*Slap!
* Enraged, Qian Daoliu slapped Qian Renxue across the face.
"You hit me?"
Qian Renxue looked at Qian Daoliu in disbelief, covering her face.
Qian Daoliu angrily cursed,"You deserve it!!"
"Where did you get all this twisted logic… Just because you want to win over Bibi Dong's maternal love, you've gone mad?
You can't even tolerate your own brother!"
"Qian Renxue!?!
Are you crazy?"
Qian Daoliu was furious at the ridiculous reasons Qian Renxue had given.
Was that even a reason?
"That's right! I'm crazy!?"
Qian Renxue also panicked, standing up and glaring angrily at Qian Daoliu.
"But you all drove me mad... Our whole family is insane, a sinner.
Do you really think I don't know what kind of relationship Dad and Mom have?"
"Qian Renshang is indeed superfluous... because even I am.
We are all mistakes, we shouldn't have been born into this world!!"
Qian Renxue painfully exposed her deepest wound.
That wound was that she was born because Bibi Dong was raped by Qian Xunji!
"You... you actually knew?"
Qian Daoliu's expression changed drastically, his tone becoming unnatural.
Qian Renxue shouted angrily through her tears.
"I've always known... Did you think you could hide it from me forever?"
"Xiaoxue..."
Qian Daoliu's tone began to waver, because the matter of Bibi Dong and Qian Xunji was one of the biggest mistakes of his life.
He, Qian Daoliu, had always strived to have a clear conscience, but this was the only thing he felt deeply guilty about.
"You're all the ones who drove me crazy... Do you know how I spent those three years as a child?
There was no one I could rely on... What am I supposed to do?"
"I can only crave my mother's love... My life needs a goal, otherwise I simply can't live!"
Qian Renxue did indeed crave Bibi Dong's love as a child, but her later stubbornness stemmed from other reasons.
Her father, Qian Xunji, died, and she learned the truth of what happened back then.
She understood that her birth wasn't a mistake... She was lost and confused about life.
She needed a direction, a goal, and regardless of whether that goal was right or wrong, she would steadfastly pursue it.
She wanted to gain Bibi Dong's love, and then hate Qian Renshang… that was her goal, her direction in life!
Seeing Qian Renxue's anguish, Qian Daoliu knew how twisted her heart was.
Yes… this was the karma created by their elders.
What right did he have to blame Qian Renxue?
"Qian Jun… take good care of Xiaoxue, I'm going outside."
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, instructed Qian Jun Douluo, and then stepped out of the Hall of Offerings, arriving at a mountain peak.
"I have to go see that child… see if I can salvage anything?"
Qian Daoliu finally decided to go find Qian Renshang himself; he wanted to see his grandson who had been missing for many years!
Whoosh!
Qian Daoliu transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky, heading straight for Tian Dou City!
…
…
At the same time! Qian Renshang followed closely behind Meng Shenji into the palace.
Upon entering, the sight before him was breathtaking.
The Heavenly Dou Palace truly lived up to its reputation as one of the most luxurious places on the entire Douluo Continent; everywhere one looked was resplendent and magnificent.
The exquisitely carved pavilions and towers, the ingeniously crafted artificial mountains and gardens, and the dazzling jewels adorning the buildings were all awe-inspiring.
Finally, led by Meng Shenji, Qian Renshang and Gu Yuena passed through numerous corridors and arrived at the grand hall.
Upon entering, they found a large group of nobles already gathered there.
These people were all dressed in magnificent attire, adorned with dazzling jewels, whispering and conversing amongst themselves, creating a somewhat solemn atmosphere.
At the highest point of the hall, on the incomparably luxurious throne, sat a person.
This person wore a bright yellow dragon robe, a dazzling crown, and had a dignified face with deep, penetrating eyes, exuding an awe-inspiring regal aura.
If nothing unexpected happens, this person is Emperor Xueye!
"Your Majesty, I have brought Qian Renshang and Gu Yuena here!"
Meng Shenji bowed and stepped aside, and Emperor Xueye then raised his eyes to examine Gu Yuena and Qian Renshang!
The focus is on Qian Renshang!
"Truly a handsome man! A six-ring Soul Emperor battling a Title Douluo… If Meng Shenji and the others hadn't told me, I would have found it hard to believe such a being existed!" "
Qian Renshang… you are truly strong!"
Emperor Xueye praised him with a smile from the outset.
Qian Renshang smiled but didn't reply.
Emperor Xueye quickly looked at Gu Yuena beside him.
His expression was somewhat complicated, because he had met Gu Yuena before, and had even considered her as his Crown Princess.
But… fate had played a cruel trick; his Crown Prince was long gone, replaced by the Spirit Hall.
Emperor Xueye exchanged pleasantries with Qian Renshang and Gu Yuena for a while, as was customary.
"Your Majesty… if there is anything you need, please speak now?
I am in a bit of a hurry."
Qian Renshang suddenly interrupted Emperor Xueye's pleasantries; he had no interest in listening to such meaningless things!
His voice fell!
The entire hall fell silent for a moment, and many people cast surprised glances at Qian Renshang.
How arrogant!
This young man!
This is the imperial palace of the Heavenly Dou Empire, and sitting there is one of the most powerful men on the entire continent!
However, after considering Qian Renshang's talent and achievements, they fell silent again.
This kid certainly had the right to be arrogant!
"Haha… indeed, heroes have always emerged from among the young.
A youthful spirit, a pure heart, very good, very good."
Emperor Xueye was taken aback, but as an emperor, he quickly adjusted his tone, ceasing his verbal sparring.
"It's like this, gentlemen... Regarding last night's internal strife, on behalf of the entire Heaven Dou Empire, I thank you.
Without your intervention, I can't even imagine the terrifying consequences." "
One reason I summoned you here is to bestow rewards!"
"Due to your outstanding contributions this time, on behalf of the Heaven Dou Empire, I am making an exception and granting you and Miss Gu Yuena the title of First-Class Dukes, hereditary.
You can freely choose your fiefdoms; any city except Heaven Dou City and the five major cities is yours to choose from!"
Emperor Xue Ye took a deep breath and continued.
"Furthermore, I can also allow you to select a Soul Bone from the Imperial Treasury!?"
The words fell!
The entire audience was shocked!
Countless princes and ministers stared wide-eyed in astonishment.
They had expected Emperor Xue Ye's rewards to be generous, but they hadn't anticipated such generosity!
As everyone knows, in the Douluo Continent, besides true strength, there is something else that is particularly important: status!
The Empire divides nobles into Barons, Viscounts, Earls, Marquises, and Dukes!
Barons are the lowest rank, and Dukes are the highest!
(End of Chapter)
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