Chapter 103: Qian Renxue’s Disappointment

"Huh?!"

Watching Dai Chengfeng leave calmly, Qian Renxue's eyes were filled with disbelief.

In her imagination, Dai Chengfeng should have been furious or visibly frustrated after reading the letter…

But from start to finish, aside from that brief moment of anger, he remained as calm and unfathomable as a deep lake, completely undisturbed.

"Damn it!"

"I didn't guess what this blind little brat Dai Chengfeng was thinking again…"

Qian Renxue lightly stomped her foot, unusually not putting on her act as Xue Qinghe.

Gazing in the direction where Dai Chengfeng had disappeared, she felt an overwhelming sense of frustration, clenching her small fists in dissatisfaction.

"Dai Chengfeng, what are you thinking?"

"Don't you understand that all your hard work over the years has now been taken by Dai Tian and Dai Xuan?"

"How can you not be angry?"

Qian Renxue simply couldn't comprehend how, in the face of such betrayal and loss, Dai Chengfeng could remain so composed before someone who was supposedly his absolutely trustworthy "confidant"?

Suddenly, Qian Renxue considered a possibility.

"Could it be that Dai Chengfeng has already given up on reclaiming Wu'an City?"

The more she thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. Otherwise, Dai Chengfeng should have instructed his "confidant" on various plans—

Such as how to retaliate against Dai Tian and Dai Xuan…

Or how to swiftly retake Wu'an City… That would have made sense.

Instead of being as calm as he was now.

"Unless… he saw through my disguise and naturally wouldn't share his plans with me…"

But as soon as this thought surfaced, Qian Renxue shook her head.

"Impossible!"

"My disguise abilities come from the Angel God Set, and I've even got the support of a soul-guided artifact from Grandpa. Even a Title Douluo shouldn't be able to see through my disguise."

Thinking of this, Qian Renxue gazed at Dai Chengfeng's departing figure, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Amidst those emotions was a trace of disappointment.

Although she hadn't told Porcupinefish Douluo back at the Crown Prince's residence about her speculations…

Qian Renxue believed that, based on her understanding of the proud little tiger Dai Chengfeng, he should definitely seek revenge.

He was different from anyone else she knew.

But Qian Renxue never expected that Dai Chengfeng wouldn't react the way she imagined—he too could choose to submit because of the other party's overwhelming power.

Sigh~

Qian Renxue let out a soft laugh, suddenly feeling utterly disinterested and inexplicably disappointed as she shook her head. "So, you're not special after all…"

"Elder Spear, release that man named Li Zhizhao."

"Release him?"

At this moment, a man wearing golden-green armor, with faint stubble on his face and a golden mark between his eyebrows, slowly emerged from the shadows nearby.

Looking at Qian Renxue, he spoke in astonishment: "But Young Miss, you went through great lengths to find this Li Zhizhao and capture him. Didn't you plan to use him to gather more information about Dai Chengfeng…?"

However, before Spear Douluo could finish speaking, Qian Renxue interrupted him.

"In the future, there's no need to pay special attention to Dai Chengfeng anymore. Cancel the plan I gave you to capture him."

As she spoke, Qian Renxue silently walked toward the Crown Prince's residence, her beautiful eyes dimming slightly.

But in the end…

For reasons unknown, Qian Renxue bit her pretty red lips, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke again.

"However…"

"Since Dai Chengfeng said he's returning to Wu'an City, let me know the final outcome of the Wu'an City incident."

"Yes, Young Miss!"

Watching Qian Renxue walk further away, Spear Douluo nodded in agreement while scratching his head in confusion.

"What's gotten into our Young Miss?"

"She was clearly interested in every bit of information about Dai Chengfeng before, but now she suddenly shows no interest at all?"

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Inside the Ye Family Clinic

After confirming that Qian Renxue's gaze was no longer on him, Dai Chengfeng quickened his pace and headed directly toward Ye Renxin's room in the back courtyard.

The afternoon sunlight lazily spilled into the courtyard, a few gentle breezes brushed past, rustling the leaves…

But this tranquil atmosphere did nothing to dispel the gloom hanging over Dai Chengfeng's heart.

Knock, knock, knock…

Soon, Dai Chengfeng arrived at Ye Renxin's door and gently knocked.

"Elder Ye, there's something I want to discuss with you."

"Oh, is that Chengfeng? Come in."

Ye Renxin's voice came from inside the room.

With permission granted, Dai Chengfeng opened the door and stepped inside.

Ye Renxin's room was slightly messy, with books and medicine bottles scattered across the floor, and many clothes neatly folded and stacked together.

Ye Renxin, bent over and facing away from Dai Chengfeng, continued busily packing the items he might need.

Looking at Ye Renxin, Dai Chengfeng calmly asked, "Elder Ye, could we… depart a little sooner?"

Hearing this, Ye Renxin paused his packing, his eyes flickering with curiosity.

He slowly straightened up and turned to look at Dai Chengfeng.

"Chengfeng, didn't we agree earlier…"

However, before Ye Renxin could finish, he noticed something unusual.

Dai Chengfeng's expression was icy, his heterochromatic golden-blue eyes sharp, with a cold glint flashing deep within them. A nearly tangible aura of killing intent emanated from him.

A faint, almost imperceptible smirk curled at the corner of his lips.

"This is…"

Ye Renxin was slightly surprised but quickly realized that something unpleasant must have happened—something he wasn't aware of.

However, he didn't ask questions. After a brief moment of thought, he nodded and said, "Then, Chengfeng, here's what we'll do…"

"I'll write a letter detailing the reasons for Lingling's withdrawal from school."

"Tomorrow, you accompany Lingling to withdraw, while I continue packing."

"We'll set off immediately tomorrow night. How does that sound?"

Hearing this, the frown on Dai Chengfeng's face relaxed slightly, and he managed a strained smile. "Thank you, Elder Ye!"

"No need to thank me…"

As he spoke, Ye Renxin stepped forward, raised his hand, and gently patted Dai Chengfeng's shoulder, saying earnestly:

"Chengfeng, if you have any difficulties, just tell me…"

"Just as you said, I've never treated you as an outsider!"

Looking at Ye Renxin's concerned gaze, a wave of warmth surged through Dai Chengfeng's heart, and his mood eased slightly.

But.

Dai Chengfeng still only shook his head. "It's fine, Elder Ye. It's just a bunch of insignificant fools—I can handle it myself."

"That's good!"

Ye Renxin patted Dai Chengfeng's shoulder once more.

Soon afterward.

Ye Renxin finished writing the letter regarding Ye Lingling's withdrawal and handed it to Dai Chengfeng. "Chengfeng, when you go to Tian Dou Imperial Academy tomorrow, give this letter to Lingling's teacher."

"Everything is clearly explained in the letter, so she won't object."

Dai Chengfeng took the letter and carefully put it away. "Elder Ye, I understand."

"Mm."

Ye Renxin said nothing more and resumed packing, his movements noticeably faster.

Dai Chengfeng returned to his own room, lay down on the bed, and stared at the ceiling.

"Wu'an City, wait for my return!"

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