Although Qian Renxue was arguably the most reliable person on the Douluo Continent when she was a knight, she appeared shy and innocent when she was a woman.
So even though she had already done those absurd things with Qi Ling along with her mother, Qian Renxue was still too embarrassed to be too intimate with Qi Ling in front of her mother. Hugging Qi Ling at this moment was already the biggest challenge she could take. Even so, Qian Renxue's ears gradually turned red, and she decided to separate from Qi Ling.
However, Qi Ling hadn't seen Qian Renxue for so long, so naturally she wouldn't let her go so easily. Instead, she hugged Qian Renxue's slender waist tightly, pressed her head against Qian Renxue's long golden hair, and smelled the fragrance on her body.
Qian Renxue's scent is like sunshine, very comfortable and reassuring, which is why Qi Ling enjoys being with her; it always gives her a warm feeling.
However, Qian Renxue was already blushing with embarrassment from Qi Ling's teasing, and with her mother watching her with a strange smile, Qian Renxue felt even more ashamed.
If they were alone together, Qi Ling wouldn't mind doing those embarrassing things to her; in fact, she might even like it. But now, she was so embarrassed that she couldn't move.
After the two had finally finished their tender time, Qi Ling released Qian Renxue. Qian Renxue blushed and didn't know what to do. This feeling was more unbearable than any harsh training.
"What's wrong, A Xue? Why is your face so red? Are you thinking about something strange?" Bibi Dong said with a smile.
"I, I didn't, I just..." Qian Renxue didn't know what to say, but still stubbornly insisted, "Mother, you are the one who should be embarrassed. If you did that with Qi Ling, you would definitely be shy too!"
"Huh? No way, how could that be?" Bibi Dong laughed. " A Xue, don't forget, my little brother and I are in the same body but share the same fate. There's no closer relationship than that, so what's there to be shy about?"
"Ah, speaking of this, little brother, several times this year, I've had a very ominous premonition, as if I were facing a life-threatening crisis!" Bibi Dong then changed the subject, staring at Qi Ling and asking, "But I didn't encounter any danger at those times."
"After thinking it over, there's only one possibility: you've encountered a life-threatening danger, which is why I have this feeling! Tell me honestly, what exactly happened!"
Upon hearing Bibi Dong's words, Qian Renxue forgot her shyness and looked at Qi Ling with eyes full of concern.
They all knew that Qi Ling had experienced extremely dangerous things in the Devil Realm, but even knowing this, they were powerless to help Qi Ling in any way.
So now, they at least want to know what Qi Ling has gone through and what dangers she has encountered.
Seeing the two of them, Qi Ling knew she couldn't fool them anymore, so she had no choice but to briefly recount some of her experiences.
Although they hadn't experienced it firsthand, Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong could already sense the danger just from Qi Ling's narration, and they couldn't help but look worried.
After Qi Ling finished speaking, Bibi Dong said angrily, "Little brother, you really don't value your life! You clearly promised your sister that you would take good care of yourself, how could you still be so reckless!"
Qi Ling said helplessly, "I had no choice, sister. The Devil Realm is an extremely dangerous place. There, I'm just a greenhorn. If I don't fight desperately, what else can I fight for?"
"Then you shouldn't be so careless with your own life!" Bibi Dong. "It's not that I'm afraid of death, it's that I'm worried you won't cherish your life! If you continue like this, I'll never speak to you again!"
Qi Ling smiled helplessly and said, "I understand, sister. I won't be so reckless again. I'll definitely be more careful in the future!"
Despite saying that, Qi Ling knew that she would be risking her life a lot in the future, but Qi Ling was still very happy to feel their concern for her.
"No! I can't let you off so easily!" Bibi Dong said. "If I don't teach you a lesson, you won't learn your lesson!"
"Huh? No need, sister. I already know I was wrong, so you don't need to punish me anymore, right?" Qi Ling said helplessly.
"Hehe, now you know you're wrong? Too late, your sister is very angry, and the consequences will be severe!" Bibi Dong laughed. "Didn't you come to see us? Is there something else you need? I'll punish you after you've finished dealing with your business!"
Although Qi Ling knew that Bibi Dong would definitely not make things difficult for him, he was even more aware of his older sister's personality; she had plenty of ways to make him suffer.
However, Qi Ling couldn't care less about those things now. She would wait until she had told everyone everything, and then she would accept whatever punishment Bibi Dong might give her.
"But, sister, you are now the Pope, the most important person in the Spirit Hall. What will happen here if you leave the Spirit Hall?" Qi Ling couldn't help but ask.
Bibi Dong then laughed and said, "Do you think you're the only one who can be a hands-off manager? A Xue and I will leave here sooner or later, and I'm afraid that day won't be too far off."
"Therefore, in order for the Spirit Hall to continue operating, and so that Soul Master in the world will not lose this sanctuary, I have long since begun searching for a suitable successor."
"Fortunately, within this year, I finally found a suitable successor, the one who will take over Nana's position as Saintess. Since you're here too, little brother, I'll let you meet her and see what your sister's judgment is."
Judging from Bibi Dong's expression, she seems quite satisfied with this successor. Since she was able to select a saintess like Hu Liena, Qi Ling trusts Bibi Dong's judgment.
At Bibi Dong's summons, the new Holy Maiden quickly arrived. Bibi Dong then introduced her to Qi Ling, saying, "Little brother, come and see, she is the new Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, and the first choice for the next Pope. Her name is Jeanne."
Standing next to Bibi Dong was a pretty young girl, quite beautiful, but most striking was her long silver hair, which accentuated her unique charm.
Although the girl was clearly young, she showed no sign of panic. Even when facing Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Qi Ling at the same time, she remained poised and composed, displaying a demeanor that did indeed Bibi Dong's.
" Pope Holiness, is there something you need from me?" Although Jeanne was speaking to Bibi Dong, her eyes were secretly fixed on Qi Ling, clearly showing her curiosity about Qi Ling, someone Bibi Dong had specially introduced.