Qian Renxue's Attention

Lu Chen controlled his devouring power, bit by bit consuming the overflowing evil thoughts without rashly venturing deeper.

A moment later, that sudden surge of malice was finally suppressed.

Lu Chen stopped his devouring, and his hands gradually returned to normal.

The tension between Bibi Dong's brows eased accordingly.

She opened her eyes and looked down at Lu Chen in her arms.

Lu Chen was looking at her too, his eyes filled with clear concern.

"Teacher, are you alright now?"

Bibi Dong looked at his expression, fell silent for a moment, and then raised her hand to stroke his head.

"I am fine."

Her tone was much gentler than before.

Only then did Lu Chen set his mind at ease.

Bibi Dong did not have Salas come back in to continue his report.

What had just happened made it clear that she was not in a suitable state to continue hearing about the Heaven Dou Crown Prince for the time being.

Or rather, that name itself would stimulate the Rakshasa Evil Thought deep within her spirit.

She glanced at Yue Guan and Gui Mei and said, "We have been traveling for days and are tired. We will rest for one day today and head to the Sunset Forest tomorrow."

Yue Guan nodded, "Yes."

Gui Mei also gave a soft acknowledgment.

Lu Chen naturally had no objections.

He was not in a rush for this moment anyway.

The Sunset Forest would remain where it was, and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well would not disappear just because they were a day late.

Compared to departing immediately, Bibi Dong's current state was more important.

That day, the four of them stayed at the Spirit Saint Hall in Heaven Dou City to rest.

Salas did not dare to ask another question, simply arranging the quietest and most suitable accommodations with the utmost speed.

Having experienced the scene in the office, he had become exceptionally cautious, terrified of accidentally hearing something he shouldn't.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei did not bring up what had just happened either.

Lu Chen, meanwhile, continued to practice his soul skill control in his room.

The events of the day made him even more certain that developing his devouring ability was crucial.

If he could devour the Rakshasa Evil Thought in a more stable state in the future, Bibi Dong would no longer have to suffer from such sudden outbursts.

Night fell quickly.

Bibi Dong continued to have Lu Chen rest with her.

After several days, this had become a habit. At first, Lu Chen had been somewhat unaccustomed to it, feeling awkward whenever Bibi Dong held him.

But after doing it so many times, that sense of shyness had faded.

Furthermore, he now knew that staying by Bibi Dong's side truly helped her suppress the Rakshasa Evil Thought.

The room was very quiet.

Bibi Dong leaned against the bed, her expression much softer than it had been during the day.

Lu Chen was held in her arms like a human-shaped pillow.

If this had been at the very beginning, he probably would have stiffened up entirely, but now he could be much more natural.

Bibi Dong looked down at him, a faint smile still lingering on her lips.

These past few days, she had indeed felt much more at ease.

Although the Rakshasa Evil Thought had not completely vanished, Lu Chen's devouring had given her hope for a true resolution.

The malice that had constantly entangled her deep in her spirit in the past had been like a shadow she could never shake off. But now, the shadow had finally begun to be consumed, bit by bit.

This change made it difficult for her mood not to improve.

Lu Chen leaned against Bibi Dong, and sensing that her emotions were stable, he did not say anything more.

Soon, the room fell completely silent.

At the same time, at the Heaven Dou Crown Prince's residence.

In a study, candlelight burned quietly.

The figure that had belonged to the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, was gone, replaced by Qian Renxue after she had shed her disguise.

She stood in the study, listening to the report from Snake Spear Douluo before her.

Snake Spear Douluo said in a low voice, "Young Mistress, the Pope of Spirit Hall arrived at the Spirit Saint Hall in Heaven Dou City today. Accompanying her are Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. Additionally, she has a child with her."

Qian Renxue had been calm, but upon hearing this, her expression changed noticeably.

"Are you saying that my moth..."

She stopped abruptly halfway through her sentence.

After a brief silence, she corrected herself, "No, that woman has come to Heaven Dou City?"

Snake Spear Douluo lowered his head and replied, "Yes."

Qian Renxue's brows furrowed slightly.

That woman had actually come to Heaven Dou City.

And she had brought Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo with her.

This matter was far too sudden.

Having lurked within the Heaven Dou Empire for many years, she had always been extremely sensitive to any movements within Heaven Dou City.

If Spirit Hall had any official operations, it would be impossible for her to be completely unaware.

Yet this time, Bibi Dong had arrived quite suddenly, and no one had notified her in advance.

A complex feeling instinctively welled up in Qian Renxue's heart.

Her first reaction was to go and see Bibi Dong.

Regardless of how she addressed that woman, some bonds could not be completely erased by a mere denial.

With Bibi Dong suddenly arriving in Heaven Dou City and being so close to her, it was impossible for her to remain completely unmoved.

But just as she took half a step forward, Qian Renxue stopped.

She recalled the attitude Bibi Dong had shown her in the past.

That coldness, that harsh criticism, and that gaze that seemed to always be separated by an uncrossable distance.

Qian Renxue's fingers tightened slightly.

Why go see her?

Was she to look at that cold expression once more?

Thinking of this, Qian Renxue suppressed the impulse that had flared up in her heart and regained her composure.

She looked at Snake Spear Douluo and asked, "What is she doing in Heaven Dou City?"

Snake Spear Douluo shook his head, "It is currently unclear. His Holiness the Pope went directly to the Spirit Saint Hall; she has not contacted the royal family, nor has she made any public appearances."

Qian Renxue was silent for a moment before saying, "Find out. Inquire about the reason for her arrival, but do not alert her."

Snake Spear Douluo bowed his head, "Yes."

With that, he took his leave and exited the study.

The door closed once more.

Qian Renxue stood alone in the study, her expression complex.

Bibi Dong's sudden arrival had caused ripples in her otherwise calm state of mind.

And the child mentioned by Snake Spear Douluo also reminded her of a name.

Lu Chen.

She had already learned from a letter sent by Qian Daoliu that a child with a god-level martial soul had appeared in Spirit Hall.

That child possessed such high talent that even her grandfather held him in high regard. What concerned Qian Renxue even more was that Bibi Dong had actually taken him as a disciple.

A disciple.

This status stirred an indescribable feeling in Qian Renxue's heart.

She was naturally curious about Lu Chen.

She understood better than most what a god-level martial soul signified.

Although her grandfather had not written in great detail in his letter, the weight he placed on Lu Chen was evident between the lines.

To be so highly valued by Spirit Hall and personally taken as a disciple by Bibi Dong, Lu Chen could not be as simple as just having good talent.

Yet, it was precisely because he had been taken as a disciple by Bibi Dong that Qian Renxue cared even more.

How would that woman treat her own disciple? Would she be as good to him as she was to that vixen?

As soon as this thought appeared, Qian Renxue frowned slightly and suppressed it.

She did not want to continue thinking about these things.

The reason for Bibi Dong's arrival in Heaven Dou City was still unclear, and Lu Chen's presence by her side might just be a coincidence.

Regardless, she could not act rashly before the situation was clear.

After all, her current identity was that of the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe.

This identity could not be easily exposed.

The candlelight in the study flickered, and as Qian Renxue sat back down behind her desk, her expression gradually returned to its usual calm.

Meanwhile, in the Spirit Saint Hall, Lu Chen had already fallen into a peaceful sleep.

The night passed without incident.