Qian Renxue's pupils contracted slightly. She had never thought that after lurking for more than ten years, she would be exposed at this moment.
"Where exactly did the problem arise?"
"Is he bluffing me?"
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Qian Renxue's mind.
The next moment, her gaze became as sharp as a blade, staring straight at Lu Feng. An oppressive chill filled the air, so quiet that only the breathing of the two remained.
However, Lu Feng remained calm and unhurried.
A faint smile hung on the corner of his mouth, as if all of Qian Renxue's reactions were within his grasp.
"How did you find out?" Qian Renxue's voice carried a trace of wariness.
Lu Feng smiled gently. "Your Highness doesn't need to be nervous. I have no malicious intentions, nor do I intend to blackmail you with this."
Qian Renxue frowned slightly, her guard not relaxing because of Lu Feng's words.
She said coldly, "Hmph, blackmail? Do you have the ability?"
As her voice fell, Lu Feng acutely sensed a powerful aura appearing outside the room.
Judging from that person's soul power fluctuation, it should be a Titled Douluo.
"Smashing a cup as a signal?" A trace of mockery flashed in Lu Feng's eyes as he pondered inwardly.
There were a total of two Titled Douluo beside Qian Renxue, responsible for protecting her safety. Lu Feng couldn't help shaking his head; with such a luxurious configuration, if it were handed to him, he would have overturned the Heaven Dou Imperial Family long ago.
Lu Feng didn't speak again, just watching Qian Renxue quietly.
Lu Feng knew that at this moment, Qian Renxue's emotions were fluctuating violently. No matter what he said, it might intensify her emotions.
After a moment, the killing intent in Qian Renxue's eyes converged slightly.
She took a deep breath and said indifferently, "Speak, how exactly did you discover me?"
Lu Feng smiled slightly, his tone relaxed. "Actually, I hinted to you last time that my sense of smell is quite sensitive. When I saw Your Highness for the first time, I felt the aura on your body was very familiar."
"Aura?" Qian Renxue frowned slightly.
"Correct." Lu Feng nodded. "That holy light aura is very similar to someone I met twelve years ago."
"Twelve years ago?"
Qian Renxue repeated in a low voice, quickly recalling past fragments in her mind.
Suddenly, a trace of realization flashed in her eyes.
Twelve years ago, it was exactly that time she went on a private visit in disguise and gave that bracelet Soul Tool to Lu Feng.
"Could it be..." Qian Renxue raised her head, a trace of disbelief in her eyes.
At that time, Lu Feng was just a seven-year-old child.
Lu Feng continued, "A high-ranking member of Spirit Hall actually being the same person as the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou made me very puzzled. Until I saw the Great Consecrated Priest at the Soul Master competition, I finally understood the truth."
"What truth?" Qian Renxue's voice carried a trace of urgency.
Lu Feng said confidently, "You all emit a unique aura. That aura is exactly the same as the Angel God's power of light, pure and holy."
"Although the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's Swan Martial Soul also has a trace of light attribute, it is far less pure than yours. Moreover, yours isn't some mutated Martial Soul either."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue was shaken inwardly.
She didn't expect that the method she once used to see through Lu Feng's identity was actually used by him on her exactly as it was.
"Appearance can be changed, Martial Soul can be disguised, but that pure light aura cannot be covered up," Lu Feng said indifferently, his tone carrying a trace of certainty.
"Clap clap clap."
Qian Renxue was silent for a moment, then suddenly clapped her hands gently.
A smile of approval curled up at the corner of her mouth. "Worthy of being His Majesty the Star Luo Martial Emperor; this scheming mind is truly admirable."
As her voice fell, a dazzling golden light suddenly bloomed from her body. After the light dissipated, her appearance had returned to that stunning female attire.
Even though he had seen it once, Lu Feng couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
"Hmph, men." Qian Renxue snorted lightly, a trace of smugness flashing in her eyes.
She had always been confident in her appearance. Seeing Lu Feng's reaction, she couldn't help feeling a little satisfied in her heart.
"Brother Lu, since you have exposed my identity, what do you plan to do next? Report me to Emperor Xue Ye? Then take advantage of Heaven Dou's internal strife to launch a war?" Qian Renxue's tone carried a trace of provocation.
Lu Feng shook his head. "Your Highness worries too much. I don't intend to be your enemy. On the contrary, we might become allies."
"Allies?" Qian Renxue chuckled.
