Facing this question, Qian Renxue was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.
But before she could speak, Xiao Tianyang took the initiative and said, "If it's inconvenient, forget it. Actually, it's fine even if you don't reveal anything about yourself."
"My surname is Qian, and my name is Renxue," Qian Renxue finally revealed her real name after a long hesitation.
"Qian?" Xiao Tianyang's eyes gleamed with a deep meaning. "That surname... it belongs to the last pope of the Spirit Hall, doesn't it?"
"Are you sure I'm from Spirit Hall?" Qian Renxue didn't answer directly. After all, her background was complicated and not something easily shared.
"Although the Great Spirit Arena isn't a major power, it's not something just any wealthy individual or imperial relative can command, let alone control," Xiao Tianyang paused, then continued, "And at the same time, you are in disguise as the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. Who else on this continent besides the Spirit Hall could make such an arrangement?"
"I didn't expect you to guess things so clearly," Qian Renxue said quietly. "But now, what's the use of such guess..."
"Cough, cough..." Xiao Tianyang coughed violently again, though of course, it was an act. However, Qian Renxue believed it was real, and her initial panic turned to distress.
"Don't look so down. After all, humans are mortal, and no one can escape death," Xiao Tianyang said solemnly. "But don't take my body back after I die. This place isn't bad. At least you're here to spend my final moments with me."
Drip...
Hearing words that sounded like a last testament, Qian Renxue finally couldn't hold back her tears.
Xiao Tianyang's eyes flickered with a hint of cunning as he raised his trembling hand to gently wipe away her tears.
"I have one last wish. I have never kissed anyone in my life and before I die, I want to fulfill my last wish." Xiao Tianyang continued his act, pretending to be on his deathbed.
When Qian Renxue heard this request, her face instantly flushed red. Despite her current sadness, she was still a young woman and knew what Xiao Tianyang words meant.
She had no experience in such matters, and the request naturally made her shy.
But before she could respond, Xiao Tianyang slowly closed his eyes and let his right hand slip down.
Qian Renxue was stunned for a moment, and her tears began to flow again. However, she didn't cry out loud. Instead, she tightly grasped Xiao Tianyang's hand, refusing to let go.
"No matter who you are, you saved me, helped me, and besides my grandfather, you're the only man who has ever made me feel loved even if for a moment..." Qian Renxue's voice was calm, without a hint of choking.
Then, she closed her eyes and leaned her pretty face closer to Xiao Tianyang's...
The moment their lips touched, Qian Renxue's eyes snapped open in shock and embarrassment!
Her beautiful eyes were filled with surprise and shame, for Xiao Tianyang had one hand on the back of her head, and to make matters worse, he had even slipped his tongue into the kiss!
At that moment, Xiao Tianyang felt a little sad after deceiving her but what's done is done.
After putting on such a long act, the payoff was truly worth it!
What delighted him even more was that Qian Renxue didn't struggle but instead clumsily reciprocated. What did that mean? It was obvious!
After an unknown amount of time, their lips finally parted, their faces still close together, with a thin silver thread connecting their mouths...
"Feels good, doesn't it?" Qian Renxue suddenly spoke.
For some reason, Xiao Tianyang felt no desire to tease her upon hearing this. Instead, a chill ran down his spine.
At the entrance of the cave, Bubu turned his head away, no longer interested in what was happening inside.
He raised his head and let out a long howl, as if he already knew how this would end for Xiao Tianyang...
Boom!
A deafening noise shook the entire cave! Immediately after, golden light filled the area, and sword flew in all directions.
Xiao Tianyang, caught in the chaos, dodged left and right in a state of utter panic.
After a while, Xiao Tianyang rushed out of the cave in a flurry, shouting, "Stop! I'm still injured!"
Without a word, Qian Renxue followed closely behind, her light wings flapping as she swiftly caught up to him, thrusting her sacred sword directly at him!
Xiao Tianyang's eyes widened in surprise, but he quickly regained his composure, twisting his body to dodge the attack.
Clang!
Though he managed to avoid the strike from behind, the sacred sword still grazed his side, causing Xiao Tianyang to tremble in pain.
He looked up at Qian Renxue and pleaded, "If you have something to say, say it calmly. Don't be angry..."
Swish!
The sacred sword was raised again, this time aimed at Xiao Tianyang's throat. A mere half-inch forward, and his fate would be sealed.
However, Xiao Tianyang suddenly remembered something, and his eyes lit up. He sighed and then deliberately pushed himself forward!
The sudden movement caught Qian Renxue off guard. The tip of the sword pressed against his throat, and a thin line of blood trickled down his neck to his chest...
"What are you doing?!" Qian Renxue quickly sheathed her sword, but Xiao Tianyang reached out and held it, his face filled with shame. "I really shouldn't have done what I did earlier.If killing me can ease your anger, then I won't resist any further. Go ahead, kill me."
"Let go of the sword!" Qian Renxue's heart trembled as she tried to pull the sword back, afraid of hurting his hand.
"No, if you can't forgive me, then kill me. That way, you won't be angry anymore, and I can die in peace," Xiao Tianyang pushed himself forward again.
This time, Qian Renxue finally relented. "Fine, let go of the sword. I will forgive you this time."
"Really?" Xiao Tianyang asked again.
"Really," Qian Renxue narrowed her beautiful eyes, her gaze carrying an unspoken warning: 'Don't think I don't know what you're up to. If you push your luck too much, I might just kill you!'
Xiao Tianyang naturally understood her meaning. When he let go, she sheathed her sword.
Turning her head away, Qian Renxue said lightly, "Come inside. I'll help you treat your wound."
A proud smirk flashed across Xiao Tianyang's face, and he even winked at Bubu, who was still at the cave entrance.
Bubu: "..."
It was beginning to suspect that it was the one who had been born a fool!
Even if the expected fight hadn't happened, it shouldn't have ended so easily, right? Here was the real question: Was Qian Renxue angry? Or not angry?
In the end, Bubu gave up trying to figure it out. For it, the question was far too complex.
As for Xiao Tianyang, of course, he paid no attention to Bubu's bewildered expression.
With a beauty like Qian Renxue in front of him, why would he care about a dog?
Xiao Tianyang quickly got up from the ground and licked the blood from his palm. It wasn't that he was into strange things but he just didn't want to waste it.
To be honest, he hadn't expected things to escalate to this point.
But he had a knack for adapting to situations and making the best of them. Besides, after the kiss, it wasn't him who suffered. At most, he got a beating.
Would Qian Renxue really kill him? It was possible, but unlikely.
After spending so much time with Qian Renxue, Xiao Tianyang had come to realize that her extreme reactions stemmed from her closed-off nature, a result of never receiving love from her mother Bibi Dong.
In other aspects, she was perfectly fine. Moreover, her personality wasn't entirely her fault.
Growing up in a privileged yet emotionally cold environment, it was a miracle that she hadn't been mentally broken.
Wasn't that enough? How much more could one expect from her?
In Xiao Tianyang's eyes, Qian Renxue was nothing more than a pitiful girl.
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