"Will you answer or not?"
Bibi Dong's face was cold as Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow.
"Of course... but once I'm done answering, you need to leave quickly and stop coming to see me."
Qian Renxue was also curious what Bibi Dong could possibly want to ask her about.
"Fine!"
Bibi Dong nodded and immediately said,
"I want to ask about you and that man... How did you meet Shi Bantian? How did the two of you fall in love? What exactly is his family background? And what exactly is Shi Bantian's Martial Soul?"
Bibi Dong fired off a string of questions, leaving Qian Renxue completely dumbfounded.
What was all this supposed to mean?
"Huh?"
Qian Renxue had been wondering whether something had happened at Spirit Hall. When she heard that it concerned Shi Bantian, she failed to react for a moment and cried out in confusion. Why had Bibi Dong suddenly come to gossip about her affairs?
It was like a mother-in-law questioning her future son-in-law!
Qian Renxue frowned slightly and secretly guessed that the commotion outside might have something to do with Shi Bantian. She cautiously asked,
"What do you want to know? Why bring up Bantian all of a sudden? Did you lock him up?"
"I'm only asking you some simple questions about how he deceived and took you away back then. It concerns Spirit Hall's survival, so just answer. He's perfectly fine, but he hasn't come to Spirit Hall either."
Bibi Dong spoke coldly.
"So Bantian didn't come?"
Qian Renxue's feelings were complicated. She wanted him to come rescue her so they would not have to be separated, but she also did not want Shi Bantian to come. Spirit Hall was simply too powerful... Shi Bantian could never save her. He would only be coming to his death.
"What exactly happened outside?" Qian Renxue looked at Bibi Dong, whose face remained cold.
"That's none of your concern... Just answer my questions."
Qian Renxue did have some feelings for Spirit Hall. After all, her grandfather had taught her and guided her cultivation all these years. No matter what, she was not an ungrateful person. Since it concerned Spirit Hall, she should contribute as well.
Since Shi Bantian had not come, Qian Renxue's expression turned serious as she began, "He didn't deceive me! I met him in Heaven Dou City. At the time, I was..., and then he saved me... So many things happened between us..."
Qian Renxue began telling Bibi Dong about her past with Shi Bantian. She had kept those memories buried in her heart for a very long time, yet no one had ever been willing to listen.
Now that Bibi Dong wanted to hear them, she took the chance to talk about them.
Bibi Dong listened quietly, her feelings complicated. She had never expected so much to have happened between her daughter and Shi Bantian.
From Qian Renxue's description, Shi Bantian truly did seem like a decent man.
"Anyway, Bantian treats me very well. And the things he talks about don't exist on our continent at all—they're so novel. For example, he said there are all kinds of delicious foods where he comes from, like hotpot, roujiamo, fried chicken, and so on."
"He even made them for me. I've never eaten anything so delicious anywhere on the continent!"
Qian Renxue spoke happily, her words full of the beautiful memories she had shared with Shi Bantian.
In her excitement, Qian Renxue said quite a lot. Whenever it came to Shi Bantian, her happiness was impossible to hide, and she could not help rambling on.
After listening for quite a while, Bibi Dong still had not heard what she wanted. Hamburgers and fried chicken did sound tempting, but Bibi Dong had not forgotten why she had come.
Bibi Dong coldly interrupted Qian Renxue and asked directly, "Enough. We can talk about those things later. What I want to know is, what exactly is his Martial Soul?"
Qian Renxue did not answer immediately. After thinking carefully, she asked in return,
"Didn't you say his Martial Soul was a useless plant-type Martial Soul, that his level wasn't even ten, and that he was complete trash? All I know is that his Martial Soul is called the Seven Star Gourd Vine. He can use it to grow seven flower buds that look like stars, so that's why it has that name."
"Seven Star Gourd Vine... Why has the Spirit Hall never heard of this Martial Soul?"
Bibi Dong frowned slightly, thinking that she would have to investigate the characteristics of this Martial Soul after she returned.
"Do you have any more information about Shi Bantian... For example, does he have a second Martial Soul or something?"
Bibi Dong asked again, and Qian Renxue finally became angry after being pressed so relentlessly.
"Can't you investigate him yourself? You didn't agree when I wanted to be with him before... and now you're asking me this!"
"I don't want to say anything more... Get out!"
Bibi Dong's questioning was obviously malicious. Qian Renxue was completely disheartened.
"You..."
Bibi Dong was furious. She had originally intended to give a final hint about Shi Hao, but now she decided to forget it. She would investigate Shi Hao's matter herself.
As for Shi Bantian... she could investigate him later. At worst, she could simply send someone to capture the man and bring him back to Spirit Hall for study.
She immediately said coldly, "Enough, enough. I don't want to hear about that trash anymore either. Focus on cultivating properly."
Bibi Dong's words were like a bucket of icy water poured over Qian Renxue's head. Qian Renxue instantly exploded. "You were the one who came to ask me, and now you say you don't want to listen. Don't tell me you came here on purpose to mock me."
"Good. It's best if you think that way!" Bibi Dong stared sharply at Qian Renxue. After throwing out those words, her figure swiftly vanished from the spot.
Qian Renxue stared in the direction Bibi Dong had left, an indescribable emotion rising in her heart.
Bibi Dong's words struck Qian Renxue's heart like a heavy hammer, plunging her into deep thought.
She knew full well how high Bibi Dong's expectations and demands were, but she also felt an impossible-to-ignore pressure, leaving her deeply conflicted.
Bibi Dong's figure gradually disappeared into the distance, but Qian Renxue's gaze remained fixed in that direction, as though she wanted to etch Bibi Dong's retreating back deep into her mind.
She knew that she had to work even harder to surpass Bibi Dong and ultimately leave this place openly and honestly to be with Bantian.
At that moment, Qian Renxue made up her mind to prove her strength and determination through her actions.
"Bantian... wait for me."
Qian Daoliu suddenly appeared at that moment. Seeing the mother and daughter arguing again gave him a headache.
He could only comfort Qian Renxue. "Xiao Xue, just focus on cultivating. She is, after all, the Pope of Spirit Hall, so naturally her thoughts are on Spirit Hall. Don't blame her."
After leaving those words behind, Qian Daoliu suddenly chased after Bibi Dong and stopped her.
Bibi Dong was somewhat surprised. She was just about to speak when Qian Daoliu beat her to it, his face suddenly turning grave.
"Does that child have something to do with Xiao Xue?"
Bibi Dong was shocked and nearly blurted out instinctively,
"How did you know?"
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