Seeing the expression on Qian Renjue's face, Qian Daoliu couldn't help but feel curious.
He immediately asked, "How did it go? What did Xiao Xue say to you?"
Qian Renxue put down the letter and said, "Sister wants to find a maid with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda spirit for me to warm the bed…"
"Haha, that's a good idea!"
"Huh?!"
Qian Renjue was stunned.
Logically, shouldn't Qian Daoliu be opposing such a thing with him?
"Ahem."
Noticing Qian Renjue's strange look, Qian Daoliu realized he had misspoken.
He cleared his throat awkwardly and explained, "Xiao Xue's intention is good, but forcibly capturing someone is definitely not acceptable."
Qian Renjue rolled his eyes in resignation.
He said uncomfortably, "Grandpa, I'm not at that age yet."
"What's there to be afraid of? It won't be long. Once we capture her, developing a relationship is also a good thing. Probably, we need one for each clan??"
Regarding family matters, Qian Daoliu was very concerned and didn't see anything wrong with it.
"Grandpa."
Qian Renjue stared blankly at Qian Daoliu.
He was more enthusiastic and proactive about finding a maid than Qian Renjue himself.
He had said that forcibly capturing someone was not acceptable, but now he was talking about capturing many?
"Uh…"
Qian Daoliu just opened his mouth and immediately realized his mistake.
After a brief pause to adjust his mindset, he continued, "Xiao Xue's method is indeed inappropriate. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda sect is not an easy target. Even if we could capture someone, it would still be disgraceful."
Qian Renjue nodded in agreement.
He reminded, "Then Grandpa needs to tell sister not to engage in such meaningless activities so that it doesn't affect her current tasks."
"Tsk, how is it meaningless?"
Qian Daoliu frowned, wondering why his grandson couldn't understand.
Qian Renjue averted his gaze slightly and shrugged. "If we capture her now and I can't use her, isn't it a meaningless thing at the moment?"
"Ha ha."
Qian Daoliu smiled helplessly.
He couldn't rush such things; his grandson would understand eventually.
"However, you're right about one thing. Xiao Xue's approach is indeed problematic. I will advise her."
"That's good."
Finally ending the topic, Qian Renjue was relieved.
But Qian Daoliu didn't want to end it so quickly.
"By the way, Xiao Jue, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan recently added a female baby to their direct line. If you want her, Grandpa can personally go and negotiate."
"Grandpa! That's just a baby who has just turned one month old!"
Qian Renjue's mouth twitched slightly, and he covered his face in frustration.
If he was right, that baby should be Ning Rongrong, the future troublemaker of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
The full moon banquet Qian Renxue was attending would feature the baby as the main character.
"What's wrong with a baby? Children will eventually grow up. Grandpa is considering not just your personal matters but also the bigger picture."
Qian Daoliu's expression became serious.
"The bigger picture?"
Qian Renjue raised an eyebrow and soon thought of common tactics used by major powers to form alliances.
He couldn't help but feel some resistance.
"Yes, Grandpa has given it serious thought."
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly and gently rubbed Qian Renjue's head, with a hint of melancholy in his expression.
"According to Xiao Xue, to ensure the continent's stability, it's best to win over and combine forces. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan is undoubtedly the easiest to control."
"…"
Qian Renjue was silent.
He really couldn't see the bigger picture as well as the others in his family.
But just thinking about the other party being an unweaned baby, Qian Renjue couldn't accept it, shaking his head vigorously.
"Grandpa, let's discuss this in a few years. The situation might change."
"Ha ha, that's true."
Qian Daoliu laughed helplessly.
"Also, that baby's martial spirit hasn't even awakened yet, so her significance within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan is still uncertain."
"Yes, that's true."
Qian Renjue nodded repeatedly in agreement.
He didn't want to stay here too long, fearing that Qian Daoliu might introduce other girls to him.
"Grandpa, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving."
"Mm, go ahead."
Qian Daoliu nodded kindly.
Watching Qian Renjue's departing figure, he reminded, "Remember to wear the jade pendant Grandpa gave you wherever you go. Don't listen to Xiao Xue and keep it away."
"Got it!"
Qian Renjue raised the jade pendant behind him and shook it.
"Ah, this child should already know it's engraved with the Nine Heart Begonia, right?"
Qian Daoliu smiled slightly.
Anyway, he had arranged a marriage for Qian Renxue.
As for whether the girl from the Ye family would refuse?
He never thought about that.
As Qian Renjue's footsteps grew fainter, the entire hall fell silent.
Suddenly, a sigh was heard.
"Alas, Tang Chen, are you still on the path of pursuing the gods?"
Qian Daoliu's eyes held a mix of heaviness and nostalgia.
Thinking about Sea God Island and the missing Tang Chen, even he felt some pressure.
The Spirit Hall once sought to conquer Sea God Island.
Would they, too, have similar ideas?
The Spirit Hall was planning a grand campaign to conquer the continent.
Whether or not Tang Chen would make an appearance, there would be much bloodshed, and the worst outcome could be mutual destruction.
In such a scenario, they might still unite against external threats.
But if the Spirit Hall truly managed to sweep through the top three sects and overthrow the two great empires, their own casualties would undoubtedly be significant.
At such times, if the soul masters from Sea God Island attacked, it would be the most dangerous moment for the situation.
The continent, which was finally under control, would instantly be plunged into internal and external troubles.
The secrets of which many people didn't know, the sky limit and sea limit relationship was not as calm as they appeared to be.
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After leaving the Worship Hall, Qian Renjue headed to his residence.
He planned to accompany Qian Xunji's grave, perform some simple rituals, and do a bit of cleaning to avoid having to waste time on dusting when Qian Renxue returned for a couple of days.
In the Pope's Hall, there was an additional graceful figure standing in the center of the hall compared to usual.
Bibi Dong sat on the high platform. Hearing the footsteps outside, she shifted her gaze away from the elegant figure.
Qian Renxue entering the hall didn't require any announcement.
Bibi Dong was very familiar with his footsteps.
"Mom."
Qian Renxue quickly walked into the hall.
Just as he was about to call out "Mom," he noticed the additional figure and immediately stopped.
He slightly bowed and changed his address, softly calling out, "Teacher!"
"Mm."
Bibi Dong's eyes held a smile. She nodded slightly and said gently, "Jue, you arrived just in time. This is Spirit Kite Douluo, the new elder of the Elder Hall."
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