Douluo Dalu: Qian Renxue's Younger Brother

After breakfast, Qian Renjue led the Rabbit and escorted Hu Liena and the Blue Silver Emperor towards the Pope's Palace.

Bibi Dong had already approved this outing. Qian Renjue went there just to bring Ling Yuan Douluo and inform Bibi Dong.

"Nana, listen to your senior brother well while you're outside," Bibi Dong instructed Hu Liena from her high throne.

"Don't worry, teacher, Nana understand," Hu Liena replied respectfully, kneeling on one knee.

Bibi Dong nodded slightly, then turned her gaze to Qian Renjue standing beside her. With a smile, she said, "As for you, brat, listen to Ling Yuan more."

"Okay. Mom, you should take care too," Qian Renjue nodded. He took out a porcelain bottle emitting cold air from his system space and handed it to Bibi Dong. "These are three Awakening Pills."

"Good. Don't play outside for too long," Bibi Dong smiled softly, raising her hand and gently stroking Qian Renjue's cheek.

...

The carriage's wheels are spinning

Ling Yuan Douluo flicked the reins, driving the carriage out of Spirit City.

Inside the carriage, the senior brother and junior sister sat opposite each other.

The Pink Rabbit lay on Qian Renjue's shoulder, while the Blue Silver Emperor rested in Hu Liena's arms with a smile on her face.

It was her first time going out with Qian Renjue.

"Your Highness, why aren't we heading to the Sunset Forest?" Ling Yuan Douluo's voice flowed in with the wind.

For hunting a spirit beast with nearly ten thousand years of cultivation, the Sunset Forest would suffice. It's also close to Heaven Dou City.

Leaning back with his eyes closed, Qian Renjue replied, "We have other matters to attend to in the Star Dou Forest this time."

"..."

Receiving the response, Ling Yuan Douluo said no more.

"Other matters?" Hu Liena, holding the potted Blue Silver Emperor, looked at Qian Renjue curiously.

However, seeing that Qian Renjue didn't elaborate, she refrained from asking further.

...

The specially-made carriage was not too bumpy, but as time passed, it still made people feel uncomfortable and tired.

"Senior brother, Nana is sleepy," Hu Liena said, now seated beside Qian Renjue, her face showing clear signs of fatigue.

"Then rest for a bit. I'll wake you when it's time," Qian Renjue gently ruffled her hair.

"Okay." Hu Liena set down the potted Blue Silver Emperor and cautiously laid down, resting her head on Qian Renjue's lap.

Qian Renjue opened his eyes, looked down at her, and softly placed his palm on her hair.

"Senior... brother..." Hu Liena quickly closed her eyes, nervously shrinking her neck, fearing rejection.

But the expected push didn't come. Qian Renjue simply held her head and gently patted her.

"Lean closer to the carriage wall so you don't roll off."

"Mm, thank you, senior brother!" Hu Liena happily snuggled closer to his abdomen, closing her eyes peacefully.

Qian Renjue chuckled softly and, looking outside, ordered, "Sister Ling, we can stop to rest tonight."

"Understood," Ling Yuan's clear voice responded.

Hu Liena, meanwhile, held tightly onto Qian Renjue.

At some point, she had placed a pacifier in her mouth—something she had done every night for years.

Qian Renjue was no longer surprised.

No matter how often he told her to stop, she wouldn't change. If he took it away, she couldn't sleep.

He wondered if she would still need to suck the pacifier after getting married someday—or perhaps, something else instead... (0_0)

"Squeak!"

The Rougu Rabbit softly squeaked, snuggling closer to Qian Renjue's neck.

With the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in place, personal safety while camping outdoors wasn't an issue at all.

Two days passed, and Qian Renjue could feel the air becoming significantly more humid.

Nearing a small frontier town, he put away the carriage and led the two women inside the town.

Ling Yuan Douluo scanned the surroundings cautiously.

"Your Highness, are we stopping to rest here?"

"No need to stay long. We'll just eat lunch and head off for the hunt," Qian Renjue replied, holding Hu Liena's hand.

He looked around, noting that most of the shops serving soul masters.

"Understood," Ling Yuan responded respectfully, sticking close to Qian Renjue's side.

Hu Liena, clinging to his arm, looked around curiously like a child.

As they passed by various soul masters, Qian Renjue suddenly asked, "Ling Yuan, does Spirit Hall have any branches in places like this?"

Ling Yuan shook her head. "Your Highness, the spirit beasts here are wild. Establishing a branch here would lead to frequent rebuilding, not to mention the loss of personnel."

"I see." Qian Renjue nodded, thinking for a moment before suggesting, "A fixed outpost is indeed easy to destroy. But we could establish a mobile trade guild just outside the town."

"A trade guild?" Ling Yuan raised her brows.

She wasn't well-versed in these matters, but the idea seemed feasible.

It would be highly mobile and could avoid the need for constant rebuilding.

"Yes, a trade guild. We have plenty of pills that restore spirit power, don't we?" Qian Renjue smiled.

Ling Yuan's eyes lit up.

In such a place, teeming with spirit masters, what could be more profitable than low-cost pills?

Grasping the idea, Ling Yuan couldn't help but praise him, "Your Highness, you're brilliant!"

Hu Liena's eyes sparkled as well. "Senior brother, you're so smart!"

"Enough," Qian Renjue raised a hand, gesturing for them to quiet down. "I'm just making a suggestion. We'll discuss it further when we return."

"Let's go, that inn over there looks good," Qian Renjue pointed towards the tallest building ahead, ending the conversation.

Their group, a comical combination of a rabbit and a potted plant, drew some odd glances.

But with Ling Yuan's formidable presence, no one dared stare for too long.

Meanwhile, Qian Renjue's appearance caught the attention of many female spirit masters.

Hu Liena clung tightly to him, while the Pink Rabbit playfully bared its fangs.

...

After their meal, they walked out of the town and, following with a short rest, and continued towards the forest.

They were getting closer to the Star Dou Forest, and the most excited one was Hu Liena, who was about to obtain her fourth soul ring.

She was filled with anticipation for her fourth spirit skill, confident it would be effective for seducing Qian Renjue.

As they got closer to the forest, Hu Liena noticed her spirit abilities becoming more potent, or perhaps it was her body growing more alluring.

Whenever she clung to her senior brother, he seemed noticeably hotter than before.

With just a bit more charm and a stronger spirit skill, she was sure she could capture her senior brother's heart.

The Pink Rabbit, knowing its near home in the Star Dou Forest, grew more lively, and even the Blue Silver Emperor in Hu Liena's arms seemed to bloom more vibrantly.

The Star Dou Forest, one of the three largest habitats of wild spirit beasts in the continent, spread out before them like an endless green ocean.

From a distance, they could already feel the refreshing breeze that cleared their minds.