Chapter 247: Meeting Bibi Dong

  “Since you've made such a firm decision, before you leave, say goodbye to Qin Xiao,” Qian Daoliu said, recognizing the resolve in Bo Saixi’s words and knowing that no further persuasion would work.

  "Say goodbye?"

  Hearing this, Bo Saixi’s expression turned dazed for a moment but quickly returned to firm resolve. "No, saying goodbye is unnecessary. Given my current state, what’s the point in meeting Qin Xiao? It would only add to the sadness.

  "I’d rather Qin Xiao remain unaware of my decision, so he doesn't have to worry. If I fail, at least he won’t be burdened with regret."

  "Sigh." Qian Daoliu could only let out a helpless sigh, feeling a bitter taste in his heart but knowing he couldn’t change her mind.

  Finally, with a slightly hoarse voice, he said, “Then I wish you good luck. I hope we meet again.”

  Bo Saixi nodded. “Thank you.”

  On the other side, Qin Xiao had brought Qian Renxue to his courtyard.

  At that moment, the courtyard was lively with Liu Erlong, Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, Dugu Yan, Ah Yin, and Ning Rongrong all present.

  This was going to be their new home, and also their wedding chambers, so naturally, they were busy decorating everything according to their tastes. They had even sent away the attendants arranged by Ning Fengzhi.

  The courtyard buzzed with activity as the women chatted non-stop, like sparrows chirping away, their faces glowing with happiness.

  After all, they were all about to get married to the one they loved.

  However, as soon as Qin Xiao and Qian Renxue entered the courtyard, the lively scene seemed to freeze in pce.

  Feeling the intense stares from everyone, Qin Xiao suddenly felt a bit panicked. “Let me introduce her—this is Qian Renxue.”

  Qian Renxue was even more uncomfortable.

  Her usually majestic presence as the ruler of the Tian Dou Empire was nowhere to be found in this awkward moment.

  For the first time, Qian Renxue felt that ruling the empire was far easier than facing these "sisters."

  However, she didn’t forget her manners.

  “Hello, sisters,” she said, slightly bowing.

  “Since you’re here, it means we’re all one family, so no need to be so formal!”

  Liu Erlong, the eldest among them, spoke first. Despite her fiery temper, she knew when to behave properly.

  From the moment Qin Xiao brought Qian Renxue through the door, Liu Erlong had already realized her importance in Qin Xiao’s heart and what role she would py in their family.

  After Liu Erlong spoke, the more lively characters, Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan, immediately walked up to Qian Renxue, one on each side, holding her hands.

  “Big sister, you’ve come at just the right time. Come, tell us how you’d like your room to be arranged.”

  With that, they dragged Qian Renxue into the courtyard.

  Qian Renxue let herself be led, her previously tense heart gradually rexing.

  She realized that getting along with Qin Xiao’s other women wasn’t as difficult as she had imagined.

  Before long, she was ughing and chatting with the group.

  Qin Xiao looked around and suddenly realized that no one was paying him any attention anymore.

  “Looks like I’m the extra one here,” he muttered helplessly.

  “Hmph, gd you understand.”

  Liu Erlong snorted. “I suggest you go do what you need to do and stop getting in our way.”

  Hearing this, Qin Xiao awkwardly scratched his nose.

  He could tell that Liu Erlong still harbored some grievances toward him, and honestly, he understood why. Especially after seeing how close Qian Renxue had become with the others.

  But he knew it was best to leave. Besides, he had something he wanted to try.

  Thinking of this, Qin Xiao said, “You all go ahead, I have something to take care of,” and left the courtyard.

  However, no one responded to his words.

  Qin Xiao: “…”

  He really was unnecessary at that moment. It felt like he was being ignored despite trying to engage.

  ‘Hmph, just wait and see.’

  ‘I’ll remember this. Sooner or ter, you’ll all be at my mercy, just wait. You’ll pay for this,’ he thought wickedly to himself as he left the courtyard.

  But instead of going far, he headed toward the once-esteemed Douluo Hall, which had been part of the Spirit Hall.

  Looking at the familiar building, Qin Xiao couldn't help but feel nostalgic. ‘How times have changed. The Spirit Hall is now history, but the Douluo Hall remains just as it was.’

  After a brief moment of recollection, Qin Xiao gathered himself and called out loudly, “Your Holiness, may I have the honor of meeting you?”

  Indeed, according to the information he had gathered, the st Pope of the Spirit Hall had stepped down and gone into seclusion in Douluo Hall.

  Qin Xiao had come specifically to meet Bibi Dong.

