573. You Can Call Me Sister

“Jue, is it over?”

In the night sky,
Qian Renxue asked softly, allowing Qian Ranjue's palm to rest gently over her eyes.

“Yeah.”

Qian Renjue looked down at the street below, now surrounded by the Royal Knights, and gave a slight nod.

“It’s over. Tang Hao has escaped to Moon Pavilion.”

As he spoke,
Qian Renjue moved his hand away from her eyes and offered a suggestion:

“Sister, you can start preparing early. Slowly deploy troops near the Clear Sky Sect.”

“Using a military drill as an excuse isn’t a bad idea.”

“No problem. After this, come with me to the palace—we’ll arrange everything right away.”

Qian Renxue tightened her hold around his arm and replied gently.

She didn’t care much for the scene below; just by listening to the voices, she could tell how miserable Tang San was.

Below,

With Poison Douluo, a titled Douluo and guest of the Empire, present—
Xiao Wu was naturally safe.

But once Flender understood what had happened—

His face turned grim.

Faced with so many Royal Knights,
Even as a Soul Sage, he felt intimidated.

He could already foresee that because of Tang San’s actions, Shrek Academy would definitely get dragged into the mess.

Being kicked out of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy would be the best-case scenario—

They might even be executed alongside the prince!

They had arrived in high spirits, thinking they had found a good place to settle down.

But who would've thought—
Heaven Dou City might become their burial ground.

Looking at Dugu Yan embracing Xiao Wu, and Dugu Bo hovering in midair—

A glimmer of hope returned to Flender’s eyes.

Perhaps the only ones who could save Shrek now were Poison Douluo…
And maybe even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect behind Ning Rongrong!

Flender felt slightly more at ease—

As they waited for judgment.


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“Jue, there’s probably nothing more for us to do here right now, right?”

Qian Renxue nestled against his back, speaking softly.

Qian Renjue held her soft, long legs as he hovered in the air and nodded.

“Then let’s go rest at the palace.”

Qian Renxue smiled sweetly, her voice so gentle it warmed even the night breeze.

“No problem. We’ll let Xue Ye handle the cleanup.”

Qian Ranjue agreed, and summoned his Evil God Hook, tracing circles in the air.

“Is that all your brain thinks about?”

Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at him.

She pouted, “It’s been so long since we had a real heart-to-heart.”

“If Sister wants to talk, I’m free all night.”

Qian Renjue paused, then smiled, glancing at her face pressed against his cheek.

“Where are we going?”

“Let’s find Xue Ye first, then head to the highest observatory in the palace. We’ll lie down, look at the moon together… and I’ll lull you to sleep. Hehe!”

Qian Renxue giggled proudly, laughter bubbling with joy.

Qian Renjue didn’t respond, only held her as they slowly drifted toward a dark vortex.

As for the Snow Empress… he’d pick her up tomorrow.


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Heaven Treasure Restaurant

While the manhunt for Tang San raged outside—

The three girls had already finished bathing and were lying cozily under the blankets.

“Rongrong…”

Ye Lingling, lying in the middle with a flushed face, gently grabbed Ning Rongrong’s wandering hand.

Snow Empress lay on her back, eyes wide open and icy cold—
Clearly not sleepy at all.

“Qian Renjue said a fiancée is someone destined to become a wife.”

“Does that mean soul beasts aren’t allowed?”

Snow Empress thoughtful question came out calm and emotionless.

“Huh?”

Ning Rongrong looked up, staring into those sapphire eyes in the darkness.

“How could a soul beast be allowed?”

“…”

As soon as those words left Ning Rongrong’s mouth—
The once warm bed suddenly felt a bit colder.




“Other soul beasts may not be allowed, but Sister Snow can.”
Ye Lingling said softly.

The warmth in the blankets stopped fading and slowly began to return.

“Hmph!”

“If that’s really the case, then you should be calling us sisters instead.”
Ning Rongrong pouted and rested her head on Ye Lingling’s shoulder.

The story had already been told—
It was clearly mutual affection.

As for what happened between Snow Empress and Qian Ranjue, what more could she say?

Suddenly—
Ning Rongrong furrowed her brows, turned on her side, and pressed her delicate nose against Ye Lingling’s snow-white neck.

She wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination…

But she kept catching a faint scent of Qian Renjue lingering on Ye Lingling’s skin.

Snow Empress glanced at Ning Rongrong
And asked another question:

“Then how can I become Qian Renjue’s fiancée?”

“Hmm… maybe, in his heart, you already are?”
Ye Lingling said softly, her voice gentle and sweet.

“Already?”

Snow Empress paused for a moment, her beautiful eyes lighting up, her pink lips trembling slightly.
A deep joy surged in her heart.

Could it be true?

“Sister Lingling”
Ning Rongrong hugged Ye Lingling’s waist, exhaling softly.

“Mm~ I’m here.”
Ye Lingling opened her beautiful eyes and turned to look at the face right in front of her.

Seeing Ning Rongrong hesitantly part her lips, confusion in her eyes—

“Sister Lingling… have you and him already… become a real couple?”
Ning Rongrong asked bitterly.

Ye Lingling froze, then her face immediately flushed red with embarrassment.
A wave of heat spread over her cheeks.

Ning Rongrong could clearly feel it—
Her body temperature was rising.

Hearing Ning Rongrong’s question, Snow Empress immediately perked up and turned to look.

Her icy blue eyes sparkled.

“Mm.”

Ye Lingling didn’t hide it. She gave a shy nod.

Just as I thought!

Ning Rongrong’s bright eyes dimmed.

She hadn’t expected Ye Lingling to have already battled with the Holy Son brother so quickly!

Ye Lingling held Ning Rongrong’s soft hand.

Her voice was warm and sincere:

“Rongrong, in a few years, you can too. I can share him a little with you.”

“I—I don’t need you to share!”
Ning Rongrong blushed furiously, her fair face turning rosy like a lychee.

At the same time, her curiosity grew—
Just how capable was this Holy Son brother?
Sister Lingling looked like she had suffered a complete defeat!

“What counts as being a real couple? Mating?”

Snow Empress blunt words made both Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling freeze—
Their shyness turned into full-on shame.

“Y-Yeah… I guess that’s one way to put it,”
Ye Lingling replied with difficulty.

Even Ning Rongrong couldn’t take how straightforward Snow Empress was, and fell into awkward silence.

“…”

“Then Rongrong doesn’t want him—can you let me have him instead? I want to mate with Qian Renjue… and become his true wife.”

Snow Empress stated plainly what was in her heart.

“Wha—?!”
Ning Rongrong’s jaw dropped.
You’re snatching him now too?!

Do you even understand seniority?! Who came first, huh?!

She was just being polite a second ago—that was humility! Traditional virtue, damn it!

Ye Lingling blushed, not knowing how to respond.

“I can call you sisters. Just let me join in next time you mate with him.”
Snow Empress added seriously, eyes full of sincerity.

Compared to being just a fiancée, the title of true wife was undeniably more tempting.

Ye Lingling looked a little troubled.

“Sister Snow, I… I can’t make that decision. This is something only Jue can decide.”

“Y-Yeah! We’ve got to follow the proper procedures!”
Ning Rongrong nodded repeatedly, pushing aside her earlier bitterness.

Facing such a blunt and eager rival—
She had to act cautiously. Time to raise the barriers and slow Snow Empress down!

She, Ning Rongrong, was the second in line!

“What kind of procedures? Sister Lingling, Sister Rongrong—can you teach me?”

“…!”