NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 153: Dugu Bo’s Pride, Qian Renxue’s Sincerity
Chapter 153: Dugu Bo's Pride, Qian Renxue's Sincerity
"Your Majesty, since you're back, I don't think it's necessary to look anymore," Meng Yiran said nervously.
"Yiran is right, there really isn't anything worth seeing here," Zhu Qing added hastily.
"Could it be that there's still some secret here?" Qin Xiao's eyes flashed, faintly guessing at some possibilities.
His gaze swept over everyone's faces, and Zhu Qing, Meng Yiran, and Liu Erlong didn't dare to look at him.
"Hahaha, the more you say that, the more I want to see what secrets there are," Qin Xiao laughed heartily, his heart full of anticipation.
At the same time, he stomped his foot suddenly, causing a crack in the ground.
The cloth-covered tomb was destroyed, revealing the items inside.
Qin Xiao looked at them one by one, and couldn't help but exclaim inwardly.
Then, with a playful look in his eyes, he swept his gaze over everyone, "So, you've carefully prepared so many gifts for me. My little hobbies have really been held tightly by you."
In contrast, Zhu Qing, Meng Yiran, and Liu Erlong blushed like fire clouds.
They were so embarrassed they wished they could find a hole to hide in.
"Haha, put away your things, I'm someone who values sentimentality. Understand?"
Qin Xiao smiled and said, "I won't disturb you distributing them, I'm going to see Dugu Bo."
With that, Qin Xiao had already disappeared from the spot.
Only Meng Yiran, Zhu Qing, and Liu Erlong were left in disarray in the wind.
On the other side.
In the cave above the eyes of the ice and fire yin yang well, "Grandpa, what's wrong with you?" Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Bo, who was trying to sit up from the stone bed, with concern written all over her face.
"Yan Yan, help your grandpa up. I feel a powerful soul power fluctuation erupting below, a strong enemy is attacking," Dugu Bo said, his face showing anger.
"Grandpa, your body..."
Dugu Yan's face was full of hesitation.
"Yan Yan, don't worry, your grandpa can still fight."
Dugu Bo's voice gradually turned cold, with an unmistakable killing intent, "Humph, these guys are really relentless. Even if I die, I can't let them succeed. Besides, if I don't go all out, how can I live up to that little brat Qin Xiao? I have to fulfill what I promised him."
"Grandpa." Tears shimmered in Dugu Yan's eyes, and she tightly bit her lips as she approached Dugu Bo.
However, before her hand could reach Dugu Bo's body, a voice sounded.
"If you want your grandpa to live a few more years, it's better not to touch him."
Who?
Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan both looked in the direction of the sound at the same time.
Immediately, they were stunned.
"Qin Xiao, it's really you, kid!"
Dugu Bo exclaimed first, then laughed and scolded, "Damn it, you brat, you're actually not dead?"
Qin Xiao smiled and said, "No, I'm a ghost. I'm here to see if you've fulfilled my last wish."
"Get lost!"
Dugu Bo snorted unkindly.
"Your Majesty, you're really alive. That's great, that's great."
Dugu Yan also recovered, cheering.
She almost rushed into Qin Xiao's arms.
However, when she ran to Qin Xiao's side, she remembered that she didn't seem to be that close to Qin Xiao yet.
The next moment, a pair of broad, big hands pinched her cheeks, distorting her delicate face.
"Not bad, even more beautiful now."
Qin Xiao smiled and said, "That's quite a compliment."
The praise made Dugu Yan laugh heartily, "Do you really like it then?"
Qin Xiao didn't answer her directly, instead, his gaze turned serious as he looked towards Dugu Bo, "Let's get down to business. What happened while I was away? Who caused you such injuries?"
Dugu Bo lay back on the stone bed again and sighed, "It's a long story."
Qin Xiao's impatience showed, "Then make it short."
"It was someone wielding a snake-shaped lance, also a Title Douluo-level powerhouse, who attacked me. His target was Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran. During our confrontation, he kept demanding I hand them over. But I made it clear to him that even if I die, he won't get any information from me about them."
"The Snake Lance Douluo?" Qin Xiao frowned, surprised that the attacker's identity was revealed so quickly.
However, what he didn't expect was that the assailant turned out to be associated with Qian Renxue.
This was unexpected.
In theory, Qin Xiao couldn't fathom why Qian Renxue would do this.
At the same time, he looked at Dugu Bo with some admiration.
