Douluo Continent: Qian Daoliu has had a crush on me for a long time

Chapter 46 Sendo-ryu's Comfort

"Grandma!" Ye Jingqiu suddenly felt her vision go black. She collapsed into Grandma Li's arms and sobbed uncontrollably, "Grandma, what will Qiuqiu do without you—"

No matter how much Ye Jingqiu cried this time, Grandma Li did not get up again to gently comfort her.

"Grandma—" Ye Jingqiu felt a sharp pain in her heart, and the scene of the two of them politely sharing a bowl of noodles in the village was still vivid in her mind.

Grandma Li doted on her, always giving her the best things and saving all the good things for her. Grandma Li treated her like her own granddaughter.

Ye Jingqiu tried her best to restrain herself, but she couldn't stop the tears from flowing.

Bibi Dong stood behind her with a pained expression. She opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing. She waved her hand, and then the maids in the room followed her into the outer room.

As the door closed, Ye Jingqiu stood up and hugged Grandma Li tightly.

Yue Guan looked worried. "Your Holiness, should you try to persuade the Holy Maiden?"

Bibi Dong gently shook her head. "Give her some time. She's still a child after all. It's normal that she can't handle it in a short time. I believe in her." Bibi Dong's tone was firm.

As darkness fell, moonlight shone into the room through the window. Bibi Dong sat on the sofa, staring intently at the tightly closed door.

She sighed deeply. As a Soul Master herself, she could sense that Ye Jingqiu's movements hadn't changed since noon. If he weren't still breathing, she certainly wouldn't be able to sit here so calmly.

Ghost hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Your Holiness, there are important matters in the Spirit Hall that require your attention tomorrow. Why don't you go back first? We'll stay here and keep watch."

Bibi Dong was taken aback, then looked down and saw the papal staff in her hand, a symbol of power. This was no longer the time for her to be willful; she was the Pope of the Spirit Hall, and there were too many things to deal with.

Now I just hope Ye Jingqiu can pull himself together soon.

Bibi Dong nodded slowly, then said, "Keep an eye on the Holy Maiden and don't let her do anything foolish."

"Your Holiness, Your Holiness," Yue Guan and Gui Mei said respectfully.

Bibi Dong took one last look at the closed door, then sighed and slowly left.

The room was completely dark.

Ye Jingqiu could clearly feel that Grandma Li beneath him had cooled down completely.

She gripped Grandma Li's hand tightly; it was visibly stiff, but she held on tightly, her tears already dried up.

It turns out that Grandma Li's health had been poor for a long time, but she hadn't noticed it all this time. She was unfilial.

"Grandma, it's Qiuqiu's fault. If it weren't for me back then, you wouldn't have suffered so much, and you wouldn't have died so young..."

Ye Jingqiu burst into tears.

Grandma Li's life has always been very poor. Even when her mother was still alive, Grandma Li would still tend to the flowers in her yard from time to time, despite her poverty.

After he started taking care of her, he neglected everything else and spent all his time embroidering shoes and selling them for money.

Ye Jingqiu felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Three days passed quickly.

Yue Guan paced anxiously around the room. Gui Mei frowned and said, "Alright, aren't you tired?"

Yue Guan quickly walked to his side. "The Holy Maiden has been inside for three days now. I wonder how she is doing. It's long past time for her to return to the Hall of Offerings."

Ghostly frowned slightly, his gaze falling on the Ice Soul Master not far away.

Bibi Dong had already guessed that Ye Jingqiu wouldn't come out so soon, so she sent the Ice Soul Master here to lower the temperature.

The ghost said, "With His Holiness the Pope here, everything will be fine. The High Priest will surely understand given the special circumstances."

As soon as he finished speaking, the door opened, revealing a tall, upright man with platinum blonde hair, bright eyes, and sharp eyebrows, his expression somewhat cold.

The people inside the room quickly bowed, "Great Master—"

Yue Guan's gaze fell behind Qian Daoliu. At this moment, Bibi Dong was looking into the room with a worried expression. Yue Guan was somewhat surprised, as the Grand Elder could not come to the Papal Palace even once a year.

He actually came in person this time, so it seems he's still here to find Ye Jingqiu?

It seems that Ye Jingqiu is a student who is highly valued. Yue Guan breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that she will not be mistreated in the Hall of Offerings.

Qian Daoliu ignored them, quickly stepped forward, and pushed the door open. The room was dark, with the curtains drawn.

Qian Daoliu frowned slightly, turned around and closed the door, blocking everyone's view.

Ye Jingqiu was kneeling by the bed, her head resting on Grandma Li's arm. Her eyes were swollen like walnuts, and she didn't move even though the door was open.

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"Ye Jingqiu." Qian Daoliu's somewhat cold voice rang out.

"You said you wanted to become the strongest Soul Master, and you've sacrificed so much for it. Now you're so dejected. Do you think you've lived up to all your previous efforts?"

Ye Jingqiu remained motionless.

Qian Daoliu took a deep breath and said, "People have sorrow and joy, separation and reunion; the moon has its phases of waxing and waning. Nothing in this world is ever perfect."

He paused, then slowly stepped forward and knelt down in front of Ye Jingqiu, saying softly, "Your aunt said that Grandma Li treated you very well and raised you. Have you ever considered that she might not want you to be defeated by this?"

Ye Jingqiu thought of Grandma Li's last words: she hoped that Grandma Li would be well and happy.

Ye Jingqiu's eyes instantly reddened. She turned and threw herself into Qian Daoliu's arms, her body trembling uncontrollably. "Grand Elder, my grandmother is dead. I will never have a grandmother again..."

Qian Daoliu paused slightly, his hands stiffened, and after hesitating for a moment, he reached out and gently embraced Ye Jingqiu, simply holding her quietly without making any further moves.

He felt his chest soaked with tears. Qian Daoliu paused for a moment, then sighed deeply. "Ye Jingqiu, I am 150 years old now. I have lost too many loved ones. I know you are in great pain, but this is something that everyone has to go through."

Ye Jingqiu's body trembled even more violently. She gripped Qian Daoliu's clothes tightly with both hands. "Grand Elder, but I still feel so bad. Grandma loved me the most. If I had known sooner, I could have spent more time with her."

Qian Daoliu's deep voice rang out, "You still have your aunt by your side. Although Grandma is gone, there are still many people who love you. Don't let them worry, okay?"

Ye Jingqiu collapsed to the ground in a disheveled state, letting out a loud, hoarse, heart-wrenching roar.

Qian Daoliu took a deep breath. For some reason, he felt particularly uneasy at this moment. He said softly, "I'll give you three more days. You can do whatever you want during these three days. But after three days, you will come back to the Hall of Worship with me to continue your special training."

Ye Jingqiu cried uncontrollably and did not speak.

Qian Daoliu hesitated for a moment, then reached out and patted her head.

(End of this chapter)