"Father, why is this?" Xue Qinghe asked, puzzled.
"You are aware of the changes that the Spirit Hall's Soul Tool have brought to this competition. I would like you to go and discuss some matters concerning Soul Tool with the Spirit Hall."
Xue Ye didn't spell things out clearly, but Qian Renxue understood Xue Ye meaning. "Father, I understand. If possible, I will try my best to reach a cooperation agreement and have the Spirit Hall provide the royal family with Soul Tool."
"Hmm. Go ahead. I'm entrusting this matter entirely to you. Remember, don't let anyone else find out, lest it attract the attention of the nobles in the court. After all, on the surface, we are still enemies with the Spirit Hall." Xue Ye said calmly.
" Qinghe understands." Qian Renxue sneered inwardly. There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. If the Soul Tool produced by the Spirit Hall are beneficial to Xue Ye, then he will cooperate with the Spirit Hall.
Xue Ye nodded and instructed, "Alright, go ahead. Remember to conceal your identity. I won't send anyone to protect you this time, so you must also protect your own safety."
"Yes, Father Emperor, Qinghe will remember this."
"Okay, go ahead."
After returning to her palace, Qian Renxue arranged some related matters and then left the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace. She then changed into a black robe and left the Heaven Dou Imperial City with Douluo She Long and Porcupinefish Douluo, flying towards the Spirit Hall.
At this moment, Qian Renxue felt a little expectant. She really didn't expect that the old man Xue Ye would arrange for her to go to the Spirit Hall ahead of time, so that she could see her mother sooner.
Meanwhile, at the Shrek Academy, Flender looked at Yu Xiaogang riding on horseback, a hint of doubt in his heart.
" Xiaogang, are you really going to go find her? Aren't you afraid that Erlong will be heartbroken if she finds out?" Flender questioned Yu Xiaogang Gang.
"She is the only person in the entire Douluo Continent to have solved the problem of Twin Martial Souls. As Xiao San's disciple, I must go for his future."
Yu Xiaogang, with a determined look, answered Flender firmly.
But what about Erlong?
Flender didn't care about any of that. He was getting more and more worried about Liu Erlong. He had seen her a few days ago and found that she looked so much more haggard than before, which broke his heart.
" Erlong and I will always be brother and sister."
After saying that, Yu Xiaogang spurred his horse and galloped away from the Shrek Academy. Flender sighed, and just as he was about to return to the academy, he happened to see Liu Erlong leaning against the wall with tears in her eyes.
" Erlong, you... you heard everything..."
Before Flender could finish speaking, Liu Erlong covered her mouth and left.
" Erlong, wait a minute, Xiaogang didn't mean that." Flender immediately chased after him.
In Spirit City, at the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong was still handling related matters in her study as usual. Due to the competition, she was much busier than before, and the number of things to deal with was at least five times that of usual.
As she was engrossed in her work, the study door opened, and light footsteps reached Bibi Dong's ears.
" Nana? Perfect timing, could you pour me a cup of tea? I'm a little thirsty."
During this time, Hu Liena would also come to her room to help after training, so Bibi Dong didn't look up.
The person who entered didn't say much, silently poured Bibi Dong a cup of tea, and then sat down next to Bibi Dong. But at that moment, Bibi Dong suddenly felt a sense of discomfort, a feeling of disgust from her Martial Soul. She looked up abruptly and saw an extremely beautiful blonde woman holding a cup of tea, preparing to hand it to her.
"Thousand, Ren, Snow!"
Bibi Dong stared in shock at the woman before her. Although she hadn't seen her for over a decade, she recognized her daughter at a glance.
"Mom, it's been so long!"
With a bright smile on her face, Qian Renxue placed the tea to Bibi Dong's right.
Before Bibi Dong could react to what was happening, Qian Renxue hugged her tightly.
"Mom, it's been so long, I miss you so much."
Feeling the warmth in Qian Renxue's embrace, Bibi Dong confirmed that she was not dreaming. She subconsciously wanted to push Qian Renxue away, but she clearly heard Qian Renxue sobbing. She couldn't bring herself to do it and withdrew her raised right hand, keeping it in the current position.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Bibi Dong finally spoke slowly, "Have you hugged enough?"
"I can never get enough of hugging you." With that, Qian Renxue hugged you even tighter.
That's enough.
Bibi Dong released a faint aura, repelling Qian Renxue, but without harming her.
Qian Renxue wasn't angry after being thrown back; she still looked at her with a smile.
"Who gave you permission to come back without permission?"
Bibi Dong's voice carried a hint of coldness, as if she were questioning Qian Renxue.
"This time, I was sent by that old man from Xue Ye. He said he wanted to discuss a deal with our Spirit Hall, which concerns Soul Tool."
Qian Renxue leaned back slightly, supporting herself with her arms, tilting her head slightly, and looking at her mother with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong pondered for a moment before replying, "It seems he has recognized the value of Soul Tool. Ha, the old man is quite shrewd. Let's cooperate with him and make good use of this opportunity to empty the Heaven Dou Empire's treasury."
"Mom can do whatever she wants," Qian Renxue said with a smile.
"Didn't I tell you before what to call me?"
As she spoke, Bibi Dong glared at Qian Renxue. Qian Renxue didn't take it to heart, waving her hand and saying, "Aren't there no outsiders here? Call me 'elder sister' outside, and 'mother' inside."
Seeing Qian Renxue's attitude, Bibi Dong mocked, " Qian Renxue, what's wrong? How come you've become more and more childish after all these years in the Heaven Dou Empire?"
"Isn't it better to be a little childish?" Qian Renxue asked playfully.
"Enough! If there's nothing else, get out!" Bibi Dong directly ordered Qian Renxue to leave.
"Mom, are you really willing to send me away again?"
Qian Renxue's expression instantly turned somewhat aggrieved. Her eyes were filled with tears, and she bit her lower lip with her upper teeth, looking at Bibi Dong innocently like an abandoned kitten.
Qian Renxue's words and expression instantly reminded Bibi Dong of how she had endured fifteen months of pregnancy and countless hardships to give birth to Qian Renxue. She had Qian Xunji glanced at the child when Qian Xunji snatched her away, leaving her only to cry and scream in despair, begging him not to take the child away. But in the end, Qian Daoliu still took her away.
Bibi Dong turned her head away from Qian Renxue, gave a cold snort, and said, "If you want to stay here, keep quiet, watch out, and don't disturb me."
(End of this chapter)