area51novel Chapter 246 A Firm Embrace
Chapter 246 A Firm Embrace
Chapter 246 A Firm Embrace
The Crown Prince's bedroom, the exit of the secret chamber.
"Xiao Feng, can't you stay? I have a place to stay here."
"You can live in the palace outside the secret room, or you can live in this secret room. I'll partition off a room for you in the bedroom. Anyway, it's quite spacious, enough for the two of us."
Qian Renxue gazed at Ye Qifeng, who was shorter than her, her eyes sparkling with reluctance and a hint of disappointment. She asked him with some unwillingness.
"No, Xue'er, I have other things to do. After all, this is the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, and living here is not convenient for me."
Seeing the reluctance and disappointment on Qian Renxue's pretty face, Ye Qifeng's eyes softened. He wanted to agree to her request, but after thinking about it, he shook his head.
"All right."
Qian Renxue pouted slightly, looking somewhat dejected. She sighed softly, then her eyes suddenly lit up, and she suggested again:
"Why don't you come and stay at my Crown Prince's residence, Xiao Feng?"
"The Crown Prince's residence?" Ye Qifeng was taken aback.
"Um."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly and explained softly:
"Once the princes and princesses of the Heaven Dou Empire come of age, they can have their own residence outside the palace, which is designated and bestowed by Emperor Xue Ye."
"As the Crown Prince of Tiandou, I naturally have such a residence, which is the Crown Prince's Residence."
"For a long time now, I have been taking over the administration of the Heavenly Dou Empire from Emperor Xueye, so I have rarely been to the Crown Prince's residence."
"If it weren't for the need to seize political power in Tiandou as soon as possible, I wouldn't want to live in this deep palace. I would have moved out to the Crown Prince's residence long ago."
After explaining, Qian Renxue's eyes flickered slightly, and then she said:
"Xiao Feng, didn't you want to find Poison Douluo Dugu Bo? My Crown Prince's residence and his residence are both located in the southern part of Tian Dou City, and they are not far apart."
"If you live in the Crown Prince's residence, it will be more convenient for you to carry out your duties."
"Furthermore, all the personnel in the Crown Prince's residence are from our Spirit Hall, so there is no need to worry about security or leaks. You can live here with peace of mind."
After hearing Qian Renxue's words, Ye Qifeng was somewhat tempted. If that were the case, living in the Crown Prince's residence would indeed be more conducive to getting close to Dugu Bo. However...
Suddenly, Ye Qifeng recalled Liu Erlong's beautiful yet melancholic face. Remembering his promise to her, he hesitated for a few seconds before finally shaking his head.
"I'm sorry, Xue'er."
Looking up at Qian Renxue, Ye Qifeng sensed the expectation in her deep blue eyes and could only sigh and apologize.
Then he said:
"I'm afraid I can't stay at your Crown Prince's residence. I promised Sister Erlong, the one I told you about before, the sister I just met, that I would stay at her house during my stay in Tiandou City."
"All right."
Qian Renxue pouted in disappointment, thinking to herself, "Damn it, it still doesn't work?"
"Speaking of this Liu Erlong, who exactly is she? Why is Xiao Feng talking about her so much? Something feels off."
"No, I have to investigate this thoroughly. I can't let Xiao Feng be fooled by some shady women."
"If this Liu Erlong has any ill intentions towards Xiaofeng and wants to harm her, then I will secretly eliminate her."
"I'm doing this for Xiaofeng's own good, that's all, yes, that's it."
As Qian Renxue was lost in thought, Ye Qifeng's gentle voice rang in her ear:
"Alright, Xue'er, open the secret room. Let's hurry out. Judging by the time, it must have been dark outside for quite some time."
"Okay!"
Qian Renxue snapped out of her daze and quickly responded with an "oh".
Amidst the dazzling golden light, she did not forget to change and disguise her identity. In the blink of an eye, she transformed from a stunningly beautiful and graceful tall figure into a tall, gentle man with a straight nose and square mouth.
It was exactly the appearance of Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of Tiandou.
"As expected of the Angel Set Soul Bone Skill, the disguise effect is really good."
