Gifting the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Setting Out for the Star Dou Great Forest Again, Qian Xunji Wants to Abdicate

Soon, a woman dressed in a purple bishop's robe hurried in.

She had a graceful figure and a lovely face, her brows and eyes carrying a hint of gentleness. But when she saw so many important figures standing in Pope Palace, she immediately became flustered and hurriedly bowed.

"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope, Your Highness the Holy Son, Her Highness the Saintess, the Great Enshrined, the Third Offering, and the Fifth Offering."

Qian Xunji looked at her, and his tense expression softened at once. His voice turned gentle.

"Yuan'er."

At the familiar name, Ye Yuan'er's body gave a sudden tremble. She raised her head in disbelief.

Qian Xunji lifted a hand and slowly removed the heavy papal crown from his head, revealing the warm, handsome face he usually kept hidden.

He looked at Ye Yuan'er with such tenderness in his eyes, as if afraid she might not recognize him.

The moment she saw his face, Ye Yuan'er covered her mouth. Her eyes reddened, and her voice trembled.

"Brother Ji! It really is you?"

Qian Xunji gave a quiet hum and said, "It's me."

Only then did Ye Yuan'er come to her senses. Her delight turned to shock, and she took half a step back, stammering, "Y-you're actually the Pope? That day... you clearly said you were just an ordinary steward of Spirit Hall..."

Qian Xunji smiled faintly and patiently explained, "If I'd told you I was the Pope back then, you wouldn't have taken me around the Lantern Festival like that."

Ye Yuan'er suddenly understood. No wonder Qian Xunji had been so wealthy that night. Before they parted, he'd even given her a valuable Soul Tool.

"Brother Ji, why did you call me here?"

Ye Yuan'er looked confused. With so many important figures watching, she had no idea what to