The four of them had a brief discussion and finalized the future development strategy of the Spirit Hall.
"However, things won't be as simple as we hoped," Bibi Dong said. "The Shrek Seven Devils have also been reincarnated. Since they've returned, we need to get our hands on Dugu Bo's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as soon as possible—before it's too late and complications arise."
Qian Daoliu replied casually, "Come on, are you expecting those youngsters to start targeting Dugu Bo's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well already?"
Bibi Dong shook her head and said, "Tang San and the others won't make a move just yet. But Qian Daoliu, don't forget that one of the Seven Devils is Ning Rongrong. Behind her stands the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."
Qian Daoliu's relaxed expression faded. He nodded and said, "Very well. When I return, I'll assign a few enforcers to secure the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
"If Dugu Bo submits, all is well. But if he dares resist, then we'll settle the blood debt from the Jialing Pass massacre!"
"Oh, right—Xue'er," Bibi Dong turned to her daughter. "Your undercover mission in the Heaven Dou Empire must be halted. There's no need for it anymore. Since the Shrek Seven have reincarnated and know what the future holds, they've likely already guessed your identity. It's only a matter of time before they expose you."
In the original timeline, Qian Renxue was someone destined to become a god—she was the rightful heir to the Angel God's legacy. But even with such talent, she wasted her potential playing spy in the Heaven Dou Empire.
Had Qian Renxue become a god sooner, before Tang San's rise, the entire continent would have fallen into their hands with little effort. There would've been no need for such an elaborate infiltration.
This whole scenario was a result of the power struggle between Bibi Dong and the Qian Clan.
Bibi Dong harbored deep resentment toward the Angel Clan, but she couldn't bring herself to hate Qian Renxue. She could kill any heir chosen by Qian Daoliu for the Angel God's legacy, as she didn't want his wishes fulfilled. But Qian Daoliu was clever—he chose his own daughter as the successor.
Even with all her hatred toward the Qian Clan, Bibi Dong couldn't bring herself to harm Qian Renxue.
So she devised a plan. She deliberately provoked Qian Renxue into taking on the mission to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Empire, all in an effort to delay or even prevent her from ascending to godhood. That way, mother and daughter wouldn't have to stand on opposite sides when the final battle came.
Now that their emotional rift had healed, Bibi Dong believed there was no more need for this mission.
Qian Renxue shook her head and said, "Mother, I believe now is not the time to leave the Heaven Dou Empire. Shrek is definitely planning to expose me. If I suddenly disappear, wouldn't that just confirm everything they're saying? If our ambitions are made public, the Upper Three Clans and the two great empires may unite against us."
Bibi Dong scoffed, "Let them unite. Without Tang San, they're nothing but a ragtag group. You're far more important than them. If anyone in Spirit Hall ascends to godhood, the entire continent will be within reach. At that point, Dai Tianfeng and Xue Ye will have no choice but to hand over their crowns. Do they dare resist?"
Qian Renxue smiled and said, "You're not wrong. But since we know Shrek intends to expose me, why not turn their plan against them?"
"Use their own plan against them? How?" Bibi Dong asked.
Qian Renxue said, "The identity of Xue Qinghe will eventually be exposed. So we should discard it at the moment when it brings the greatest value."
She sneered coldly, "We're all adults here. Everything needs evidence, doesn't it? They suspect I murdered the third prince of Heaven Dou and that I'm enacting a coup—but do they have proof? Their arrogance makes them think they've already won, but they don't understand how I've gone about this. Their only way to expose me is to force me to remove my human disguise in public!"
"But thanks to the power boost I received, my skull soul bone has reached the 100,000-year level. My disguise skill is nearly flawless now. I no longer need a human-skin mask. I am Xue Qinghe. I can even perfectly replicate the Swan Spirit's techniques. So, I am Xue Qinghe!"
"If they try to expose me through some other evidence, so be it. But if they insist on making me remove my mask publicly, I'll turn the tables on them!"
Bibi Dong frowned. "Xue'er, you're being too naive. Don't forget—you're seen as the heir to the Angel God. What if they don't try to expose you, but instead unite with Tang Hao, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's titled Douluo, and attempt to assassinate you? They won't need to unmask you. They just need to examine your corpse afterward."
Qian Renxue replied, "Mother, don't forget—I may be a fake Xue Qinghe, but we still have the real Xue Qinghe."
Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes, realization dawning. She looked at Qian Renxue and said, "So that's what you meant by the 'most valuable moment'? Still… this is far too dangerous."
She then turned to Qian Daoliu and said, "Since Shrek has been reincarnated, do you really think sending just Elder Xue and She Long to protect Xue'er is enough? Those enforcers you've been hoarding—what are they for? Can they lay eggs?"
Qian Daoliu laughed awkwardly. "Alright, Xue'er. I'll assign the Third Enforcer, the Holy Dragon, to protect you. If that's not enough, you can choose from Qian Jun, Demon Bear, Ghost Leopard, Demon Slayer, or Golden Crocodile. Take your pick."
Qian Renxue accepted graciously. "Thank you, Grandfather. That's already more than enough. But before I return to Spirit Hall to visit you, I'd like to prepare a gift for Mother."
Bibi Dong paused, then said, "Xue'er… you're not thinking about going after that little rabbit, are you?"
Qian Renxue replied with surprise, "Mother! You guessed right!"
Bibi Dong said, "I might not have figured it out before, but don't forget—I've seen the copy she left for me."
"If that rabbit hasn't yet reunited with Tang San, you can hunt her. But if she has, don't act rashly. Tang Hao is hiding in the shadows. With just Elder Xue and She Long, you won't stand a chance against him. You'll only be putting yourself in danger."
Hearing Bibi Dong's concern warmed Qian Renxue's heart. "Don't worry, Mother. I'll be careful."
With that, Qian Renxue left the void space and returned to the Douluo Continent.
Bibi Dong turned to Qian Daoliu. "Hu Liena and I plan to stay here and contemplate the laws of the universe for a while. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is in your hands."
"I understand," Qian Daoliu said as he turned and left, leaving Bibi Dong and Hu Liena in the void to comprehend the laws.
Meanwhile, in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan…
After a joyful reunion with Sword and Bone Douluo, Ning Rongrong remembered something important. She cheerfully skipped over to Ning Fengzhi and said:
"Daddy, do you want our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan?"
"Yes, Rongrong," Ning Fengzhi smiled. "You're the only one in our clan who has the potential to evolve our martial spirit. Train hard. The future of our clan rests with you."
Ning Rongrong showed her little tiger teeth in a bright smile. "Don't worry, Daddy. I'll train really hard. But I also know a method that could help evolve our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Ning Fengzhi gently patted her on the head and said with a smile, "Rongrong, as long as you devote yourself to cultivation, you'll have the chance to trigger your martial spirit's evolution."
(End of Chapter)
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