"Xiao Shang...It's me!"
A gentle voice rang out as the hood was lifted.
When that familiar face was revealed before Qian Renshang, he was struck dumb, frozen in place.
Because it was his grandfather, Qian Daoliu!
Qian Daoliu's face was as if carved by a knife, with strong and distinct lines.
His eyebrows were thick and long, slightly raised, revealing an imposing aura.
His eyes were deep and unfathomable, as if they held endless wisdom and vicissitudes.
His eyes contained both love for Qian Renshang and the sternness of an elder.
His nose was straight, and his lips were tightly closed, giving him a resolute and decisive air.
Long, silver hair cascaded casually over his shoulders, swaying gently in the breeze, adding to his ethereal and otherworldly aura.
Qian Renshang's mouth gaped open, his throat seemingly blocked by something, unable to utter a single word.
Qian Daoliu—he naturally recognized him… He had seen Qian Daoliu when he was just born, and the other's appearance was firmly etched in his mind.
Furthermore, a Soul Master's memory far surpasses that of an ordinary person, so he instantly recognized Qian Daoliu.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Hall of Offerings… Qian Xunji is my child, and you… are my grandson!"
Qian Daoliu wasn't sure if Qian Renshang recognized him, so he introduced himself.
Qian Renshang pursed his lips without speaking, while Qian Daoliu's eyes showed surprise.
"You…you know me?"
He remembered only meeting Qian Renshang once, at the time of his birth.
Qian Renshang took a deep breath and answered.
"I know you... Father once told me about you!"
"That child Xunji told me about me? Then it's not surprising."
Qian Daoliu stroked his beard and chuckled, then stared at Qian Renshang and praised him again.
"I just wanted to test your current strength in the battle just now...
I must say, you are really strong now, worthy of being a child of my Qian family!"
After leaving the Hall of Offerings, Qian Daoliu went straight to Tiandou City, and after searching for a long time, he finally locked onto Qian Renshang with his powerful mental strength.
The main reason was that the other party's breakthrough aura was too conspicuous; he noticed it immediately and then used his mental power to lure Qian Renshang here for their reunion.
Faced with Qian Daoliu's praise, Qian Renshang remained silent.
A child of the Qian family… did he count?
The atmosphere was somewhat somber. Qian Daoliu sighed and looked at Qian Renshang.
"Do you know why I came here? Child…"
"No,"
Qian Renshang shook his head, Qian Daoliu explained.
"I've come here to take you back.
I've learned the truth about what happened back then.
It was our Qian family that wronged you.
We never imagined that Bibi Dong could be so vicious to you..."
"I thought she was still your mother, and even if she didn't like you, she wouldn't treat you so badly.
I never imagined that this woman would be so heartless... and I never imagined that you would be forced away by her when you were only three years old."
Qian Daoliu's eyes were full of sorrow.
"After you left, I sent people to look for you at all costs... but unfortunately, I found nothing."
"Child, I know you have resentment in your heart... but if I had known back then, I would never have let all of this happen.
It's Grandpa who's wronged you!" "
Grandpa wants to apologize to you here... on behalf of the Qian family."
As Qian Daoliu spoke, he actually bowed to Qian Renshang, a junior, to apologize.
"Child... you've suffered so much..."
"No..."
Qian Renshang finally couldn't hold back anymore and quickly supported Qian Daoliu with both hands to prevent him from bowing and apologizing.
Qian Daoliu looked up at Qian Renshang with teary eyes.
"You...you still acknowledge me as your grandfather?" "I..."
Qian Renshang opened his mouth but didn't know how to answer.
He was a complete stranger to this grandfather, having only met him once in his life.
From many people, he knew that his grandfather, Qian Daoliu, was a very upright person, and in his time, the Spirit Hall was still respected.
However...as a grandfather, Qian Renshang felt that he was an incompetent one, and he also bore responsibility for the tragedy of their Qian family.
However, right and wrong were matters for the older generation.
As a beneficiary, Qian Renshang's birth was also due to this accident, and he had no right to blame Qian Daoliu.
"Grandpa..."
Qian Renshang finally spoke softly, the old man, already over a hundred years old, burst into tears upon hearing this address.
[Sensing the extreme joy from Qian Daoliu's arrival, a special critical hit reward has been generated!]
[Congratulations, host, you have gained a ten-thousand-year increase in the age of all your soul rings, and a divinely bestowed soul ring!]
"Eh...good, good, good...you're actually willing to acknowledge me as your grandfather!
That's wonderful! I, Qian Daoliu, have a grandson again!"
Qian Daoliu was truly overjoyed. He had lived a life without regrets, his greatest regret being not protecting this little grandson.
Seeing him alive and well today, and even willing to acknowledge him, made him incredibly happy.
Qian Renshang smiled, his eyes narrowing as he looked at the old man weeping with joy.
After a long while, Qian Daoliu finally regained his composure and looked at Qian Renshang.
"Child, come back with me... I'll make up for everything you've lost."
"No, Grandpa, I'm not going back. I'm fine here."
Qian Renshang smiled gently, and Qian Daoliu was stunned.
"Why won't you come back with me... Is it because of Xiaoxue a few days ago?
I made her apologize to you personally.
That child has been spoiled since she was little; we indulge her in everything, which has led to her having this personality."
"Her heart is still kind..."
Qian Daoliu thought Qian Renshang didn't want to return because of Qian Renxue.
"I also taught the Porcupine Douluo a lesson for you... Child, if you have any complaints, tell Grandpa, and I'll help you resolve them, as long as you're willing to come back with me!"
Qian Daoliu was very excited; heaven knows how satisfied he was with Qian Renshang now.
A young seven-ring Soul Saint, and with a Soul Ring ratio of four black and three red—if he were to inherit the Angel Godhood, it would be a piece of cake.
Their Qian family might reach unimaginable prosperity!
"I do have some complaints, after all, they wanted to kill me.
But since Grandpa taught them a lesson for me, that's enough.
After all, they didn't really harm me."
"As for Qian Renxue... I'm used to it.
She's always been like this since she was little.
I'm too lazy to get angry."
Qian Renshang shook his head sincerely, and Qian Daoliu was puzzled.
"Then why don't you want to go back with Grandpa... The Spirit Hall's resources are better enough to nurture you!"
Qian Daoliu was still trying to persuade Qian Renshang when, at that moment, a beautiful figure slowly walked in from behind, her silver hair extremely eye-catching.
It was Gu Yuena.
She looked at Qian Daoliu and answered expressionlessly,
"Because he's happier and better off here... Are you satisfied with this answer?"
(End of this chapter)
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