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Bibi Dong's anger was steadily rising. Li Luochen quietly withdrew his hands and stood behind Bibi Dong, assuming the role of a guard.
"Let him in."
Bibi Dong exhaled and spoke.
Li Luochen also wanted to see what changes had occurred in this "first love-struck brain" of Douluo Continent—this obsessive lover.
Not long after,
A man of medium build, slightly thin, appearing to be in his forties or fifties, with short black hair parted three-to-seven, entered. His appearance was ordinary, but there was an eerie aura about him. His eyes flickered with a strange mix of weirdness and decadence.
The man had a wide mouth and thick lips, and his facial muscles seemed somewhat stiff. His smile was rather unappealing.
Most importantly, the man was missing a leg and had arrived on crutches.
This man was none other than Yu Xiaogang. Li Luochen noticed that Yu Xiaogang had actually tidied himself up a bit this time, looking slightly fresher. *Tsk*, was he trying to rely on charm?
Li Luochen glanced at Bibi Dong. When Bibi Dong saw Yu Xiaogang, her hand instinctively tightened slightly, and her brows furrowed—but they quickly relaxed again.
Yu Xiaogang, on the other hand, looked at Bibi Dong. There was something more in his indifferent gaze—a hint of apology, reminiscence, but mostly melancholy.
Bibi Dong also seemed to recall something, but then shuddered as if struck by a sudden thought. She looked down at Yu Xiaogang and said flatly, "You've come. What do you want?"
Master's gaze turned heavy. "Yes, I've come. Are you doing well?"
A noble and arrogant smile appeared on Bibi Dong's face.
"Above ten thousand people, how could it not be good? As the ruler of the Spirit Hall, even the emperors of the two great empires must show me respect. Do you think there's anything wrong with my life?"
The master sighed. "Bibi Dong, I know the bitterness in your heart."
"Bibi Dong? If you hadn't mentioned it, I'd almost forgotten that name. Call me Pope, or address me as 'Your Eminence.' I am no longer the foolish Bibi Dong of the past."
"Yes, Your Eminence." The master's pupils contracted slightly, and a trace of pain flowed from his eyes.
'Great acting!'
Li Luochen and You Tianshang stood on either side of Bibi Dong, exchanging glances.
Li Luochen: Do you know what's going on?
You Tianshang: Yeah, it's a scandal. But it's not a big deal anymore.
Li Luochen: Wow, so even you have a gossipy side?
You Tianshang: Well, besides cultivation, we need to relax too. Back then, there were plans for me and Dong Jie to pair up. But I hate spiders, so I wasn't interested in her.
Li Luochen: No wonder—it's because you like birds, right?
You Tianshang: Exactly!
Li Luochen: ...…
"What brings you here? It's been twenty years since we last met, hasn't it?" The Pope's voice remained calm.
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent emotions within. He hadn't expected that seeing Bibi Dong again would make him lose control like this. But for the sake of his original purpose, he forced himself to gather courage.
"Your Eminence, I've come to ask for your help."
"Oh?" Bibi Dong looked at the master with surprise. "You're coming to ask me for help? That doesn't seem like your style. It seems time truly changes a person. Speak."
Yu Xiaogang didn't explain. If it were for his own sake, he would never beg anyone for anything. But for his disciple, who was like a son to him, he had no choice but to come.
"Your Eminence, I want to know how you overcame the challenge of having twin spirit weapons back then."
Bibi Dong's pupils contracted slightly, and she calmly replied, "You don't need to know these things. What significance does it hold for you?"
Yu Xiaogang cut straight to the chase. "I've taken in a disciple. He has been training under me for seven or eight years. Fortunately, he possesses twin spirit weapons, just like you. This child is exceptionally talented, and I hope to train him into a powerful master."
"Why should I help you? So you can raise a strong opponent to fight against me?" The Pope's voice suddenly turned icy.
Yu Xiaogang said gravely, "Of course not. If you tell me how you did it back then, I can guarantee that this disciple of mine will never oppose the Spirit Hall."
Yu Xiaogang: First, deceive her. Once Xiao San grows stronger, all guarantees will be meaningless!
"Pfft!"
Sudden laughter broke the silence of the Pope's Palace. The source of the laughter was none other than Li Luochen.
"Haha… hahaha!"
You Tianshang, who had been holding back his laughter, couldn't contain himself after hearing Li Luochen laugh. He had never seen such a shameless person!
Only then did Yu Xiaogang notice the two people standing behind Bibi Dong—one was Li Luochen, and the other was the Soul Master who had beaten him before!
So both of them were part of the Spirit Hall! Yu Xiaogang finally understood, and his disgust toward Bibi Dong deepened further. A darker, more sinister intent arose within him.
