Chapter 255 Anomaly in Aquipeia Forest_1

That person?

Ning Fengzhi was startled, and his expression suddenly changed, "Qin Xiao, has he returned?"

"Just now, I sensed a strong presence flash by in the direction of Liu Erlong's courtyard, and afterwards, no matter how hard I tried to sense it, that courtyard seemed like it had become part of another world.

Such a technique is not something that an ordinary Divine being could achieve."

Qiandaoliu shook his head slightly, his face full of self-reproach.

"Sect Master, it really must be that kid Qin Xiao who has come back, just now, I also felt a familiar presence briefly,"

added Sword Douluo in a deep voice.

Ning Fengzhi calmed down and then smiled suddenly, "His return is quite timely, we no longer need to worry about the recent disturbances in the Aquipeia Forest... With Qin Xiao here, even if a Divine King were to emerge from the Aquipeia Forest, we would have nothing to fear."

Qiandaoliu said, "However, I think we should not disturb Qin Xiao for the time being."

Ning Fengzhi agreed, "That's appropriate; the situation isn't urgent. When Qin Xiao comes to us, then it won't be too late to talk."

"Great Priest, I've said all that needs to be said, Mr. Ning shall take his leave now."

With that, he folded his hands in a salute.

Qiandaoliu nodded slightly, "Sect Master Ning, please make yourself at home, no need for me to see you out."

After Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo left the hall, Qiandaoliu walked out through a back door.

He arrived at a quiet courtyard and knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

"Xue, it's me."

"I'll be right there."

As the voice fell in the courtyard, the tightly shut door was opened.

Qian Renxue stuck her head out, somewhat surprised she said, "Huh, that's strange. There's no wind today; Grandpa, why have you come?"

Qiandaoliu: "..."

What's with the sarcasm?

It must be said.

In the more than two years since she laid down her burdens, Qian Renxue's personality had changed a lot.

She had become lively and outgoing.

"Heh, I actually had something very important to tell you, but since you don't seem interested in letting me in for a visit, then forget it,"

Qiandaoliu waved his hand, feigning disappointment and turning to leave.

"Wait," Qian Renxue called out to him.

"What is it? Changed your mind?" Qiandaoliu asked with a slight smile.

"Please, tell me what it is first?"

"Humph, is news about Qin Xiao not enough?"

"Grandpa, since you've already come, why don't you come in and sit for a while?" Qian Renxue said, pulling Qiandaoliu into the courtyard.

Qiandaoliu: "..."

Two years.

It had been a full two years since he last stepped foot into this little courtyard.

As he took in the layout of the courtyard, he couldn't help but be taken aback.

It was full of portraits.

Long and short, tall and small - an array of all different kinds.

As Qiandaoliu looked closely at the content of the portraits, he was taken aback again.

Put simply, each painting featured one person.

More importantly,

the person's actions, clothing, and even the scenes varied from painting to painting, but the faces on the portraits were all the same.

They were all damn Qin Xiao.

The more Qiandaoliu looked, the more irritated he felt. What had this annoying kid done to his granddaughter?

And then he irresponsibly left for nearly three years.

"So, that's why you wouldn't let people in, hiding your secret, huh.

What did your grandfather do to deserve this? Not even one portrait of me."

Qiandaoliu grumbled dissatisfiedly.

"This... that..."

Qian Renxue's gaze darted about; this was indeed her fault.

But she couldn't help it.

In her mind, aside from Qin Xiao's figure, there was no one else.

Yet, Qian Renxue's mind was incredibly nimble. In a flash of inspiration, she said, "Grandpa, you see, I felt that my skills were too inadequate and my foundation too weak to capture your grandeur, which is why I hesitated to put brush to canvas."

"It's been almost three years... See, I've filled the courtyard with paintings of Qin Xiao, and still haven't got them right. Give me more time to hone my skills, and I assure you, I will create a peerless portrait that will do you justice!"

Her words were technically savvy.

The flattery hidden within her words made Qiandaoliu feel as if he was floating on air.

Even knowing Qian Renxue said this just to find an excuse for him, he happily accepted it.

Qiandaoliu suddenly asked, "Xue, do you know what your greatest attribute is?"

Qian Renxue tilted her head, pondered for a moment, and replied earnestly, "High talent, beautiful looks, good temperament?"

Qiandaoliu: "..."

Well, that's self-flattery.

He suddenly realized that what had changed in Qian Renxue wasn't just her mindset, but also the thickness of her skin...

"None of that."

Qiandaoliu shook his head slightly, "I think your greatest attribute is honesty..."

Qian Renxue: "..."

She thought her grandfather's skin was as thick as a city wall.

"Grandpa, what were you going to say about Qin Xiao just now?" Qian Renxue didn't want to beat around the bush any longer.

Qiandaoliu's expression also became more serious, "You've been preparing for almost three years; the time is ripe now."

Qian Renxue's delicate frame shuddered, her eyes filled with disbelief, "You mean to say, Qin Xiao has..."

"Yes, he has returned. He's at Liu Erlong's residence..."

"Then I'll go to him right now."

Having heard Qiandaoliu's words, Qian Renxue couldn't wait another moment and turned to leave the courtyard.

She was eager to be by Qin Xiao's side in an instant.

However, Qiandaoliu stopped her, "You've waited so many years, you can afford to wait a little longer. Instead of rushing, why not write a letter inviting him to a banquet tomorrow? With carefully planned preparations, you can present yourself in the best possible light. Won't that bewitch the wretched lad and turn his Divine Soul upside down?"