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The young woman was radiant and breathtakingly beautiful. Her long golden hair shimmered like sunlight, cascading freely down her back, each strand seemingly glowing with a golden sheen.
Her skin was as white as snow, smooth and refined like polished jade, exuding an innate nobility.
Her violet eyes were as vast as the starry sea—profound and enchanting. Her long, straight legs, accentuated by an elegant golden gown, added to her graceful allure.
Step, step, step~
The hem of her golden dress swayed gently with each step, resembling flowing waves of gold. Her tall stature and slender waist outlined a perfect curve that left onlookers in awe.
She was none other than Qian Renxue.
"Dai Chengfeng, do you still remember me? Hmm?!"
At this moment, Qian Renxue had already approached Dai Chengfeng. She tilted her head slightly upward, her eyes filled with pride as she asked.
Last time in Tian Dou City, you dared to reject me and call me ugly.
Now that you know my true identity, let's see if you'll dare to keep up that attitude. Regret it now!
"Remember you?"
Dai Chengfeng looked at Qian Renxue, who had suddenly appeared in the Spirit Hall from the Tian Dou Empire, utterly surprised but also feeling a warm sense of familiarity.
Little Angel, you actually came in person…
But outwardly, Dai Chengfeng feigned ignorance, putting on an expression of complete confusion and bewilderment, his tone brimming with curiosity.
"Who are you?"
Qian Renxue's personality was incredibly proud, even surpassing Bibi Dong in arrogance.
Although Dai Chengfeng was deeply grateful for Qian Renxue's timely intervention—he knew that with her here, there was no way he would die today—he also understood something else.
Qian Renxue was the kind of person who would look down on you if you catered to her too much. But if you acted indifferent, she would become more intrigued.
Naturally, Dai Chengfeng intended to seize control of their dynamic.
Moreover, both Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu were present. He couldn't risk appearing overly familiar with Qian Renxue.
He had no idea whether they would object to him getting too close to her.
After all, Bibi Dong seemed completely indifferent to Qian Renxue on the surface, occasionally even showing hints of disdain, but deep down, how could she truly disregard her own daughter?
And as for Qian Daoliu…
He was undeniably doting on his granddaughter. Calling him a "granddaughter fanatic" wouldn't be an exaggeration.
"I… I… who am I?"
Hearing Dai Chengfeng's question, Qian Renxue froze in place, her face filled with astonishment.
Her previously confident demeanor shattered instantly, replaced by a flicker of fury.
She widened her eyes and pointed at herself. "You… you forgot who I am?!"
At this moment, Qian Renxue was absolutely livid…
She had considered countless possibilities but never imagined that Dai Chengfeng wouldn't remember her at all.
Damn you, Dai Chengfeng! Little Tiger! How dare you forget who I am!
"Back in Tian Dou City, I intentionally tested your character by pretending to sell myself, and then…"
Before Qian Renxue could finish her furious rant, Dai Chengfeng finally adopted an expression of sudden realization.
"You remembered me?"
Seeing Dai Chengfeng's enlightened look, Qian Renxue quickly and anxiously asked.
"Li Erhua! Right?"
Dai Chengfeng looked at Qian Renxue with apparent recognition. "I gave you some money back then so you could return home and bury your relatives. Never would I have thought that you were testing me…"
"Li… Li… Li Erhua?"
Qian Renxue, watching Dai Chengfeng ramble on, felt her anger rising uncontrollably. "What ghostly Li Erhua? Who is Li Erhua? Are you saying someone prettier than me was bought by you?"
"That's not the point!"
Qian Renxue hastily shook her head, baring her small fangs as she glared at Dai Chengfeng with rapid breaths. "Dai Chengfeng, you bastard!"
"I'm not Li Erhua! Remember my name: Qian! Ren! Xue!"
"You once said I was ugly…"
"Oh!"
Dai Chengfeng looked at the furiously blushing and adorable Qian Renxue, again pretending to realize something, his tone teasing.
"So you're the ugly girl I rejected back then?"
As he spoke, the corners of Dai Chengfeng's lips curled upward slightly. "Never would I have expected…"
"That dressing up turned an ugly duckling into a swan?"
"It seems my words back then encouraged you. Shouldn't you thank me?"
"???!!!"
Black lines instantly appeared on Qian Renxue's forehead. Thank you, my ass…
Do you have no shame? What encouragement?!
I'm naturally beautiful!
Ugly girl? Are your eyes blind, Dai Chengfeng? If you don't need them, leave them for someone who does!
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu exchanged looks filled with strange expressions.
Qian Daoliu had originally been extremely worried, fearing that Dai Chengfeng had bewitched his pure and innocent granddaughter…
But now it seemed that wasn't the case at all?
This guy doesn't even recognize Xiaoxue. Could it be that I overthought things?
Or could it be… unrequited love from Xiaoxue?
Thinking about this, Qian Daoliu couldn't help but shake his head lightly: Impossible. With Xiaoxue's proud personality, how could she fall for someone unilaterally?
It seems I really overthought it. There's no need to be wary of Dai Chengfeng.
Bibi Dong pursed her lips, swallowing her urge to retort. After all, as the lofty Pope of the Spirit Hall, such behavior was beneath her dignity.
But inwardly, she was utterly speechless.
Initially, when she saw her daughter arrive, she thought Dai Chengfeng might already know her. But now it seemed…
Bibi Dong sighed helplessly and looked at the infuriated Qian Renxue, speaking up:
"Xue… Qian Renxue, this is the Pope's Palace, not a place for your antics."
Hearing Bibi Dong address her by name, Qian Renxue finally snapped out of it, baring her teeth at Dai Chengfeng in a silent threat.
As if saying: I'll let you off for now, but I'll settle this score with you later.
Then, she turned to Bibi Dong, deliberately dragging out her tone.
"Sis—ter—"
"I know this is the Pope's Palace, and you're the mighty Pope, but shouldn't you show some reason?"
"Sister?"
A flicker of anger flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes, her voice involuntarily rising. "Sister? Fine! Very well, you'd better always address me like this in the future!"
Watching Bibi Dong's expression, Qian Renxue let out a cold snort.
You get mad when I call you sister, but who was the one who addressed her own daughter by name while calling her disciple Hu Liena affectionately as 'Na Na'?
Thinking this, she glanced at the pale-faced, still unconscious Hu Liena lying in Dai Chengfeng's arms, her fox-like eyes narrowing dangerously.
Fox spirit!
Then, she turned to Bibi Dong and said, "Your beloved disciple Na Na has fainted. As her teacher, shouldn't you arrange for someone to treat her?"
Upon hearing this, a trace of displeasure flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes. She waved her hand, sending a thread of soul power into Hu Liena's body like a nimble strand, and coldly replied:
"My affairs don't require your reminders."
"What exactly are you here for?"
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