Qian Renxue Joins the Peerless Beauty Group, Mother and Daughter Clash

Pedestrians on the street turned their heads one after another; some were so stunned that the steamed buns in their hands dropped to the ground.

Some bumped into roadside stalls, drawing curses from the vendors.

A child tugged at his mother's sleeve, pointing at the trio's retreating backs and asking, "Mom, why does that big brother have two big sisters?" before being dragged away with his mouth covered.

Lu Jiuyuan walked on without changing his expression, as if he were completely oblivious to those gazes.

Lu Xueqi's expression was also calm, cold as frost, her eyes fixed straight ahead.

Jin Ping'er wore a smile on her lips like a fox that had stolen a chicken, glancing at Lu Jiuyuan from time to time, her eyes filled with unconcealable joy.

"Husband, that restaurant ahead looks pretty good."

"Mm."

"I want to eat sweet and sour fish."

"Okay."

"I also want to eat osmanthus cake."

"Okay."

"And I also—"

"You order, I'll pay."

Jin Ping'er's eyes curved into crescents as she smiled, leaning her face against his shoulder and rubbing against it.

Lu Xueqi watched this scene from the other side, saying nothing, only gripping Lu Jiuyuan's hand a little tighter.

Lu Jiuyuan felt the pressure on his hand and glanced at her.

She was looking straight ahead with a calm expression, but the corners of her mouth were slightly curled.

The three walked into the restaurant and sat down at a window seat on the second floor.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the table and the three of them.

Jin Ping'er took the menu and ordered, rattling off seven or eight dishes in one breath, leaving the waiter unable to keep up with his notes.

Lu Xueqi sat opposite Lu Jiuyuan, drinking tea quietly and occasionally lifting her eyes to look at him.

Lu Jiuyuan leaned back in his chair, the notification for the Peerless Beauty Group flashing incessantly, his mouth twitching slightly.

Women are truly terrifying; they can chat so much!

He tapped it open to see 999+ messages!!!

[Qian Renxue has joined the Peerless Beauty Group!]

[Yan Lingji: Welcome, newcomer! (????)]

[Mai Shiranui: Welcome, welcome~ Which world is our new member from?]

[Zi Nu: Welcome, newcomer!!!]

[Yun Yun: Finally, a newcomer! Welcome!]

[Medusa: Welcome!]

[Feng Qing'er: Newcomer, post a photo! Post a photo!]

The messages scrolled up a few lines, followed by an eerie silence.

The silence lasted for about ten seconds, like the calm before a storm.

Then, Qian Renxue sent her first message.

[Qian Renxue: @Bibi Dong Yo, isn't this the Pope of Spirit Hall? How about that, even in a group like this, I find your presence?]

Bibi Dong's reply came very quickly, so fast it was as if she had been waiting in front of the screen all along.

[Bibi Dong: @Qian Renxue I certainly didn't expect that you would have the qualifications to enter this group.

What's the matter? Can't stay in the Heaven Dou Empire anymore, so you ran to a place like this to seek attention?]

The group went silent instantly.

The "Welcome" sticker Yan Lingji had just sent still hung on the screen, appearing exceptionally awkward.

Then, messages poured out like a breached dam.

[Qian Renxue: No matter how incompetent I am, I'm still better than some people who are glamorous on the surface but can't even tolerate their own daughter in private. Tell me, Pope, isn't that right?]

[Bibi Dong: Whether I can tolerate someone or not is not for you to judge.

As for you, so many years have passed, and you still have that sarcastic, passive-aggressive face. You haven't made any progress at all.]

[Qian Renxue: Likewise, I haven't seen you make any progress either, you old woman. You're still just as hypocritical!]

[Bibi Dong: Heh! I'm hypocritical? At least I never hide my ambition.

What about you? Wearing a skin of nobility and coldness, while deep in your bones, you are more calculating than anyone else.]

