86. Master-Disciple

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"Have you thought it over?"

Qian Daoliu, with his hands behind his back, looked at the newly appointed Pope and Holy Son. He turned to Ye Renxin beside him and asked.

"In reply to Your Excellency, this junior is naturally willing, but matters of affection are out of my control," Ye Renxin responded with a slight bow.

He understood Qian Renjue's talent and noble background, which might indeed help lift the Ye family out of difficulties.

However, the future was uncertain, especially in matters of the heart.

Qian Daoliu nodded, understanding this well.

"It's fine. If the young lady of Ye family really doesn't want it in the future, I won't force it. We can directly abandon it."

As he spoke, Qian Daoliu couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

"I have confidence in our little guy."

Qian Renxue, who had been listening from behind, furrowed her brow.

"In that case, I can rest assured."

Ye Renxin was not worried that the strongest person of this era would deceive him.

After finishing his words, he took out a piece of jade pendant from his waist and handed it respectfully to Qian Daoliu.

"Senior, this is the heirloom token of the Ye family. Please keep it safe for the Holy Son."

"Haha, very well! I will accept it on behalf of Xiao Jue."

Qian Daoliu's face showed joy as he took the blood-colored jade carved pendant with the Nine Heart Begonia into his hand.

"I promise, if this matter succeeds, it will ensure the Ye family's legacy continues."

"If it does not succeed, this pendant will be returned to its rightful owner. This is my promise."

"Thank you for your trouble, senior."

Ye Renxin bowed respectfully.

"I will inform my family of this matter when I return home."

"That would be the best."

Qian Daoliu nodded in satisfaction.

He wasn't just talking for nothing.

To ensure the Qian family's legacy continued, Qian Renjue needed to work hard.

Qian Renxue couldn't help but speak up.

"Grandpa, isn't this a bit too early?"

Qian Daoliu put away the jade pendant and smiled as he ruffled Qian Renxue's hair.

"Although the topic is early, it also need a proper planning."

"…"

Qian Renxue opened her mouth but couldn't find a reply.

This was indeed the case.

"By the way, what did your mother say about that matter?"

Qian Daoliu suddenly asked.

Qian Renxue cleared her mind of any awkwardness, looked up at Qian Daoliu, and spoke softly.

"Mom said it ultimately depends on Grandpa's decision."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly.

"And you? Have you considered it clearly?"

"I've considered it thoroughly."

Qian Renxue's expression was firm.

Only by going out could she doing what she wanted to do!

"Ah, forget it."

Qian Daoliu sighed and shook his head helplessly.

"Things will be prepared for you. Find a time to talk to Xiao Jue."

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Qian Renxue thanked him softly.

Ye Renxin beside them was in deep thought, ignoring the exchange between the grandfather and granddaughter.

…

In the plaza.

The red-robed cardinals and many Spirit Hall members had already stood up.

The Holy Son's coronation ceremony had concluded.

Bibi Dong held Qian Renjue's hand and said gently, "Jue, from now on, you are the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall and also my disciple."

"Disciple?"

Qian Renjue looked up, puzzled, at Bibi Dong.

This thing had not been mentioned to him beforehand.

"Yes, you don't want it?"

Bibi Dong nodded slightly, looking at Qian Renjue with some nervousness.

In terms of seniority, to outsiders, they would appear to be like senior and junior siblings.

It would be fine for Qian Renjue to call her senior sister.

But Bibi Dong didn't want that.

On the other hand, for the sake of the Spirit Hall's reputation, their mother-son relationship could not be publicly known.

Calling her "Pope" directly felt too distant.

Bibi Dong also doesn't want that.

Teacher and disciple seemed closest to the mother-son relationship.

But she wouldn't force Qian Renjue.

She wouldn't worry about what others thought.

Suddenly, a muffled sound was heard.

Qian Renjue's action stunned Bibi Dong, who looked confused.

"Jue, what are you doing?"

"Paying respects to my teacher."

Qian Renjue kneeled and looked up at Bibi Dong, he was about to bow deeply to the ground.

"Jue, you don't need to kneel to become a disciple. Just bow and get up."

Bibi Dong was both amused and exasperated.

She smiled, quickly bending down to help the kneeling Qian Renjue up.

"Uh?"

Hearing Bibi Dong's words, Qian Renjue felt a bit embarrassed and stood up with an awkward smile.

Bibi Dong bent down and patted Qian Renjue's knees.

After straightening up, she scanned the onlookers below.

Anyone who dared to laugh at Qian Renjue's action, they will end up on the new Pope's blacklist.

Qian Renjue wasn't embarrassed at all.

Kneeling to one's own mother was only natural, not something to be embarrassed about.

"Alright, everyone can disperse."

Bibi Dong raised her hand and waved her sleeve.

She pulled her newly accepted disciple and turned to walk toward the Pope's Hall.

Looking back at Qian Renjue, she gently reminded him:

"Jue, in front of outsiders, you should call me 'Teacher' or 'Master'. Remember?"

"Got it, Teacher."

Qian Renxue nodded seriously.

Bibi Dong smiled.

"Now that no one is around, you should call me 'Mom'."

"Okay, Mom."

"Mm, that's very good~"

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Guests from all directions had begun to leave by the afternoon.

Ye Renxin, having prepared mentally, set out for home.

In the Worship Hall.

Suddenly, a cry from Qian Renjue was heard.

"Sister is gonna leave?!"

"Why? There aren't many strong people in the empire; why make things so troublesome?"

Under the angel god statue.

Qian Renjue, still in ceremonial attire, was seated on a mat, with Qian Renxue beside him and Qian Daoliu opposite.

Facing Qian Renjue's strong reaction, Qian Renxue was both happy and reluctant but had not changed her mind.

What she didn't expect was that Qian Daoliu would stab her in the back before leaving.

He nodded in agreement.

"Grandpa also thinks so. It's better to stay at home."

"…"

Qian Renxue looked at Qian Daoliu, unable to help but laugh at his actions.

Ignoring him, she turned to Qian Renjue.

"Jue, since you are now the Holy Son, let's see how well you understand. I will test you."

"Test me?"

Qian Renjue looked puzzled.

"Yes."

Qian Renxue nodded slightly.

She reached out to pinch his slightly dignified face as it was affected by his clothes.

Pinching this way seemed more satisfying.

She smiled and asked, "Tell me, what is the current situation of our Spirit Hall?"

Upon mentioning this topic, Qian Daoliu also became interested, looking forward to the children's responses.

Such thinking was crucial for those in higher positions.

"Sister, stop moving and let me think."

Qian Renxue furrowed his brow and pushed aside the hand that was distracting him.

Qian Renxue smiled and stopped teasing him.

Soon, Qian Renxue came up with a summary and said hesitantly:

"We are very strong right now, so strong that we have no friends."

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