The angel statue stood majestically in the middle of the great hall.
Qian Renxue and Qian Renjie entered by holding each others hand.
Looking at the coffin beneath the statue, Qian Renxue felt as though she was transported back in time.
She trusted that Qian Daoliu would handle everything properly and hide the cruel reality.
Qian Renjue, however, looked at the coffin with heavy steps, as if his legs were dragged by some unknown force.
Even though he had provided Qian Xunjie with sufficient means to ensure his safety, he still couldnt change anything in the end!
Seeing them, Golden Crocodile and Mighty Lion Douluo couldn't help but lower their heads.
"Grandpa, what happened to Dad?"
Qian Renjue pointed at the coffin, his eyes filled with confusion.
"Jue."
Qian Renxue called out to Qian Renjue and gently embraced him.
Even though this was the second time, the pain was no less than the first.
Seeing the two children, Qian Daoliu's eyes also reddened slightly.
He apologized, "Xiao Xue, Xiao Jue, it's Grandpa's fault. I didn't protect your father well."
Qian Renjue stared blankly, memories flooding back, with mist forming in his eyes.
"Jue, kneel."
Qian Renxue, sobbing, guided Qian Renjie to kneel slowly on the ground.
"Xiao Xue, you can rest assured. Grandpa will avenge your dad!"
Qian Renjue's eyes were filled with tears.
He didn't listen to Qian Daoliu's words but instead stared dazedly at the bloodstained sugar candy.
Why didn't Qian Xunjie eat them?
Drip!
Clear tears fell onto the sugar candy, as if trying to cleanse the bloodstains.
"Grandpa."
Qian Renjue's voice was hoarse, tears streaming down as he looked down.
For the first time, he showed a murderous intent.
"Xiao Jue, ask me anything."
Qian Daoliu was prepared to pin all the hatred on the Clear Sky Clan.
"Seven, seven days!"
Qian Renjue sobbed, even without activating his martial soul, his voice turned cold.
Under the puzzled gazes of Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue, he lifted his tear-streaked face.
His bloodshot eyes and cold tone made everyone feel uneasy.
"Can Clear Sky Clan be destroyed within seven days?"
"Jue."
Qian Renxue's voice was choked with emotion.
Seeing Qian Renjue's cold demeanor, she felt a mix of relief and fear.
She didn't want Qian Renjue to be tainted by such dirty blood.
She didn't want her brother like this.
Qian Daoliu's breathing hitched slightly.
He steadied himself, nodded heavily, though he didn't fully commit.
"Jue, Grandpa will do his best."
Turning to Azure Luan Douluo, he ordered, "Third Brother, inform the Sixth and Seventh to maximize the results within seven days!"
"Yes!"
Azure Luan Douluo nodded and immediately flew out of the hall.
"Thank you, Grandpa."
Qian Renjue didn't say much more and bowed his head again.
He knew who the true culprit was.
He also knew that Clear Sky Clan would become the head of alliance of destroying the Spirit Hall.
Qian Renjue didn't want to be a good person.
He just didn't want to see the people he cherished leave him again.
He tried to use this excuse to eliminate the hidden dangers.
But the outcome, Qian Renjue could already foresee.
After all, the so-called just cause from the outside was actually a mess that Qian Daoliu had personally created.
Clear Sky Clan was their scape-goat.
Qian Daoliu knew this best.
Perhaps out of guilt or due to an old promise, Clear Sky Clan was given a chance to recuperate.
His order didn't mean to completely destroy Clear Sky Clan.
But only make them suffer heavy loses
Qian Renjue had no time to think further, he frantically searching for the Soul Absorbing Pearl he had prepared for Qian Xunjie.
He kept searching
The cracked blood jade ring, sugar candy, and bells!
But the Soul Absorbing Pearl was nowhere to be found.
The Soul Absorbing Pearl embedded in the bell seemed to have vanished without a trace.
"Grandpa!"
Qian Renjie's voice was tinged with anxiety.
"Jue, what's wrong?"
Qian Renxue looked at the suddenly anxious Qian Renjue, confused.
"Sister, I'm fine."
Ding-ling~!
Qian Renjue picked up the bell, making a slight sound.
He asked Qian Daoliu, "Grandpa, are all of Dad's belongings here?"
"Jue, they're all here."
Qian Daoliu nodded slowly.
"All here??"
Qian Renjue murmured, kneeling on the ground, silent.
The doubts in his heart remained.
Qian Renxue gently held Qian Renjue's hand.
Their fingers interlocked.
Qian Daoliu looked at the kneeling siblings.
He gently advised, "Xiao Xue, Xiao Jue, get up and go back. I'll notify you once everything is settled."
Qian Renxue shook her head softly.
Her voice was hoarse.
"Grandpa, let us stay with Dad a little longer. He liked our company."
"Alright."
Qian Daoliu sighed helplessly.
Looking at his son in the coffin, he also felt deep guilt, thinking that he should have talked to him properly.
Gradually the hall fell into silence.
After a long time, Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue stand up while supporting each other.
They walked out of the Spirit Hall.
Both looked noticeably worn out.
Qian Renjue looked up at the blazing sun, then turned to Qian Renxue.
He said softly, "Sister, come with me down the mountain, okay?"
"I need to get something."
Qian Renxue gently hugged Qian Renjue, nodded slightly in agreement.
"Okay, I'll go with you."
Because they knelt for a long time, both of them walked with great difficulty, shivering as they headed down the mountain.
"Big Brother, they have gone down the mountain."
In the Spirit Hall, Mighty Lion Douluo reported to Qian Daoliu.
"Go, follow them."
Qian Daoliu's voice was hoarse, he was unable to trust Bibi Dong any longer.
...
In Bibi Dong's courtyard.
After Qian Daoliu left, Bibi Dong quickly got up.
She tidied herself neatly.
In the kitchen, she made the pastries that her children liked.
Carefully finishing them and arranging them neatly, she wore a weary smile.
She sat quietly under the pavilion, waiting.
Time passed.
The sun was glaring hot.
But Bibi Dong felt as though she was in an ice cave, her hands and feet cold.
Tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes.
Like a walking corpse, she stumbled along the path down the mountain.
She stood under a tree's shadow.
Motionless, staring at the distant slope, seemingly forgetting the passage of time.
Until she saw two familiar figures.
Seeing their tired faces.
Bibi Dong trembled, almost rushing out, but restrained herself,
She sobbed quietly.
Only watching them silently and she followed quietly behind.
The siblings wobbled unsteady, each step causing her heart to ache.
Her footsteps were silent
She followed them to the Pope's Palace, the place where she had personally killed Qian Xunjie.
Then, Bibi Dong suddenly stopped.
Her face turned pale.
...
In the secret room.
Qian Renxue stood by the bloodstained cold bed.
Her heart ached, eyes lost in thought.
Qian Renjue's swollen eyes carefully scanned the entire room.
Where was the Soul Absorbing Pearl?
Why didn't Qian Xunjie eat the [Phantom Sugar Candy]?
A sliver of light came through the door of the secret room.
Suddenly, a slender figure was cast a shadow on the ground
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