What Am I, Qian Renxue, Now That Mother Has a New Son?

At that moment, Dugu Bo was the first to speak from the side, taking the initiative.

"Kid, there are two Title Douluo on the other side!"

Dugu Bo said this to remind Song Ye to be careful.

But it broke the silence.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue assumed Song Ye had remained silent out of fear, so she continued explaining.

"Little brother, there is no need to worry. We merely happened to meet by chance."

"Besides, don't you also have a Title Douluo by your side?"

"Since fate has brought us together, may I ask little brother's name?"

Only then did Song Ye respond. "Song Ye."

"So you are young friend Song Ye."

Qian Renxue maintained her smile as she said, "Young friend, you have a Title Douluo protecting you. You must be no ordinary person."

"To obtain your second Soul Ring at nine years old, your talent must at least be outstanding."

"May I ask what school you come from, and where you are from?"

Qian Renxue kept asking because she genuinely had the intention of recruiting him.

In the original story, Qian Renxue had often displayed an attitude of respecting and valuing talented people.

On the other hand, she had recognized Bibi Dong's identity long ago.

She did not understand why her mother, the current Pope of Spirit Hall, would accompany a child like this to obtain a Soul Ring.

Though Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong appeared hostile toward each other, having never experienced maternal love since childhood, she still deeply yearned for familial affection.

Yet Bibi Dong had never shown her a kind expression.

Now, seeing her mother bring someone else out, seemingly caring for and protecting him, how could anyone feel comfortable about that?

Qian Renxue wanted to test them.

After she finished asking, Song Ye continued to deflect the matter.

"I do not belong to any school. I was simply fortunate enough to receive the help of a senior."

"Since we only met by chance and no misunderstanding or conflict arose..."

"Why don't we each continue searching for the Soul Beasts we need, so as not to delay everyone's important business?"

His words were reasonable, well-founded, and exceedingly proper.

Even Qian Renxue was slightly surprised as she listened.

She had not expected a nine-year-old child to speak so maturely.

However, since it involved Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue still wanted to know who this child was and why he could make her mother accompany him.

She smiled faintly and continued asking.

"Since young friend is acting this way, it seems you are still worried."

"If I truly intended to do anything to you, would I have waited until now?"

"May I ask who the senior behind you is?"

She pointed at Bibi Dong.

Song Ye froze. Why was Qian Renxue ignoring Dugu Bo, the Title Douluo, and instead taking an interest in his mother?

He frowned and replied.

"This is my mother. She came specifically to help me hunt Soul Beasts."

"What, does sister know my mother?"

Song Ye was worried that Qian Renxue might have seen his mother at Spirit Hall before. If she discovered that his mother had left her post without permission, there might be trouble.

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong also grew slightly tense. She did not dare determine whether Qian Renxue had recognized her.

But when Qian Renxue heard the words "my mother," she was completely stunned, and her body even trembled twice.

His mother?

Was this her mother's son?

Qian Renxue was shocked on the spot. If not for the need to maintain her disguise, she would have cried out long ago.

Even so, Qian Renxue's expression changed greatly as she continued asking.

"Then may I ask who young friend's father is?"

"Father?"

Song Ye was even more confused. What exactly was this woman trying to do? She had been staring at his mother, and now she was asking about his father?

He explained casually, "I do not have a father. I only have a mother!"

"Ye'er is my adopted son." Bibi Dong seemed to have noticed something as well and hurriedly added.

Only after hearing the words "adopted son" did Qian Renxue relax slightly.

So that was it. An adopted son, merely an adopted son...

She let out a long breath, yet still somewhat unwilling to let the matter go, she asked.

"Meeting is fate. May I ask about young friend's Martial Soul and the Soul Ring Soul Beast you require?"

"Perhaps we arrived earlier and encountered what you need!"

Though she appeared to be offering help, she actually still wanted to learn more about Song Ye.

But Song Ye did not wish to become too entangled with Qian Renxue, so he clasped his hands and thanked her.

"No need. This junior thanks you for your kindness."

"It is only a Soul Beast. I can search slowly."

"Ah, no need to be polite." Qian Renxue refused to let it go, pressing him further. "Could it be that young friend still does not trust me because you refuse to speak?"

"Or are you unwilling to give us face?"

"This..."

Song Ye was somewhat helpless. Had Qian Renxue gone crazy today or something?

He had not displayed any remarkable talent. Obtaining his second Soul Ring at nine was merely excellent, not top-tier.

Why was Qian Renxue so unwilling to let him go?

With no other choice, Song Ye could only force himself to say.

"Since that is the case, this junior intends to find a Soul Beast with both ice and fire attributes. Perhaps it is something none of you have encountered."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue began to analyze.

"A Soul Beast with both ice and fire attributes... We did encounter one in the south, but unfortunately, it was ten thousand years old..."

"For young friend to absorb such a Soul Ring, your Martial Soul must be quite extraordinary. Could it be a dual-attribute Martial Soul?"

"Though a dual-attribute Martial Soul is not necessarily top-tier, it is at least exceptional. Combined with obtaining your second Soul Ring at nine..."

"No wonder your mother took you in as her adopted son. It seems this senior has a good eye and found herself a fine son!"

Though it sounded like praise, Qian Renxue's tone carried obvious jealousy when she spoke that final sentence.

Seeing this, Bibi Dong grew even more suspicious, wondering whether Qian Renxue had discovered her identity.

She replied, "Meeting Ye'er was my good fortune."

"Since none of you can provide information about a suitable Soul Beast, let us stop delaying one another."

"Otherwise, if this continues any longer, it does not mean we have no temper!"

Her words made it clear that she did not wish to continue tangling with them.

If it truly came to it, Bibi Dong would simply reveal part of her strength.

Song Ye, however, grew worried upon hearing this, afraid that his mother's words would offend the people opposite them, and was about to stop her.

Yet Qian Renxue instead backed down.

She only wanted to know who this child was. Since Bibi Dong seemed close to being pushed too far, Qian Renxue could not continue speaking nonsense.

Qian Renxue clasped her hands and said.

"Yes, senior is right. We have delayed young friend's time."

"Then let us each attend to our own business."

"Young friend, I hope we will meet again someday!"

After saying this, Qian Renxue also departed.

Song Ye was left even more confused. What was going on? He had thought his mother's words would anger them.

Could Qian Renxue truly be so polite that she was willing to leave just like that?

However, after Qian Renxue and the others departed, Song Ye finally relaxed completely.

"What bad luck. We actually ran into two Title Douluo. Good thing no conflict broke out."

"But that woman accidentally told us where our target Soul Beast is. Mother, Senior Dugu, let's head south!"

Dugu Bo nodded. Bibi Dong also let out a long sigh, glanced complicatedly in the direction Qian Renxue had left, and followed him away.

Elsewhere.

Qian Renxue had already clenched both fists, her face dark as she departed.

Though she had failed to obtain more information, she had learned the general situation.

Qian Renxue's anger was obvious as she cursed inwardly.

You vile woman!

Am I really so unpresentable? You already have a biological daughter, yet you still took in an adopted son!

Fine! You ignore your biological daughter, yet personally bring your adopted son to obtain a Soul Ring. A woman like you truly does not deserve to be a mother!!