Chapter 137: Xiao Yu Gets His Way

"Who is jealous of you!"

Qian Renxue's pretty face flushed crimson instantly at these words. She argued defensively, "I am speaking because of our partnership! I warn you, if you dare to marry that Xue Ke, our cooperation ends immediately!"

Xiao Yu gave a playful smile, stroked his chin, and said, "Actually, marrying Xue Ke would be quite a good choice. That way, I would become the Prince Consort of the Heaven Dou Empire. Once you finish off those royal descendants like Xue Ye, Xue Xing, and Xue Beng, I could find a way to expose your true identity. By then, wouldn't the entire Heaven Dou Empire have to follow me, the Prince Consort?"

"You wouldn't dare!"

Qian Renxue’s beautiful eyes widened, and a flash of anger appeared on her delicate face. "If you truly dare to do that, you and I will be mortal enemies for as long as we live!"

"Hahaha, just joking, just joking. Don't be angry; getting worked up is bad for your health!"

Seeing that the young lady was truly furious, Xiao Yu laughed. "Rest assured, with that pampered princess Xue Ke, whose talent only allowed her to break through to a Great Spirit Master at fourteen or fifteen, I’d be worried about lowering the average potential of my future offspring if I really married her!"

In truth, Xiao Yu had considered the idea of becoming the Prince Consort to seize power in the Heaven Dou Empire, but he quickly abandoned the thought. His primary concern was that Xue Ke’s genes would negatively affect the talent of his future children.

During the era of the second installment, Huo Yuhao’s deadbeat father, Dai Hao, was a Titled Douluo; his genes should have been decent enough. Yet, Huo Yuhao only possessed innate rank one spirit power upon awakening—only slightly better than a certain "Grandmaster." While malnutrition in childhood played a role, the main issue was that his mother, Huo Yun'er, was an ordinary person without spirit power.

Furthermore, a Prince Consort would always be an outsider. Even if Xue Ye’s branch were wiped out, there were other branches. The Heaven Dou Empire had existed for over a millennium, and there were hundreds of royal descendants. It was merely a question of how close the bloodline was. Given Xiao Yu’s ideology, he was bound to purge those useless, parasitic nobles, so he was destined never to gain the support of the royal clan.

"It better be that way!"

Qian Renxue snorted softly. "You had better be careful in the coming days. That old man Xue Ye is someone who won't stop until he achieves his goal. Since my attempt at matchmaking failed, there is no guarantee he won't use other methods to force you and Xue Ke into a fait accompli!"

A honey trap, eh?

Xiao Yu smiled slightly, suddenly stood up, and walked over to Qian Renxue, his eyes fixed intently on the beauty before him.

"Wh-what are you doing?"

Under Xiao Yu’s close-range gaze, the already flushed cheeks of Qian Renxue turned a deep, vibrant red. Even she could hear the tremor in her own voice.

A faint, gentle smile touched Xiao Yu’s lips, his warmth like a spring breeze. "I was just thinking, if that old man Xue Ye uses you to execute a honey trap, I would certainly play along and make the best of it!"

"Pah!"

Qian Renxue spat lightly and made a move to push away the encroaching Xiao Yu. "You heartless playboy, always using sweet talk to deceive innocent girls. Don't think you can pull that trick on me."

Xiao Yu caught the wrists she used to push him away and vowed earnestly, "This is my true sincerity, heaven and earth can bear witness!"

Looking into Xiao Yu’s bright, piercing eyes, Qian Renxue was momentarily dazed. She forgot to pull back her jade-like hands, staring blankly at the man who truly made her heart flutter.

The two remained in that posture for an unknown length of time, as if time itself had frozen in that moment.

Suddenly, Xiao Yu pulled her toward him with a forceful tug.

"What are you—Mmph!"

Caught off guard, Qian Renxue fell into Xiao Yu’s warm embrace. Just as she lifted her head to question him, she saw his face magnified infinitely before her, and a domineering kiss stifled all her words.

Qian Renxue’s pupils dilated, her mind going completely blank. Under Xiao Yu’s passionate assault, she clumsily and passively responded.

Xiao Yu’s hand naturally dropped to Qian Renxue’s shapely hips, and he began to explore rather restlessly.

No! This won't do!

The moment their skin touched, Qian Renxue snapped back to reality like a jolt of lightning. She shoved Xiao Yu away with a violent burst of strength.

"You scoundrel!"

Qian Renxue’s breathing was ragged, her well-developed chest heaving. She wiped her lips, glared at Xiao Yu with hatred, and fled as if her life depended on it.

"By the way," Qian Renxue’s voice suddenly returned via spirit power transmission as she hurried away. "Salas has already reported all the intelligence regarding the qualifying rounds to the Pope’s Palace. That woman has proposed an ambush on the road to Spirit City for the Heaven Dou team, targeting Tang San, who has been chosen by the Rakshasa God. The Consecration Hall has already approved her plan. But I suspect she has ulterior motives and might turn against you while going after Tang San. You had best be careful!"

Xiao Yu, who had been feeling quite pleased with his success, suddenly turned grave. He nodded in the direction where Qian Renxue had disappeared and replied using spirit power transmission, "Thank you for the warning. I will!"