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Qian Renxue's words left Bibi Dong momentarily stunned. That's right—when Qian Renxue was a child, Bibi Dong would often beat and scold her.
Reflecting on her past actions toward her daughter, Bibi Dong felt like she had become something less than human. Then, emotions overwhelmed her—or perhaps something else stirred within her.
Without hesitation, Bibi Dong embraced Qian Renxue. The rift between mother and daughter began to heal slightly, though this embrace came far too late.
Deep down, Qian Renxue wanted to resist, but the presence of her mother—the thing she had yearned for most as a child—was finally here. She didn't understand why her mother had hated her so much back then. She hadn't done anything wrong, yet her mother's eyes had always been filled with venom.
The very thing she had longed for in her childhood was now hers at this age. Slowly, Qian Renxue placed her hands on Bibi Dong's back, and the two held each other tightly.
Inside the Pope's Palace, there were only four people. The mother and daughter embraced, while the other two stood awkwardly by. Li Luochen didn't dare move—he was afraid of being attacked again.
What kind of mother-in-law grabs her son-in-law by the neck like that? And wasn't she supposed to hate this daughter the most? What a classic tsundere! But Li Luochen didn't dare say a word. Goodness, who could have told him that Bibi Dong was now a Limit Douluo!
Li Luochen touched his neck, where faint traces of blackish-purple remained—it was truly frightening. He hadn't yet obtained the Asura God Trials, so he couldn't suppress Bibi Dong, the inheritor of the Rakshasa God.
He didn't dare move—not one bit. Who knew if this madwoman might strike again? So Li Luochen chose to play it safe. He realized that after nineteen years in the Douluo Continent, the only person who had ever made him feel powerless was Bibi Dong. 'Damn it, I'm so angry.'
Meanwhile, Hu Liena watched as her teacher embraced the blonde woman. She didn't understand why, but she noticed that her teacher and this woman bore a striking resemblance—about sixty percent alike, especially in their eyebrows, eyes, and chin.
However, Hu Liena was more focused on Li Luochen. He was already a Soul Douluo! And his soul rings were absurd—four black, four red. Did he have twin spirits? But his spirit was just a staff—he had released it earlier.
Hu Liena felt like she had entered uncharted territory. But she didn't care about that. This man was handsome and powerful—what should she do? She liked him so much. But wasn't that woman his wife?
Did that mean she'd have to be the mistress? Well, maybe that wasn't so bad. A man like this—if he became her husband, even as the youngest, wouldn't that still be worth it? Surely no one better than him existed.
With tender affection, Hu Liena gazed at Li Luochen. Meanwhile, Li Luochen didn't dare move an inch, fearing he might disrupt the emotional reunion between mother and daughter. He knelt on one knee, one hand still touching his neck.
Suddenly, he felt someone staring at him. Turning to locate the source, he saw a woman with long black hair. Her figure was nearly perfect. At first glance, she didn't seem particularly beautiful, but upon closer inspection, she exuded an unusual charm.
Li Luochen's face was full of confusion—almost like a black question mark. 'What is this sister looking at me for? Does she have some kind of mental illness?'
After her emotional outburst, Bibi Dong examined Qian Renxue's body. Bibi Dong was a mother too, and as a former pregnant woman herself, she knew a lot. She needed to thoroughly check her daughter's condition.
Using her soul power to investigate, she found that Qian Renxue's soul power had reached level 80. It was steadily accumulating, her vitality was strong, and her blood energy was robust. In terms of health, Qian Renxue was in peak condition.
"Xiaoxue, now that you're home, stay here. Don't go outside anymore. Men are all bastards! Don't be deceived! Stay in the Spirit Hall."
Bibi Dong spoke with her gentlest tone. For a moment, Qian Renxue was genuinely moved. But would she really soften?
"Hmph! Stop pretending. Didn't you always want me dead? Sister! Sister!"
"Sister? You should call me Mother!" Bibi Dong's anger flared at this.
Hu Liena, who had been admiring the handsome man, was suddenly stunned by Bibi Dong's words. She looked shocked. Was this blonde beauty her teacher's daughter?
Her teacher had a daughter? Her pure and holy teacher already had a child? And the daughter was already so grown up? Her teacher was only forty-three, and this girl appeared to be in her twenties.
Could it be that her teacher had a child around the age of twenty? Who was her teacher's husband? Who could have won her teacher's heart? Was he already gone? That's why she never mentioned him?
And it seemed her teacher's relationship with her daughter wasn't good. What was going on here? Ah! Her head was itching—she felt like her brain was growing.
"Hmph! I'll still call you Pope. My family consists only of my grandfather, my husband Li Luochen, and the child in my belly!"
Qian Renxue stubbornly declared, though her eyes were bloodshot.
Bibi Dong was enraged. Her daughter refused to acknowledge her, which made her furious. But remembering Qian Renxue's pregnancy, she could only sigh and turn her back to her.
"Go see your grandfather. He misses you."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue felt a sudden wave of disappointment. She tried to pull Li Luochen to leave the Pope's Palace, but he didn't budge.
Li Luochen had figured it out by now. These two were cut from the same cloth—both were proud tsunderes. They clearly wanted each other's attention but couldn't bring themselves to admit it.
