Douluo: One man returns, Fan Tianyin smashes Tang San to death

Lu Yu knew very well that behind this question, it was not only her curiosity about his choice, but also her test of whether he could control such extreme power. After all, anyone who could attract the attention of Qian Renxue must be extraordinary.

He smiled faintly, without any fear in his eyes, and said calmly: "For some things, you can only know whether they are suitable for you after experiencing them yourself. Everyone has their own limits. If you don't try to break through, you will never know how far your potential can go."

Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed slightly, as if she was pondering Lu Yu's words. She stood there, gently waved her hand, signaling him not to say anything more, but a different emotion flashed in her eyes. "Do you know that even I may not be able to fully control such a spirit ring ratio?" Her voice became low, but with a special sense of deterrence.

Lu Yu was immediately shocked. The woman in front of him was indeed not an ordinary person. Since she could say that, she obviously had great strength and a deep background. He responded calmly: "Your Highness's strength must be extraordinary. Someone like you should be able to easily control any ratio."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue's lips slightly raised, revealing a cold smile, "Maybe. But the combination of your spirit rings this time is really amazing, especially the fourth spirit ring you used. Do you know that the spirit beast of that ring is almost extinct? Even I may not be able to successfully contract it."

Lu Yu's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't show it on his face. Qian Renxue was provoking him, but the content of her words also surprised him secretly. The fourth soul ring she was talking about was exactly the one he showed in the competition. It was indeed an extremely rare soul beast named "Spiritual Flame Winged Leopard". It was almost extinct, and only a very few people could obtain its soul ring.

He lowered his head slightly, pretending to be thoughtful: "Really? It seems that my choice this time is indeed a bit risky." His words were plain, but there was an indescribable confidence in his tone.

Qian Renxue didn't rush to respond, but stared at him deeply. After a moment, she spoke softly: "You are a very interesting person. Although you don't seem to have any special background, the potential you have shown is enough to make people alert. Are you planning to join a certain force, or to join my father's Wuhun Hall?"

Lu Yu's heart trembled, knowing that he was now standing on the cusp of a storm. The woman in front of him was not simply interested in him, but suspected that he had some kind of profound background. After all, to attract the attention of such a powerful force as the Spirit Hall, it must be extraordinary.

He hesitated for a moment, his eyes gradually firmed up, "What I am pursuing now is only a stronger power of my own. I have no intention of joining any forces, so Your Highness does not need to worry about it."

Qian Renxue's eyes became sharper, and she nodded slightly, as if she approved of Lu Yu's answer, but she didn't seem to believe it completely. The atmosphere between them became subtle, like a deep and quiet stream with an undercurrent.

"You are very smart," she said softly, "but sometimes smart people are the hardest to control."

Lu Yu smiled slightly, his eyes never leaving her face, "Your Highness, do you mean that if I don't join a certain force, I may not be able to control this power?"

Qian Renxue lowered her head and said thoughtfully: "Behind every force, there is a force. Even if you have the strongest soul ring ratio and the strongest soul skills, if you don't have strong support, you will eventually be buried. You don't want to be the next forgotten genius, right?"

Her words seemed to warn him, but also to provoke him. Lu Yu listened quietly, without responding, but turned his gaze to the direction of the training ground in the distance.

After a moment, he slowly said: "What if my choice is to transcend all constraints and limitations through my own efforts?"

Qian Renxue stared at him for a long time, and finally just smiled softly: "You have your own persistence, which is much more firm than I expected. Well, in this case, I will not say more. From now on, we will continue to observe you."

Before she finished her words, she turned around and prepared to leave. Her figure cast a cold glow in the sunlight, like a bright moon hanging high in the sky, cold and out of reach.

"Your Highness, take care." Lu Yu whispered, watching her back gradually disappear into the distance.

At that moment, Lu Yu's heart was not as calm as his appearance. He understood that he had been firmly targeted by the future successor of the Spirit Hall.

"Lu Yu, your situation... is very special."

The faint fragrance of tea permeated the room, and the sunlight shone through the carved window panes onto the ground, creating a fragmented light and shadow. The Crown Prince was sitting at the table, wearing a gorgeous yet dignified dress that made her look noble. Her cold eyes fell on Lu Yu, as if she wanted to see through him.

