Qian Renjue gently caressed his mother's soft hand.
Sucking on his mother's jade-like fingers.
And as his sister, Qian Renxue's throat was hoarse from shouting.
"Achoo!"
Only after hearing Qian Renjue's laughter again.
Qian Renxue finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She almost thought... her barely-warmed-up younger brother had already kicked the bucket.
Bibi Dong gently stroked Qian Renjue.
She felt his breaths, felt his scratches.
She didn't want to pay any attention at all
to Qian Renxue's annoying shouts.
They had only been alone for less than half an hour.
Movement came again from outside the secret room.
The footsteps were very hurried.
The person who came was wearing a golden robe and a golden crown on their golden hair.
A holy aura emanated from him.
Yet, a trace of gloominess was hidden deep within his eyes.
Bibi Dong felt a chill wash over her at his arrival.
The warmth she had felt vanished instantly.
Qian Renjue's laughter ceased.
His purple eyes turned toward the entrance, gazing at his short-lived old man, Qian Xunji.
His eyes were filled with curiosity.
His first impression, judging only by his appearance, was still very good.
He was a handsome man.
But with his limited experience…
He really couldn't offer any other assessment.
"Ah…"
Qian Renjue smiled and beckoned towards him.
Soon, he felt a bit of pressure coming from Bibi Dong's hand.
"Dong'er!"
Qian Xunji stopped, the smile on his face freezing.
The voice carried a hint of nervousness.
Bibi Dong simply closed her eyes in utter disgust, retracting her hand.
The atmosphere was oppressive. Even Qian Renjue couldn't smile anymore.
The secret room was silent.
Qian Xunji's footsteps shifted slightly, then stopped. After a moment of hesitation, he waved his hand.
A maidservant behind him stepped forward and embraced Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue in her arms.
Qian Renxue looked at her father, whom she hadn't seen in years.
Having learned the truth, she no longer felt the admiration she'd had in her previous life, as a child.
All that remained were helplessness and pain!
As a daughter, she couldn't side with either of them.
Both had used the wrong methods to do what they believed was right.
Whether out of helplessness or deception,
the fact remained: both of them had done wrong! This was her judgment, made from the perspective of a daughter, entangled by familial bonds.
If wrong, then punishment was due.
But Qian Xunji's mistakes shouldn't be paid for by the entire Spirit Hall!
This was just a family matter.
Spirit Hall never owed Bibi Dong anything!
Qian Renjue also looked at Qian Xunji, seeing him up close and more clearly.
He was also pondering the tangled mess between his parents.
How would it all end?
Qian Xunji looked at the twins in front of him, a look of fatherly affection on his face.
He wanted to smile, but couldn't.
The children's eyes seemed to be scrutinizing him.
As their father, he couldn't meet their gaze, feeling guilty.
He gently embraced the siblings, one by one, and immediately felt a heavy weight.
Qian Xunji chuckled to himself.
She led the siblings and prepared to leave the dark secret room.
"Dong'er, rest well."
The two weak auras gradually faded away.
Bibi Dong opened her eyes, filled with endless resentment and pain.
Qian Renxue looked at her, her eyes filled with disappointment and helplessness.
So what if she knew the truth? Facing Bibi Dong made her feel even more powerless.
The damage had already been done; her presence would only cause her pain.
It was like an unsolvable curse.
She didn't want to distance herself, but she couldn't get close either.
"Eee-yah~"
A cheerful laugh rang out.
Qian Renjue peeked out from Qian Xunji's arms.
He waved his little hand at Bibi Dong, as if saying goodbye to her.
The resentment in Bibi Dong's eyes was mixed with struggle.
She closed her eyes in pain.
Qian Renxue watched her laughing little brother.
A hint of doting flashed in her eyes.
And hesitation.
Should he remind him not to get close to Bibi Dong?
Otherwise, all he would get is heartbreak and sorrow.
Qian Xunji rushed out of the dim secret room with the child.
