Outside the door, Chrysanthemum and Ghost, two Title Douluos, perked up upon hearing Bibi Dong mention news about Tang Hao.
They hadn't forgotten that day’s events.
It was a disgrace that two Title Douluos couldn't capture a Soul Douluo.
Without any doubts, they left the secret chamber's entrance, as Bibi Dong suggested.
Coincidentally, Qian Renxue arrived and witnessed this scene.
In the shadows, Qian Renxue frowned, watching Bibi Dong take Ju and...
"Big sister," Qian Renjue exclaimed happily upon seeing Bibi Dong.
She looked around, somewhat puzzled.
"Hmm? Where’s sister?"
"Xiao Xue is still behind, she’ll be here soon."
Bibi Dong’s gaze swept over them. Then she stepped forward and retrieved the prepared soup from the soul guide device.
"Jue, I’ve also prepared a portion for you."
"Thank you, big sister!"
Qian Renjue smiled, helped Qian Xunjie sit down comfortably, and th...
The next moment.
The wounds on his body started to itch.
Qian Xunji's expression became more complex, his face somewhat contorted.
His eyes rolled back, his body twitched, as if he was about to convulse.
Qian Xunji could feel that his injuries were healing at an unbelievable rate.
In less than half a minute, his breathing stabilized.
The paper-white pallor of his face regained some color, and the intense internal pain disappeared.
At le...
“Take care, Your Highness!”
After leaving the secret chamber, Bibi Dong's expression turned cold and dark, her eyes filled with disgust.
She ignored the greetings from Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo and walked straight toward the front hall of the Pope’s Palace.
Inside the secret chamber, Qian Renjue stood still in front of the bed, staring at the door, while Qian Renxue silently continued feeding the soup, deep in thought.
Though Bibi Dong's...
"Why shouldn't I say it? It's not like I ambushed him."
Qian Xunji rolled his eyes.
He was also puzzled why his two henchmen couldn’t handle Tang Hao.
"Carelessness is carelessness! Stop making excuses."
Qian Daoliu's voice became even more serious, admonishing sternly:
"Even here in Spirit City, you must remain vigilant! Especially at a time like this..."
"..."
Qian Xunji was briefly startled, then suddenly understood, though he fel...
Watching Chrysanthemum and Ghost stand up, Qian Daoliu clasped his hands behind his back and slightly nodded.
He softly instructed, "Alright, Xiao Xue, take Xiao Jue back first."
Qian Renxue was about to move when Qian Renjue suddenly grabbed Qian Daoliu's arm.
"Grandpa."
Qian Daoliu looked at him curiously. "Xiao Jue, is there something else?"
Qian Renjue's eyes shifted toward Bibi Dong, hesitating for a moment before suggesting, "Grandpa, mom has a...
Qian Renjue's dazed face was cupped gently in Bibi Dong's hands as she tenderly caressed and cleaned him up.
Qian Renxue quietly walked up to her mother and brother, and after a moment of silence, she finally spoke: "Mom, Jue, we should return to Spirit City for now."
"Ah!" Qian Renjue snapped back to reality.
"Sister is right, Mom. Let’s take Dad home first."
With that, Qian Renjue quickly ran over to where Qian Xunji was receiving treatment.
As ...
Boom!
Tang Hao’s full-powered strike with the Clear Sky Hammer was blocked by two crossed scythe blades.
Bibi Dong gritted her teeth, with blood seeping from the corner of her mouth.
There seemed to be a sonic boom in the air.
Qian Renxue and her siblings, along with Qian Xunji, were swept away by the intense wind pressure, rolling on the ground, hearing the painful cries of the children behind them.
Bibi Dong’s eyes turned even bloodier, her killing...
Hearing Qian Renjue's words.
Qian Xunji immediately stepped forward without any hesitation.
He bent down to pick up that grass seed.
Bang!
Just as Qian Xunji picked up the grass seed.
There suddenly came two muffled sounds from behind, as well as the cries of Chrysanthemum and Ghost.
Following closely was Qian Renjue's urgent shout.
"Dad, be careful!"
A strong wind swept from be...
Ah Yin's eyes were filled with struggle.
She looked at Tang Hao.
Qian Xunji furrowed his brows and immediately raised his hand.
Chrysanthemum and Ghost received the order.
They quickly took Tang Hao away, only stopping after they had traveled several dozen meters.
“Husband!”
Ah Yin rushed to give chase.
The surrounding soul masters, however, would not allow it and immediately released their martial souls.
