White World, Douluo Hall.
Angel Sanctuary.
When he saw in the comparison video that his granddaughter was so deeply in love with Tang Chuan, and so excited just from being called 'Xue'er,' Qian Daoliu felt his vision go dark. He could not help but clench his fists, his heart filled with sorrow and bitterness.
Because as her grandfather, he had called his granddaughter 'Xue'er' her whole life.
Yet, never once had his granddaughter felt this excited or happy about being called 'Xue'er' by him.
This kid Tang Chuan, although he looked decent and his talent was a bit of a Prodigy, what right did he have to make you like him so much, Xue'er!
For a moment, Qian Daoliu only felt as if he had swallowed bitter wine that caused his heart to ache.
However, thinking of Bibi Dong, whom he had raised as a granddaughter, only to have her fall for Yu Xiaogang—who looked utterly mediocre, had trash-tier cultivation talent, and was a complete failure as a person—Qian Daoliu could not help but feel that Qian Renxue liking Tang Chuan might actually be fine.
It can only be said that in everything, one fears comparison!
The comparison video continued to play.
Qian Daoliu, however, was unaware of Qian Renxue's thoughts.]
[Facing Tang Chuan's inquiry, Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, his expression becoming solemn.]
["Young friend Tang Chuan, I asked Jiangmo to invite you here today for two reasons. First, Xue'er has been wanting to see you. Second, I do indeed have some matters I wish to discuss with you openly and honestly."]
["Please speak, Senior."]
Tang Chuan's expression remained unchanged as he simply gestured for him to continue.]
["Actually, it is mainly regarding the grievances between you and Bibi Dong."]
Qian Daoliu got straight to the point, speaking in a deep voice.]
["I am already aware of the reasons behind the several conflicts between you two."]
["In all fairness, the cause mostly lies with Bibi Dong."]
["She acted in extremes, stopping at nothing to achieve her goals, and targeted you several times, even attempting to take your life. This is her fault."]
Tang Chuan raised an eyebrow slightly, understanding in his heart.]
[Sure enough, this Qian Daoliu intended to act as a peacemaker!]
[However, Tang Chuan did not immediately respond to this.]
[He wanted to see what else Qian Daoliu would say.]
["However, you have also dampened her prestige several times, causing her to lose face in front of everyone, and you even killed several Titled Douluo Elders of my Spirit Hall."]
["Looking at the results, you have both suffered losses, and the grievances are intertwined, making it hard to distinguish who is right and who is wrong."]
["In my opinion, this can be considered... even."]
[After criticizing Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu spoke in a deep voice about Tang Chuan's issues.]
["I am not here to hold you accountable; it is just that it is better to resolve grievances than to keep them."]
["As for Bibi Dong, I will do my best to restrain her so she no longer uses the power of Spirit Hall to target you."]
["I hope that on your side, you will also not continue to be an enemy of her, or an enemy of my Spirit Hall."]
Qian Daoliu's words seemed quite fair, hitting both sides with a stick.]
[Yet, Tang Chuan could not help but find it somewhat laughable.]
["Senior Qian Daoliu, I am very grateful for your intention to step forward and mediate the grievances between Bibi Dong and me."]
Tang Chuan said indifferently.]
["But as for the 'even' that you mentioned, please forgive this Junior for being unable to agree."]
["Are the grievances between her and me really, as you said, both her fault and my fault?"]
[A cold sneer tugged at the corner of Tang Chuan's mouth.]
["Back then, during the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, I led my team to Spirit City for the finals. She sent Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, along with many Spirit Hall Titled Douluo and elite Spirit Masters, to ambush and kill me halfway."]
["If I hadn't had some strength, the grass on my grave would probably be three zhang high by now!"]
["And a year ago, when I encountered her going to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt a spirit ring, I only intended to disrupt her plan; it was she who tried to kill me first, and only then did I retaliate!"]
["As for not long ago, when she went to the Star Dou Great Forest again to hunt a Spirit Beast, I had received a plea for help from the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python."]
["Due to my previous experience, I had become friends with them, so naturally, I had to help when faced with their plea for help."]
["This time, I didn't even kill any of your Spirit Hall's people."]
["All along, I have only been forced to retaliate; I have never actively sought revenge against your Spirit Hall."]
["What do you mean by hoping I won't continue to be an enemy of her, or an enemy of your esteemed Hall?"]
["I have never thought about actively being an enemy of your esteemed Hall; otherwise, I wouldn't have come here today!"]
[Beside him, Jiangmo Douluo was secretly clicking his tongue, not expecting Tang Chuan to dare to contradict Big Brother Qian Daoliu.]
[This kid really had a lot of guts!]
[But thinking that even Bibi Dong was no match for Tang Chuan and was forced to flee, he did have the strength to back it up.]
[Hearing Tang Chuan's words, Qian Daoliu's expression stiffened; he did not expect Tang Chuan to say such things.]
[For a moment, Qian Daoliu did not know how to refute him.]
[However, before Qian Daoliu could speak.]
[Beside him, listening to Tang Chuan's words, Qian Renxue also felt very guilty.]
[Thinking of that first All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, where Bibi Dong sent Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, along with Ghost Leopard Douluo and others, to ambush Tang Chuan.]
[If Tang Chuan hadn't been strong, he probably would have met with disaster long ago!]
[Therefore, Qian Renxue felt nothing but guilt. Her beautiful eyes turned red, and she bowed deeply toward Tang Chuan.]
["Tang Chuan, this matter was indeed our Spirit Hall's fault."]
["I apologize to you on behalf of Spirit Hall. I am sorry!"]
[After saying this, Qian Renxue raised her head, her eye sockets slightly red, her gaze incredibly earnest and sincere as she looked directly at Tang Chuan.]
["Tang Chuan, what compensation do you need for you to be willing to forgive us?"]
["Xue'er?! You..."]
[Hearing this, Qian Daoliu couldn't help but look at Qian Renxue in disbelief.]
[No! Xue'er!]
[What are you doing?!]
[Although, logically speaking, it was indeed Bibi Dong who made the first move, and Tang Chuan was acting in self-defense.]
[But that is not how negotiations work!]
[We came here to be peacemakers, to mediate!]
[We should hit both sides with a stick, saying both were wrong, so it would be convenient for both sides to take a step back and reach a reconciliation.]
[But you!]
[You came right out and admitted it was our fault, and even offered to apologize and compensate?!]
[This is equivalent to handing over all logic and initiative to the other party!]
[How can we negotiate further?]
[For a moment, Qian Daoliu only felt a sense of heartache.]
[Looking at his granddaughter, who was so eager to obtain Tang Chuan's forgiveness that she was even somewhat subservient, an indescribable sense of bitterness and helplessness welled up in his heart.]
[My little padded jacket hasn't even been taken off yet!]
[And it's already started leaking air?!]
[Not expecting Qian Renxue to admit her mistake and offer compensation after hearing his words, Tang Chuan was also stunned for a moment.]
[However, thinking about it, Tang Chuan shook his head and said.]
["No! There is no need for compensation."]
["Although I will not actively be an enemy of your Spirit Hall, in the future, it may be inevitable that we will become enemies."]
["After all, you just said that your Spirit Hall intends to unify the continent."]
["Although your plan to seize the Heaven Dou Empire failed, I believe you will not give up on this goal."]
Tang Chuan said indifferently.]
(End of Chapter)
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