Leaving Heaven Dou City for Spirit Hall

That night, Dugu Bo was waiting for him in the courtyard, with a bundle at his feet and a wine jug in his hand.

Lin Chen casually sat down in a chair, smiling as he asked, "Have you made the arrangements for my funeral? We're leaving tomorrow."

"Of course it's all arranged." Dugu Bo took a swig of wine, a smile spreading across his face. "I've already spoken to Yan Yan. There won't be any problems keeping her in Heaven Dou City. She's my only granddaughter; I can't let her die like this."

"You really are a granddaughter slave," Lin Chen shook his head and teased with a smile.

Dugu Bo glared at him, then quickly changed the subject, saying, "Let's not talk about that now. Are you really planning to go to the Spirit Hall with Qian Renxue?"

Lin Chen nodded and said matter-of-factly, "Of course, otherwise why would I stay here?"

"The Spirit Hall is not like Heaven Dou City," Dugu Bo said seriously. "Qian Daoliu is unfathomable, and the Spirit Hall has countless Titled Douluos."

"Remember to keep a low profile when you get there, and don't cause me any trouble."

Lin Chen leaned back in his chair and said nonchalantly, "I know, I promise I won't cause any trouble. I'm a very low-key person."

"Hmph, you think you can be low-key?" Dugu Bo snorted, said nothing more, and just took another gulp of wine.

The next morning, at the Heaven Dou City.

A low-key yet luxurious carriage stopped at the city gate. Qian Renxue had changed out of her Dragon Robe and was now dressed in casual clothes, her long golden hair cascading down her shoulders.

Standing beside her were Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo, while Qian Jun Douluo and the others had already returned to the Spirit Hall to report.

Qian Renxue smiled and nodded to Lin Chen, saying, "You've arrived quite punctually."

"You've already agreed on a time, how could I possibly be late?" Lin Chen walked up to her and casually lifted the carriage curtain to peek inside.

The carriage was more spacious than any he had ridden in in Heaven Dou City. The interior was cushioned, with a teapot and a box of pastries in the corner, and blackout bamboo blinds hanging on the windows. It was clearly the work of Qian Renxue.

"Get in the carriage." Qian Renxue put away the book in her hand and got into the carriage first.

Lin Chen got into the carriage, Dugu Bo sat on the carriage shaft to drive, and Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo sat on either side of the carriage. The group slowly drove out of the North Gate of Heaven Dou City.

The carriage slowly drove out of Heaven Dou City, heading north along the Official Road.

Lin Chen lifted the carriage curtain and looked back; the outline of Heaven Dou City gradually shrank in the morning light.

The flags on the city walls, the pedestrians on the streets, and the pavilions in the palace gradually receded to the edge of the field of vision, eventually disappearing at the horizon.

Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong sat upright behind her desk, a stack of reports in front of her.

Ghost Douluo stood to the lower end, bowing slightly as he respectfully presented a secret letter. "Your Pope Hall, this is the latest news from the Heaven Dou Empire."

Bibi Dong took the secret letter, opened it, and scanned it. The letter was very detailed.

The above details Qian Renxue's entire scheme in Heaven Dou City, including poisoning Xue Ye, attacking the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the final news of Qian Renxue's ascension to the throne.

After reading it, Bibi Dong placed the secret letter on the corner of the table, her expression remaining calm.

Bibi Dong said expressionlessly, "Qian Renxue is quite capable. I thought it would take her another ten years to bring Heaven Dou City under her control, but it seems I underestimated her."

Ghost Douluo bowed slightly and calmly said, "Qian Renxue's Nation-Stealing Plan was indeed carried out cleanly and efficiently, encountering almost no resistance within the Heaven Dou Empire."

"After the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was labeled as a traitor, no other forces within the Heaven Dou Imperial Family stood up to oppose her, and even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect completely sided with her."

Bibi Dong nodded, then casually picked up the secret letter, glanced at it again, and asked coldly, "I remember Qian Daoliu sent three Titled Douluos to Heaven Dou City, right?"

Ghost Douluo nodded and said, "His Pope Hall is right. The Great Enshrined has dispatched two Elders, Qian Jun and Jiang Mo, as well as Elder Demon Bear, to help Qian Renxue."

"Three Titled Douluos?" Bibi Dong shook her head, her tone devoid of emotion. "He's certainly willing to do that."

Ghost Douluo was silent for a moment, then spoke in a low voice, "Hasn't the Great Enshrined always valued his granddaughter?"

Bibi Dong closed the secret letter, a gloomy look crossing her face. "Of course he values her. After all, Qian Renxue has Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, is a direct descendant of the Qian Family, and is the rightful heir to the Spirit Hall. If I were him, I would value her very much too."

Ghost Douluo lowered his head and did not reply.

Bibi Dong stood up, walked to the window, casually glanced at the scenery outside, and said in a cold voice, "When will Qian Renxue arrive?"

Ghost Douluo said in a deep voice, "According to the message, they will be back in about half a month."

Bibi Dong nodded and looked out the window in silence for a few moments.

"After she returned, the dynamics of the Spirit Hall changed."

Bibi Dong suddenly spoke, her tone icy. "The Heaven Dou Empire is already in her hands. She's returning with this achievement. What do you think she'll do?"

Ghost Douluo considered his words carefully before hesitatingly saying, "Qian Renxue is the rightful heir of the Spirit Hall, so her return is natural."

"Naturally, we're here to take what's rightfully hers." Bibi Dong interrupted him, turning around to look coldly at Ghost Douluo. "She's the Young Master of the Spirit Hall, the granddaughter of Qian Daoliu."

"She has the Heaven Dou Empire at her disposal, as well as the support of the Offering Hall. Do you think that after she returns, she will be content to be a Young Master, or will she want more?"

Ghost Douluo lowered his head and did not answer the question.

Bibi Dong didn't expect him to answer. Instead, she sat down behind her desk and picked up another report to read.

"Pass down the order to Spirit City to prepare for her arrival," Bibi Dong said calmly. "After all, she is the Young Master of our Spirit Hall; the proper pomp and circumstance cannot be lacking."

"Yes." Ghost Douluo nodded, then turned and left the Pope Hall.

After Ghost Douluo left, Bibi Dong leaned back in her chair and remained silent for a long time.

Outside the window, dusk gradually settled over Spirit City, and the lights in the Pope Hall lit up one by one, illuminating the entire hall.

"Qian Renxue... you came back this time just to kick me off the Pope, didn't you? I'd like to see how you plan to do it."

Bibi Dong looked out the window coldly, her gaze suddenly sharpening. There was not a trace of tenderness for her daughter in her eyes, only indifference.