That Is Not My Sister But Bibi Dong?!

Chapter 111: In Any Case, Rejection—Qian Renxue's Thoughts



As soon as Qian Renxue spoke, Ye Tian froze for a moment.

He hadn't expected Qian Renxue to directly reveal her true identity.

It was well known that the most confidential operation of Spirit Hall was Qian Renxue's infiltration of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Her determination to recruit him was indeed extraordinary—she had even disclosed such a top-secret matter without hesitation.

This puzzled Ye Tian. Why did Qian Renxue trust him so much?

"Aren't you afraid that I might sell this information to the Heaven Dou Empire?"

"You won't."

Qian Renxue's azure eyes remained calm, as tranquil as a still pool of water.

It was as if she was entirely sure of Ye Tian's character.

"Well then!" Ye Tian grinned slightly but didn't respond further.

Indeed, he wouldn't do that—it would be too much of a headache.

"But your identity doesn't appeal to me."

Ye Tian shook his head earnestly.

"So, saying it was pointless."

"Not necessarily."

Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes and raised her head to look at Ye Tian's flawless face.

"I'm not using this secret to entice you. I'm trying to pull you into my camp—or to put it another way, I'm threatening you."

"Think about it. If my identity were exposed, wouldn't the person who once saved me—namely you—be implicated and investigated?"

"And if I fabricated some evidence of our interactions, how thoroughly do you think the Heaven Dou Empire would investigate you?"

"Let me tell you, the Empire's torture methods are extremely cruel and devoid of human rights."

"No matter how strong you are, you can't go against an entire empire."

"Besides, behind me is Spirit Hall. Do you really want to face off against two superpowers?"

"Tsk tsk." Ye Tian chuckled. "You're really scaring me with this talk."

The young girl before him was undeniably clever.

Her combination of coercion and temptation would likely make an ordinary person surrender immediately.

But Ye Tian would never live under the shadow of threats.

Seeing that Ye Tian remained unmoved, Qian Renxue's gaze grew more complicated.

To be honest, her earlier words had likely damaged her image in Ye Tian's eyes.

Even if Ye Tian succumbed and chose to cooperate, Qian Renxue knew that this exchange would inevitably create a rift between them.

Of course, much of what she said was a test.

Ye Tian's response confirmed her suspicion: he was consistent inside and out. No amount of threats or temptations could sway him.

Qian Renxue lightly rubbed her hands together, her gaze complicated as she sighed.

"I must say, you really are a very unique young man. At the same time, you're incredibly outstanding."

"Your brilliance is enough to disrupt the balance of power on the continent."

The various factions on the continent had long maintained a dynamic equilibrium.

When the Heaven Dou Empire was strong, Spirit Hall would ally with the Star Luo Empire.

When the Star Luo Empire grew powerful, the Heaven Dou Empire would gravitate toward Spirit Hall.

Currently, it was the opposite.

Over the past few decades, Spirit Hall had produced countless powerful individuals, forcing even the once-dominant Clear Sky Clan into seclusion, seemingly on the verge of unifying the Spirit Master world.

The two great empires, feeling immense pressure, had recently shown subtle signs of uniting against Spirit Hall.

Despite this, the continent remained balanced—no single force was capable of total dominance.

However, Ye Tian's emergence threatened to disrupt this balance.

His potential was terrifying.

If Ye Tian joined Spirit Hall, it wouldn't take long for them to sweep across the land and unify the continent.

Conversely, if Ye Tian sided with either empire, it would spell disaster for the other two forces.

Qian Renxue took a deep breath, her rosy lips moving closer to Ye Tian's ear.

Since they were of similar height, she didn't need to stand on tiptoe.

Her lips moved slightly:

"You are like a peerless divine artifact, containing immense power within. As long as you cooperate, you can name any condition you want—even the throne of the empire."

"Even if I can't obtain your allegiance, I must at least ensure that you remain on Spirit Hall's side and not be used by others."

Ye Tian smiled faintly. "Your Highness... or should I say, Qian Renxue, your offer is indeed generous."

"So, are you ready to decide?"

Qian Renxue stepped back and stared into Ye Tian's eyes, repeating herself:

"As long as you pledge loyalty to me, Spirit Hall will grant you anything you desire!"

"Does that include you?" Ye Tian stretched his neck, his smile growing even brighter.

Qian Renxue froze momentarily. With a stoic expression, she bit her jade-like teeth and said, "If you agree, it's not out of the question."

"For you, I choose... to refuse."

Ye Tian responded calmly, with an easy smile.

If it had been Qian Renxue's mother making such an offer, he might have considered it.

But since it was Qian Renxue herself, he'd pass.

The throne was certainly tempting.

For a moment, Ye Tian was even moved by the idea.

But when he thought about managing a vast empire and the endless administrative duties involved, his scalp tingled, and he quickly dismissed the thought.

Given his laid-back nature, ruling for ten days or so might be fine, but holding the throne long-term? Absolutely not.

Qian Renxue was stunned, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion.

She could understand Ye Tian refusing the throne—he was never a power-hungry person.

But for him to reject her outright?

She had always been confident in her appearance, which ranked at least in the top ten on the continent, if not first.

Yet Ye Tian had refused without hesitation.

Did he really feel no temptation at all?

She distinctly recalled how Ye Tian had stared at Ning Rongrong earlier. He didn't seem indifferent to beauty.

If neither power nor beauty could sway Ye Tian, his self-discipline was truly frightening.

But Qian Renxue was overestimating Ye Tian.

In truth, he wasn't opposed to power or beauty—he simply thought agreeing to Qian Renxue's proposal would lead to endless complications.

His guiding principle was always to keep a low profile.

Qian Renxue herself was a walking, talking source of trouble. There was no way he would agree to her terms.

Seeing the confusion in Qian Renxue's eyes, Ye Tian spoke reassuringly:

"Don't think I've rejected you out of stubbornness. Your offer just doesn't align with my aspirations."

"I simply want to stay in my familiar place, living a quiet and peaceful life. I have no desire for riches or glory."

"Peaceful life?"

Qian Renxue chuckled softly through her nose, as if she'd heard something unbelievable.

Her gaze drifted out the window, looking far into the distance.

"When I was young, didn't I also dream of the same thing?"

(End of Chapter)

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