Lu Yu lowered his head slightly, rubbed his sleeves with his palms, and looked a little uneasy. The person in front of him was not the real prince of the Tiandou Empire, but the daughter of the Pope of the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue. He learned about this incident by accident, and it still makes him feel cold in his heart. Facing such a special person, he dared not slack off in the slightest.

"Your Highness... Actually, my situation, um... can be explained." Lu Yu raised his head, his eyes revealing a firmness, as if he had made some kind of decision.

Qian Renxue turned her eyes slightly, with a hint of curiosity and anticipation in her eyes, "Oh? Then tell me about it."

Lu Yu secretly took a deep breath and quickly sorted out the words in his mind. As early as when he was noticed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince - no, it should be Qian Renxue - he knew that sooner or later he would have to make up a reasonable reason to explain his abnormality.

He had always been cautious, knowing that if the news of him absorbing a spirit ring beyond the age limit were to be spread, it would not only cause countless troubles, but could even put his life in danger. But the person in front of him had obviously doubted him, and if he continued to conceal it, it would be more likely to cause trouble.

"Actually, this incident sounds a bit unbelievable, but it really happened." Lu Yu's tone was a bit bitter and helpless, and it seemed very natural.

Qian Renxue nodded slightly, motioning for him to continue.

"I was born in an ordinary village. I was weak when I was a child and could hardly do farm work. Then one day, I accidentally entered the mountains and forests. I was hungry for two days and was on the verge of collapse. In a trance, I saw a strange fruit tree." Lu Yu paused and sighed as if recalling a memory.

"Fruit trees?" Qian Renxue raised her eyebrows slightly and asked with interest.

"Yes, the fruit of that tree exudes a faint light and looks very mysterious. I was so hungry at the time that I didn't think much about it and just picked a fruit and ate it." Lu Yu smiled bitterly, "After eating it, I just felt that my body was full of strength, and even the weakness from not eating for two days was swept away."

A thoughtful gleam flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes, as if she was searching for relevant information in her mind.

"What specific effects does the fruit have? Or, did you notice any other abnormalities afterwards?" She asked softly, her tone neither hurried nor slow, but with a majesty that could not be ignored.

"Strangely enough, my physique has undergone tremendous changes since then." Lu Yu pretended to be serious and said, "Not only has my strength become much stronger than that of ordinary people, but my recovery ability is also far superior to that of ordinary people. And... the most special thing is that when I absorb spirit rings, I can break through the normal age limit."

He raised his head to look at Qian Renxue, then quickly lowered his head, as if afraid that she would not believe him, and quickly added: "In fact, I have also tried to absorb some spirit rings with higher ages. Although it felt extremely dangerous every time, I succeeded in the end."

Qian Renxue listened quietly, her eyes as calm as water, without showing any emotional fluctuations.

"You mean, the fruit changed your body, allowing you to withstand spirit rings beyond the normal lifespan?" she asked in a low voice, with a hint of inquiry in her tone.

Lu Yu nodded, with a complicated look on his face, "I don't know whether this is a blessing or a curse, but this ability has indeed brought me to where I am today. If not for this, how could an ordinary person like me achieve my current strength in just a few years?"

Qian Renxue was silent for a moment, then smiled softly, "Your experience is really interesting. But... is the fruit tree still there? Or, have you ever thought about going back to look for it?"

Lu Yu smiled bitterly and shook his head. "Your Highness, I was completely lost when I came across the fruit tree. Later, when I wanted to go back and look for it, I couldn't find it anymore. I suspect that the fruit tree may have appeared by chance, or it may have disappeared long ago."

Qian Renxue nodded slightly, with a thoughtful look in her eyes, "If that's the case, then I don't blame you. But, Lu Yu, don't worry, I will keep your secret for you."

When Lu Yu heard this, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and immediately bowed his head and clasped his fists, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your magnanimity!"

Qian Renxue waved her hand and said with a smile: "You don't have to be too nervous. The Spirit Hall has always valued talents, not to mention that you have such a special ability, I will naturally not let this secret leak out easily."

