Douluo: Did you move Danta here?

Chapter 417 Meeting the Little Angel
"Alright, you've got a pretty good idea of ​​Tang San's situation. I'm leaving."

Watching Ning Bei's retreating figure, Bibi Dong's eyes glazed over. The words "Xiao Xue only cares whether he has come or not" kept echoing in her ears. Once upon a time, she had also longed for someone to secretly glance at her from the shadows, but everything never went as she wished.

Upon arriving at the back mountain, Ningbei climbed the steps of the Angel Temple step by step, just in case the little angel got angry again and said that she did not respect the Angel God.

The ancient palace gate came into view, and Ning Bei stepped forward and knocked on it without any hesitation.

"Crench."

As the palace doors opened, the figures of several worshippers appeared one after another. Upon seeing Ning Bei's arrival, their expressions varied.

"Hey, isn't this my brother's grandson-in-law who's been missing for two years?"

"Who says otherwise? It's rare that this kid still remembers Xiaoxue."

"Yes, Xiaoxue always stands in front of the hall for a long time before each assessment, just waiting for a certain jerk to come and see her. If it weren't for the divine assessment, she would probably have turned into a waiting-for-husband stone."

Compared to the mockery of the other elders, Qian Daoliu's face darkened considerably. He looked at Ning Bei and coldly snorted, saying:
"Hmph, what are you doing here?"

Knowing she was in the wrong, Ning Bei immediately put on a fawning smile.

"Look at what you're saying, sir. Of course I came to see Xue'er. As for disappearing for two years, there was a reason for it. Otherwise, I would have come long ago."

"Hmm? Tell me your reason for not coming to see Xiaoxue for two years."

At this point, Ningbei mentioned the content of the two-year assessment, which immediately made the other worshippers look serious.

"I wasted two years of my time on the ninth test of the Ice God, and only managed to pass the stage assessment by sheer luck."

"What? You've completed the ninth test? Doesn't that mean you've become a god?"

Guangling, who had some knowledge of the number of times the divine test had been conducted, exclaimed in surprise, looking at Ning Bei with fear in her eyes, as if a god was standing in front of her.

The golden crocodile beside him gave him a disdainful look.

"Third brother, didn't this kid already say that he'll complete the assessment in stages?"

"Oh, that makes sense. So that means there will be further assessments later on."

"Kid, tell me more about it. Xiaoxue's ninth test might be similar."

While others were concerned about whether Ning Bei had become a god, Qian Daoliu was more interested in the content of his ninth test, wanting to see if it could serve as a model for his granddaughter.

"Yes, it's probably a test of the examinee's mind. The illusions inside can easily make people lose their way, and in the end, they can't tell whether it's reality or illusion. But don't worry, I believe Xue'er will succeed."

"Ah."

Qian Daoliu nodded. Although he didn't know exactly what the test would be, he had a general idea from Ning Bei's few words, and he believed that his granddaughter would succeed.

"By the way, sir, I have some better news for you than the assessment."

"Oh? Tell me?"

Knowing that Ning Bei hadn't forgotten her granddaughter, Qian Daoliu's expression softened considerably, and upon hearing the good news about himself, he immediately smiled.

"I can assure you that you can begin Xue'er's ninth divine trial without any sacrifice."

"really?"

"Kid, you're not kidding, are you?"

Even more excited than Qian Daoliu were the group of old brothers beside him. They knew that Qian Daoliu would eventually have to sacrifice himself to open the path to godhood for Xiaoxue. Qian Daoliu had told them about his last wishes countless times. Now that they heard there was a way to avoid all of this, how could they not be excited?
Although Qian Daoliu didn't speak, the anticipation in his eyes was impossible to hide.

"As you seniors should know, my Ice God Trial is conducted without a guardian. If I follow this method, wouldn't I be unable to proceed with the Ninth Trial?"

So that means there really is a way?

Jin E seemed very excited. Ning Bei had just said that he had been undergoing his ninth assessment over the past two years, which meant that the other party had truly mastered a method to open the path to godhood without the need for guardian sacrifice.

Ning Bei nodded and shared the story of the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir with the old men.

Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu's smile lingered for a long time. "Great! It's wonderful to see Xiaoxue become a god."

“That’s right, big brother, this way Xiaoxue won’t be sad.”

"That's right, that's right. I feel terrible just thinking about how Xiaoxue will be heartbroken for the rest of her life."

After sighing, Qian Daoliu turned his gaze to Ning Bei again, his eyes softening slightly.

"Xiao Bei, Grandpa Qian owes you a favor."

Ning Bei blinked, a mischievous smile playing on her lips, and teased:

Are you sure there aren't two?

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, not only Qian Daoliu, but also several other retainers standing nearby were stunned.

"Why two? You're so greedy!"

"Grandpa Qian, have you forgotten that there was someone on Seagod Island who almost became Grandma Xue'er? Don't you owe her half of that favor?"

"Cough cough."

Qian Daoliu blushed and quickly pretended to cough to cover up his embarrassment. Under the probing gazes of his old comrades, he nodded imperceptibly.

"Count it as two, you did a good job."

"That makes things easier. You can take care of our children when Xue'er and I have them in the future. That's not too much to ask, is it?"

"Alright, alright, it's your decision. Just remember, you absolutely must deliver the pills."

Qian Daoliu had no objection to helping Ningbei and his granddaughter take care of their children. After all, the bond between grandparents and grandchildren is a well-known fact, especially when it's two generations apart, making it an even closer relationship.

Compared to Qian Daoliu's readily agreed, Guang Ling and the others glared at Ning Bei with hostility.

"Wait a minute, your older brother is taking care of the kids for you two, so what are you doing?"

Upon hearing Guangling's words, Ningbei immediately showed a look of disgust.

"Of course, I'll take Xue'er to all the places we can go. I don't even care to talk to you. You threw a nine-year-old child into the palace, that treacherous place, and she hasn't been able to live her own life since. And you still have the nerve to ask?"

"Pah, even a dog would shake its head in disgust."

Ning Bei's blunt words left the nearly thousand-year-old men speechless. They all lowered their heads, looking ashamed, and Qian Daoliu, in particular, showed a look of heartache in his eyes.

"Hey, you're right, it's definitely the problem with us old folks. Xiaoxue would definitely like to live her own life with you."

Upon hearing this, Ning Bei immediately snapped out of her reverie.

"By the way, Grandpa Qian, where's Xue'er? Is she taking an exam?"

"You come with me."

Without much explanation, Qian Daoliu composed himself and turned to walk towards the back of the hall, while Ning Bei followed without hesitation.

Upon arriving at the rear hall, beneath a colossal angel statue, a giant golden cocoon floated in mid-air. The angel statue's hands were positioned on either side of the cocoon, as if supporting it. Ning Bei could sense a familiar aura emanating from the cocoon, and through the dazzling golden light, she could almost see the body of a little angel crouching inside with his knees drawn up.

"This is the fifth test from the Angel God, and Xiaoxue needs to rely on her own strength to break through the cocoon of light."

Qian Daoliu's explanation came at the right time, and Ning Bei nodded in understanding upon hearing it.

"Breaking out of the cocoon and becoming a butterfly is a very auspicious meaning."

"Well, it's just a pity that you probably won't be able to see Xiaoxue this time."

(End of this chapter)