Long Xinghan's voice was not loud, but it was like an invisible hammer, hitting Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue's hearts hard.
Home?
Bibi Dong looked around the Pope's Palace, which she had presided over for many years and was familiar with every corner, but an unprecedented sense of absurdity and powerlessness surged in her heart.
This place is no longer her home ground.
From the moment this man casually tore open the world barrier and descended upon the Pope's Palace, the positions of host and guest were completely reversed.
She took a deep breath, and forced a trace of calmness onto her elegant face.
Any emotional expression at this moment is meaningless and will only lead to the other party's contempt.
"Please speak, Your Excellency." Bibi Dong's voice was a little dry, but she had regained the composure that a Pope should have.
"As long as it's something that my Spirit Hall can do, I will definitely not refuse."
Her words were flawless, showing her cooperative attitude while also secretly drawing a bottom line - "My Spirit Hall can do it."
However, Long Xinghan didn't seem to care about the subtle meaning in her words at all.
He leaned lazily on the large papal throne, his slender fingers tapping lightly on the armrests.
His gaze passed Bibi Dong and fell on the frail and lonely figure behind her.
Qian Renxue was lowering her head at the moment, her long golden hair hanging down, covering her profile, making it impossible to see her expression.
But her slightly trembling shoulders revealed her inner unrest.
"My conditions aren't that difficult, but they're also quite simple."
A smile appeared on the corner of Long Xinghan's mouth. The smile was gentle and pure, but it made Bibi Dong's heartstrings tighten instantly.
"First, allow me to introduce myself." He spoke leisurely, his voice echoing clearly in the empty hall.
"My name is Long Xinghan, and I'm twenty-five years old. Because I've been obsessed with spiritual practice for many years, I'm still unmarried."
When these words were spoken, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue were stunned.
They had anticipated countless possibilities, such as asking for divine artifacts, coveting the Spirit Hall's ruling power, or even making some humiliating demands.
However, I never expected that the other party would introduce himself in such a casual way, almost like chatting.
What does this mean?
Just as Bibi's mind was racing, Long Xinghan's gaze softened. He looked at Qian Renxue and continued,
"When we first met in my territory just now, I immediately felt that Miss Xue'er and I... had a connection."
"Perhaps, it's our auras that attract each other in some mysterious way."
As soon as he finished speaking, an indescribable aura slowly emanated from Long Xinghan's body.
It was not soul power, nor was it murderous aura, but a pure, righteous, warm and vast power.
It is like the rising sun, dispelling the haze, and like the holy light of creation, purifying everything.
As soon as this breath appeared, Bibi Dong felt her whole body lighten, and the fatigue and mental pressure of the past few days seemed to be washed away.
But what comes with it is a kind of vigilance and rejection that comes from the depths of the soul.
Her martial spirits are the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor, and she is naturally evil and treacherous.
I instinctively feel uncomfortable with this extremely sacred and bright power.
But Qian Renxue's reaction was completely the opposite!
When the bright aura came over like a spring breeze, Qian Renxue suddenly raised her head.
Her eyes, which were originally dull and filled with confusion and despair, were now filled with disbelief.
warmth...
So warm...
It's like a traveler lost in endless darkness and coldness finally sees a ray of sunshine.
The angelic soul power in her body began to operate uncontrollably at this moment, emitting waves of joyful resonance.
It was a desire and closeness that came from the deepest part of the blood, as if it had found its final destination.
She stared blankly at the smiling man on the throne, his face was impeccably handsome and his eyes were as bright as stars.
The light emanating from her body was even purer and more sacred than when her grandfather Qian Daoliu activated his angelic power.
Looking at Qian Renxue's dull yet longing expression, the smile on Long Xinghan's face became even more intense.
This is exactly the effect he wants.
His throne of the divine seal of eternity and creation, the origin of its light attribute, is far superior to the angel gods of the Douluo Continent.
For Qian Renxue, who also has the attribute of light, this attraction is fatal and is engraved in the origin of her soul.
However, in Bibi Dong's eyes, this scene became the most dangerous signal!
"what you up to?!"
Bibi Dong shouted loudly and instantly dodged in front of Qian Renxue.
Like a mother animal protecting her cub, she stared at Long Xinghan, her eyes full of vigilance and anger.
"No! I will never allow you to force Xue'er!"
The memory of being imprisoned and forced by Qianxunji is a nightmare that Bibi Dong will never be able to escape from in her life.
She would never allow her daughter to repeat her mistakes.
Even if it costs her life, she will stop it.
In her excitement, she even forgot the huge gap in strength between the two sides.
"hehe!"
Faced with Bibi Dong's fierce reaction, Long Xinghan did not get angry but instead laughed and let out a light laugh.
"Your Holiness, I think you have misunderstood again."
He shook his head and said calmly, "It's true that a gentleman loves a beautiful lady. It's also true that I have a crush on Miss Xue'er. But..."
Long Xinghan changed the subject with a hint of amusement.
"I don't have the bad taste to force anyone to do anything."
"Besides, don't you think that a marriage between us would be a good outcome for everyone?"
Marriage?
These two words were like a thunderclap, exploding simultaneously in the minds of Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue.
Bibi Dong was stunned. She had imagined countless possibilities of humiliation.
However, he did not expect that the other party would propose the relatively equal term "marriage".
Qian Renxue's pretty face turned red all the way to her ears.
She subconsciously glanced at the handsome man on the throne, then quickly lowered her head, her heart beating wildly.
That bright aura that made her feel comfortable, that face that could make any girl's heart beat, and that sentence... "a very good result"?
"I..."
Qian Renxue's lips moved.
Reason told her that this was ridiculous. They had only met once and she should refuse immediately, immediately and without hesitation.
However, when the words of refusal came to his lips, they seemed to be blocked by something and he couldn't say them.
Seeing her daughter like this, Bibi Dong's heart sank to the bottom.
She knew her daughter too well: she appeared strong and proud on the outside, but deep down she was desperately lacking in love and longing for recognition.
Whether it was strength, appearance, or that damned holy aura of light, Long Xinghan accurately hit all of Xue'er's weaknesses.
This is not coercion at all, it is heartbreaking!
The atmosphere in the hall fell into a subtle awkwardness and silence for a moment.
Bibi Dong was extremely anxious, but she was also afraid to act rashly.
Qian Renxue was in a state of confusion and lowered her head, not daring to look at anyone.
Long Xinghan still had that leisurely look on his face, sitting on the Diaoyutai, admiring the completely different expressions of the mother and daughter with great interest.
Just then—
"snort!"
A cold and majestic snort, like the sound of a huge bell, came from outside the hall without any warning, instantly breaking the silence in the hall.
Then, a voice as powerful as a mountain came rolling in, carrying with it an unquestionable anger and majesty.
"Old man! I don't agree!"