The place where Qian Renxue emerged wasn't far from Moduo City, and she arrived in just half a day.
On the first day, to celebrate her "rebirth," she indulged in feasting and merrymaking.
On the second day, she continued her revelry, splurging on shopping sprees, buying anything that caught her eye—delicacies, treasures, you name it.
Of course, she didn't forget to pick up things for Ye Feng as well.
Though she wasn't sure what he liked, she had plenty of money. If she bought enough, surely something would appeal to him.
On the third day,
Qian Renxue rose early, even taking the time to freshen up her appearance before heading to the restaurant they had agreed upon, her heart brimming with anticipation.
It was just a simple arrangement, yet she found herself inexplicably excited, a flutter of giddiness in her chest that she couldn't quite explain.
Morning came—Ye Feng didn't show.
Noon passed—still no sign of him.
By sunset, he still hadn't arrived.
Qian Renxue sat in the restaurant all day, the lavish spread before her long gone cold.
"Excuse me, miss… are you waiting for someone?"
A server, having noticed her sitting there the entire day, finally approached with concern.
"...Mn."
Propping her chin in her hands, Qian Renxue felt an odd pang of disappointment.
"Perhaps something came up unexpectedly? You could always come back tomorrow," the server suggested gently.
"Maybe… I'll wait a little longer." Her eyes brightened slightly at the thought—maybe Ye Feng really had been delayed by something.
"...Ah."
Seeing her determination, the server didn't press further. The restaurant was open around the clock anyway.
She could only sigh inwardly—another victim of "Love Brain."
Just how remarkable was that man to have such a beautiful woman pining for him like this?
Another night passed, and still, Ye Feng was nowhere to be seen.
Qian Renxue's complexion had grown slightly pale.
A Soul Saint could easily go a day without food or drink, but the sheer weight of waiting—and the torment in her heart—left her feeling utterly wretched, her chest aching.
"Did he… forget about me? No… he wouldn't do that…"
She tried to reassure herself. Ye Feng might be a scoundrel, but he wouldn't stand her up without reason.
Then why?
Unless—
A dreadful possibility struck her, one she could hardly bear to consider.
What if… his spatial Soul Skill couldn't actually take him out of Slaughter City?
Ye Feng's abilities were formidable, but Slaughter City was a trial established by the legendary Supreme God. Breaking its rules couldn't be that simple.
In other words… he might have never been able to leave in the first place.
Had he known all along? Had he lied to her, then struck a deal with the King of Slaughter—sacrificing his own chance to escape so she could go free?
Without that trade, Ye Feng might have completed his 100-win streak and left on his own.
But to get her out sooner, he chose to bargain with the King of Slaughter… and now he was trapped there forever.
The more she dwelled on it, the paler her face became.
"No… that can't be. He's too much of a villain to do something so selfless…" She desperately tried to convince herself.
Yet the more she denied it, the more her heart ached, panic creeping in.
"One more day… maybe he really is just held up…"
...
On the fourth day, Qian Renxue still hadn't seen Ye Feng.
...
Early on the fifth day, Qian Renxue left the tavern.
She was going to find her grandfather to rescue Ye Feng.
Although it was Ye Feng who proposed bringing her into Slaughter City, she had gone willingly.
For her sake, Ye Feng was willing to remain there forever.
Setting aside their relationship, she already owed Ye Feng her life.
So even if it meant begging her grandfather, she would save Ye Feng!
Even if it came at some cost...
...
Qian Renxue moved swiftly.
In less than half a day, she had crossed a quarter of the Douluo Continent and arrived outside Spirit Hall City.
However, because of Bi Bi Dong, Qian Renxue chose not to go to Spirit Hall or even enter the city.
Gazing toward Spirit Hall City, she took out a jade pendant and channeled her Soul Power into it.
This was a Soul Guidance Device she used to communicate with her grandfather. As long as they were in the same city, infusing it with Soul Power would alert the holder of the matching pendant to her location.
Her grandfather treated her well, visiting her every six months.
They always used these pendants to stay in touch.
...
Meanwhile.
At the Elder Hall within Spirit Hall.
Qian Daoliu, who had been in seclusion, suddenly sensed something and opened his eyes.
Golden light, as dazzling as twin suns, radiated from his pupils before gradually fading after a long moment.
"Xue'er is calling for me..."
Qian Daoliu slowly regained his focus, then frowned in confusion. "But this is Spirit Hall City... Xue'er should be in the Heaven Dou Empire. Why would she come here?"
"Could she have lost her pendant? No, even if it were lost, no one else possesses the Sacred Soul Power of the Angel to activate it."
"Xue'er must truly be in Spirit Hall City..."
Though puzzled, Qian Daoliu quickly rose and changed into fresh robes.
He then left the Elder Hall, flashing toward the source of the signal in an instant.
Within mere breaths, he arrived outside Spirit Hall City and spotted the familiar figure that warmed his heart.
"Xue'er, what brings you here?"
"Weren't you in Heaven Dou City?"
Qian Daoliu landed before Qian Renxue, taking her hands in his, his eyes brimming with affection and tenderness.
She was his only granddaughter, the sole inheritor of his bloodline, bearing the supreme Angel Bloodline. A prodigy destined to inherit the Angel Godhood, she was his most treasured heart's jewel.
But soon, he noticed the distress on her face and immediately frowned. "Xue'er, has something happened? Tell your grandfather—I'll make sure justice is served!!"
His voice carried rising fury.
Qian Renxue was proud; even in the face of great setbacks, she never showed such anguish.
Moreover, she almost never sought him out proactively.
For her to come directly to Spirit Hall City meant she faced something utterly beyond her ability to handle.
"Grandfather, no one has wronged me..."
Seeing his anger, Qian Renxue hurriedly explained, "It's... a friend of mine. We entered Slaughter City together, and then..."
She briefly recounted the events in Slaughter City.
Of course, she naturally omitted many details, focusing mainly on how Ye Feng had sacrificed himself to ensure her escape.
"What? You went to Slaughter City and even obtained the Slaughter God Domain?" Qian Daoliu completely overlooked that point, instead focusing entirely on Qian Renxue's gains!
The Angel Domain was already exceptionally powerful, and with the addition of the Slaughter God Domain, Qian Renxue's combat prowess would be absolutely unrivaled!
(End of Chapter)