Douluo’s Fate Blessed Melee Archer

Chapter 141: Let Me Teach You This Is How You Really Do Undercover Work

Under Qian Renxue's expectant gaze, Han Li slowly spoke:

"First of all, I think the undercover plan has some level of feasibility."

Qian Renxue's face lit up with a smile only for that smile to freeze at his next sentence.

"But honestly, the person who decided you should be the one to execute it… is a bit dumb. Of course, I'm not talking about you you were just a kid back then, right? No way you chose this yourself?"

Han Li gave her a look that clearly said "No way someone could actually be that stupid, right?"

Qian Renxue almost opened her mouth to refute him but stopped herself.

Her fist clenched, but she forced a smile and said, "Mm, go on."

"Oh, so it wasn't you good. Master also opposed it, which means the only one left is the Pope. What a shame."

Han Li sighed dramatically, giving her a pitying look that made Qian Renxue uncomfortable all over.

"Why was she in such a rush? She sent you out as an undercover agent at just nine years old."

"With your talent oh, by the way, Master told me your innate soul power was level twenty if you had just focused on cultivation, you'd probably be a Contra by now."

"If you had started the mission now, instead of back then, wouldn't the risks be much lower? And it wouldn't have slowed down your progress either."

Han Li spoke as if it were obvious, and without realizing it, Qian Renxue nodded along.

He… actually made sense.

For the first time, Qian Renxue seriously doubted her past decisions.

If it weren't for Han Li's immortal herb, and Qian Daoliu constantly pressuring her, her cultivation would be even slower than it already was.

Would she even be a Soul Saint by now?

For a moment, she felt lost.

"So… should I give up being undercover and go back to focus on cultivation?"

She muttered to herself, her head lowered so her expression couldn't be seen.

Wait. Wait. Wait.

Han Li suddenly felt dizzy.

I barely even tried how did she get so shaken up already?!

I haven't even hit her yet!

I just said a few things casually, and she's already questioning everything?!

If she gave up now, would that really fix anything?

Her fastest cultivation period had already been wasted.

And if she quit now, she'd have nothing to show for it ten years wasted on both sides.

Although Qian Daoliu wanted her to change her mindset, it was never about making her give up entirely.

She still needed to complete the mission!

"Hey, are you okay?"

Han Li cautiously studied Qian Renxue's off expression.

Fortunately, she was only momentarily shaken.

Hearing Han Li's voice, she snapped back to reality.

"I understand your point of view, but… regardless, I won't give up."

Qian Renxue's voice was firm, though it was unclear if she was saying it to Han Li or herself.

"Good, good. I'm relieved."

Han Li let out a breath of relief.

This was much better he really didn't want her quitting because of a few sentences from him.

"But… didn't you just say it was stupid? Why do you sound relieved that I'm sticking with it?"

Qian Renxue looked at him, confused.

"Of course. I only said starting it early was a mistake but you've already been undercover for ten no, eleven years. If you quit now, wouldn't that be an even bigger waste?"

"But, you do need to focus more on cultivation. You've already stabilized your position, and your reputation is solid so why are you still wasting time on the day to day politics?"

Han Li chose his words carefully, afraid of shaking her too much again.

"But… because of what happened back then, Xue Ye still doesn't completely trust me. I have to keep doing my duty as Crown Prince to win his favor it's necessary for my plan."

Qian Renxue sighed, a bitter look in her eyes.

This… was a classic case of being too deep in the role.

She wasn't acting anymore she had fully become the Crown Prince, stuck thinking like a politician instead of a Soul Master.

"Has no one ever suggested just killing Xue Beng and Xue Xing?"

Han Li asked bluntly.

"Of course, but I think that would just make Xue Ye even more suspicious of me, so I never considered it seriously."

Qian Renxue answered honestly.

"Did you ever think about this if you kill both of them, Xue Ye has no other heirs? The only one left would be your fake identity, Xue Qinghe. You did make sure he can't have more kids, right?"

"Even if he resents you, what choice does he have? Who else is he supposed to pass the throne to?"

"What you should be doing is acting more aggressive showing your ambition for the throne."

"When the time is right, you can force him to abdicate. Or, you know, just kill him too."

"Look at Xingluo they're literally handing you the blueprint. Why aren't you copying it?"

"Do you really plan to stay Crown Prince for another thirty years? Or do you enjoy playing these noble mind games?"

Han Li sighed dramatically, his words blunt and direct.

Qian Renxue stared at him, stunned.

For the first time, she realized…

"Wait, I can do that?"

Han Li had just opened an entirely new door for her.

Since he had already said so much, he decided to finish the job.

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan both want influence in Tian Dou."

"So use them."

"Ning Fengzhi is your teacher, right? That makes him the perfect target."

"You don't need to convince him outright just let him accidentally notice your desire for the throne."

"A Crown Prince who trusts him completely and gives him the title of Imperial Mentor, versus an old emperor who plays mind games?"

"Where do you think his support will go? Which side does Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect benefit from more?"

"You might not even need to kill Xue Beng or Xue Xing yourself one day, they might just die in an accident."

Han Li's smirk carried a hint of amusement.

"And if Ning Fengzhi stays cautious and keeps backing Xue Ye?"

"Then nothing changes you can still eliminate Xue Beng and Xue Xing. Xue Ye still has no choice but to name you his heir."

"And if Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect overreaches, trying to gain too much control? That's perfect you can just ask Spirit Hall for help."

"Honestly, I hope he does that it would make things even easier for us."

Han Li grinned, shamelessly enjoying himself.

If he wasn't so focused on cultivating, he wouldn't mind playing some political games himself.

"But for now… I'll just let Qian Renxue entertain me."

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