From that day onward, Qian Daoliu remained in a constant state of unease.
After Qian Renxue's confession, he had repeatedly tried to dissuade her, unwilling to see his granddaughter truly become mortal enemies with her own birth mother. Unfortunately, every attempt ended in failure. Qian Renxue's resolve was unwavering—Yu Xiaogang had to die.
Even when Golden Crocodile, Gui Mei, and Yue Guan returned from their mission to report, Qian Daoliu barely listened. He dismissed them after a few perfunctory words, clearly absent-minded.
This reaction left Gui Mei and Yue Guan deeply unsettled, fearing that their carefully planned defection had gone awry.
Just as the tension thickened, Qian Renxue entered the hall, her expression oddly complex.
Before anyone could greet her, Qian Daoliu hurriedly spoke, his voice heavy with concern.
"Xue'er, let's take a step back first. Yu Xiaogang's death would not be a great loss—but he cannot die by your hand…"
Before he could finish his familiar admonition, Qian Renxue interrupted him.
"It seems Yu Xiaogang won't be killed by me anymore."
The room froze.
Seeing their astonishment, she continued, "I've just received news. Yu Yuanzhen has already sent invitations across the continent. Next month, on an auspicious day, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will host Yu Xiaogang's wedding."
She paused briefly before adding, "He's taken one wife and two concubines—all talented female Spirit Masters from collateral branches of the clan."
The revelation struck like a thunderbolt.
Qian Daoliu was the first to recover.
"What about Bibi Dong?"
"I passed by the Supreme Pontiff Palace earlier," Qian Renxue replied slowly. "She was raging inside, shouting Yu Xiaogang's name over and over."
She exhaled, still processing it herself.
"Judging from her state… Yu Xiaogang probably won't die by my hand."
The group exchanged stunned looks. Among them, Gui Mei was the first to react.
"Young Master," he said cautiously, "if the Supreme Pontiff publicly kills a direct descendant of the Upper Three Sects, won't it severely impact Spirit Hall?"
"Then would you stop her?" Qian Renxue shot back, rolling her eyes. "Grandfather, if Bibi Dong kills Yu Xiaogang, Spirit Hall will have to provide an explanation—emotionally and logically."
She inhaled deeply before continuing, her tone sharpening.
"This is our opportunity. Make her hand over the position of Supreme Pontiff. Give her back her freedom."
"She owed Spirit Hall a genius back then," Qian Renxue said evenly, "and now she has repaid Spirit Hall with another genius."
The first genius was Bibi Dong herself. The second was her.
"After so many years as Supreme Pontiff," she concluded, "she no longer owes Spirit Hall anything. Let her leave."
Qian Daoliu frowned.
"Do you want her to leave now—or later?"
"Now," Qian Renxue replied without hesitation. "If she doesn't leave now, she might not have the heart to kill Yu Xiaogang."
Her eyes grew cold.
"I've studied Yu Xiaogang thoroughly. He is arrogant due to his family background, contemptuous of Spirit Masters of ordinary origin, yet utterly lacking in talent. He's conceited, vain, and self-absorbed."
"With the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan welcoming him in such grand fashion, he'll be intoxicated by glory," she continued. "Now imagine this—an old lover from more than twenty years ago, stripped of all background and burdened with endless trouble, comes to him privately and asks him to abandon his wives, wealth, status, and future… and elope."
She looked straight at Qian Daoliu.
"Grandfather, do you think Yu Xiaogang would agree?"
Qian Daoliu's expression hardened.
"Absolutely not."
"If he were capable of such devotion," Yue Guan added immediately, "he wouldn't have ignored both the Supreme Pontiff and Liu Erlong for decades. He wouldn't be marrying now—let alone holding such a grand ceremony."
"At that point," Gui Mei murmured, understanding fully, "the contrast alone would be enough."
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath. His granddaughter had changed—years of undercover work had reshaped her completely. Yet remembering that the Qian family had once produced Qian Xunji, he found no grounds to criticize.
As long as Yu Xiaogang didn't die by her hand, it was acceptable.
"And if Bibi Dong goes completely insane?" he asked.
"Then give her a dignified death," Qian Renxue replied softly. "If she cannot let go of the past, then living will only be a curse—to herself and to others."
Silence followed.
Finally, Qian Daoliu said, "Then… I will kill her."
"Grandfather, you cannot," Qian Renxue countered calmly. "She already bears a divine examination. Killing her may offend a god."
"Let the Spirit Beasts handle it."
Golden Crocodile frowned.
"How would Spirit Beasts deal with her?"
"Her martial soul carries dark and evil attributes," Qian Renxue explained. "Once she loses control, she will inevitably endanger the continent's stability. At that point, eliminating her would meet the Sacrificial Shop's bounty conditions."
"With her strength," she added, "the reward would be enormous. For karmic merit alone, the Spirit Beast race would never ignore it."
She gave her conclusion without hesitation.
"Once she goes insane, she will have no path to survival."
After a long silence, Qian Daoliu sighed.
"Let's go. We'll give her back her freedom."
"Have you come to mock me?" Bibi Dong asked bitterly, her eyes hollow.
"I already know everything," Qian Renxue replied calmly. "On behalf of the Qian family—and Spirit Hall—I declare your freedom."
"Bibi Dong, you are free."
Bibi Dong froze.
"You may leave Spirit Hall. Go anywhere you wish. Find anyone you want."
For a brief moment, her hatred wavered. But when the words fully sank in, it surged back violently.
"Now you give me freedom?" she screamed. "Now?! What can possibly be done now?"
"Everything is still in time," Qian Renxue said, meeting her gaze. "You're still alive. You're still a Titled Douluo. Why would it be too late?"
Understanding dawned slowly in Bibi Dong's eyes.
"Grandfather will convene a Bishop's meeting," Qian Renxue continued. "You will publicly relinquish the position of Supreme Pontiff and withdraw from Spirit Hall voluntarily."
"From then on, as long as you don't disgrace Spirit Hall, you may pursue whatever you desire."
She paused before adding, "You may also take anyone who willingly leaves with you."
With that, she turned and left with Qian Daoliu.
Left alone, Bibi Dong collapsed into tears.
"Xiaogang… I'm free… I can come find you now…"
Soon after, news shook the continent.
Bibi Dong abdicated.
The new Supreme Pontiff—Qian Renxue.
The succession ceremony was swift and decisive. With Bibi Dong's personal confirmation, all dissent vanished.
Not long after, Bibi Dong departed Spirit City with Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan.
"I am your disciple," Hu Liena said softly. "In my heart, you are like a mother."
Bibi Dong wept as she embraced her.
Xie Yue and Yan stood awkwardly to the side, uncertain—but already committed.
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