Lu Yuan Returns

Papal Hall, Bibi Dong sat high on the Pope throne, a slight smile playing on her lips, her beautiful face radiating an irrepressible joy. Just moments before, she had received news that her beloved disciple had returned to Spirit City.

This made Bibi Dong, who hadn't seen him for over a year, feel a surge of joy.

More than a year has passed, and I wonder how Xiao Yuan is doing. Has he become even more handsome and mature?

Bibi Dong thought to herself.

"Send someone to summon Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, and Zhu Zhuqing!" Bibi Dong said softly from her seat on the Pope throne.

A year has passed, and these three girls must be missing their precious disciple terribly.

Even Qian Renxue, who had been lurking in the Heaven Dou, took the time to rush back to the Spirit Hall when the year was about to end, just to see Lu Yuan.

Now that Lu Yuan is back, it's time to let these girls see him and make them happy.

"Yes, Your His Holiness the Pope!" Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded slightly, then went down to give instructions to the Temple Knight.

A moment later!

Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, and Zhu Zhuqing entered the Papal Hall one after another.

"Teacher, did you call us here for something?" Hu Liena's voice rang out as soon as they entered the Papal Hall, but Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhuqing remained silent.

Zhu Zhuqing usually doesn't speak up unless out of respect, because she's not that close to Bibi Dong, and because she's quiet and shy.

Qian Renxue looked at Bibi Dong calmly, her eyes filled with a hint of stubbornness. She still harbored resentment towards Bibi Dong. Although Lu Yuan had tried to comfort her, the hatred that had been hidden in her heart for so many years was not so easy to erase.

Therefore, it's unrealistic to expect her to greet Bibi Dong first.

The fact that she was allowed to enter the Papal Hall as instructed was already a sign of respect for Bibi Dong.

Looking at the three women below, Bibi Dong glanced around and finally fixed her gaze on Hu Liena, smiling slightly, "I have some good news to tell you."

"What good news?" Hu Liena asked. "Is there news about my junior brother?"

Hu Liena's face showed Sisi anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhuqing's gazes involuntarily turned to Bibi Dong.

"Yes, according to our scouts, Xiao Yuan has entered Spirit City today and will probably return to the Papal Hall soon," Bibi Dong said.

Upon hearing this, the three women's eyes lit up with intense light, and a deep joy welled up on their pretty faces.

"Teacher, are you serious? Junior brother is back?" Hu Liena's eyes widened, her pretty face full of smiles, as if she had become more energetic in an instant.

"It's true, he's heading towards the Papal Hall!" Bibi Dong said with a light laugh.

"Is that so? That's wonderful!" Hu Liena murmured softly, her eyes slightly red. You naughty junior brother, it's been a year, you're finally back. Do you know how much your senior sister has missed you?

"Xiao Yuan is back!" A flicker of emotion crossed Qian Renxue's watery golden eyes, her gaze softening and filled with deep affection.

"You're finally back!" Zhu Zhuqing gently touched her chest with her jade-like hand, her big eyes glistening with tears. She had waited a year, and he had finally returned.

Seeing the excited expressions of the three girls below, Bibi Dong couldn't help but smile slightly. Sure enough, her precious disciple still had great charm.

"Your His Holiness the Pope, Young Master Yuan requests an audience!" Just then, a Temple Knight rushed into the hall, knelt on one knee, and loudly announced.

"Let him in!" Bibi Dong said softly.

"Yes, Your His Holiness the Pope!" the Temple Knight replied and withdrew.

A short while later, Lu Yuan, dressed in white, stepped into the main hall, followed by Ma Xiaotao, dressed in red.

"Teacher, I'm back!" As soon as Lu Yuan entered the main hall, he bowed to Bibi Dong.

"Yes, it's good that you're back!" Bibi Dong nodded gently, a slight smile on her face.

Looking at her beloved disciple, who was still handsome yet had matured a bit, Bibi Dong nodded secretly. Her disciple was truly becoming more and more outstanding, which made her feel proud.

"Junior brother!" Lu Yuan had just finished bowing and stood up when a fragrant breeze suddenly wafted over, and a soft, delicate body rushed into his arms.

Hu Liena clung tightly to Lu Yuan 'Lu Yuan neck with both hands, her long, white legs wrapped around his body like an octopus, and her beautiful, slightly bewitching fox eyes were filled with tears.

She stared blankly at Lu Yuan, tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Senior Sister!" Looking at the lovely girl in his arms, Lu Yuan couldn't help but reach out and hug her waist tightly, calling out softly.

"Junior brother, I missed you so much! I was so worried about you after hearing what happened to you. Thankfully, you're finally back safe and sound." Hu Liena looked straight at Lu Yuan, her eyes filled with deep affection.

"Senior sister, you've had a tough year!" Looking at Hu Liena's tear-streaked face, Lu Yuan couldn't help but sigh softly, his tone gentle. He could imagine that Hu Liena must have had a very difficult year, after all, she was someone he would miss even for a moment when she was away from him.

Moreover, after a year, Hu Liena must have been deeply in love with him.

"It's not hard. As long as you come back safely, I'll be content. Junior brother, do you know how happy I am to see you today?" Hu Liena suddenly grinned, a hearty laugh, but the sight of her tear-streaked face gave it an odd appearance.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan smiled slightly, put his left arm around Hu Liena's waist, and withdrew his right hand to wipe away the tear stains on Hu Liena's face with his sleeve.

Lu Yuan's movements were very gentle. Feeling the softness in Lu Yuan's hands, Hu Liena closed her eyes comfortably, with an expression of enjoyment on her face.

After wiping away her tears, Hu Liena's smooth and pretty face was fully revealed, and she looked much prettier.

Lu Yuan gently pinched Hu Liena's cheek, smiled slightly, and said, "Senior sister, come down first. Zhu Qing and Xue'er are still watching."

"Okay, I know!" She pouted somewhat reluctantly; she hadn't had enough hugs yet!

However, thinking that Zhu Zhuqing and Qian Renxue had also not seen their junior brother for a year, they were probably just as anxious as he was.

So Hu Liena reluctantly loosened her arms from tightly holding Lu Yuan. Let them get close for now; after all, her junior brother must be mine tonight.

Hu Liena thought to herself.