  However, after calling out, there was no immediate response.

  With nowhere else to go, Qin Xiao wasn’t in a hurry and patiently waited.

  Of course, this was Bibi Dong. If it were anyone else, they would have come out immediately to welcome him—who would dare leave him waiting?

  Time passed.

  After about five minutes, a rumbling sound echoed as the tightly shut doors of Douluo Hall slowly opened. A voice followed.

  “If you don’t mind the memorial tablets here, come inside.”

  The voice was cold and distant, carrying an air of warning to strangers.

  Qin Xiao found himself comparing her to Gu Yue Na, thinking they shared some simirities.

  Without any hesitation, he stepped into the grand hall.

  The interior of Douluo Hall, illuminated by hundreds of soul tool mps, was brilliantly lit.

  Qin Xiao immediately saw the densely packed memorial tablets lined up before him.

  These belonged to the great warriors of the Spirit Hall.

  At the lowest position, Qin Xiao noticed the name of Ghost Leopard Douluo.

  Standing in front of the many memorial tablets was a woman dressed in a bck gown, her gaze calm as she looked at Qin Xiao.

  Even though he had only met her a few times, Qin Xiao recognized her instantly as Bibi Dong.

  He couldn’t deny it—Bibi Dong was stunningly beautiful.

  Her long hair cascaded down freely, and she wore no ornate headdress.

  Though her bck gown was not overly luxurious, it perfectly complemented her figure and aura.

  In fact, it seemed that anything Bibi Dong wore would look extraordinary, as if she could turn the ordinary into the divine.

  “You didn’t come here just to see me, did you?” Bibi Dong asked coolly.

  Qin Xiao nodded. “In a few days, I will be marrying Xue'er. I would like to invite you to attend.”

  As Qin Xiao spoke, he noticed Bibi Dong’s body tremble slightly. It was clear his words had struck a chord within her.

  But in the next moment, her expression returned to normal.

  It was as if the slight reaction he had just seen was merely an illusion.

  “Go back,” Bibi Dong said softly.

  Bibi Dong coldly replied, "I will not attend Qian Renxue's wedding."

  Qin Xiao gave Bibi Dong a deep look but said nothing further, turning to leave silently. He didn’t feel the need to utter any hollow words like, "So many years have passed, it's time to let go of old grudges," or "Your issues with Qian Xunji shouldn’t affect Qian Renxue—she’s innocent."

  Nor did he feel the need to say anything like, "If you come, Qian Renxue would be very happy," because such words were useless.

  You can’t understand someone’s pain unless you’ve walked in their shoes.

  Qin Xiao wasn’t Bibi Dong, so how could he know the depth of her hatred toward Qian Xunji?

  He believed in not forcing his own will on others.

  Today, he came to invite Bibi Dong simply because she was Qian Renxue’s biological mother.

  He had fulfilled his duty by informing her. Whether she chose to attend or not was entirely up to her.

  In the end, it was simple: whether she came or not, that was her decision.

  Time passed quickly.

  Before they knew it, the day of the grand wedding had arrived.

  Today, the entire Thunder Emperor City was abuzz with excitement.

  From the moment the sun rose, the cheers of the people never ceased.

  The streets were packed with people eager to catch a glimpse of the Thunder Emperor.

  Indeed, for those who had never seen Qin Xiao, his allure far exceeded that of the bride.

  As the city folk put it, “So what if the bride is beautiful? She’s still just a person, but the Thunder Emperor is like a god!”

  He was their idol, their faith. If they could witness the splendor of the Thunder Emperor in person, they would have something to brag about for a lifetime.

  Some even said that their children and grandchildren would also boast, “My father, my grandfather, once saw the Thunder Emperor himself!” It was as if they were schoolchildren ciming, "My dad met Ultraman."

  Inside the inner city, Qin Xiao’s courtyard was far less crowded, with only a few dozen guests.

  However, each person present was a towering figure on the Douluo Continent.

  Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, the heads of Tianshui and Bzing Fire Academies, several Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall, and even Marshal Ge Long were in attendance.

  Remarkably, even the Deep Sea Demon Whale King had traveled from Seagod Isnd to attend Qin Xiao’s wedding, offering his heartfelt congratutions.

  “I wish you all the best, and may each wife give birth to triplets—all boys,” the Demon Whale King said, grinning.

  Qin Xiao nearly lost his temper hearing that. Was that a blessing or a curse?

  In the center of the courtyard, seated in the main seats, were Qian Daoliu, Ning Fengzhi, the former emperor of Star Luo, Yu Luomian, and Dugu Bo.

