Outmaneuvering Her

Little Yu Xi remained silent for a long while. At last, he took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.

"Mm, I'm willing. Qian Yuxi greets Grandpa!"

Hearing Little Yu Xi's affirmative reply, Qian Daoliu was overjoyed. The displeasure of having his disciple stolen by Radiant Feather Douluo vanished completely as he laughed heartily. "Good, good! Little Xue, from now on, you two won't need to be so reserved in front of this old man anymore, hahaha..."

Qian Renxue looked a little embarrassed, but she was even more delighted. Radiant Feather Douluo, on the other hand, was deeply depressed, yet he did not dare utter a word of objection.

"Grand Elder! Grand Elder!!"

At that moment, an urgent call came from outside the hall. The four of them looked toward the sound and saw a pale-blue figure riding a massive green bird as he flew over in great haste.

"Azure Luan?" Radiant Feather Douluo looked at the newcomer with slight confusion. He was Spirit Hall's Third Elder, a level ninety-seven Peak Douluo, Azure Luan.

Whoosh!

Qian Daoliu looked at him and frowned. "Azure Luan, you came in such a panic. Did something major happen?"

"Grand Elder, the Pope and Ju Gui have both suffered severe injuries. They've just returned!"

"What?!" The three of them were truly shocked, and Qian Yuxi cried out along with them.

It's happening. I have to warn that hardheaded Pope—he absolutely has to watch out for that crazy disciple of his!

Watch out... Mom?

Qian Renxue clearly heard his voice. She suddenly turned to look at Qian Yuxi, a trace of confusion flashing through her eyes. "Little Brother Yu Xi?"

"Ah? What is it, Sister?" Qian Yuxi raised his head with an utterly blank look.

Sister, how are you still this calm? That hardheaded father of yours is about to d...

"Come, let's go see Father!" Qian Renxue grabbed Qian Yuxi, activated Martial Soul Possession, and flew toward the Pope's Palace.

Before long, Snake Lance Douluo and Thorn Blood Douluo stood guard outside the infirmary. Upon seeing the five of them arrive, they hurriedly dropped to their knees in greeting.

"Get to the point. How is Xunji?" Qian Daoliu had no desire for idle talk.

"Reporting to Grand Elder, His Holiness the Pope's condition has temporarily stabilized. However, it will take at least a year for him to fully recover."

"Good. You've worked hard."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue shoved open the door and rushed inside. She saw Qian Xunji lying on the bed with his eyes tightly shut, two or three bloody wounds across his forehead, and his chest caved in by several centimeters. Three healing Soul Masters at the Spirit Douluo level stood nearby, continuously releasing soul skills.

Ju Gui, meanwhile, sat cross-legged on the bed, circulating their Soul Power to recover from their injuries. Each of them was attended by a healing Soul Master at the Spirit Saint level.

"Father, Father, Xue'er is here! Open your eyes and look at Xue'er!" Qian Renxue cried as she clutched her father's hand.

Hearing his daughter's voice, Qian Xunji woke up and comforted her. "Little Xue... Father is fine. It's only a severe injury. A year of rest will be enough."

Qian Xunji laboriously raised his hand and stroked Qian Renxue's little head.

"Little Xue, don't disturb Father while he recovers. Let Father rest for a while first..."

But Qian Renxue still lay on Qian Xunji and refused to leave. "Father, Xue'er doesn't want to go. Xue'er wants to stay here with you."

Seeing this, Qian Daoliu soothed his granddaughter as well. "Little Xue, your father needs peace and quiet to recover. Be good. Go out with Little Brother Yu Xi first."

"Yu Xi, take your sister back first. Let her calm down."

"Mm, alright, Grandpa."

Qian Yuxi could only pull Qian Renxue outside. Before leaving, he tugged on Qian Daoliu's shoulder, signaling for him to crouch down.

Then he softly whispered seven words into Qian Daoliu's ear. "Watch out for the Pope's disciple."

Qian Daoliu sensed a trace of danger. His eyes narrowed slightly, but he still nodded.

Qian Xunji saw this and heard the way his father addressed the little fellow. The corner of his mouth twitched. "Father, you couldn't possibly..."

"Mm, Xunji, you have no idea just how monstrously gifted that child Yu Xi is..."

Inside the infirmary, father and son discussed Qian Yuxi. When Qian Xunji heard about Radiant Feather taking him as a disciple and Qian Daoliu taking him as a grandson, his face filled with admiration as well.

"That's fine too. Little Xue has been lonely and friendless for nine years. Having a little brother to grow up with isn't a bad thing. Besides, this child is indeed qualified to remain in Spirit Hall."

Qian Daoliu nodded, then continued, "Oh, right. Before Little Yu Xi left just now, he asked me to pass something on to you."

"What is it?"

"Watch out for your disciple."

Saintess Hall.

Upon receiving the report from a guard, Bibi Dong laughed wildly. "Hehehe... Qian Xunji, you have this day too. Nine years... do you know how I spent these nine years?!

"If it hadn't been for you back then, I might have long since been living a happy life with Little Gang... You were the one who personally tore Little Gang and me apart. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for revenge. Come to think of it, I should properly thank Tang Hao. If it weren't for him, I might not have had the chance to take revenge..."

Rakshasa God's Trial, First Trial: kill a member of the Angel Clan and devour their soul.

This was her greatest secret since returning from Slaughter City six years ago. No one knew that she had obtained the Rakshasa God's inheritance in Slaughter City. Once she completed all nine divine trials, she could become a god at level one hundred, a deity invincible in this world!

"Qian Xunji, Qian Xunji, it seems even the gods want you dead. Let your disciple properly repay your kindness..."

At this moment, Qian Yuxi had just pulled Qian Renxue out of the infirmary, while Snake Lance Douluo and Stingray Douluo were still guarding the door.

His eyes darted around before Qian Yuxi called out, "Seniors."

Snake Lance Douluo lowered his head and looked at the Young Master and the little fellow. He replied indifferently, "Little one, what is it?"

"Senior, if His Holiness the Pope's disciple comes later, please remember: no matter what, do not let her approach the Pope!"

Snake Lance Douluo froze and instinctively asked, "Why?"

Why? She's planning to kill your Pope, and you're still asking me why?

Mom wants to kill Father?!

Qian Renxue seemed to have heard something utterly horrifying, and her expression changed dramatically in an instant.

Seeing that the Young Master's expression was off, Stingray Douluo hurriedly asked, "Young Master, are you feeling unwell? Don't worry. With us standing guard, nothing will happen to His Holiness the Pope."

Qian Renxue shook her head. She secretly glanced at Qian Yuxi beside her, clenched her pearly teeth, and said, "Listen to him. Under no circumstances may anyone except my grandfather and me approach my father. If Father says he doesn't want to be disturbed, you must still guard him in secret!"

"...Yes!"

Though the Young Master was young, they were loyal to Spirit Hall and loyal to the Angel Clan. Besides, there was nothing improper about this order.

Xue'er really is smart. We've gotten the drop on her this time. Now Bibi Dong is guaranteed to fail after all her efforts! I seriously don't understand it. With the boss severely injured, something this huge, not a single Titled Douluo was guarding him. Is that hardheaded Pope confident that no one would dare, or is everyone else confident that no one would dare? This is ridiculous!

I've warned them again and again this time. If you two still can't protect that poor sucker, just resign from Spirit Hall already. I need to find an excuse to go out and have some fun with Master too. I really can't carry you all anymore!