"Three days and three nights?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu frowned.
"Are you sure?"
"Of course. Tang Hao was so enraged that he immediately started with the Great Sumeru Hammer."
Qian Xunji was also puzzled.
He often brought his two trusted aides with him—how could he suddenly fail to subdue even Tang Hao?
Qian Daoliu's frown deepened.
He reached out and placed his hand on Qian Xunji's chest, slowly probing inward with his spiritual energy.
Aside from some residual traces of the God of Slaughter Domain...
Nothing else was detected.
However, what intrigued Qian Daoliu was how stubborn those killing intent remnants were.
Even he had to expend some effort to cleanse them.
"Hmph! Regardless, with losses like this, carelessness must have been a factor!"
"Stop making excuses."
Qian Daoliu's voice grew even more stern.
Then, he abruptly changed the subject.
Gazing meaningfully at Qian Xunji, he spoke with grave seriousness, "Even within Spirit Hall City, you must not let your guard down! Especially at a time like this..."
"..."
Qian Xunji was momentarily stunned, asking in confusion, "Old man, what are you talking about? With just the two of us here, can't you speak plainly?"
"Ah—"
Qian Daoliu let out a long sigh.
Withdrawing his hand, he rubbed his temples. When would he no longer have to worry about this troublemaker? He was already grown up...
Resigned,
Qian Daoliu decided to be more direct.
"I respect your decision. Do you want to come with me to the Hall of Worship to recuperate, or stay in the Papal Hall, which she is temporarily managing?"
"So it's about Dong'er..."
Qian Xunji realized belatedly. Staring at the ceiling, he didn't answer directly.
Instead, he asked,
"What about Little Xue? Has Dong'er's attitude toward her changed?"
"According to Little Xue, she's become a bit easier to approach..."
Qian Daoliu frowned.
With just that one question, he knew—this troublemaker was still holding onto false hope!
"Ah~"
"What a pity. That 100,000-Year Soul Beast ended up benefiting Tang Hao for nothing."
"Now it'll be harder to explain things to Dong'er..."
Qian Xunji felt somewhat melancholy.
Neither father nor son was overly concerned about the losses.
For Qian Daoliu, even if the Papal Hall were handed over to Bi Bi Dong, he wouldn't worry much. After all, the Hall of Worship was the true pillar of Spirit Hall and the Qian Family.
And Qian Xunji naturally understood this as well.
Besides, they now had a treasure like Ye Tian, a Support-type Soul Master!
If he steadily developed Spirit Hall's strength...
He could still reign supreme!
"Hmph! I advise you to be more cautious. I don't want to outlive my own son."
Qian Daoliu stood up, clasping his hands behind his back.
"You won't outlive me... cough! cough!"
Qian Xunji coughed, the fiery pain inside him twisting his smile.
Looking at Qian Daoliu, he teased,
"I don't see any white hair on you, old man. We're both blondes..."
"Impudent! Silence!"
Qian Daoliu was furious.
Their hair color was a blessing from the angel—how could he call it "blonde"?
"Hmph! Think it over carefully. Don't gamble with your life. I'll go bring Little Xue to see you now."
Qian Daoliu snorted coldly and headed outside.
He couldn't stand being around this rebellious son for another moment. It would be best if Qian Xunji took his words to heart.
"I'll give it proper thought once I see Dong'er."
Qian Xunji's voice echoed in the chamber.
He knew...
The secret chamber and the healing-type Soul Masters were all arranged by Bi Bi Dong.
Given his recent return,
if Bi Bi Dong intended to harm him, a slight manipulation could have ended him on the spot.
Qian Xunji shook his head gently.
He still needed to meet Bi Bi Dong before making a decision.
If Dong'er showed any intention to mend their relationship, moving to the Hall of Worship might complicate things.
——
Wisteria Residence.
Bi Bi Dong had already packed the chicken soup and, without returning to her room,
left Wisteria Residence carrying the soup.
She glanced back at the tightly shut windows before hurrying toward the Papal Hall.
At this hour,
that child should have been taken there by Qian Daoliu as well, right?
That would save her from having to put on separate acts.
"..."
Inside the room.
Ye Tian had already set aside all distractions, sitting cross-legged on the bed to cultivate.
As for Hu Liena,
she occasionally opened her eyes to look at Ye Tian.
She was curious
about what had caused her big brother Ye Tian to argue with Bi Bi Dong earlier.
"Ye Tian! Nana—I'm here!"
Shortly after Bi Bi Dong left, Jin Yue'er burst into Wisteria Residence.
Shouting at the top of her lungs,
"Brother, it's Sister Yue'er," Hu Liena reminded him. Ye Tian, eyes closed, nodded.
"Mm, I heard her."
Soon,
Ye Tian and Hu Liena stepped out of the room and saw Jin Yue'er, who seemed as lively and unrestrained as ever.
The major events in Spirit Hall City
had not affected her in the slightest.
Dressed in a black short-sleeve and a silver mandarin jacket, her laughter revealed small canine teeth, radiating an extremely cheerful and carefree spirit.
As soon as they met, Jin Yue'er rushed toward Ye Tian.
"Ye Tian! Quick, I really want the medicine!"
"Tch, if you crash into me like that again, I'll toss you aside."
Ye Tian caught Jin Yue'er in a full embrace.
His arms wrapped around her slender legs, his face pressed against her chest—
finally, a faint smile appeared on his face.
Now,
Ye Tian could only feel relaxed and happy around Jin Yue'er.
"Hmph, you can't shake me off!"
Jin Yue'er tightened her arms around Ye Tian's neck.
"Do you want it or not?"
Ye Tian said impatiently.
"Yes!"
Jin Yue'er understood Ye Tian's meaning—if she wanted it, she had to behave.
Immediately, she set her feet on the ground and released him.
"Huh?"
At that moment, Hu Liena, who had been about to laugh, let out a surprised sound. Her gaze shifted toward the staircase as she couldn't help but ask:
"Sister Yue'er, why didn't Sister Xue come?"
"I don't know either. Grand Elder took Sister Xue to the Papal Hall, it seems. Looks like something urgent came up~"
Hearing this,
Ye Tian raised an eyebrow; he seemed to understand why Bi Bi Dong had prepared the chicken soup.
Hu Liena was somewhat surprised.
"Sister Xue went to the Papal Hall too?"
"What's wrong?"
Jin Yue'er blinked her eyes.
"Teacher also went to the Papal Hall and even made chicken soup~ I could smell it, and it seemed like she added a lot of herbs too."
Hu Liena sniffed the air, even more curious.
"..."
Ye Tian shot Hu Liena a sidelong glance and raised his hand to summon his Martial Soul.
"Alright! I'll make an exception and treat you both to bird eggs…"
"Bird eggs? What bird eggs?"
Jin Yue'er's eyes lit up as she looked at Ye Tian, already starting to swallow her saliva.
She had already spotted the two glowing Spirit Rings.
——
"Holy Maiden!"
A greeting sounded outside the secret chamber of the Papal Hall.
Not long after, a graceful figure carrying chicken soup appeared in the chamber.
Bi Bi Dong looked at the figure seated by the bedside,
As she gently massaged Qian Xunji's arm, Qian Renxue couldn't help but think of Ye Tian.
"Hmm?"
Hearing the movement, Qian Renxue turned her head, her eyes immediately lighting up with pleasant surprise. She almost instinctively wanted to call out "Mom," but remembering Ye Tian's warning, she restrained herself from being too forward and instead called out softly, "Sister."
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