  Before them stood Qin Xiao with his brides—Liu Erlong, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, Qian Renxue, Dugu Yan, and Ah Yin.

  "Haha, quick, bring the soul tool camera! I want to record this moment," Qian Daoliu ughed heartily.

  “Qin Xiao, you probably never imagined this day would come, did you? After all these years, I’ve won! What good is power when I outrank you in seniority?” Dugu Bo ughed gleefully.

  He felt that even if he ascended to godhood in the future, it wouldn’t compare to the joy he felt today. His long-time pns had finally come to fruition, and his granddaughter had made him proud!

  As some celebrated with joy and ughter, others found themselves restless.

  When it came time to offer Qin Xiao a toast, the former Star Luo emperor nearly did so out of respect, forgetting his own rank.

  Amidst the merriment, no one but Qin Xiao noticed a beautiful woman in a white dress standing inconspicuously among the crowd.

  She cast a gnce at Qin Xiao, pursing her lips. “Hmph, I never expected this man to be so fickle—marrying so many women at once.”

  “What does he have besides strength and good looks that could make people so infatuated?” she thought.

  This woman was none other than Gu Yue Na. After leaving the Star Dou Forest, she had wandered through several human cities and ended up here, at Qin Xiao’s wedding.

  And how did she feel? In two words: utterly disappointed.

  “Humans are truly foolish creatures,” she thought, “blinded by so-called love, they can’t even weigh the consequences of their actions.”

  Gu Yue Na reminded herself to never let "love" cloud her judgment.

  As time passed, the wedding ceremony gradually drew to a close.

  Suddenly, Qin Xiao lifted his head, his gaze focusing on a specific point in the sky.

  No one else could see it, but Qin Xiao clearly noticed the ripples in the void and sensed a familiar aura.

  He immediately recognized that someone was hiding in the void, and not just anyone—a familiar face.

  ‘Bibi Dong, you came after all,’ Qin Xiao thought to himself.

  ‘But if you’re here, why not show yourself? You may have just missed a chance to reconcile with Qian Renxue,’ he sighed inwardly.

  The hearts of women were truly difficult to understand.

  However, he wasn’t about to pass judgment on her decisions from a position of righteousness.

  Of course, if she were his enemy, that would be a different matter entirely.

  “Couples, bow to each other and be sent to the bridal chamber.”

  As per Qin Xiao’s request, the master of ceremonies had to carry out this particur ritual.

  In fact, Qin Xiao wouldn’t have minded if they skipped all the other formalities and jumped straight to this part. After all, he was a simple man with simple desires.

  As the ceremony concluded and the couples were sent to the bridal chambers, everyone in the courtyard knew that the grand event had come to an end.

  Seeing Qin Xiao leave with his brides, the guests took their cue to exit the courtyard.

  After all, what was to follow no longer concerned them.

  Qin Xiao was about to experience a bliss he had never known before, making it a night to remember.

  "Her fragrant hair, her lovely face, adorned with gold jewelry, the bed warm with the glow of spring."

  "The spring night was short, and by daybreak, the king had no desire for courtly duties."

  Time flew by.

  Two months passed in the blink of an eye.

  In the Divine Realm.

  Inside the Temple of Destruction, the Goddess of Life suddenly heard a voice from outside the hall:

  “We seek an audience with the God King of Destruction!”

  It was none other than the former Sea God and the former Asura God.

  The Goddess of Life’s eyes gleamed, and as her divine sense spread, she immediately became aware of the situation outside the temple.

  ‘If we were to measure time in the Douluo Continent, it’s been three years since Destruction left. Why hasn’t he returned yet?’

  ‘Back then, he said that conquering the Douluo Continent would be easy,’ she mused, thinking of the missing God King of Destruction, a sigh escaping her lips.

  She knew the God King of Destruction must have encountered some unforeseen difficulties.

  Now that the former Sea God and Asura God were calling at the temple doors, she couldn’t avoid meeting them.

  With a wave of her hand, the doors to the Temple of Destruction swung open with a thunderous sound, and two figures stepped inside.

  One was tall and burly, dressed in a blue robe with blue hair and eyes—none other than the first Sea God, Poseidon.

  Beside Poseidon stood a tall, lean figure, cd in armor etched with dark red runes, his entire body shrouded except for his blood-red eyes, which sent a chill down the spine of anyone who looked at them.

  There was no doubt about his identity—he was the previous Asura God, a figure whose standing in the Divine Realm was equal to that of the four Great God Kings: Destruction, Life, Good, and Evil!

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