Would It Be Troublesome If I Injured Qian Renxue?

The next day, Su Chen emerged from Pope's Garden after spending the entire night at the experimental base, ready to eat, when he ran straight into Chrysanthemum Douluo, who had hurried over to find him.

"Can't you behave yourself for two days? Are your injuries healed already? Causing trouble again?"

Yue Guan handed him a steaming-hot breakfast and led him to sit in a nearby pavilion.

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked helplessly at the silver-haired youth wolfing down his food.

"Tell me, you only just got back from Star Dou Forest a few days ago. How did you get yourself into trouble again?"

After devouring several plump, juicy meat buns and downing a bottle of special beverage, Su Chen waved his hand and let out a long breath. Only then did his ravenous stomach feel a little better.

"What do you mean?"

The youth wiped his mouth and looked at Yue Guan in confusion.

He didn't remember causing any trouble.

"By the way, these buns are really good. Where did you get them?"

Su Chen couldn't help eating another one.

The skin was thin, the filling tender, and not only was the meat incredibly fresh, but the flavor was exceptional as well. As expected of Spirit Hall's food.

"Hmph, His Holiness the Pope specifically ordered these to be made for you based on your preferences. They use premium wheat from Fasno Province and meat from a Bambu Beast. Those things are only fed once a year. I'm talking to you about something important!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke with a hint of sourness, but soon snapped back to his senses and slapped the stone table in exasperation. "Don't change the subject, brat!"

"Mhm, mhm, mhm, mhm."

The silver-haired youth nodded and continued burying his head in the buns.

He had no idea what that was, but it sounded far from ordinary. Besides, it really was a flavor he liked. It was clear that she had put effort into this.

Bibi Dong really was...

If it didn't affect his plans, he could help her out when the chance came.

"You... forget it. Let's get to the important matter."

Yue Guan shook his head helplessly. As he looked at the youth, his expression gradually turned serious.

"Tell me properly. How did you offend the Great Enshrined Elder's granddaughter? Last night, she came to His Holiness the Pope and us, demanding a duel with you."

So that was what this was about.

Su Chen immediately understood.

He wiped his mouth and looked at Yue Guan with some confusion. "Would it be troublesome if I injured her?"

"Injure her? What kind of joke is that?"

Yue Guan shot the youth a glance and scoffed. "Don't think you're the only genius around. The Great Enshrined Elder's granddaughter is even stronger than you. She's a monster with Innate Full Soul Power at level twenty, and she broke through to Soul Ancestor at the mere age of twelve!"

Though you seemed a little more monstrous now.

Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed inwardly. Fortunately, he hadn't lived in the same era as these two monsters. Otherwise, he would never have been able to hold his head high in this life.

"Besides, she isn't merely troublesome. She's extremely troublesome..."

Being the Great Enshrined Elder's granddaughter was one thing, but she was also inextricably connected to the Pope. Especially her personality—it was practically identical.

Chrysanthemum Douluo swallowed and did not dare think further.

"In any case, you'd better not get too close to her. His Holiness the Pope has a very poor relationship with her."

He warned him.

"Mm. Did His Holiness the Pope refuse her request?"

Su Chen nodded and asked again.

"Heh, not only did she refuse, they nearly came to blows."

Yue Guan clicked his tongue in amazement. "You didn't see His Holiness the Pope's expression. I rarely see her that angry."

Wait, both times she had gotten angry seemed to be because of this brat!

Chrysanthemum Douluo felt a little emo again.

As expected, Qian Renxue had made her demand so directly. It was inevitable that it would be rejected.

But she probably wouldn't let it go either.

That was what Su Chen thought.

"But in the end, she seemed to propose some condition to His Holiness the Pope. They talked for a long time, and afterward, His Holiness the Pope sent me to ask for your opinion. If you agree, then it's agreed. If you refuse, then you refuse."

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at Su Chen in puzzlement. "Say, what kind of magic do you have? His Holiness the Pope and the Great Enshrined Elder's granddaughter are both willing to take a step back for you. That's truly unprecedented in Spirit Hall."

At any rate, he had never seen that icy girl argue with His Holiness the Pope over anything.

Even the Great Enshrined Elder probably couldn't accomplish that, could he?

And these past two days, this brat seemed to have moved in directly with His Holiness the Pope.

Damn it, don't you have a home of your own?!

If he had known, he would have sent him straight home back then. At worst, he could have squatted outside for a few nights to protect him!

Yue Guan's gaze was filled with resentment.

Ever since this brat caught His Holiness the Pope's eye, his own standing seemed to have been declining nonstop!

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Su Chen smiled. "I accept. It's just a sparring match. I'll be there on time."

He had already accepted the payment, so he had to at least go through the motions. Besides, he wanted to get in touch with this little rich girl.

"I knew you wouldn't refuse."

Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed. "Then I'll give you her information later. Oh, right."

He leaned closer, blinking as he lowered his voice. "You got your second soul ring, right? How many years? Three thousand, or five thousand?"

The scene in the great forest, like a God descending into the world, still lingered in Yue Guan's mind. Coupled with that earlier fluctuation, anyone could tell the youth had encountered some extraordinary opportunity.

But he had never had the chance to ask.

After all, the situation had been extremely dire. He had risked his life to catch up to Ghost Douluo, who had reached the Spirit Hall branch, and intercepted him before he could send the news back. The two had traveled day and night to bring the youth home.

Because they had overdrawn their Soul Power, the two had also been recuperating these past few days. As a result, they still didn't know the outcome of that trip.

"As for that, you'll find out tonight."

The youth smiled faintly.

Hopefully, you won't be too shocked when the time comes.

"I'll get back to work first. Just leave the information by the door later."

Having eaten and drunk his fill, Su Chen stood and stretched. He waved at Yue Guan, who was glaring and fuming, then turned and walked into the garden.

His research into Natural Energy had made some progress. In addition, thanks to the massive improvements in his physical condition, Chakra reserves, and neural reaction speed, he could finally resume training in a ninjutsu he had long been looking forward to.

He also needed to organize the improved Cultivation Method.

He needed to produce some results and let Bibi Dong establish herself completely. Only then would it be easier to carry out his plans.

"This brat, what's with all the mystery?"

Yue Guan rolled his eyes at the youth's retreating back.

"Hmph, six thousand years at most. Eight thousand at the absolute most!"

There was no way it could exceed eight thousand years. Even prodigies had their limits.

That was what Yue Guan thought.

Of course, this brat had always been monstrous. What if he got a nine-thousand-year one, or...

"Impossible, impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

He shook his head furiously.

Eight thousand years was definitely the limit. Any higher would be far too terrifying.

In any case, it was impossible.

Hmph, trying to surprise me?

I'll prepare myself in advance. There's no way I'll lose my composure like the first time!

This time, I'm on the fifth floor!

Yue Guan rose confidently to leave, only for the corner of his eye to catch the direction the youth was heading.

"Hey, wait, no—are you seriously not planning to go home?!!"

Moments later, Chrysanthemum Douluo's furious roar echoed through the quiet area.

"Su Chen, get back here!!"