He dashed out of the Papal Palace.
He flew towards the Worship Hall on the mountaintop, adjacent to the Douluo Hall.
Using his soul power to protect the child.
As if venting something, he put all his strength into it, giving it his all.
He let the cold, biting wind slap his face.
In less than half an hour.
He arrived in front of the Worship Hall.
Looking at Qian Renjue in his arms, he smiled and applauded for himself.
Until this moment.
Qian Xunji finally felt a sense of relief.
A genuine smile appeared on his noble face.
He quickly rushed into the Worship Hall.
"Dad, our Qian family has an heir! The Qian family has an heir!"
[Congratulations to the Host, the first transmission of great love was successful! (Target: Qian Xunji)]
[Reward received: A mysterious treasure chest!]
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Several powerful auras arrived one after another!
Among them, one aura, arrogant and superior, suppressed the entire scene.
Following that was a burst of laughter.
"Hahaha."
"Good! Good! Excellent!"
"The Qian family finally has an heir!"
Qian Renxue looked at the man before her, who had a kind face and the appearance of a middle-aged man.
A deep sense of guilt filled her heart.
In her previous life, the person she had wronged the most was her grandfather!
It was she who had made her grandfather's sacrifice in vain.
Seeing her grandfather again, Qian Renxue's eyes reddened, and she couldn't help but shed tears.
This was an emotion she hadn't experienced when she saw Bibi Dong and Qian Xunji.
Qian Renjue was also looking at his grandfather in this life.
The strongest Grand Elder in the sky, Qian Daoliu.
He smiled at him and opened his small hands.
"Haha, this is my good grandchild."
Qian Daoliu chuckled as he took Qian Renjue, then turned to Qian Xunji and said, "Follow me."
Qian Xunji nodded to Jin'e and the others, and followed.
Walking ahead, Qian Daoliu gently played with the child in his arms.
His face was full of kindness, his smile slightly subdued.
He even turned back and glared at Qian Xunji with displeasure.
"You beast, you need to put more effort into her."
Qian Xunji, who was pinching Qian Renxue's face, was slightly stunned.
Nodded his head.
"Dad, I know about this."
"Hmph! It's good that you know. I was just worried... Sigh!"
Qian Daoliu snorted coldly, then stopped himself, a worried look in his eyes as he sighed deeply.
He looked at the little one in his arms.
His eyes were filled with hope, hoping that the woman would show some consideration for the child's sake.
Father and son fell silent.
They walked towards the room that had already been prepared.
Qian Daoliu placed his precious grandson in the cradle, and in his joy, he couldn't help but tease.
"Say, why is your son so ugly? He's not as good-looking as mine."
"Aah～!"
Lying in the cradle, Qian Renjue's smile froze.
As fathers, Qian Xunji's competitive spirit was instantly ignited.
He immediately retorted: "Dad! How could my son be ugly? He's definitely better-looking than your son."
Putting Qian Renxue in the cradle, Qian Xunji immediately explained: "The midwife said this kid was probably kicked by his sister, and he'll recover in a while."
"Don't throw him away, he'll get better-looking when he's older."
Qian Renxue looked at her younger brother.
No wonder it's so ugly; it was kicked out of shape by me.
My heart was filled with warmth and guilt.
If I had known, I should have kicked her lighter, or maybe fewer times.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully conveying great love! (Target: Qian Renxue)] [Reward received: Innate soul power level one!]
"Awoo!"
Qian Renjue whimpered in a wronged tone, wanting to roll over to her sister for comfort.
"So that's how it is."
Qian Daoliu smiled and bent down, gently nudging his granddaughter towards his grandson.
"Have you thought about names for these two little ones?"
"Not yet."
Qian Xunji shook his head.
"Then let me, their grandfather, give them some good names, of the 'Ren' generation."
Qian Daoliu stroked his chin.
Looking at the faces of the siblings in the cradle, his eyes lit up, already having an idea.
I wish you all a happy life!