Douluo Goddess Illustrated Guide, Starting with Liu Erlong

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"Tch! The emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is!" Bai Qinchen patted Renxue in his arms and said irritably.

"Who are you calling a eunuch?" Qian Renxue turned around and glared at Bai Qinchen upon hearing this.

"If you're so capable, why don't you pull one out and show it to me?" Bai Qinchen said, pursing his lips.

"You!" Qian Renxue was speechless after being silenced by Bai Qinchen's words. She could only glare at him fiercely before walking away quickly.

Bai Qinchen followed closely behind Qian Renxue and soon arrived at the place where Emperor Xueye was holding a banquet.

By this time, a large crowd had gathered, most of whom he did not know, with only a few he recognized.

These were none other than Empress Ye Xiyan, Consort Xiang Liu Menglu, the Fourth Prince's mother Xue Caiyi, Xue Ke's mother Lin Rou'er, and Xue Ke and Crown Princess Song Jingjing, whom he had previously slept with.

Apart from Crown Princess Song Jingjing, when these women saw him, they either lowered their heads and dared not look at him, or turned their heads away as if they did not know him.

In short, no one dared to look him in the eye.

"Brother Qinghe, you're here!" Song Jingjing rushed over to greet "Xue Qinghe" upon seeing him.

"Hello Mr. Bai, it's nice to see you again!" Song Jingjing greeted Bai Qinchen with a pretty smile, then kept her beautiful eyes on Qian Renxue.

Bai Qinchen noticed Song Jingjing staring intently at Qian Renxue and wondered if he should find an opportunity to win her over, and then have some fun with her in front of Qian Renxue?

Qian Renxue couldn't stand Song Jingjing's gaze, so she quickly turned to look at Bai Qinchen, only to meet his wicked eyes and shiver involuntarily.

She always felt that Bai Qinchen was up to no good, especially since he had already made advances towards her at Yuexuan last time.

Qian Renxue secretly glared at Bai Qinchen, signaling him to be careful, as this was the imperial palace.

Bai Qinchen shrugged, then looked around the hall to see which beautiful woman in this secluded palace had been abandoned by Emperor Xueye and needed his care.

Soon, Bai Qinchen saw a beautiful woman sitting alone, exuding an aura of fragility.

Her eyes were vacant, her long hair was disheveled, and she looked extremely haggard. She seemed completely absorbed in her own world, and everyone around her kept their distance.

Even so, she was still very beautiful, with fair and delicate skin and exquisite and three-dimensional features.

She was dressed in luxurious clothes, but she did not appear arrogant at all; instead, she had a gentle and graceful temperament.

"What a beautiful woman!" Bai Qinchen's eyes lit up. It would be a real pity if he couldn't hold such a delicate and beautiful woman in his arms and cherish her.

Qian Renxue noticed Bai Qinchen's gaze and turned to look at him. She then introduced him, saying, "This is the Second Prince's mother, Shen Yulan, whom I told you about. Since the Second Prince's death, she has been depressed and constantly in tears."

As she spoke, Qian Renxue shook her head, looking regretful.

Upon hearing this, Bai Qinchen glared at Qian Renxue with annoyance. This is all your fault, yet you're acting all regretful now.

"Yes! Shen Fei is so pitiful. She wasn't like this before. She was the gentlest person I knew. I used to love her the most, but now she's turned out like this." Song Jingjing sighed as she spoke.

Bai Qinchen nodded slightly. Now, Emperor Xueye had already slept with all of his other concubines and empresses, leaving only Shen Yulan.

Just so she wouldn't be depressed and cry all the time, I had to eat her up as soon as possible.

"Jingjing, why don't you go sit down for a while? I'll introduce some people to Mr. Bai," Qian Renxue said to Song Jingjing as a woman approached.

"Oh~" Upon hearing this, Song Jingjing pouted and reluctantly returned to her seat.

"Your Highness, your Crown Princess is quite beautiful. When will I get a taste of her?" Bai Qinchen whispered to Qian Renxue as soon as Song Jingjing left.

He had brought up this issue the last time he saw Song Jingjing, but Qian Renxue did not give a clear answer.

Now, seeing how much Song Jingjing likes "Xue Qinghe," he's even more eager to eat it.

Qian Renxue shuddered, glanced at Song Jingjing who was sitting obediently in her seat and still had her eyes on her, sighed and said, "I really don't want to hurt her."

"What are you saying? You can't give her happiness, so I'm helping you give her one. How is that harming her? Look at your mother, how happy she is now, much happier than before, isn't she?" Bai Qinchen rolled his eyes at Qian Renxue and said irritably.

"Look at Consort Xiang, look at Consort Xue, and look at Consort Lin, aren't they all happy?"

"How about this, if I can make Consort Shen smile, you'll give me Song Jingjing, okay?" Bai Qinchen suggested.

