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章節 314: Chapter 314: Su Ming: Qian Renxue, Are You and Bibi Dong Close?

Qian Renxue paced around Su Ming, then finally said, "Well, I don't think you'd expose my identity. I realized you could see through my disguise, so I decided to be straightforward with you and reveal myself. After all, if you wanted to expose me, your ties with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan would make Ning Fengzhi suspicious. He'd report it, and I'd eventually be discovered."

She smiled slightly. "So, tell me, Su Ming, would you really reveal who I am?"

Su Ming considered her words. Given she had already sensed his suspicions, it made sense that she'd be open about it. He replied, "Fine, I promise I won't reveal your identity. Exposing you wouldn't benefit me at all—if you're discovered, Prince Xue Beng would likely be named Crown Prince. Since I've had conflicts with Xue Beng, I have no reason to elevate my enemy. But I must admit, you're not quite how I imagined you'd be after revealing yourself. I half-expected you to try recruiting me into Spirit Hall with a tempting offer. If I refused, I figured you'd either kill me yourself or have two hidden Title Douluos do it as soon as I left the palace."

At that, Snake Spear and Porcupinefish Douluo emerged from the shadows. "Kid, you knew we were here this whole time?" one of them asked, eyes narrowing.

Ignoring the two Douluos, Su Ming looked only at Qian Renxue. "No need to pretend—I know these two can't touch me without your command," he said plainly.

Porcupinefish Douluo's temper flared at Su Ming's dismissal. "Kid, what's with that attitude?" he snapped.

Su Ming simply waited for Qian Renxue's reaction, ignoring the Douluo. Qian Renxue waved them off, and Snake Spear Douluo stopped his comrade from acting rashly. "Stand down," he ordered, adding to Porcupinefish Douluo, "Obviously, the young master wants to win him over. Besides, he's at forty-eighth level already—his pride is understandable."

Both Douluos stepped back, and Qian Renxue, watching Su Ming, said with an amused look, "Well, you were right about one thing. Even if you declined, I'd never order Snake Spear and Porcupinefish to harm you."

Su Ming raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "Really? Then were you planning to repeatedly ask until I accepted, relying on your charm alone?"

Qian Renxue smiled. "Why not? With your talent, you're worth the effort."

Right, Su Ming thought. How did I forget her sheer persistence?

In the original story, even when Tang San rejected her, she had continued trying to win him over. It was like some "Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage" persistence. But the issue was, Spirit Hall had already harmed Tang San deeply. Her father, Qian Xunji, had killed Tang San's mother, Ah Yin. Given such a history, how could he ever join Spirit Hall?

"Well, what do you think, Su Ming?" Qian Renxue said confidently, "You've seen my sincerity. Why not consider joining Spirit Hall?"

Though part of Su Ming was genuinely considering the option, he replied, "It's crossed my mind, but not right now. Let's talk after the tournament. I may even have some conditions of my own by then."

He then added, "By the way, your father is Qian Xunji, but who is your mother? And Spirit Hall is truly generous, sending two Title Douluos to protect you."

Qian Renxue mentally sighed. You're still pretending? she thought, knowing he must already know her mother was Bibi Dong. But she responded simply, "My mother is Bibi Dong, the current Supreme Pontiff. So I do have the right to invite you into Spirit Hall."

Su Ming was taken aback. Something's definitely different here. She's openly admitting Bibi Dong is her mother and doesn't seem conflicted at all. And she's inviting me directly into Spirit Hall, not just to the Douluo Hall. Could it be that, in this world, Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong are actually close?

"Qian Renxue, are you and Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong on good terms?" he asked cautiously.

Qian Renxue's eyes showed a flicker of surprise, but she quickly composed herself. She recalled that Su Ming didn't know the changes their relationship had undergone because of the diary. Let him be curious, she thought, the mystery won't hurt. Smiling playfully, she replied, "Why? Were you hoping that we'd be on bad terms? And don't you think you're overstepping a bit, Su Ming? You're hardly close enough to ask me that."

Su Ming paused. Fair enough, he thought, it was a bit personal.

He then reached out mentally, System, a little help here?

System: I'm here.

"Any idea what's going on?"

System: Uh, well, I can't predict the future or anything, but here's a theory: It's likely a 'butterfly effect' that started after I gave Bibi Dong that diary with information on Yu Xiaogang's true character. It might have prompted her to finally open up and mend her relationship with Qian Renxue. Bibi Dong has always cared about Qian Renxue, even if she struggled to show it. The diary may have just been the spark they needed.

Su Ming found himself somewhat impressed with the System's reasoning. Makes sense, he thought. If they're on good terms now, it's not a bad outcome.

