"I won't hide it," Qian Renjue rolled his eyes in exasperation.
"That's good. If you do find someone you like, mom can help out too," Bibi Dong smiled as she pinched Qian Renjue's cheek.
If she had known this earlier
There was no way she'd allow him to wander around aimlessly and hanging out with all sorts of people outside.
He had to bring the girl home for her to inspect, or she need to make sure that some cunning woman wouldn't trick her precious son.
Outside the Pope's Palace, Ling Yuan Douluo, who was on lookout, pricked up her ears.
The Holy Son had actually written a love letter? No wonder he had been sitting on the table for days, chewing on a pen and scribbling things.
Ling Yuan couldn't help but feel curious.
Would the Holy Son, with his personality, write something overly corny?
Qian Renjue, ignoring Bibi Dong's teasing, shifted the conversation back to the matter at hand. "Mom, just send these letters and the pills in the box to sister and let her handle the rest."
"No problem," Bibi Dong nodded.
Currently, Qian Renxue's control over Heaven Dou City was far superior to the Spirit Hall managed by Bishop Salas in the city.
"I'll go back to cultivate now, I won't disturb you anymore," Qian Renjue stood up and carefully packed the letters and pills into a box.
Inside were the Autumn Water Soul Pill for Qian Renxue, three Dragon Spirit Pills for the Dugu family, and a Kirin Golden Pill for Ye Lingling.
The Dragon Spirit Pill and the Kirin Golden Pill were made using the main ingredients of Land Golden Dragon Melon and the Beautiful Silk Tulip, respectively.
In theory, the Beautiful Silk Tulip worked best on support type spirits, but Qian Renjue wasn't sure if it could alleviate the weakness of the Nine Heart Begonia spirit.
However, whether it worked or not, Qian Renjue wasn't too concerned.
After all, marriage is a personal matter.
Whether Ye Lingling would follow through on the verbal engagement was not important to him.
If she didn't want to, this Kirin Golden Pill would simply mark the end of their bond.
If she did want to, Qian Renjue would also have to think carefully if it she was suitable.
If things always remained like present, he would have a headache.
"Alright, cultivate well. Mom will find a 100,000-year spirit ring for you in the future!" Bibi Dong smiled softly.
As the future Pope, how could he not have a 100,000-year spirit ring to back him up?
"Thank you, mom. I'll work hard," Qian Renjue smiled, standing up and walking down the steps, lightening his steps as he tossed the letter aside. He felt much lighter.
Ling Yuan Douluo also bowed to Bibi Dong and then follower Qian Renjue
Watching Qian Renjue leave, Bibi Dong's curiosity grew as she glanced at the letters on the table.
Unable to contain herself, she ordered, "Ling Yuan, stay here, I need to talk to you."
"Yes," Ling Yuan stopped her tracks, obediently waiting.
Qian Renjue didn't suspect anything and pulled out a pill to hand to her. "Sister Ling, this pill is for you."
"Ling Yuan thanks Your Highness," Lingyuan Douluo knelt down in the proper manner, accepting the Extreme Phoenix Pill, which had been refined using the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower as the main ingredient.
She believed that even if this pill didn't directly increase her cultivation, her martial spirit would definitely become much stronger or probably even evolved
"Sister Ling, I'll be leaving now," Qian Renjue said with a raised eyebrow.
"See you later, Your Highness!" Lingyuan knelt on one knee.
Qian Renjue felt helpless when he looked at her. But then, evil thought came to his heart
He reached out his hand and then pinched Ling Yuan's cheek. When everyone were stunned, he already bolted out of the hall
"Goodbye, Sister Ling."
Ling Yuan knelt there, stunned, her face turning red as she held her cheek where he had pinched her, giggling softly to herself.
Was this some sort of punishment for not listening to the Holy Son?
For a Titled Douluo like Ling Yuan, such a playful reprimand felt strangely novel and amusing.
"Lingyuan!" Bibi Dong's voice rang out.
Ling Yuan quickly snapped out of her daze, stood up, and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, your orders?"
Bibi Dong hadn't noticed Qian Renjue's little prank.
She simply picked up the sealed letter and commanded, "Nothing important, just watch the door carefully in case the Holy Son returns…"
"What?" Ling Yuan blinked in confusion.
When she looked up, she saw Bibi Dong, like a thief, carefully slicing open the seal of the letter with a small knife. Ling Yuan couldn't help but remind her, "Your Majesty, isn't this… inappopriate?"
"I-I'm just…" At this moment, even Bibi Dong, the Pope herself, felt a bit guilty in front of Ling Yuan.
She quickly gathered her authority and declared, "I'm just checking for typos for Jue, to save him from embarrassment!"
"Just watch the door! If the Holy Son finds out, I'll hold you accountable!"
Ling Yuan's face twitched.
She knew full well what Bibi Dong was doing, but of course, Bibi Dong would never admit it.
If anything were to go wrong, it would indeed fall on her.
Ling Yuan, her face a mix of emotions, had no choice but to agree. "Rest assured, Your Majesty. This matter will be known only to the heavens, the earth, you, and me."
With that, Ling Yuan resumed her post at the door, watching out.
While in truth, she was equally curious and trying to sneak a peek at the letter
Not long after, soft laughter echoed from within the hall.
The letter start out like any other letter:
[I hope this letter finds you and brings you joy.]
What followed, though, were a series of crossed-out and scribbled-over sections, barely readable but seemingly a formal introduction.
Such a sloppy love letter made Bibi Dong laugh so hard she had to rest her cheek on her hand, her eyes filled with amusement.
"Jue is still as adorable as ever."
[Miss Ye, I am grateful to the kindness of Elder Ye Renxin, who graciously gave your family's heirloom jade pendant. Our last meeting was quite unpleasant…]
"Pfft…" Bibi Dong couldn't hold back another laugh.
Even as his mother, she couldn't help but feel both anxious and embarrassed for him.
This letter is really weird!!
Outside, Ling Yuan, hearing the laughter, felt as if ants were crawling in her heart.
Her curiosity was growing uncontrollably.
Just what had the Holy Son written in that letter?
[… The jade pendant remains safe and sound. Should you need it back at any time, feel free to ask.]
[… The pills in this box will be of great benefit to you.]
[May you have peace and happiness!]
Signed: Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, Qian Renjue
"Jue is straightforward and shy, just like his usual self," Bibi Dong said, resting her chin in her hand.
Looking at all the parts Qian Renjue had crossed out and rewritten, it seemed like he was trying to strike up a conversation and get to know her, while at the same time, he was asking indirectly: Do you agree to this marriage?
Bibi Dong picked up a pen and considered revising it but eventually put it down with a helpless shake of her head.
She decided against making any changes.
"This is the real Jue. If that girl doesn't like my precious son, then she's the one who's blind."
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