"Xue'er, you did a great job."
Qian Daoliu looked at Qian Renxue, his eyes full of admiration.
"Although my Spirit Hall fears no one."
"But before you understand the other party's background, you should not make enemies rashly."
Qian Renxue breathed a sigh of relief.
On the way back, she was still worried that her grandfather would blame her for not handling things well and missing the best opportunity to stifle a genius.
"Grandpa, what should we do next?"
"Should we continue to court them, or...?"
Qian Renxue made a throat-slitting gesture, a ruthless glint in her eyes.
Since they cannot be used by me, they are potential enemies.
The safest approach is undoubtedly to nip him in the bud before he becomes too powerful.
"Grandpa, just to be on the safe side, why don't you do it yourself?"
Qian Daoliu remained silent for a long time.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed intently on the longsword in the angel statue's hand.
After a long while, he slowly shook his head.
"inappropriate."
"Since he said that as long as no one provokes them, they will not interfere with anyone."
"Then let's trust him this once, observe the situation, and act accordingly."
Qian Daoliu made a decision.
"Xiaoxue, your mission remains the same. Continue to infiltrate the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace."
"As for that boy..."
A glint of light flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes.
"Maintain contact, but don't try to please them."
"Xiaoxue, although he is a little younger than you, since you are both unparalleled geniuses, you may have something in common."
"Use your charm and your personality to win him over and influence him."
"If you can make him like you, or even fall in love with you..."
"Then these so-called variables become the sharpest sword in our hands, don't they?"
Qian Renxue was slightly taken aback, her eyes widening in surprise.
"You want me to...seduce someone?"
"No, Grandpa means to interact with each other as equals."
"But..."
Just thinking about that boy in the private room, so stubborn and unyielding.
And those eyes that seemed to see through all pretense.
Qian Renxue felt a wave of weakness wash over her.
"Grandpa, he has clearly seen through my true form, but he doesn't seem interested in me."
"Besides, he's surrounded by quite a few exceptionally talented women..."
Qian Daoliu laughed.
He reached out and gently patted Qian Renxue's shoulder.
"Silly child, who are you?"
"You are a descendant of the Qian family. How can those common beauties compare to you?"
"Have confidence."
Qian Daoliu's words were like a powerful stimulant, injected into Qian Renxue's heart.
yes.
She is Qian Renxue.
How can I show weakness in front of a kid who's even younger than me?
How can I admit that I am inferior to him?
A strong competitive spirit burned fiercely in Qian Renxue's heart.
It's not just about the mission.
It's also to prove myself!
She, Qian Renxue, must make Dongfang Jing completely submit!
"I understand, Grandpa."
Qian Renxue straightened her back, her previously somewhat dejected demeanor vanishing completely.
A resolute light shone in her eyes.
"I will show him who the most dazzling genius on this continent is!"
Qian Daoliu nodded with satisfaction, stroking his granddaughter's blonde hair: "Go ahead, but don't let her know about this yet."
"Um."
Just as Qian Renxue agreed and was about to turn and leave the Elder Hall,
A cold, mocking female voice echoed from outside the hall.
"You don't want me to know?"
"Unfortunately, it's too late."
With a loud rumble, the heavy palace doors were pushed open.
Wearing a magnificent papal robe, a purple-gold crown, and holding a scepter, Bibi Dong slowly stepped in.
Her steps were slow, and the base of her scepter struck the smooth ground with a clear, resonant "tap, tap."
Qian Daoliu's originally kind expression gradually disappeared, replaced by majesty and indifference.
"Why aren't you in your papal palace? What are you doing here?"
Bibi Dong seemed oblivious to the implied expulsion in his words, lightly tapping the ground with her scepter and stopping in her tracks.
"Having heard she's back, I naturally had to come and see her."
She didn't even look at Qian Daoliu; her phoenix eyes fell directly on Qian Renxue's face.
Qian Renxue stared back at her without yielding an inch.
Between the mother and daughter, an invisible spark of electricity seemed to fly.
a long time,
Bibi Dong let out a barely audible chuckle and turned her gaze to Qian Daoliu.
His voice carried a hint of sarcasm: "Faced with a brat who is not even eighteen years old, and a few cowardly Title Douluos hiding their heads and tails, the dignified Grand Elder is actually timid and hesitant?"
"Are we just going to let this hidden danger grow?"
Qian Daoliu glanced at Bibi Dong, but did not get angry. He simply replied calmly, "Some things cannot be judged by appearances alone. Bibi Dong, you are too radical."
"radical?"
Bibi Dong seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world.
"If I don't do this, how can I secure my position as Pope? How can I take control of the entire Spirit Hall?"
Qian Daoliu stopped arguing with her about the topic: "You heard everything, so what are you going to do?"
"Naturally, we will send someone to Purple Star Academy."
"Assassination."
She added.
"They have already broken through to the Soul Emperor realm at such a young age and possess an unheard-of Soul Ring configuration. Furthermore, they are going to participate in the next All-Continent Elite Soul Master Tournament. If we let them go unchecked, they may threaten our Spirit Hall team's championship title."
"Oh?" Qian Daoliu countered, "There are supposedly four Title Douluos in that academy. Do you know their strength? Do you really think that sending someone to assassinate them would be successful?"
"If it's inconvenient for the chief officiant, let the other officiants take over."
Bibi Dong's plan was earlier
"With the fusion of Yue Guan and Gui Mei's martial souls, it's enough to trap them."
"At that time, when other worshippers take action, they will surely be able to capture them all in one fell swoop."
She paused for a moment, then said, "Once we get rid of the troublemakers, we can also capture Dongfang Jing alive and force him to reveal all the secrets he possesses."
Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu instantly understood; this was her true purpose.
For that good-for-nothing, she actually went so far as to mobilize the elders of the Hall of Worship to bring Dongfang Jing back?
Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment, then flatly refused.
"Our temple will not interfere in this matter."
"you!"
Bibi Dong's face contorted with rage, clearly angered by the blunt rejection.
Purple Star Academy is, after all, located within the territory of Heaven Dou City. The Spirit Hall's influence is deeply entrenched there, but it is also constrained by the Heaven Dou royal family. The movement cannot be too large, and a large number of people cannot be dispatched to encircle and suppress it.
As for high-end combat power, the only ones Bibi Dong can directly command are Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo, and a few elders such as Demon Bear, Ghost Leopard, and Spirit Kite.
As for the four lower sects, they have already expressed their willingness to surrender to the Spirit Hall.
Although it's a bit early, it's a good opportunity to get them to submit ahead of time.
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