Bibi Dong looked calmly at Qian Renxue. She did not feel much affection for this "bastard child." No—rather, she loathed everything connected to Qian Xunji.
But now, she needed Qian Renxue's strength. So long as she could gain the Elder Palace's full support, what did it matter if she forced herself to like Qian Renxue?
As for the affection between mother and daughter? Heh...
Qian Renxue frowned. She understood what Bibi Dong meant.
The Elder Palace was to support Bibi Dong, and then the two of them would reconcile. They could still be mother and daughter.
If the Elder Palace did not support her... then their relationship would likely grow even colder.
Qian Renxue was instantly caught in a dilemma.
Seeing this, Long Jie kept his eyes lowered and stepped forward at once. "Teacher, in my opinion, Spirit Hall does not need the strength of Douluo Palace or the Elder Palace at all if it wishes to unify the continent!"
"Oh? What are your thoughts?"
Bibi Dong glanced meaningfully at Long Jie. She wanted to see what this bargain disciple of hers could possibly say.
Even Qian Renxue could not suppress her curiosity and looked at Long Jie a few more times. At the same time, warmth rose in her heart. Long Jie had spoken up now because he clearly did not want to put her in a difficult position.
What a considerate fellow...
Unaware of the two women's thoughts, Long Jie bowed toward the Pope above before slowly taking out a Storm Pear Blossom Needle. He had seized it from Tang San last time.
"Teacher, this is the Storm Pear Blossom Needle. I took it from the Tang Family Traitor, Tang San. Its power is extremely terrifying. Even an ordinary Soul Saint could be shot to death if caught