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Chapter 484.

Qian Renxue's mind was momentarily dazed.

The reason for her confusion was simple. The situation was developing in a way that completely exceeded her expectations.

Qian Renxue had never expected the appearance of the six Titled Douluo. This proved that Bibi Dong had quickly noticed her changes, which was expected, because it was impossible for Bibi Dong to remain unaware of her plan. However, Qian Renxue hadn't anticipated that Bibi Dong would send so many Titled Douluo, and that they would come so quickly!

Hearing the six Titled Douluo's words, Qian Renxue's mind crashed slightly at that moment. But then, a flash of realization struck her, and she vaguely understood something.

"Okay..."

At that moment, Wang Feng's expression was calm, and his tone was extremely collected.

"I understand. Let me and her take a moment to breathe. You all wait for a while and go around to see if any Titled Douluo is chasing us."

His tone was casual, as though he is the real White Pontiff, which in case he is. There was a slight hint of arrogance in his voice, which caused the six Titled Douluo to respectfully scan their surroundings.

But not far away, Qian Renxue approached, paused for a moment, and then lowered her voice.

"You need to find a way to leave the Supreme Pontiff Palace! She really planned this well, I'm afraid that the White Pontiff isn't dead at all! She used the failed plan to announce to the entire continent that the White Pontiff is dead, but she's actually hiding him in the shadows!"

"Listening to these six Douluos, I'm afraid only she knew the secret from the start! These six Titled Douluo have seen you with me, so they probably thought you are the real White Pontiff."

Saying this, Qian Renxue became serious. "But if you continue to pretend, it won't last forever. Eventually, you'll be exposed. If you go to the Supreme Pontiff Palace, and the real White Pontiff appears... you..."

Wang Feng: "..."

Wang Feng looked at Qian Renxue but hadn't noticed the situation. Did she really think the six Titled Douluo mistook him for the real White Pontiff?

Well, from Qian Renxue's perspective, she might indeed think so, considering she was with him now. Naturally, the six Titled Douluo, seeing him with her, might assume he was the White Pontiff.

Wang Feng's mind worked quickly, and he pretended not to understand. "So how do you plan to leave? These six Titled Douluo are nearby, so there's no way to escape! Should we just go along with this for now? By the way, did I really look like the White Pontiff when I was acting earlier?"

Hearing this, Qian Renxue glared at Wang Feng.

"Why are you still in the mood to joke?" she said, her tone sharp.

But despite her words, Qian Renxue did feel that Wang Feng was quite good at acting. He was able to convincingly portray the arrogant and indifferent demeanor of the White Pontiff. He really was like a master actor. No wonder this guy had –so many identities, like Feng Yuxiu, Thanos, Jiu Yikai... It made sense that he could perform so well as White Pontiff.

"Do you think it looked almost the same?" Wang Feng continued to ask.

"Reluctantly, it looks about ninety percent right," Qian Renxue whispered. "But you don't have the abilities of the White Pontiff, and your temperament is off. It's too easy to expose you. No, it's very clear from what they're saying. Obviously, she wanted to recall the White Pontiff, who was on a secret mission. The true White Pontiff's whereabouts are a mystery, and these six Titled Douluo don't know. Otherwise, you would have been exposed already. She must have sent other Titled Douluo to spread the word and summon the real White Pontiff back."

"If you go back to the Supreme Pontiff Palace, you'll definitely be exposed."

Qian Renxue had guessed correctly.

It was impossible for these six Titled Douluo to know where the White Pontiff was hiding. Bibi Dong's plan was that she had told them before they set off that they should go to Heaven Dou City to protect Qian Renxue and find the White Pontiff. Even Bibi Dong didn't know the exact location of the White Pontiff because she had instructed that he should not reveal his exact location.

If Bibi Dong could hide her own plans, then naturally no one else would know where he is hidden.

It was a perfect plan. This showed an extreme amount of trust in the White Pontiff's ability to remain –concealed. That's why Wang Feng had not contacted Bibi Dong for the past two months but had been in contact with Qian Renxue instead.

In fact, if the White Pontiff was truly pretending to be someone else, the six Titled Douluo would have no reason to recognize him right away, because they didn't know where he was. Now, seeing the White Pontiff protecting the young master of Soul Hall, they naturally assumed he was the real deal. Bibi Dong had informed them that the White Pontiff wasn't really dead, just on a secret mission in Heaven Dou City, and had been asked to return to the Soul Hall.

