Chapter 310: A New Girlfriend?
After crying in Yang Potian's arms for some time, Qian Renxue finally quieted down. She spoke, her voice calmer, "Potian, what should I do now?"
Yang Potian looked at her with a mixture of tenderness and sorrow. After a long pause, he made up his mind and said, "Go ask your grandfather. He knows everything and can tell you what you need to know."
Qian Renxue frowned in confusion. "I know Grandfather is hiding something from me. I've asked him so many times, but he always refuses to tell me. It's almost as if he's afraid of something."
"Of course he's afraid," Yang Potian replied. "This is the darkest stain on your Angel Clan's legacy and the greatest tragedy in Bibi Dong's life. Revealing it might destroy both of you."
"So what should I do?"
Yang Potian thought for a moment. "In your grandfather's eyes, the Angel Clan's legacy is paramount. You've now completed the Angel's Nine Trials, marking you as the sole inheritor of the Angel God. But if you're going to pass the divine trial, you'll have to overcome attachments. Bibi Dong has already become your heart demon. With her presence in your heart, you'll never achieve a clear mind or truly succeed in the trial. Worse, you could end the Angel Clan's inheritance."
Qian Renxue was unsure. "Will Grandfather really tell me, just because of that?"
Yang Potian reached out, gently stroking her hair. "Silly girl, Qian Daoliu's priority is you and your success in the Nine Trials. He would give up his life to see you complete the divine trials. He knows what's at stake."
After a moment of silence between them, Qian Renxue's eyes suddenly sharpened, and she pulled herself away, standing up abruptly. "Wait a minute! Weren't we supposed to discuss the events of the illusion realm? How did this turn into a lecture about my issues?"
Her sudden movement startled Yang Potian, who inwardly sighed: This girl's personality is really something else.
Picking up her Angelic Sacred Sword, Qian Renxue glared at him. "Yang Potian, you've been dodging the topic this whole time, shifting the blame onto me. Looks like you're tired of living."
Yang Potian gulped. "Xue'er, can't we approach matters of the heart in a… lighter way? Doesn't it deserve a touch of joy?"
She snorted. "Absolutely not. We need to be serious about this. I've suffered enough! I'll accept Ye Lingling as a co-wife, but from now on, I'm the main one. You'll bring a bride price to Wuhun City and ask for my hand properly. Otherwise, I'll go to Tianxing Academy myself and settle things with Ye Lingling."
With that, she shot him a final glare and swept out of the grove. Yang Potian was left speechless, inwardly cursing. Did I really just get a girlfriend—or did I invite a tyrant into my life?
Most men built harems with three or four wives; meanwhile, he could barely manage two without things spiraling out of control.
When the two of them returned to where Bibi Dong was absorbing the spirit ring, everyone present shot them inquisitive glances, adding to Yang Potian's embarrassment. Golden Crocodile Douluo caught sight of Qian Renxue's tear-stained face and his expression darkened. "Little Xue, don't be afraid. If this kid bullied you, we'll storm Tianxing Academy and make him pay."
Everyone exchanged awkward glances at that; they were well aware that Golden Crocodile Douluo was in no shape to defeat Yang Potian.
Yang Potian: "?"
The next few days passed in an awkward silence between Yang Potian and Qian Renxue, neither saying a word. When Bibi Dong finally finished absorbing the Titan Giant Ape's spirit ring, her aura seemed to have surged, and her delight suggested she had gained a powerful new spirit ability. Without addressing the others, she rested briefly, then turned to the Azure Bull Python to continue her task, her eagerness and ambition for power evident.
But as soon as Bibi Dong subdued the Azure Bull Python, before Yang Potian could act, Qian Renxue swooped in and seized the spirit bone, declaring, "I'll keep this spirit bone safe, so you don't use it to charm more young ladies."
Watching her carry off the Azure Bull Python's right arm spirit bone, Yang Potian simply sighed, choosing not to argue.
From the sidelines, others glanced at him sympathetically. Chrysanthemum Douluo even let out a teasing laugh. "Oh, Yang Potian, you've always managed to get the better of others. Now it's your turn to be outplayed. Let's see if you keep flaunting that smugness!"
Yang Potian's face twitched, resisting the urge to retort, and instead, he walked off alone.
With the spirit hunt complete, he felt it was time to depart. With Qian Renxue and Golden Crocodile Douluo around, Bibi Dong would face no trouble while absorbing the spirit ring.
Using his wings, Yang Potian quickly made his way back to Tianxing Academy in just half a day.
Everything at Tianxing Academy remained calm and peaceful. Most internal and external threats had been handled, meaning that for the time being, there was no immediate danger. It was time to focus on finding his eighth spirit ring and progressing through his divine trial. He couldn't afford to delay much longer; too much time had already passed.
Initially, he'd planned to look for an ideal target in the Star Dou Forest, hoping that if multiple powerful spirit beasts appeared, he could easily defeat one to complete his trial.
Instead, the spirit beasts there had kept to themselves, only Di Tian and Sr. Xiong showing up. With their strength, even he couldn't easily take them down.
Yang Potian called a private meeting with the core members of Tianxing Academy, including his father, grandfather, Dugu Bo, and his uncle. His second uncle, Yang Wushuang, had already left the academy to return to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as a guardian.
Dugu Bo eyed him knowingly. "Our little prodigy—didn't that girl spirit you away? Back already?"
Yang Potian explained, "I went with Bibi Dong's group to the Star Dou Forest. Both the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python have been slain, and Bibi Dong has absorbed their spirit rings, so her strength has surely increased."
Dugu Bo raised a brow. "I wouldn't think you'd help strengthen Wuhun Hall. Why assist them this time?"
Yang Potian sighed. "I've never seen the Wuhun Empire as our true enemy. My real concerns have always been Tang San and the Star Dou Forest's beasts."
"Especially Tang San. After our battle with Tianxing Academy, I severed Tang Hao's arm. Knowing Tang San's vengeful nature, if he becomes a god, our academy won't survive."
At this, everyone's expressions grew serious.
Yang Potian detailed the events in the Star Dou Forest, emphasizing the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python's ties to Tang San, and how preemptively hunting these beasts was a preventative measure.
When he finished, his face turned somber. "I need to leave for a while. I'm not sure how long I'll be gone. For now, we don't need to worry about the Wuhun Empire. As long as we don't provoke them, Bibi Dong will likely ignore us."
"My real concern lies with the spirit beasts. If they incite a beast tide, follow the evacuation plan. Minimize casualties, and wait for my return to deal with it."
"If things get critical, seek help from the Snow Empress or retreat to the Extreme North. That area is relatively secure and offers good cover."
"If things truly grow dire, you can ask for aid in the Slaughter City. I've quietly enabled Tianyue and Ping'an to enter. They have access rights to the city now."
During his last visit to the Slaughter City to deal with the Rakshasa God's remnants, Yang Potian had observed Tianyue and Ping'an's abilities and granted them entry to the city as a contingency plan.
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