542. Don’t Get Too Cocky, A Good Lesson is Needed

“Sister, you should already know.”

Qian Renjue helplessly held Snow Empress’s hand and introduced her:

“This is the 700,000-year-old Snow Empress I mentioned to you before.”

“The ruler of the Extreme North?”

Hu Liena stared at Snow Empress, not expecting that such a powerful beast would seem so approachable.

Snow Empress glanced at the women around her.

Qian Renjue had told her about them earlier, and Ah Yin and the others had just given her a lesson.

It was easy to tell who each of them was.

The two strongest ones were Qian Renjue’s mother and sister, the ones she absolutely shouldn’t provoke.

Snow Empress pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and then softly greeted them.

“Mother, Sister, good evening.”

“???”

Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Hu Liena were all stunned.

“Heh, she’s quite bold, isn’t she?”

Bibi Dong looked at Snow Empress with a teasing expression.

“Haha… Snow Empress hasn’t had much contact with the outside world, so she doesn’t understand these things.”

Qian Renjue explained with an awkward smile.

Snow Empress sensed that the atmosphere was a bit off and felt confused.

She had asked Ah Yin, and as a wife, this was how she should address them.

“Qian Renjue~ Did I call them wrong?”

“It’s fine.”

Qian Renjue shook his head, not minding. It was bound to happen sooner or later.

Seeing Snow Empress’s innocent expression, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue were both surprised. It seemed she wasn’t just naive in appearance.

“Since you’re back, let’s sit down and chat for a while.”

Bibi Dong took Qian Renxue’s hand and walked toward the pavilion by the pool.

Qian Renxue glanced back at Xiao Fei Die, who was munching on a rice ball, and softly instructed, “Nana, go cook some noodles for Xiao Fei Die.”

“No problem.”

Hu Liena nodded, casually threw on a coat, and walked out.

“Thank you, Auntie! And thank you, Teacher!”

Xiao Fei Die thanked them sweetly and quickly ran toward the kitchen.

Qian Renjue led Snow Empress to the table.

“Huh?”

Qian Renxue finally noticed the divine mark on Qian Renjue’s forehead and the evil divine energy within him.

“Jue, have you already started the divine trial?”

Qian Renxue stood up and approached, reaching out to touch Qian Renjue’s forehead, her expression filled with surprise.

“Something feels off.”

“It really is.”

Bibi Dong raised her eyes and stared at Qian Renjue, feeling an inexplicable sense of wariness.

“Sister, my inheritance is a bit different.”

Qian Renjue held Qian Renxue’s delicate hand, feeling somewhat helpless.

“Then sit down and explain properly.”

Bibi Dong tapped the table.

“Yes, explain clearly… starting from your ninth soul ring.”

Qian Renxue wrapped her arm around Qian Renjue’s and pulled him to sit down, leaning on his shoulder as usual, ignoring Bibi Dong’s glare.

Snow Empress sat beside them, trying to imitate Qian Renxue by leaning on Qian Renjue’s shoulder.

Bibi Dong, however, stared at her coldly.

Snow Empress felt the chill but remained unfazed, doing as she pleased.

This made Bibi Dong’s eyebrow twitch.

This woman… really has no sense of propriety.

She didn’t even think to get up and switch seats with her!

No sense of tact at all.

“Jue~ Is she really your ninth soul ring? How is she still alive?”

Bibi Dong suppressed her annoyance and asked.

“Mom, Sister, Snow Empress’s situation is different from Ice Emperor’s. I only took the soul skill from her soul ring… she’s still a living being.”

Qian Renjue, under the pressure from both sides, began to explain.

“We’ve formed a different connection. Her life is tied to my soul ring, and my life can determine her fate.”

Bibi Dong’s eyes filled with surprise.

She propped her cheek on her hand and gazed at him adoringly, unable to help but sigh:

“Jue~ You always manage to surprise me every time you come back!”

“Who wouldn’t be?”

Qian Renxue exhaled softly, playing with a strand of her hair and brushing it past Qian Renjue’s ear.

“By the way… what’s your current cultivation level, Jue?”

Qian Renjue tilted his head slightly, feeling tickled by Qian Renxue’s actions, and mumbled:

“Due to certain reasons, I also obtained a soul bone from Snow Empress, so I’m now at level 94.”

“That shouldn’t be the case.”

Hearing Qian Renjue’s words, Qian Renxue immediately sat up straight, full of confusion.

“Even if you’re level 94, I shouldn’t be unable to see through your cultivation level, right?”

“It’s probably related to the divine energy within Jue.”

Bibi Dong guessed.

She reached out and pulled up the clothes that had slipped off Qian Renxue’s shoulder, looking somewhat annoyed.

“Mom is right.”

Qian Renjue nodded.

He glanced at Hu Liena, who was rushing over, and pointed to his forehead with a light smile.

“Our ancestor said she wouldn’t give me a divine trial.”

“Instead, she’s letting me steadily inherit her divine energy until I become a god.”

Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue both suddenly understood.

“Haha… now neither Mom nor Sister are a match for me.”

Qian Renjue couldn’t help but laugh.

*Slap—!*

Hearing this, Bibi Dong immediately frowned and slammed the table.

“Jue, don’t get too cocky. If I decide to beat you, would you dare to fight back?”

“Same goes for me!”

Qian Renxue agreed wholeheartedly, reaching out to pinch Qian Renjue’s cheek.

“If you dare to fight back, I’ll lock you up and teach you a good lesson!”

“I’ll make sure you learn how to respect your elders!”

“Uh…”

Qian Renjue’s breath hitched, and he awkwardly laughed as he removed Qian Renxue’s hand.

“Sister, is that really necessary?”

“Hmph! We’ll see how you behave~”

Qian Renxue snorted, a victorious smile on her face.

Bibi Dong couldn’t help but chuckle.

Snow Empress leaned on Qian Renjue, watching the unusual expressions on his face.

This was something she had never seen during their time together.

It seemed quite interesting. Was this what it felt like to be with family?

“Oh, right, Sister, I asked our ancestor about the sacrifice.”

Qian Renjue quickly changed the subject.

“Huh? What did she say?”

Qian Renxue immediately perked up.

She naturally knew what Qian Renjue meant by “sacrifice.”

Bibi Dong remained silent, not wanting to get involved in the topic.

Qian Renjue didn’t beat around the bush.

He said directly:

“Our ancestor said we can use a million-year soul beast as a substitute. The effect would be similar.”

“A million-year soul beast?!”

Qian Renxue exclaimed, her delicate brows furrowing.

“Sister, don’t worry. There’s a million-year Deep Sea Demon Whale King in the ocean.”

Qian Renjue patted the back of her hand.

“When the time comes, we’ll just go and capture it. It shouldn’t be too difficult.”

Qian Renjue’s face was filled with absolute confidence.

His current strength was probably at a demigod level, right?

Dealing with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King should be a piece of cake!

“That’s great!”

Qian Renxue couldn’t help but cheer.

The heavy weight in her heart finally lifted. Otherwise, losing her grandfather a second time would have made her rebirth feel somewhat meaningless!

“Jue, when the time comes, we’ll go together. Maybe you can even get a million-year soul ring and soul bone! It’s a win-win!”

Qian Renxue suppressed her excitement and said happily.