Diary System—Chapter 89: Is Everything She Has Done in These Years Meaningless? Qian Renxue Collapses
Even if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family is not a match for Spirit Hall, as long as Yu Xiaogang and Bibi Dong are ruthless enough, they will choose to remain hidden like Tang Hao and wait for the right opportunity.
Before that opportunity arises, eliminating Spirit Hall members will inflict incalculable losses on the organization.
This situation is akin to a knife hanging over the heads of Spirit Hall's members, and no one knows when it will fall. Does this still leave other soul masters with the courage to join Spirit Hall?
Moreover, Bibi Dong's martial soul is extremely toxic. Although it is not as extensive as Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor martial soul, its potency is even greater and more frightening!
Qian Renxue's mind raced with these thoughts.
Her face began to pale. She now understood why Bibi Dong despised her so much. Even as a child, she had sensed a murderous intent in Bibi Dong's eyes. She had always thought it was a misperception.
However, how could she, possessing an angel martial soul, be wrong about such clear malice?
This was merely her self-deception.
In the next moment, Qian Renxue's tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes. She hadn't cried since she arrived in the Heaven Dou Empire.
During her time in Spirit Hall, she cried out of confusion over Bibi Dong's treatment of her. She also cried when she left Spirit Hall to carry out her solo plan in the Heaven Dou Empire.
After that, she ceased to cry, recognizing that tears wouldn't resolve her problems. Once she came to the Heaven Dou Empire, she had to embody her role as Xue Qinghe; she needed to be strong!
Snake Lance Douluo & Porcupinefish Douluo: Are We Not Human?
At this moment, Qian Renxue understood the cause and effect, and she could no longer hold back her emotions. Her heart ached as she realized that her perseverance over the years had been a joke.
She had come to the Heaven Dou Empire to execute this infiltration plan, not only to seamlessly inherit the throne but also to reduce Spirit Hall by one opponent.
Most importantly, she sought to prove to Bibi Dong that she was powerful. She longed for Bibi Dong's attention.
Counting the years, she had been in the Heaven Dou Empire for seven years. If she had practiced diligently in Spirit Hall during those seven years, her cultivation would surely be significantly stronger than it was now, right?
(Qian Renxue is nine years older than Tang San and is now sixteen years old. She arrived in the Heaven Dou Empire when she was about nine or ten.)
Now she understood that no matter how hard she tried, she might never gain Bibi Dong's recognition.
How she wished she could call Bibi Dong "Mom" and that Bibi Dong would call her "Xiaoxue."
But—
Qian Renxue closed her eyes. The more she thought about it, the more her nose tinged with bitterness, and her tears erupted once again. She couldn't help but lay her head on the table and cry softly.
Tonight was truly a devastating blow for her. Although she was now sixteen years old, familial affection was what she cherished most, and Dai Yichen had forcefully shattered it.
Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo, who had secretly protected Qian Renxue, were now in complete panic. They no longer cared about hiding; they appeared around her.
"Young Master, what's wrong with you?" Snake Lance Douluo asked in a low voice, looking somewhat lost.
Since Qian Renxue came to the Heaven Dou Empire, they had always viewed her as an extremely strong person. She played the role of Xue Qinghe admirably and executed her duties meticulously. So why was she crying without any warning?
Although Snake Lance Douluo may not have possessed great strength, he had seen Qian Renxue grow up during her time in Spirit Hall.
It wasn't that they had never witnessed Qian Renxue cry before, but the current situation was different from any other!
Porcupinefish Douluo, being perceptive, handed Qian Renxue a clean handkerchief.
"Young Master, wipe your tears. Are you feeling too much pressure lately? If you have anything to say, we're here to listen. Although we might seem rough, we want to help share your burdens."
Qian Renxue lifted her head, accepted the handkerchief from Porcupinefish Douluo, and wiped her tears, but her tear glands seemed to malfunction; the tears wouldn't stop flowing.
Snake Lance Douluo sighed and gently patted Qian Renxue's back. Though he was a rugged character, his tone was much softer than usual: "It's okay to cry, Young Master. We're here, and no one outside can hear you."
Even though Snake Lance Douluo didn't know what had transpired, he exhibited a look of concern. He exchanged glances with Porcupinefish Douluo. Only they understood how much effort their young master had invested over the past seven years to secure her claim to the throne.
Many times, she barely found time to sleep.
She had compressed her sleeping hours to invest in cultivation.
Otherwise, how could Prince Xue Qinghe, without a single blemish in his political career, have emerged?
Do people think the achievement of being "stainless" is easy? They had no idea how much sweat went into managing government affairs, navigating the complexities of noble relationships, and dealing with all sorts of troublesome matters—all of which Qian Renxue handled exceptionally well!
Snake Lance Douluo's words struck the softest part of Qian Renxue's heart, igniting the fuse of her emotions. She finally burst into tears.
"Wuwuwuwu——"
Porcupinefish Douluo sighed helplessly and used his soul power to create sound insulation within the study. As long as no Titled Douluo was nearby, no one would discover them.
Gradually, Qian Renxue grew tired from crying; her sobs diminished, and her tears finally stopped. She felt her mood lift, and it seemed she was much more relaxed.
After her tears, she felt exhausted; her physical and mental energy felt drained. Her only thought now was how sleepy she was, wanting nothing more than to sleep.
But when she recalled the incident, her nose tinged sore again, and the tears that had finally ceased began to threaten a return. Yet, perhaps because she had cried enough, she managed to hold them back this time.
She had already shed tears once; she had to be strong. Crying would resolve nothing. What she needed most now was the truth and answers.
In her heart, she understood that what Dai Yichen wrote in his diary must be true. After all, he wouldn't have known that someone had a copy of her diary. It would be pointless to fabricate lies in his writings.
When Porcupinefish Douluo saw Qian Renxue finally stop crying, he breathed a sigh of relief. His young master had cried for nearly fifteen minutes, and her face appeared much paler.
"Young Master, what happened? Can you tell us about it? Although we are not equals, we've been with you for many years, and we consider ourselves uncles. If you have grievances, please share them with us. We're here to listen," Snake Lance Douluo asked tentatively. He was genuinely puzzled. Why had the young master suddenly turned so distressed? It felt as if something was blocking her heart.
The two had kept watch over her for years (except during her time in the dormitory), and they hadn't noticed anything unusual.
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