After hesitating for a moment, Qian Renxue nodded gently.

If Bai Qinchen can truly help the melancholy Shen Fei emerge from her gloom and smile again, then handing Song Jingjing over to Bai Qinchen wouldn't be out of the question.

"Alright! It's settled then!" Bai Qinchen's face lit up with excitement when he saw that Qian Renxue had finally agreed. He was absolutely confident in his own strength.

"Um, I want you to see me playing with her in person," Bai Qinchen suddenly whispered.

He still wanted to see what kind of expression Song Jingjing would have when she let him play with her in front of Qian Renxue.

"roll!"

Chapter 220 Spirit Kite Douluo

A woman was walking towards Qian Renxue when she heard Qian Renxue shout "Get lost!" before she even got close.

She paused for a moment, then turned and left.

Qian Renxue also noticed this situation and quickly called out to the woman, "Lingyuan Douluo, wait a minute, I wasn't talking about you."

"Your Highness!" Ling Yuan Douluo breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. She had thought that she had somehow displeased the young master of the Spirit Hall.

"Bai Qinchen, let me introduce you. This is Spirit Douluo, Elder of the Spirit Hall!" Qian Renxue gave Bai Qinchen a brief introduction.

"Hello, Elder Lingyuan!" Bai Qinchen nodded slightly and said politely.

Qian Renxue glanced around and, seeing that no one was paying attention, quietly said to Bai Qinchen, "She was specially sent by Bibi Dong to protect you."

Bai Qinchen's eyes lit up upon hearing this. Having only read the Douluo Continent novel, he had been wondering when the Spirit Hall would have a female Title Douluo, and what kind of personality she would have.

Upon hearing this, he began to scrutinize Elder Lingyuan with great rudeness.

Her short hair was neatly combed, giving her a capable appearance. She had a slender figure, a slim waist, long and straight legs, fair and delicate skin, and a very beautiful oval face.

Bibi Dong really understands him; she knows what he wants and specifically sent a female Title Douluo to protect him.

Or perhaps it's their sincerity in this collaboration.

Otherwise, why would the Spirit Hall send a woman instead of one of its many male Title Douluos?

Ling Yuan noticed Bai Qinchen's unrestrained gaze and her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

If it were anyone else who dared to look her up like that, she probably would have slapped them into a pulp long ago.

But Bai Qinchen is different. Bai Qinchen was someone Bibi Dong specifically instructed her to protect, no matter what, even if it meant death.

Moreover, Bibi Dong also mentioned that no matter what Bai Qinchen asked her to do, she had to obey unconditionally.

Ling Yuan was initially puzzled as to why Bibi Dong would care so much about a mere young boy.

But after seeing Bai Qinchen today, seeing him on the arena with six spirit rings surrounding him, I realized just how incredible Bai Qinchen's potential is.

With Bai Qinchen's talent, given time he will definitely be able to become a respected figure in the Spirit Hall.

Therefore, Ling Yuan was completely helpless in the face of Bai Qinchen's unbridled gaze.

"Elder Lingyuan, when are you free so we can go to Yuexuan for a chat?" Bai Qinchen asked Lingyuan Douluo.

When Qian Renxue heard Bai Qinchen's words, she immediately understood what he meant. She glared at him with annoyance, but couldn't help but admire Bai Qinchen.

She was just talking to him about Song Jingjing, and now she's got her eye on Ling Yuan.

Moreover, this Ling Yuan is a Title Douluo! He's really quite bold.

Ling Yuan was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded slightly and said, "Okay, no problem!"

She had only heard Bibi Dong say that if there was anything, she should go to Yuexuan to find Bai Qinchen. To her, going to Yuexuan was a perfectly normal thing.

"Emperor Xueye has arrived!" Just as Bai Qinchen and Qian Renxue were chatting, a loud, hoarse voice came from outside the door. Immediately, everyone in the hall stood up and respectfully went to greet him.

"Long live the Emperor!" The moment Emperor Xueye entered the hall, everyone except for a few titled Douluo knelt down.

"Father!" Qian Renxue also knelt before Emperor Xueye and called out softly.

When she saw that Bai Qinchen beside her had not knelt down, but only bowed, she frowned, gently tugged at his clothes, and gestured for him to kneel down.

However, Bai Qinchen pretended not to notice and continued to bow and bend over.

Just kidding, no one can make him kneel down except when he's thirsty and needs to beg for water at the Water Curtain Cave. Otherwise, it's impossible.

Emperor Xueye also noticed Bai Qinchen's behavior, but only frowned slightly before waving his hand and saying, "Everyone, please rise. Today is just a small banquet, there's no need for formalities!"

He then went straight to the seat of honor and sat down.

