Douluo: Goddess Life Simulator, Qian Renxue Is Addicted

[You have a long conversation with Zhou Sheng'an by candlelight and develop an even higher regard for him. As you gaze at his handsome face, an unfamiliar emotion stirs within your heart.]

"???" Qian Renxue was stunned.

What does this mean?

She actually developed feelings for a man she had just met?

If this strange thing was telling the truth, then it meant that her future self would truly behave this way.

Just how handsome and outstanding must this person be to make her heart waver?

Qian Renxue continued reading and noticed a "Retrieve Memory" button beneath the text entry. She pressed it, and instantly, a flood of memories surged into her mind.

It was as if she really had spent a night talking with Zhou Sheng'an by candlelight.

Recalling the Zhou Sheng'an in those memories—heroic, brilliant, and exceptionally knowledgeable—Qian Renxue's cheeks turned slightly red.

A man like that... it was no wonder she had developed feelings for him.

Her consciousness shifted, and the scene before her changed. She was now inside an elegant chamber within the Crown Prince's residence.

Zhou Sheng'an was demonstrating his martial spirit—Blue Silver Grass—held in his palm, surrounded by three spirit rings of yellow, purple, and purple. The intertwining glow of two colors filled the room with a hazy beauty.

Zhou Sheng'an, speaking to Qian Renxue, who was still in her male disguise as the Crown Prince, said:

"Many thanks for your intervention, Your Highness. To be honest, even though I've developed a Spirit Honor-level Martial Spirit Supplementation Theory, I still lack confidence in what comes next. After all, I've only just made a breakthrough myself."

Qian Renxue shook her head slightly, locking eyes with Zhou Sheng'an.

"Sheng'an, you are the most miraculous person I have ever met. You will definitely succeed. This is not flattery but my sincere belief."

As she gazed at the Blue Silver Grass in his palm, a light flashed in her eyes.

Though she was likely the most talented spirit master on the continent, her understanding of lower-tier martial spirits was no less than anyone else's. She knew just how much effort it would take for a mere Blue Silver Grass to reach the Spirit Honor level!

Zhou Sheng'an smiled faintly and withdrew his martial spirit.

"I can offer Your Highness more than just a powerful spirit master."

"Oh? What else does Sheng'an have? Show me!" Qian Renxue was surprised. Such an exceptional person had even more talents?

She was already overjoyed to have gained a revolutionary martial spirit theory!

Zhou Sheng'an nodded slightly.

"Your Highness is destined to rule a nation. My abilities should naturally be applied to governance. From my observations, Heaven Dou Empire's greatest issue lies in its aristocracy—the imperial authority is too fragmented."

"Oh?" Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow, her gaze toward Zhou Sheng'an changing.

As a royal of the Heaven Dou Empire, she needed capable statesmen even more than she needed powerful warriors.

She had gained a brilliant theoretical scholar, and now, this man was demonstrating his skills in statecraft—exactly what she needed!

Just as Zhou Sheng'an had pointed out, one of Heaven Dou's biggest problems was the excessive number of noble houses.

Many of these nobles held land—kingdoms, duchies, and even some marquises. They were spread across the empire's borders, creating a buffer against Star Luo, but they also siphoned off Heaven Dou's resources.

In contrast, the Star Luo Empire had always remained a unified nation. Even its most powerful noble house, the Zhu Clan, held a small kingdom, but it was still directly governed by the Star Luo royal family.

The difference between centralized and fragmented military power was clear.

"What would Sheng'an propose to resolve this?" Qian Renxue asked. Many could identify a problem, but very few could provide a solution.

If Zhou Sheng'an turned out to be all talk, her impression of him would drop significantly.

Zhou Sheng'an pondered for a moment before slowly replying, "The 'Edict of Grace.'"

"The… Edict of Grace? What does that mean?"

Qian Renxue's heart skipped a beat—she had a faint premonition that what Zhou Sheng'an was about to say would be an earth-shattering proposal!

"In the past, when a prince or duke died, their titles and territories would be inherited by their eldest son. However, under the Edict of Grace, their lands would instead be divided equally among all their offspring..." Zhou Sheng'an explained with a faint smile.

This was a method to gradually weaken the power of the noble houses.

After several generations of division, a once-powerful kingdom would splinter into numerous small factions.

A fragmented entity would be far easier to dismantle!

Moreover, if Heaven Dou issued this decree, it would likely receive widespread support among the nobility.

After all, there was only one eldest son in each family, but the number of other offspring was much higher!

Hearing his explanation, Qian Renxue fell into deep thought, carefully analyzing the intricacies of this plan. After several seconds, she lifted her head, her gaze toward Zhou Sheng'an burning even brighter.

She bowed deeply before him.

"Thank you for enlightening me, sir."

"This policy is invaluable, worth more than gold. Tomorrow, I shall present it to His Majesty and request an official position for you. I hope you will assist me in my cause."

Qian Renxue lowered herself to a very humble posture.

That day, Zhou Sheng'an had won her over in two different ways.

She had no respect for those weaker than herself, but for those stronger than her—she had nothing but admiration and the desire to bring them to her side!

…

"Edict of Grace... Edict of Grace!"

As Qian Renxue returned to reality, she found herself muttering the term, her eyes gleaming even brighter.

No wonder the simulation had described her developing emotions.

A man this exceptional—how could she not be moved?

At that moment, new lines of text appeared before her:

[Three days later, the Martial Spirit Supplementation Theory takes the world by storm, and Zhou Sheng'an's name shakes the spirit master world!]

[Bishop Salas of the Spirit Hall personally visits him, offering him wealth, beauties, and a position as an elder, all without direct orders from the Pope. You, in your anger, hear Zhou Sheng'an's response:]

["My aspirations are to establish a heart for the heavens and the earth, to secure a destiny for the people, and to carry on the lost knowledge of the gods!"]

[Salas leaves in shame.]

…

"This simulator is truly lifelike. Every decision is mine to make—I feel like I'm actually experiencing it. It really could serve as a reference for my future!"

Zhou Sheng'an opened his eyes, seeing the entry [Salas leaves in shame...] on the screen.

Since this was only a simulation, he didn't concern himself with real-world consequences—he simply acted according to his true beliefs.

If one receives someone's patronage, they should serve them with loyalty.

That was his principle.

Even if he wouldn't state it outright in reality, he would still act upon it.

"What I can gain from this simulator is not just a glimpse of the future but also knowledge! Yes, my Martial Spirit Supplementation Theory is real! That means I truly can reach the Title Douluo level… or even become a god!"

Zhou Sheng'an was ecstatic.

From a so-called "trash martial spirit," he had reached this point.

Not through a system's assistance, but through his own efforts!

How could he not feel an immense sense of accomplishment?

The scene shifted again, and before him appeared a massive stack of letters—all invitations from major factions.

This was expected—three days later, Zhou Sheng'an had shaken the world, and all the great powers wanted to associate with him!

Among them were the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Heaven Dou Royal Spirit Master Academy…

But Zhou Sheng'an responded to none of them.

Instead, he picked up his brush and began drafting a detailed report on Heaven Dou's political situation, outlining the specifics of the Edict of Grace.

Tomorrow, he would be summoned by Emperor Xue Ye!