Her tone seemed calm and firm, but Lu Yu could feel the strong pressure. There seemed to be some hidden meaning in Qian Renxue's words.

"However, since you have already confessed, I naturally cannot let you suffer any loss." Qian Renxue clapped her hands lightly, and a servant walked in quietly, holding a heavy golden brocade box in his hand.

The attendant placed the brocade box on the table and left respectfully. Qian Renxue pushed the brocade box and signaled Lu Yu to take it.

“What is this…?” Lu Yu looked at her with a little confusion.

"There are three million gold soul coins in here as compensation for you." Qian Renxue said calmly, but with a dignity that could not be refused, "Your ability is worth this."

A hint of surprise and hesitation flashed across Lu Yu's eyes, and he waved his hands quickly, "Your Highness, this... this is too expensive, I..."

"If I say it's worth it, it's worth it." Qian Renxue's voice was calm but contained a hint of unquestionable pressure. "You don't have to refuse. Take it."

Lu Yu hesitated for a moment, finally gritted his teeth, lowered his head to take the brocade box, and said respectfully: "Thank you for the reward, Your Highness!"

Qian Renxue nodded slightly with a faint smile on her face, seeming to be quite satisfied with Lu Yu's attitude.

"Lu Yu, your ability is your secret, and this secret is guarded by both of us. Do you understand?" Qian Renxue's voice was low but carried a certain convincing power.

Lu Yu nodded deeply and said firmly: "I understand, Your Highness. I will never let anyone know this."

Qian Renxue smiled with satisfaction, then stood up, walked gracefully to the window, and looked at the distant sky.

"Lu Yu, I look forward to your future performance. Don't let me down."

Lu Yu bowed his head respectfully, his tone full of determination, "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will definitely not let you down!"

The room fell silent again. The sunlight still shone on the ground, as if sealing the secret between the two people in this silence.

The night was as dark as ink, the lights in Tiandou City were bright, and people were everywhere on the bustling streets. Xue Qinghe's mansion was located in the center of the city, covering a large area and magnificent. The moonlight sprinkled on the magnificent eaves, revealing an indescribable majesty and nobility.

Lu Yu walked slowly into the gate of the mansion, with some doubts and caution in his heart. He understood Xue Qinghe's intention of inviting him this time, but it would be unwise to refuse the invitation of the crown prince of the empire. Although he was young, he was thoughtful and had long been accustomed to leaving room for everything.

The hall was brightly lit, and the golden candlelight reflected on Xue Qinghe's handsome and gentle face, making him look even more calm and noble. He sat in the main seat with a smile, and when he saw Lu Yu coming in, he stood up and greeted him with a wave of his sleeves.

"Brother Lu Yu, how are you?" Xue Qinghe smiled slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

"Your Highness, thank you for your kind words." Lu Yu clasped his fists slightly, his expression calm, but his tone a little distant.

Xue Qinghe saw it, but didn't care. He just gestured to Lu Yu to sit down, and then told the servants to leave. There were only the two of them left in the huge hall, and the atmosphere suddenly became quiet.

"Brother Lu Yu, I have always felt regretful since we parted that day. Your talent, strength, and way of dealing with people all make me admire you from the bottom of my heart." Xue Qinghe said softly, with some sincerity in his eyes.

Lu Yu replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Your Highness, you are too kind. Lu Yu is just an ordinary person. I can't say that I have any special talents."

"No, you are wrong." Xue Qinghe said slowly and firmly, "I grew up in the imperial palace and have seen many geniuses, but there are only a handful of people like Brother Lu Yu who are both extremely talented and calm."

Lu Yu was slightly shocked when he heard this. Xue Qinghe was not an ordinary person. Although his words seemed to be a compliment, he obviously had other intentions. He pondered for a moment and asked, "I wonder what instructions His Highness has for summoning me today?"

Xue Qinghe smiled lightly, as if he saw through Lu Yu's caution, but he didn't expose it. He turned around and took out a brocade box from the table beside him, walked slowly to Lu Yu, and handed the brocade box over.

"Open it and take a look." Xue Qinghe's voice was gentle and a little mysterious.