"It started several years ago. I used special methods to directly seal the Angel Godhood into Xue'er's body. As someone chosen by the Angel God, the God Trial was not difficult for her."
Jun Yi and Bibi Dong were both taken aback by Qian Daoliu's words. Jun Yi remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Senior is truly a man of great courage." Qian Daoliu said calmly, "I've come here to ask you to take good care of her in the future and ensure she isn't bullied. As for the matter between the two of you, I don't wish to inquire further."
"Senior..." Jun Yi opened his mouth, but found himself at a loss for words. Qian Daoliu looked at the two of them, took a deep breath, and said, "I have already explained most of the other matters. After I make my sacrifice, the other offerings will follow your arrangements. Alright, I should be going now. May everything go smoothly for you in the future." As his voice fell, the golden light shone again, instantly enveloping Qian Daoliu. The next moment, he had already soared into the air and disappeared from the hall.
"I originally thought that this old fellow could live for a while longer, but I didn't expect that Xue'er would soon become a god as well," Bibi Dong sighed.
"By the way, Sister Dong'er, Ning Fengzhi said he wanted me to return this to you. Now that he has fulfilled his long-cherished wish, he has no regrets in this world."
Jun Yi pulled out a worn-out dagger and handed it to Bibi Dong.
Upon seeing the dagger, Bibi Dong was lost in deep memories, her eyes slightly moist.
She recognized the dagger at a glance; it was the one Xu Rong'er had given to Ning Fengzhi years ago. As for why Bibi Dong had such a deep impression of this dagger, it was because this rusty dagger was the one she and Xu Rong'er had chosen for Ning Fengzhi at the blacksmith's shop. Moreover, she could clearly see the small character "Dong" engraved on the hilt.
They had no money then, so they traded a snow rabbit for this rusty dagger and gave it to Ning Fengzhi as a farewell gift. They had even caught the rabbit themselves.
Now, seeing this dagger again, Bibi Dong felt as if she had returned to that time, to that cold yet warm winter.
In that dilapidated house, the purest friendship existed between three children. It was a winter that Bibi Dong could never forget. When the three of them were together, even the most ordinary things in the world seemed incredibly interesting.
Now, although he and Ning Fengzhi stand at the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent, the innocence and friendship they once shared have been lost forever with the death of Rong'er.
Bibi Dong looked at the worn-out dagger, her eyes slightly moist. She slowly reached out and took the dagger, saying softly, "What is Ning Fengzhi thinking? Why is he still carrying this dagger? I thought he had completely abandoned me." Jun Yi smiled slightly, understanding the other meaning in Bibi Dong's words. "He once said that for a long time, he kept this dagger hidden, but he never forgot the person who gave him it."
Bibi Dong held the dagger in her hand, feeling its familiar yet icy touch. Her heart remained unsettled for Jiujiu. She quietly saw eight small characters engraved on the blade. "Time may pass, but our original intentions remain."
Bibi Dong stared at those words for a long time before finally raising her head. "Perhaps he's always been thinking about Rong'er."
" Sister Dong'er, let me tell you about what happened at the banquet yesterday."
Jun Yi gently hugged Bibi Dong and told her everything that had happened at the Delicacy Pavilion the day before.
In the newly built imperial palace of Heaven Dou, Tang San and Xue Qinghe
In the golden sunlight, the two sat facing each other, their expressions somewhat solemn.
"Your Majesty, did you see clearly who the traitor was at the time?" Tang San asked.
"No, that person was dressed in all black, and I couldn't see his face at all. If Jun Yi hadn't been there, my teacher and I probably would have died at that banquet that day," Xue Qinghe said with a sigh.
In the sky, snowflakes drifted down like butterflies painted white, dancing gracefully. The biting wind made pedestrians shiver slightly. Xue Qinghe's gaze was calm as still water, revealing no inner turmoil. Only his tightly clenched fists hinted at his inner anger and determination. "I've already sent people to investigate, but I haven't received a reply yet. I hope they can find that person as soon as possible. I need to know who the lurking enemies are in our country." Xue Qinghe's voice was calm and resolute.
"Now that the Star Luo Emperor is dead, the former eldest prince Dai Weisi, has become the emperor. I'm still unclear about his attitude towards the Alliance."
Tang San gave Xue Qinghe a deep look and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, what you need now is not worry and suspicion, but trust and unity. No matter what Dai Weisi's attitude is towards the Alliance, we cannot give up. We need to communicate with him, understand his thoughts, find common interests, strengthen cooperation, and jointly fight against external enemies."
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, but a hint of worry flashed in his eyes. "You're right, Tang San. The threat posed by the Spirit Hall is simply too great. But right now, within the Douluo Continent, besides the Spirit Hall, there's only one Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo. This Alliance is destined to collapse."
Just then, a guard rushed over, knelt before Xue Qinghe, and respectfully reported, "Your Majesty, an envoy from the Star Luo Empire requests an audience." Xue Qinghe and Tang San exchanged a glance, both their eyes revealing a hint of doubt. At this sensitive time, what was the purpose of the Star Luo Empire's envoy's visit?
"Please come in." Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, gesturing for the guards to invite the envoy in.
A moment later, an envoy dressed in the court attire of the Star Luo Empire entered and respectfully bowed to Xue Qinghe. "Your Majesty, I am an envoy of the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire, named Sha Bo. I have come to deliver a message to you on the orders of my Emperor." Xue Qinghe raised an eyebrow slightly, signaling the envoy to continue.
Envoy Sha Bo cleared his throat and continued, "Our Emperor declares that our Star Luo Empire is prepared to make peace with the Spirit Hall Empire. As for the Alliance, the Star Luo Empire announces its withdrawal."
This news surprised Tang San. They had originally thought that the Star Luo Empire would continue to take a hostile stance against the Spirit Hall, but they did not expect that the other party would take the initiative to request peace negotiations.
(End of this chapter)