Lin Luo: Damn! Qian Daoliu, That Sneaky Old Fox!

While no one had come to fetch her yet, Qian Renxue sat by the dressing table with Lin Luo in her arms and began giving him his morning feed.

At the same time, she hurriedly got herself ready, frowning as she tried to comb down a tuft of hair sticking up on her head.

"I'm so busy... you little brat, if you don't show me filial piety when you grow up, you're seriously dead."

Qian Renxue grumbled and cursed as she applied her makeup while nursing him.

Lin Luo paid her no mind, holding on to her breast and suckling as though he couldn't hear her.

"Awoo, awoo~"

The little fox crouched on the floor, gazing longingly at Qian Renxue with big, round eyes.

Qian Renxue frowned at once. "You're hungry too??"

"Awoo~"

Xiao Hong raised her head as though it were only natural.

Qian Renxue glanced at the table and could only put the pastries left over from last night on the floor.

Before long, there was a knock at the door. It was Ling Yuan Douluo.

"Young Mistress, are you ready?"

"Wait a little longer!"

"All right."

Once Lin Luo had finished feeding, Qian Renxue pulled her clothes back into place, set him on the bed, and hurriedly began picking out clothes for him.

"Grandpa is taking this so seriously, so you have to dress nicely too, don't you? We can't have you going there with your little butt bare, can we?"

Qian Renxue muttered as she picked through the clothes.

Outside the Worship Hall.

In the inner plaza.

A whole row of soldiers in silver-gray armor surrounded the plaza so tightly that not even water could have slipped through. With their backs to the Worship Hall, they kept a stern watch on the outskirts of the plaza to prevent anyone from entering. They had also received orders and were voluntarily blocking their ears against any sensitive information they might overhear.

Normally, when a child of the Angel Clan held a first-birthday selection ceremony, all the Soul Masters of the East Hall should have come to watch.

But given how sensitive and special Lin Luo's identity was, the spectators this time were limited to the Offerings and elders, and, of course, Bibi Dong.

The ceremony itself, however, had been set up with no expense spared.

A red carpet covering more than a thousand square meters had been laid directly in the center of the inner plaza. There were so many objects for the selection that the circle they formed covered a vast area.

Never mind a baby-even an adult standing among them would have been dazzled.

The objects provided included items representative of all walks of life. Some symbolized identity and status, while others displayed personal hobbies and interests.

Naturally, many toys were mixed in to serve as distractions.

Among them were countless precious items.

Soul Bones were among them, and there was more than one. They were categorized by age, to see what age of Soul Bone the baby would choose.

The seven Offerings emerged from the Worship Hall and slowly descended the steps.

They sat down in their respective places, while Qian Daoliu took the seat of honor, his face stern and commanding respect without anger.

Guang Ling rubbed his knees nervously, repeatedly looking back toward the Worship Hall.

I really hope Luo'er listened yesterday. He's so clever; he should have understood what I meant...

But there are so many toys he likes here... It's hard to say what he'll choose in the end.

Though several seats separated them, Qian Daoliu seemed able to sense Guang Ling's mood.

With a smile that didn't reach his eyes, he said, "Fifth Brother, you seem nervous."

Guang Ling immediately replied, "No, I'm not."

Qian Daoliu picked up his teacup and took a small sip before saying, "Yesterday I saw you sneaking off to find Xue'er. You didn't go and give that boy any instructions in advance, did you?"

At that instant, Guang Ling felt his scalp go numb.

He looked at Qian Daoliu in surprise, only to see a cold, teasing smile on his face.

The next moment, Guang Ling rushed over to the red carpet. He quickly scanned the hundreds of objects, and his heart sank halfway into his boots.

The Angel Soul Seal isn't here...

He actually didn't put the Angel Soul Seal here!!!

That old fox... Guang Ling immediately looked back at Qian Daoliu, his gaze complicated and speechless.

Big Brother, oh, Big Brother.

You're so calculating that you'd even scheme against your own people?!

Qian Daoliu said calmly, "You all know what I most want a child of the Angel Clan to choose at a ceremony like this, but this time, I didn't play by the plan... hehe, that child may disappoint you."

"And Fifth Brother, what I hate most is cheating."

He shot Guang Ling an icy glance.

Guang Ling returned to his seat in dejection.

The other Offerings fell silent, their expressions complicated. Even Bibi Dong, sitting nearby, didn't dare speak.

Qian Daoliu continued, "However, since we're able to hold this ceremony for him, I can promise that whatever he chooses, I will grant him one wish related to that object. But that is all."

Guang Ling's expression turned ugly. For once, he viciously cursed Qian Daoliu in his heart.

Just then, everyone turned to look toward the Worship Hall.

Qian Renxue, beautifully dressed, was hurrying over with Lin Luo in her arms.

Lin Luo, in his arms, was especially cute and handsome today too. Together, mother and son were easily the most eye-catching sight there.

Guang Ling frowned and immediately got up to meet them. The Fourth Offering, seated beside him, couldn't stop him.

He went up to Qian Renxue and said in a low voice, "There's been a change of plans. Your grandpa didn't put out the Angel Soul Seal. That old man-I really can't understand what the point of holding this ceremony is for him. Is it just to belittle Luo'er in public...?"

Qian Renxue was only momentarily taken aback, not particularly surprised.

Lin Luo, however, was dumbstruck on the spot.

Damn! Qian Daoliu, that sneaky old fox!!

"It doesn't matter. I don't care about the result. As long as Luo'er likes it, that's enough. Even if he picks a toy, I'll be happy for him."

Qian Renxue spoke without a change in expression.

Guang Ling said, "But your grandpa also promised that no matter what Luo'er chooses this time, he'll do everything he can to grant him one request related to that object."

Qian Renxue nodded. As she passed the seats, she made no attempt to hide the glare she shot her own grandfather.

Qian Daoliu frowned in displeasure. This girl is glaring at me? I didn't even make an issue of your cheating.

Once on the red carpet, Qian Renxue placed Lin Luo inside a circle at its very center.

She took a deep breath, adjusted her mood, and put on a gentle smile. In a cheerful voice, she said, "Luo'er, pick whatever you like! Just have fun!"

Lin Luo said, "Yah..."

With that, Qian Renxue walked off the carpet with a cold expression, her dissatisfaction with Qian Daoliu growing still stronger.

Soon, all the Offerings and elders, as well as Bibi Dong, rose from their seats.

They walked to the edge of the red carpet, every gaze fixed on Lin Luo.

If the Angel Soul Seal were there, he had to choose it. But without it... Lin Luo could only choose the most valuable item there for the ceremony to count as a success.

What will he choose?

Bibi Dong grew nervous too, and she couldn't help recalling the choice Qian Renxue had made back then.

Qian Renxue's choice back then had shocked everyone too.

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