Li Xun's eyes lit up upon hearing this answer. It seemed that a lot had happened during the time they hadn't seen each other!
If he had any issues, he could just raise his arm and three Title Douluos would respond. The once mighty young master of the Spirit Hall couldn't even keep up with himself.
Could you please return to your former self? I still prefer the Qian Renxue who was overwhelmingly powerful and arrogantly domineering.
However, he couldn't let her continue to wallow in despair. Li Xun tapped his fingers on the table, quickly thinking through his options.
It seemed the plan needed to be adjusted to give Qian Renxue some emotional support, providing her with a bit of confidence to fight back.
Li Xun's brows gradually relaxed, and his gaze towards Qian Renxue also changed slightly.
First, he decided to test Qian Renxue's current real situation: "Sister Xue, our other condition is to help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School hunt for a 100,000 Year Soul Ring."
"A 100,000 Year Soul Ring!" Qian Renxue was startled, her willow-like brows furrowing.
Although this condition was difficult, it wasn't an outrageous demand. Compared to the stature of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, a 100,000 Year Soul Ring, while precious, was far from being unattainable.
However, 100,000 Year Soul Beasts were exceptionally powerful, standing at the pinnacle of the continent's creatures. Even a Title Douluo would find it hard to come out unscathed in a confrontation with one. Currently, she only had two Title Douluos by her side, Snake Spear and Ci Xue. If they were to face a 100,000 Year Soul Beast...
Would she have to return to Spirit City again? If her grandfather refused her once more, Qian Renxue was lost in thought, somewhat afraid of being rejected again.
Li Xun showed a faint smile. Just by seeing Qian Renxue's troubled expression, he understood her current predicament.
Compared to the setback during her Soul Saint period five years later, Qian Renxue's current fragile state would only make the blow to her heart even greater.
After all, this was a world where the strong preyed on the weak, and everything was determined by strength. Even if Qian Renxue was Bibidong's daughter and Qiandao Liu's granddaughter, the Spirit Hall wouldn't tolerate her acting recklessly.
Unless her strength suddenly surged or she became a god on the spot.
But it was clear that Qian Renxue, who had been undercover suppressing her strength growth, didn't currently meet either of these conditions.
"Sister Xue, you don't need to worry. Hunting for the Soul Ring only requires you to send two Title Douluos."
Li Xun smiled as he looked at Qian Renxue: "Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can provide three."
Now was the time when Qian Renxue needed help the most. How could Li Xun let the future empress of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School be troubled?
"This won't do!"
Qian Renxue shook her head repeatedly after snapping out of her thoughts: "Since I invited the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to join the Spirit Hall, I should show sincerity."
"I will return to Spirit City shortly, and you just need to wait for the news."
Li Xun's words ignited the pride in Qian Renxue's heart. As a descendant of angels, how could she falter because of a temporary setback?
Qian Renxue's eyes gradually became resolute.
"Sister Xue, actually, having too many people would make us uneasy."
Li Xun, with a smile in his eyes, poured Qian Renxue a full cup of tea: "When a Soul Master absorbs a Soul Ring, there can be no room for error. If there are too many outsiders, and if anyone harbors ill intentions, the consequences would be unimaginable."
Mainly, having too many people wouldn't highlight the value of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Li Xun wanted Qian Renxue to know that they were her future strong support.
Even without the support of the Spirit Hall, she would have her own team.
"How dare they!" Qian Renxue's eyes turned cold, and she shouted sharply.
"Sister Xue, don't be angry yet. Have a cup of tea and listen to me." Li Xun was as hospitable as if he were in his own home.
"It's not that I don't trust you, Sister Xue, but I don't trust the others in your Spirit Hall."
Li Xun poured himself a cup of tea and then placed the teapot on the charcoal stove. "I remember you mentioned last time that the Spirit Hall is divided into two factions."
"But can you really distinguish which faction these people belong to?"
Li Xun smiled at the Snake Spear Douluo standing beside Qian Renxue. "I don't mean to sow discord; I'm just saying this to avoid complications when acquiring Spirit Rings."
Li Xun was indeed telling the truth.
The titles and authority Bibidong could mobilize from the Elders Hall far exceeded Qian Renxue's expectations.
Otherwise, Qian Renxue wouldn't have been forced to relinquish all decision-making power within the Spirit Hall after her failed attempt to usurp the throne, taking on the powerless position of a Judgement Elder who only oversees external wars.
