Inside the Pope's Palace.
Next, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo reported to Qian Xunji that Qian Renchuan had taken in the two orphaned children.
"Both children lost their parents. They were originally going to be sent to a nursery, but the Eldest Young Master has a kind heart, so he took it upon himself to send them to the Riverside Courtyard."
Qian Xunji was in an excellent mood now. After hearing this, he simply waved a hand, utterly unconcerned.
"If he wants to take them in, let him. Chuan happens to need someone around to look after him anyway."
"Go tell those two little ones that if they take good care of the Eldest Young Master, I will reward them generously."
Yue Guan lowered his head.
"As you command."
Gui Mei lowered his head as well.
Only then did the two rise and leave the hall.
After watching them leave, Qian Xunji stood in the hall and thought for a moment.
Chuan and Xiao Xue had performed so spectacularly on this soul hunting trip. Both their first soul rings were thousand-year ones-talent like theirs was unprecedented.
He still felt that he had to tell Bibi Dong, their mother, about this.
With that thought in mind,
he turned and left.
At that moment,
in the rear courtyard deep within the Pope's Palace,
the sun shone brightly.
Flowers of every color surrounded the courtyard, vying in beauty as they bloomed, their fragrance filling the air.
Bibi Dong sat blankly on a swing in the center of the courtyard.
The ropes creaked.
The swing swayed slowly.
The multitude of flowers surrounding her only accentuated her exquisite, otherworldly beauty. She was lovelier than the blossoms themselves.
Yet her face remained shrouded in sorrow that would not disperse.
At the sight,
Qian Xunji's steps