The System mentally sighed in relief, glad Su Ming had accepted its explanation. Handling these domino effects, it thought, is becoming a full-time job. First Liu Erlong, now Qian Renxue. What's next?


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章節 315: Chapter 315: Qian Renxue: Am I Not Attractive Enough? You Only Want to Be Friends?

Su Ming waved his hand, setting his thoughts aside. He'd come back to them later.

"So, now that I know your identity, what are you planning to do?"

Qian Renxue considered before replying, "I'm not planning anything. I trust you won't expose me." She added with a smile, "And you did say you'd join Spirit Hall after the tournament, so by then, we'll be allies."

Su Ming raised an eyebrow, unconvinced. "You're really this confident in me? This is the first time we've met."

Qian Renxue shrugged, anticipating his question. "From the moment Xue Beng provoked you, I became curious about you. Why would Dugu Bo be on such friendly terms with you? And why are you classmates with the little princess of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan? I decided to investigate. Hope you don't mind."

Seeing Su Ming's unamused expression, she added, "You came across as trustworthy in my findings. Except for being... slightly flirtatious."

Su Ming quickly defended himself. "Hey, let's clear this up. Sure, I like beautiful women, but I'm no womanizer. I'm genuine in my intentions and respectful in my pursuit. If a woman can't accept the fact that there may be others in my life, I'd let her go rather than force her into something uncomfortable."

Qian Renxue's eyes drifted away as she replied, "Who can say for sure? So tell me—did you find me attractive when we first met?"

Su Ming hesitated, but then replied honestly, "Yes, you're stunning—my type, even. But that doesn't mean I'm planning to pursue you."

Qian Renxue paused, slightly taken aback. Wait, she thought. Did he just say he's not interested in pursuing me?

"Why?" she asked, her expression unusually serious as she stared directly at him.

Realizing she might have misunderstood, Su Ming clarified, "Qian Renxue, you are beautiful, and yes, you're my type. But you're also Spirit Hall's heir, very likely to inherit it someday. Your grandfather is none other than Qian Daoliu, an Extreme Douluo. I already have two women in my life. Do you honestly think you'd agree to my pursuit?"

Seeing Qian Renxue's hesitation, Su Ming continued, "I just don't see it happening. So I think we're better off as friends. I enjoy the company of beautiful women, but I'm not delusional. Your status is much higher than mine. Even if you were open to it, Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu certainly wouldn't be. Look at your two Titled Douluos right now—they're practically saying, 'Know your place, kid. Our young mistress is out of your league.'"

Qian Renxue and the two Douluos: …

Snake Spear and Porcupinefish exchanged glances, each wondering if their expressions had truly been that obvious.

Qian Renxue hadn't expected Su Ming's reasoning, but she couldn't deny it made sense. Part of her acknowledged that if he really did have other women in his life, she might not consider it seriously herself. And as much as she had monitored him over the years through the diary, she had always viewed him more as a younger brother—someone intriguing, yes, but still a little brother.

Qian Renxue offered a small smile. "Fine, we'll be friends. But since we're friends, do you have any advice for your new 'older sister'?"

Su Ming shook his head. "You have far more experience than I do, Qian Renxue. Besides, if you overlook something, the people around you will surely advise you. I just find one thing odd. Why leave the fourth prince, Xue Beng, alive after arranging the deaths of the second and third princes? Wouldn't you have made things simpler by eliminating him too? Then you'd be the only heir to the throne. Was it an oversight, or were you and your supporters... short-sighted?"

His question earned dark looks from both Douluos, as if they'd been insulted.

Qian Renxue didn't expect him to ask this, but she replied, "There were reasons. First, after poisoning the second and third princes, I needed to leave Xue Beng alive, or Emperor Xue Ye would have grown suspicious. Second, Xue Beng is hardly a threat. You've seen him—he's nothing but a hedonist, frequenting brothels and associating with corrupt nobles. He's weak and insignificant."

In some ways, her reasoning seemed sound. But Su Ming couldn't help but wonder, If Xue Beng's debauchery isn't an act, her plan might not be flawed. But if it is an act... He decided to give her a small warning.

"Your reasons make sense, Qian Renxue, but even if Emperor Xue Ye suspected you, what could he do without evidence? He's aging. Who else would he pass the throne to after he's gone? Only you, unless you slip up and reveal your disguise."

Then Su Ming asked, "Tell me, did you leave any clues when you arranged the deaths of the second and third princes? Like using the same method for both? I suspect that Xue Beng's hedonistic ways might be an act. Why else would a Titled Douluo like Dugu Bo side with him?"

Notes-Read advanced chapters in patreon.com/Shadow_D_X, i will be finished uploading the whole series in patreon in a month or less, thanks for supporting me


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