"Hey, hey, hey, Dai Chengfeng, what kind of look is that?"
At this moment, Qian Renxue looked up at Dai Chengfeng, who was carefully examining her from head to toe. She suddenly felt uncomfortable, as if she were completely exposed and standing naked before him.
Looking around at the suggestive atmosphere of the room, Qian Renxue instinctively tightened her collar.
"Dai Chengfeng, that kind of… that kind of thing is absolutely not allowed! Don't even think about it!"
Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed slightly, her voice firm but tinged with a hint of barely noticeable shyness as she warned Dai Chengfeng.
"That kind of thing?"
At this point, Dai Chengfeng snapped out of his thoughts, wearing an expression of complete innocence and curiosity. "Qian Renxue," he asked, "What exactly is 'that kind of thing' you're referring to?"
"You don't know? You didn't think…"
Seeing Dai Chengfeng still looking genuinely puzzled, as if he truly had no idea what she was talking about, Qian Renxue bit her lower lip and stammered, "It's… it's that kind of thing. Anyway, it's absolutely impossible."
Under Dai Chengfeng's seemingly 'pure' gaze, Qian Renxue's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible by the end. "Anyway, lewdness… is not allowed!"
At this point, Dai Chengfeng finally seemed to realize what she meant and responded with a look of disgust. "Lewdness?"
"Qian Renxue, what on earth are you thinking about all day?"
"You actually want to take advantage of me?"
"Huh?" Qian Renxue instantly became indignant, her eyes widening as she pointed at herself and stared at Dai Chengfeng.
"I… want to take advantage of you?!"
Dai Chengfeng nodded solemnly. "What else could it be?"
"I haven't even mentioned any conditions yet, and you're already talking about lewd things. Are you trying to remind me?"
"But give it up. I'm not that kind of person, Dai Chengfeng. I won't submit just because of your high status!"
Seeing Dai Chengfeng's expression—'Stop trying to deny it; I've already seen through your little scheme; you're clearly thinking like that'—Qian Renxue was left speechless.
Especially when Dai Chengfeng looked so disgusted, as if even if she threw herself at him, he wouldn't want her…
In an instant, Qian Renxue became even angrier.
"You… I… you, you…!"
She opened her mouth several times but was so angry she couldn't find the words. In the end, she could only glare fiercely at Dai Chengfeng, grinding her teeth in frustration.
Dai Chengfeng! Little tiger! Little brat!
I see you're not only young and blind, but your sense of aesthetics is also flawed!
If I wanted to, people would line up from Spirit City all the way to the Star Luo Empire for me. And you dare to reject me?
Qian Renxue's chest heaved violently, as if she were truly enraged by Dai Chengfeng: Just wait! One day, I'll make you understand my charm!
By then, you'll only be worthy of licking my feet!
Watching Qian Renxue, now flustered and angry, Dai Chengfeng chuckled softly, finding the little angel even more amusing. However, he decided not to tease her further, knowing that too much would be counterproductive.
Now, what conditions should he propose?
Dai Chengfeng narrowed his eyes slightly, falling back into deep thought.
Dai Chengfeng did have something he needed Qian Renxue to do, though it wasn't urgent.
Moreover, Qian Renxue currently lacked the ability to accomplish it.
It would require waiting until the future, when Qian Renxue's power in the Tian Dou Empire was strong enough for her to complete it…
And that task was stealing the Tian Dou Empire's national treasure—the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
On the surface, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was a soul-guiding artifact of unparalleled power.
But having read the original work thoroughly, Dai Chengfeng knew that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was, in fact, the Heart of the Sea God. From the moment it chose someone and acknowledged them, the Sea God's trials had already begun.
Although Dai Chengfeng had no intention of inheriting the godhood, doing this would allow him to intercept Tang San's opportunity from the very beginning, potentially cutting off Tang San's connection to the Sea God entirely.
This way, he wouldn't have to worry about Tang San using divine power to oppose him in the future.
After all, dealing with Tang San alone wouldn't be a problem for Dai Chengfeng—he was confident in his ability to handle him easily.
But if gods kept descending to favor Tang San every so often, the situation would become uncontrollable.
Therefore, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was crucial to Dai Chengfeng.
As for the remaining two conditions, how should he use them?
Dai Chengfeng instinctively glanced at the small pink "round egg" on the bed and then at the puffed-up Qian Renxue. A series of suggestive images flashed through his mind.
Hiss!
Dai Chengfeng quickly shook his head, banishing those distracting thoughts.
"The safest way to use these two conditions would be to have Qian Renxue ask Qian Daoliu to help me twice. Either way, it's a win-win situation…"
"After all, I already planned to play double agent, benefiting from both Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue."
"Being an undercover agent is just a side gig… But teaching someone to fish is better than giving them fish."
"There's an opportunity now to bind Qian Daoliu to me completely. Why settle for just two chances?!"
With this in mind, Dai Chengfeng turned to Qian Renxue, who was still fuming across from him. "The first condition!"
Seeing Dai Chengfeng's serious expression, Qian Renxue immediately snapped out of her anger, her demeanor turning equally earnest and expectant.
"Go ahead, I'm listening."
"No matter what it is, I'll do my best to accomplish it!"
Dai Chengfeng spoke seriously, "Good!"
"Bend down and let me rub. I'm curious—your hair is so dazzling, so how does it feel to touch? Is it as soft as Su Xi? By the way, Su Xi is my golden retriever!"
"Huh?"
Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's request, Qian Renxue's previously earnest and expectant expression froze instantly, her mouth slightly agape. "You… what did you say?"
Qian Renxue felt as if her ears had deceived her.
"Let you rub my hair? What do you take me for—a pet?"
Qian Renxue's voice involuntarily rose, her eyes filled with embarrassment and frustration.
She had assumed Dai Chengfeng would propose something important and serious, given his earlier solemn expression, which seemed to suggest the significance of the matter.
But who could have imagined such an absurd and ridiculous request?
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth lightly. "Dai Chengfeng, don't push it too far!"
"You refuse?"
Dai Chengfeng watched as Qian Renxue rejected him, seemingly letting out a sigh of relief, his face brimming with exaggerated excitement. "Qian Renxue, since you refused, don't blame me for this."
With that, Dai Chengfeng eagerly stood up and reached for the door, showing no hesitation or attachment.
Inside, however, he silently began counting down.
Three…
Two…
"Wait!"
At this moment, Qian Renxue, seeing Dai Chengfeng's overly excited demeanor, suddenly called out loudly.
"Here we go again, little angel—you've fallen for it again…"
A faint, barely noticeable smile flickered in Dai Chengfeng's eyes.
At this point, Qian Renxue swiftly grabbed the doorknob from Dai Chengfeng's hand and pushed it forcefully.
Bam—
The door slammed shut once more.
Qian Renxue leaned against the door, blocking Dai Chengfeng's path.
She realized she had almost fallen for his trick!
For a moment, a flicker of smugness crossed Qian Renxue's eyes. "Sneaky Dai Chengfeng, you thought you could fool me? I'm not that easy to deceive—let me expose you!"
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