In Douluo Continent, the Pope used me as a substitute for my first love.

Chapter 51 The Gift

"Waaaaah..."

Holding the trembling Qian Renxue in her arms, Bibi Dong couldn't help but feel heartache.

She should have been an exceptionally talented, glamorous, and innocent girl enjoying all the good things in life, but she had to experience the deaths of both her parents during her childhood, which was truly tragic.

Thinking of this, Bibi Dong gently picked up Qian Renxue, walked to the edge of the main hall and sat down, sitting quietly there.

Gradually, Qian Renxue stopped crying.

After a moment of silence, she sat in Bibi Dong's lap and began to chat casually with this somewhat unfamiliar mother.

The chat content didn't involve cultivation or the situation on the mainland; it was all just everyday trivialities.

Finally, after chatting for a short while, the two inevitably started talking about...

Wang Zhao.

"Mom, can you tell me about your student, Wang Zhao?"

Suddenly, Qian Renxue brought it up.

The teacher-student relationship between Wang Zhao and Bibi Dong was not something Qian Renxue intentionally discovered; rather, it was something Qian Daoliu told her about over the past few days.

After all, Qian Daoliu had already planned to have Qian Renxue become Bibi Dong's godmother, so in his opinion, Qian Renxue would find out about Wang Zhao's teacher-student relationship with Bibi Dong sooner or later, and there was no need to hide it anymore.

When Qian Renxue heard this news, she couldn't help but feel happy.

At the time, she and Wang Zhao were very good friends. If she were to become Bibi Dong's adopted daughter in the future, wouldn't that be...?

A marriage between relatives?!

Whenever she thought of this, Qian Renxue would subconsciously blush.

"Xue'er, why are you interested in that boy?"

Bibi Dong asked curiously.

Women are indeed emotional; in just a short while, Bibi Dong's slight unease with Qian Renxue had vanished, and she even naturally started calling her "Xue'er."

Qian Renxue didn't object at all. She smiled slightly, narrowed her eyes, and snuggled comfortably into Bibi Dong's arms.

"Of course, it's because..."

"He's my good friend!"

"?"

Upon hearing this, a large question mark seemed to appear on Bibi Dong's forehead, along with a faint... "well".

What the hell?

When did that brat get involved with his adopted daughter, the granddaughter of Qian Daoliu, the future Angel God?

and also……

Why do I have this strange sense of déjà vu?

Although Bibi Dong was inwardly astonished, she did not show any unusual expression on the surface, and simply asked a normal question with a hint of doubt.

"You two know each other?"

"yes."

Qian Renxue didn't notice anything amiss and nodded her little head with a smile.

"Don't you know, Mom?"

"..."

Seeing Bibi Dong remain silent, Qian Renxue's expression also froze.

In that instant, both women had thoughts forming in their minds.

Bibi Dong was thinking that Wang Zhao, that brat, had made friends outside without telling his family. Judging from Qian Renxue's expression, she and Wang Zhao seemed to have known each other for quite some time.

Qian Renxue was thinking that, aside from being in the library, Wang Zhao hadn't paid much attention to her on a daily basis; otherwise, he would definitely have asked Bibi Dong about her situation. Although she quite enjoyed the feeling of having her own secrets with Wang Zhao without much distance between them, she didn't know why, but she felt a little lost now.

An indescribable feeling lingered between the two women...

Not long after.

After their time together came to an end, Qian Renxue smiled and told Bibi Dong to come and spend more time with her whenever she had free time. Bibi Dong agreed and then told Qian Renxue the location of the mansion, saying that she could go and visit whenever she had time.

Although Bibi Dong is already the Pope of the Spirit Hall in terms of her status, many specific matters have not yet been arranged, and she can only be considered to have a title. Therefore, she will naturally not move to the Pope's Palace now.

As for what happens in the future?

Let's talk about it then.

Bibi Dong had also learned of Qian Renxue's other identity when she usually traveled in Wuhun City: she was a member of the Bright Griffin Clan.

According to Qian Renxue, this isn't actually a fake identity, because her biological mother comes from the Bright Griffin Clan, so she can be considered half a member of the clan.

The two women quickly separated.

……

Night falls.

Wang Zhao left the library and walked down the street, intending to catch the dinner that Sister Butterfly had prepared that night, while also having some thoughts on his mind.

"More than ten years ago, the Pope of the Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji, got married. His bride was a woman from the Bright Griffin family, who had a close relationship with the Qian family for many years."

"About ten years ago, that woman gave birth to a daughter for Qian Xunji, and then died..."

This is a secret document he found in the library.

As for its authenticity, it's unlikely to be small.

That makes sense; the world has truly changed a lot.

Wang Zhao couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

More than ten years ago... he wasn't even born yet, right?

If everything was truly caused by his meddling, like a butterfly flapping its wings, which led to so many changes in the Douluo Continent storyline, then surely it wouldn't have affected the past as well while altering the future?

Ugh, my head hurts!

Thinking this, Wang Zhao unknowingly returned to the residence.

As soon as the door opened, Sister Butterfly's figure appeared in front of me.

"His Highness is back. He wants you to go to her room as soon as you get home."

After leaving those words, Butterfly disappeared again, presumably rushing back to the kitchen.

Wang Zhao paused upon hearing this.

He didn't go to find Bibi Dong right away, but went back to his room first before heading over.

"Sister Dong'er, I'm coming in~"

Wang Zhao knocked on the door.

"Um."

A calm voice came from inside the room.

Wang Zhao then pushed open the door and entered. What came into view was Bibi Dong arranging a garment inlaid with countless gemstones.

"This is?"

Looking at that luxurious and magnificent attire, Wang Zhao already had a guess in his mind.

Sure enough, Bibi Dong said:

"This is the papal robe and crown that the Spirit Hall began to tailor for me before they attacked the Clear Sky Sect."

"It looks really good, it suits Sister Dong'er perfectly."

Wang Zhao withdrew her scrutinizing gaze, her eyes crinkling with a smile, and praised him sincerely.

Bibi Dong remained noncommittal.

After a few days apart, the somewhat strange teacher and student naturally exchanged pleasantries. Bibi Dong then told Wang Zhao some details about the campaign against the Haotian Sect before getting to the main topic.

Suddenly, Bibi Dong took out a dark blue gem from her bosom and handed it to Wang Zhao.

"What is this?"

Wang Zhao accepted the beautiful gemstone and couldn't help but ask a question out of curiosity.

"A gift I brought for you."

Bibi Dong smiled mysteriously.

"A gift..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhao paused for a moment, but instead of immediately examining the gem in his hand, he took out a notebook from his pocket.

"Perfect timing, Sister Dong'er, I also have a gift for you."

"Oh?"

Bibi Dong raised her eyebrows slightly.

"Well, I'm curious what you're going to give me..."

She reached out and took the notebook.