Bibi Dong's Ascension
"What? Don't I look like I can cook?"
Qian Nuo sat beside Qian Renxue, picked up the enormous roasted tiger leg, and took a bite before asking casually.
Mm, this is really good. My cooking skills haven't gotten rusty after all.
Although he had inherited them, everything seemed so good.
Qian Renxue had wanted to say he did look like he could cook, but after giving it some thought, she went against her true feelings and smiled. "You do! You look the most like you can cook, big brother~"
She was chewing as she spoke, so her words were a little muffled.
Qian Renxue looked at the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger locked in a cage not far away and asked curiously, "Big brother, are you just going to keep that tiger locked up there?"
"Yes. Once I've raised it into a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, I'll slaughter it and make it my fifth Soul Ring." Qian Nuo glanced at the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger in the cage and spoke casually.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger felt his gaze and met his eyes. Its fur stood on end with fright, and it trembled all over.
"I see, big brother. I just passed the Angel God's First Trial, and my Soul Power rose to level thirty. I can get my Third Soul Ring now~"
Qian Renxue spoke up.
Qian Nuo asked, "Did you get a method for cultivating spiritual power?"
If she didn't improve her spiritual power, the plan to get a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring as her third would very likely come to nothing.
Qian Renxue nodded. "I did! It's called the Sacred Light Guidance Method! It's a god-level guidance method, you know~ I can cultivate both Soul Power and spiritual power with it!"
"Good. For the first six months of this year, I'll give you combat training in the mornings, and you'll cultivate the guidance method at night to improve your spiritual power. After six months, I'll take you to get your third Soul Ring, a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring."
Just like that, Qian Nuo calmly decided on the training for the next six months.
As for the second half of the year, that could wait.
If nothing unexpected happened, he would increase her morning training at most, while she would still cultivate spiritual power at night.
"Mm, Xiao Xue will listen to whatever big brother says~" Qian Renxue nodded adorably.
That night, Light Feather Douluo came to Qian Nuo's villa and sought him out.
"Young Master Qian Nuo."
Light Feather Douluo bowed respectfully to the youth before him, a trace of apprehension in his manner.
He knew how terrifying Qian Nuo was, so his heart was filled with awe.
Even though he was deeply averse to evil himself.
But the person before him was the son of the previous Pope, Qian Xunji, and the Great Enshrined's own grandson.
Besides, he couldn't beat him.
After the intense training during the day, Qian Renxue was already lying in bed, cultivating the Sacred Light Guidance Method.
After intense training, the guidance method brought even greater benefits.
After seeing Qian Renxue settled, Qian Nuo went to the front courtyard outside the villa and looked at the tall, middle-aged man in shimmering clothes before him.
"What did you come to see me about?" Qian Nuo was somewhat puzzled. He had only met this enshrined a few times and barely knew him. He didn't know why the man had come looking for him at this hour.
Light Feather Douluo said respectfully, "Young Master Qian Nuo, the Great Enshrined sent me to inform you that tomorrow is the day your mother, Bibi Dong, ascends as Pope. The Great Enshrined wants you to take Xiao Xue to watch. He said that no matter what, she is still your mother."
He felt considerable pressure standing before the youth.
The invisible presence the youth exuded made him feel even more awe toward him.
As the Fifth Enshrined, he had already reached the realm of a level ninety-six Peak Douluo, but before this youth, he still wasn't much to look at.
Qian Nuo looked at the androgynous person before him, neither male nor female, and his tone turned a little colder. "Why didn't he come and tell me himself instead of sending you?"
"I don't know. I was only following orders," Light Feather Douluo hurriedly said.
"I know. You can go back and report to him." Qian Nuo turned, raised a hand in farewell, and walked inside with both hands in his pockets.
Light Feather Douluo gave him a long look before quickly leaving. Only after he had gone did he feel the pressure on him ease considerably, and he discreetly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Light Feather Douluo returned to the Angel Main Hall to report.
"Great Enshrined, I have informed Young Master Qian Nuo." Light Feather Douluo was even more respectful toward the old man before him.
"Mm. What was his attitude?" Qian Daoliu asked.
He had deliberately sent Guang Ling over because he wanted to see how Qian Nuo regarded Bibi Dong, his birth mother.
Although his relationship with Qian Nuo had eased somewhat after Qian Renxue's crying and fussing, he didn't really want to see him either.
Especially after Qian Renxue had chosen Qian Nuo as her training target, and Lady Angel God had even agreed.
He was jealous.
He wanted to see him even less.
"Uh, he was indifferent. Other than that, there was nothing."
"He said he knew. As for whether he'll go, I don't know, and I didn't dare ask."
Light Feather Douluo hurriedly spoke.
"Mm, I understand. You may leave. Thank you for your efforts." Qian Daoliu waved a hand.
Whether Qian Nuo went or not didn't matter to him. He only wanted to see his attitude.
In any case, he had already informed him.
Qian Nuo could go or not. What the hell did it have to do with him?
"It was no trouble to serve you, Great Enshrined!"
"I'll take my leave!"
Light Feather Douluo exchanged a few pleasantries before quickly departing.
Early the next morning, Qian Nuo got up. As a top chef, he had no habit of sleeping in. After washing up, he prepared a hearty, nutritious breakfast and set it on the table.
Looking at the food before him, Qian Nuo was in an exceptionally good mood.
Perhaps it was because Ryomen Sukuna had been a top chef in his lifetime.
His heart was also filled with pride.
Only when he was cooking did he feel happy and joyful.
By this time, Qian Renxue was also up.
"Morning, big brother! Wow, what a feast for breakfast!" Qian Renxue was full of vigor. She swallowed at the sight of the spread on the table.
"Go brush your teeth," Qian Nuo said.
Qian Renxue nodded and quickly finished washing up.
The two sat down at the table and began to eat.
Qian Nuo said casually, "Today is the day Bibi Dong ascends as Pope. Do you want to go watch?"
Qian Renxue swallowed the food in her mouth. A complicated look flashed in her eyes, and for a moment, she didn't know what to choose.
Qian Nuo said calmly, "If you don't want to go, then don't. Don't put pressure on yourself. I don't care about her ascension."
Qian Renxue looked at Qian Nuo and asked, "Big brother, are you going?"
Qian Nuo said calmly, "I'd rather not go, but if you want to, I'll go with you, so that woman doesn't bully you again."
Qian Renxue felt warmth in her heart.
She was clever and heard another meaning in her brother Qian Nuo's words.
So she smiled and said, "Then Xiao Xue will go take a look. We'll just hide in the crowd and watch."
"Then let's go." Qian Nuo nodded.
Before long, the two finished breakfast and set off for the Pope's Hall.
The Pope's Hall was already a sea of people. Many had taken their places and made preparations for Bibi Dong's ascension ceremony.
Soon, people from the major factions also received the news and were somewhat surprised.
They hadn't expected the new Pope to be Bibi Dong. It really was surprising!