Ah Yin's steps came ...
Qian Renjue looked at the majestic and dignified Qian Xunji on the light curtain.
He couldn't help but sit up from Qian Renxue's lap.
Praising without end.
"Sister, look, dad looks so cool!"
"..."
Qian Renxue remained silent.
Looking at the golden light-filled curtain, although it was magnificent, when she thought of Qian Xunji's deed, she dared not praise it.
She could only nod slightly in a perfunctory manner.
Her gaze shifted ...
Two days later.
Qian Xunji, leading many soul masters, had found Tang Hao's hiding place.
The simple wooden house was shattered, and the sounds of various soul skills clashing filled the air, colorful and dazzling.
In the wild, rarely visited by others, Tang Hao, muscles tensed, was dragging Ah Yin as they fled.
Under his sharp black short hair was a resolute face, with traces of fatigue and hatred in his eyes.
Ah Yin, who was being pulled along, had a...
In front of the courtyard.
Qian Renxue watched Qian Renjue waved goodbye in the distance.
She felt a bit dazed.
Qian Renjue turned back.
His eyes held curiosity and a hint of guilt.
Confused, he asked, “Sister, why are you looking at me like that?”
“Jue…”
Qian Renxue murmured softly.
She lifted her hand to gently stroke Qian Renjue’s face, her lips parting slightly.
“Thank you… thank you…”
Her soft v...
Qian Renxue looked at Qian Renjue being held up by Qian Xunji and couldn’t help but smile. The sight was just so odd.
Qian Renjue, holding onto Qian Xunji’s shoulders, felt a bit embarrassed.
“Ha ha, it’s just that Dad is so happy.”
Fortunately, Qian Xunji didn’t hold him for long and soon set Qian Renjue down.
He affectionately ruffled Qian Renjue’s hair, reflecting on how quickly his son was growing up.
“Dad, Jue, the food is getting c...
Qian Xunji brought dinner to the courtyard, beaming with a broad smile.
He leisurely unpacked the food and called into the house:
“Xiao Xue, Xiao Jue, come quickly!”
On the bed inside the room, the siblings who had long adhered to their biological clocks had just finished their training.
Qian Renxue was sitting at the edge of the bed, while Qian Renjue was lying down, resting his head on her soft lap.
Qian Renxue's delicate fingers lightly touched ...
A few days later.
In a small forest clearing, lush grass swayed gently in the breeze. The air echoed with the sounds of collisions.
Boom! Boom!
Two gold and white figures chased each other across the grass, wielding wooden swords as heavy as iron. They swung and blocked with rapid movements.
Under a tree by the clearing, Bibi Dong, dressed in a purple dress, sat cross-legged on the grass, a gentle smile on her face.
She appeared graceful and sere...
Looking at Qian Renjue’s innocent expression, Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes and held the candied hawthorn skewer near his mouth.
“Open your mouth.”
“Mm!” Qian Renjue smiled and nodded. He leaned in to take a bite of the glistening red treat but missed.
“Huh?”
Qian Renjue looked up in confusion, only to hear soft laughter beside him.
“Pfft! Haha…”
Bibi Dong teased him, her candied hawthorn already at her lips. She skillfully bit o...
Facing his daughter, Qian Xunji did not use any soul skills.
He simply wielded his sword to block and spar with her, countering her moves.
Around Qian Renxue, three purple soul rings spun as she moved skillfully, holding nothing back.
After all, she was up against a Rank 95 titled Douluo, while she was only a Spirit Elder.
Even if she exerted all her strength, she couldn't harm Qian Xunji in the slightest.
Clang!
The swords of the father and d...
Time flies.
With the company of Qian Renxue and her younger brother, Bibi Dong’s recovery time shortened significantly.
In just over half a year, she returned to her usual self.
After that, Qian Xunji gradually began transferring the affairs and authority of the Pope's Palace to the Saintess.
Everything went smoothly, thanks to the support of the elders.
This allowed Qian Xunji a great deal of free time.
Aside from his own cu...
Facing Qian Renxue's gaze, Qian Xunji simply assumed she was awed by his strength.
He straightened his back proudly, carrying Qian Renjue in his arms.
With a smile, he reached out to gently stroke Qian Renxue's hair and praised her:
"Xiao Xue is amazing too."
"Yes, sister is just as amazing as I am!" Qian Renjue enthusiastically nodded, not forgetting to praise himself as well.
Seeing the father and son, both a bit full of themselves, Qian Renxue c...