*Sigh.* Looks like it's time for this old man to step in again. But I feel like this intervention might end with me getting hurt! Still, for the sake of their mother-daughter bond, a little physical injury and a few days in bed are nothing to fear!
"Cough, cough. I've figured it out. No wonder they're mother and daughter—they're both the same. Neither can swallow their pride. Seriously, are you just going to let things remain like this? You both clearly care about each other—why can't you just talk it out…?"
"Shut up! ×2"
Two simultaneous shouts interrupted Li Luochen's words. In an instant, a purple-black sickle was pressed against his neck.
*Gulp.*
Li Luochen was drenched in sweat. 'Goodness! The Rakshasa God Sickle! How did the god give such a divine artifact to Bibi Dong? Has she already completed the seven trials?'
'I need to retreat and train hard to break through to Title Douluo, absorb the Dragon Pill as my ninth soul ring, kill Tang Chen, and obtain the Asura Nine Trials. Otherwise, I'm in serious danger.'
"If you dare say another word, I'll kill you! You know nothing about what happened between us! Don't think I won't kill you just because you're Xiaoxue's husband!"
Bibi Dong's eyes turned crimson as her Killing God Domain expanded outward.
Well, Li Luochen's words had triggered unpleasant memories for Bibi Dong, causing her defenses to crumble!
"If you want to kill him, you'll have to kill me first!" Qian Renxue shouted angrily, standing beside Li Luochen, ready to face death together with him.
Seeing this scene, Bibi Dong was reminded of over twenty years ago when she had been in a similar situation—except back then, the man had been a coward!
"Heh, Xue'er, don't worry. She won't kill you, and I won't let her either! Whoever dares harm my family—be it a commoner, a soul master, a Title Douluo, or even a god—I will make them wish they were dead!"
Li Luochen, of course, wouldn't allow his woman to die. Family was his ultimate line in the sand. Even though Bibi Dong was Qian Renxue's mother, if she dared harm Qian Renxue, Li Luochen was prepared to kill her.
With that, Li Luochen's aura surged. The seven soul bones on his body fused into a single set—a blood-red battle armor!
Soul Bone Fusion Skill: Asura Blood Armor!
Killing God Domain Evolution Skill: Asura Hell!
Li Luochen's Killing God Domain directly suppressed Bibi Dong's Killing God Domain. Though his soul power was only at level 88, under the influence of the Asura Blood Armor, his presence reached the level of a 98-level Super Douluo.
Next, he unleashed the Atlas Divine Dragon Staff! His divine weapon spirit showed no signs of being suppressed by Bibi Dong's divine artifact. Instead, it grew increasingly solid, gradually transcending its original state.
"Bibi Dong! I don't care what happened between you and Xue in the past! But mother and daughter are bound by blood—no matter what happens, that bond cannot be broken!
Xue will always be your daughter. You shouldn't place your hatred on her! Even tigers don't eat their own cubs—how could you be more ruthless than a tiger?
Forget about your pride and dignity! Is family really less important than face? Think about it carefully!"
Li Luochen's words left Bibi Dong speechless.
The hand holding the Rakshasa God Sickle trembled slightly. That's right—she couldn't place her hatred for Qian Xunji onto her daughter. Qian Xunji was already dead. Why should she continue to hold a grudge against Qian Renxue?
"You… Li Luochen, fine! I hope you'll always treat Xiao Xue well. If I find out you've mistreated her, no matter where you run, I'll make you pay!"
Bibi Dong's words signified her acceptance of Li Luochen being with her daughter. After all, Li Luochen hadn't shown any fear earlier, even facing her divine might head-on. Bibi Dong admired such courage. If only… but alas, there was no "if." That man from the past could never have had such bravery.
"I don't need you to (manage) me!" Qian Renxue started to speak again.
"Hmm?" Bibi Dong's Death Stare locked onto her.
"Hmph! Do as you please."
"What should you call me?" Bibi Dong continued to glare.
"Pope…" Stubborn Angel persisted.
"Hmm?" Death Stare intensified.
"Sis…ter…" Stubborn Angel began to waver.
"Hmm?" Glare deepened.
"Mo…ther…" Stubborn Angel completely caved. Though her words stumbled, her heart felt a flicker of happiness.
"Mm~ Go ahead and visit your grandfather at the Elders' Hall. Then come back—I have something to discuss with you." Bibi Dong spoke gently to Qian Renxue before turning her gaze to Li Luochen.
"You, boy, don't disturb us. Get out! Out of my sight!"
"Got it!" Li Luochen obediently fled. Since no fight had broken out, it was best to stay submissive. This mother-in-law was terrifying, suppressing both daughter and son-in-law completely.
Li Luochen and Qian Renxue left together. The pressure of a mother's authority was truly overwhelming.
As Bibi Dong watched them leave, she sighed in relief. Qian Renxue had called her "Mother," and that warmed her heart.
"Um… Teach… Teacher, when did you have a daughter?" Hu Liena asked tentatively.
Bibi Dong: "Mind your own business! Go train. Don't come out until you've broken through to level 60! -`д-"
Hu Liena: "Oh~ ﹌○﹌"
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