Yu Xiaogang swore to himself that he would deceive her into revealing the method for cultivating twin spirit weapons. Once Tang San grew stronger, he would cripple Bibi Dong's spirit weapon and soul power, torturing her mercilessly. And Liu Erlong—that despicable woman—would suffer the same fate!
Bibi Dong glanced at the two troublemakers behind her, then stared at Yu Xiaogang. She sensed the rise of sinister intent within him, and his gaze now carried a lecherous undertone.
It was far more disgusting than the way Qian Xunji had once looked at her, making her sick to her stomach. Memories she had tried to suppress resurfaced, and her mood instantly soured.
Due to their high spiritual perception, Li Luochen and You Tianshang were the first to notice Bibi Dong's emotional shift. They immediately stopped laughing, knowing that staying quiet was safer—otherwise, they might get beaten later!
"Yu Xiaogang, I didn't expect you to dream so sweetly. Tang San's father was killed by one of my Spirit Hall elders. Such enmity cannot be forgiven! How dare you make such a guarantee? Do you think I'm easy to fool?"
Bibi Dong slammed her scepter down, unleashing a burst of soul power. Yu Xiaogang was instantly crushed to the ground!
"Exactly! Why does this guy always try to freeload? Why does he love pulling off schemes without putting in any effort?"
"Because he has such a thick skin! Back when I slapped him with my Soul Ancestor level strength, he didn't even faint. My slap only made his face swell, which shows just how thick-skinned he is!"
Li Luochen and You Tianshang chimed in, causing Yu Xiaogang's face to flush red with anger. Then he suddenly thought of something.
"Your Eminence, I report! That Li Luochen is a fallen soul master. His soul ring configuration is abnormal and needs to be thoroughly investigated!"
Yu Xiaogang struggled to rise, but could only kneel on the ground. Still, he persisted in reporting Li Luochen.
He was confident in his judgment. Such a soul ring configuration was completely unreasonable—it was something only fallen soul masters from books would possess!
Bibi Dong's expression darkened instantly. Accusing Li Luochen of being a fallen soul master? That was even worse than accusing her! Clearly, this man was someone who only read books and knew nothing about how fallen soul masters trained or their characteristics.
"How dare you insult an elder of the Spirit Hall!" Bibi Dong stood up abruptly. Though she "disliked" Li Luochen, he was still her son-in-law and counted as half a son!
If not for the sake of Qian Renxue, then at least for the sake of Chengqian, her beloved grandson, how dare Yu Xiaogang try to slander the father of her grandchild?
Bibi Dong directly gathered soul power in her hand and struck Yu Xiaogang's groin. His private parts exploded instantly.
"AAAAHHHHH! Bibi Dong, you… AAAAAHHHHH—"
Yu Xiaogang fainted from the pain. Truly, a trash was still trash—how long did it take for him to pass out?
Li Luochen and You Tianshang felt a chill run down their spines as they looked at Bibi Dong's back with a hint of fear. Indeed, an angry woman was the most terrifying thing.
Why did Bibi Dong do this? First, she had detected Yu Xiaogang's sinister desires. That look was all too familiar to her, and she found it utterly disgusting. Second, Yu Xiaogang had dared to try and sow discord in her family relationships—unforgivable!
"Tianshang, throw him out! Don't let this disgusting man appear before me again!"
Bibi Dong snorted coldly, teetering on the edge of rage.
"Got it, Dong Jie!" You Tianshang grabbed Yu Xiaogang and dragged him out.
"And after the finals, come find me. We have important matters to discuss. I'm tired today, so go rest after you're done."
"Got it!"
You Tianshang hurried away, fearing that staying any longer might earn him a beating. As for Li Luochen—sorry, brotherhood aside, Bibi Dong's wrath was truly terrifying!
Li Luochen watched You Tianshang flee and internally screamed: 'Unbrotherly Old You, how could you abandon me!'
"Cough cough… um, Mommy~ Can your humble son-in-law leave now?"
Li Luochen asked tentatively.
"Hmm? Did I say you could leave?" Bibi Dong glared at Li Luochen with a death stare.
"No, I'm just waiting for Mother's orders." Li Luochen's cowardice was on full display!
Bibi Dong sat back on the Pope's throne, leaning against it with one hand supporting her head. "Massage my legs, and if you do it poorly, you'll end up like Yu Xiaogang!"
"Yes, ma'am!"
Li Luochen was already drenched in sweat. Massaging Bibi Dong's legs was something countless transmigrators would kill to do.
But for Li Luochen, it was a sweat-inducing task—it was crucial for his future happiness!
That said, Bibi Dong's legs were indeed smooth and soft. But could Li Luochen dare to move? He really was moved.
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