A Chance, and a Long Road Ahead

The group returned to the Worship Hall.

Bai Wanwan gave a brief greeting to Bibi Dong, who was sitting in the Main Hall, while Qian Renxue ignored her and went straight to her seat.

After greeting Bibi Dong, Bai Wanwan sat down next to Qian Renxue, took out paper and pen from her Soul Tool, and began to write while thinking.

Qian Renxue quietly watched what Bai Wanwan had written, mentally checking for any omissions or errors to make sure Bai Wanwan hadn't overlooked anything.

Soon, a Letter was finished.

Bai Wanwan checked again carefully and, finding no problems, turned her gaze to Qian Renxue.

Before Bai Wanwan could speak, Qian Renxue interjected, "Let's arrange it this way. There's no problem. Just let Xue Luochuan stabilize the situation for now, and we'll arrange the follow-up matters later."

Upon hearing this, Bai Wanwan nodded gently and said, "Okay, then I'll send someone to deliver the message back to Heaven Dou City."

Bai Wanwan put the letter she had written into an envelope, got up and walked out of the Worship Hall.

Qian Renxue's gaze followed Bai Wanwan's figure until Bai Wanwan left the Worship Hall. Only then did Qian Renxue turn her gaze away and pick up a pastry from the side to taste.

"Has something happened in Heaven Dou City?"

When do you plan to leave Spirit City?

At this moment, Bibi Dong turned her gaze to Qian Renxue and asked softly.

I won't be leaving for now.

Is there something you need?

Qian Renxue glanced at Bibi Dong, casually eating the pastry in her hand, her tone indifferent.

Although she knew that Bibi Dong had been making changes in the past year, Qian Renxue still didn't have a good impression of Bibi Dong because of her childhood experiences.

If there were a progress bar, Qian Renxue's favorability towards Bibi Dong would be at least as low as it could possibly be, if not negative.

"There's something I'd like to discuss with you privately."

Bibi Dong glanced at the entrance of the Worship Hall, emphasizing the two words, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"There are no outsiders in the Main Hall. Whatever you need to say, please speak here."

Qian Renxue's gaze swept around the Main Hall. Apart from herself and Bibi Dong, the only other people in the Main Hall were the Grand Elder Qian Daoliu, the Second Worship Golden Crocodile, the Third Offering Azure Luan, and the Fifth Elder Guangling.

As Qian Renxue herself said, there were no outsiders in the Main Hall.

"Xue'er, His Holiness the Pope has something to say to you privately, why don't you go and listen?"

Qian Daoliu offered a soft word of advice.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue glanced in Qian Daoliu's direction, a thoughtful look appearing in her eyes.

Bibi Dong remained silent, simply waiting for Qian Renxue's reply.

After a while.

Qian Renxue gave a soft "hmm," got up from her seat, and walked out of the Main Hall.

Seeing this, Bibi Dong got up from her seat and followed Qian Renxue.

Watching the two figures leave, Qian Daoliu picked up the Teacup beside him, took a small sip, and his eyes were full of calm.

"Big brother..."

Golden Crocodile looked at Qian Daoliu, as if he wanted to say something, but Qian Daoliu gently raised his hand, interrupting him.

"We have all witnessed the changes Her His Holiness the Pope has made; she has let go of the past."

"Besides, she was a woman with a tragic fate, and our Qian Family owes her something in return."

Qian Daoliu's voice was soft and calm.

Hmm~

Qian Daoliu has always felt that the Qian Family was at fault for what happened back then, and he has always felt indebted to them, a feeling that has never changed.

It is precisely because of this sense of indebtedness that he often chooses to Bibi Dong in many matters.

Otherwise, given his nearly 100 years of prestige within the Spirit Hall, if he wanted, Bibi Dong's orders as Pope wouldn't even leave the Papal Hall.

"Then, Young Master..."

Golden Crocodile asked again, but stopped mid-sentence when he saw Qian Daoliu gently shake his head.

"Isn't Xue'er also a person with a tragic fate?"

Just this once.

"From now on, I will not interfere in their affairs."

Qian Daoliu spoke softly, his tone as calm as ever.

In a sense, his granddaughter was also a person with a tragic fate.

Having lost her father at a young age, and with a strained relationship between mother and daughter, she finds herself caught in a power struggle within a close-knit community.

This is only because he was placed in the Spirit Hall, where he could keep the situation under control. Otherwise, if it were placed in an ordinary family or a powerful organization, it would definitely be a disastrous start.

Silence fell over the Main Hall.

Qian Daoliu down his Teacup, stood up from his seat, put one hand behind his back, and walked out of the Worship Hall.

On the other side...

On a somewhat dimly lit path.

Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue walked along the dimly lit path.

What are you trying to say?

Qian Renxue walked forward silently, asking in a calm tone.

"Xue'er, can you give me a chance?"

"I had my reasons before..."

Bibi Dong was interrupted by Qian Renxue halfway through her sentence.

"On what grounds?"

"Based on your claim of having your own difficulties?"

What were you doing all this time?

"When I was young, did I do anything wrong? Did I do anything that would anger both heaven and man?"

"Now you think you can easily erase everything from the past with a simple excuse? Your His Holiness the Pope, tell me, on what grounds?"

Qian Renxue turned to look at Bibi Dong beside her, but her eyes were calmer than ever before.

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong lowered her head slightly and fell silent, unsure whether she was unable to answer or didn't know how to answer.

Seeing Bibi Dong's expression, Qian Renxue stopped talking and silently walked forward.

For a moment, the atmosphere was very silent.

Not far away.

Behind an ancient tree, Bai Wanwan peeked out, quietly observing Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong's situation, a hint of contemplation appearing in her azure eyes.

After a while.

Bai Wanwan simply found a place to sit down, without intending to disturb them.

In fact, Bai Wanwan had already guessed the reason why Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue could walk side by side. However, the result was obvious: Bibi Dong's desire to repair this already broken relationship was still a long and arduous task.

Bai Wanwan will not interfere in this matter; she will let things develop naturally.

Is there anything else?

Qian Renxue, who was walking forward, suddenly stopped and asked Bibi Dong a question.

"Hmm... that's all."

Bibi Dong slowly raised her head and shook her head at Qian Renxue.

"Then I'll go back and rest."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qian Renxue turned around and walked in one direction.

Looking in the direction Qian Renxue left, Bibi Dong thought for a moment, then let out a long sigh and walked towards the Papal Hall.

Regarding Qian Renxue's reaction.

She already had a result in mind, but when she actually received it, Bibi Dong still felt a little uneasy.