Taking a Master, Gaining Two Powerful Backers! (Please Vote!)

Would you be willing to become my disciple?

Hearing those words, Li Chang'an's eyes could not help drifting toward Bibi Dong's legs. Only one thought remained in his mind: Such long, fair—no, such powerful thighs. He would be a fool not to cling to them!

Right now, his mind was filled with nothing but legs...

In fact, from the moment Li Chang'an had been born in Spirit City, he had already been branded with Spirit Hall's mark. There was no denying that. Rather than trying to clear his name and side with Tang San and the others, he might as well join Spirit Hall wholeheartedly.

Besides, Li Chang'an did not think he would necessarily lose to Tang San and the others in a contest!

"Disciple Li Chang'an greets Master!"

Li Chang'an did not say whether he was willing or unwilling. Instead, he directly performed the ceremony of accepting a master, swiftly establishing their master-disciple relationship.

Guimei, standing nearby, nodded to himself. This child knew how to read the situation, and his reaction speed and decisiveness were more mature than those of ordinary children his age. His prompt acceptance of Bibi Dong as his master had earned him quite a few points as well.

At the same time, Guimei knew that his attitude toward Li Chang'an would have to change in the future. So far, the Pope had only one true personal disciple, Hu Liena. The others were merely nominal disciples.

Given Li Chang'an's current circumstances, he might even have a chance to compete for the position of Holy Son in the future!

Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction and said gently, "From this day onward, you are my second personal disciple. I am also the only person in this world with twin Martial Souls, so I can properly guide you."

"Starting tomorrow, you will attend Spirit Hall Academy. Guimei, arrange for Li Chang'an to study alongside Liena and the others. He and Liena are to come to me for lessons once every two days. Also, this is a token granting access to my palace. Keep it safe."

Bibi Dong briefly gave her instructions, then flicked her slender, fair finger. A token flew into Li Chang'an's hand.

The token was dark black, without any flashy decorations. Both sides bore only a single elegant character: "Dong." It was Bibi Dong's personal token.

Guimei nodded to show that he understood. Clearly, Bibi Dong was entrusting Li Chang'an's arrangements to him.

Having finished her instructions, Bibi Dong was about to rise and leave. After all, she was the Pope, and recently she had reached a critical point in her confrontation with the Hall of Elders. She still had many matters to attend to.

Just then, a knight suddenly entered the hall to report that the Cardinal Archbishop had personally brought another child. He said the child's Martial Soul was unusual and wished for the Pope to make a decision.

Bibi Dong naturally nodded. Then Li Chang'an saw the Cardinal Archbishop who had said he wanted to take him to meet the Pope in the Martial Soul Awakening Hall enter, with a young girl following beside him.

The girl wore a white dress that looked old but was very clean. Her slightly messy hair covered half her face, and perhaps due to inferiority, she kept her head lowered, making it impossible to see her appearance clearly.

"Your Holiness, this girl's Martial Soul is rather unusual. I would like to ask you to make a decision," the Cardinal Archbishop said respectfully.

"Oh? Tell me about it." Bibi Dong glanced at Li Chang'an before speaking. After all, Li Chang'an had already been the greatest harvest of this Martial Soul Awakening. Could there really be someone even more monstrous than him?

"Muxi, release your Martial Soul." The Cardinal Archbishop spoke gently.

The little girl nodded, then timidly spread open her small hand. Purple light emerged, and a purple flower appeared before everyone.

It was an unknown purple flower, but there was no denying that it looked quite lovely, at least giving people a very pleasant feeling.

"Do you know what your Martial Soul does?" Bibi Dong asked. She had never seen such a Martial Soul before.

"Y-Your Holiness, my Martial Soul is a s-support-type Martial Soul. Its name is Purple Lilac. At present, its feedback tells me that I can temporarily share my Soul Power with Soul Masters whose Soul Power is weak, replenishing their Soul Power."

The little girl answered with her head lowered, timidly stammering from time to time.

Hearing this, a term immediately surfaced in Li Chang'an's mind. Wasn't this just a power bank?

Upon hearing that, Bibi Dong and Guimei, both Titled Douluo, fell into thought. After about a minute, Bibi Dong finally said to the Cardinal Archbishop:

"Arrange for her to enter Spirit Hall Academy as well. We will see after she has obtained a Soul Ring. Also, Duolunka, make your preparations. Tomorrow, I will appoint you as the vice dean of Spirit Hall Academy!"

Duolunka nodded in delight and declared that he would serve her unto death. He knew that from now on, he would be Bibi Dong's representative at Spirit Hall Academy. Before this, Spirit Hall Academy had always been controlled by certain nobles of Spirit Hall.

Once everything was settled, Li Chang'an left Papal Hall under Guimei's lead. Before leaving, he took another look at his powerful backer. Mm, long and fair—perfect for clinging to.

However, when he passed the girl named Muxi, Li Chang'an casually glanced at her and discovered that she was quite pretty as well. Her peach blossom eyes in particular added greatly to her charm.

Once she grew up, she would definitely become a beauty capable of toppling nations.

After leaving Papal Hall, Guimei patted Li Chang'an on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Study well under His Holiness the Pope. Perhaps we may become colleagues in the future. Go home and make your arrangements today. Report to Spirit Hall Academy tomorrow. I have already arranged for someone to deliver your identity token and proof of enrollment to your home."

Li Chang'an's body trembled upon hearing this, though not for any other reason. He was simply shocked by Spirit Hall's efficiency. Had they investigated his family for eighteen generations so quickly?

Fortunately, Li Chang'an's background was clean, so he was not afraid of Spirit Hall's investigation.

"Then I must thank you, sir. Might I ask your name, so that I may bring my parents to thank you in the future?" Li Chang'an first clasped his fists in thanks, then took the opportunity to ask.

Guimei had not expected such a young child to understand etiquette so well. Still, he was happy to befriend such a youth. He rubbed Li Chang'an's head and said:

"His Holiness the Pope calls me Guimei. You may call me Guimei as well. There is no need for thanks. You are His Holiness's disciple, so there is no need to be so formal with me."

To his surprise, Li Chang'an shook his head and said firmly, "Then I'll call you Uncle Gui. Seniority must not be confused. Uncle Gui, I'll head home first. Bye."

After saying goodbye, Li Chang'an jogged away from Papal Hall, leaving Guimei standing there in reflection.

"Uncle Gui... This is the first time I've seen a child so polite, yet so skilled at taking advantage of familiarity. Interesting, very interesting."

Just as Guimei gave his assessment of Li Chang'an, Li Chang'an, who was jogging away, grinned to himself and thought:

So he really is Guimei Douluo. And he didn't refuse when I called him Uncle Gui, which means we've become closer. Having just one powerful backer in my master isn't enough. This Guimei Douluo is also an influential figure in Papal Hall, so I naturally need to build a good relationship with him.