Chapter 259 Bossi's Intention_2

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After Qin Xiao, Qian Renxue, Ning Fengzhi, and others left one after another.

A figure in a red dress emerged from behind the great hall.

"Xi Xi, why put yourself through this?"

Qiandaoliu looked at Bossi, his eyes filled with tender pity, "With Qin Xiao's cultivation level, it's impossible that he didn't notice you hiding in the shadows..."

"So what if he knows?"

Bossi let out a slight sigh, "I just want to let him know that I don't want to see him for now."

"You have to express your thoughts. Life is short, why not live it with joy? Sea God's Island has bound you for decades, and now no one can bind you anymore..."

After hearing Qiandaoliu's words, Bossi fell silent, "Qiandaoliu, you're right, one should indeed live joyfully... But what if I say my life is coming to an end?"

"How could I, for the sake of my final moments of joy, make Qin Xiao's heart forever burdened with sorrow? That would be too selfish..."

Upon hearing Bossi's words, Qiandaoliu was struck as if by lightning, his face showing deep emotion, "Your life..."

Bossi forced a smile, "Don't worry, I can still cling to life for three to five more years. If within three years, I cannot reach level hundred and ascend to godhood, I will turn into a pile of bones. That is something even Qin Xiao can't help me with..."

"Therefore, starting today, I shall enter closed-door cultivation. If I can successfully come out, I will then reveal my feelings to Qin Xiao. If I can't come out... then let nobody come looking for me. I don't want my bony and grotesque figure to be seen..."

Upon returning to Thunder Emperor City, Qin Xiao couldn't help but be in a daze. The city was adorned with lights and decorations almost everywhere.

Even on the city walls, every hundred meters or so, there was a giant silk red flower.

From the inside out, it was the same.

Overall, it spelled out two words: Celebration.

"True to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect's reputation for being rich and powerful, the efficiency in getting things done is high. With the help of their financial ability, everyone in Thunder Emperor City ends up working for them."

Looking at the bustling crowd in the city, Qin Xiao smiled faintly, then headed directly to the inner city.

Originally he had planned to meet with Ning Fengzhi or Qiandaoliu to convey the matters of the negotiations with the Aquipeia Forest to them.

But upon glancing at the sky, seeing it was nearly midnight, he decided to postpone it until tomorrow.

So, he made his way to Qian Renxue's courtyard.

At this moment, Qian Renxue was in the bathhouse, lying in a milk-white bathtub, with her body hidden under thick foam, revealing only her little head.

She was humming a song, which showed how excited and pleased she was.

But the sudden appearance of a shadow startled her.

"Who's there?"

With a raise of her hand, the bathwater shot out like arrows, frantically attacking the figure in front of her.

In her view, someone daring to appear suddenly in the bathhouse was an invasion.

No matter who it was, she would shoot first and ask questions later.

Clang clang clang clang.

However, it seemed as though there was an impassive barrier in front of the figure. Countless water arrows struck it and burst instantly, but they couldn't hurt the figure in the slightest.

"Xue'er, are you trying to murder your husband?"

"If you attack me again, I'll have to spank you..."

Qin Xiao laughed with ill intent.

At the same time, Qian Renxue could clearly see Qin Xiao's face.

"You really are, so annoying..."

A big expressive 'speechless' appeared on Qian Renxue's face.

She hadn't expected Qin Xiao to enjoy such wicked fun.

"Shouldn't we seek some amusement in a mundane life, hm? You should be glad I'm someone with taste..."

Qin Xiao laughed nonchalantly and then tugged at his clothes, which naturally slid off.

"Ah, you..."

Upon seeing Qin Xiao standing there in full Monty, Qian Renxue suddenly panicked, "This is a bathhouse..."

"Right, we haven't left any memories in the bathhouse yet... let's mark this as a check-in today, unlocking a new achievement..."

As he spoke, he slipped into the bathtub without further ado.

Day turned into night.

The early morning sun rose.

Qin Xiao felt an itch on his nose and, opening his eyes, found Qian Renxue waving a strand of her hair back and forth against his nose.

"Oh, getting mischievous first thing in the morning, are we?"

As Qin Xiao spoke, he was about to issue on-the-spot justice to Qian Renxue.

"Wait, wait, isn't apologizing enough?"

Qian Renxue hurriedly begged for mercy.

No more, I really can't eat anymore...

