Get up young
"Mom, you've misunderstood. Grandpa didn't say anything to me at all. I just felt that I hadn't seen you for so many years and wanted to spend more time with you. After all, who knows how many years it will be before we see each other again after this trip back." Qian Renxue's tone was tinged with melancholy.
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong was at a loss for words. The next second, Qian Renxue smiled and took Bibi Dong's arm, saying, "Therefore, I must cherish this time and truly feel my mother's love. Even if you try to send me away, I won't leave."
As she spoke, Qian Renxue even rested her head on Bibi Dong's shoulder and rubbed against her like a kitten.
"Let go, I have a lot of things to take care of."
Bibi Dong looked at Qian Renxue helplessly. How could someone in their twenties still act like a child?
"OK."
Qian Renxue obediently did as she was told, releasing Bibi Dong's arm, and then turned her gaze to the letter on the table. She saw Hu Liena's name on it and glanced at the contents of the letter.
"Huh? Mom, have you decided to officially crown Hu Liena as a saint?" Qian Renxue asked curiously.
Bibi Dong turned her head and looked at the letter on the table, saying, "Yes, she has made great contributions to the Spirit Hall over the years, especially in the forging of Soul Tool. Without Nana, our Spirit Hall could not have mastered the technology of Soul Tool manufacturing so quickly. She has also been a prospective saintess for many years, and it is time to officially recognize her."
"When do you plan to abdicate?" Qian Renxue asked.
"What? You really want to kick me out of the Spirit Hall?" Bibi Dong's tone carried a hint of displeasure.
Qian Renxue hurriedly explained nervously, "No, no, I just felt that the Pope was really too tired. Putting everything else aside, in just these past ten days, I've handled hundreds of cases with you and issued thousands of orders. It feels like the entire Spirit Hall can't function without you. Compared to you, the things I handled while disguised as the Crown Prince are nothing at all."
"I think it's good for you to step down sooner rather than later. You can unload this burden and have a good rest. After all, the Douluo Continent is so vast, with many beautiful places. When you retire, you can have a good time and maybe even meet someone you love in return. How romantic would that be?"
Qian Renxue's words stunned Bibi Dong. She had originally thought that Qian Renxue wanted her to abdicate quickly so that she could inherit everything in the Spirit Hall and turn the Spirit Hall into a one-man show by the Qian Family.
She truly hadn't expected that Qian Renxue actually wanted her to rest and enjoy family time; was she thinking of her own well-being?
Bibi Dong's right hand, which was holding the envelope, trembled slightly before she placed it on the table.
She sighed softly, a hint of sadness in her voice, and said, "How could someone like me deserve love?"
"It's alright, Mom. You may be older, but you look young," Qian Renxue interjected.
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong turned around abruptly and glared fiercely at Qian Renxue. What women hate most is being told they are old, and Bibi Dong was no exception.
"Ahem, just kidding, Mom, you're still young, still very young."
Qian Renxue quickly apologized to Bibi Dong, but Bibi Dong glared at her before turning back to her work, ignoring Qian Renxue. A smile appeared on Qian Renxue's face as she remained by Bibi Dong's side...
Meanwhile, Jun Yi and Dugu Yan strolled around Spirit City. Compared to a few years ago, Spirit City had changed a lot. Soul Tool could be seen everywhere, such as Soul Tool doorbells, Soul Tool loudspeakers, and Jun Yi even saw a soul tool vehicle powered by Soul Power. This made Jun Yi feel as if he had come to the steam age, with Soul Tool everywhere.
The structures of these Soul Tool were relatively simple. Jun Yi only needed to take a look to see through the Core Array and their manufacturing method. What surprised Jun Yi was that the Spirit Hall was able to use the Soul Tool blueprints he had given them to create so many Soul Tool for daily life. This was what surprised Jun Yi.
Dugu Yan seemed to have discovered a new continent, dragging Jun Yi around to see all sorts of Soul Tool.
"Is this Spirit City? This place is completely different from what I imagined. There are Soul Tool everywhere. It's really amazing," Dugu Yan said.
Jun Yi nodded in response, "Yes, this place wasn't like this a few years ago; it's changed quite a bit."
The two strolled along, and before they knew it, it was noon. Jun Yi took Dugu Yan to a restaurant to eat, and there Jun Yi happened to see several familiar figures.
" Zhu Zhuqing, what are you doing here?" Dugu Yan asked, pulling Jun Yi along as she recognized a familiar figure.
"Oh? What a coincidence, Sister Yanyan." Zhu Zhuqing also stood up and went to greet her.
"Long time no see, Brother Jun."
Among Zhu Zhuqing's group, a handsome red-haired man also stood up and took the lead in clasping his hands in greeting to Jun Yi.
"Long time no see, Yan."
Jun Yi smiled slightly and replied. Then he greeted those he knew from the Spirit Hall group present, saying, "Senior Nana, Senior Xie Yue, long time no see."
"Long time no see. By the way, Yan, when did you and Jun Yi become so close? Didn't you say a long time ago that you would definitely teach him a lesson when you got the chance? Why are you calling him 'Brother Jun' now?"
Hu Liena greeted Jun Yi, then turned to complain about Yan.
Yan's face showed embarrassment. He had indeed been young and impetuous back then, but he was different now. Jun Yi was now his savior.
He composed himself, then bowed to Jun Yi and said, "I'm sorry, Jun Yi, I did say that. Please forgive me."
"Huh?" Hu Liena clearly didn't expect Yan to apologize to Jun Yi so directly. She had only meant to make a joke and get closer to him. But it seemed she had embarrassed Yan.
Jun Yi smiled slightly, not taking it to heart. "It's alright. Geniuses should be a little arrogant; a bit of pride is good."
Jun Yi then looked at the group of Martial Soul Team with a puzzled expression, but he couldn't find Ning Rongrong. What was going on?
Standing next to Dugu Yan, Zhu Zhuqing noticed Jun Yi's confusion and explained to him, " Rongrong was taken back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect by Sect Master Ning a few days ago."
(End of this chapter)