"..."
Hearing that Qian Daoliu had already arranged for people to attack the Clear Sky School, Ye Tian didn't ask any more questions.
He already knew the outcome.
Whether it was due to a guilty conscience or his promise to Tang Chen, Qian Daoliu would leave a path of survival for the Clear Sky School.
Just like Qian Xunji, he didn't even understand the principle of cutting the weeds and pulling up the roots.
If one were to say that Qian Xunji wasn't evil enough...
Then Qian Daoliu and his dead son were the exact opposite.
One could only say...
There was a reason why Spirit Hall would eventually meet its demise.
Even setting aside the interference from those beings who looked down upon the mortal world, it wasn't without cause.
After all, from top to bottom, from old to young, throughout two generations of Popes, two generations of Saintesses, and two generations of Judgment Elders... not a single one of them was qualified.
They were all easily influenced by personal feelings, making decisions they would regret in the future.
With one link connecting to the next, one generation after another, it would be a miracle if Spirit Hall didn't fall. If even one of them had been a bit more rational, their defeat wouldn't have been so miserable.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Ye Tian stood, panting, in front of a small, single-story courtyard.
Jin Yue'er collapsed directly onto the ground, gasping for air.
"Aiyah, I'm exhausted."
Jin Yue'er swallowed what little saliva she had left. She pointed at the courtyard in front of her and urged, "Ye Tian, hurry up and go in. Sister Xue prefers to be alone with you."
She wasn't completely oblivious. She had noticed Qian Renxue waking up early for several days. And every time she returned, she carried the Pill Fragrance from Ye Tian's body.
"Alright! Thank you for your hard work. Take a good rest."
Ye Tian nodded. He bent down slightly and handed her a bottle of Marrow Cleansing Pills and a bottle of Bright Soul Nourishing Pills.
But to Ye Tian's surprise, Jin Yue'er actually pushed away the forty pills before her.
"Take my share to coax Sister Xue..."
"Heh."
Hearing this, Ye Tian couldn't help but smile. He hadn't expected Jin Yue'er to be so serious about what she had just said.
However, Ye Tian still placed the two bottles into Jin Yue'er's pocket, gently tugged her braid, and said with a smile, "Just take them. I'm not short on these."
"Don't play with my hair!" Jin Yue'er glared at Ye Tian, annoyed.
"Why not?" Ye Tian didn't stop, instead saying matter-of-factly, "If there's ever a time you need to comfort me, just let me play with your hair."
"No way!" Jin Yue'er covered her head and lay down on the ground.
Ye Tian stood up, shrugged, composed himself, and turned to walk into the courtyard.
Jin Yue'er rolled onto her side, watching Ye Tian's back. She gently tugged her own Sky-Piercing Braid, a little curious. What if she changed her hairstyle in the future? Could she let Ye Tian play with something else? Like her feet or her butt? It seemed like that would be quite ticklish for her, too.
A different kind of blush appeared on Jin Yue'er's face, which was already flushed from the long run.
Ye Tian had already walked into the house. After a quick look around, he found the bedroom and knocked on the door.
Before long, a voice choked with sobs came from inside.
"Yue'er, I already told you! I don't want to go to Wisteria Residence! If you want to go, go by yourself!"
"..."
Ye Tian sighed. Before, Jin Yue'er was the companion; now she had become the one taking the lead.
Without thinking further, Ye Tian pushed the door open.
He soon saw a quilt that had fallen to the floor and a figure lying face down on the bed, her shoulders trembling slightly from sobbing. Her feet were dirty; she hadn't worn shoes since last night.
"..."
Hearing the door open, Qian Renxue lifted her head and looked back. Seeing Ye Tian's figure, she couldn't help but freeze.
As her eyelashes trembled and a tear rolled down, she could finally be sure. She hadn't seen wrong. Even if she had, the Pill Fragrance she smelled could never be mistaken!
"Little Xue."
Ye Tian strode forward, his eyes filled with concern.
With a swish, Qian Renxue stood up directly on the quilt.
Her golden hair was messy, her pristine white dress was stained, her fair face was haggard, and within her reddened eye sockets, her purple eyes, washed by tears, looked like shattered glass.
Reflecting Ye Tian's image, she looked at him, and her small mouth immediately puckered as tears streamed down uncontrollably.
"Little Xue, are you alright?"
"Father..."
Faced with Ye Tian's question, Qian Renxue's face was full of grievance. She called out numbly.
Then, she flew towards Ye Tian, crashing straight into his arms.
Thump!
Ye Tian's body shook, and he staggered back two steps. Even though the impact hurt, he held the girl in his arms tightly.
Qian Renxue's cries rang out once more.
"Ye Tian!"
"Father... I don't have a father anymore!"
Qian Renxue hugged Ye Tian tightly, squeezing into his embrace and pressing against his chest, unable to stop herself from wailing.
"Yes, I know. I've known for a long time."
Ye Tian gently patted Qian Renxue's back and stroked the back of her head. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I'm so sorry."
"No, I don't blame you!"
Qian Renxue shook her head frantically, biting her pink lip, her voice filled with mournful self-reproach.
"It's me, I was too stupid! I didn't understand what you meant sooner, I kept holding on to a sliver of hope... Ugh, I shouldn't have hesitated!"
Qian Renxue closed her eyes, tears and snot streaming down her face.
"..."
Ye Tian was taken aback. He hadn't expected Qian Renxue to attribute the fault to herself. Perhaps, due to her status, she couldn't voice her resentment even if she hated Bi Bi Dong.
"Little Xue, this isn't your fault. Neither of us can change the past. You don't need to blame yourself so much."
Ye Tian held the sobbing Qian Renxue. Recalling the script he had prepared long ago, he spoke according to his original plan. "I once read in some obscure texts that legendary god-level experts, those above rank 100, possess the powerful ability to resurrect the dead. There might still be a chance for everything."
Hearing Ye Tian's world-shattering words, Qian Renxue's still-sobbing body suddenly trembled violently.
Qian Renxue looked up blankly at Ye Tian. "Ye Tian, what did you say?"
"I said, the dead can be brought back to life!"
Ye Tian held Qian Renxue's tear-soaked, cold face, stared into her shattered Purple Eyes, and repeated himself solemnly.
In truth, Ye Tian wasn't sure if Qian Xunji could be resurrected. He didn't know how much of Qian Xunji's soul Bi Bi Dong had devoured, nor did he know if the sliver of a remnant soul Qian Xunji might have luckily left behind had already been reincarnated.
After all, the souls of Poseidon, Tang Chen, and even Huo Yuhao's mother had been intercepted by two successive Sea Gods after their deaths, before they could reincarnate.
But regardless of whether it was possible, this statement could indeed comfort the current Qian Renxue. It might even motivate her to strive harder and become a god sooner!
Even if resurrection proved impossible in the end, enough time would have passed to wash away the sorrow.
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