Ye Qifeng watched this scene with a face full of curiosity, clicking his tongue in admiration.
If he hadn't known from the beginning that Xue Qinghe was actually Qian Renxue in disguise, he would never have realized that she was a woman.
Looking at Xue Qinghe, his male characteristics were obvious, such as his prominent Adam's apple.
If it weren't for his reservations, Ye Qifeng would have really wanted to touch and see if Qian Renxue's entire body had turned into a man's.
For example, the chest, and... cough cough, never mind.
It's better not to act on those thoughts, otherwise Qian Renxue will surely take her sword and continue to stab him.
However, Ye Qifeng soon noticed something amiss: those hands.
Xue Qinghe's hands were slender and long, snow-white and delicate, with skin like solidified cream; they were clearly Qian Renxue's.
No wonder Xue Qinghe always wears a pair of silk gloves. No wonder when I touched her hands before, I could feel that they were completely a woman's hands.
It seems that the flaw in the disguise skill lies in the hands, which is probably due to the fact that the Angel Set Soul Bone is not a complete set.
Ye Qifeng immediately understood.
"Looks like you figured it out. Impressive, Xiao Feng! You're the first person to discover the flaw in my disguise skills."
Seeing Ye Qifeng staring at her hands with a look of realization, Qian Renxue immediately understood that he had discovered the flaw in her disguise. She smiled slightly and praised him a few times.
Qian Renxue's voice was clear, melodious, and captivating. At this moment, she had not yet disguised herself and still maintained her natural voice.
As she spoke softly to Ye Qifeng, she gently touched a gold bracelet on her left wrist, took out a silk glove, and carefully put it on under his curious gaze.
Then.
Qian Renxue activated the portion of her soul power that had been restored, condensed it in her hand, and gently pressed it against a spot on the wall next to the exit of the secret chamber.
The soft clicking of the latches unlocking, followed by the heavy sound of a millstone grinding, rang out in succession.
The stone wall in front of them suddenly opened, revealing the bedroom, which was brightly lit by the incandescent soul-guided lamp.
Qian Renxue and Ye Qifeng walked out one after the other, the heavy sound of the stone mill echoing behind them once more. The secret chamber door closed tightly and disappeared in an instant.
The two returned to the front hall of the palace.
Ye Qifeng glanced at the girl who was still sleeping peacefully on the soft sofa, then turned his head and quickly saw Qian Renxue staring at him with a slightly strange look in her eyes, clearly thinking in a bad direction.
"Ahem, Xue'er, don't overthink it."
Ye Qifeng quickly coughed twice and said to her:
"I already explained the origins of this girl to you in the secret room. I really have nothing to do with her."
Qian Renxue tilted her head, giving him a "what are you talking about?" look, but secretly she curled her lip slightly and sneered inwardly:
"Hmph~ Who knows you? That girl was only wrapped in a thin blanket, she wasn't wearing any clothes underneath, you must have seen it, right?"
Ye Qifeng composed himself, looked at Qian Renxue, and his expression suddenly turned serious:
"Xue'er, this girl is in your hands now."
"Given that Avalanche was crippled by my kick, the Heavenly Dou Royal Family will probably not let her and her family go, and will most likely arrest them to silence them."
"So let's protect her and her family as much as possible."
Qian Renxue nodded upon hearing this, and became serious as well. She assured him:
"Don't worry. It's a small matter, I'll take care of it."
"I cannot readily mobilize the power of the Heaven Dou Empire at the moment, as it could easily arouse suspicion from the Heaven Dou royal family. However, I can have the Spirit Hall personnel take action, and then have the Spirit Hall provide them with protection."
"Anyway, there are many secret struggles between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall, so it won't arouse any suspicion if the Spirit Hall takes action."
"Yes, I'm at ease leaving it to you."
Ye Qifeng smiled brightly at her.
He never doubted Qian Renxue's abilities. After all, she was no ordinary person, having impersonated the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire and remained in hiding for so many years.
They are meticulous in everything they do.