Although Dugu Bo had a peculiar temper, he could be relied upon. He agreed to Qin Xiao's request to take care of Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran, almost at the cost of his life.
"The Snake Lance Douluo? Quite fitting name," Dugu Bo chuckled, "Qin Xiao, don't be fooled by appearances. His situation might be even more complicated. He fell victim to my Jade Phosphor Serpent poison, making him even more troublesome."
Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow, "So, you both are evenly matched in suffering."
"Cough."
"More or less."
Although Dugu Bo coughed in pain, he wore a smile on his face.
Who said he could only bully those whose cultivation was lower than his own? Wasn't he now fighting a life-and-death battle with an equal?
"You seem pleased?" Qin Xiao noticed Dugu Bo's smug expression and remarked disapprovingly.
"Of course, I am. I want those who think I can only bully those weaker than me to know that among equals, I also have my place. At least I can be considered on par with others," Dugu Bo proudly lifted his head.
"Alright, you're talking while panting," Qin Xiao couldn't help but rub his forehead.
As recorded in the original work, the Snake Lance Douluo was also known as the Shame of Title Douluos, picked by the Spirit Douluo Yang Wudi. This level of cultivation was on par with Dugu Bo's.
"Oh, by the way, Qin Xiao, how did you survive?" Dugu Bo remembered the terrifying battle between Qin Xiao and Yu Yuanzhen that day and felt horrified.
Honestly speaking, under such powerful attacks, it was enough to kill him several times over.
"Hahaha, how should I put it? I can only tell you one thing: fortune favors the brave," Qin Xiao laughed.
The existence of the Thunder Emperor Martial Soul was the foundation of his survival in this world.
In Qin Xiao's mind, it was even more important than the dogged system with a brain delay.
"Just you?"
"And fortune favors the brave?" Dugu Bo didn't believe Qin Xiao's nonsense. He sneered, "You've done so many wicked deeds, if you're not struck down by heavenly thunder, it's already lucky. No."
He corrected himself, "You often get struck by heavenly thunder, yet you're still alive. That confirms the saying: good people die young, while troublemakers live for a thousand years. You are the biggest troublemaker on the Douluo Continent."
After listening to Dugu Bo's frustrated words, Qin Xiao chuckled, "Hehe, Dugu Bo, you still have the energy to argue with me. I think you won't die, so just focus on recovering. I'm leaving."
"You just got back, and now you're leaving? Where are you going?" Dugu Bo frowned.
This time, Qin Xiao didn't conceal his intentions, "To find the Snake Lance Douluo and ask him what grudge he has against me."
"You think you can find the guy with the snake lance?" Dugu Bo widened his eyes.
Qin Xiao nodded, "Just wait for my message."
With that, he turned and walked out of the cave.
"Take care," Dugu Bo's voice faintly echoed behind Qin Xiao.
Night fell.
Inside the Tian Dou Imperial Palace, Qian Renxue was drunk.
"Ah, I never thought Qin Xiao would leave such a deep impression in the young master's heart."
The Snake Lance Douluo, hidden in the dark, guarded Qian Renxue. Over these days, he observed all of Qian Renxue's actions.
Since Qin Xiao's death, Qian Renxue would get drunk every night.
The next day, she would handle the affairs of the Tian Dou Empire as if nothing happened, appearing as composed as ever.
It seemed that only at night did she truly belong to herself.
"Qin Xiao, I'm sorry. I still couldn't protect the most important person by your side."
Qian Renxue said as she drank another cup.
But, in the next moment, a strong wind blew.
The doors of the palace hall were blown wide open by the fierce wind.
Qian Renxue raised her head to look outside the hall.
Suddenly, she froze.
A figure appeared before her, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
"Qin Xiao, you... you're back!"
She wiped away the tears from her cheek with her hand.
Then she smiled, "I never thought I still held some place in your heart. On the Night of Returning Souls, you came to see me."
Qin Xiao was momentarily stunned by her words. He couldn't help but think, wow, Qian Renxue really doesn't see me as a person.
Suddenly, an idea struck Qin Xiao. With a sinister tone, he said, "I died miserably."
Hearing this, tears streamed down Qian Renxue's cheeks, "Qin Xiao, I've already sent someone to ask my grandfather to take action. We must kill the culprit to comfort your spirit in heaven."
Qin Xiao: "???"
He was puzzled by the sudden turn of events. He hadn't expected Qian Renxue to take such action.