Lu Feng running over to bring her news, Qian Renxue had long guessed that he had ulterior motives.
An alliance was fine, but growing up, she had never been as passive as today.
Qian Renxue felt like she was a rabbit now, and the other party was the hunter.
Lu Feng picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip gently, his tone calm. "If I guessed correctly, Your Highness lurking in the Heaven Dou Empire is to take Heaven Dou without bloodshed, and then unify the continent, right?"
Qian Renxue looked at him deeply and nodded. "Correct."
Lu Feng put down the teacup, looked directly at her, and teased, "Forgive my bluntness, this plan is perfectly formulated, but its executor is somewhat stupid."
"What did you say!" Qian Renxue stood up instantly, a trace of anger flashing in her eyes.
Lu Feng waved his hand. "Don't be angry; I'm just seeking truth from facts. Want to hear my analysis?"
"Hmph." Qian Renxue snorted coldly, looking at Lu Feng unkindly.
"First, you lurked from a young age, competing with several princes for the position of Crown Prince, and finally seizing imperial power. This plan cycle is too long, and the risk is too great. Why not wait until the Crown Prince is confirmed, then eliminate him?"
Qian Renxue was silent for a moment, whispering, "I had special reasons at the time and wanted to leave Spirit Hall. The lurking plan was just a spur-of-the-moment idea."
Lu Feng nodded, not surprised by her explanation.
In the original work, there was a grudge between Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong.
Lu Feng continued, "Second point, Emperor Xue Ye's health is deteriorating day by day. It should be your doing, right?"
"Mhm." Qian Renxue didn't deny it, just looked at him coldly.
"This is the trouble you found for yourself," Lu Feng said indifferently.
"Why not solve him decisively? The one outside the door should be a Titled Douluo, right? If I had two Titled Douluo in Star Luo City, I wouldn't even need to be Crown Prince for thirty days."
Qian Renxue snorted coldly. "Star Luo governs the country by martial power, so naturally it is much easier. Moreover, if Tang Hao hadn't attacked the Imperial City, how could you have had the chance to ascend?"
Lu Feng smiled, a trace of mockery flashing in his eyes. "Then how do you know Tang Hao wasn't arranged by me?"
"What!" Qian Renxue's eyes widened instantly.
The matter of Tang Hao attacking the Star Luo Imperial Palace spread like wildfire. For a time, the Star Luo Imperial Family lost all face.
Even Qian Renxue had mocked that the Star Luo Imperial Family had no capable people.
But she never thought that Tang Hao attacking the Star Luo Imperial City was actually related to Lu Feng.
"Aren't you worried about not being able to suppress the chaos after ascending?" Qian Renxue asked doubtfully.
Lu Feng looked at her surprised expression and said indifferently, "Taking over a mess compared to wasting more than ten years of time, which price is greater? Could it be that you treat Xue Ye as your biological father and can't bear to act?"
Qian Renxue thought for a while and whispered, "Heaven Dou's situation is complex. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan has a close relationship with the Imperial Family; I had no chance to act against Xue Ye."
Lu Feng sneered. "Back then, the Fire Leopard Sect was also an obstacle to me. What about now?"
"The destruction of the Fire Leopard Sect was also planned by you single-handedly?" Qian Renxue was surprised again.
"A disobedient knife, I'd rather break it."
Lu Feng's tone carried a trace of coldness. "Indecisiveness leads to chaos."
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, trying hard to calm her inner emotions.
"Heh, everyone thought the Fire Leopard Sect was destroyed by Spirit Hall. Your Majesty the Martial Emperor, truly good methods!"
Qian Renxue looked at Lu Feng with a trace of complex emotion in her eyes.
"Hehe, thank you for Your Highness's praise," Lu Feng chuckled.
Changing the subject, he said, "If I guessed correctly, you have already contacted Spirit Hall and are prepared to act against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, right?"
Qian Renxue nodded. "Correct."
"Then what's the next plan?" Lu Feng continued to press.
Qian Renxue frowned. "What plan?"
Lu Feng shook his head, his tone carrying a trace of helplessness. "Control public opinion, obtain maximum benefits for yourself. You won't just watch Spirit Hall empty the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's treasury, will you?"
Qian Renxue was silent for a moment, then cupped her hands slightly. "What brilliant idea does Brother Lu have?"
Lu Feng smiled, a trace of profound light flashing in his eyes. "Let's cooperate, Your Highness. The water here is too deep; you can't handle it."