Listening to Qian Renjue's murmurs.
After a few whispers, there was Qian Renxue, Qian Xunji, but not her!
Bibi Dong's eyes grew hot as she slowly walked to the corner.
Beside Qian Renjue.
Looking at his face, now flushed in red, her eyes were filled with pain.
Bibi Dong couldn't help but squat down, raising her hand in a gentle caress, afraid of waking Qian Renjue.
"Sister…"
Hearing Qian Renjue's voice, with every word he spoke, Bibi Dong felt a deeper ache in her heart.
She couldn't stop herself from softly sobbing:
"Jue, mom misses you so much, really… I really miss you."
Bibi Dong knelt, covering her face and crying quietly.
She kept muttering and answering the questions Qian Renjue had asked during the day.
In the endless darkness of the Slaughter City.
Whenever she thought of someone, she thought of Qian Renjue far more than anyone else.
Bibi Dong couldn't imagine Qian Renjue's coldness.
Tears brimming in her eyes, she pleaded desperately:
"Jue, please think about mom again, just a little, okay? Not too much."
"Just a little, okay?"
"Sister… mom…"
A faint, trembling voice sounded.
It seemed Qian Renjue had heard Bibi Dong's sobs and was responding.
"Jue!"
Hearing Qian Renjue's voice made Bibi Dong lift her head.
Her red eyes were filled with surprise and joy, yet tears still slid down her cheeks.
In a hushed, excited voice, she replied, "Jue, mom is here, right here."
"Mom…"
"I'm here, I'm right here."
Bibi Dong cried and laughed, her joy of regaining him making her seem almost mad.
But soon, Bibi Dong sensed something wrong.
With panic on her face, she noticed Qian Renjue's cheeks were too red, and his teeth were chattering.
"Jue…"
"Sister… Jue is cold, it's so cold…"
Qian Renjue curled up in Qian Renxue's arms, his whole body trembling from the cold.
"Jue, what's wrong?"
Bibi Dong's tears briefly froze as she stared in panic at Qian Renjue, curled into a ball.
"Mom… Jue is cold."
"Dad…"
"Jue!"
Bibi Dong gently touched Qian Renjue's forehead, her heart racing.
He was burning hot!
The heat was at dangerous level!
In her panic, Bibi Dong wanted to call for help from outside.
But she quickly held back her voice.
Looking down at Qian Renjue, Bibi Dong couldn't help but lean down.
Her cold lips gently touched his burning cheek.
Bibi Dong's lips trembled slightly as she whispered brokenly, "Jue, I'm sorry… you'll be fine."
Bibi Dong raised her head.
She fixed her messy appearance and gently stroked Qian Renxue's soft face.
Her expression seemed somewhat dazed.
She lightly pinched and shook Qian Renxue's shoulder.
Seeing her daughter's long eyelashes flutter and sensing her uneven breathing, Bibi Dong reluctantly stroked Qian Renjue's face with a sad smile.
Then she quickly returned to her seat.
She gently sat in the spot she had left and nervously closed her eyes.
"Ugh~"
Qian Renxue raised her hand to touch her face and rubbed her eyes.
Qian Renjue's voice echoed in her ears.
"Sister…"
Qian Renxue, still half-asleep, held Qian Renjue in her arms.
"Sister is here."
She simply held him, but after a couple of touches, Qian Renxue was startled awake by the burning heat coming from Qian Renjue.
"Jue?!"
Qian Renxue opened her eyes and saw Qian Renjue trembling all over.
She was shocked!
Quickly climbing off her seat, she ran toward the door, yanking the curtain aside.
A sliver of light coming in from outside.
It was almost dawn.
Hearing the commotion behind him, Qian Xunji turned around, his face showing signs of fatigue.
"Xiao Xue, why aren't you sleeping a little longer? There's still an hour before—"
"Dad, Jue is sick! He's burning!"
Before he could finish speaking, Qian Renxue anxiously called out.
Qian Xunji's expression shifted, his fatigue disappearing instantly.
He quickly ordered Ghost Douluo: "Ghost! Stop, quickly!"
Whoosh!
Ghost Douluo pulled the reins, halting the three horses.
""Xiao Xue, bring Jue out."
Qian Xunji instructed as he jumped down from the carriage, calling out to the surroundings.
"Sixth Uncle! Seventh Uncle!"
Realizing the urgency, Qian Renxue climbed back into the carriage and lifted Qian Renjue into her arms.
Fortunately, she trained often, and Qian Renjue wasn't too heavy.
Qian Renxue easily carried him.
But then she frowned.
There seemed to be a strange scent on Qian Renjue's face… it smelled like hers?!
As Qian Renxue passed by, she gave Bibi Dong a suspicious glance.
But without pausing, she rushed Qian Renjue outside.
"Miss Xue, be careful."
Ghost Douluo lifted the curtain and kindly reminded her.
As Qian Xunji took Qian Renjue from her, two Titled Douluo, Jiang Jun and Jiang Mo, appeared beside the carriage.
"Xunji, what's wrong?"
"Sixth Uncle, it's Jue… he has a fever, his body is burning."
Qian Xunji, holding Qian Renjue in his arms, explained in a hurry.
Jiang Jun Douluo checked Qian Renjue and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Xunji, don't worry. It's not serious. He's probably just frightened, causing the fever."
"Then, please, uncles, take Jue back first. We'll follow shortly."
Qian Xunji removed his coat and carefully wrapped it around Qian Renjue.
Jiang Jun Douluo didn't object, nodding in agreement.
"Alright. Jue's condition is a bit serious, so we'll take him back first. You be careful."
"Don't worry, Sixth Uncle. We'll be back in Spirit City within an hour."
"Good. Then we'll head back first."
Jiang Jun and Jiang Mo Douluo didn't hesitate and carried Qian Renjue back to Spirit City.
Watching them leave, Qian Xunji turned back to the carriage.
"Xiao Xue, get some rest. Jue will be fine."
"Mm."
Qian Renxue returned to the carriage.
She gave Bibi Dong a suspicious glance.
Just now…
Did Bibi Dong wake her up?
"Ghost, speed up!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Smack!
Ghost Douluo urged the horses to their limit, speeding away.
Chrysanthemum Douluo, watching this, finally felt some relief.
…
Back in Spirit City.
Qian Xunji instructed Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo to escort Bibi Dong back to her residence.
Then he took Qian Renxue with him, activating his martial spirit and flying quickly toward the Worship Hall.
Following behind Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, Bibi Dong returned to the courtyard like a soulless figure.
She seemed like abandoned by the world.
The fear in Qian Renjue's eyes lingered in her mind.
But thankfully…
Qian Renjue still had her in his heart.
After dismissing Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, Bibi Dong took out a key.
As she opened the courtyard gate, a faint floral scent greeted her.
She looked up.
The once barren stone flowerbed was now filled with blooming carnations of various colors.
Even a few tri-colored carnations were among them.
Bibi Dong stared in surprise, stepping forward.
Recalling the meaning behind these flowers, the murderous aura that had surrounded her gradually dissipated under the influence of their fragrance.
She gently stroked the petals, softly whispering:
"Jue, get better soon. Don't forget mom…"
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Get ready for Bibi Dong's turnover in the next few more chapters. It will be heck a lot of sweetness inside your heart
And don't forget i'm here to rob your power stones