Hearing that Tang Hao was still alive, Ye Qiu had many thoughts weighing on his mind.
He also didn't notice the small expression on Qian Renxue's face, as he ate his meal in a sullen mood.
Thinking of the Evil Soul Masters' objective, Ye Qiu immediately put aside matters related to Tang Hao.
To accelerate his cultivation speed and deal with various enemies in the future, including the Divinities mentioned by the Evil Soul Masters, he still needed to rely on a God Position inheritance.
Thinking of this, Ye Qiu looked at Qian Renxue beside him and said in a deep voice, "Xue'er, I want something from the Heaven Dou Empire Palace."
"What is it?" Qian Renxue looked at him in confusion.
Was there anything in the Heaven Dou Empire Palace worth coveting?
Ye Qiu said seriously, "You should have heard of this item. It is the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure: the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud!"
"A national treasure? What do you want that thing for? It doesn't seem to be anything too special, does it?"
Qian Renxue had been the Empire's Crown Prince for many years, so she had naturally heard of this item. It had a name but no practical use.
"Sec—uh!"
Ye Qiu was about to utter the word 'secret' but noticed that the air had grown quite cold. He knew his physical constitution was very strong.
Frowning, he looked over to see Qian Renxue staring intently at him, her gaze icy and chilling.
"Is this how you love me? By using those two words?"
Qian Renxue's eyes held pain, and her delicate fists were clenched.
Before, she could overlook many things, as long as Ye Qiu didn't lie to her. But now, at this point, he was still hiding things as usual.
"Of course not, Xue'er. If you want to know, I'll tell you." Ye Qiu smiled apologetically, put down what he was holding, leaned over, and embraced Qian Renxue. Their smooth faces pressed together.
He whispered, "The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud actually has another name: Sea God's Heart."
"Sea God's Heart?!" Qian Renxue murmured, her delicate brows furrowing. For her, who already knew about the Seagod Nine Trials, this name explained many things.
Leaning in Ye Qiu's arms, she looked up at him, understanding why he had initially not wanted to tell her.
Just as she was about to speak, Ye Qiu interrupted her.
"Yes, it's just as you think. It's related to Divinity and is the key to activating the Seagod Nine Trials."
"Sea God, huh?"
Qian Renxue stared at him blankly, asking in confusion, "You want to undergo the Seagod Nine Trials?!"
"Hmm, it's hard to say."
Ye Qiu pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
The Sea God Position wasn't his first choice. In fact, his original intention was to go to Slaughter City to obtain the Slaughter God Domain, and then eliminate Tang Chen to seize the Asura God Sword.
But in the current situation, the Asura God Sword seemed to be in Bibi Dong's hands?!
Even if he obtained the Slaughter God Domain, he couldn't open the Seagod Nine Trials. However, he still needed to visit Slaughter City.
"Hard to say? Don't you want this God Position?"
Qian Renxue frowned.
This was an opportunity to become a Divinity that others yearned for, and she didn't understand why Ye Qiu wouldn't want it. Could it be that he wanted to give it to another woman?!
At this thought, Qian Renxue's eyes instantly turned cold!
"Haha... The key now seems to be getting the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud first, right? Whether it can recognize me... is another matter!"
Ye Qiu looked at her serious expression, shook his head, and chuckled. He tightened his embrace, feeling her softness.
Taking advantage of her wasn't always an opportunity.
Qian Renxue's porcelain-like skin flushed, and her charming golden eyes gave Ye Qiu a sidelong glance.
She didn't resist, but said with some disappointment, "I don't know where the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is right now, but I will find out as soon as possible and bring it to you!"
"Mhm, then I'll trouble you." Ye Qiu gently blew away the strands of hair near her ear and lightly bit her earlobe, which was flushed from the heat.
"N-nothing." Qian Renxue bit her lip, her eyes shimmering. It was her first time letting Ye Qiu do as he pleased like this.
Ye Qiu only stopped after biting from her earlobe down to her neck, turning her snow-white swan-like neck red.
Qian Renxue had already gone limp in Ye Qiu's arms. She had her own plans.
She definitely had to get the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
If she and Ye Qiu both became Divinities, it would undoubtedly be a beautiful story across the continent. As for those other women... without a God Position, they would eventually just be withered bones and a handful of yellow earth.
In the end, Ye Qiu would still be hers alone!
"Ye Qiu... you remember this! Don't lie to me!"
Qian Renxue grabbed Ye Qiu's collar, her flushed face full of stubbornness and seriousness.
...Ye Qiu hadn't had time to speak.
Qian Renxue tilted her pretty face up and directly leaned in, slowly meeting Ye Qiu's lips.
The kiss lasted for a long time.
...
After informing Qian Renxue that the Star Luo Empire's Crown Prince had allied with the Evil Soul Masters, Ye Qiu bid her farewell.
"Remember what I said, come stay the night with me in a few days!"
"Mhm, I'll be staying in Heaven Dou City for a long time then, so I'll have plenty of time to accompany you in cultivation."
Ye Qiu reached out and rubbed Qian Renxue's flushed cheek. Such an opportunity was rare.
Although Qian Renxue glared at him, at least she didn't resist.
Ye Qiu didn't know if it was Zhuqing's influence or his explanation about the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud that made her so.
"Have you rubbed enough?!"
Qian Renxue felt her cheek ache a little and coldly tried to push Ye Qiu's hand away.
But a green light glowed in Ye Qiu's hand, and a warm, comfortable energy made Qian Renxue's eyes narrow.
"This is my first time rubbing, Xue'er," Ye Qiu said with an awkward smile.
"Go away! I need to rest."
Qian Renxue slapped his hand away and turned to walk towards her boudoir.
"Then rest early, Xue'er. If there's anything else you want to know, you can ask me!"
Ye Qiu also felt that, since they were going to be together, some secrets that would eventually be revealed were insignificant.
The secret room became quiet again.
Only Qian Renxue's footsteps echoed as she walked into her room, a captivating smile on her face.
...
Leaving the Prince's Residence's secret room, Ye Qiu stood in the Divine Might Space, his expression somewhat solemn.
At this moment, Tang San was probably nearing Heaven Dou City.
He wondered if a father-son reunion would occur then.
He also wondered if Tang Hao would come looking for trouble after learning that he had been bullying his son.
And there was the issue of Xiao Wu and Xiao Lan's identities.
These were all potential hidden dangers that Tang Hao could bring.
However, since Xiao Wu could stay in Shrek for so long without incident, it seemed Tang Hao hadn't exposed her identity.
Ye Qiu sighed.
It seemed that after the Spirit Hunting operation, he would have to thoroughly track Tang San and see if he could find Tang Hao.
"I want to see if he's truly still alive!" Ye Qiu muttered to himself in a deep voice.
He composed himself and vanished from the Divine Might Space.
When he reappeared, he was in a dark corner of the inn where Zhu Zhuyun and her sister were staying.
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