Transmigrating into Huo Yuhao, my abilities are refreshed every month.

But it doesn't matter, good things come to those who wait. The little rabbit has already jumped into the trap, so why worry about not getting any meat?

Huo Yuhao went to the hotel where he had stayed more than ten days ago to look for Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, only to find that they had not been staying there for a long time.

Having lost track of them, Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment before arriving at the Crown Prince's residence. He took out the token given to him by Qian Renxue and said to the guard, "Please inform the Crown Prince that Huo Yuhao requests an audience with His Highness."

Upon seeing the token, the guard hurriedly went inside to announce its arrival.

Huo Yuhao waited for a long time before the guard came out and replied, "I'm so sorry, His Highness the Crown Prince is not at home. If you have urgent business, you can come this afternoon."

Huo Yuhao had no choice but to take his leave. At the same time, he was a little puzzled. How could a guard not know whether the Crown Prince was in the mansion or not, and still have to go in to report?

What's the difference between this and someone pretending to be asleep telling me they're asleep?

"What bad timing! His Highness the Crown Prince isn't at home. It seems I'll have to visit another time."

Just then, a clear and melodious voice rang in his ears. The voice seemed to have some kind of magic, attracting Huo Yuhao to look in the direction of the sound.

Before my eyes was a stunningly beautiful woman, dressed in a long, golden palace-style gown. The gown was a one-piece piece, seemingly woven from gold thread, with few embellishments, its style simple yet elegant.

A golden stand-up collar protected her snow-white and slender neck, and her long golden hair was casually draped behind her. Her golden eyes were calm as water, subtly exuding an air of nobility and holiness.

She looked to be eighteen or nineteen years old, with skin as white as snow, an exquisite face, and a shapely figure.

Among all the women Huo Yuhao had ever seen, her appearance was roughly on par with Wang Dong's, but she was more mature and exuded the charm of an older sister.

"Yuhao, she has the aura of a god—holy, radiant, and scorching. There was no such deity in the Dragon God Realm before; she must have become a god later," Gu Xuanying exclaimed in her spiritual sea.

Huo Yuhao immediately confirmed that the woman in palace attire in front of him was Qian Renxue.

Goodness, you weren't at Xue Qinghe's place when I visited, so you reverted to your original form and came to visit me? You're really something.

Huo Yuhao secretly became more vigilant. He was certain that Qian Renxue's target was him.

But what is Qian Renxue's purpose in suddenly reverting to her original appearance to see him?

Qian Renxue smiled gently, her radiance captivating, a smile that could topple kingdoms. She looked at Huo Yuhao, "Young brother, it's fate that we meet. It's also a kind of destiny that we both visit His Highness the Crown Prince at the same time. Why don't we get to know each other? My name is Qian Xue, may I ask your name, young brother?"

Keep pretending!

It's all about fate; if you want, you can create such opportunities every time.

Huo Yuhao thought to himself, but showed no sign of it on his face. He clasped his hands in a fist and said, "My name is Huo Yuhao."

“So it’s Brother Huo. It just so happens that my visit to the Crown Prince is related to you. There’s a teahouse not far away, why don’t we sit down?” Qian Renxue’s eyes showed a hint of realization, and then she invited him gently.

Before Huo Yuhao could refuse, she enthusiastically grabbed his sleeve and pulled him toward the teahouse.

The Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo, who were secretly protecting Qian Renxue, were secretly surprised and suspicious.

The young master's behavior today was really too unusual. Not only did she revert to her female identity, but she was also so close to the boy in front of her, which surprised the two of them.

You should know that although Qian Renxue was polite and gentle in the past, she rarely showed such closeness to people.

Along the way, pedestrians frequently stared at the two of them.

Of the two, the woman was stunningly beautiful, and the man was breathtakingly handsome.

When they walk together, they are the most beautiful sight in Tiandou City.

The two arrived at the teahouse, and Qian Renxue said, "Boss, a private room, please."

"Alright, this way please, sir."

The two were led to a quiet tea room on the top floor and sat down separately.

Qian Renxue took a sip of fragrant tea, her bright golden eyes looking at Huo Yuhao, and asked softly, "Brother Huo, what are your thoughts on the Spirit Hall?"

"This question, young lady, leaves me speechless." Huo Yuhao was somewhat at a loss for words. Why was Qian Renxue being so direct?

Qian Renxue chuckled and said, "I think Brother Huo is just like me, a straightforward person, so I was a bit presumptuous."

Huo Yuhao was truly speechless this time.

Straightforward? I might be, but you're more than cunning, and you call yourself straightforward?

Are you blushing?

Qian Renxue pondered for a moment before saying, "To be honest, I am the person sent by the Spirit Hall to deal with the slave hunting group. It is thanks to Brother Huo that this matter was discovered in time, otherwise, I would not have known that our Spirit Hall had such a worm."

"The reason I invited Brother Huo to join me this time is not only because I feel an instant connection with you and want to get to know you better, but also to understand the specifics of this matter. I would appreciate your guidance, Brother Huo."

Qian Renxue's exquisite face was filled with solemnity.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 159. Qian Renxue's Test

159.

"I have absolutely no goodwill toward those who harm ordinary people. If Miss Qian has any questions, I will do my best to answer them for you," Huo Yuhao solemnly promised.

He didn't know what Qian Renxue's purpose was, so he could only go along with her for now and wait and see.

Qian Renxue smiled slightly, which eased the somewhat serious atmosphere considerably, and said, "If you don't mind, Brother Huo can call me Sister Xue."

