Mother and Son Reunited, the Spine-Chilling Hu Liena

Mother and Son Reunited, the Hair-Raising Hu Liena

Pope's Palace.

Yue Guan stood stiffly at the foot of the steps leading to the papal throne.

Having returned from the residence of Bibi Dong and reported everything that had transpired, he did not even dare to breathe too loudly.

His peripheral vision remained fixed on the reactions of Qian Renyu, yet he had been waiting here for quite some time without seeing a single ripple of emotion from him.

The more composed Qian Renyu remained, the more uneasy Yue Guan felt in his heart.

He recalled the scene from over half a month ago when Qian Renyu had ordered all Title Douluo-level elders to come to the Pope's Palace for an audience.

Those who were absent would be executed without mercy!

Someone capable of saying such things was clearly not a person who was easy to get along with.

If Qian Renyu were to fly into a rage right now, Yue Guan would not find it strange at all; he would only think it was to be expected.

With so many Title Douluo-level elders not daring to easily slight Qian Renyu, Hu Liena had actually gone and done exactly that.

Yet, at this moment, Qian Renyu was terrifyingly calm, and that was the most hair-raising part of all.

Qian Renyu sat on the papal throne with an air of indifference, watching Yue Guan's current constrained posture, and asked calmly, "How did she react?"

Yue Guan snapped back to reality, realizing who Qian Renyu was asking about, and hurriedly replied, "Her Excellency Bibi Dong had no reaction, but she seemed quite stunned that Hu Liena would refuse your summons, Your Excellency."

"In that case, this is becoming rather interesting."

Qian Renyu rose from the throne with nonchalance and walked down the steps with a leisurely stride.

As he passed by Yue Guan's side, he said lightly, "Since that is her reaction, you shall accompany me to her residence once more."

"I, too, wish to see this Hu Liena, the so-called Golden Generation of our Martial Soul Hall, and see just how extraordinary she really is!"

With those words spoken.

Qian Renyu headed toward the exit of the Pope's Palace.

Yue Guan stood rooted to the spot, his hair standing on end as he watched Qian Renyu's figure gradually recede toward the outside of the palace.

Taking a deep breath, he hurried to keep pace with Qian Renyu.

The heavy stone that had been hanging in his heart finally settled down.

That was right, this was it; this was the familiar feeling.

Bibi Dong's residence.

In the quiet little courtyard.

Bibi Dong's brows remained tightly furrowed.

She looked at Hu Liena, who still appeared confident and certain that her methods were flawless, with a very complex expression.

Comparing this to the personality of Qian Renyu, she simply did not know what to say.

"Teacher, are you still worried about my methods?"

Seeing Bibi Dong remain this way, Hu Liena hurriedly asked, "Teacher, please set your heart at ease; these are all things that a disciple should do for you."

Bibi Dong did not continue to remain silent on the matter, her face returning to the cold, detached expression she maintained most of the time.

A cold, sharp light flickered within her eyes.

"Nana, you still do not understand him!"

"He will certainly not let this matter rest!"

"However, since things have reached this point, let your teacher handle what comes next!"

"Ever since he took power, he has already moved against my people once; this time, I will not let him lay a hand on you!"

Bibi Dong had fully recovered.

She spoke these words in a cold, stern tone.

Suddenly, her entire aura underwent a earth-shattering transformation.

After more than half a month of silence, she had nearly shed the dominance of her past, but now, that dominance was thoroughly rekindled.

In her slightly narrowed eyes, there was only the unwavering determination she held at this very moment.

She would protect Hu Liena, no matter what!!

Having made this decision, Bibi Dong rose from the stone stool.

She gripped the Pope's Scepter in her hand, and the crown she had worn throughout these days remained upon her head.

Hu Liena's earlier words had inexplicably sounded an alarm in her heart as well.

Hu Liena's strategy was intended to provoke and challenge the prestige of Qian Renyu.

Under such circumstances, Bibi Dong believed that if she seized the most opportune moment, she could indeed easily reclaim the position of Pope.

But by the same token, if she allowed Qian Renyu to move against Hu Liena this time, Bibi Dong could imagine just how much her own prestige would be questioned and challenged.

The situation regarding Yu Xiaogang had already become extremely passive, having already been subjected to provocation and questioning once.

With Hu Liena now facing provocation and questioning as well, Bibi Dong knew that there would be no possibility of her ever reclaiming the position of Pope.

A person without prestige cannot sit firmly in the position of Pope, nor can they suppress the many high-ranking officials of Martial Soul Hall!

Compared to Yu Xiaogang, Hu Liena's status on the surface was far more important; after all, she held the status of a personal disciple.

Bibi Dong could imagine that if the upcoming events were to happen again, the entire upper echelon of Martial Soul Hall would look at her with what kind of eyes.

If she couldn't even protect her own personal disciple, what ability did she have to guarantee the safety of the entire Martial Soul Hall!

"Teacher, why don't you let me handle the following matters?" Sensing the change in Bibi Dong's mood, Hu Liena asked with a hint of worry.

Bibi Dong stepped forward, slamming the Pope's Scepter hard against the floor in front of her: "I said, do not interfere in the subsequent matters; you will follow my arrangements entirely!"

"Nana, do you also wish to defy your master's orders?!"

Hu Liena was left speechless. Seeing Bibi Dong's complete transformation with her own eyes, the many words stuck in her throat lost all courage to be spoken.

She stood obediently by Bibi Dong's side, no longer possessing the composure she had shown in front of Yue Guan just moments ago.

Provoking Qian Renyu, she dared.

Provoking Bibi Dong, she dared not!

Having intimidated Hu Liena, Bibi Dong thoroughly enjoyed her current state.

Only in this current state did Bibi Dong feel that this was the real her.

Just as Bibi Dong was enjoying this state, Qian Renyu walked in from outside with Yue Guan.

His pace was not fast, as relaxed as if he were taking a stroll.

Entering the small courtyard, Qian Renyu's indifferent gaze fell upon Bibi Dong. Looking at her current transformation, a faint smile curled at the corners of his mouth:

"It seems you intend to protect her?"

Qian Renyu said softly.

As he spoke, he cast a glance toward Hu Liena.

With just a single look, Hu Liena's breathing suddenly hitched, and she stood very restrained by Bibi Dong's side.

All the confidence she had previously held vanished in an instant.

A feeling of hair-raising dread swept through her limbs and bones.

Regardless of how determined and confident she had been at the start, now that she was truly face-to-face with Qian Renyu.

The extreme sense of oppression still made her feel completely uncomfortable, making it impossible to replicate her initial performance.

Soul power surged on Bibi Dong's body, forming an invisible protective barrier in front of Hu Liena.

A strength not inferior to Qian Renyu's collided with him, just like the day she was usurped.

Ignoring Bibi Dong's change, Qian Renyu continued to walk toward the two of them:

"After being silent for more than half a month, you have finally regained the appearance you should have; it is quite surprising!"

"But even so, do you think—"

"You can protect her?!"