Qian Renxue also had a bright smile on her face. Being trusted by Ye Qifeng made her feel especially good and wonderful.
"Alright, Xue'er, I should go now."
At this moment, Ye Qifeng suddenly spoke up.
Qian Renxue's smile vanished instantly, her lips pursed, and she was momentarily speechless.
"Xue'er, I'm so happy to see you."
Ye Qifeng seemed oblivious to her changing expression and continued to smile.
"Yes, I'm happy to see you too." Qian Renxue nodded, echoing in her mind. After a moment, she added, "And I'm no less happy than you."
"Seeing that you're doing well now puts my mind at ease," Ye Qifeng said again.
"No, actually I'm not doing well, I'm not doing well at all!" Qian Renxue thought to herself, her lips pursed even tighter.
Far from Wuhun City, we arrived at a place where everyone was a stranger, or even an enemy.
For the past few years, she has been all alone, without any relatives or friends, and has to be extremely cautious and careful in everything she does. The loneliness, torment, and bitterness in her heart have no one to tell her and no one to know.
No matter what, Qian Renxue could never say that she was doing well.
Of course, she wouldn't say it out loud.
After all, she has her pride, her stubbornness, her persistence, and her goals.
Although she impulsively accepted the mission to seize the country, it was actually something she did willingly.
Therefore, this is her choice, and she must complete it.
She wanted to prove herself to that woman, no, to her sister, and not let her look down on her.
Of course, she wouldn't say that she just wanted recognition and care.
Seeing Qian Renxue pursing her lips and lowering her head, remaining silent, Ye Qifeng hesitated slightly.
"Thank you for everything these past few years, Xue'er!"
Sensing her sudden change in mood, Ye Qifeng frowned and pondered how to comfort her. After a long silence, all his words finally boiled down to one sentence.
This sentence is very simple and ordinary.
But it was such a simple sentence that it made Qian Renxue's heart explode with warmth.
There are still people who understand her!
And this person is her Xiaofeng.
Qian Renxue finally couldn't bear it any longer, and suddenly pounced forward, then pulled Ye Qifeng into her arms and hugged him tightly.
Ye Qifeng was caught off guard and was suddenly hugged tightly.
Yes, Qian Renxue's current appearance is that of the tall and imposing Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heavenly Dou Clan, with a flat chest and a slightly muscular build.
Ye Qifeng did not feel the expected softness.
So it was a solid hug.
Although he knew the person in front of him was Qian Renxue, being suddenly held in her arms by a man made Ye Qifeng feel a little strange, as if he was uncomfortable all over.
"Thank you, Xiaofeng!" Qian Renxue's light and gentle voice rang softly in my ears.
"Xue'er, what's wrong with you?" Ye Qifeng was stunned.
"It's okay, let me hold you for a while."
Qian Renxue said softly, holding Ye Qifeng in her arms, feeling the warmth emanating from him. She felt incredibly peaceful and comfortable, so comfortable and enjoyable that she was reluctant to let go.
"Isn't this inappropriate?!"
Ye Qifeng thought about the mysterious aura contained in his body, which would have a strange effect on the opposite sex. Although he had shielded and restricted it within his body so that it would not affect the outside world, it would still have an effect if someone touched his body.
"Just for a little while."
Qian Renxue said softly, her voice gentle, which sounded like a coquettish tone to Ye Qifeng.
"Alright." After a moment, Qian Renxue suddenly loosened her arms and took two steps back, then stood up straight, looking completely calm.
However, upon closer inspection, one can see that a faint blush remains on her cheeks, which is simply concealed by some form of suppression.
"Huh? Xue'er can actually resist the influence of the mysterious aura emanating from me?"
Ye Qifeng was surprised; he hadn't noticed anything unusual about Qian Renxue.
"That's true. After all, Xue'er possesses the divine-level martial soul, the Six-Winged Angel, which is about the same level as my two martial souls. It's understandable that she can resist the influence of the mysterious aura to a certain extent."
"Besides, Xue'er and I haven't known each other for very long, so she shouldn't be affected in any way."
Thinking of this, Ye Qifeng felt a little relieved.
