"Uh..." Feeling the lingering warmth on his cheek, Guang Yu froze slightly.
He had not expected Qian Renxue to suddenly kiss him.
What was that about?
Did girls in the world of Douluo Continent all like using kisses to express gratitude?
Qian Renxue did not seem shy, because in her eyes, Guang Yu was still just a child.
Seeing the sincere smile on Qian Renxue's face, Guang Yu shook his head with a smile and joked, "Young Master, don't tell me you think one kiss is enough to brush me off?"
"I haven't slept in for half a year because of you!"
"Call me Sister Xue'er!"
"Uh, all right, Sister Xue'er." Guang Yu said, somewhat unaccustomed to it.
Yet that one "Sister Xue'er" seemed to instantly bring them closer.
"Guang Yu, thank you for everything you've done for me. From now on, Sister Xue'er will protect you in Spirit Hall. Whatever you want in the future, I'll do my best to satisfy it." Qian Renxue thanked him sincerely once more.
Guang Yu could be said to have changed her life.
Although she did not know how much of Guang Yu's desperate cultivation and life-and-death battles with soul beasts over the past half year had been for her, and how much had been for Spirit Hall.
She knew that she had already begun to care deeply about this young man.
"Uh, haha, then thank you very much." Guang Yu said aloud, but inwardly thought, Now that the Seven Great High Priests treasure me, and Worship Hall is protecting me, no one dares threaten me anymore.
"Since you want me to call you Sister Xue'er, I won't bother with flattery based on our difference in status." Guang Yu's eyes flickered as he said, "Sister Xue'er, just focus on cultivating and becoming the Angel God."
"And before you become a god, I'll do everything I can to help Spirit Hall clear away all obstacles."
"Sister Xue'er, let's lead Spirit Hall to unify this continent together!"
"The Angel God..." Qian Renxue's eyes filled with longing and anticipation, yet also unease. She asked the same question again, "Guang Yu, do you really think I can become the Angel God?"
"Of course! Do you believe me?" Guang Yu replied firmly.
Looking into Guang Yu's unwavering eyes, Qian Renxue seemed to gain tremendous confidence. "I believe you."
"Then let us join hands and help Spirit Hall accomplish its grand ambition of unifying the continent!" Qian Renxue slowly extended her small hand.
Guang Yu glanced at it and extended his own hand as well.
Their small hands clasped, and they smiled at each other.
They had reached an understanding.
From then on, they would move forward and strive toward the same goal.
Working together!
Growing together!
Just then.
Bibi Dong's furious voice rang out from outside Worship Hall. "Have the Worship Elders come out! Give us an explanation! Give everyone an explanation!"
Bibi Dong had come!
She had brought all the elders at the Titled Douluo level, along with dozens of senior Spirit Hall officials, to the gates of Worship Hall.
"It's her." Qian Renxue knew who had arrived.
She also knew that Bibi Dong was definitely here to cause trouble.
She might even subject her to vicious verbal pressure in a moment.
Guang Yu said meaningfully, "Sister Xue'er, what will you do in this situation? Hide inside Worship Hall, or go out and face it yourself?"
"Heh." Qian Renxue sneered.
She did not answer Guang Yu. Instead, she asked, "Guang Yu, do you want to go out and watch the show?"
"Oh, that's interesting."
Guang Yu was somewhat surprised. He had thought Qian Renxue would at least hesitate.
He had not expected her to be so decisive.
"Sure! Then I'll go watch the show."
"Let's go."
Qian Renxue started toward the gates of Worship Hall.
At that moment, Bibi Dong, Ju Douluo, Ghost Douluo, Snake Spear, Pufferfish, Ghost Leopard Douluo, Magic Bear Douluo, Spirit Kite Douluo, Ninth Elder, and around ten other Titled powerhouses, along with dozens of high-ranking officials, stood before the gates of Worship Hall. (To clarify, these people had merely come over; it did not mean they stood on Bibi Dong's side.)
Rumble...
The gates of Worship Hall slowly opened.
The Seven Great High Priests emerged side by side, their presence overwhelming.
Close behind them.
Guang Yu and Qian Renxue stepped out as well.
"What! The Young Master has really returned!!"
Upon seeing Qian Renxue.
The high-ranking officials present did not know what to say. Some were helpless, some speechless, some angry, and most felt that Worship Hall had handled this matter far too improperly.
Even if Worship Hall held immense power and status, this was a plan that concerned whether Spirit Hall could unify the continent.
How could they just casually call it off?
Yet no matter how dissatisfied these officials were, not one of them dared speak.
Except for Bibi Dong.
"Qian Renxue! You really have returned!"
"Good! Very good!" Seeing Qian Renxue behind the Seven Great High Priests, Bibi Dong was so furious that she laughed.
She immediately pointed at Qian Renxue's nose and said with extreme hostility, "Qian Renxue! You really are useless!"
"You couldn't even endure staying in Heaven Dou Imperial Palace for just over two years? You gave up and came back?"
"Do you know how important the Heaven Dou infiltration plan is to Spirit Hall? I thought you might have some potential, but I never expected you to be this useless!!"
Bibi Dong loudly berated Qian Renxue in public.
In her view, Qian Renxue must have been unable to hold on any longer and sent word to Worship Hall, asking Qian Daoliu to bring her back.
Otherwise, why would Worship Hall suddenly have Qian Renxue abandon the infiltration plan and return?
"Bibi Dong!" Qian Daoliu's furious voice rang out.
"Grandfather, let me handle this."
Qian Renxue bravely stepped forward. Facing Bibi Dong's cruel words, she responded so forcefully for the first time, "Bibi Dong, whether I am useless is not for you to decide! Now that I have returned, I will prove the value of my return in the future! It is no longer any of your business!"
Bibi Dong froze.
Because Qian Renxue had never spoken to her so forcefully before.
Back then, Qian Renxue had been young, gentle, and innocent—a little girl whom Bibi Dong could manipulate as she pleased.
But now she actually dared talk back?
Bibi Dong could also sense that Qian Renxue had grown tremendously. Faintly, she now seemed capable of standing on her own.
Bibi Dong sneered. "Heh, value? How ridiculous! Qian Renxue, you've grown up, and your wings have hardened! You dare challenge me now!"
"Didn't you solemnly swear that you would prove yourself to me, agreeing to the infiltration plan? Is this how you planned to prove yourself?!" Bibi Dong's furious voice rang out.
"The current me no longer needs to prove anything to you."
"Because you are no longer worthy!" Qian Renxue replied coldly.
She had indeed once wanted to prove herself before Bibi Dong.
Because deep in her heart, Qian Renxue had still hoped that Bibi Dong would not be so distant and cold toward her, that she might give her even the slightest bit of motherly love.
But during the more than two years Qian Renxue had spent in Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Bibi Dong had remained indifferent to her.
Other than caring about the infiltration's progress, it was as though she would not care even if Qian Renxue died.
Qian Renxue had seen through her completely and utterly given up on Bibi Dong. She no longer needed Bibi Dong as her mother.
"You! How dare you!"
The daughter she had once manipulated at will now dared speak to her like that. Bibi Dong flew into a rage on the spot.
She instantly rushed forward, about to slap Qian Renxue across the face.
"Get lost!!!" Qian Daoliu roared in fury.
He instantly stepped in front of Qian Renxue and caught Bibi Dong's striking hand.
Then, with a backhanded slap, he fiercely struck Bibi Dong across the face.
Smack!
"Ahhh~!"
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