The Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament?
Qian Renyue set down her teacup. Propping her chin on one hand, she looked at Hu Liena and said, "Didn't you know I'm already well over the age limit?"
"This invitation came from my teacher."
Hu Liena said.
Although she, too, was puzzled by Qian Renyue's background, she generally avoided asking too many questions about the tasks Bibi Dong assigned her.
After all, her teacher had her reasons.
"His Holiness the Pope."
Qian Renyue thought for a moment, then said bluntly, "Saintess, His Holiness the Pope's main reason for holding the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament is those three Soul Bones, isn't it?"
"..."
Hu Liena was slightly taken aback by Qian Renyue's words.
How did she even know about that?
"I know all sorts of things. There's no need to look so surprised."
Qian Renyue smiled and poured Hu Liena some fresh tea. "Go on, what else did the Pope tell you?"
"..."
Qian Renyue's movements as she brewed the tea were not particularly practiced. Watching her, Hu Liena couldn't shake the feeling that Qian Renyue had deliberately been waiting for her to come.
"My teacher said another item has been added to the champion's prize. Perhaps it's something the Second Young Lady wants."
"What is it?"
Qian Renyue asked.
"..."
Hu Liena lowered her eyes and hesitated. Pressing her lips together, she said somewhat tentatively, "It's... Elder Xuan Ling's... Soul Bone."
"..."
Qian Renyue's hands froze.
Xuan Ling's Soul Bone?
Hadn't Xuan Ling gone missing?
How could his Soul Bone be in Spirit Hall?
"How did my father's Soul Bone end up here?"
She slowly raised her eyes to Hu Liena and asked.
"I don't know."
Hu Liena answered honestly.
"..."
Qian Renyue fell silent and did not press her