Yue Guan struggled to tear his gaze away from the radiant soul bone and looked at Qian Yuelong, whose face was full of "naivety and innocence." He couldn't help but darken his expression and say, "You little brat, you really have a big heart! Soul bones are something that even a Title Douluo like me would covet, and you just casually take them out like that? How did I teach you before?"

Where did this girl's usual composure go? Did she go crazy from training at the Martial Arts Arena?

Qian Yuelong blinked. "But she's a teacher, and teachers aren't outsiders."

"Don't give me that." Yue Guan scoffed and tapped Qian Yuelong's head with his finger. "I'm already a level 94 Title Douluo, and I still don't have a single soul bone. What's more, the one you have is a soul bone with a cultivation level of over 70,000 years. Among soul bones under 100,000 years, it's a top-grade existence. If it were anyone else in the Elder Hall, they would probably already be plotting how to get this top-grade soul bone from you."

"So I'm only telling you, teacher, right now. Even Grandpa doesn't know about this yet." After all, she had just arrived when Yue Guan showed up.

Yue Guan paused, his gaze softening almost imperceptibly. He lowered his hand, his face regaining its composure, even taking on a solemn air, and said, "That's true, girl. I told you before that soul bones are more precious to soul masters than soul rings. You can tell the Grand Elder about this, but absolutely do not tell anyone else, not even your sister Qian Renxue, or the one in the Papal Palace."

Unlike Qian Yuelong, who was raised in a greenhouse from a young age.

Having reached Yue Guan's age and cultivation level, he had already witnessed countless instances of the wickedness of human nature. He had learned to speculate about everything with the utmost malice, all in order to have a backup plan afterward.

He trusted Ghost Douluo Ghost, who had been his partner for over sixty years, but he still harbored a sliver of suspicion and wariness towards the Spirit Hall, which had helped him grow to his current position.

Although he accepted Qian Yuelong as his personal disciple and taught her diligently, frankly speaking, he still harbored some reservations about her.

But this defense is now showing signs of dissolving due to the disciple's "foolishness," but that's another story.

Hearing Yue Guan's serious words, Qian Yuelong knew that he meant well. As for the first two, well, she certainly planned to tell her grandfather later, but as for her sister Qian Renxue, although it was supposed to be a message, the letter would still have to go through someone else's hands, which wasn't safe. She would only tell her sister about this in person.

As for the last one... I'm sorry, I hadn't thought about it at all.

She nodded obediently and then asked, "Teacher, what should we do with this soul bone? Although it is precious, I don't think I'm suitable to absorb it right now."

Not bad, he's not completely naive yet.

Otherwise, he would really doubt his judgment back then.

Yue Guan gave Qian Yuelong a look that said, "You're teachable." He took out an ancient sandalwood box from his soul tool, carefully picked up the head soul bone in her hand, and placed it into the box. He said, "You're indeed not suitable to absorb it right now. If I'm not mistaken, your soul power is only level 33. You're an absolute standout among your peers, but it's not enough on the entire continent. If your strength isn't enough for you to establish yourself on this continent, even if you have an extraordinary status, many people will be eyeing you, wanting to kill you and seize your soul bone."

"I will keep this soul bone for you for now. You need to cultivate to the Soul Master level as soon as possible. Only then will I let you absorb this soul bone."

In his heart, he did not want Qian Yuelong to hand over this top-grade soul bone to Qian Daoliu for safekeeping.

To be blunt, who knows if Qian Daoliu might obediently keep the soul bone for the silly girl at first, but then... what if he thinks that other elders or the young master who is hidden away even more are more suitable for this soul bone, and gives it to them?

The double standard Yue Guan said, "So what if he's the young master? Of course, his heart is biased towards Qian Yuelong for such a good thing."

Qian Yuelong nodded: "I understand, teacher. As for the Martial Arts Arena, should I still go there after this turmoil subsides?"

Yue Guan pondered for a few seconds and said, "Not for now. I've received reports on your schedule at the Martial Arts Arena. Even though you haven't achieved the goals I set for you, I'm satisfied with your performance; you've already achieved the purpose of placing you there. As for the next stage..."

Yue Guan looked at his disciple thoughtfully, and Qian Yuelong's brow twitched as she was stared at: "Teacher?"

If it weren't for Qian Yuelong's awkward background and position, he would have actually wanted to send this "naive and innocent" disciple to the Death Canyon to be included in the Elite Training Program for training.

Let her experience what it means to be betrayed by a human being.

However, although the one in the Papal Palace felt a little pity for Yue Long, Yue Long was closer to the High Priest and would definitely not agree, and would also be wary of him.

Yue Guan's gaze deepened slightly. To Qian Yuelong's surprise, he said, "My next requirement for you is to cultivate to the Soul Master level as soon as possible. The rest is up to you. After you turn 12, you will enter the Spirit Hall Academy to study and compete with other elite talents. But by then, it will probably be close to the time when your identity as a Saintess is revealed. Before you are fully exposed to other forces, you must strengthen yourself as much as possible. Do you understand?"

"Yes, teacher."

Qian Yuelong's small face turned serious.

After that, Qian Yuelong went to the Hall of Worship to see Qian Daoliu.

She relayed everything she had said to Yue Guan, except for the latter half, to Qian Daoliu, including the existence of the Soul Bone.

Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu wasn't as angry as Yue Guan. He simply patted Qian Yuelong's head, his kind gaze fixed on his little granddaughter, and said slowly, "I'm glad you have such awareness at such a young age. But Yuelong, there's one thing your teacher is right about. Your importance far surpasses theirs. Protection is the inheritance and mission flowing in the blood of the angel race, but I hope it's based on you being strong enough, not on robbing Peter to pay Paul."

Qian Yuelong was taken aback. Recalling everything that happened in the Soul Beast Forest and her still negative faith value, she sincerely said, "Okay, Grandpa, I will definitely do it next time."

She must be working hard to accumulate faith points to unlock her cheat code.

886: [.]

It checked their faith value.

Well, -431 is much better than when I was over a thousand in debt.

Qian Daoliu looked at Qian Yuelong gently and asked, "After this ordeal, what are your plans for the future?"

Qian Yuelong thought about it seriously for a moment, then tentatively stepped out with her little feet: "I'd like to ask His Majesty the Angel God first, is that alright, Grandpa?"

May I ask Your Majesty for permission?

Qian Daoliu was slightly taken aback. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly felt that the golden light in the hall seemed to have become even more intense.

Qian Daoliu turned his head as if sensing something, looking up at the more than ten-meter-tall angel statue. A golden light flashed quickly in his dark golden eyes, and his expression became calm. He turned back and nodded slightly to Qian Yuelong.

(End of this chapter)