On the road.
Ye Lingling arranged for people from the Spirit Hall to drive the carriage, while Su Chen began recording a new day once again!
[Look, I said yesterday would be a wonderful day, and it really was.]
[Hu Liena, that seductive little vixen, and Ye Lingling too—life is just endlessly beautiful!]
[Another day full of energy... Actually, not full today. Three-tenths went to "vitality output" all night long. Thankfully, the Nine Yang Divine Skill recovers fast.]
[Hmm... Going home with Ye Lingling to meet her family today. I'll stop writing for now. Gotta ask who's in her family first. Seems like I didn't prepare any gifts... this is awkward.]
[Damn, am I writing about Huo Wu again today?!]
Su Chen froze at that thought.
Something was off.
Wrote about Huo Wu yesterday, and again today?
Could it be that these screen-peeking rats... aren't even the same bunch?
Ridiculous.
Based on his previous-life experience with web novels, his guess was probably spot-on. If he was writing about Huo Wu again today, then he needed to observe further.
But—whatever.
No matter what he wrote, or which group of sneaky bastards was spying, his diary was all proper stuff. Totally review-proof. Nothing social-life-destroying.
Phew.
Good thing he'd been cautious from the very beginning—never once got weird in the diary. Smart move! Smart move!
I, Su Chen, am a man who writes proper diaries.
What you're reading is only what I want you to see. Don't think I don't know you screen-peeking old rats are out there!
Su Chen, thinking this, suddenly turned to Ye Lingling and said:
"Lingling, since we've got some free time, quickly tell me about your family."
"Mmm... Let's buy something on the way. First time visiting—we should bring gifts!"
Ye Lingling looked at Su Chen tenderly and said:
"You forget—you've already given me the most precious gift. My spirit evolved. What could be more valuable than that?"
"And you've helped plan a future for my family. That's a gift I'll never be able to repay."
Su Chen rubbed her head and said indulgently:
"Well, sure, but we still need to be polite. Even buying a little something is better than showing up empty-handed."
"Here's your chance to shine. Take me to pick out some things your family loves to eat, and we'll bring the gifts when we visit."
Spirit Hall Branch.
When Hu Liena saw this diary entry, she instantly froze.
What the hell?!
Su Chen, do you even know what you're writing?
Can't you write something proper? Heck, write about Huo Wu instead!
It was obvious.
Others might not understand, but after a full night of "vitality output," Hu Liena knew exactly what those diary entries meant.
You're just banking on the others not understanding your "driving!"
"Forget it. Gotta go find Xiao Xue first."
Hu Liena got dressed, but after taking two steps, she felt... something was off with the way she walked...
Huh?
Maybe... maybe she shouldn't meet Xiao Xue today.
But no! That won't work!
Su Chen said he was leaving tomorrow. If she didn't meet Xiao Xue today, when would she?
Screw it.
Xiao Xue's just a naïve rookie—what could she possibly figure out? Hmph! Older than me and still useless!
Prince's Mansion.
Qian Renxue had just returned from the palace when someone informed her that Hu Liena was already waiting.
Huh?
Qian Renxue frowned. They just met yesterday—why was she here again today?
Didn't they agree that due to their special identities, they shouldn't meet too often?
Receiving Hall.
When Hu Liena saw Qian Renxue return, she immediately stood and called out:
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
Qian Renxue nodded slightly and said with elegance:
"Miss Hu Liena, there's no need to be so formal. We're friends—just call me Brother Qinghe."
She currently appeared in the form of Xue Qinghe.
Hu Liena nodded and asked:
"We had such a great conversation yesterday. Would Brother Qinghe be willing to share a few more drinks with me today?"
Qian Renxue smiled and nodded:
"Certainly, Miss Hu Liena. Please, this way."
The two walked to the back courtyard together.
Before long—
In a private room, the two sat quietly. From outside came the voice of Porcupinefish Douluo:
"Young Master, there's no one else here."
Qian Renxue turned to Hu Liena and asked:
"Nana, we just met yesterday. Why come again today? I don't even know how to explain this going forward."
Hu Liena, a bit annoyed, said:
"Seriously!"
"I didn't sleep all night just to bring you this message, and now you're complaining? Should I just leave?"
Qian Renxue immediately softened:
"My bad! Nana, please tell me—how did you get that hidden reward after not sleeping all night?"
Huh?
Hu Liena gave her a weird look:
"I'm here to talk serious business, and that's your first question? Have you no shame?"
"No shame?"
Qian Renxue immediately latched onto that phrase.
Hu Liena's heart skipped a beat. She quickly changed the topic:
"Anyway, Su Chen came back yesterday and told me about you. He asked me to set up a meeting with you tonight!"
"What?!"
"Su Chen wants to meet me?"**
Qian Renxue's tone grew excited, and for some reason, she felt a little nervous... and even a tiny bit happy.
Hu Liena continued:
"Su Chen said you're not as effective as Teacher. Xue Beng has been pretending to be a playboy, but he has Xue Xing backing him."**
"He said you'll fail, so he wants to give you some advice tonight."
Qian Renxue, now tense:
"What else did he say?"
Hu Liena shook her head:
"Nothing more. He'll probably tell you the rest when you meet."
"Hmm... I told him I hoped he'd stay and help you, but he said he doesn't like trouble. He'll only help under one condition."
Qian Renxue suddenly felt hope:
"What condition? Tell me! If it helps me, I'll do it!"
Hu Liena chuckled:
"Don't get excited yet. He didn't propose a condition. He just said he'll only get personally involved in matters related to me and Ye Lingling."
"If you were willing to become his wife, he'd have no reason to let you fail. But I know you wouldn't accept that, so don't get your hopes up."
Qian Renxue was stunned.
True, she did feel some kind of resonance with Su Chen, even though they hadn't met—perhaps it was their shared homesickness?
But...
This was too reckless, wasn't it?
She was infiltrating Heaven Dou Empire for a critical mission—was she supposed to throw herself in as well?
Someone as proud as Qian Renxue—if Su Chen was single, maybe... but he already had two wives! How could she accept sharing a husband?
Qian Renxue suddenly looked at Hu Liena, puzzled:
"Nana, you're her disciple. You're proud too. Why would you agree to share a husband?"
"You're not an ordinary woman."
Hu Liena, thinking for a moment, then answered seriously:
"Because I'm hopelessly in love!"
"The first time I saw him, I liked him a little. But back then, he only had level 15 spirit power. I knew we'd never end up together."
"Then he awakened some kind of cheat—the diary—and I stopped worrying. But when I pursued him, he honestly told me his dream."
"What dream?"
(End of Chapter)