"Xue'er, I'm leaving."
Ye Qifeng looked at Qian Renxue and said, "I didn't actually tell Sister Erlong that I came to see you this time. If I don't go back late, she might worry."
"Alright, then I'll take you there," Qian Renxue said softly.
Then.
The two then left the palace gate.
As soon as they stepped out the door, they saw Ci Xue and She Long waiting outside.
"Young Master! His Highness the Holy Son!"
Ci Xue and She Long simultaneously placed their hands on their chests, bowed slightly, and paid their respects to the two men.
Ci Xue and She Long were already waiting there when they sensed Qian Renxue emerging from the secret chamber.
The reason he waited outside was that She Long had never met Ye Qifeng, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, and he came to meet him.
Upon seeing Ye Qifeng, She Long's eyes lit up, filled with curiosity, but also with shock and horror.
In his mental perception, the Holy Son was clearly right in front of him, but he couldn't sense even the slightest trace of his presence, as if he didn't exist at all.
This demonstrates that His Highness's ability to conceal his presence is extremely powerful, surpassing that of everyone present.
Just then.
Suddenly sensing something, Ye Qifeng turned his head and looked at the sky not far away.
The next instant, Qian Renxue, Ci Xue, She Mao, and the ghost in the shadows all turned to look in the same direction.
About two kilometers away, a figure covered in lush green suddenly leaped up from a palace and rushed out of the palace, flying away at high speed.
That is
Dugu Bo?!
Moreover, in that direction, below the palace.
It seems to be the prince's palace that was destroyed by an avalanche.
Ye Qifeng and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance, immediately guessing what was going on, and smiled at the same time.
Before the two emerged from the secret chamber, they had already learned what had happened in the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.
Ci Xue and She Long, standing beside him, also had inexplicable smiles on their faces.
"Xiao Feng, weren't you looking for Dugu Bo? Do you want to...?"
At this moment, Qian Renxue turned to look at Ye Qifeng and asked softly.
She didn't know exactly what Ye Qifeng wanted to do with Dugu Bo; Ye Qifeng hadn't explained it in detail in the secret room before.
However, she knew that Dugu Bo possessed something Ye Qifeng needed.
This is enough.
She would do everything she could to satisfy Ye Qifeng's desires.
So the moment Qian Renxue spotted Dugu Bo, a thought flashed through her mind: she wanted to catch up with him, grab him, and then hand him over to Ye Qifeng.
After all, she had two Title Douluos with a Soul Power of Level 92 under her command, one of whom, Ci Xue, the Porcupine Douluo, was Dugu Bo's nemesis.
Moreover, she knew that there was another Ghost Douluo, Ghost Phantom, who was about to break through to the level 95 Super Douluo in terms of Soul Power, in the shadows.
If the three Title Douluos joined forces, taking down Dugu Bo would be quite easy.
After all, Dugu Bocai was merely a Title Douluo with a Soul Power of Level 91.
"No need. There's no rush."
Ye Qifeng gently shook his head.
"Alright, then remember to be careful. After all, Dugu Bo is a strange, ruthless, and extremely dangerous person."
Seeing this, Qian Renxue suppressed her thoughts, but still reminded Ye Qifeng to be careful.
"It's alright, I have ways to subdue him, even make him submit. If not, then let him be."
Ye Qifeng didn't say what came next, but Qian Renxue understood the meaning behind it.
She widened her eyes slightly, looking at Ye Qifeng with some surprise, thinking to herself, "Huh? I didn't expect that beneath Xiao Feng's gentle and handsome appearance, he actually harbors a ruthless and decisive heart?"
Ye Qifeng didn't notice the admiration in Qian Renxue's eyes.
Looking up at the night sky, it was pitch black, without a single star. I could feel the slightly cool night breeze carrying a strong dampness.
He suddenly realized why Dugu Bo had been so anxious to fly away from the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.
It turns out it's been raining lately.
The backlash from the Jade Phosphorus Serpent venom on Dugu Bo's body is about to erupt.
He was going to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
Suppressing the backlash from the toxins.
(End of this chapter)