"So motherly love could be this great, this gentle and heartwarming. So becoming a mother meant pouring out one's heart and soul, worrying over a child's entire life, reminding them of everything, caring about them at every turn..."
For the first time in her life, she truly and clearly understood what motherly love was.
Since childhood, she had possessed the Angel Martial Soul and borne the status of Spirit Hall's young mistress. Her position had been noble, yet she had never experienced even the slightest warmth of motherly love.
Her mother had brought her nothing but pain!
At that thought, deep resentment and unwillingness flashed through Qian Renxue's eyes as she murmured softly,
"Bibi Dong... you truly are an utterly terrible mother."
"Since you hate me so deeply and have never treated me as your daughter, why did you give birth to me in the first place?"
She raised a hand to wipe away the tears on her face. The vulnerability in her eyes vanished completely, replaced by determination and icy coldness.
"No matter what ambitions you hide in your heart, I, Qian Renxue, will destroy them with my own hands one day!"
Inside Spirit Hall's Pope Palace
Bibi Dong gazed at the Sky Screen, and a mist gradually clouded her eyes. Her lips softly formed two words: "Xue'er..."
Hu Liena, standing nearby, looked completely bewildered. She could not understand why her teacher had suddenly worn such an expression, with tears even glimmering in her eyes.
Only Yu Zhi instantly understood what was happening. The scene had stirred her emotions and reminded her of Qian Renxue.
The greatest difference between the current Bibi Dong and her original counterpart was that she had broken free from the Rakshasa God's corrosive resentment. Her temperament was no longer obsessive or twisted.
Having witnessed Kushina pour out all her maternal love to protect her child and reluctantly entrust him with her final words, the motherly love buried deep within Bibi Dong's heart had been thoroughly awakened.
In truth, she had long considered repairing her mother-daughter relationship with Qian Renxue. Yet her pride had kept her from lowering her guard, so she had endured and done nothing.
After spacing out for a moment, Bibi Dong noticed Hu Liena's curious gaze and immediately composed herself.
Soul Power trembled faintly around her, silently brushing away the tear at the corner of her eye. In an instant, she became once more the imposing, cold, lofty Pope of Spirit Hall.
"Nana, Xiao Zhi, you may leave first. I wish to be alone for a while."
Hu Liena's heart was full of doubt, and she secretly wondered who Xiao Xue was. But when she caught sight of Yu Zhi beside her, she immediately suppressed the question and obediently withdrew.
Hmph, I'm more obedient than him. Teacher's affection can only belong to me!
Only the two of them remained in the hall, yet Yu Zhi still stood where he was, showing no intention of leaving.
Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes widened slightly. Then, as though she had suddenly remembered something, her expression tightened abruptly. She stared at him intently, a trace of nervousness in her voice. "You... know everything?"
Yu Zhi's tone was calm and indifferent. "That time Teacher lost control, the Rakshasa God took the opportunity to reveal the past. That was when I learned everything."
I should thank the Rakshasa God for that divine assist. Once your Uncle Yu Zhi rises to prominence, she'll at least have a God King's position!
Bibi Dong was annoyed. Her deeply hidden past, concealed for so many years, had actually been discovered by her most valued disciple. Had it been anyone else, she would have ruthlessly silenced them long ago.
Yet when she met the genuine concern in Yu Zhi's eyes, the anger at the tip of her tongue simply would not come out.
She had once sworn that anyone who dared expose her origins and past would receive no mercy. Yet before Yu Zhi, all her ruthlessness turned into softness.
If Yu Zhi knew about this, he would say: Her love-struck brain is kicking in!
Bibi Dong gave a self-mocking laugh, her tone filled with desolation and sorrow. "Since you know everything, you must think my past was filthy and unbearable, with nothing but hatred by my side, right?"
"I didn't see any filth or hatred."
Yu Zhi looked steadily into her eyes, filled with heartache. "All I saw was that the innocent, pure little girl Dong'er had long since died. All that remained was Pope Bibi Dong, wrapped in pain and covered in thorns."
Those words precisely struck the softest place in Bibi Dong's heart.
She sighed wistfully. "Yes... that carefree Dong'er died long ago."
Yu Zhi knew it was time to use his ultimate move!
"I regret it. I regret arriving too late and failing to save the you who suffered so much injustice back then."
His gaze was sincere, and his tone was incomparably serious. "But I am also glad that I did not arrive too late. Before you completely sank into hatred and sealed away your heart, I came to your side."
"Teacher, the first half of your life was filled with pain and hatred. For the rest of it, I want to walk beside you. In the future, I'll be with you, Dong'er."
His words carried a straightforward outpouring of feeling and half a confession, spilling from his lips.
He had originally planned to wait a while longer before coming clean. But well, the hormones in a young body were just that powerful. Once his emotions surged, he stopped caring about anything else.
At that moment, Bibi Dong felt as if her head had exploded, her thoughts tangled and chaotic!
Someone could see through her disguise and understand her suffering. Deep down, she felt an indescribable joy. But that person was Yu Zhi, her disciple, and he was so young. It left her both embarrassed and annoyed!
She had actually sensed Yu Zhi's romantic intentions long ago, but she had always comforted herself by saying Xiao Zhi was simply too young!
Now that he had stated it so directly, Bibi Dong panicked, not knowing what to do for a moment!
The blazing look in that young man's eyes made her heart race!
She did not want to agree. It was too shameful. But should she refuse?
Xiao Zhi was too young. If she rejected him, his future would be ruined!
Yes, that's it!
In the end, she chose to run away!
"Get out! How dare you! You traitorous disciple who dares defy your master! Get out immediately!"
Bibi Dong's Soul Power suddenly erupted, and a gentle force directly pushed Yu Zhi out of the Pope Palace.
She could only use such a deliberately stern posture to conceal her feelings.
"Teacher, you have no martial virtue! And don't forget tonight's punishment!"
The next second, the heavy palace doors slammed shut with a bang.
"Hahaha, I never expected Teacher to be such a tsundere!"
Yu Zhi knew perfectly well that she was embarrassed, but that also meant it had worked!
"Hmph, I still want a beast girl tonight!"
Shrek Academy
Ning Rongrong's eyes reddened, and her nose stung as she could not help choking out, "Sob... this motherly love is too great, too moving..."
As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she had been cherished by her family since childhood. She could not bear scenes of life-and-death separation like this, and she had nearly burst into tears on the spot.
But she was still a step too late. Someone in the crowd had already cried beyond control.
It was Xiao Wu.
Watching the mother and son's separation on the Sky Screen, Xiao Wu was instantly overwhelmed by emotion. She remembered her mother, who had long since fallen, and tears slid freely down her cheeks, dripping onto the front of her clothes as she sobbed softly, "Sob... Mom..."
After the surge of grief passed, it was swiftly replaced by utter hatred. Frost covered her pretty face as she gritted her teeth inwardly.
"It's all because of that woman, Bibi Dong! She killed my mother. I will definitely avenge this debt!"
But once her emotions settled slightly, she could not help falling into self-reflection.
"Have I gradually slackened my resolve for revenge? Have I relied too much on Third Brother, grown used to hiding behind him, and forgotten that I also need to grow stronger and personally avenge my mother?"
As the thought crossed her mind, Xiao Wu instinctively turned to look at Tang San, only to find that his expression was equally grave and downcast. He was not doing much better either.
Tang San stared at the Sky Screen in silence!
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