Bibi Dong joins Skywater Academy, Ning Rongrong's money power

Ning Rongrong's stubborn streak flared up. She had to prove herself and turn her situation around.

If she went back just like this, she would lose face terribly.

No matter what, she had to gain Lin Tian's favor.

"We'll see when the time comes."

Lin Tian gave a casual reply, then turned and left.

As for Ning Rongrong, he had no hope of her changing for the better, and even if she did, that would be all there was to it.

There were plenty of goddesses on the Douluo Continent. He had no mind to correct Ning Rongrong's personality, and there was even less point in it.

He might as well spend that time building his relationships with Shui Bing'er and the others. That was the practical thing to do.

Seeing that the Heavenly Screen had stopped revealing things about her and that Lin Tian's attitude toward her seemed to have improved a little, Ning Rongrong instantly gained confidence.

"Miss, thank you for earlier. I still don't know your name."

Ning Rongrong watched Lin Tian leave, then thanked Zhu Zhuqing.

She and Zhu Zhuqing had come together, so they could be considered friends.

"I'm Zhu Zhuqing!" Zhu Zhuqing replied coldly.

Ning Rongrong froze when she heard that.

What? She's Zhu Zhuqing?

Lin Tian took a liking to her just now?

Damn it, why does he only dislike me?

"Zhu Zhuqing, hello. We'll be friends from now on."

Ning Rongrong suppressed her jealousy and held out a hand in a friendly gesture.

"Mm."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded somewhat coldly and shook her hand in return, then asked Leng Xi to take her to complete the enrollment formalities.

To tell the truth, she didn't like people like Ning Rongrong either.

Toward dusk, Lin Tian and the three girls, including Gu Yuena, returned to Skywater Academy after having a great time in Skywater City.

The old traditional physician really did have a lot of patients. Delayed by Ning Rongrong, they had to wait in line for a long time before Lin Tian could see him.

After examining him, the old physician found that Lin Tian's body was strong, especially his kidneys, which were ridiculously strong. He didn't need any tonics at all; he just needed to regulate his mood. The physician prescribed some medicine to help him sleep, and they returned.

Seeing how healthy Lin Tian was, Gu Yuena, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er all blushed.

All three of them had been there during Lin Tian's examination, and the old physician had even cracked a few jokes, telling Lin Tian to exercise some restraint.

Even if his kidneys were strong, he shouldn't go overboard, or even iron kidneys would be squeezed dry.

The three of them had been terribly embarrassed and spent quite a while explaining things to the old physician.

Just as Lin Tian stepped through the academy gates, Bibi Dong, who had been gravely injured by Qian Daoliu and had not yet fully recovered, arrived in Skywater City and appeared in the dean's office at Skywater Academy.

Her purpose was simple: to secure a position at Skywater Academy and approach Lin Tian as a teacher. Ideally, Lin Tian would be placed under her instruction.

She wanted to pretend to gain Lin Tian's favor, collecting rewards while waiting for a chance to take revenge and make his life miserable.

If Lin Tian hadn't spoiled her secrets, she wouldn't have been gravely injured by Qian Daoliu and driven out of Spirit Hall.

Whenever someone made her suffer a loss, she would find a way to get even, and the Lord of the Heavenly Dao was no exception.

In any case, she had already obtained the Rakshasa God's inheritance. Sooner or later, she could complete the Rakshasa Nine Trials, reach level one hundred, and become a god.

"Who are you? How dare you barge into my office so brazenly?"

Shui Yun'er, who was working late and considering how to deal with the major factions from here on, suddenly sensed an icy chill. She looked up at Bibi Dong, who wore a black robe and whose face was hidden.

The instant she saw Bibi Dong, she felt an invisible pressure.

She had a premonition that the person before her was definitely an expert, and very likely a Titled Douluo.

"I am Bibi Dong!" Bibi Dong replied coldly.

Boom!

When Shui Yun'er heard the name "Bibi Dong," her mind roared, and she sprang to her feet.

The Pope of Spirit Hall, a great figure second only to one and above ten thousand, had actually appeared before her.

