196 Chapter 196: True Monster

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This person is really interesting.

Watching Zeng Yi, Qian Renxue's mouth couldn't help but curve into a smile.

After dinner, the infinite delightful taste continued to linger in Qian Renxue's mouth. Her eyes narrowed slightly, intoxicated and seemingly savoring the taste from earlier.

Looking at Qian Renxue's enchanting expression, her pink tongue lightly licked her tender pink lips, wiping away any traces of oil stains. The bewitching and seductive charm made Zeng Yi's mind feel a bit hot.

She really is a demon!

Zeng Yi muttered to himself and quickly shifted his gaze, trying to calm his restless mind.

While eating, Qian Renxue removed the purple veil covering her cheeks, and Zeng Yi saw her breathtakingly beautiful face that carried an air of nobility and elegance. It can be said that she was even more beautiful than the three girls from Shrek.

Just this face alone could captivate people.

Qian Renxue noticed Zeng Yi's subtle movements, raised her eyebrows, looked at him, and couldn't help feeling amused. However, her enchanting face showed no sign of any emotions.

"I didn't expect you to be good at grilling. It's a pity you don't become a chef."

"Are you mocking me by saying that?" Zeng Yi glanced at Qian Renxue and then said, "Being a chef is indeed not a bad choice. If it weren't for me being here, without spirit power, I might have really pursued the path of a chef."

As he spoke, Zeng Yi lifted his head and gazed at the night sky, his eyes filled with reminiscence.

"When I embarked on the path of a Soul Master, I thought that after gaining power, I could control my own fate. But I discovered that many things are beyond my control, and I can only sink deeper and deeper with no way to break free. Wanting to return to an ordinary life is not something I can decide on my own."

After finishing his words, Zeng Yi leaned back against a rock, rested his head on his clasped hands, and crossed his legs, appearing casual.

Hearing this, Qian Renxue looked at him with some surprise. "You're really strange. Even in the enemy's camp, you still nonchalantly act as if nothing matters to you. Aren't you afraid of death?"

When she heard this, Qian Renxue raised her eyes and looked at her, asking, "Do you know the three things one must experience in life?"

"What?" Qian Renxue became interested.

"Honor, Death, and Getting Drunk."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue was taken aback.

"Hahaha..."

Qian Renxue burst into uncontrolled laughter, her laughter echoing in the valley like celestial music.

"You really are an interesting person. I'm becoming more interested in you." After laughing, Qian Renxue looked straight into Zeng Yi's eyes with a serious demeanor. "Since you desire an ordinary life so much, why don't you stay by my side as a chef?"

After speaking, a meaningful smile appeared on Qian Renxue's lips.

You're already by my side, can you live a peaceful life?

Zeng Yi couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Don't you know that you will become the main antagonist later? As the main antagonist, you will be defeated by the protagonist no matter how strong you are. You're already a trouble magnet, so how dare you say such words?

I might as well just slack off behind Tang San!

Looking at Qian Renxue waiting for his response, Zeng Yi couldn't help but mock in his heart.

"No, I'm not suitable to be a chef right now. When I become a Titled Douluo, then I can live the life I want peacefully."

Qian Renxue was not surprised by Zeng Yi's refusal, but she couldn't help feeling disdain for his words. With his talent, becoming a Titled Douluo wouldn't be difficult for him. However, could becoming a Titled Douluo really guarantee a peaceful life? She wondered if the Clear Sky Douluo, who was being hunted by her Spirit Hall, was still hiding somewhere.

"That's a pity." Qian Renxue felt a bit disappointed. To be honest, she didn't want to expose someone like him to the Pope; instead, she intended to recruit him as her subordinate. She had her differences with the current Pope and there was no possibility of expanding her influence under him, which would only bring troubles to herself.

Moreover, the Spirit Hall would be hers sooner or later.

"By the way, why did your Spirit Hall capture me? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Spirit Hall haven't had any grudges, have they?" Zeng Yi asked in confusion.

"Why?" Qian Renxue looked surprised.

Doesn't he know about that?

Seeing Zeng Yi's confused expression, Qian Renxue began to guess.

"Don't you know that even among the Three Great Sects and the Three Great Clans, although they seem harmonious on the surface, there are still underlying conflicts? No one wants any of the sects to surpass them, and the Spirit Hall is the same. By saying this, you should understand what I mean." Qian Renxue explained.

After hearing this, Zeng Yi frowned. Was it because I stood out too much?

"Are you planning to kill me? No, if you wanted to kill me, you could have done it earlier. Even if you didn't, it means you wanted to recruit me or have some other purpose."

Qian Renxue smiled, "Quite right, but I won't tell you now. You'll understand later."

Looking at Qian Renxue's smile, Zeng Yi fell silent and began to calculate in his mind.

They haven't sealed their spirit power while inside the Star Dou Great Forest, thinking that having a Titled Douluo would keep me in check?

They're giving me an opportunity. I would be ungrateful if I don't take this chance to escape.

However, I need to wait for them to take me out of this Star Dou Great Forest first. It's not easy to encounter even a ghost within the forest. I don't want another several years inside.

"When are you planning to leave?"

"Leave?" Qian Renxue thought for a moment and answered, "In two or three days."

"Is it to obtain spirit rings?"

"Exactly! I need to advance to the Soul Emperor realm and obtain the sixth spirit ring." Qian Renxue raised her exquisite chin, a trace of pride visible between her brows.

Just as he expected.

She came here to obtain spirit rings, and they happened to cross paths, resulting in her capture.

If only she had come a few days later.

Zeng Yi felt some regret.

Moreover, she already possesses Soul Emperor-level strength at her age, which is terrifyingly talented.

Zeng Yi saw Qian Renxue's information in his mind.

[Name: Qian Renxue]

[Spirit: Seraphim]

[Age: 13]

[Spirit Power: Level 60]

And his own.

[Name: Zeng Yi]

[Spirit: Ronin Sword]

[Age: 15]

[Spirit Power: Level 36]

Seeing his age, Zeng Yi fell silent.

Speaking of which, the people from Shrek Academy were called monsters, so what should this person in front of him be called?

Zeng Yi pondered but couldn't find suitable words to describe her talent.

This person should be known as the child favored by gods, the so-called divine maiden.

Tang San, that wallflower, only has a spirit power level of 32 now, yet this Qian Renxue, who is the same age as him, has already reached the level of a Soul Emperor.

If it weren't for Tang San having external advantages being the true protagonist, Zeng Yi couldn't understand how he could defeat someone like her.

Zeng Yi remembered that there was a monstrous talent in the original novel who had a starting spirit power level of 20, which should be the person in front of him.

He had thought his talent was pretty good, but compared to this monster, he was nothing but trash.

And he's two years older than her, damn it!

Afterward, Zeng Yi remained silent, practicing quietly with a heavy heart.

A night passed without speaking.

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[[Notes: 182 power stones this week, which is personal best for my fan-fic. So, yay for me.]]