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Inside the Pope's Hall
Qian Renjue felt a refreshing coolness the moment he stepped in.
Bibi Dong's purple eyes softened, though she frowned slightly after sensing the residual soul power fluctuations on him.
In the hall stood two familiar figures, and Qian Renjue greeted them with a smile, "Good morning, Grandpa Ghost, Sister Chrysanthemum."
"Greetings to the Holy Son," Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed slightly.
They held deep respect for him and still harbored guilt for their past failures.
Standing behind Qian Renjue, Ling Yuan Douluo bit her lip when she heard him call Chrysanthemum Douluo "sister," glaring him resentfully.
"Mom, I've just broken through level 50," Qian Renjue announced as he quickly ascended the steps, approaching Bibi Dong, who sat on the high platform.
Ling Yuan Douluo remained below, greeting Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.
"What are you doing, Jue? Are you showing off?" Bibi Dong's voice turned stern as she noticed his martial soul being released.
She urged him, "Put away your martial soul, don't show off unnecessarily."
"Mom, did you see it clearly?" Qian Renjue smiled and withdrew his black-winged angel martial soul.
He casually sat on the Pope's throne beside Bibi Dong, prompting the three elders below to lower their heads.
They knew this was a family matter they shouldn't interfere with.
"Did you forget what you promised me, Mom?" Qian Renjue reminded gently, "You said I can go to the Sunset Forest to hunt for a soul ring when I broke through."
Bibi Dong squinted her eyes slightly, gently holding Qian Renjue's sweat-drenched face.
Stroking it softly, a hint of possessiveness appeared in her gaze.
"You want to leave your mom that badly?" she asked.
Qian Renjue, looking innocent, replied, "How is that possible? I just want to visit sister and, at the same time, hunt for a soul ring. I'll come back soon, I promise."
Smiling, Qian Renjue hugged Bibi Dong's slender waist and said softly, "I'll even bring you a gift that you'll love."
"As long as it's from you, Mom will love anything," Bibi Dong chuckled, leaning into his embrace, visibly relaxed.
"Does that mean you agree?" Qian Renjue asked excitedly.
"After so many requests, how could Mom refuse?" Bibi Dong laughed gently, hugging her son and reminding him, "But make sure to come back quickly. Don't make me worry."
Qian Renjue smiled. Finally, he could leave Spirit City and see the outside world!
Bibi Dong's face softened as she suggested, "Shall I send the three elders with you for protection?"
"What?!" Qian Renjue's face twitched in surprise. "Mom, that's not necessary. Don't forget, sister already has two elders with her."
"Hmm, that's true," Bibi Dong agreed, giving him a playful look. "But I'm still worried about you."
"Thanks, Mom," Qian Renjue responded, kissing her cheek lightly.
Bibi Dong smiled, then returned to her serious demeanor.
She instructed Ling Yuan Douluo, "You will accompany the Holy Son to the Sunset Forest for the soul hunt. If anyone dares to disrespect or harm him, kill them."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Ling Yuan Douluo answered, unbothered by the harsh order.
She saw it as her duty—after all, the Holy Son must never be under danger.
Qian Renjue stayed silent, already accustomed to this level of protection.
Even if Bibi Dong didn't say it, his sister Qian Renxue certainly would.
"Now, sit with Mom for a while," Bibi Dong said, resting her head on his shoulder.
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In Bibi Dong's courtyard, Hu Liena was sitting at Qian Renjue's study desk, sucking on a pacifier, her eyes fixed on the courtyard gate.
Even though she was already nine, she still didn't want to give up the pacifier—it belonged to her senior brother.
On the windowsill sat a small, soft Soft-Boned Rabbit, less than twenty centimeters tall. It was cutely licking the leaves of the Blue Silver Emperor potted plant, savoring its natural fragrance mixed with the scent of the Holy Son.
The pink-eyed rabbit made a sound: "Squeak squeak!
(Little grass, can I have another leaf? If you don't respond, I'll take it as a yes!)
As it opened its mouth to take a bite, the Blue Silver Emperor's leaves suddenly grew, pushing the little rogue rabbit away with glowing golden veins.
"Squeak!"
The rabbit screamed, but the Blue Silver Emperor didn't relent and flicked the rabbit away with its leaves.
"Ouch!" The rabbit screamed, jumping onto Hu Liena's head, making her a little angry.
"Stupid rabbit, were you trying to steal food again?"
"Squeak squeak!"
(I wasn't stealing, I was eating right in front of you!)
Hu Liena didn't bother with the rabbit's sounds anymore
Noticing Qian Renjue's return, her face lit up with joy, and she looked towards the collar she had prepared on the table, her cheeks reddening with anticipation.
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At the courtyard gate, Ling Yuan Douluo handed Qian Renjue his clothes back, teasingly saying, "Your Highness, next time don't call Chrysanthemum Douluo as 'sister' in front of me. I don't want to be his sister."
"Uh, I'll be careful next time," Qian Renjue replied, embarrassed, laughing awkwardly.
He had called Chrysanthemum Douluo "sister" for so long that it had become a habit, and with his appearance, it didn't feel inappropriate.
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