355. Second Trial

Nearly a month passed in the blink of an eye.

The morning breeze was cool, and the garden, filled with colorful flowers, sparkled with dewdrops on its petals, making them look even more vibrant and fresh.

Amidst the flowers, a stunning angel with golden hair danced gracefully.

Qian Renxue was practicing with a slender, long sword, moving with the elegance of a startled swan and the fluidity of a swimming dragon.

Her petite figure was clothed in a delicate pink sundress, which lent her a softer, gentler look, softening the holy and authoritative aura she usually exuded.

The dress was handcrafted by Bibi Dong.

With Qian Renjue’s soul bone abilities, taking her and her mother out shopping was never a problem.

In the surrounding flower beds, fallen petals floated in the air, stirred by the gentle breeze from Qian Renxue’s sword movements.

More and more petals whirled around her as she danced, like a graceful pink butterfly among the flowers—noble, ethereal, and serene.

From the kitchen beside the courtyard, Hu Liena watched Qian Renxue’s sword dance, admiration filling her eyes.

She was so captivated that her dishwashing slowed down without her realizing it.

She knew her charm techniques were powerful, but even when she used them, standing next to Qian Renxue made her feel ordinary.

Perhaps she didn’t need to rely so much on accessories like collars and whips; maybe she could focus on refining her natural aura instead and save those things for special occasions.

Thinking this, a blush crept across Hu Liena's cheeks as her mind wandered to her usual training partner for her charm techniques—Qian Renjue.

"I wonder if Senior Brother is awake yet; the food's getting cold," she murmured, glancing toward Bibi Dong’s bedroom.

Inside the room, Bibi Dong was already dressed in her exclusive Pope's robe, seated at the vanity, carefully arranging her appearance.

She placed the crown on her head, tidying her hair, and gave a satisfied nod.

Her gaze fell on the mirror, showing Qian Renjue still asleep in bed, and a trace of helplessness appeared on her face.

With a loud thud, her scepter hit the floor.

Bibi Dong stepped forward, picked up the clothes Qian Renjue was supposed to wear, and tossed them onto his face, sitting by the bed.

“Jue, get up already. Just a few nights of going out, and now you're sleeping in every day!”

Qian Renjue groaned, pulling the clothes off his face, his eyes half-open and face looking weary. “Mom, you and Sister took turns dragging me out every night—of course, I’m exhausted.”

Bibi Dong chuckled, gently pinching his fair cheeks. "I did tell you beforehand to rest up during the day."

Yawning, Qian Renjue slowly sat up, rubbing his eyes. “How was I supposed to know you’d stay out all night?”

For the past few nights, Qian Renjue hadn’t gotten much sleep, as Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue had taken him on nightly excursions through Star Luo City, Heaven Dou City, and other major cities.

They even split their outings between the first half and second half of the night—everyone would be out in the first half, then Bibi Dong would rest in the Life Ring during the second, leaving Qian Renjue to continue exploring with Qian Renxue.

"Alright, Xiao Xue and I have had our fill of exploring, so now it's your turn to ‘escort your little girlfriends.’ Isn’t it good practice for you to gain some experience?" Bibi Dong teased, patting him on the shoulder before leaning down to plant a gentle kiss on his forehead.

Smack!

"Alright, hurry up now—your breakfast is getting cold."

“Alright,” he murmured.

Qian Renjue touched the warmth lingering on his forehead and gave a slight nod, the drowsiness fading from his eyes.

Watching Bibi Dong’s retreating figure, he suddenly reached out, gently brushing his hand across her elegant face.

“Jue?” Bibi Dong paused, surprised, and looked at him curiously.

“There was a hair,” Qian Renjue said, lightly pinching a fine golden strand between his fingers, leaving a faint blush on her soft skin.

A smile played at Bibi Dong’s lips as she leaned closer, pointing at her flawless profile and teasing, “Jue, do you know what Mom wants?”

Rolling his eyes, Qian Renjue sat up slightly and leaned forward, giving her a light kiss. “Good morning, Mom~”

“That’s better,” she replied with a pleased smile, standing up gracefully and playfully raising a hand. “You don’t need to kneel or look up at Mom—no need for formalities.”

“Uh…” Qian Renjue looked down and realized he was indeed kneeling on the bed.

With a slightly embarrassed expression, he pulled the blanket up, but by the time he looked up, all he could see was her back.


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As he looked down, Bibi Dong swiftly picked up her scepter and left, crossing the doorway. She murmured something to herself, her face returning to normal as she walked outside into the courtyard.

She looked toward Qian Renxue, who captured the morning breeze, leaving it to dance and intertwine with the flowers.

With her hair lifted slightly by the wind, Bibi Dong gazed affectionately at Qian Renxue, who seemed as enchanting as a flower fairy. “Xiao Xue, Mom is going to the Pope’s Palace,” she said, her gentle voice carried away by the breeze, unheard by Qian Renxue.

Bibi Dong chuckled softly and, with light steps, leaped onto the roof, glancing at Qian Renxue, who was immersed in her practice with a look of encouragement.

She gave Hu Liena, who was peeking from the kitchen, a warm smile, then headed off toward the palace.

Meanwhile, Qian Renjue finished tidying the bed and went to freshen up in the bathroom.

Hu Liena sat in a pavilion by the pool, waiting for him so she could serve him breakfast and perhaps earn a compliment for her cooking.

Her mind drifted back to Qian Renxue’s graceful sword dance, captivated by her elegant movements.

She thought to herself, maybe one day she could dance for her senior too… without clothes.

A blush crept onto her face at the thought, which she kept to herself.

Qian Renxue’s sword movements became slower, and her golden eyes closed, returning to a state of calm.

Even though her sword was moving slowly, the wind within the courtyard swirled around her, keeping the flower petals suspended in the air.

A golden six-winged angel mark appeared at the center of her forehead, glowing softly. Her breathtaking smile shifted into a serene expression as if bringing peace to the world itself.

Her slender sword traced a golden arc in the air, brushing past the petals and leaving only a hint of their fragrance. Her pink dress no longer fluttered but fell still around her.

She stopped her sword movements, holding it upright before her. The flower petals began to settle around her as the gentle breeze resumed, letting them finally fall to the ground and return to the earth.

Her violet eyes opened slowly, a pure smile lighting up her face. With her tall and graceful figure, she seemed to sway with the morning breeze, descending gracefully with the falling petals.

Thud!

“Ah! Miss Xue?!” Hu Liena gasped in surprise, about to check on her, but caught a glint of gold shine. “Senior Brother!”

Qian Renxue lay on the soft ground, flower petals scattered around her. The mark on her forehead glowed, and nine wings emerged, circling her like a gentle rain of petals. The second wing lit up.

[Angel’s Nine Trials: Second Trial]

[Ultimate Sky Mastery—The sky is the angel's battlefield; the angel is the ruler of the sky!]

No matter the height or environment, the angel would dominate the air without interference.

[Angel’s Sanctuary: Cold Sky Purgatory, Break Through the Limits!]

[Time Limit: One Year]

Realizing the details of the second divine trial, Qian Renxue’s face blossomed into a smile, and she heard Bibi Dong’s voice lingering in the breeze.

“Congratulations, Sister~” came Qian Renjue’s voice near her ear.

Qian Renxue opened her eyes to find a bouquet of vibrant red flowers in her arms, and there was Qian Renjue beside her, smiling broadly.