But Bibi Dong had now been expelled from Spirit Hall. Her sudden arrival here was probably for Lin Tian.

What should I do?

If Bibi Dong wants to stay here, what should I do then?

If she refused, she would very likely offend Bibi Dong, and her life would be in danger.

If she agreed, what would she do if Spirit Hall came to hold her accountable?

For a moment, Shui Yun'er was at a loss.

"Your Skywater Academy is quite good. Give me a position as a teacher and put me in charge of Lin Tian's studies. You needn't concern yourself with the rest."

Bibi Dong slowly lowered the black hood from her head and gazed imperiously at Shui Yun'er, releasing a presence that brooked no defiance.

It was the bearing of a ruler, cultivated over the many years she had spent as Pope, and could make others submit to a certain extent.

"I..."

Shui Yun'er looked at the breathtakingly beautiful Bibi Dong, unsure how to answer.

She was terrified that a refusal would anger Bibi Dong and bring persecution upon her.

Seeing her hesitate, Bibi Dong's expression darkened slightly, and she released an icy killing intent.

"What? Am I not qualified to take a position at your Skywater Academy?"

Sensing the killing intent, Shui Yun'er's face instantly turned pale. Given Bibi Dong's nature, she might really attack her.

Shui Yun'er took a deep breath and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. "Please calm your anger, my lady," she replied respectfully. "It's not that you aren't qualified, but that our Skywater Academy's temple is too small. Taking a position here would be beneath your status."

"Whether it's suitable or not is for me to decide, not you."

"All you need to do is agree. This is an order, not a request."

"If you refuse, don't blame me for destroying your Skywater Academy."

How could Bibi Dong fail to hear Shui Yun'er's tactful refusal? She immediately drew on her Pope's bearing to threaten her.

"My lady, it's not that I don't want you to take the position. I'm afraid Spirit Hall will come looking for trouble."

"If Spirit Hall finds out you're at Skywater Academy, they'll certainly hold us accountable."

"Please, my lady, spare Skywater Academy, so the Lord of the Heavenly Dao can have a place he likes to stay."

Terrified, Shui Yun'er knelt on the floor, trembling.

"Are you threatening me?" Bibi Dong demanded angrily.

Shui Yun'er prostrated herself and replied anxiously, "I wouldn't dare!"

"Very well. I won't make things difficult for you."

"While I'm serving at your Skywater Academy, I'll use the name Zhu'er and wear a mask to teach Lin Tian personally. I simply won't let outsiders know."

"Can you accept that?"

Bibi Dong thought for a moment and decided that Shui Yun'er had a point, so she could only take a step back.

She still hadn't figured out Qian Daoliu's attitude toward her, so it was better to keep a low profile.

"I'll leave everything to your arrangements, my lady."

Seeing that Bibi Dong had compromised, Shui Yun'er knew that if she still refused, there really would be trouble.

"Good. It's settled, then."

"I'll come report to you tomorrow. I hope you'll keep this confidential. From now on, leave Lin Tian's instruction to me."

Seeing her agree, Bibi Dong leaped away from Skywater Academy.

"Alas, I thought it would be too simple. I'm afraid Skywater Academy can't be saved."

Shui Yun'er watched Bibi Dong leave, her face full of worry.

Even Bibi Dong had come. How could she continue to manage Skywater Academy?

Before long, Skywater Academy would probably become a second Spirit Hall.

"Lin Tian, from today onward, we're neighbors."

"From now on, I'll change my personality right under your nose, so you won't dislike me anymore."

Lin Tian had only just returned to his dorm and hadn't even sat down when Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing knocked and came in.

Seeing the two of them, Lin Tian asked in surprise, "Why are you in the dorm building? Didn't they say the dorms were full?"

Gu Yuena, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er were equally puzzled.

"That's right, the dorms were full, but I paid all the students next door to move out and live elsewhere."

"Once the room next door was empty, couldn't we just move in?"

Ning Rongrong spread her hands, looking rather pleased with herself, and continued, "Lin Tian, our place is spacious, and it's just me and Zhu Zhuqing. Why don't you move in with us? I've already bought everything for you, and they're all the best."