In other words, these six Titled Douluo didn't necessarily know the White Pontiff's true identity, but Qian Renxue had made them think he was.

Although, the White Pontiff was originally pretending to be someone else.

This was why Qian Renxue had come to this conclusion. She could piece everything together in just a few sentences, and her response was impressively fast.

"So... what can we do?" Wang Feng asked.

"Well," Qian Renxue pondered for a moment, "for now, you should stay with me. Try to avoid getting too close to the six Titled Douluo. The more you interact with them, the more likely you'll get exposed."

"..." Wang Feng.

That made sense.

"In their eyes, you saved me, so I'm grateful to you. You should stay with me for now, and they won't object. After that, I'll find a way to let you leave."

"It seems logical," Wang Feng said with a frown. "But don't forget, the White Pontiff is known to be a solitary ascetic. He distances himself from women and avoids close contact. There's no way he would accept such a situation."

"..." Qian Renxue paused.

That was true.

She knew the White Pontiff quite well. Even though she had only met him once, she had learned a lot about the Soul Hall's second-in-command through various sources.

He practiced in solitude, free of all emotional entanglements. It was said he had no emotions at all. His talent was immense, his abilities terrifying, and his combat power overwhelming.

"Then… I'll just pretend to like you. Yes... I like you. If I act affectionately around the White Pontiff, no one should question it," Qian Renxue said, her voice calm despite a slight fluctuation in her tone.

"That won't work," Wang Feng quickly shook his head. "You're the Holy Maiden of the Soul Hall. If you behave that way, it would completely break your public persona."

"As the Holy Maiden, you're supposed to be noble, majestic, elegant, and cold. If you suddenly start acting like someone in love, it'll just feel… off."

Qian Renxue frowned. He had a point.

So this was how he saw her? Qian Renxue glanced at Wang Feng sharply.

"In the Star Dou Great Forest… you did that on purpose, didn't you?" she asked suddenly. "Did you just find me annoying?"

"You must have enjoyed it back then, right? To have the chance to ruthlessly beat someone who's noble, majestic, elegant, and cold?"

Wang Feng: "..."

Why bring that up now?

She was referring to the time when he had just revealed the God Killing Spear ability in the Star Dou Great Forest, awakened the Dark Angel Martial Soul, and had encountered Qian Renxue. A lot had happened after that.

But what she said was... accurate.

Wang Feng had gone all out. After all, he had always known who she really was.

He didn't expect Qian Renxue to remember so clearly and even hold a grudge. Women really never let things go...

Wang Feng felt a little embarrassed.

Of course, he couldn't admit it.

"How could I have known?" he said, feigning surprise. "Back then, you were Prince Xue Qinghe. Compared to now, you were like a completely different person—there was no nobility or elegance. I couldn't even recognize you. How could I have guessed your true identity? Don't slander me! I thought you were an enemy..."

The sharp gleam in Qian Renxue's eyes softened slightly, though her frown deepened.

"You didn't know? I saw you when you were six and even gave you a token. Later, at the Great Spirit Arena in Suotuo City, you… you touched it. I was using my Angel Martial Soul at the time. How could you not recognize me?"

"The Angel Martial Soul is exclusive to my family. Don't tell me you didn't know."

"Men are such liars!" she added with a cold glare, as if trying to see right through him.

Wang Feng: "..."

Please don't go too far!

Still, Qian Renxue's presence was incredibly intense.

Compared to her, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were far less intimidating.

Thinking of that, Wang Feng suddenly felt that Qian Renxue wasn't all that appealing.

Rongrong is better—sweet, gentle, easy to coax. Zhuqing is obedient, considerate and very thoughtful...

The thought popped into his head before he scolded himself.

Wang Feng, what are you thinking? Don't be a scumbag!

"Is that token still with you?" Qian Renxue asked out of the blue.

Wang Feng thought for a moment, then pulled it out from his Soul Guidance Device. Qian Renxue frowned when she saw it, but still nodded. Some of the coldness in her eyes eased.

"So, you've kept it all this time?" she said quietly. "Why didn't you just throw it away?"

