Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 163 Acting Willfully

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Prince's Mansion.

After seeing Arou off, Xuanming was led over by the guards of the Crown Prince's residence.

"What did the Pope say to you?"

As soon as she entered, Qian Renxue couldn't wait to find out what was going on.

Yue Guan didn't give her a chance to get close at all!
She couldn't even force her way in as Qian Renxue to eavesdrop!

"She asked about my injuries, and then apologized for injuring me in Wuhun City," Xuanming said.

"And then?" Qian Renxue asked.

“That’s all,” Xuanming said.

"That's all?" Qian Renxue asked with some doubt.

"You went in yesterday evening and stayed with the Pope the whole time. You only came out at noon today and said this little bit?"

“I’m sleeping,” Xuanming said.

"..."

"Sleep?" Qian Renxue was a little confused.

“She knocked me unconscious after only a few words last night, and I slept until noon today,” Xuanming said.

"Knocked you out? Why? What did you say?" Qian Renxue asked.

"Is this an interrogation?" Xuanming asked.

"I was just concerned," Qian Renxue said.

"Concerned?" Xuanming paused.

"If it were Tang Yuehua, she would first ask me if I was injured or if the Pope had given me any trouble. After hearing that I had slept until noon today, she would ask me if I was hungry and then prepare food for me."

"I believe that she cares about me."

"Do you... have any other insights into the word 'care'?"

Qian Renxue was speechless for a moment. "The Pope's purpose in coming to Tiandou City is definitely not simple. She kept you in the Martial Soul Temple for one night. This will inevitably lead to suspicion from the outside world. I need to understand the situation in order to stabilize the situation."

"Oh, you prioritize the greater good. As expected of you, you have the world in your heart," Xuanming said.

"Why didn't you say so earlier? It would have saved me from misunderstanding."

"You!" Qian Renxue took a deep breath.

“Did I disregard the bigger picture? Did I act impulsively? Did I not know what was good for me?” Xuanming said.

"No problem, I accept all of that, but I don't understand why you don't ask the Pope about these things?"

Wouldn't it be simpler and more direct to discuss it with her?

"Okay! I won't ask anymore, is that alright?" Qian Renxue interrupted.

"Whatever makes you happy, you don't need to ask for my opinion," Xuanming said.

"Anyway, you won't listen to me."

"You!" Qian Renxue clenched her fists and stood up abruptly.

"Did you do it on purpose?"

She says one thing, and this guy retorts with another!
"Deliberately?" Xuanming frowned slightly and closed his eyes.

Something was definitely wrong; he retorted almost instinctively, without thinking at all.

In the past, he would have remained silent and waited for Qian Renxue to act freely.

But now, he simply can't control himself.

"Excuse me, there might be something wrong with my brain." Xuanming opened his eyes.

"If you don't want to argue, I suggest you don't talk to me for now."

Qian Renxue looked at Xuan Ming, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. After a moment, she slowly loosened her clenched fist, sat back down in her chair, and tried to calm her tone: "Alright, I won't argue with you for now, but the Pope's actions are really strange. It's impossible that she left you in the Martial Soul Temple for one night without a purpose."

"Even though you say you've been sleeping the whole time, who can guarantee that nothing else happened in between?"

"What could possibly happen?" Xuan Ming retorted. Qian Renxue turned her head away. "Who knows? She's an old woman in her forties, and she knocked you out..."

"Stop right there, where are you going?"

Xuanming stopped in his tracks. "First it was Xue Qinghe, then Tang Yuehua, and now it's the Pope?"

"Who's next? Why don't you tell me first, so I can be mentally prepared?"

Qian Renxue was speechless for a moment, "I...I didn't mean that."

“You were the one who proposed this, you were the one who spread the rumors, and you were the one who found the person.” Xuanming turned around and glanced at Qian Renxue.

"Now you're telling me that's not what you meant?"

"It seems my comprehension skills urgently need improvement, otherwise I can no longer keep up with your train of thought."

Xuanming said nothing more and turned to leave.

As Qian Renxue watched Xuan Ming's resolute departure, a mix of emotions welled up within her, and a nameless irritation surged into her heart.

She knew that her words had been somewhat inappropriate, but the Pope's visit to Tiandou City and his perplexing actions made it difficult for her to remain calm.

"Young Master, why don't you go to the Spirit Temple yourself and ask?" Serpent Spear Douluo slowly emerged from the shadows.

"Stop tormenting him."

To completely control someone, you must first break their spirit, then take advantage of their weakness, using both threats and incentives—this is what Qian Xunji taught Qian Renxue.

Theoretically speaking, this is correct, and it works for the vast majority of people. Qian Renxue has used this method to deal with other people over the years, and without exception, it has been successful.

But there are always some unruly people in this world, and Xuanming is clearly one of them.

Qian Renxue's stick could not frighten him, and any subsequent sweets would only be seen as an insult.

Trying to deal with Xuanming by using a combination of carrot and stick tactics is clearly not going to work.

Qian Renxue couldn't possibly be unaware of this, but she hesitated to change her approach because she felt that changing it would be tantamount to admitting defeat.

Because she had never lost, Qian Renxue was unwilling to admit it and could not accept it.

But if things continue like this, Xuanming will be forced to rebel sooner or later!
In the past, he would have advised Qian Renxue to eliminate Xuanming directly, but now, Xuanming's position is irreplaceable, and they cannot rashly touch him, otherwise it will cause a huge uproar.

Unlike those princes before, if Xuanming gets into trouble, the Heavenly Dou Royal Family, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Seven Great Families, and the Pope will definitely not let him off easily, especially the first three, who will definitely investigate to the end!
If things really escalate to that point, Qian Renxue will probably be exposed!

"I have my own plans, so don't say anything more." Qian Renxue stood up and walked away with a cold face.

Serpent Spear Douluo sighed.

This can't go on. The only one who can persuade Qian Renxue now is the Grand Elder.

……

Wuhun City, the central mountain, the Hall of Worship.

"Great Master, She Long has sent a letter."

"Has something happened to Xiaoxue?"

Qian Daoliu opened his eyes and slowly descended from mid-air.

"I suppose so, it's related to that kid." Golden Crocodile Douluo handed the letter from Serpent Spear Douluo to Qian Daoliu.

Qian Daoliu glanced at it quickly, his brows furrowing slightly. "After all these years, it's still like this?"

“Great Elder, Xiaoxue won’t listen to anyone else. You’re the only one who can persuade her now,” Golden Crocodile Douluo said helplessly.

They were willing to keep Xuanming back then not because they valued his talent, but purely because Qian Renxue wanted him.

Otherwise, based on that kid's behavior in the Angel Temple, he would have been slapped to death long ago.

But now, according to She Long's description, Qian Renxue is going further and further astray in this matter.

"I originally thought that this kid's existence would change her, but I never expected it to turn out like this..." Qian Daoliu sighed.

He didn't object to Qian Renxue bringing Xuanming to Tiandou City. Besides satisfying her competitive spirit and possessiveness, he also thought that having that kid by her side would temper Qian Renxue's personality.

See She Longxin's description: polishing?

Stubbornly going his own way, compounding his mistakes!

He's getting more and more stubborn!
Qian Daoliu remained silent for a moment, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "Fine, I'll go to Tiandou City myself."

Bibi Dong is currently in Tiandou City, and that woman's attitude towards Xuan Ming is also very strange. If Qian Renxue makes a scene with her at this time, she might get into trouble!
(End of this chapter)