A private conversation with Bibi Dong

The sun is setting.

The sky gradually darkened.

Qian Renxue got up from the ground, dusted herself off, finished the worship, and slowly walked to Qian Daoliu's side.

Qian Daoliu took a deep look at Qian Xunji's tombstone, then strode towards Spirit City.

Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan followed closely behind.

Return to Spirit City.

By this time, it was completely dark.

Walking down the dimly lit street, the group soon arrived at the entrance of the Papal Hall.

Enter the Papal Hall.

What came into view were the busy Deacon in the Papal Hall, and Bibi Dong sitting in the main seat, dressed in Pope's attire.

Qian Daoliu, Qian Renxue, Bai Wanwan, and the others glanced at Bibi Dong in the main seat, but showed no intention of lingering, heading straight towards the Worship Hall.

Just as they were about to leave the Papal Hall, Bibi Dong's voice rang out from inside the Main Hall.

"Wanwan, do you have time?"

"There's something I'd like to talk to you about privately."

Bibi Dong slowly got up and walked towards Bai Wanwan.

Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. He looked at Bibi Dong, who was walking slowly towards him, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes, but he did not speak.

What do you want to say?

Qian Renxue grasped Bai Wanwan's wrist, took a step forward, and frowned as she looked at Bibi Dong.

"Some trivial things that need to be mentioned, it won't take up too much of her time."

Bibi Dong's voice was very calm, but her gaze was not on Qian Renxue, but on Qian Daoliu.

"Sister, you and the Grand Elder should return to the Worship Hall first."

"I'll stay and listen to what His Holiness the Pope has to say."

Bai Wanwan gently patted Qian Renxue's arm, her tone very soft.

"No..."

Just as Qian Renxue was about to refuse, she heard Qian Daoliu's voice from the side.

"Xue'er, let's go back to the Worship Hall first and see if dinner is ready."

"If everything is ready, we'll eat together when Wanwan comes back."

"Also, Wanwan, I need to correct you. Remember to call me Grandpa from now on."

Qian Daoliu smiled at Bai Wanwan and then walked towards the Worship Hall.

Qian Renxue glanced at Bibi Dong in front of her, then turned her gaze to Bai Wanwan: "I'll wait for you to come back for dinner."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qian Renxue followed Qian Daoliu's steps, glancing back Wanwan Bai Wanwan every Qian Daoliu steps. She felt uneasy, always worried about leaving Bai Wanwan alone with Bibi Dong, and even had a feeling that Bibi Dong might bully Wanwan.

Watching Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue's figures gradually disappear into the distance, Bai Wanwan followed Bibi Dong towards the Rear Hall of the Papal Hall.

Enter the Rear Hall.

Bai Wanwan followed Bibi Dong to a pavilion, where the two sat down.

"Your His Holiness the Pope, what is it that you want to tell me?"

Bai Wanwan crossed her legs and quietly gazed at Bibi Dong in front of her.

It's nothing serious.

It's just about a friend of mine.

"Yu Xiaogang and I used to know each other. In the future, could you give me some face in matters concerning him?"

Bibi Dong's tone remained unchanged.

"Yu Xiaogang?"

Bai Wanwan narrowed her eyes, constantly watching Bibi Dong's expression, but Bibi Dong's expression remained unchanged from beginning to end, as if she were talking about something insignificant.

Lost in thought, Bai Wanwan reopened her slightly narrowed eyes, a hint of confusion and bewilderment in them. Feigning ignorance, she asked, "What does His Holiness the Pope mean?"

Bibi Dong looked at Bai Wanwan, a slight smile playing on her lips, and let out a soft chuckle.

She had seen Bai Wanwan's subtle movements and knew that Bai Wanwan wasn't really unaware; she was just pretending not to know.

"Literal meaning."

"That's the meaning you understand it to be."

Bibi Dong paused slightly before saying, "Yu Xiaogang was once an honorary Elder of our Spirit Hall. We were old acquaintances when I was still the Holy Maiden."

"I know about what happened in Suotuo City. The Papal Order is not something he can possess, and I have already had it taken back. But he and I are still friends, and there is still some bond between us. So, in the future, could you give me some face in matters concerning him?"

Bibi Dong crossed her legs and tilted her body slightly to the left, adopting a more comfortable posture, but her gaze remained fixed on Bai Wanwan's deep blue eyes.

Her words essentially made the matter clear.

The reason why Bibi Dong sought out Bai Wanwan instead of Qian Renxue is quite simple: if she had sought out Qian Renxue, it would have been a loss of face and might even have had the opposite effect.

Seeking Bai Wanwan might not be helpful, but at least it won't have the opposite effect.

"Since His Holiness the Pope has already spoken, I naturally know what to do."

"But as far as I know, His Holiness the Pope and Yu Xiaogang's relationship seems to be more than just friendship."

Bai Wanwan revealed an innocent-looking smile.

Bibi Dong has already made things clear, so there's no need for her to pretend she doesn't know anymore.

"Um?"

Did they tell you about the Fifth Elder?

A hint of surprise flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes.

I guess so.

Bai Wanwan shrugged noncommittally.

Seeing this, Bibi Dong's surprise became even more apparent.

Yes, she was surprised that Guangling would tell Bai Wanwan about her past with Yu Xiaogang.

After all, based on her understanding of Guangling, Yu Xiaogang probably didn't even qualify for her attention. And yet, Guangling not only mentioned this insignificant nobody to her granddaughter, but also recounted past events about him.

No matter how Bibi Dong thought about it, she felt somewhat surprised by this.

"Your His Holiness the Pope, I have a few questions that I would like to ask you, but these questions may be a bit presumptuous."

Bai Wanwan sat up straight, as if she really had some questions she didn't understand.

"Okay, go ahead and ask."

"If I knew, I would have answered your question."

Bibi Dong nodded in agreement without much thought.

Bai Wanwan chose to back down and give Yu Xiaogang face in the matter, so it was only natural for her to answer a few questions or address Yu Xiaogang's concerns in return.

Firstly: What is it about Yu Xiaogang that you cherish?

Is it a youthful yearning and fantasy, or a lingering obsession with someone you once loved but could not have?

"You were once the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, practically the undisputed Heir to the next Pope. What exactly made you choose to leave the Spirit Hall and follow him?"

Bai Wanwan crossed her arms and gazed silently at Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong slowly raised her head, looking directly into Bai Wanwan's eyes, but remained silent for Jiujiu.

A few thoughts flashed across his eyes, it was unclear what he was pondering.