27. Reunion

Noticing the arrival of someone.

Bibi Dong quickly put away the silk pouch.

The tenderness in her eyes disappeared completely, replaced by a murderous aura.

When she heard the word "Pope," the killing intent in her eyes became even more violent, with her purple pupils flashing with a blood-red light.

Bibi Dong looked up at the two elders before her, her face adorned with an ice-cold smile.

"Teacher, is he alright?"

"His Holiness the Pope is fine; he is currently waiting for Your Highness in the forest," Chrysanthemum Douluo answered truthfully with a furrowed brow.

Bibi Dong's murderous aura made him feel uneasy.

"Oh? I didn't expect the teacher to come personally," Bibi Dong said, her eyes flashing with a hint of surprise, followed by amusement.

With a cold voice, she said, "Then hurry up and lead the way."

"Yes!" Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo exchanged glances and swiftly moved towards Qian Renxue and the others.

Behind them, Bibi Dong's face twisted into a sinister smile.

"Teacher, Dong'er will make you pay the price!" she muttered through gritted teeth, her red lips moving as if she were speaking in the midst of a cold, eerie wind.

Swish!

Bibi Dong quickly followed Chrysanthemum Douluo and the others.

Where she had been standing, only a few frost-covered blue silver grass blades remained—evidence of the chilling, terrifying murderous intent that had been there.

During her journey to the Slaughter City, Bibi Dong had gained far more power than she had anticipated!

More than just the Killing God Domain... it was power enough to destroy Qian Xunji, perhaps even the entire Qian family!

Bibi Dong followed behind, her face twisted into a horrifying, sinister smile.

It was as if an invisible force constantly stirred up memories she didn't want to recall.

Leaping from a tree, a sharp pain shot through her head, and her vision became blurry.

Struggling, shouting, pain, betrayal...

These feelings threatened to drag her into an endless abyss.

In the dark memories, there were occasional flashes of light.

It was in the Slaughter City where Bibi Dong could not control her longing... for "Jue."

Bibi Dong's dim eyes regained clarity.

Before her, the hard ground rapidly approached.

Tap!

Bibi Dong easily averted danger and went back to her track.

Swish, swish, swish!

Three figures swiftly darted through the forest, getting closer to their destination.

...

A luxurious, small carriage.

A campfire was still burning beside it, with a pot set over it.

It was midday.

The Pope, Qian Xunji, was cooking by the fire, accompanied by two children.

Stirring the soul beast meat soup in the pot, he called out, "Xiao Jue, pass the salt container on the ground to Dad."

"Got it."

Qian Renjue put down the stick he had been playing with in the fire.

As he handed the salt container to Qian Xunji, he couldn't help but ask, "Dad, when will Mom come?"

"Xiao Jue, you've asked that many times already."

Qian Renxue held a wooden sword in her hand, never neglecting her training, even while traveling.

Qian Renjue raised his eyebrows. "But it's been so long since we've seen her. Don't you miss Mom, too, Sister?"

"..." Qian Renxue stopped swinging her sword but remained silent.

"Don't worry, Xiao Jue, she'll be here soon."

The smile on Qian Xunji's face wasn't as radiant as usual.

Just as he spoke, his smile stiffened.

He quickly turned his head to look.

Swish!

Ghost Douluo, the fastest, was the first to land.

This sudden movement instantly caught Qian Renjue's attention.

"Grandpa Ghost!" Qian Renjue exclaimed in excitement, knowing what this meant.

Right after Ghost Douluo, two more figures appeared.

The charming Chrysanthemum Douluo.

And the long-awaited, graceful and ever gorgeous Bibi Dong.

"Mom!!!"

With just one glance, Qian Renjue shouted in joy and ran towards the wine-red figure.

"Jue! Wait!" Qian Renxue quickly sheathed her sword and chased after him

She noticed the dim look in Bibi Dong's eyes... sensing the unstable murderous intent and faint scent of blood around her.

If she lost control... the consequences would be unimaginable!

Oddly, Qian Xunji didn't move or speak, simply watching calmly.

The almost-deformed iron spoon in his hand betrayed his inner tension.

"Mom!"

As soon as Bibi Dong landed, before she could steady herself or survey the surroundings, the familiar shout in her ears made her body freeze.

Her blood-colored purple eyes turned toward the source of the voice.

The golden, warm light before her nearly dissolved her killing intent.

Bibi Dong was momentarily dazed.

Then, there was a dull thud as a small body collided with her.

Thud!

Bibi Dong staggered slightly.

A warm sensation spread through her leg.

That familiar voice sounded right next to her ear, "Mom, Mommy~!"

Qian Renjue was already hugging Bibi Dong's leg.

Her leg was cooler than before, and her body carried a faint scent of blood.

But that didn't stop Qian Renjue from looking up, smiling, and calling out.

"Mom, Mom~ Jue missed you so much. Did Mom miss Jue?"

Bibi Dong looked down.

She saw the child hugging her leg, barely reaching her waist.

Is this Jue?

How is he here?

Bibi Dong reached out and touched Qian Renjue's face.

This child... has grown up.

She gently pinched Qian Renjue's cheek, but out of the corner of her eye, she saw Qian Renxue standing nearby, holding her wooden sword cautiously.

Bibi Dong's thoughts were momentarily jumbled.

She didn't linger and looked ahead.

Qian Xunji appeared in her field of vision.

With just one glance, the blood color in Bibi Dong's eyes began to spread, and her murderous aura started to boil over.

Those memories played over and over in her mind.

Qian Xunji!

It's that damned beast Qian Xunji!

Qian Renjue, who was still clinging to Bibi Dong, didn't notice the change in the air.

He gently rubbed against the soft hand Bibi Dong placed on his face.

Smiling, he asked, "Mom, you missed me, didn't you? I'm sure you did!"

"Ah!"

Suddenly, Qian Renjue let out a pained sound.

Bibi Dong's hand, which had been gently pinching his cheek, suddenly tightened.

His soft, fair cheek quickly turned red.

"Jue!!!"

Hearing her brother's cry, Qian Renxue's heart tightened, and she shouted at Bibi Dong, her sword raised.

"Let go of him!"

"Heh."

Bibi Dong gave Qian Renxue a cold smile, ignoring her.

She looked down at Qian Renjue, her face cold and filled with scornful laughter. She raised him until they met eye to eye by clutching his face.

"Miss you? Why would I miss you? You make me sick just looking at you!"

"Mom..."

Qian Renjue grabbed Bibi Dong's hand, but before he could say more, Bibi Dong shouted at him.

"Shut up! Don't call me Mom!"

"Sister..."

"Get away from me!"

Bibi Dong tossed Qian Renjue aside, ignoring him as she walked toward Qian Xunji.

"Ah..."

Qian Renjue shouted as he falling to the ground.

"Jue!"

Qian Renxue tried to catch up, but it was too late.

Swish!

A shadow flashed by, catching Qian Renjue right before he hit the ground.

"Grandpa Ghost."

Qian Renjue lay in Ghost Douluo's arms, his eyes welling with tears. His left cheek was red and slightly swollen.

Ghost Douluo's raspy voice softened.

"Young Master Jue, are you hurt?"

"Jue, are you okay?"

Qian Renxue finally caught up, kneeling beside him, her face full of concern.

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