After Snake Lance Douluo presented the travel documents, the carriage rolled into Spirit City.
It traveled slowly along the main road.
Yu Tianshuo and Qian Renxue leaned against each other, fingers interlaced as they watched the streets on either side.
Looking at everything in Spirit City, Yu Tianshuo couldn't help marveling at its prosperity.
Though each Pope seemed more absurd than the last, he had to admit they were pretty good at managing things.
He wondered why one had become Secret Chamber Douluo, while another wanted to destroy the world.
What a strange business.
Hey, could it be that the position of Pope was cursed or something?
While Yu Tianshuo was still pondering whether the position of Pope came with a curse, Qian Renxue gazed blankly at the shops lining the street and the children playing outside.
Looking at those children, Qian Renxue felt a sudden pang of envy.
Especially when the children, done playing, darted into their parents' arms. Her envy reached its peak then.
Still, she remained quiet. She simply swallowed her envy and bitterness and continued watching in silence.
But just because she didn't say anything didn't mean no one could sense it.
Especially not someone bound to her by a contract.
As soon as Yu Tianshuo sensed Qian Renxue's negative emotions, he turned to look at her.
Seeing the look in Qian Renxue's eyes as she watched other people being held and doted on, Yu Tianshuo had an idea.
While Qian Renxue was still watching the children, feeling all emo—
Suddenly!
Yu Tianshuo pulled Qian Renxue into his arms. While she stared at him in bewilderment, he lifted her over his head.
Qian Renxue wore an expression of utter bafflement, her mind full of the three great philosophical questions.
Who am I?
Where am I?
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