This was also something Li Xun had deduced from recent feedback.
"Alright..."
Qian Renxue pondered for a long time. Although she felt somewhat uneasy, seeing that Li Xun had no intention of changing his stance, she could only nod in resignation.
"When does the senior from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School plan to acquire the Spirit Ring? I need to prepare in advance."
Qian Renxue didn't suspect Li Xun, as at his current age, it would take at least fifteen to twenty years to reach level 89.
This investment cycle is long and the returns are slow, with many potential variables in between. Even if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School highly valued Li Xun, they wouldn't propose such an unfavorable condition.
Thinking that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was about to produce another Title Douluo, Qian Renxue felt a mix of relief and pride.
Fortunately, she had established a connection with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School early on, reducing the Spirit Hall's number of opponents and strengthening its forces.
"In about two to three years." Li Xun was also uncertain.
The leap from level 50 to 60 is a significant hurdle. Tang Hao took five years, which was the standard he set for Tang San.
But Tang San actually reached level 59 in less than four years.
"Two to three years?" Hearing this number, Qian Renxue felt a slight disappointment.
Although they had reached a verbal agreement, the deal wasn't truly successful until it was finalized.
She already knew her current position within the Spirit Hall.
Qian Renxue didn't want to be a mere figurehead; she was eager to prove herself with some achievements.
But even the shortest two years amounted to 730 days...
Who from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was about to enter the ranks of Title Douluo? Qian Renxue fell into deep thought.
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However, after thinking through everyone, she couldn't recall any suitable candidate from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
None? Qian Renxue frowned.
A Ten Thousand Year Spirit Ring is something countless Soul Masters dream of. Even if it were to be given, it would surely be prioritized for the sect's successor or core disciples.
But based on her understanding of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall's records, it was impossible for her to miss a hidden level 89 Soul Douluo within the sect.
The Breaking Clan's Yang Wudi? Qian Renxue shook her head.
Although Yang Wudi was a Soul Douluo, he was still some distance away from level 89.
"Brother Li Xun, may I ask which senior from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School needs the Ten Thousand Year Spirit Ring?"
Qian Renxue looked at Li Xun with curiosity. "If this senior prefers to remain anonymous, then forget it."
Her curiosity was at its peak.
Li Xun looked at Qian Renxue, slightly furrowing his brow. On the surface, he appeared troubled, but inwardly, he was overjoyed.
In the world of Douluo, you could be wary of anyone to preserve your true strength and potential. But never pretend to be weak in front of Qian Renxue. Only if you are strong will she value you; weakness will only make her look down on you.
"Forget it, since this senior doesn't wish to reveal their name, I won't ask further," Qian Renxue said, pretending to sigh as she observed Li Xun's expression.
Li Xun shook his head, "It's not that. I'm just afraid that revealing it might lead to unforeseen consequences."
"Brother Li Xun, don't worry. I'll keep this senior's secret," Qian Renxue assured him.
A sly glint flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes; she had managed to trick it out of him. "After the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School joins the Spirit Hall, we'll be like family. If anything unexpected happens, I can lend a hand, right?"
"Alright then, come closer," Li Xun said, glancing at the Snake Spear Douluo, who had exited the room, and then beckoning Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue hesitated for a moment but, driven by curiosity, leaned in closer to Li Xun.
Li Xun leaned in as well, and being so close, he could clearly smell the faint fragrance emanating from Qian Renxue's body.
Feeling the warmth of his breath near her ear, Qian Renxue felt her cheeks flush and couldn't help but shiver slightly.
"What?!" But soon, Qian Renxue was too shocked to focus on these sensations, staring at Li Xun in disbelief.
The two were now very close. When Qian Renxue suddenly turned her head, her lips brushed against Li Xun's cheek without her realizing it.
She hadn't expected that the hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was seeking was actually intended for Li Xun's sixth Spirit Ring.
Has Teacher gone mad? To let his junior brother take such a deadly risk?
This was the first thought that popped into Qian Renxue's mind.
She knew Li Xun's talent was extraordinary and had heard about the absurd configurations of his previous Spirit Rings. But the news that he was preparing to absorb a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring at level sixty completely shattered her worldview.
In the past, Qian Renxue had always looked down on the so-called geniuses of the continent.
Because no matter how talented they were, they could never surpass her.
After all, she was a prodigy with a God-level Spirit and twenty levels of Innate Soul Power.
(End of Chapter)