Chapter 307: Little Angel

Yang Podi had no idea about the changes in the core of the Star Dou Forest, nor did he know that the Silver Dragon King had already emerged. He was still thinking about his future plans.

Given the current situation, the group of fierce beasts in the Star Dou Forest probably wouldn't show up anymore. Even if they did appear occasionally, it would be under Di Tian's leadership. His Asura God Trial was becoming increasingly troublesome if he couldn't find fierce beasts, how was he supposed to complete the trial?

Bibi Dong took a full three days to absorb the Titan Giant Ape's spirit ring, much longer than expected. It seemed that the energy contained within this Titan Giant Ape's spirit ring was no weaker than that of an ordinary fierce beast. After all, the Titan Giant Ape's bloodline was exceptionally noble.

Meanwhile, Bibi Dong's group of spirit masters had somehow found a healing-type Spirit Sage. However, instead of healing the titled Douluos present, this Spirit Sage was actually treating the unconscious Sky Azure Bull Python, fearing that it might die prematurely and waste its spirit ring.

The titled Douluos surrounded Bibi Dong tightly, afraid that anyone would disturb her while she was absorbing the spirit ring. They were especially wary of Yang Podi, keeping an eye on him, whether intentionally or not.

That day, Qian Renxue suddenly approached Yang Podi. "Let's take a walk. I have something to ask you."

The group of titled Douluos noticed this interaction, and their faces were filled with curiosity as they stared at Yang Podi. Chrysanthemum Douluo even let out a series of strange laughs, making Yang Podi want to slap him to death on the spot.

Even with Yang Podi's thick skin, he still couldn't withstand the burning flames of gossip in everyone's eyes. In the end, he could only follow Qian Renxue out, feeling somewhat frustrated.

After walking into a secluded forest, Qian Renxue held the Angelic Sacred Sword in her hand, looking a little nervous. "Yang Podi, what exactly do you plan to do about us?"

Hearing this, Yang Podi swallowed hard. "Miss Qian Renxue, I don't think there's anything between us, right? Why does your question sound so strange?"

Qian Renxue's face turned icy. "What do you mean 'nothing'? Back in the Rakshasa Secret Realm, we were both trapped in the same illusion. Are you telling me you've forgotten everything that happened in that illusion?"

"Well… Miss, you said it yourself it was an illusion. The things that happened inside can't be taken seriously. Besides, that was just a trap set by the Rakshasa God. Now that we've escaped, shouldn't we just treat it as if nothing happened?"

Yang Podi was trying to dodge the issue as much as possible.

However, Qian Renxue looked extremely upset, gripping the Angelic Sacred Sword tightly as if she was ready to draw it at any moment. "Treat it as if nothing happened? I'm a girl, and in that illusion, I was with you for decades, doing those kinds of things! And you how can you just brush it off so easily?"

Yang Podi stammered, "Well… uh… how should I put this…? An illusion is still just an illusion. Things inside it can't be taken as real. Besides, I already have a wife. I honestly don't know how to handle this situation."

"So just because you don't know how to handle it, you've been avoiding me this whole time? You even ran away when I went to Heavenly Academy to find you!"

"Miss, I've always been lazy by nature, and I really don't know how to face you. Plus, I already have Lingling…"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's expression became extremely dark. "Ye Lingling… In your heart, it has always been only Ye Lingling. If I had known this earlier, I never would have let you and Ye Lingling form a team back then. Then none of this would have happened."

Yang Podi hurriedly explained, "This has nothing to do with Ye Lingling. Everything is my fault. I never expected that borrowing your sword to enter the Rakshasa Secret Realm would lead to all this. If you must blame someone, blame me."

Qian Renxue raised her delicate brows. "Of course, I blame you! Now tell me, whether it's looks, figure, or even spirit power, what part of me is inferior to Ye Lingling? And yet, you're still only thinking about protecting her. You don't even dare look me in the eyes!"

Yang Podi felt torn. After a long silence, he finally spoke slowly, "Qian Renxue, you're incredible. You're arguably the most perfect girl in this world. But I… I'm just an ordinary person. No matter the circumstances, I only want to survive and ensure that my family and clan can survive. I'm not worthy of you."

Qian Renxue's face darkened even more. Her gaze could almost pierce through Yang Podi. However, after a moment, she suddenly smiled. "Is that your true opinion? I don't mind you being with Ye Lingling, but I must be the main wife, and she will be the concubine."

Yang Podi's mouth twitched. He hadn't expected the proud Qian Renxue to say something like this. "That… doesn't seem very appropriate. I think we're not really suited for each other."

Qian Renxue's expression turned ice-cold. "What's not appropriate? You're a peak-level Douluo, ranked among the top five experts on the continent, yet you don't even have a shred of masculinity?"

Yang Podi sighed helplessly. "Miss, this isn't about masculinity. Shouldn't relationships be based on mutual affection? Two people should like each other before anything else."

Qian Renxue nearly swung her sword at him, but in the end, she clenched her teeth and held back. "Mutual affection? We lived together in that illusion for decades. Are you telling me you didn't feel anything? And now, you bring up this excuse? Isn't it a little too late?"

Yang Podi didn't know how to respond. He could only remain silent.

After an unknown amount of time, Qian Renxue finally asked, looking a little confused, "Yang Podi, what exactly are you worried about? What are you afraid of? If there's a problem, we can face it together."

Yang Podi glanced up at the sky and let out a deep sigh.

To say he didn't like Qian Renxue would be a lie. In terms of appearance, figure, and talent, Qian Renxue was undoubtedly the pinnacle of Douluo Continent. When he first watched the anime in his previous life, she was practically a goddess.

But when he thought about Qian Renxue's various foolish actions, especially her tragic fate in the end, he couldn't help but feel exasperated.

In the original work, for the sake of making Qian Renxue a god, Qian Daoliu even sacrificed himself. The Spirit Empire had put everything on the line. Yet at such a critical moment, Qian Renxue let her arrogance get the best of her and repeatedly spared Tang San. This ultimately led to the empire's downfall.

If Bibi Dong and Hu Liena could be considered love-obsessed fools, then Qian Renxue was outright brainless. Because of her pride, she ruined the hopes and dreams of everyone in the Spirit Empire.

Ever since realizing this, Yang Podi had always kept his distance from Qian Renxue, afraid of being dragged down by this foolish little angel.

After a long while, Yang Podi's eyes grew firm. "Xue'er, in your eyes, what does it mean to be an angel?"