"You… what did you say?!"
Bibi Dong couldn't believe her ears when she heard Qian Daoliu's response.
Qian Daoliu's expression remained unchanged as he repeated, "I said… yes!"
"Yes? Is it true?!"
Bibi Dong stood up excitedly, seeking confirmation.
Just before, Qian Daoliu had told them not to see each other again.
"…"
Qian Daoliu didn't answer.
He was also fulfilling Qian Xunji's request.
And it seemed that Bibi Dong indeed cared a great deal about Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue.
Still, he couldn't help but remind her:
"If, one day, you can't take care of them, I'll take them back to the Worship Hall."
"No, it won't happen!"
Bibi Dong's face lit up with joy, as if she had grasped a lifeline, and she kept assuring him.
Qian Daoliu nodded in satisfaction.
"Then you prepare well. I will speak with Xiaojue."
"No, I want to speak with Jue myself!"
As soon as Qian Daoliu finished speaking, Bibi Dong immediately objected.
Following that, Bibi Dong, flustered, kept waving her hands, her words jumbled.
"No, don't. You, you talk to Jue!"
Bibi Dong looked at Qian Daoliu, even resorting to threats in her panic.
"If Jue doesn't agree...I won't be Pope anymore!"
Qian Daoliu frowned.
He nodded slightly at the somewhat irrational Bibi Dong.
"Little Jue will agree."
"Prepare well these next few days. The Pope's succession ceremony cannot afford any mistakes."
After saying this, Qian Daoliu didn't want to linger.
He turned and slowly walked away, his footsteps suddenly pausing.
He comforted, "Regarding Qian Xunji's death, I won't tell them the truth."
"But the children… perhaps they are smarter than we think."
Saying this, Qian Daoliu raised his hand and grasped the Soul-Devouring Pearl necklace on his chest.
Her expression was strange.
Qian Xunji willingly went to his death. It wasn't to create new hatred.
Instead, he wanted to completely resolve this tangled feud! "Thank... thank you, Great供奉!"
Bibi Dong's voice, laced with sobs, rang out.
Slowly, she knelt on both knees, heavily knocking her head against the ground.
"Sinner Bibi Dong!"
"I am willing to dedicate my entire life to the Martial Soul Hall! I only hope... I only hope..."
As she spoke, Bibi Dong's voice became even more choked with sobs.
"They can forgive me!"
"Do what you must."
The long voice faded with the wind.
Qian Daoliu's figure had already vanished from the spot.
After a long while.
Bibi Dong composed herself, slowly stood up, and walked toward the room. A little light flashed across her right leg.
The injuries on her body were slowly healing.
Looking at her haggard face in the mirror, her tear-streaked eyes held anticipation.
Qian Daoliu departed.
He was slowly approaching the courtyard where Qian Renxue and the others were.
The way things were developing seemed to be not much different from Qian Xunji's expectation.
The Martial Soul Hall would indeed become stronger. But he wouldn't be able to see it.
"My son, in the future, stay by my side and serve the ancestors well."
Sighs drifted in the air.
Qian Daoliu clenched the necklace around his neck, his steps no longer constrained.
With a hint of relief.
At this moment, Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue were lying on the steps, sunbathing.
Qian Renjue was at the bottom.
A book was spread over his face, and Qian Renxue was draped softly over him.
Qian Daoliu's arrival blocked some of the sunlight.
Qian Renxue, who was resting her head on Qian Renjue, noticed the shadow and frowned, opening her beautiful eyes.
"Grandfather?"
She called out in surprise, propping herself up on the fleshy cushion beneath her and slowly sitting up.
"Huh?"
A slightly drowsy Qian Renjue shook his head, and the book slipped from his grasp.
The bright light made him squint.
He raised his hand to shield his eyes, looking at Qian Daoliu.
He asked softly, "Sister, didn't Grandpa go to the Elder Hall for a meeting?"
