NOVEL NEXT Chapter 31: Your students are good.
The scenery along the way always lacks a pair of eyes that can discover beauty.
"No need to rush on the way back."
After leaving the Star Dou Forest, Zhongli parted ways with Qian Renxue and Cixue.
The way back is a destination, but the situation for the two of them is different.
Zhongli was not in a hurry to return, but Qian Renxue had to go back early, so they parted ways, which wasn't a bad thing.
"Zhongli, I didn't expect Miss Qian Renxue to hide in Heaven Dou City for so many years, even disguised as the crown prince."
Paimon said with some emotion.
Zhongli was a bit puzzled by Qian Renxue's honesty.
Logically, such an important matter should have been explained by Qian Renxue, who would then ask them to keep it secret.
Unexpectedly, she directly laid all her cards on the table, even detailing how she plotted against Xue Qinghe and other princes.
"Don't you think Qian Renxue's methods are too cruel?"
Zhongli glanced sideways with a slight smile on his face and said.
"Cruel?"
Listening to Qian Renxue's words, Paimon only felt like she was listening to a story and didn't find it cruel at all.
In contrast, it was Zhongli who in front of her, killed two 100,000-year soul beasts, which seemed more cruel.
"It should be a bit cruel, I suppose."
"After all, Xue Qinghe kindly took Qian Renxue in, but ended up raising a tiger that would harm him. He was assassinated by Qian Renxue, who then continued to assassinate others while disguised as him."
Paimon touched her chin and answered thoughtfully.
"In human terms, great achievements disregard minor details."
"But, these methods are indeed somewhat underhanded."
Zhongli shook his head and murmured.
Liyue was able to establish itself in the best geographical environment on the entire Teyvat continent not because of any underhanded methods.
But because of power!
Absolute power!
Whether it was the Adepti, the Yakshas, or the Millelith, they all possessed great strength.
Three thousand Millelith could fight against gods!
Of course, the main combat forces were Morax and the Primo Geovishap!
In ancient Liyue, due to its best geographical environment, it was also the place with the most gods.
Morax's survival and lasting until the end were not due to underhanded methods, but because he believed in fighting if you were dissatisfied!
Ultimately, time wore down his temper.
"Ah~"
"But Paimon doesn't dislike Qian Renxue at all, what's going on?"
Paimon said subconsciously, blinking at Zhongli.
Hearing this, Zhongli's eye twitched.
"A few good meals and some gold and silver jewels won you over, of course you don't dislike Qian Renxue."
Zhongli thought to himself, but did not say out loud.
"We came in a hurry and didn't experience the local customs."
"On the way back, we can slow down and enjoy it."
"Paimon, let's go."
"Zhongli, wait for me!"
Meanwhile, with Qian Renxue.
"Miss, you were so direct in being honest with Mr. Zhongli. What if the plan gets exposed...?"
Cixue's expression was very peculiar. He didn't understand why Qian Renxue did that.
Hearing this, Qian Renxue turned her head, looked at Cixue, and said calmly, "Uncle Cixue, do you really think Mr. Zhongli doesn't know my identity?"
"Little Paimon might not know, but do you think Mr. Zhongli doesn't recognize my martial soul?"
"Sincerity is the ultimate weapon!"
The Six-Winged Angel martial soul is unique in the entire Douluo Continent, isn't that obvious?
Besides, if Zhongli really wanted to stop her, it wouldn't make much difference whether she was honest or not.
Cixue was stunned. Thinking it over carefully, it indeed seemed to be the case.
Zhongli had been following them, witnessing Qian Renxue's "disguise" and her martial soul's display. Anyone with some insight could guess her identity, right?
"Strange, why would Mr. Zhongli follow Miss all the way to the Star Dou Forest?"
"It doesn't make sense."
This was the part Cixue couldn't figure out, even if Zhongli had saved their lives.
There are times when confusion can't be avoided.
Cixue's words reminded Qian Renxue of something from two days before their departure.
"This trip might be risky, you..."
At the time, Qian Renxue didn't take it to heart. With a Title Douluo accompanying them, hunting a soul beast over 20,000 years old shouldn't pose any risk, right?
Wasn't this supposed to be an easy task?
"Perhaps he foresaw that I would encounter danger..."
Qian Renxue thought to herself but didn't share this with She Long.
Suddenly, as if something occurred to her, Qian Renxue turned to Cixue and said, "Uncle Cixue, please keep Mr. Zhongli's matter confidential. I don't want Grandpa or that woman to know!"
Cixue shuddered all over; it was the first time he saw Qian Renxue with such a determined expression.
Not letting the Great Worship or the Pope know about Mr. Zhongli?
Isn't this making things difficult for him, Cixue?
If the Great Worship or the Pope found out about this later and realized he had kept it hidden, would he still have a chance to live?
"Miss, a person like Mr. Zhongli is sure to be..."
Cixue stopped mid-sentence, noticing Qian Renxue staring at him intensely. He realized that if he didn't agree today, he might face dire consequences in the future.
Gritting his teeth, Cixue nodded and said, "Rest assured, Miss. I won't say a word about Mr. Zhongli and Paimon."
"Thank you, Uncle Cixue."
Though Qian Renxue thanked him, Cixue could only smile wryly.
Being a subordinate is really tough.
Recently, something major happened in Heaven Dou City. The former Blue Tyrant Advanced Spirit Master Academy suddenly changed its name to Shrek Academy.
Blue Tyrant Academy was quite well-known in Heaven Dou City. Establishing an academy in such a prime location required ironclad connections.
Even the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was set up in the outskirts of the city, but Blue Tyrant Academy was right in the city!
Changing its name to one that no one had ever heard of was truly odd.
"Xiao Gang, Flender, do you mean that as soon as you arrived in Heaven Dou City, you offended two Titled Douluo?"
Originally, the person did not intend to reveal himself, but because of that idiot Dai Mubai, their group nearly got wiped out!
Liu Erlong, who kept a low profile, wasn't aware of what was happening in Heaven Dou City, which was perfectly normal.
As the group chatted idly today, Yu Xiaogang mentioned the incident at the city gate.
He was truly envious of Zhongli!
Both had summoned martial souls, but Zhongli was a twin martial soul and had cultivated to a Title Douluo!
He mentioned this not out of revenge, as he didn't have the guts.
As long as that person wished, he was nearly invincible, who would dare provoke him?
Even his father, Yu Yuanzhen, would tremble at the sight of someone like Zhongli...
"That esteemed individual is a guest of the Crown Prince. Initially, even the Crown Prince was unaware of his strength, hiring him as a guest for his knowledge."
"If it weren't for Mubai seeking trouble, that esteemed individual wouldn't have gotten angry, revealing his power..."
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