Ye Tian ran out of the square.
He sped along the foot of the mountain, heading toward the back of the central divine peak.
Enjoying the gentle breeze against his face, he was filled with excitement.
In less than a quarter of an hour.
Ye Tian reached the sandy area near the orphanage, where the children usually played.
With a thud, he flopped straight down.
Sprawled out on the sand, he held the ring up to the sunlight, examining it.
He channeled Soul Power into it.
Inside, there was a space of eight cubic meters, like a small room!
"As expected of the Pope."
Ye Tian's eyes sparkled with delight as he gripped the Soul Guidance Device tightly. He spread his arms and lay on the sand, basking in the warm sunlight.
Even being taken as a disciple by Bi Bi Dong hadn't diluted the joy in Ye Tian's heart.
After all,
he had the advantage of foresight.
Whether it was a blessing or a curse remained to be seen.
Ye Tian only wanted to cultivate steadily and break through to the Titled Douluo realm as soon as possible.
Of course, he couldn't give up the opportunities that came his way.
Ye Tian knew very well.
The most suitable God Position for a food-system Soul Master was none other than the God of Food!
The condition to unlock the divine trial was to reach the Titled Douluo realm before the age of forty.
In Ye Tian's view, as long as he planned his cultivation process and Martial Soul growth direction properly, this wasn't too difficult.
The real challenge.
Was winning over the God of Food's other half...
"Sigh, dual-income households are tough no matter where you are!"
Ye Tian couldn't help but complain.
To become a god, he actually had to find a suitable partner first...
The difficulty had skyrocketed!
Just then, the sound of shoes scraping against gravel reached Ye Tian's ears.
Growing closer and closer.
It was accompanied by faint, intermittent sobs.
"Why doesn't Mom want me? I'm so outstanding..."
"Why doesn't Mom want me?!"
The increasingly clear crying.
Made Ye Tian think of that lonely, unlucky child.
"If not for unavoidable circumstances..."
"How could there be a mother in this world who doesn't love her own child?"
Ye Tian murmured softly.
The sunlight in his vision seemed to outline the image of a young woman.
Illness had frozen her youthful face forever!
The crying in his ears abruptly stopped.
A delicate, tear-streaked face suddenly shattered the light-filled screen of his memories, appearing above Ye Tian. Sobbing uncontrollably, she said:
"You're lying! Mom just doesn't love me!"
Ye Tian shuddered, momentarily stunned.
He stared unblinkingly at the girl crouching in front of him.
Golden hair, dressed in a white dress.
Her round, large eyes resembled blooming violets.
The thin layer of tears only added to her delicate beauty.
Ye Tian never expected.
That this unlucky child would appear right in front of him this time.
By the looks of it.
She had clearly run into another wall with Bi Bi Dong.
"..."
Qian Renxue looked down at the guy lying on the sand.
Recognizing him, she also froze for a moment.
It was that guy who was the best at making sand sculptures!
The surprise in her eyes vanished in an instant, quickly replaced by grievance.
Tiny pearls threatened to spill from her eyes.
Though young, she already had a stubborn streak, repeating:
"Mom just doesn't love Xue'er!"
Ye Tian's pitch-black eyes gleamed slightly—another investment opportunity!
He was naturally willing to befriend such a friend.
Even though his own talent was decent.
Ye Tian slowly averted his gaze, relaxed his body again, and said calmly:
"She just doesn't like you."
"Waaah~!"
Hearing Ye Tian's words, Qian Renxue cried even harder. Her violet eyes were like dewdrops clinging to morning blossoms, sparkling and translucent like gemstones.
She raised both hands to cover her face.
Yet tears still fell, dripping onto Ye Tian's smooth forehead.
In the darkness,
A chill swept through.
Making Ye Tian shiver involuntarily!
Not daring to delay any longer, he hurriedly added:
"Liking and loving seem to be two different things, right?"
"What do you think?"
"Huh?"
A question mark appeared above Qian Renxue's head as she opened her hands, revealing teary eyes that blinked repeatedly.
"W-what?"
"I said liking and loving are two different things!"
Ye Tian lost his previous composure, forcing a smile with clear frustration on his face.
He could guarantee
That there were definitely beings more terrifying than eight hundred assassins lurking nearby!
"???"
Qian Renxue couldn't understand, but in her heart, she desperately longed for Bi Bi Dong's affection and was willing to constantly make excuses for Bi Bi Dong in her mind.
With tear stains on her face, Qian Renxue stared intently at Ye Tian
And asked tentatively:
"Really? Liking and loving are different?"
"Of course, you'll understand when you're older."
Ye Tian nodded repeatedly in confirmation.
'Love' was clearly much heavier than 'liking.'
Qian Renxue seemed to have grasped a lifeline. Her beautiful eyes brightened as she asked urgently: "Th-then are you saying that Mother loves me?"
As the words fell,
The light in Qian Renxue's eyes faded, becoming dim again.
She looked at Ye Tian through tearful eyes,
Confused and wronged.
"But why doesn't Mother like me then?"
"That I don't know."
Ye Tian spread his hands helplessly.
Even if he knew, he couldn't say - unless he wanted to be reincarnated right now.
But he was certain.
The current Bi Bi Dong definitely wasn't as insane as she would become later.
In the end, she was willing to save Qian Renxue -
That alone explained everything.
Especially now, when she hadn't yet reached the point of no return?
"You!"
Qian Renxue grew somewhat agitated, tears about to fall again.
Ye Tian felt bewildered - crying again?!
Was this Qian Renxue really such a crybaby? Though, anyone dealing with the current Bi Bi Dong would probably break down.
Including him, as her disciple.
Feeling the unfriendly gaze surging from the darkness, Ye Tian felt bitter inside.
He shouldn't have been impulsive,
Why make friends at such a time!
In his desperation, Ye Tian quickly came up with a somewhat childish idea.
"I can help you know that she loves you!"
The moment he finished speaking, it took immediate effect.
Qian Renxue stopped crying, staring eagerly at Ye Tian as she asked urgently:
"Really? What should I do?"
"Just tell me, I'll do anything you want..."
"I'll give you whatever you want!"
"Really?"
Ye Tian's eyes lit up as he locked gazes with Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue stared straight at him and nodded heavily.
"Really!"
"Then I want Whale Jelly."
Ye Tian's mind worked quickly as he smoothly proposed his condition.
Who knew how Bi Bi Dong would treat him?
Qian Renxue was clearly more reliable.
"What's Whale Jelly?"
Qian Renxue asked somewhat confused.
"It's the stuff inside the brains of whale-type Sea Soul Beasts."
Ye Tian pointed to his own head.
Qian Renxue still didn't quite understand, but she memorized it and nodded decisively.
"Okay! Deal..."
"First tell me what to do. After we succeed, I'll go back and ask Grandfather and the others to get the Whale Jelly for you."
A relaxed smile reappeared on Ye Tian's face.
Even with a hint of slyness.
"It's very simple, you just need to kowtow to her."
"Kowtow... kowtow to Mom?"
Qian Renxue was baffled and confused.
"Like Dad's subordinates, kneel before Mom?"