Qian Renxue lifted her head in a daze, locking eyes with Bibi Dong.
Her face was also slightly flushed.
Under each other’s gaze, there was an awkward tension, with both of them avoiding direct eye contact.
The unpleasant confrontation from the day before was still fresh in her mind.
“Th-thank you, mom.”
Qian Renxue lowered her eyes slightly, her voice rough and low.
“Mm.”
Bibi Dong looked at the lotus flowers in the water and ...
A whale jelly?
Bibi Dong looked at the golden-yellow, gel-like substance in Qian Renjue’s hand, her eyes filled with surprise.
“Xiao Jue, what does this thing have to do with your ability to absorb a thousand-year soul ring?”
“Of course it’s related!”
Qian Renjue happily introduced it.
“The main function of this whale jelly is to improve a soul master’s physical condition and thus obtain soul rings of higher ages.”
“There’s actu...
"Mom, is that okay?"
Qian Renjue hugged Bibi Dong’s neck, his eyes full of anticipation.
Bibi Dong looked at Qian Renxue, her gaze showing a struggle, but under Qian Renjue’s persistent pleading, she finally nodded.
"Great, then, Mom, quickly—"
Before he could finish, Bibi Dong interrupted him.
"Jue, don’t rush, okay? Mom will do it."
"Mhm, I’m not in a rush," Qian Renjue earnestly nodded, his eyes still filled with expectation.
<...
Soon, Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue arrived at Bibi Dong's courtyard entrance.
From the outside, it was easy to spot the graceful figure sitting in the pavilion within the courtyard.
"Sister, let's go inside quickly!"
Qian Renjue pulled Qian Renxue excitedly as they headed inside.
"Jue, slow down."
Qian Renxue followed behind him, taking quick steps while glancing at Bibi Dong.
A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes.
Bibi Dong didn’t seem ...
"Of course, I went out to find you!"
Qian Renxue quickly walked into the room and gently tapped Qian Renjue's head.
"Ah!"
Qian Renjue raised his hand to cover his head.
Seeing the worry and reproach in Qian Renxue's eyes, he quickly admitted his mistake.
"Sister, Jue won’t do it again next time."
"You should remember that!"
Qian Renxue ruffled Qian Renjue's hair, slightly exasperated.
He had just promised not to use his martial...
Bibi Dong raised her eyes.
Looking at the approaching Qian Renxue, who appeared quite furious, she couldn't help but furrow her brows.
Qian Renxue's face was filled with anger.
She stood firmly on the opposite side of the pavilion over the water, staring straight at Bibi Dong.
Her pink lips parted slightly.
Her voice was crisp and clear, yet carried an authority far beyond her age.
"Why did you let Jue use his martial soul?!"
Under Qian Ren...
Outside the courtyard gate.
Qian Renxue stared wide-eyed at Qian Renjue, with his white hair. Anger and disappointment filled her face.
Just as she was about to step forward, she heard a panicked, hurried voice from inside.
"Jue, quickly, release it."
Bibi Dong, her eyes filled with fear and glistening with tears, cupped Qian Renjue's face, overwhelmed with regret and helplessness. Her voice trembled.
"Jue, Mom doesn’t want to see it anymore."
"Oh....
Bibi Dong glanced at her delicate hand, which had been grabbed by Qian Renjue.
She remained silent.
Yet, she couldn’t help but hold that warm little hand in her palm.
“Big sister…?”
Noticing Bibi Dong’s lack of refusal, Qian Renjue looked up at her with excitement.
His face beamed with a bright smile.
He walked with a spring in his step, occasionally bouncing on his toes.
Bibi Dong furrowed her brows.
She wanted to let go b...
On the road. The siblings leaned on each other, and Qian Renjue held onto Qian Renxue's arm.
He asked, "Sister, aren’t we going to mom?"
Qian Renxue gently shook her head.
"We'll go back first. Sister will teach you how to cultivate."
"Alright then."
"…"
In front of the Worship Hall.
Qian Daoliu and his son were watching the two children leave.
A worshipper secretly protected them.
In Spirit City, safety was never a concern.
"Erasing all feelings? A killing machine!"
Qian Renxue murmured, her red lips trembling as she stared at Qian Renjue, unable to believe it.
"How could this happen?"
Qian Renxue quickly stepped forward and grabbed Qian Renjue's small hand.
There was no rejection, no warmth. This coldness was unprecedented, and it pierced her heart.
"Jue! I'm your sister."
"I know."
Qian Renjue responded calmly, without any trace of emotion. His purple e...