightened around the teacup, and the light in her eyes dimmed slightly.
"Speaking of which... isn't this topic getting a bit off-topic?" Ye Qiu looked at her strangely.
"Hmph! I just can't stand a womanizer like you!"
Ye Qiu's gaze made her suddenly flustered, afraid that his inner thoughts would be seen through.
She snorted coldly, lowered her head and took a small sip.
She secretly adjusted her breathing rhythm.
"By the way, has the pillar I asked you to forge been finished?"
After ending the previous topic, Ye Qiu asked about his business.
"You came back just for this?"
"What do you take this place for? All you do is ask me for favors!"
Qian Renxue was stunned, a nameless fire rising within her again.
She glared fiercely at Ye Qiu, wishing she could slice him to pieces.
This bastard!
"Uh, we can also cultivate a bit later, I'm almost at level thirty-four!"
"You!"
Hearing his reply,
Qian Renxue's breath hitched, her almond-shaped eyes glaring at him.
She bit her lip, barely suppressing the urge to draw her Sacred Sword and chop him down!
Cultivation, cultivation!
Who cares about a night of cultivation!
"Don't worry, after we finish our daily cultivation, there shouldn't be any problems! It won't take too long."
Ye Qiu, seeing her angry expression, assumed she was anxious about cultivating her Martial Soul Fusion Technique.
He added another sentence.
"Hmph! I hope you're telling the truth!"
Hearing Ye Qiu's words, Qian Renxue's displeasure inexplicably dissipated. She
took out a ring from her bosom,
playing with it between her fingers.
Looking at Ye Qiu, Qian Renxue's eyes held a hint of curiosity.
"Giving you the things isn't impossible, but I'm curious about what exactly you took from Tang Hao?"
"A secret!"
"A secret? Another secret!" Qian Renxue clutched the ring in her hand.
Her eyebrows furrowed, and she looked at him with displeasure.
She didn't understand why Ye Qiu always had so many things he couldn't tell her.
Did he think she would harm him?!
Fortunately, she had expected this answer.
The things she had mentioned earlier weren't just those iron pillars he needed for unknown purposes.
The right arm bone was also included.
Qian Renxue glanced at Ye Qiu indifferently, then with a flick of her hand, tossed him the soul tool.
Ye Qiu's quick response pleased her.
But the content of his answer displeased her!
Since that was the case, she would keep the soul bone for a while!
"Thank you!"
Ye Qiu took the ring, checked its contents, and after confirming there were no problems, stored it in his Divine Might Space.
"If you want to thank me, then spend more time with me cultivating! Humph!"
She glared at Ye Qiu, then downed her tea in one gulp.
"I'll try. So, if there's nothing else, shall we begin cultivating now?"
Ye Qiu pointed to the bed against the wall, seeking her opinion.
"Alright." Ye Qiu's businesslike attitude made Qian Renxue somewhat disheartened.
She got up and sat cross-legged on the bed.
Ye Qiu
followed closely behind, sitting close to her back.
The unique fragrance emanating from
Ye Qiu calmed Qian Renxue's mind considerably. She intertwined her fingers with his.
But after a short while, her brows furrowed again.
She smelled other scents on Ye Qiu; besides Ning Rongrong's, there were two unfamiliar ones.
She didn't know why.
This feeling, compared to what she had read in the intelligence reports, made her feel more uncomfortable, even disgusted!
"We can begin!"
Ye Qiu was ready, but Qian Renxue withdrew her hand.
"No need, I'm not in the mood today!"
"What's wrong?" Feeling the touch on her back disappear, Ye Qiu turned around, looking at her strangely.
"Nothing, just a little tired!" Qian Renxue got up and paced forward, feeling somewhat irritated.
Her mind involuntarily drifted back to
her grandfather's strategy of binding this guy to the Qian family! After
a moment's hesitation, she turned back to Ye Qiu.
"Do you remember what I said before, that you had to agree to one condition?"
"Of course I remember! What, have you thought it through?"
Under Ye Qiu's curious gaze,
Qian Renxue pursed her lips, seemingly still struggling with something.
A slight blush appeared on her face under the illumination of the night-shining pearl above,
making her already beautiful even more breathtaking.
She lightly bit her lip, as if she had made up her mind.
Her eyes sharpened, staring directly at Ye Qiu.
She pointed, her voice, carrying a hint of force, echoing throughout the secret chamber.
"I want you!"
"..."
Ye Qiu stared blankly at her, anticipating her next words.
"Hmm?"
After a moment of silence, Ye Qiu's expression gradually turned strange as he stared blankly at Qian Renxue, who was still pointing at him.
"That's it?!"
"Yes! I said I'm done!"
Qian Renxue nodded firmly.
"..."
Seeing Ye Qiu's bewildered expression, she walked up to him, bent down, and looked him in the eye. She
emphasized again,
"You heard me right, I want you to dump them all, and then... marry me!" (End of Chapter)