Barely Becoming a Titled Douluo, and the Counterattack System Arrives

Qian Renxue's expression was just as expected.

"Half a year," Qian Renxue replied calmly.

"Half a year?!" Bibi Dong's face darkened. "Why didn't you report this sooner? Do you even realize how dangerous he is?"

Bibi Dong had traveled nonstop from Spirit City to Heaven Dou City for half a month just to handle this matter.

She hadn't expected that Qian Renxue had already known Lin Fan for half a year, while she had only learned of it two weeks ago.

"Dangerous? I don't think so. I believe Lin Fan is a man of great wisdom—gentle, kind, and respectful toward his lover," Qian Renxue immediately refuted.

"Don't you realize who he is? He knows everything about you—even your secret plans. You've been completely fooled by him, and you're still speaking in his defense."

"From now on, you are forbidden from contacting him again. I came here this time specifically to take him back to Spirit Hall," Bibi Dong ordered coldly.

"By what right?" Qian Renxue scoffed, unyielding. "Do I need your approval just to make a friend? Besides, Lin Fan has already been honest with me. He knows exactly what I'm doing here, and I've already revealed my true identity to him."

"He's not as despicable as you make him out to be. Don't tell me you're planning to imprison him just so you can have exclusive access to his predictions?"

"Dream on! I won't let you take him away from here!" Qian Renxue's words were sharp and defiant.

"You—!" Bibi Dong's anger erupted. She stood abruptly and glared furiously at Qian Renxue. "Friend? He's just a few years older than you! And you still want to be friends with him?"

"What now? You're even going to interfere with the kind of friends I make?" Qian Renxue took two steps forward, meeting Bibi Dong's intense gaze without fear. "Aren't you overstepping a bit too much?"

"Hmph! I'm only doing this to prevent him from interfering with your mission. You should know—this mission must not fail!" Bibi Dong warned coldly.

Their glares clashed fiercely, both equally stubborn and unyielding.

The entire atmosphere in the hall instantly turned tense and oppressive, with none of the usual warmth between mother and daughter. They looked more like sworn enemies than family.

Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, Snake Lance Douluo, and Porcupinefish Douluo all exchanged wary glances but dared not interrupt.

Silence blanketed the hall, and a chilling aura spread throughout.

Neither mother nor daughter was willing to back down. Both were equally proud and headstrong, and neither would concede easily.

However, in the end, experience won out. Qian Renxue was the first to relent.

"Hmph! I've got better things to do than waste time arguing with you," Qian Renxue said coldly, turning to leave. "But remember this—don't even think of taking Lin Fan away from Heaven Dou City. If you try, I'll personally return to the Elder Hall."

With that threat, she spun around and stormed out of the hall.

"Open the door!" Qian Renxue ordered coldly to Chrysanthemum Douluo.

"O-Of course… This way, Miss," Chrysanthemum Douluo replied hastily, his body trembling slightly as he swiftly opened the door for her.

No one dared to provoke Qian Renxue's fury at this moment.

"Your Holiness, we'll take our leave as well," Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo bowed respectfully before departing—unlike Qian Renxue, they wouldn't dare leave without proper courtesy.

Once the trio had left, Chrysanthemum Douluo quietly closed the door again.

Neither he nor Ghost Douluo dared utter a word.

"Hmph!" Bibi Dong let out a cold snort and sat heavily back onto her chair. "That Lin Fan—he must've anticipated that I would come for him. He deliberately approached Qian Renxue to use her as leverage against me. What a schemer!"

If Lin Fan had heard this, he would've cried out in protest, "How am I being blamed for this?!"

"Your Holiness… what should we do now?" After a long silence, Ghost Douluo cautiously asked.

"Ghost," Bibi Dong ordered coldly, "your stealth and concealment are unparalleled. Neither Snake Lance nor Porcupinefish will detect you. Shadow her immediately."

"If you find where she meets Lin Fan or locate his residence, report back to me at once."

"Yes, Your Holiness." Ghost Douluo accepted the order and immediately vanished into the shadows, leaving the hall like a wraith.

Back at the prince's mansion, Qian Renxue stormed in and slammed her palm down on the table, shattering it instantly. Fuming with rage, she collapsed into her chair.

"That Bibi Dong! Who does she think she is to meddle in my business?!" Qian Renxue muttered furiously.

"Miss… forgive me for speaking out of turn," Snake Lance Douluo spoke carefully, "but Lin Fan isn't worth creating such a rift between you and Her Holiness."

"You think this is about Lin Fan?" Qian Renxue snapped, her anger flaring again. "This isn't just about him—I can't stand her attitude toward me!"

"I've endured humiliation in this place for so many years. Has she ever once come to check on me? Ever sent a single word of concern?"

"And now, just because of Lin Fan, she suddenly shows up here, daring to scold me as if I were some subordinate? How dare she meddle in my affairs!"

"Well, since she doesn't want me to befriend Lin Fan, then I'll do exactly that! No one can take Lin Fan away from me!"

She glared at Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo and issued her command coldly, "If Chrysanthemum Douluo or Ghost Douluo dares to lay a hand on Lin Fan, you are to intervene immediately."

Snake Lance and Porcupinefish exchanged helpless looks, sighing in resignation.

Speaking of Lin Fan, he had spent the entire afternoon diligently shopping for furniture, completely unaware that Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong had just had a fierce falling-out over him.

By the time he finished furnishing the house—sofas, tables, curtains, a large bed—it was already past five in the evening.

Seeing that Qian Renxue still hadn't shown up at the agreed time, Lin Fan couldn't help but mutter to himself.

It wasn't until nearly six o'clock, while Lin Fan was tending to the weeds in his courtyard with a small sickle, that he finally spotted Qian Renxue arriving, flanked by Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo.

"Well, well, my honored guest finally arrived. For a moment there, I thought you were planning to skip town," Lin Fan teased as he stood up, holding the sickle.

Forcing a smile, Qian Renxue handed him a storage pouch. "Sorry, I'm late. Here's your two million gold soul coins and the property deed."

"Good." Lin Fan nodded, placing everything neatly into the storage space on his belt.

Qian Renxue glanced around at the newly furnished house, noticing that the curtains were already drawn.

She then eyed the small sickle in Lin Fan's hand and suddenly smiled. "You've been busy setting up the house all day—haven't eaten yet, right? Come on, I'll treat you to dinner at Heaven Dou Restaurant. It's the least I can do to thank you for the soul bone."

Though she maintained a composed facade, Lin Fan still detected a lingering trace of anger on her face.

What happened this afternoon to make her so obviously upset? Lin Fan wondered curiously.

Nonetheless, he nodded. "Alright then, I'll graciously accept."

Locking up, Lin Fan followed Qian Renxue back to Heaven Dou Restaurant—same restaurant, same private room on the second floor.

After ordering the dishes, Qian Renxue also ordered two bottles of strong liquor.

Once inside the room, she immediately instructed Snake Lance and Porcupinefish to stand guard outside.

"Yes, Miss," the two responded and left.

When all the food and drinks were served and the door shut, Qian Renxue suddenly shed her disguise and returned to her female form.

Pouring the wine herself, she raised her glass toward Lin Fan with an inviting smile. "Lin Fan, you wouldn't mind sharing a drink with me, would you?"

Lin Fan nodded outwardly, but inside, he couldn't help but sigh in frustration.

What kind of mess did she get herself into today to end up like this?