"It'd be a waste to throw it away," Wang Feng replied casually. "I figured I could sell it for money someday."

"But now that I know your true identity, I'll hold onto it. Might be useful later."

Qian Renxue fell silent for a moment, then said:

"Since you know its value, don't just keep it in your Soul Guidance Device. Wear it on your body—so you won't forget it."

"That makes sense. I'll listen to you," Wang Feng said as he tucked it into his clothes.

Just then, the six Titled Douluo seemed to have completed their patrol and returned quickly.

Qian Renxue immediately stepped closer to Wang Feng, shortening the distance between them. Their arms brushed slightly, creating a subtly intimate image.

"Let's go. You take the lead. Pontiff and I will follow behind. If there's nothing urgent, don't disturb us—we have important matters to discuss," Qian Renxue said coolly as she glanced at the six.

The six Titled Douluo exchanged slightly awkward looks, but said nothing. They nodded and flew ahead toward the Supreme Pontiff Palace without question.

"Old Ghost, I noticed that the young master—did you have any interactions with the Pontiff?"

In mid-air, Ghost Douluo whispered, "The young master was sent to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace at such a young age. Now, the plan has failed, and there was almost an accident. If the Pontiff hadn't appeared in time to rescue him, things could have turned out much worse. Could it be because of..."

"…why do you care so much?" Ghost Douluo sneered. "With the strength and pride of the young master, no one is worthy of her. Now, she's getting along with the Lord Pontiff, right? Can't you see what Her Majesty the Supreme Pontiff is thinking? She intended to bring His Majesty the White Pontiff firmly into our Soul Hall..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded. The old ghost, a ten-thousand-year-old bachelor, hadn't expected this turn of events.

"But, given the White Pontiff's character, this should lead to no results, right?" Ghost Douluo shook his head.

It wasn't just the two of them; the other Title Douluo were also thinking to themselves.

Ahead, six people made their way through, with Qian Renxue and Wang Feng following behind.

"Really?"

Wang Feng looked at Qian Renxue, who was walking beside him, and said in a low voice, "Why not just forget about it? I don't think they're suspicious. With my acting skills, there won't be any problems."

Qian Renxue glanced at him and replied calmly, "Do you think I want this? It's not like I really like you. I'm just giving you a chance to slip away."

"Of course not. I'm so strong and excellent; you're not worthy of me," Wang Feng said confidently.

"..." Qian Renxue gave him a fierce look.

For a moment, she suddenly remembered Feng Yuxiu, back when she was dragged unnecessarily into that cave.

This guy really hasn't changed at all.

Qian Renxue remained silent for a while, then said softly:

"You're strong and excellent. But it doesn't matter. I don't need to be worthy of you. My ideal man is someone strong like the White Pontiff, not you. If that wasn't the case, do you think I'd pretend to like him?"

Wang Feng: "...?"

Wang Feng glanced at Qian Renxue, thinking, "You've met the White Pontiff only once. When did he become your ideal person?"

"I didn't realize it, but your ideal man turns out to be someone without emotions," Wang Feng shook his head and said. "I'm not sure if that's good or not."

A small smile tugged at the corner of Qian Renxue's lips:

"You –care about it? Whether it's true or false, what does it matter to you?"

Of course it matters.

If it's true, that would make things far more difficult for me, Wang Feng thought, sighing inwardly.

Seeing that Wang Feng didn't answer, Qian Renxue seemed to feel a little relieved. Her cold expression softened slightly.

Although they were walking next to each other, Qian Renxue didn't act recklessly, trying to maintain her image in the eyes of everyone in the Soul Hall. The two of them grew a little closer, walking side by side.

The other six Titled Douluo, noticing the shift, subtly understood what was happening and refrained from disturbing them.

The plan proceeded as Qian Renxue had expected, without any complications.

Later that evening, in a city not far from Soul City, Qian Renxue met with the White Pontiff to discuss their plans. The two were in the same large room of a hotel.

"You must leave quietly tonight," Qian Renxue said in a low voice. "They haven't approached you in the last two days, which clearly means they've acquiesced. Tonight is the best opportunity. If you don't leave now, tomorrow they'll take you to the Supreme Pontiff Palace, and it won't be so easy for you to escape."

"You can evade the six Titled Douluo, but there's no way to hide from her."

"When it's late enough today, you must leave."

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