Qian Renxue

Bibi Dong was stunned to hear that Qian Daoliu truly intended to hand the position of Pope over to her. The Elder Council had already approved the decision, and even the date of her coronation had been set.

She raised her head in surprise, her face full of disbelief. "You really intend to make me Pope?"

Qian Daoliu looked at Bibi Dong's astonished expression and let out a soft sigh before speaking calmly.

"At this stage, only you are suitable to serve as Pope."

"Since I have chosen you, I will naturally do everything I can to recommend you for the position and clear the path for you. You need only take office."

"The Worship Hall and Elder Hall will have nothing to say. As for those below the elders, that will depend on your own ability—whether you can make them submit to you willingly."

After Qian Daoliu finished speaking, his tone shifted and grew somewhat sterner.

"However, as I have said before, my recommendation for you to become Pope comes with conditions."

"Besides the conditions I mentioned to you last time."

"I also hope you can handle Spirit Hall's affairs conscientiously and responsibly."

"Spirit Hall's foundation must not be jeopardized."

"As for anything else, so long as you do not cross the line, I will not interfere."

"You may rest assured of that."

"Fine." After pondering for a moment, Bibi Dong nodded in agreement.

Qian Daoliu had already paved the way for her and made considerable concessions. The terms he offered even seemed almost too generous.

There was no need for her to be ungrateful now.

Seeing Bibi Dong nod in agreement, Qian Daoliu continued.

"Also, before you assume the position of Pope, Yue Guan and Gui Mei will handle the administrative affairs for the time being."

"As you know, the two of them were the previous Pope's Hall Elders. They are more experienced in handling administrative matters and will gradually teach you as well. Once you are familiar with them, you will take over. I hope you do not mind."

"After you take over those affairs, Yue Guan and Gui Mei will serve as Hall Elders under your command and assist you in managing them."

"If you are in a hurry, you may begin participating in administrative matters now."

After listening to Qian Daoliu, Bibi Dong lowered her head and thought for a while before declining his proposal that she immediately begin handling administrative matters.

"No. Let's wait until after the coronation." Bibi Dong said.

She still had things to do.

After completely absorbing Qian Xunji's body and soul, which she had devoured, she had finally completed the Rakshasa God's first trial and opened the Rakshasa Inheritance.

Next, she needed time to alter her cultivation method, prepare to open the Rakshasa Secret Realm, and enter it to cultivate.

"Since that is the case, I have said all that needs to be said. Just make your preparations. I still have matters to attend to, so I will leave first."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Qian Daoliu left behind a final instruction and took his leave. Without waiting for Bibi Dong's response, he flashed away from the Saintess Hall.

He needed to return to the Worship Hall and keep his granddaughter Qian Renxue company, helping her recover from the grief of losing her father as soon as possible.

Qian Daoliu did not want his granddaughter Qian Renxue to be left with any psychological scars because of this.

During the month Qian Daoliu had been away from the Worship Hall,

Qian Renxue had noticed the unusual atmosphere within Spirit Hall. She emerged from her cultivation and walked out of her room.

To her surprise, she found that only she and the Third Consecrator remained in the entire Worship Hall.

The other consecrators had vanished without a trace.

Even her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, had gone somewhere unknown.

Smart and quick-witted, Qian Renxue soon realized that something major had likely happened in Spirit Hall.

Under her persistent questioning, the Third Consecrator, who had remained behind, had no choice but to tell her the truth.

When she learned that her father had died an unnatural death, Qian Renxue was struck as if by lightning and froze on the spot. Unable to accept such a blow, she fell into extreme grief and cried for several days straight.

No matter how the Third Consecrator tried to console and comfort her, it was of no use.

Watching Qian Renxue's condition worsen by the day, the Third Consecrator was at a loss, both worried and anxious.

Fortunately, Qian Daoliu returned in time, allowing the Third Consecrator to finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Only under Qian Daoliu's careful comfort and companionship did Qian Renxue finally begin to recover somewhat.

Worship Hall.

Qian Daoliu's figure appeared in the main hall.

Sensing that Qian Daoliu had returned, Qian Renxue immediately ran out of her room and threw herself into her grandfather's embrace like a swallow returning to its nest.

"Grandfather!"

Qian Renxue raised her little face and called out affectionately to Qian Daoliu, her voice soft and sweet.

The instant he saw his granddaughter, Qian Daoliu's expression became gentle and kindly.

Looking at Qian Renxue, who was only nine years old yet already over five feet tall and growing into a graceful young girl, Qian Daoliu could not help but sigh inwardly.

Spirit Masters on the Douluo Continent always developed so quickly. In the blink of an eye, Xiao Xue had grown so much at this age. It seemed it was time to teach her certain things.

Having made up his mind, Qian Daoliu reached out and gently stroked Qian Renxue's golden hair, smiling as he spoke.

"Xiao Xue, you have grown up. You are a young lady now, so you cannot casually hug and cling to your grandfather like this anymore."

"Not just your grandfather—other men are forbidden as well! Men and women should not have overly intimate contact. You must be careful, understand?"

"Oh." Qian Renxue immediately pulled herself out of Qian Daoliu's embrace upon hearing that.

In any case, everything Grandfather said was right. She only needed to listen to him.

But when she remembered that her grandfather had once again left her alone in the Worship Hall, Qian Renxue still felt a little unhappy.

She then took Qian Daoliu's hand and gave it a shake, puffing out her little lips slightly as she asked him.

"Grandfather, where did you go just now?"

Hearing his granddaughter's question, Qian Daoliu could hear the unhappiness hidden in her words. He patiently explained.

"Your grandfather went to handle Spirit Hall's affairs. I just returned from an Elder Council meeting."

"Xiao Xue, you know that Spirit Hall's situation is somewhat chaotic right now. Some matters require your grandfather to handle personally."

"Spirit Hall's vast foundation will be passed on to you someday. Your grandfather must first guard it for you."

"And the purpose of this meeting was to determine the candidate for the next Pope."

Hearing that it concerned the next Pope, Qian Renxue thought of her deceased father again, and her expression suddenly turned somewhat downcast.

She softly asked, "Has the candidate been decided?"

"Yes." Qian Daoliu nodded. Wanting to pique his granddaughter's interest and distract her, he deliberately kept her in suspense. "It has. Xiao Xue, guess who it is?"

Qian Renxue blinked her eyes. With her intelligence, how could she possibly fail to guess?

Looking across all of Spirit Hall, only three people were suited to ascend to the position of Pope: her grandfather, herself, and... that woman.

But her grandfather had to worship the Angel Statue and had no time to handle administrative matters, so it was impossible for him to resume the position of Pope.

And she herself was still too young.

She had neither seniority, strength, nor prestige, and knew nothing about administrative affairs.

Other than the Qian Family's pure Angel bloodline,

Qian Renxue felt that she was good for nothing.

Naturally, she could not become Pope and take control of Spirit Hall either.

That left only that woman.

In other words, her mother, the current Holy Maiden—Bibi Dong.

She met every requirement. No one was more suitable than her to become Pope.