[Qian Renxue: I'm calculating? If I were truly calculating, do you think you would still be sitting securely on the throne of Spirit Hall right now?]

[Bibi Dong: You can try.]

[Qian Renxue: Try me, you think I'm afraid of you?]

Everyone else in the group watched the whole process, and not a single person dared to interrupt.

Yan Lingji sent a message, her tone carrying excitement she couldn't suppress.

[Yan Lingji: Wow! What is going on here? A mother-daughter showdown?]

[Feng Qing'er: Mother and daughter? They are mother and daughter?!]

[Mai Shiranui: It doesn't seem like their relationship is very good!]

[Zi Nu: "Not very good" is an understatement; this is clearly the meeting of sworn enemies.]

[Yun Yun: @Lu Jiuyuan Group Owner, aren't you going to come out and manage this?]

[Medusa: +1]

[Feng Qing'er: @Lu Jiuyuan, come out quickly to watch the drama—no, wait, come out quickly to uphold justice!]

[Yan Lingji: @Lu Jiuyuan Group Owner! Your group members are fighting!]

Lu Jiuyuan looked at the screen full of messages, the veins on his forehead twitching.

Before he could even reply, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue had already started a new round of confrontation.

[Qian Renxue: @Bibi Dong, why did you stop talking? Feeling guilty?]

[Bibi Dong: I simply don't want to lower myself to your level. Talking to you is beneath me.]

[Qian Renxue: Beneath you? What value do you even have left to lose? The reputation of Spirit Hall was ruined by you long ago.]

[Bibi Dong: Spirit Hall's reputation is not something you need to worry about. You should worry about yourself instead!

I heard you aren't doing so well in the Heaven Dou Empire?]

[Qian Renxue: That's because I don't want to fight for it. If I wanted to, the entire Heaven Dou Empire would have been in my pocket long ago.]

[Bibi Dong: Is that so? Then go ahead and fight for it. Anyone can talk big without taking action.]

Yan Lingji sent another message, her tone clearly intended to fan the flames.

[Yan Lingji: Wow, she said it like that, Qian Renxue, can you put up with this?]

[Feng Qing'er: Exactly! If it were me, I couldn't take it! @Qian Renxue, snap back at her!]

[Zi Nu: You all are just pouring oil on the fire!!!]

[Yun Yun: You guys love to watch the chaos.]

[Medusa: Continue.]

The corners of Lu Jiuyuan's mouth twitched.

These women were clearly just watching the show and enjoying it immensely.

Just as he was about to speak, Qian Renxue sent another message.

[Qian Renxue: @Bibi Dong, if you're so capable, why haven't you unified the entire Douluo Continent?

What's the point of hiding in Spirit Hall acting like a local tyrant?]

[Bibi Dong: Unify the continent? I have no interest in that. As for you, didn't you swear to inherit the Angel God Position back then? What's wrong? You didn't inherit the god position, and now your temper has gotten worse too?]

[Qian Renxue: You!!!]

[Bibi Dong: What? Did I hit a nerve? Are you getting angry out of shame?]

[Qian Renxue: Bibi Dong, don't go too far!]

[Bibi Dong: Too far? Which part of what I said isn't the truth?

If you think I'm wrong, feel free to refute me. But can you?]

The group went quiet for a moment.

Yan Lingji sent a popcorn-eating emoji, and Feng Qing'er sent a "fight, fight" emoji.

Mai Shiranui sent a string of ellipses, and Zi Nu sent a helpless face-palm emoji.

Yun Yun didn't send anything, but her avatar was lit up, clearly watching.

Medusa was the same; her avatar was lit up, and she hadn't said a word, but her presence was strong.

Lu Jiuyuan took a deep breath and sent a message.

[Lu Jiuyuan: Enough.]

The moment those two words were sent, the group went silent for an instant.

Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue stopped almost simultaneously, like two fighting cats grabbed by the scruff of their necks.