"???"
The three of them shared the same confused look, staring at Dugu Bo.
"Ahem, just reminiscing about the past..." Dugu Bo said, a bit awkwardly.
But his gaze still remained fixed on Li Yu and 'Xue Qinghe,' unable to understand, truly unable to understand.
Li Yu and 'Xue Qinghe' exchanged a glance.
The latter hesitated for a moment, then six golden wings appeared behind her and wrapped around her body.
"Huh?" Dugu Bo widened his eyes.
When did this white goose change like this?
The next moment.
The wings spread wide, and Qian Renxue appeared.
"Ah?" Dugu Bo felt like he had just witnessed something extraordinary.
Prince Xue Qinghe is a woman?
Was this the reason why Emperor Xue Ye hesitated to pass the throne to Xue Qinghe earlier?
Hmm… no!
Dugu Bo gaze fell on Qian Daoliu, his pupils constricted.
"Grandfather," Qian Renxue said to Qian Daoliu, smiling.
Qian Daoliu hadn't expected Qian Renxue to reveal her true identity in front of Li Yu and Dugu Bo.
But seeing Li Yu calm demeanor, he immediately understood. He had deduced it correctly—Li Yu had long known that 'Xue Qinghe' was a woman.
And judging by the current situation, it seemed that the truth about him had already been disclosed to Li Yu by this girl.
Qian Daoliu instantly felt like his little "cotton-padded jacket" had sprung a leak.
However, he simply nodded and then turned to Li Yu, "Do you now know everything?"
"Of course," Li Yu said with a slight smile, nodding without showing any fear even though Qian Daoliu was standing before him.
Right now, he wasn't afraid of anyone.
"Shall we talk?" Qian Daoliu raised an eyebrow and stared at Li Yu.
"Grandfather!" Qian Renxue was immediately displeased. She walked behind Qian Daoliu, massaging his shoulders while secretly twisting a lock of his hair, pulling it tightly.
"You girl!" Qian Daoliu was furious.
Compared to striking Li Yu, Qian Renxue defense of him at this moment hurt him even more.
His little cotton-padded jacket not only leaked but it leaked big time!
"It's fine," Li Yu subtly signaled to Qian Renxue that it was okay, and she released the lock of hair.
Qian Daoliu grew even angrier.
"Senior, please don't resist," Li Yu spoke softly, and then his spatial power enveloped both himself and Qian Daoliu.
Qian Daoliu raised an eyebrow but made no move to resist, allowing Li Yu spatial power to surround him.
He too had an interest in spatial power.
If he could take this opportunity to comprehend some of it, the benefits would be self-evident.
"It's fine," Li Yu reassured, sensing the worried look from Qian Renxue. He shook his head again.
Then, 'Spatial Jump' activated.
Li Yu and Qian Daoliu vanished from the scene.
"Please, don't let them fight..." Qian Renxue felt uneasy.
Although she thought this, she knew that Li Yu and her grandfather would inevitably fight.
She naturally trusted Li Yu strength.
But...
Her grandfather was a 99th-level Extreme Douluo, and also held the title of Seraphim Douluo.
Clearly, he possessed some of the power of the "Angel God."
In Qian Renxue mind, Li Yu was strong, but her grandfather was also one of the absolute top experts in this world.
The only person who could potentially defeat her grandfather seemed to be the Sea God Douluo, whom her grandfather had mentioned before.
"Sea God!"
Qian Renxue had heard about him from Qian Daoliu.
As another "god," the Sea God Douluo, with his divine title, was also at the pinnacle of power in this world.
Therefore...
She didn't think Li Yu could defeat her grandfather. After all, Li Yu was only an eight-ring Spirit Douluo, and there was still a long way to go compared to the 99th-level Extreme Douluo.
She just hoped her earlier "warning" to her grandfather would be effective.
"You..." Dugu Bo looked at Qian Renxue with a complex expression.
"Your Majesty," Qian Renxue said, bowing to Dugu Bo.
The current Dugu Bo deserved the respect of anyone.
Even Qian Daoliu did not underestimate Dugu Bo because of the power difference and referred to him as "Mr. Dugu."
This was not only a sign of trying to recruit him but also recognition of his strength.
A 96th-level Poison Douluo, Super Douluo.
And after his Martial Spirit evolved, he had a top-tier beast Martial Spirit that combined control (poison) and strong attack.
"What's your connection with the Spirit Hall?" Dugu Bo hesitated, wanting to speak but stopped.
Qian Renxue didn't hide it and directly said, "My real name is Qian Renxue. My father is Qian Xunjie, and Qian Daoliu is my grandfather..."
Dugu Bo pupils contracted, and then he revealed a bitter smile.
Earlier, he had many suspicions in his mind, made various guesses, and his thoughts were chaotic.
But after Li Yu and Qian Daoliu left, he calmed down.
His previously chaotic thoughts were sorted out, and he immediately understood the situation.
He didn't press further, but instead asked, "After your return, the Emperor Xue Ye personal shadow guards came to deliver a verbal decree..."
He paused, "The message was basically about passing the throne to you and holding a wedding for you and Li Yu."
Dugu Bo looked at Qian Renxue. "What will you do now?"
If the person before him was still Li Yu husband, he would naturally support Li Yu every decision.
But now, it was clear that the two of them could no longer be a couple.
So, he had to look out for Li Yu and also see what Qian Renxue intended.
Qian Renxue understood Dugu Bo meaning.
She then said, "Your Majesty, I will inherit the throne, and the wedding will still take place."
"But..." Dugu Bo frowned.
Two women, getting married?
Is this a joke?
He couldn't accept such a situation, and even less could he watch Li Yu participate in such a wedding.
"Your Majesty, we all know that every time Brother Yu gains a soul ring, he gains control of an element. Do you know what his fourth element actually is?" Qian Renxue asked.
"The fourth element? Isn't it the Wood Element?" Dugu Bo frowned deeply.
But then, he suddenly froze. What did Qian Renxue just call Li Yu?
Brother Yu?
Ah?
Dugu Bo brain nearly short-circuited. What's going on?
"No, Your Majesty. Brother Yu's fourth element is actually the rare Life Element!" Qian Renxue shook her head. "After Brother Yu became a Spirit Saint, the Life Element gave him a chance..."
Qian Renxue explained the situation Li Yu had told her about.
Dugu Bo expression changed from surprise to shock, and then to awe.
"This world truly still has much to explore. A Title Douluo is not the end!" Dugu Bo said with emotion.
Qian Renxue said seriously, "Your Majesty, I know you have already seen Brother Yu as your granddaughter… son.
And my background from the Spirit Hall makes you uncomfortable.
But...
The grudges between you and the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluos have nothing to do with me or even with my grandfather.
And my father is already dead.
This is the grudge of the previous generation. It shouldn't make us enemies just because I was born in the Spirit Hall.
Moreover, the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluos belong to Bibi Dong faction, which is not aligned with my grandfather's faction.
I won't ask you to let go of your grudge, and I'll even support you in resolving it. Likewise, I won't ask you to join the Spirit Hall.
But, I hope you'll bless me and Brother Yu."
At this point, Qian Renxue stopped, then bowed deeply to Dugu Bo.
She earnestly said, "We truly love each other!"