After seeing Emperor Xueye sit down, everyone took their seats. Bai Qinchen also sat down, while Qian Renxue sat down to the side.

"Serve the food!" Emperor Xueye ordered the eunuch beside him, and immediately palace maids filed in carrying various delicacies.

After the palace maids had laid out all sorts of delicious dishes on the table, Emperor Xueye raised his glass and said, "Come, let's all raise a glass and drink together. Today, the qualifying rounds of the competition officially begin. I wish all the duchies and academies good results."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The crowd raised their cups, drank them down in one gulp, then set down their glasses, waiting for Emperor Xueye to continue speaking.

"Everyone, eat. What are you looking at me for?" Emperor Xueye put down his wine cup, pointed to the food on the table, and said to everyone.

Upon hearing this, everyone dared to sit down and eat.

Emperor Xueye ate his food without saying much, his eyes fixed on Bai Qinchen, seemingly lost in thought.

Bai Qinchen felt a chill run down his spine as he was stared at by Emperor Xueye.

Of course, he wasn't afraid because he had done something wrong; he was mainly worried that the old man, having lost his ability, might have fallen for a man.

Thinking of this, Bai Qinchen couldn't help but shudder.

After a long while, Emperor Xueye gave Qian Renxue a wink. Qian Renxue immediately understood, stood up, and pulled Bai Qinchen, saying, "Brother Bai, let's toast my father together."

"Um, this isn't a good idea." Bai Qinchen just wanted to eat his meal in peace and quiet; he had physical labor to do that evening.

"Do you expect my father to respect you?" Qian Renxue said irritably.

"Uh..." Bai Qinchen sighed and picked up his wine glass, walking up to Emperor Xueye.

"Your Majesty, I, Bai Qinchen, raise a toast to you, wishing you boundless happiness and longevity, and that you grow younger with each passing year!" Bai Qinchen really didn't know what to say, so he could only make up a few words while holding the wine glass.

"Hahaha! Good lad, I like your spirit. Sit down quickly." Emperor Xueye laughed loudly.

He also raised his glass, clinked it with Bai Qinchen's, and then tilted his head back to drink the wine in one gulp.

"Boy, whether our Heavenly Dou Empire can win the championship this time depends entirely on you!" Emperor Xueye looked at Bai Qinchen and said earnestly.

This competition has been held three times. The Star Luo Empire won the championship once, the Spirit Hall won the championship twice, but the Heaven Dou Empire has never won it.

We desperately need a champion like this to raise our national profile and demonstrate our strength.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I guarantee I will bring you back a championship!" Bai Qinchen patted his chest and assured him.

"Good! That's enough!" Emperor Xueye nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Bai Qinchen and said, "As long as you win the championship, whatever conditions you set, I will grant them!"

Chapter 221 Ye Xiyan in the Alley

Upon hearing Emperor Xueye's words, everyone in the hall couldn't help but look at Bai Qinchen with envy.

This is a promise from an emperor, a favor that not everyone can enjoy.

After hearing Emperor Xueye's words, Bai Qinchen wanted to tell him to hand over his harem so he could take care of it, but he didn't want to die, so he absolutely couldn't say such a thing.

"How about I ask him to cover me with the Vast Ocean Universe?" Bai Qinchen thought for a moment, then abandoned the idea.

Holding this Vast Ocean Universe Cover isn't very useful right now, and he's not in a hurry to go to Seagod Island.

Moreover, even if he wanted to go, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover wasn't absolutely necessary; he could have Bai Xiuxiu and the others take him there.

"It is my honor to serve the Heavenly Dou Empire," Bai Qinchen said with a faint smile.

"Hahaha! Good, good!" Emperor Xueye laughed heartily a few times after hearing Bai Qinchen's words.

Qian Renxue led Bai Qinchen away, while Bai Qinchen continued eating his food.

Immediately afterwards, all the noble ministers in the hall also toasted Emperor Xueye.

However, unlike with Bai Qinchen, he didn't drink it all in one gulp; he only took a small sip.

After a few rounds of drinking, Emperor Xueye slowly stood up and raised his wine cup.

Seeing this, everyone hurriedly stood up, bowed, and raised their wine glasses.

"I am not a good drinker, so I will go and rest first. Everyone, please enjoy your food and drinks." After saying this, Emperor Xueye drank the wine in his cup in one gulp and left the table.

"Respectfully seeing off His Majesty!" the crowd shouted in unison.

After Emperor Xueye left, the hall became even more lively and relaxed than before.

Empress Ye Xiyan glanced at Bai Qinchen, stood up, passed Bai Qinchen's table, and walked out of the pavilion.

Bai Qinchen understood, ate a few bites of food, drank a sip of wine, and then followed him out.

The two walked into a deserted alley. Bai Qinchen looked around, then embraced Empress Ye Xiyan and kissed her soft, rosy lips.