260. Long Lost Memory

"Senior brother, Miss Xue, good morning!"

Just as Qian Renjue was about to say something, a soft and charming voice greeted him.

Looking over, it was Hu Liena, who was ready to head out to the training grounds.

She stood tall and graceful, exuding a captivating charm.

The brief glance exchanged between the senior brother and junior sister was enough for Qian Renjue to avert his eyes, unable to handle Hu Liena's gaze, and he quickly gave up.

"Mm," Qian Renxue nodded slightly at Hu Liena, her suspicious gaze sweeping between the two of them.

Could it be that the foxy girl launched a surprise attack last night?

Sensing Qian Renxue's stare, Hu Liena quickly suppressed the shame and teasing in her eyes.

This was a little secret between her and her senior brother, and Miss Xue must not find out.

"Ahem," Qian Renjue cleared his throat twice.

"Nana, go early and come back early. Make sure to report to the Pope's Palace afterward."

"Don't worry, senior brother. Nana will," Hu Liena replied with a sweet smile, waving to the siblings before bowing and leaving the courtyard.

Just looking at her back, it was clear she was in a good mood.

"Sis, why are you staring at me like that..." Qian Renjue's voice was hesitant as he leaned back, trying to avoid his sister's looming figure.

"Hmph!" Qian Renxue bent over, staring directly at Qian Renjue.

Her jade-like fingers poked at his chest as she frowned, saying, "Why do I feel like you two were flirting just now?"

"Come on, tell me, is there something going on between you two?"

Qian Renxue's voice became soft and gentle, but her smile was full of danger.

"Sis, there's nothing between Nana and me," Qian Renjue insisted, gripping the edge of the table, nearly lying flat in midair as he shivered.

"Really?" Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes, poking at his conscience, full of suspicion.

"Of course it's true!" Qian Renjue quickly responded without thinking.

"Hmph! Whatever. It seems it's hard to guard against a thief in your own home, no matter day or night," Qian Renxue snorted coldly, feeling uninterested, standing upright and walking toward the room.

Waving her hand behind her, she said, "Go on and take care of your duties as acting Pope. Do a good job."

"I will, sis. I'll have someone bring you breakfast later," Qian Renjue sighed in relief, quickly promising.

Watching her enter the room, he hurried toward the Pope's Palace.

As long as Bibi Dong hadn't finished her seclusion, he would have to continue as the so-called acting Pope.

Inside the room, Qian Renxue looked at the already changed bedding and fell into deep thought.

"If it really is like that, well, I guess Jue has grown up," she muttered, her face cold, feeling a bit unsettled.

She stood in the room, looking around as if searching for some clue.

Catch the thief with the stolen goods!

———

The sun and moon alternated.

It was now noon.

In the bustling streets of Heaven Dou City, on a certain gate tower that stood tall, the words "Blue Tyrant Academy" were prominently displayed.

A wide path led straight inside, with trees lining the sides.

The academy had a large playground and tall buildings, all located in the middle of a forest.

Having such a large forest within the capital showed the strong background of Blue Tyrant Academy.

In the outer forest of the academy's main campus, the sound of a clear spring could be heard.

Winding paths, small bridges, flowing water, and vibrant flowers surrounded the area, creating a beautiful environment.

In the middle stood a wooden courtyard.

In front of the gate was a small river and a stone bridge, while inside the yard, various flowers were displayed on shelves, and wind chimes hung from the eaves, producing crisp sounds.

Although the courtyard was small, it was fully equipped with a living room, kitchen, and bathroom.

The bedroom was grand and cozy, filled with a faint fragrance.

On the table, there were colorful paints spread out on a canvas, though the painting seemed unfinished.

The painting depicted golden hair, seemingly sprinkled with gold dust, making it shimmer.

On the soft, red bed, the quilt was sunken, and lying there was a beautiful woman.

She appeared to be in her late twenties, with a slightly pale complexion, but her features were exquisite, her eyebrows elegant and heroic.

She wore a simple green dress, her black hair tied up with a cloth.

Despite her modest attire, her voluptuous figure was something most young girls could not compare to.

Even as she lay on the bed, her full, curvaceous figure was impossible to hide.

Her entire body exuded an air of mature sensuality.

However, at this moment, the beautiful woman seemed to be having a nightmare.

Her lovely face looked dim, her eyes red, and she wore an expression of longing.

In her dream, the sun was shining brightly.

A tall, golden figure and a graceful, black figure held hands as they stormed into a mountain stronghold, upholding justice and saving lives.

Afterward, they took a brief rest.

On a grassy field swaying with Blue Silver Grass, the young man with golden hair sat on a boulder, holding a spirit bone he'd obtained from a system reward, hesitating whether to absorb it.

The black-haired girl with a ponytail was crouched nearby, flipping over some grilled meat.

She glanced at the golden-haired boy's back, smiling as she asked casually, "Jue, where did you get that spirit bone?"

"I picked it up. I'll give it to you later," Qian Renjue replied, his voice calm, as if he were giving away an ordinary stone.

"I don't want it; it's yours," the girl quickly shook her head.

With his back still turned to her, Qian Renjue hugged the spirit bone tightly, circulating his soul power as he calmly said, "I'll absorb it first. I'll give it to you when the time is right."

His words caused the girl to stand up abruptly from her grilling.

"Hey! What do you mean by that?"

The girl frowned, her voice full of righteous indignation, "I don't want something that belongs to a dead person!"

"Who said giving you a spirit bone means I'm going to die?"

Qian Renjue didn't turn around, nor did he stop absorbing the spirit bone.

"It's a spirit bone, and it's a torso bone! How are you going to give it to me? I don't want it!"

The black-haired girl furrowed her brows, increasingly unable to understand him.

He was always so gentle and caring, yet rarely showed her a smile, as if he was intentionally keeping his distance.

"Heh," Qian Renjue chuckled softly but said nothing more.

He fully immersed himself in his cultivation, slowly absorbing the torso bone.

Time passed, and the grass around the cliff began to turn yellow as the sun set in the west.

When Qian Renjue finally opened his eyes, he was greeted by the unrefined sound of someone eating.

Smack, smack.

Qian Renjue raised an eyebrow and looked over.

The tall girl, with her long ponytail, was holding a large pork knuckle, devouring it without a care, her mouth covered in oil.

"Jue, you're awake. So, how did it go? Did your cultivation make any progress?"

Noticing that he had awakened, the black-clad girl immediately rushed over, full of concern.

Her fiery, curvaceous body almost smothered Qian Renjue as she leaned in close, exuding a strong sense of presence.

"I'm close to breaking through to Soul Emperor," Qian Renjue replied calmly, averting his gaze.

"Really?! Just a few years and you're about to advance from Soul Ancestor to Soul Emperor?"

"Jue, you really are a peerless genius!"

The girl, oblivious to her own fiery allure, spoke excitedly, her fists waving in the air as her voluptuous body shook with every jump.