Chapter 257: The Underlying Code Begins to Take Effect
A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and Jiang Li and the others finally returned to the Tang Sect base in Heaven Dou City.
However, before everyone could wash away the dust of their journey, news suddenly came from the palace: Emperor Xue Ye of Heaven Dou had suddenly fallen ill and passed away.
Hearing this news, although Jiang Li felt a bit surprised that Qian Renxue acted so quickly, upon second thought, it was all within reason.
The current plotline had long been churned beyond recognition due to his appearance as an anomaly. Coupled with the dimensional reduction strike methods he had displayed in front of the The Pope's Palace, it must have given Qian Renxue a strong sense of crisis and urgency. To take control of the overall situation as quickly as possible, sending her "cheap" imperial father down to meet his ancestors early was indeed the safest choice.
"Little San, you and the other Elders stay at the base and watch over the Tang Sect. When necessary, you can act in secret to help Xue Qinghe eliminate those restless and ambitious people in the court," Jiang Li instructed in a flat tone. "Master needs to personally visit the palace now."
The so-called ambitious people Jiang Li spoke of naturally referred to Prince Xue Xing, the Fourth Prince Xue Beng, and their group of die-hard loyalists.
In the future, when Tang San wanted to inherit the Sea God position, the hundreds of millions of citizens of the Heaven Dou Empire would be the massive foundation for collecting the Power Of Faith. How could they be wasted in the internal friction of secular imperial power?
"I understand, Master," Tang San nodded obediently.
Although he was eager to return home, since Master had given the order, the matter of visiting his mother would likely have to be delayed for a few more days.
...
As Jiang Li's figure quietly dissipated at the Tang Sect base, when he reappeared, he was already inside the palace.
Jiang Li's sudden arrival, without any spatial fluctuations, instantly caused Qian Renxue to break into a cold sweat, leaving her completely at a loss.
At this moment, she had not yet put on Xue Qinghe's human skin mask, and she certainly hadn't expected Jiang Li to suddenly appear in the palace.
This was bad—was her identity as the Young Lord of Spirit Hall completely exposed?
The two Titled Douluo, Snake Lance and Porcupine Fish, who had been hiding in the shadows to protect her closely, were also instantly on high alert, sweating profusely.
Should they make a move?
But the two of them combined probably weren't enough for this man to handle with one hand.
"Alright, Miss Qian Renxue, have your subordinates stand down. You don't need to hide anything in front of me anymore."
Jiang Li found a chair and sat down on his own, breaking the deadlock first. "Regarding your matter, I already spoke with your High Priest, Qian Daoliu, back in Spirit City. What you need to do now is stabilize the turbulent situation of the Heaven Dou Empire as quickly as possible."
"Additionally, you need to pay extra attention to those duchies under the Heaven Dou Empire; several of them have been maintaining ambiguous relations with the The Pope's Palace."
"As for how specifically to deal with them, I think you, the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, should have a better idea than I do."
Jiang Li's words directly stunned Qian Renxue.
She hadn't even opened her mouth to recruit him or reveal her identity, and Jiang Li had actually become one of "their own"?
In other words...
Whether it was the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe in the court before or that Xue Qian in the Royal Fighting Team, her double acts had been exposed under his eyes from the very beginning?
He had seen through everything long ago and was just playing along like he was teasing a fool?
At this thought, a flush of shame and anger crept onto Qian Renxue's beautiful face.
This person... is truly so belly-black and wicked!
But... this feeling of being completely seen through and even held in the palm of his hand, why did she instead feel... a bit of a liking for it?
"Exactly when did you see through that I wasn't Xue Qinghe?"
Qian Renxue bit her red lip, staring intently at him with eyes full of resentment and curiosity.
Jiang Li naturally couldn't tell her that he had a God's-eye view, so he simply fabricated an airtight reason.
"Probably the first time we met."
"My Blue Silver Domain is extremely sensitive to the auras of Soul Masters in the world. Although I don't know what disguise you used to hide your Seraphim Martial Soul as well, a trash Martial Soul like the Swan could never emit that kind of ultimate light and holy aura."
Seeing that things had reached this point and both sides were being completely honest, Qian Renxue simply stopped putting on airs.
She took a deep breath, her beautiful face full of determination. "Mr. Jiang Li! I... no, I hope you can help me!"
"Through our previous contact, I know you aren't like the people from the other Upper Three Sects who blindly reject our Spirit Hall. But as you can see, the current Spirit Hall in that woman's hands has completely changed its flavor!" Qian Renxue took a step forward, her gaze burning to the extreme. "As long as you are willing to help me take back everything... I... I am willing to do anything!"
Jiang Li:????
This woman's underlying love-brain code is starting to kick in this quickly?
Terrifying indeed!
To maintain his glorious and lofty persona, Jiang Li immediately composed himself, a sacred expression of compassion for the world instantly appearing on his face. "Miss Qian Renxue, there is one thing I hope you understand."
"The reason I am willing to step forward and help you is definitely not because I want to gain any power, beauty, or fame from you. It is purely... because I cannot bear to see the hundreds of millions of living beings on this continent be needlessly dragged into the quagmire of continuous warfare."
Listening to these righteous words, Qian Renxue felt as if Jiang Li's body was shining with a Light of the Righteous Path more blinding than the sun!
This ultimate sense of justice, caring for the world and pitying all beings, probably even the Angel God Ancestor couldn't compare!
At this moment, Qian Renxue only felt indescribable ripples stirring in the depths of her heart.
She even felt herself getting a bit wet...
There truly are people with such noble character in this world!
She was still very confident in her true appearance, yet the other party didn't have a single stray thought!
Am I really qualified to stand side-by-side with him now?
No! She must return to Spirit City as quickly as possible to inherit the true Angel God Position! Only by becoming a God would she be worthy of him!
"I understand, Mr. Jiang Li!" Qian Renxue took a deep breath. "Once I finish handling Xue Ye's funeral, the Empire will continue to be ruled by Xue Qinghe on the surface, but I will hand over all the actual power to mobilize the Empire's troops and resources to you!"
"Next, I have very important matters and must return to Spirit City for secluded cultivation. If any thorny issues arise here in the Empire that are inconvenient for you to resolve personally and require the strength of the Hall of Worship, you can send word to me at any time, and I will do my utmost!"
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