"Qin Xiao, there's something I need to apologize to you for. I couldn't save Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran, the two girls who have a special relationship with you. I let them fall into the clutches of Dugu Bo," Qian Renxue sighed softly.
But when she looked at Qin Xiao again, her eyes were filled with determination. "I'm sorry for not being able to protect them. I, Qian Renxue, am not one to forget kindness. If you have any requests, just say it, and I will do everything I can to help you. Furthermore, I won't give up on Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran. As long as they are alive, I will rescue them."
"What?" Qin Xiao's face showed shock after hearing Qian Renxue's words, and he internally exclaimed, "Goodness gracious."
It was like a family feud suddenly erupted out of nowhere. The fact that the Snake Lance Douluo was acting on Qian Renxue's orders to find Dugu Bo and the girls stunned Qin Xiao. Of course, he realized he bore some responsibility for this mess, especially considering his relationship with Dugu Bo, which only a few close to him knew about, including Ning Fengzhi.
"Your Highness, he's... he's not a ghost, he's the real Qin Xiao," a voice broke the eerie atmosphere between Qin Xiao and Qian Renxue.
Qin Xiao followed the voice, and the Snake Lance Douluo emerged from the shadows.
His complexion was pallid, his steps unsteady, and he looked visibly injured.
"Snake Lance Elder, what... what did you just say?" Qian Renxue couldn't believe what she had just heard.
The Snake Lance Douluo pointed at Qin Xiao, saying, "Young Master, I said, Qin Xiao is still alive, he didn't die. Look at his steady breathing, and the flow of soul power around him."
What?
He's alive!
Qian Renxue's eyes widened suddenly, then she looked at Qin Xiao somewhat numbly.
Qin Xiao gave Qian Renxue a faint smile. "The Snake Lance Douluo is right, I'm alive and well. So, you don't need to seek revenge for me."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue first froze, then anger flashed across her haggard face.
"Qin Xiao, you scoundrel!"
"You clearly didn't die, so why lie to me? Why didn't you tell me earlier? I would have fought alongside you."
Amidst a barrage of angry words, Qian Renxue rushed towards Qin Xiao with clenched fists.
In contrast, Qin Xiao's eyes showed a hint of helplessness, and deep within, there was a trace of regret.
He stood there, letting Qian Renxue pound on his chest.
Since Qian Renxue wasn't using any soul power, to Qin Xiao, it felt no different from being bitten by a mosquito.
He knew that Qian Renxue's actions were more of a release, and he let her be.
After a while, Qian Renxue seemed to tire out. She stopped and buried her head in Qin Xiao's chest.
"You rascal, why didn't you tell me earlier that you were alive? Do you know how worried I was?"
Qian Renxue was also an open-minded person. Since Qin Xiao had already seen her true face, she didn't hide anymore.
"I..."
"I was seriously injured too. Today is the first day I've fully recovered."
Qin Xiao explained.
"What, you were seriously injured?"
Qian Renxue became anxious, breaking free from Qin Xiao's embrace and examining him up and down.
"No need to look, I'm fine now. The internal injuries were severe, so I couldn't exert my full strength for a while."
"Afterwards, I need to go somewhere, and when I come back, I'll be fully healed."
This time, Qin Xiao didn't exaggerate, but told Qian Renxue some facts.
Phew. Qian Renxue breathed a sigh of relief, feeling slightly reassured.
"By the way, Qin Xiao, I want to apologize for what I said earlier."
"Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran were captured by Dugu Bo. I once sent the Snake Lance Elder to rescue them, but in the end, they both suffered injuries."
As Qian Renxue mentioned Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran, her expression dimmed. "But rest assured, I've continued to investigate Dugu Bo's whereabouts. Once we have any leads, I'll even seek help from the Martial Soul Hall to rescue them for you!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiao stared at Qian Renxue's eyes intently, "Why are you helping me so much?"
Qian Renxue replied without hesitation, "I owe you, Qin Xiao, a lot of kindness. Whether these acts were deliberate or incidental, I remember them all. When the time comes, I will repay them."
After listening to Qian Renxue's words, Qin Xiao felt deeply moved.
"No need for so much trouble."
"Why not? Do you think there's no chance for them to survive?" Qian Renxue asked anxiously.
Seeing her anxious appearance, Qin Xiao suddenly smiled, "Alright, no more pretenses. I'll come clean. Dugu Bo is also on my side."
(End of this chapter)
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