Elsewhere.
After leaving the room, Qian Renxue went to the Pope Hall.
Bibi Dong had vanished, but Qian Daoliu offered no extensive explanation to the outside world. He merely said that she had reached a critical stage in her cultivation and needed to enter seclusion for a while.
During this time, he would handle all the Pope Hall's affairs in her stead.
The moment Qian Renxue stepped into the great hall, she saw Qian Daoliu rubbing his forehead as he reviewed memorials.
Having retired for many years, he was clearly struggling somewhat after suddenly taking over the Pope's position.
With a long sigh, Qian Daoliu looked up and happened to notice Qian Renxue.
"Hm? Xue'er!"
"What brings you here?"
"Grandfather!"
"I've been away from Heaven Dou City for long enough."
"I plan to have She Long and the others escort me back tomorrow. I came to say goodbye."
As she spoke, Qian Renxue's gaze wandered uneasily. Qian Daoliu keenly caught the detail.
Putting down the memorial in his hand, he braced both hands against the desk and stood, then walked over to the girl.
"Is something troubling you?"
"Or is there something you want to discuss with me?"
As he approached her, the girl's breathing grew somewhat hurried.
"Mm..."
"I want to take Chen Xing with me."
At those words, Qian Daoliu frowned deeply.
"No!"
"That boy's background is still unclear, and he is hiding far too many secrets."
"Even Bibi Dong hasn't been able to tame him after all this time, let alone you."
"Besides, his growth rate is terrifying."
"If you keep him by your side, there's no telling when he might threaten your safety."
Qian Renxue was startled.
She had not expected Chen Xing's words from earlier to actually come true.
How did he guess that...
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