"Your sister is the one you should trust the most. What if that human has ulterior motives..."
As Yan Quan approached the study, he heard faint conversations coming from inside. However, as he slowly walked into the study, the conversations immediately stopped, followed by a series of hurried footsteps.
Yan Quan saw the angry-looking person in front of him and wisely stepped aside. The latter glared at Yan Quan a few times and then left the study.
"Wait, don't look at me like that. The way she's looking at me makes it clear that we don't get along."
Yan Quan hadn't intended to pay any attention, but when he saw Chu Ruoxue looking at him with suspicion, he could only frown and explain.
That brat, her possessiveness is getting stronger and stronger.
"Yan Quan, you've finally arrived. Tell me, what should we do now? What if this isn't handled properly..."
Hua Keshu, her silvery ears drooping, walked dejectedly to Yan Quan and said.
Judging from her expression, it seemed as if she had just finished dealing with a lot of things.
"They came to interrogate you about why I was put on the field?"
Yan Quan replied simply, while Chu Ruoxue sat down on a seat to the side, her pretty eyebrows slightly furrowed as she looked at Hua Keshu.
"Hmm... I can't explain it to them at all. You might as well give up the title, since you weren't planning to participate anyway!"
Hua Keshu said anxiously, her little hand nervously pulling on Yan Quan's hand.
"Bang."
The teacup next to it was placed heavily on the table.
"What did they say?"
"They said that since we don't want to cooperate, they'll kill you on the field!"
Hua Keshu continued, tightening her grip on the hand, her eyes filled with worry.
"Bang bang bang!"
The loud clatter of glassware accompanied a sudden drop in the room temperature.
"Listen to me, let's go to the capital first and forget about what's happening here, okay?"
Hua Keshu deliberately ignored Chu Ruoxue and then spoke to Yan Quan.
"I've already decided to replace the cat I was impersonating with a corpse. Chu Quan is dead. Next, I will participate in the competition under my real identity... and win first place."
Yan Quan said calmly, while Hua Keshu was stunned.
Does the right to speak require revealing one's identity?
But... he doesn't have many enemies in the demon realm?
Especially that pink fox that changed so drastically.
"No, no, absolutely not!"
"Senior brother! If we're going to be so conspicuous, those strange people..."
Hua Keshu and Chu Ruoxue spoke at the same time, and the two women even exchanged a hostile glance.
“I have my own plans… Anyway, the people who are candidates for the throne can be exempted from certain punishments, right?”
Firstly, I have my own considerations, and secondly, I suddenly want to borrow their aquatic sacred site.
After I win first place, your ranking will probably rise two places. However, on the day of the competition, you will have to set off for the capital immediately and we will have to go separately.
When I'm not around, just do what you think is right. Don't be afraid of making mistakes; that's how you hone your skills.
Yan Quan gently stroked Hua Keshu's head and said something. The latter leaned against Yan Quan and remained silent for a long time before nodding to indicate her acceptance.
"Senior brother, I know you're trying to lure the snake out of its hole, but could you please be careful?"
I'm... starting to not want to hold it in anymore.
Chu Ruoxue suddenly approached, seemingly smiling, but her tone was very stiff.
"Ahem, anyway, that's all for now."
Tomorrow I will continue to challenge the participants and participate in the sword tournament in this way.
I'll arrange a substitute corpse for that room; tonight I'll just have to find somewhere else to rest."
After saying this, Yan Quan led Chu Ruoxue away from Hua Keshu's study.
Chu Ruoxue glanced at Hua Keshu, who was also looking at her with displeasure, but ultimately did not go forward to threaten her, because she was indeed afraid that Yan Quan would leave her with that little silly dragon.
The reason Yan Quan is doing this is because he needs his own strength to help him overcome the difficulties after being exposed, so that he can stay. However, he hasn't said how he will stay.
Regardless, if he forces himself to endure that scenario, then he should prepare to punish himself tonight...
Late at night, in a monk's inn not far from the central Sword Island.
After fumbling around for a while, the colorful-haired girl finally used the token in her hand to open the door in front of her. Then she vaguely saw a figure on the bed. Although she was a little hesitant, she eventually fell onto the bed and gently hugged him.
"Hmm... Senior brother, you're back?"
"Didn't you say you were going out to buy some elixirs? Why has it taken so long?"
A soft, sweet voice came through, carrying a hint of unexpected joy.
"Hey!...What, it's you! Where's Yan Quan?!"
"Whoa! You, how did you get here? Wait, what you're holding is... that bastard!!!"
"You idiot Xue, what are you making such a fuss about? Why are you wearing his clothes? What did you two do?"
"Wait, little silly dragon, calm down and let me explain. We've all been tricked by our senior brother."
The white-haired, blue-eyed beauty looked at the clothes that had inexplicably appeared on her body and said with a sudden realization.
"How dare you call me that? I can't take it anymore!"
The girl with the colorful hair said angrily, not listening to any explanation, and pounced on him after clenching her fists.
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