"Didn't you say yesterday that you still had matters to discuss with your teacher and grandfather?"

Qian Renxue quickly spoke up, trying to divert Qin Xiao's attention.

"Indeed."

After hearing Qian Renxue's words, Qin Xiao indeed calmed down, "Then let's go together. After meeting with Sect Master Ning and your grandfather, I'll take you to meet Er Long and Zhu Qing, so you all can get to know each other. In a few days, we'll enter the Qin Family's door together."

"Mhm..."

At the mention of the Qin family, Qian Renxue lightly hummed in response.

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Seeing Qiandaoliu again, Qin Xiao noticed that Qiandaoliu's smile seemed to have a bit of ill intention in it.

Even though Qiandaoliu wasn't speaking, Qin Xiao felt that his glare was naked and spoke louder than words.

As if to say, 'Kid, from today on, I'm your grandfather...'

Glancing at Qian Renxue beside him, Qin Xiao decided to just let Qiandaoliu laugh heartily.

After all, hadn't he spirited away his most cherished granddaughter?

This was a real benefit, much better than a mere title, right?

It looked like a loss on the surface, but in reality, it was a huge gain!

"Sect Master Ning, I called you and the Great Priest here this time to say that the Soul Beast King in the Aquipeia Forest has agreed to let humans continue Soul Hunting. However, they can only enter from the southeast entrance and the hunting area is restricted to within three hundred miles. Another thing, it's important to remind the Soul Masters who enter not to kill soul beasts indiscriminately."

"This is excellent," Ning Fengzhi's eyes brightened, "rest assured, I will strictly require every Soul Master who enters the Aquipeia Forest."

Qin Xiao nodded slightly after hearing this, "And about my wedding, I appreciate all the trouble Sect Master Ning has gone through."

"Hahaha..." Ning Fengzhi laughed heartily after hearing Qin Xiao's words, "We're all family, no need for formalities. Helping you is helping myself, isn't it?"

Unlike Qiandaoliu's naked 'I am your grandfather', Ning Fengzhi had never adopted an 'I'm your father' attitude, which Qin Xiao found quite comforting.

"It's a pity, Qinghe has disappeared and no one has been able to reach him to this day. It looks like he won't be able to attend your wedding."

Regret was audible in Ning Fengzhi's voice.

Ning Fengzhi didn't notice that at the mention of Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue's delicate body shook visibly.

Qin Xiao, however, found it rather amusing.

Ning Fengzhi was exceedingly intelligent, but he could never dream that Qian Renxue had played him for so many years, pretending to be someone else.

The Xue Qinghe he yearned for day and night was standing right before him as Qian Renxue, soon to be one of Qin Xiao's brides.

But the act must go on, Qin Xiao feigned a sigh and said, "I've known Xue Qinghe for quite some time, and even though he can't come, I believe that he would be very happy to hear of my marriage."

"Indeed."

Ning Fengzhi also nodded, "I'm sure he'll bless you from afar...."

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After Qin Xiao, Qian Renxue, Ning Fengzhi and the others had left in succession.

A figure in a red dress walked out from behind the main hall.

"Xi Xi, why put yourself through this?"

Qiandaoliu looked at Bossi with eyes full of affection, "With Qin Xiao's cultivation level, it's impossible he wouldn't have noticed you hiding there..."

"So what if he does?"

Bossi sighed softly, "I just want to let him know that I don't want to see him for now."

"You should express whatever is on your mind. Life is short, why not live it freely and fully? Sea God's Island has bound you for decades, but now, no one can bind you anymore...."

After hearing Qiandaoliu's words, Bossi fell silent, "Qiandaoliu, you're right, life should indeed be lived freely and fully... But what if my life is coming to an end? How could I selfishly make Qin Xiao unhappy for the rest of his just for a brief moment of happiness for myself? That would be too selfish..."

After hearing Bossi's words, Qiandaoliu was as if struck by lightning, his face showed deep emotion, "Your life..."

Bossi managed a forced smile, "Don't worry, I can still hold on for three or five years. If I can't reach the god level and become a level hundred within three years, I'll turn into a pile of bones. Even Qin Xiao can't help me with this..."

"So, from today on, I'll go into closed-door cultivation. If I can succeed and come out, I'll express my feelings to Qin Xiao. If I can't make it out... then no one should come looking for me. I don't want my ugly skeletal remains to be seen by anyone..."