Huo Yuhao felt that this situation was quite similar to Qian Renxue's insistence that he not call her Brother Xue; they were practically identical.

He immediately seized the opportunity and called out, "Sister Xue."

Qian Renxue smiled and said, "Since Brother Huo calls me sister, then I'll have a few heartfelt words with you."

Huo Yuhao felt that Qian Renxue didn't need to be so open with him; who knew how much of what she said was true and how much was false?

"Sister, please speak," Huo Yuhao said, feigning attentiveness.

Qian Renxue suppressed her smile, pondered for a moment, and sighed, "When our Spirit Hall learned of this news, it was when the Heaven Dou Empire questioned us. They claimed that the Spirit Hall colluded with Prince Xue Xing to capture slaves and wreak havoc on the people, causing widespread resentment."

This accountability was naturally issued by Qian Renxue.

To preserve the Spirit Hall's reputation, she shifted all the blame onto the Spirit Hall in her questioning, satisfying Xue Ye by handing over the reins of the matter to her. Then, when facing the general public, she made no mention of the Spirit Hall's involvement whatsoever.

"According to our investigation, ordinary people in the Oran City area turn pale at the mention of the Spirit Hall. Our Spirit Hall does indeed have corrupt elements, but I still have a few doubts about this matter."

"First, are those Martial Soul Branch Halls really the masterminds behind the cholera outbreak, as the Heaven Dou Empire claims?"

"Secondly, I reviewed the personnel changes of those Martial Soul Branch Halls over the past ten years and found that their personnel appointments and removals were quite unusual."

"So, is the truth that it's not that there are corrupt officials in our Spirit Hall, but rather that the people of the Heaven Dou Empire are using our Spirit Hall's name to incite unrest among the people and make our Spirit Hall take the blame?"

Qian Renxue pretended not to know the truth and asked a question.

She asked these questions to test Huo Yuhao's attitude towards the Spirit Hall. If Huo Yuhao told the truth, it would prove that he wasn't on the side of the Heaven Dou Empire. If not, it would mean he didn't have much goodwill towards the Spirit Hall.

Huo Yuhao looked troubled and hesitated for a long time before saying, "Sister Xue, if I tell the truth, I'm afraid I'll be hunted down by the Heaven Dou Empire."

Did Huo Yuhao say it?

She said it, and she didn't say it. If she said it, it was an implication that Qian Renxue's suspicions were correct. If she didn't say it, she truly said nothing.

Qian Renxue was fairly satisfied. Huo Yuhao's answer showed that he was loyal to the Spirit Hall, or at least not hostile, and could be recruited.

She invited, "Brother Huo, if you're worried about being hunted down by the Heaven Dou Empire, why not join our Spirit Hall?"

Huo Yuhao said apologetically, "I naturally admire the Spirit Hall, the number one power on the continent. However, ever since I experienced the Oran City incident, I have wanted to create an academy to help the ordinary people in that area. So I'm afraid I can't join the Spirit Hall."

"Establish an academy?" Qian Renxue seemed quite interested. "Brother Huo, you truly have a heart full of love. I've also considered how to compensate the people in that area, and your idea is perfect. How about we, the Spirit Hall, support you in establishing such an academy?"

Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment and said, "Of course, I can also teach the people of the Spirit Hall how to make soul tools. However, the academy already has the support of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. The Spirit Hall wouldn't mind partnering with them, would it?"

"The cooperation of the three forces to establish an academy is indeed a grand event, and the Spirit Hall will certainly not mind. Moreover, our Spirit Hall can also learn the lost technology of making soul tools, so there is no reason to refuse." Qian Renxue smiled, appearing very happy.

Huo Yuhao was indeed quite close to the Spirit Hall, and he told her about this without reservation.

When the academy is established, the Spirit Hall will send a group of people, and she will send another group of people from the Spirit Hall in the name of the Heaven Dou Empire. Then the academy will become the academy of their Spirit Hall.

As for Huo Yuhao, will he be able to escape then? He will naturally become one of our own.

Huo Yuhao was also very happy, thinking that Qian Renxue was a really good person. It wasn't enough that she sent him one group of subordinates, she even wanted to send him a second group.

In particular, they even delivered her to their door.

The two continued chatting about all sorts of things for a while, and Qian Renxue didn't try to probe any further. They had a very pleasant conversation.

After leaving the teahouse, the two walked side by side on the main street of Tiandou City, taking a leisurely stroll.

As one of the largest cities of this era, Tiandou City was bustling with merchants and pedestrians.

Because the two were too conspicuous, Huo Yuhao had to use a simulation to disguise himself.

Qian Renxue looked around at everything on the street with a sense of wonder and a relaxed expression. "It's been a long time since I've felt this relaxed."

Huo Yuhao feigned confusion, "Are you very busy?"

Qian Renxue said, "I am quite busy."

The main reason is that, given her status, it's impossible for her to just casually stroll around the streets, whether she's Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue.

Huo Yuhao said gently, "You still need to relax often, otherwise, long-term suppression may cause problems with your mental state."

Like him, he not only relaxes himself, but also often helps others relax.

"I've learned something." Qian Renxue nodded thoughtfully, her starry eyes sparkling as she looked at Huo Yuhao with a charming smile. "But I don't have a disguise soul skill like yours, so it's rare for me to have such opportunities to come out and wander around. Why don't you come and see me more often?"

The girl's smile was beautiful, like a hundred flowers in bloom, and Huo Yuhao couldn't help but look away.

"Of course," Huo Yuhao said softly.