"Heh, the meeting ended long ago."
Qian Daoliu's eyes were filled with affection.
Looking at the two children, his mood couldn't help but relax a little.
"Grandpa came over because he has something to discuss with Xiao Jue."
"Me?"
Qian Renjue rubbed his eyes and stood up, pulled along by Qian Renxue.
He walked towards the stone table in the courtyard.
Qian Renxue tugged at Qian Renjue.
She whispered to Qian Daoliu, "Grandpa, let's sit down and talk."
"Very well."
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly and sat down at the table.
In a short while.
In Qian Renxue's graceful hands, three cups of steaming tea appeared on the table.
"Thank you, Sister."
Qian Renjue accepted a cup with a smile and took a sip to refresh himself.
Qian Renxue gave him a gentle look and then produced some pastries.
She turned to Qian Daoliu.
She asked, "Grandfather, what did you want to talk to Jue about?"
Qian Daoliu sipped his hot tea, feeling a warmth spread through him.
Looking at Qian Renjue, he said, "Grandfather wants Xiao Jue to become the Saint Son of the Pope's Hall."
"Ah? Cough, cough!"
Qian Renjue was immediately shocked and suspicious.
He choked on the snack in his mouth, coughing continuously.
The surprise on Qian Renxue's face immediately vanished.
She raised her hand and patted Qian Renjue's back, then offered him some tea.
"Jue, drink some water."
"Glug—"
Qian Renjue drank the whole cup of tea and finally recovered.
Puzzled, Renjue asked, "Why would Grandpa want me to be the Saint Son? It's clearly more suitable for A-Jie."
Qian Daoliu shook his head.
He explained softly, "This was a condition put forth by your mother, and Grandpa has already agreed."
"Mother proposed it? Is Mother the Pope now?"
Renjue was taken aback.
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, "Yes, Grandpa just informed her."
"But A-Jie's martial soul is clearly..."
Renjue wanted to say something more, but Qian Renxue interrupted him.
Smiling, she stuffed the pastry into Qian Renjue's mouth.
"Jue, your sister thinks you'd be a better Saint Son."
"Grandpa thinks so too."
Qian Daoliu agreed completely.
Logically, it was indeed more suitable for Qian Renxue.
But Qian Daoliu had higher expectations for Qian Renxue.
Appropriate protection and concealment were necessary.
"Besides, if you don't become the Saint Son, your mother won't be the Pope either."
"..."
Qian Renjue remained silent, staring at Qian Daoliu, and asked strangely:
"Grandpa really agrees?"
"Of course."
Qian Daoliu's words didn't seem to be false, which eased the conflict in Qian Renjue's heart a little.
He also had an answer in his mind.
Qian Daoliu gently comforted:
"Don't worry, Xiao Jue, there's nothing serious about the martial soul."
"Yes, Mom will definitely handle it well."
Qian Renxue was very confident in Bibi Dong's methods, having deeply experienced her strength.
Regarding Qian Renjue's appointment as the Saint Son of the Pope's Hall, she naturally wholeheartedly agreed.
This would also prevent other women from taking the position.
Otherwise, it would be troublesome to reclaim it later.
Seeing that Qian Daoliu supported him, Qian Renjue didn't hesitate any further.
He stammered, "Then Grandpa, when should I report for duty?"
"Haha, don't worry, I'll let you know when the time comes."
Qian Daoliu gently rubbed Qian Renjue's head.
With the matter settled, Qian Daoliu decided to give Bibi Dong a definite answer and didn't stay long.
As he was leaving, Qian Renxue followed him out.
"Grandfather."
Qian Daoliu turned to look at her, puzzled. "Xiaoxue, is there anything else?"
Qian Renxue glanced at the clueless Qian Renjue in the courtyard.
After a moment of contemplation, she whispered, "Does Grandpa know about Dad's Usurpation Plan?"
"..."
(Already planned, won't delay cultivation.)
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