Watching the red-robed bishop leave, Bibi Dong finally realized it was getting late.
She turned and instructed:
"Chrysanthemum, are the things that the Holy Son needs ready?"
"Your Majesty, everything is prepared," Chrysanthemum Douluo responded gracefully with a slight bow.
"Then send breakfast along with it. Don't make Jue wait too long," Bibi Dong's eyes softened, and her tone was filled with indulgence.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will handle it immediately," Chrysanthemum Douluo agreed and promptly left the hall.
Delivering meals to the Holy Son wasn't something new for him and Ghost Douluo.
Over the years, Qian Renjue was the first Holy Son in the Pope's Hall to receive such special treatment—having meals delivered by titled douluo.
However, they didn't mind it at all.
Holy Son?
Hu Liena, sitting nearby, looked curious.
"Nana, sit here for a moment. Later, I'll take you to meet your senior brother," Bibi Dong said.
"Senior Brother?"
Hu Liena blinked in confusion.
"Yes," Bibi Dong nodded, her tone carrying a trace of pride. "Your senior brother is the Holy Son of the Pope's Hall. You must show respect when you meet him."
"Nana understands," Hu Liena nodded earnestly. It was clear that her teacher was very fond of her senior brother.
Filled with curiosity about Qian Renjue, Hu Liena sat at the edge of the nearby steps, pulled out a pacifier, and began sucking on it.
"Hmm?" Bibi Dong was taken aback for a moment, but then she smiled, remembering what Qian Renjue was like when he was younger. It made sense now.
…
In the courtyard, sunlight filled the entire space.
After his bath and breakfast, Qian Renjue was sitting at the table with a mortar in hand, grinding medicinal herbs.
One side of the table was covered with various herbs and minerals, while on the other side sat a potted plant—a Blue Silver Emperor.
Beside the pot lay a soaking wet pink rabbit, motionless. If not for its faint breathing, one might think it was dead.
Ever since Qian Renjue confirmed its gender and gave it a thorough wash, the Soft Bone Rabbit had become dispirited, as if it had been forced to do something without its permission
"Pfft!" Qian Renjue chuckled and flipped the rabbit over to make sure it dried evenly in the sun. "Is a 100,000-year-old soul beast really this fragile? Just a bath and its nearly died?" He rolled his eyes in exasperation.
At his words, the rabbit twitched but didn't move.
Shaking his head, Qian Renjue tossed a mineral into the mortar and began crushing it into the mixture with a pestle, his face filled with satisfaction. "Fortunately, the ingredients for this plant cultivation liquid aren't too hard to find. Everything's coming together."
Time flew by.
After over an hour of mixing, Qian Renjue finally finished preparing the solution and added a bit of clear water, releasing a fresh, invigorating fragrance throughout the courtyard.
"Squeak!"
The rabbit stirred, and even the Blue Silver Emperor's sprouts began to sway gently.
"Finally, just one more step!" Qian Renjue stood up, stretching with a sense of accomplishment.
The Soft Bone Rabbit sniffed at the green liquid, eyes gleaming with a hint of desire.
But when it saw the leftover minerals, it shook its head in disdain.
(Hmph! I thought it was something good, but no way Xiao Wu going to eat rocks!)
As the rabbit glared at him, filled with resentment and shame, Qian Renjue ignored it.
He pricked his finger and let a few drops of his blood fall into the mixture.
In an instant, the green liquid, filled with life, transformed into a vibrant red.
It became a pool of dazzling, blood-red liquid.
"Success!" Qian Renjue, overjoyed, cradled the mortar.
With this liquid, he could cultivate the Blue Silver Emperor into his personal servant, making Tang San's awakening of bloodline become impossible.
Without hesitation, he poured some of the blood-red cultivation liquid into the flower pot.
Instead of soaking into the soil, it gathered around the roots of the Blue Silver Emperor, causing the sprout to grow visibly.
In no time, the sprout turned into a ten-centimeter-tall plant, with a blue body and golden veins, releasing a pleasant fragrance.
"Squeak!" The Soft Bone Rabbit exclaimed in amazement, then quickly turned hungry when it looked at Blue Silver Emperor.
(Hmph! Stupid human, this will serve as punishment for insulting sister Xiao Wu!)
Before Qian Renjue could react, the rabbit leaped onto the flowerpot and bit down on the Blue Silver Emperor, cutting it in half.
"Stupid rabbit!" Qian Renjue's face darkened, and he swiftly grabbed the rabbit by the neck. "If you eat it, I'll chop you up and make stew! Let go!"
Qian Renjue's grip tightened as his face filled with cold anger.
"Squeak!" The rabbit yelped, and Qian Renjue tossed it aside, sending it rolling across the ground several times.
"Squeak!"
The rabbit lay flat, glaring at him with gritted teeth and digging its hind legs into the ground, but when it saw the bloodthirsty glint in his eyes, its defiance vanished. It whimpered quietly.
"I'm not joking! If it dies, I'll chop you into eight pieces!" Qian Renjue said coldly, furrowing his brow.
The rabbit, now trembling with fear, recalled how he had mistreated it before.
"Squeak!"
It screeched in frustration and, without a second thought, bolted out of the courtyard, muttering angrily to itself.
(A broken plant? Xiao Wu doesn't care about it! Stupid human, I won't let you get away with this!)
Qian Renjue paid no attention to it. He knew it couldn't escape his grasp.
Looking up at the sky, he realized it was almost lunchtime.
"Phew..." He let out a long breath and quickly tidied up his things, ready to head out when something landed on his shoulder with a thud.
A pink ball of fur hit the ground, yelping in pain.
They locked eyes for a moment. The rabbit looked both embarrassed and furious before turning away, sulking.
"How stupid can you be?" Qian Renjue rolled his eyes and left the room.
"Squeak!" (You're the stupid one, foolish human!)
The rabbit protested loudly, shaking with anger.
Glancing at the Blue Silver Emperor but remembering Qian Renjue's chilling words, it didn't dare act out and hurriedly chased after him. (Wait for me, stupid human!)
The golden-haired boy started running, followed closely by a flustered pink shadow. The rabbit stumbled and rolled down the hill, screeching as it went.
"Haha! Stupid rabbit!" Qian Renjue laughed heartily, picking up the dizzy rabbit by the scruff and carrying it toward Bibi Dong's courtyard.
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