Chapter 108: Qian Renxue – Tianyu, I Will Always Miss You, Forever

As the eunuch delivered his message, he had already spotted Feng Xiaotian's corpse from a distance.

But just like the surrounding commoners, he acted as if he hadn't seen anything.

In the face of Xue Tianyu's absolute strength, who would dare utter a single word?

The eunuch was tactful enough to only glance at the corpse before quickly looking away.

Even Emperor Xue Ye didn't dare provoke this man—how could he?

The eunuch recognized Feng Xiaotian.

He knew that Feng Xiaotian was a top genius from Divine Wind Academy.

Unfortunately, he had offended the wrong person.

After delivering his message, the eunuch kept his head down and didn't dare say a word too many.

Having spent years in the palace, he understood well that serving the emperor was like serving a tiger—one wrong word could mean instant death.

"I understand. Go back and tell His Majesty that I will attend as scheduled," Xue Tianyu said, looking at the eunuch.

"Then this servant shall await your arrival, my lord."

After bowing deeply, the eunuch quickly left.

Xue Tianyu and Qian Renxue also departed, leaving Feng Xiaotian's lifeless body lying cold on the ground—no one dared to retrieve it.

…

"Since Emperor Xue Ye has handed us such a perfect opportunity, let's send him on his way tonight," Xue Tianyu said with a faint smile.

They had returned to the hotel entrance.

"Since he's hosting a banquet, we can use poison," Qian Renxue murmured to herself.

"Poison?"

Xue Tianyu looked at her with curiosity. "You already have it prepared?"

Qian Renxue nodded. "In fact, the plan to seize the Heaven Dou Empire has existed for a long time in the Spirit Hall."

This plan had been in place since her childhood. Otherwise, she wouldn't have impersonated Xue Qinghe for so many years.

There were many strategies for taking power.

After all, Emperor Xue Ye was a formidable ruler. Under his governance, the Heaven Dou Empire had only grown stronger.

Unless a perfect opportunity arose, assassinating him directly would be extremely difficult.

That was why Qian Renxue had spent years infiltrating the imperial family—to secure a failsafe.

If she could maintain her disguise well enough, she could ascend the throne directly as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.

But peaceful transition was only the backup plan.

If the chance to eliminate Emperor Xue Ye presented itself, it would be even better.

Over the years, the Spirit Hall's branch in Heaven Dou City had stockpiled various deadly poisons, all meant for a covert assassination of Emperor Xue Ye.

Yet despite so many years, even as Crown Prince, Qian Renxue had never found an opportunity to use them.

Her identity made things complicated.

After all, Prince Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing had been watching closely, waiting for a chance to seize power.

If Emperor Xue Ye died and one of them ascended instead, all her efforts would be wasted.

But now, Xue Beng was dead.

Prince Xue Xing could be eliminated along with Emperor Xue Ye at tonight's banquet.

Everything was falling into place.

"The poison will take effect tonight," Qian Renxue continued. "This time, there will be no mistakes."

Xue Tianyu nodded. "Then tonight, the Heaven Dou Empire will change hands."

Once Qian Renxue took the throne, he could finally head to the Extreme North to find Skydream Ice Worm.

That cunning soul beast would take time to track down.

"I need to return to the Spirit Hall now and make preparations."

Qian Renxue knew that, as the Crown Prince, she would be summoned to the palace in advance.

"The Crown Prince's residence also needs to be arranged accordingly."

As she thought about it, a sense of loneliness filled her heart.

She would be separated from Xue Tianyu again.

She didn't want to leave.

Her time with Xue Tianyu was always too short.

But what needed to be done had to be done.

She sighed. "I must go now. Both the Spirit Hall and the Crown Prince's residence need to be prepared for tonight's banquet."

"The palace eunuchs are probably already waiting for me at the residence."

"Then I'll see you at the banquet tonight," Xue Tianyu said, not stopping her.

There was much to do, and Qian Renxue would be busy for a while.

Qian Renxue gazed into his eyes, then gently cupped his face with both hands.

"Sometimes, we're so in sync that I truly feel like you're my family."

She spoke with deliberate sentiment.

"What if I am?" Xue Tianyu responded with a smile.

He still hadn't realized that Qian Renxue already knew his true identity.

He was still preparing to reveal it himself when the time was right.

A faint smile played on Qian Renxue's lips. "Then I would be satisfied."

She hooked her arms around his neck and tiptoed slightly, planting another kiss on his forehead.

Xue Tianyu embraced her slender waist, resting his head against her fragrant hair.

He held her tightly, pressing her fully against himself.

The softness of her body and her unique scent filled him with warmth.

"I have to go…"

Qian Renxue wanted him to hold her a little longer, but she had too much to do.

"Mm…"

Xue Tianyu responded softly and let go.

Qian Renxue looked deeply into his eyes, gently touched his face, then turned and walked away.

"Don't forget to think of me, Tianyu… I will always miss you, forever."

Her gentle voice lingered as she disappeared into the distance.

Xue Tianyu watched her leave, his expression soft and warm.

…

Back at the hotel, Xue Tianyu saw that Bing Di, Xue Di, and Gu Yuena were all sitting at the same table.

"Tianyu, when are we going to the Extreme North to hunt Skydream?"

Gu Yuena asked as soon as he entered, moving to make room beside her.

"Sit here with me."

Xue Tianyu, unaware of her little schemes, sat down next to her.

"I'll go after I settle things here," he estimated. "It might take some time."

"That's why I said waiting for me in the Star Dou Forest was the best option."

"No worries. I'm curious about the human world. I'll go whenever you decide."

In front of Bing Di and Xue Di, Gu Yuena deliberately leaned in closer, wrapping her arms around his and pressing his arm against her full chest.

The sudden softness made Xue Tianyu freeze slightly.

And that wasn't all—Gu Yuena practically draped herself over him, her fragrance surrounding him completely.

"Gu Yuena, don't do this…"

Xue Tianyu felt overwhelmed and tried to stop her.

But Gu Yuena playfully lifted his chin with her slender, fair finger.

"What, don't you like me?"

"Uh, no, it's just… I said the pace is too fast."

Feeling her tease, Xue Tianyu realized—perhaps he was a conservative type after all.