Chapter 99: The Celestial Herb Incident

Chapter 99: The Celestial Herb Incident

"Xue'er, how have you been getting along with them? Aren't they all fascinating?"

As he watched Qian Renshue walk towards him, her face aglow, Wang Si couldn't help but ruffle her hair affectionately.

Hearing Wang Si's teasing, Qian Renshue shot him a glare.

"You're quite something, being able to last for over ten days!"

When they had left the Tian Wu Duchy to return to the Wuhun Temple, Qian Renshue had asked the Fenhua Douluo to leave in order to relieve some pressure from Wang Si.

Since then, she had been cut off from information about Wang Si. Although she wasn't alone on this trip to the Wuhun Temple, the information that the Ci Tun Douluo could provide was limited to what the Wuhun Temple had gathered.

She was even unaware of details like the "ten days" duration, and if she had known, she wouldn't have been so unrealistic in her expectations.

Hearing Qian Renshue bring up "ten days" unprompted, Wang Si's heart skipped a beat as he hurriedly questioned if Aluan had revealed something she shouldn't have.

Aluan's response was vague, but Wang Si could ascertain that Qian Renshue was still in the dark about that particular matter.

That girl Aluan really needed a good scolding. She was always the most unpredictable one!

Noticing Wang Si's interesting expression, Qian Renshue turned her head away, a little displeased.

"Hey, do you really think I care about how many women you have? I don't even care if you truly like me.

I just want you to be honest with me like you were when we were kids. I miss that feeling of being trusted."

As she spoke, Qian Renshue walked up to Wang Si and pinched his ear.

"Just like when we were young, your only value is to make me happy. If you ever upset me, you'll have to face the wrath of my grandfather!

You're smart enough to know what I mean!"

Sensing the aura of a Fenhua Douluo, Wang Si grimaced.

You've really learned to be mischievous. When we were kids, you used to look down on those who abused their power, but now you've picked up their tricks!

Is this what Qian Daolu has been teaching his granddaughter?

Peh! That old man has no shame!

Wang Si thought to himself, but he still sincerely stepped forward and hugged Qian Renshue, whispering something in her ear.

Instantly, a blush spread across Qian Renshue's face, and she pouted coquettishly.

"You...if you dare to do that, I'll definitely let my grandfather beat you to a pulp where you can't take care of yourself. Don't doubt it, he's been wanting to teach you a lesson for a long time!"

Wang Si, on the other hand, blinked playfully, seemingly anticipating Qian Renshue to say, "You dare." But of course, she was smarter than that.

As the aura of a Fenhua Douluo faded, Wang Si pushed Qian Renshue against the wall.

"Xue'er, have you forgotten that I'm a very vengeful person? How dare you threaten me now..."

A mischievous smile played on Wang Si's lips.

Qian Renshue pushed him away, shooting him a glare before taking a deep breath to calm herself.

"Alright, what's this about calling me out? If there's nothing important, I'm going back. They're all quite interesting.

Now that I've become their big sister, I should do something for them, or they'll forget about me in a couple of days."

Qian Renshue exuded an air of authority, a result of her six years of undercover work in Tiandou City.

Although she hadn't intentionally cultivated this aura after returning to the Wuhun Temple, it was something that had been ingrained in her since childhood and wouldn't fade away easily.

Seeing this side of Qian Renshue, Wang Si couldn't help but sigh: "If the Wuhun Empire is established and she doesn't inherit the position of Angel God, there's no doubt that she would be the best female emperor."

But who could predict the future?

"Didn't I say that I have something good for you?"

Hearing Wang Si's emphasis, Qian Renshue frowned and hummed softly before turning to leave.

A million-year-old Crown Phoenix! Just a few days ago, her grandfather had given her several immortal herbs, said to have been cultivated by Jue Douluo.

She had consumed one herself, a 500-year-old Crown Phoenix, also known as the Royal Sunbird or the Regal Flamebird, but the name Crown Phoenix was the most fitting for this majestic creature.

One of her purposes for this trip was to bring immortal herbs to Wang Si, and she certainly hadn't forgotten about him when it came to these herbs that could enhance one's aptitude.

She clearly remembered Wang Si's lingering resentment towards his martial soul. If he could improve it with these immortal herbs, it would undoubtedly lead him to greater achievements.

But now, she had seen a million-year-old immortal herb with him, and it was indeed a million-year-old one!

"Was the batch of immortal herbs that went to the Wuhun Temple provided by you?"

Qian Renshue instantly grasped the key point, and her eyes towards Wang Si became dangerous.

Having such a good thing, he didn't give it to the Douluo Temple but instead to the Wuhun Temple. Was this guy colluding with the people from the Wuhun Temple?

Hearing about the Wuhun Temple's batch of immortal herbs, Wang Si secretly thought that it was not good. The batch Qian Renshue was talking about must be the one that Bibi Dong took from him!

It was intentional. Bibi Dong must have guessed that Qian Renshue would come looking for him after obtaining the immortal herbs, and he would definitely give her some.

What a cunning ploy to sow discord!

However, Wang Si was now a master of acting. The more critical the situation, the better his performance.

"The Wuhun Temple's batch of immortal herbs? The Wuhun Temple obtained a batch of immortal herbs? When did this happen?"

Wang Si feigned confusion, as if he couldn't quite connect the dots between the Wuhun Temple and the immortal herbs.

But he quickly reacted, his voice rising several degrees as if he couldn't believe that the Wuhun Temple had obtained a batch of immortal herbs. His tone conveyed not only disbelief but also a hint of anger at being betrayed.

When he finally noticed that Qian Renshue was standing by his side, his tone softened.

Just from Wang Si's change in tone, Qian Renshue could analyze the situation.

It seemed that he had lost a batch of immortal herbs, but he wasn't sure which force had taken them.

Then, upon hearing his own words, he realized that the Wuhun Temple had the herbs.

That hint of anger might indicate that the Wuhun Temple had obtained the batch of immortal herbs through less-than-honorable means.

Finally, realizing that she was standing next to him, Wang Si forcibly suppressed his anger.

"Cough, cough, I've been in seclusion all these years, and I'm not aware of the Wuhun Temple's affairs. But rest assured, I will definitely get you your justice!"

Qian Renshue's tone was firm. Even if the people from the Wuhun Temple were unclear about her relationship with Wang Si, they would surely know about her relationship with her grandfather.

In such a situation, for someone to dare to lay a hand on him was truly not giving her grandfather any face! Qian Renshue was a little annoyed at this moment.

"Xue'er, since it was taken by the Wuhun Temple, let it go. After all, we are one family."

Wang Si didn't want Qian Renshue to investigate this matter further because the one who took his immortal herbs was indeed family!

Hearing Wang Si's words, Qian Renshue felt a bit guilty.

"I'm sorry for making you suffer these past years. Rest assured, now that I know about this, I will definitely make it up to you in the future!"

Qian Renshue's expression was determined. It was normal for Wang Si to endure some hardships while being alone, but Qian Renshue didn't want her own people to bully him!

Hearing this, Wang Si nodded, then popped the million-year-old Crown Phoenix into his mouth.

"I'm not used to anyone owing me anything. Since you want to compensate me, there's no better time than the present."

Qian Renshue was stunned as she watched Wang Si consume the immortal herb, but when she sensed the changes in him, she realized something was amiss...

(End of Chapter)

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