Choose Him or Choose Me?

Qian Daoliu's face darkened. The breath lodged in his chest took a long while to settle.

Bibi Dong had something to rely on, and he truly had no way to deal with her.

He could not possibly actually beat her to death.

Qian Xunji was dead, and he himself was destined to sacrifice his life in the future. Bibi Dong was Qian Renxue's last remaining relative in this world.

As Qian Renxue's grandfather, he had cherished this granddaughter since she was little.

He did not want Qian Renxue to be all alone after becoming a god.

"Bibi Dong, we may have been at fault and hurt you, but Xiao Xue is innocent."

"She should not bear your hatred. The grudges of your generation should not be passed on to her.

"She is only a child. This is unfair to her."

"The grudges of the previous generation should end with the previous generation."

"Besides, Qian Xunji is already gone."

"Your hatred should have ended with his death, shouldn't it?"

"Do not spend your entire life living in resentment. It will hurt both you and others."

Qian Renxue was thoroughly confused by what Qian Daoliu said. With her current emotional intelligence, she could not understand it at all.

Still, she was not stupid. She knew there had to be some secret between her grandfather and mother that they had kept from her.

Her father and mother were not as close as they appeared to be.

There was a deep, hidden hatred between them.

Yet it seemed that her grandfather did not want her to know, nor was her mother willing to tell her.

Qian Renxue was very curious.

She felt that this might be the secret behind why her mother had never liked her.

Her mother looked at her as though she were an enemy.

Though Qian Renxue was still young, she could vaguely see it.

She simply had never wanted to accept that reality.

Her thoughts were simple and innocent. What kind of irreconcilable hatred could exist between mother and daughter?

Perhaps her mother disliked her only because she had placed great expectations on her, and Qian Renxue was not outstanding enough yet.

As long as she became outstanding enough and met her mother's expectations, her mother would like her.

But reality now dealt her a vicious slap, shattering the beautiful dream she had woven into pieces.

Qian Renxue pressed her pearly white teeth tightly against her little red lips, her gaze fixed pleadingly on her grandfather.

She begged him with her eyes to tell her why, to reveal the secret that had been concealed.

Facing those eyes filled with a thirst for answers, she was still his only granddaughter.

Qian Daoliu truly could not bear it. He opened his mouth, but the words he had prepared caught in his throat.

More than anyone, he knew that this secret was best left buried, best kept from Qian Renxue forever.

If she learned it, it would only hurt her a second time.

Moreover, he did not fully understand the reasons behind it himself.

He only knew that, in order to obtain Bibi Dong and make her bear the Qian Family an exceptional descendant with outstanding talent, Qian Xunji had used some dishonorable means against her.

As a man, Qian Daoliu could roughly guess what those dishonorable means of Qian Xunji's had been.

Nine times out of ten, he had forced himself on her.

Qian Daoliu let out a long sigh, not knowing what to say.

But when he met Qian Renxue's large, pleading eyes, he truly did not know how to refuse her.

Thus, Qian Daoliu sank into a whirlpool of conflict.

"End?" Bibi Dong paid no heed to Qian Renxue's feelings and gave a cold laugh.

"Qian Daoliu, how could this possibly end?"

"I should have had a wonderful life, but he destroyed it all."

"And you tell me to put an end to such a blood-deep hatred?!"

"Besides, Qian Xunji was not killed by me. My revenge has yet to be fulfilled!" Bibi Dong showed no weakness as she stared directly at Qian Daoliu.

A trace of the Rakshasa God's aura leaked from her body.

Sensing the Rakshasa God's aura on Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu's expression subtly changed.

A flash of apprehension passed through the depths of his eyes, but it vanished in an instant, and he immediately regained his calm dignity.

Seeing Bibi Dong's attitude, she was simply an ungrateful wretch.

Golden Crocodile Douluo, Qing Luan Douluo, Mighty Lion Douluo, Light Feather Douluo, Thousand Jin Douluo, and Demon Subduing Douluo could no longer hold back. They pointed at her and cursed furiously, calling Bibi Dong an ungrateful wretch who could never be raised right.

Spirit Hall had nurtured her and spent so many resources and so much time on her. Was this how she repaid Spirit Hall?

Qian Renxue possessed extraordinary talent and had gained the recognition of six Angel Spirit Bones. She was guaranteed to become the Angel God in the future.

They were all believers of the Angel God, guardians of Spirit Hall, and the godfathers and honorary uncles Qian Renxue acknowledged.

Though they were not related by blood, that sweet "godfather" and "uncle" was enough for them to protect Qian Renxue.

Furthermore, they were furious at Bibi Dong's ungrateful behavior.

If the Great Enshriner had not stopped them, they would have torn Bibi Dong apart and scattered her pieces by now.

Qian Daoliu stopped Golden Crocodile Douluo, Demon Subduing Douluo, Thousand Jin Douluo, and the others, whose rage had surged to their heads.

Looking at Bibi Dong, who showed no remorse whatsoever, Qian Daoliu took a deep breath.

"Bibi Dong, you will regret what you are doing today!"

After saying that, Qian Daoliu turned a gentle, doting gaze toward the weak and helpless Qian Renxue at his side.

"Xiao Xue, come back to the Worship Hall with the enshriners!"

"Your grandfather, godfathers, and honorary uncles all like you very much. We will personally teach you techniques and show you how to cultivate!"

As Qian Daoliu spoke, the gazes of Golden Crocodile Douluo, Thousand Jin Douluo, Demon Subduing Douluo, and the other great enshriner elders immediately turned toward Qian Renxue.

Bibi Dong was a cold-hearted woman, an ungrateful wretch by nature. There was no reason to remain in this Pope's Palace, as cold and hard as iron.

Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others had already made up their minds.

No matter what, they would not allow Qian Renxue to remain in the Pope's Palace any longer.

Bibi Dong would absolutely lead Qian Renxue astray. Who knew whether she would abuse Qian Renxue after they left?

If Qian Renxue was unwilling, they would coax or trick her if necessary, but they would bring her back to the Worship Hall.

Bibi Dong watched everything coldly. She knew Qian Renxue far too well.

She was not worried in the slightest.

If Qian Renxue chose to return to the Worship Hall with Qian Daoliu and the others, then she would not be Qian Renxue.

Certain of herself, Bibi Dong waited for Qian Renxue to firmly choose her.

After waiting for a long time, Qian Renxue still did not speak.

Bibi Dong's brows could not help but furrow slightly, and an unpleasant feeling took root in her heart.

Her gaze shifted toward Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue was actually hesitating!

In that instant, the inexplicable irritation in Bibi Dong's heart intensified.

It was as if something were about to slip free from her control and leave her.

"Will you choose him, or will you choose me?

"If you choose him, then you will never have to see me again."

Bibi Dong ignored that vexing feeling and spoke to the hesitant Qian Renxue.

This was the choice she gave her, and also her threat.

"Xiao Xue!" Qian Daoliu's heart ached as he watched Qian Renxue caught between them.

After a long while, Qian Daoliu drew in a long breath. The struggle in his eyes gave way to determination.

Though he knew this would hurt Qian Renxue deeply, he wanted her to cut through the mess with a swift blade.

"Xiao Xue, come to the Worship Hall with Grandfather!"

"Your godfathers and honorary uncles all hope that you will come to the Worship Hall."