"They did mention some things, but nothing particularly important," Qian Daoliu spoke calmly. "Xue'er, what are your thoughts about Bibi Dong?"
Qian Daoliu's question made Qian Renxue fall silent.
After a long pause, she finally raised her head.
"Grandfather, regarding that woman... her hatred toward me, even her desire to kill me does it relate to my father?"
After everything she'd experienced and her conversation with Bibi Dong...
Qian Renxue could only think of one possibility:
That Qian Xunji must have done something to Bibi Dong, causing her to direct her anger toward his daughter.
Without concrete evidence, Qian Renxue couldn't imagine what her father might have done to make her mother despise the Angel Clan so deeply.
"Xue'er..." Qian Daoliu remained silent for a long time before responding.
"Both sides bear responsibility, but if we're assessing severity... your father's mistakes were likely greater. One could say he caused irreversible consequences for Bibi Dong."
"However, conversely, Bibi Dong also harmed Spirit Hall's interests. How you interpret this depends on where you stand."
"Then why did she go to Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan for the Breakthrough Pill? Grandfather, you know her purpose, don't you?"
"Learning the truth now would bring no benefits. After you reach Spirit Douluo rank, I'll explain everything," Qian Daoliu sighed deeply.
"I see..." Qian Renxue pondered this, then recalled what She Long and Ci Xue had mentioned. After some thought, she asked:
"How much longer can you suppress Bibi Dong at your current strength?"
Bibi Dong's target was the Angel Clan this made everything extremely dangerous.
But given Bibi Dong's personality, she likely wouldn't act recklessly until surpassing Qian Daoliu's power.
"Five years without any issues," Qian Daoliu answered.
He didn't know Bibi Dong's exact progress in her god trial, but achieving godhood without someone like himself or Bo Saixi to sacrifice and ignite the divine spark...
Would require significantly more time.
Qian Daoliu didn't believe Bibi Dong could surpass him within five years.
Qian Renxue nodded thoughtfully. "Then grant me five years. If I can't change her mind within that time..."
"For Spirit Hall's sake, you needn't consult me about Bibi Dong ever again."
Qian Daoliu fell silent.
"Xue'er, are you certain?"
"Yes. She has her stance, I have mine," Qian Renxue said solemnly. "I can't involve all of Spirit Hall in my personal matters I won't be that selfish."
"Besides... if five years can't change her..."
"Then nothing ever will."
"Rather than waiting until the situation spirals out of control, it's better to eliminate that possibility now." Her voice gradually turned icy.
Though phrased subtly, Qian Daoliu's experience let him grasp the implications.
"I understand, Xue'er." A trace of melancholy crossed Qian Daoliu's face, but since this aligned with both Qian Renxue's decision and Spirit Hall's interests...
When the time came, he would personally execute Bibi Dong.
As for success? Qian Daoliu believed it certain unless the Rakshasa God intervened.
If deities became involved, his only option might be hiding Qian Renxue far from Spirit Hall.
His old connection with Bo Saixi meant Qian Renxue could potentially join Sea God Island.
If she obtained the Sea God's inheritance... the Angel God could be discarded!
Even failing that, Sea God Island offered divine protection.
Compared to steadfast faith, his granddaughter's life mattered more.
But those were last resorts for now, they'd observe and wait.
While Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue discussed Bibi Dong...
Ning Rongrong's group arrived smoothly at Sunset Forest, passing through Dugu Bo's poison barriers to reach the Ice Fire Two Extremes.
"No matter how many times I see it, this natural marvel remains astonishing."
Bone Douluo couldn't help marveling at the massive icy and fiery springs.
"Indeed," Dugu Bo agreed. "When I first discovered this place, I couldn't sleep properly for days."
Back then, he'd been guarding a treasure trove without knowing how to use it!
If not for Ning Rongrong a god trial inheritor who taught him alchemy he'd still be clueless about pharmacology.
But today's purpose wasn't admiring nature's wonders.
"Rongrong, what's next?"
"My granddaughter's life is in your hands." Despite favorable odds, Dugu Bo couldn't suppress his anxiety.
Even 99% success still allowed for failure and they didn't have 99%.
This wasn't some stray cat if this failed, the Dugu lineage would end!
Could a seventy- or eighty-year-old man like him realistically produce new heirs?
"I'll do my utmost." Ning Rongrong plucked the gently swaying Tenderness Xian Immortal Herb and Snow White Swan Kiss, handing both to Dugu Yan.
"Consume these simultaneously they'll balance each other internally. The pain will likely be excruciating."
"Remember: no matter what happens, you must maintain consciousness."
"Fail this, and you'll die." Ning Rongrong's grave tone left no room for doubt.
Dugu Yan stared silently at the immortal herbs in her hands, her body trembling slightly.
No amount of mental preparation could make facing potential death easy only those with death wishes remained calm.
Taking a deep breath, Dugu Yan said, "I understand. Whatever the outcome, neither Grandfather nor I will blame you."
"None of that defeatist talk," Ning Rongrong chided. "I'm counting on you reaching Title Douluo so I can support you someday!"
"Then... I'll fight to survive."
"You will." Ning Rongrong nodded. "Sister Yan, sit beside the Ice Fire Two Extremes."
"Eh?" Dugu Yan blinked in surprise as did the three observers.
"That spring's bizarre! Shouldn't she use a stable location?"
Ning Rongrong's suggestion resembled someone absorbing soul rings at Star Dou Great Forest's Life Lake for extra thrills absolute madness!
"Yin-Yang complementarity. Only this can properly balance the Misfortune Poison Body's formation."
"The Tenderness Xian Immortal Herb neutralizes all poisons, while Snow White Swan Kiss amplifies toxicity."
"The Misfortune Poison Body is essentially poison itself just as one becomes immune to their own toxins."
"Like how blood vessels carry blood without being poisoned by it."
"So that's the principle." Dugu Bo nodded thoughtfully.
The yin-yang balance mirrored alchemical principles.
As Dugu Yan approached the springs...
Ning Rongrong picked the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Herb and Fiery Yang Delight, thinking privately:
Hope we won't need these yet. No matter what, we can't afford failure this time.