Chapter 173: Qian Renxue’s Touching Moment

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Watching her grandfather's retreating figure, Qian Renxue bit her lower lip tightly, her heart filled with worry.

Thinking about it, she slowly turned around and looked at Dai Chengfeng. Opening her mouth hesitantly, she said, "I..."

"Relax, Xiao Xue."

Dai Chengfeng looked at the worried Qian Renxue, a gentle smile curling at the corner of his lips. He showed no trace of panic whatsoever.

"If Elder Qian Daoliu truly wanted to make things difficult for me, why would he wait until tomorrow?"

"He scheduled a meeting with me, which means he just has something to say that isn't convenient for you to hear."

Listening to Dai Chengfeng's analysis, Qian Renxue slowly nodded. It seemed reasonable.

After all, in front of Qian Daoliu, Dai Chengfeng was nothing more than an "ant." If he had wanted to act against him, he wouldn't have cared about Bibi Dong or the Star Luo Empire's stance.

But he hadn't acted, proving that Dai Chengfeng's words were likely correct…

He just had something to say.

But what? That was important!

Therefore, the worry in Qian Renxue's brow remained, and her eyes still held deep concern.

"Dai Chengfeng, if Grandpa tries to make things difficult for you, you must tell me immediately. I'll confront him."

Qian Renxue looked at Dai Chengfeng, speaking earnestly.

"Alright!"

Looking at the serious Qian Renxue, Dai Chengfeng nodded in agreement.

At the same time, a warm current surged through his heart. The feeling of being cared for softened his heart.

"It seems…"

Dai Chengfeng thought, a faint glow flashing from his spirit ring as he retrieved a translucent pill radiating a faint halo.

"Xiao Xue, this is the Great Rejuvenation Pill. I personally concocted it."

As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng held the pill out to Qian Renxue, his gaze earnest. "The ingredients used to refine it are extremely rare, and its effects are miraculous. It can completely transform one's body, cleanse meridians, and cause a massive surge in soul power!"

"Great Rejuvenation Pill?"

Qian Renxue looked at the pill in Dai Chengfeng's hand, her eyes full of astonishment.

As the young master of the Spirit Hall, she had seen countless precious pills in the Spirit Hall's treasury since childhood. But the words "transform the body, cleanse meridians, and boost soul power" made her realize just how extraordinary this pill was.

Such a divine medicine, if it appeared at an auction, would be priceless and impossible to obtain.

Though tempted, her rationality told her she couldn't accept such a valuable gift from Dai Chengfeng without reason.

"I'm sorry, this is too precious. I can't accept it."

Qian Renxue declined, though her eyes still betrayed her longing for the Great Rejuvenation Pill.

Dai Chengfeng shook his head with a smile. "How is it undeserved? You've done so much for me."

Dai Chengfeng didn't explicitly mention that he had secretly arranged for someone to inform Qian Renxue about coming to the Spirit Hall to ensure her safety.

But her decision to personally return to the Spirit Hall was something he hadn't anticipated.

Although she hadn't ultimately needed to intervene to protect him, Dai Chengfeng was still grateful for her willingness to come back.

Previously, he had some concerns about whether giving her the Great Rejuvenation Pill might lead to any adverse effects on himself.

But now, even when facing her closest relative, Qian Daoliu, Qian Renxue hadn't blindly chosen to side with her grandfather. Instead, she still worried about him…

Dai Chengfeng finally confirmed that Qian Renxue would never harm him.

However, across from him, Qian Renxue tilted her head in confusion, wondering why Dai Chengfeng hadn't mentioned the pill earlier but chose to bring it up now.

Was there something special about today?

Suddenly, Qian Renxue glanced down at her feet—her delicate, pale jade-like feet, with small, rounded toes, glowing softly under the moonlight.

A bold thought flashed through her mind…

Was it because of… here?

Could it be because…

Thinking about this, Qian Renxue raised her eyes to look at Dai Chengfeng, pouting slightly. "Never expected, Dai Chengfeng, that you'd have such peculiar tastes!"

"Peculiar tastes? What tastes?"

Dai Chengfeng was utterly confused, his face full of bewilderment.

He couldn't understand what Qian Renxue meant, especially when he saw her teasing, playful expression, leaving him even more perplexed.

Seeing Dai Chengfeng's baffled expression, Qian Renxue shook her head forcefully. "N-nothing… I know it's something… hard to talk about."

"But don't worry, I'll keep your secret!"

With that, Qian Renxue directly reached out and took the Great Rejuvenation Pill. Since Dai Chengfeng liked it, she could afford to be a bit more generous later…

That way, it wouldn't feel like accepting a gift without merit.

Thinking this, Qian Renxue didn't hesitate and immediately placed the Great Rejuvenation Pill into her mouth. She then closed her eyes, sat cross-legged, and prepared to absorb its energy.

At this moment, Dai Chengfeng still hadn't figured out what she meant, but seeing her bold actions left him both amused and exasperated:

"You're not even checking it before eating it?"

"Aren't you afraid I gave you poison or aphrodisiac?"

"What's there to fear? My grandfather's still here, and…"

Qian Renxue paused slightly, opening one eye and winking playfully at Dai Chengfeng. "I trust you!"

With that, she closed her eyes again.

"You…"

Dai Chengfeng looked at Qian Renxue, his heart trembling as a warm current spread throughout his body. "Little angel, oh little angel…"

Dai Chengfeng chuckled and shook his head.

Qian Renxue didn't respond further, her lips lightly pursed, a hint of smugness on her face as she fully immersed herself in absorbing the Great Rejuvenation Pill.

As the pill entered her stomach, a scorching yet rich energy instantly erupted within Qian Renxue's body.

Qian Renxue felt as if she were submerged in a blazing sea of fire. The energy surged like a violent tide, rushing through her meridians.

But surprisingly, it wasn't painful—it was unexpectedly gentle.

Qian Renxue let out a sigh of relief and focused all her soul power to guide the energy from the pill.

As the energy flowed, her body began to undergo miraculous changes.

Impurities hidden within her body were expelled through her pores, forming a layer of black filth around her.

Her meridians, under the impact of the energy, expanded and strengthened, becoming more resilient and wider.

Her bones emitted faint "crackling" sounds, as if undergoing a complete transformation.

Each crack of her bones brought sharp pain, but Qian Renxue endured it, knowing this was part of the process of rebirth.

And her most cherished soul power surged like a broken dam, rising uncontrollably. Her spiritual power also increased along with her soul power.

Time passed unknowingly.

Finally, the overwhelming energy from the Great Rejuvenation Pill gradually subsided, fully absorbed and refined by Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue slowly opened her eyes, a look of disbelief flashing in them.

She felt the surging soul power within her and was astonished to discover that she had directly broken through to level 60!

If not for the restrictions of soul rings, her soul power would likely have continued to rise.

Qian Renxue's heart was filled with both shock and joy…

She had anticipated that the Great Rejuvenation Pill would be powerful—otherwise, Dai Chengfeng wouldn't have given it to her. After all, as the young master of the Spirit Hall, she had seen countless pills.

But she had never imagined that the Great Rejuvenation Pill's effects would be this potent.

"A pill this precious, and Dai Chengfeng actually gave it to me…"

Qian Renxue thought, raising her head to look straight at Dai Chengfeng, her gaze incredibly complex…

It held gratitude, a touch of affection, and an indescribable emotion.

It seemed that, aside from her grandfather Qian Daoliu, no one in her life had ever treated her so kindly…

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