Home for Two

Yu Xiaogang dared not face Qian Daoliu; he dusted off his backside and slunk away.

Following this, Qian Daoliu temporarily handed the throne of the Spirit Hall Empire over to Golden Crocodile Douluo to manage, while he returned to Martial Soul Hall with Qian Renxue and the others.

However, after this incident, Qian Renxue's identity could no longer be hidden. News that the dark horse of the Great Soul Arena from a few days ago, Qian Xue, was actually the young master of Martial Soul Hall spread throughout the entire Douluo Continent.

The name Qian Xue was remembered by everyone overnight. They also learned that Qian Xunji had a daughter named Qian Xue, though her mother remained a mystery.

In the Worship Hall of Martial Soul City, Qian Renxue knelt before Qian Daoliu, head bowed and silent.

Qian Daoliu looked at this granddaughter who only ever caused him trouble, not knowing what to say.

"Xue'er, did I approve your travels across the continent so you could stir up trouble? It's only been a few days, and look at the mess you've made!"

"But didn't I also obtain benefits from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

At the mention of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Qian Daoliu's anger flared.

"You still dare to bring up the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? You went into that place all by yourself—what would you have done if something had gone wrong? How was I supposed to answer to your Uncle Snake Lance and Uncle Pufferfish?

Of course, I am fair in rewards and punishments; you represented Martial Soul Hall and gained benefits from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, so I should praise you. But you absolutely, under no circumstances, should have gone there alone!"

Qian Daoliu lost his temper this time, frightening Qian Renxue so much that she didn't dare make a sound.

Chen Qi watched silently from the side, hoping only that Qian Renxue could grow through this lesson into a qualified successor to the Angel God.

After saying much, Qian Daoliu sighed, patted Qian Renxue on the shoulder, and spoke earnestly.

"Xue'er, Grandpa only has you left. I couldn't protect my own son, and I absolutely will not let even the slightest harm come to you. I beg you, don't go looking for trouble anymore."

Qian Renxue's eyes grew moist, and she nodded while sobbing as she looked at Qian Daoliu.

"Grandpa, Xue'er understands. Can I still go travel the continent?"

Qian Daoliu shook his head at these words.

"You are not allowed to go out traveling until you reach the Title Douluo rank."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue breathed a sigh of relief; fortunately, it was only a restriction until she broke through to Title Douluo, not a lifelong ban.

After all, with her talent, she would reach Title Douluo in a few years and be able to head out again soon enough.

Leaving the Worship Hall, Qian Renxue sighed and looked at Chen Qi, saying aggrievedly.

"Chen Qi, I got scolded—aren't you going to comfort me?"

Chen Qi looked at the pitiful Qian Renxue and shook his head helplessly.

"Who told you not to be careful? Not only did you make a name for yourself, but you also went and wiped out the Heaven Dou Empire on a whim. It would be strange if the Grand Elder wasn't angry."

"Chen Qi, I really was wrong. Do you think if I cook a meal for Grandpa, he might forgive me?"

Cook for Qian Daoliu?

Are you sure you aren't trying to commit kin-slaying?

Chen Qi had reason to believe that because Qian Renxue was scolded by Qian Daoliu, she harbored resentment and wanted to meticulously prepare a meal to send Qian Daoliu into a permanent sleep.

"Apologizing is the right thing to do, but as for the cooking, let's just forget about it."

As they spoke, the two arrived at Qian Renxue's small house. Compared to how it looked when she left a few months ago, there was almost no change.

There wasn't even a single weed outside the door, which was very strange.

"Brother Chen Qi is back!"

The door pushed open, and Hu Liena rushed forward like a fox in heat, trying to burrow into Chen Qi's arms.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue quickly pulled Chen Qi away and grabbed Hu Liena's arm.

Hu Liena looked up, saw it was Qian Renxue, and flared up in anger, shouting.

"Qian Renxue, it's you again! Why are you stopping me from snuggling with Brother Chen Qi!"

"Why should I let you snuggle with my things?"

Qian Renxue would not yield. Chen Qi was her person, and she wouldn't hand him over to anyone, especially not a woman with such a seductive and charming appearance—that kind of creature was something Chen Qi should stay far away from.

What, you say Qian Renxue is also a woman?

Little brother, digging for the root of the matter isn't a good habit.

"Your things? Nonsense! Brother Chen Qi is Brother Chen Qi; he is not your thing!"

Watching Hu Liena's continued insolent attitude, Qian Renxue couldn't be bothered to deal with her. With this kind of trash, she wouldn't even know how she died.

"Let's put Chen Qi aside for a moment. I want to know why you are appearing in my house."

Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Hu Liena tilted her nose up haughtily and said.

"This place was bestowed upon me by Teacher."

Bestowed upon her by Bibi Dong?

Qian Renxue couldn't understand why that dead woman, Bibi Dong, would give away her house to someone else without her consent.

Is this the kind of thing a Pope does?

"Bibi Dong again! Hu Liena, I'm warning you: I'm back now. Get out of my house immediately, or I'll help you roll out!"

"Who dares speak of my disciple in such a way!"

Bibi Dong walked over slowly from the side, holding the Pope Scepter and striding with an arrogant, unbothered gait.

Seeing her, Qian Renxue wished she could tear her mouth apart right then and there.

"Bibi Dong! Why did you give my house away to someone else!"

"Your house? You must be joking. This is property belonging to the Martial Soul Hall, and as the Pope, I naturally have the right to determine the ownership of this building."

Bibi Dong spoke with a straight face; she did not care whether Qian Renxue was happy or not. As long as she made her miserable, Bibi Dong felt satisfied.

Hearing Bibi Dong's words, Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed red with anger, and she pointed a trembling finger at Bibi Dong.

"Don't you know that this is the last thing my father left for me?"

At the mention of Qian Xunji, Bibi Dong's eyelid twitched. Every time she thought of him, she was reminded of the scene in the secret chamber.

She swore that this was the most humiliating moment of her life. Even though she had killed Qian Xunji with her own hands, this hatred could not be erased.

Therefore, she wanted to destroy the entire Qian family; only then could she avenge the hatred in her heart and live happily with Brother Xiaogang.

"This matter is settled. Qian Renxue, there is no point in saying more."

Bibi Dong snorted coldly and returned to what used to be Qian Renxue's house with Hu Liena.

Watching her house fall into someone else's hands, Qian Renxue finally could not hold back, and hot tears began to stream down her face.

"Chen Qi, tell me what I should do. The home my father left me is gone! It's gone!"

Qian Renxue threw herself into Chen Qi's arms and began to wail.

Seeing her like this, Chen Qi felt a pang of distress as well.

Ding, key character Qian Renxue's emotional state detected as low. Creation mode has been activated. Since the house no longer exists, let's build one ourselves.

Looking at the endless materials within the System Space, Chen Qi nodded and patted Qian Renxue in his arms, saying, "Since the old house no longer belongs to you, let us build one with our own hands."

Qian Renxue tilted her head, not quite understanding what Chen Qi meant.

What did he mean by building a house by hand? Since when were houses so easy to build?

As the sun set, a small villa full of modern flair stood tall on the other side of the lake.

Qian Renxue wiped the sweat from her forehead and smiled happily as she looked at the fruits of her and Chen Qi's labor.

She picked up the wooden plaque by the front door and wrote in bold, generous strokes: Home for Two.