The sun set in the west.
The Papal Palace, the Worship Hall,
and the entire Martial Soul City below the mountain had already made preparations for tomorrow.
Qian Xunji's coffin already had its lid in place.
Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue were wiping down the sides of the coffin.
Then, they knelt on the ground, waiting quietly.
Night deepened.
Da-da!
Footsteps sounded outside.
Following that, the Golden Crocodile Douluo's voice rang out, questioning.
"Elder Brother, how is it?"
There was no response.
The Golden Crocodile Douluo continued, "Elder Brother, Xiaoxue and Xiaojue are inside."
Thud. The steady footsteps became hesitant, heavy.
A middle-aged man with golden hair and golden eyes.
He entered the great hall.
Qian Renjue and Qian Renxue both turned their heads.
Gazing at the somewhat travel-worn figure.
They greeted in unison:
"Grandfather!"
"Xue, Jue."
Qian Daoliu responded softly.
His eyes held both weariness and a hint of apology as he slowly approached the two children.
Kneeling in the middle.
He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
Just raised her hand and gently stroked their hair.
Qian Renxue didn't ask; she had anticipated the outcome.
Perhaps Tang Hao or Tang San... already had the divine sense of Asura dwelling within them.
Picking up the Gunbai on the ground, Qian Renxue gently fanned Qian Daoliu. Qian Renjue poured the brewed tea and presented it to Qian Daoliu.
"Grandpa, drink tea."
"..."
Looking at the brother and sister before him, Qian Daoliu felt a pang of inexplicable heartache.
His hands trembled slightly.
Holding the hot tea Qian Renjue offered, guilt welled up in her eyes.
A lump formed in her throat, causing a painful swelling sensation.
"Xue'er, Jue'er, it's Grandfather's fault. Grandfather has failed you both."
"Grandfather, that's not true. It's not your fault."
Qian Renxue gently shook her head.
Qian Daoliu had already done so much, even sacrificing his life in the end.
It was she who owed Qian Daoliu a debt.
Qian Renjue nodded slightly.
Comforted, he said, "You're right, Sister. Grandpa has been tired for so long; he should rest properly."
"Heh."
Qian Daoliu seemed to laugh at himself.
Accompanied by the siblings, he quietly sipped the hot tea in his hand.
He didn't know how long it had been… …since he'd felt this sense of powerlessness.
Golden Crocodile Douluo slowly approached, respectfully asking: "Big Brother, is it time to close the coffin?"
"…"
Qian Daoliu's hand paused.
After a moment of contemplation, he said in a low voice, "I will handle it personally later."
"Yes."
Golden Crocodile Douluo didn't say anything more and slowly exited the hall.
Qian Daoliu looked at Qian Xunji in the coffin.
He was having a hard time breathing.
"Xue'er, Jue'er, it's getting late. Go back and rest first."
"Understood, Grandfather."
Qian Renxue put down the Gunbai in her hand and slowly stood up.
Qian Renjue pointed at the bell, the ring, and the blood-red candy on the ground.
He asked Qian Daoliu, "Grandpa, can my sister and I take these things with us?"
"Of course you can."
Qian Daoliu glanced at them and nodded seriously.
It was good to keep a memento or two.
"Thank you, Grandpa."
Qian Renjue said, then reached up to take off the necklace he was wearing.
Meanwhile, Qian Renxue reached out and picked up all the items on the ground.
Qian Renjue hung the Soul-Snatching Pearl necklace around Qian Daoliu's neck.
"Grandpa, this is also something Dad left behind."
Qian Daoliu suddenly felt a palpitation.
He looked at the golden orb on his chest with some confusion.
"Don't be too sad, Grandpa. Goodbye."
Qian Renxue waved to Qian Daoliu, then led Qian Renjue out of the hall.
"I really am a failure."
A bitter smile appeared on Qian Daoliu's face.
Unbeknownst to them, Qian Renxue had lit incense beneath the coffin.
It was made from the pollen of the Resurrection Flower.
On the way back to their residence.
Qian Renxue held Qian Renjue's small hand.
She asked, "Jue, do you think… Grandpa will succeed?"
"He definitely will."
Qian Renjue nodded firmly.
Looking at the shooting stars in the night sky, he couldn't help but turn his head.
He looked in the direction of the Clear Sky Sect.
Qian Renjue's eyes held a trace of worry, and his purple pupils seemed to see Bibi Dong wielding her twin sickles, a result of Qian Xunji's death.
In the past few days, Qian Renjue had a new guess. Perhaps, it was Qian Xunji himself who had given up the chance to live.
Otherwise, Qian Renjue couldn't figure out why he hadn't taken the [Void Concealment Candy].
Inside the Worship Hall.
There wasn't a single sound, only Qian Daoliu's steady breathing.
No one knew when.
Qian Daoliu was already leaning against the coffin, seemingly seated, yet also as if asleep.
The Soul-Snatching Pearl on his chest, which bore a golden halo,
suddenly began to flicker.
Strands of white mist were slowly drawn into Qian Daoliu's body.
The sun was shining brightly.
It seemed like an ordinary morning.
Qian Daoliu stood blankly in front of the Worship Hall, his mind somewhat muddled.
Before he could collect himself,
it was as if the sun blazed overhead.
"Dad."
A voice that hadn't been heard in days echoed in his ears.
Qian Daoliu quickly looked up.
That familiar figure was standing at the top of the Worship Hall, bathed in brilliant light.
"Jir!"
Qian Daoliu's eyes widened.
He asked in surprise: "You… you're still alive?"
Qian Xunji laughed heartily:
"Hahaha, Dad, have you gone senile? I'm already a goner."
"Then, then what's going on?!"
Qian Daoliu raised his hand to cover his eyes.
He wouldn't mistake the heat within this holy light.
Qian Xunji sat casually on top.
His eyes were filled with smugness.
But he didn't intend to tell the truth, teasing, "Of course, it's because I missed you."
"You bastard! You, you're talking nonsense…"
Qian Daoliu's face darkened.
The thought that it might have been an illusion, just moments ago, vanished completely.
Still so infuriating!
"Tsk, can't you just say a few less harsh words?"
Qian Xunji shook his head helplessly.
Then, he waved his hand.
He said with a sense of relief: "Forget it, forget it. Go ahead and curse me, you won't have the chance in the future."
Whoosh!
Qian Xunji's figure flashed.
Having arrived beside Qian Daoliu, he placed a hand on his shoulder.
With a serious expression, he said, "However, I must make something clear beforehand."
"If you scold me, you can't scold my son or daughter anymore."
Qian Daoliu looked at the lively face before him, his eyes red.
He snorted coldly.
"Why would I scold them?"
"You never know. You didn't scold me when I was little, but it was different when I grew up."
Qian Xunji released his hand, smiling as he wagged his finger.
He immediately turned around and slowly walked towards the grass in front of the Worship Hall.
Qian Daoliu watched his back and followed silently.
Qian Xunji sat on the grass and patted the ground beside him.
Turning his head, he said with a smile: "Old man, we don't have much time, let's have a good chat."
As his voice fell.
Qian Xunji looked up at the sun in the sky and lay comfortably on the grass.
Watching Qian Daoliu sit down beside him.
He asked with a smile: "Old man, do you think people can only see themselves clearly when they die?"
"How would I know!"
Qian Daoliu clenched his fist and shook his head.
"Haha… Right. You haven't died before. I have more experience with that, I suppose."
Qian Xunji rested his hands behind his head, chuckling. Then, his expression slowly darkened.
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