Bibi Dong and the Strange Qian Daoliu

"Damn! One hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins!"

Little did he know, Xia Tianling, listening from the side, was nearly going mad as well. That was a full hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins! Even a single Gold Soul Coin would have been enough for him and Old Jack to live well for several months!

"Um, Grandpa Ghost, could you lend me some Gold Soul Coins?" Xia Tianling asked, pretending to be shy and awkward.

"Oh? What does a kid like you need Gold Soul Coins for?" Ghost Douluo asked with a smile.

"I want to give them to my grandfather, so he won't have to work so hard in the fields at his age anymore. Once I earn money in the future, I'll pay you back."

"Good. You're filial and know how to repay kindness!" Ghost Douluo was even more pleased as he looked at the somewhat embarrassed Xia Tianling. With a flick of his hand, he took out a large bag and a card from his Storage Soul Tool.

"Su Yuntao, come in!"

Hearing Ghost Douluo's summons, Su Yuntao, who had been showing off next door to his goddess, Sisi, immediately rushed in at top speed.

"There are one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins on this card, along with five thousand Gold Soul Coins in cash. Take it to Nuoding City and buy a decent house, then bring Old Jack over. Let him keep the rest of the money for spending. Find a few guards from your Branch Hall as well. Old Jack is an ordinary man, and it isn't safe for him to carry such a huge sum."

"Yes, sir! This subordinate will do everything in his power to complete the task!"

"This money is a personal gift from me to you, little Tianling. Are you satisfied?"

As he spoke, Ghost Douluo smiled as he stared at him, his gaze making it seem as though he were looking at his own grandson.

"I dare not refuse a gift from an elder. Thank you, Grandpa Ghost! I will certainly repay you in the future!"

Xia Tianling looked flustered on the surface, but inwardly, he was already overjoyed. He understood that Ghost Douluo merely wanted to draw closer to him, but that was fine. It could also be considered repayment for Grandpa Jack's kindness in raising him.

This huge sum was enough to let Old Jack live as a wealthy man in Nuoding City, wanting for nothing for the rest of his life.

Ghost Douluo was immensely gratified. Then his expression turned serious, and he raised a hand to release his Soul Power, isolating the entire room from outside detection.

Xia Tianling understood. The main event had arrived. Ghost Douluo was about to ask about his True Dragon Spirit.

"Tianling, Grandpa Ghost has a question for you. Do you have a dragon-type Twin Martial Soul?"

"Yes, Grandpa Ghost. I do have another dragon-type Martial Soul."

Xia Tianling had never intended to hide it. Unless he never used it, it would be exposed sooner or later. Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu, two Limit Douluo, were no fools who could be easily deceived. If he wanted to truly join Spirit Hall, honesty was necessary.

"True Dragon, Possession!"

He gave a low shout, and the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Martial Soul directly possessed him. Faint Dragon Might surged around his body.

Xia Tianling's eyes became golden vertical pupils. Fine Dragon Scales and sharp dragon claws grew over his body, while a pair of tiny dragon horns no longer than fingers emerged from his head. A phantom appeared behind him.

Its horns were like a deer's, its head like a camel's, its eyes like a rabbit's, its neck like a snake's, its belly like a clam's, its scales like a fish's, its claws like an eagle's, its paws like a tiger's, and its ears like an ox's. Its entire body gleamed with golden light. It was precisely the image of the dragon from myth and legend!

"This suppression... It has even surpassed the scope of top-tier Beast Spirits." Ghost Douluo silently pondered as he felt the Martial Soul suppression pressing down upon him.

What he did not know was that the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon was the highest form of a True Dragon. It was born mastering the five elements and wielded the power of Heavenly Punishment lightning, making it especially effective against sinister ghosts and evil spirits.

"With such a supreme Martial Soul, given enough time, Tang Hao's title as the youngest Titled Douluo may have to change hands."

"Alright, Tianling, put it away." Ghost Douluo said, "Come with me to Spirit City today to meet the Pope."

"Alright, Grandpa Ghost."

Having thoroughly read the Original Work, Xia Tianling understood that for Ghost Douluo to arrive in Nuoding City so quickly, Bibi Dong must have given the order behind the scenes.

As the only Agility Attack System Super Douluo on the continent, Ghost Douluo was naturally incredibly fast. Even while bringing Xia Tianling along, he returned to Spirit City by evening.

"Little Tianling, when you meet the Pope shortly, don't be afraid. Just answer whatever she asks you."

"Alright, don't worry."

When they arrived outside the Papal Palace, Ghost Douluo did not forget to offer one final reminder before leading Xia Tianling inside.

"Your Holiness, this subordinate has returned to report."

"Enter." A cool, aloof voice rang out.

Inside the Papal Palace, an exceptionally beautiful woman dressed in a purple-gold robe sat upon a towering throne, a scepter held in her hand.

This must be Bibi Dong. Just as the Original Work described—she's completely the Mature Woman type. Xia Tianling thought to himself.

"Greetings, Your Holiness." The two spoke at the same time.

"Elder Ghost, this child is?" Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow slightly.

Ghost Douluo hurriedly took out a scroll of parchment and presented it to Bibi Dong.

"Your Holiness, everything recorded here was personally witnessed by this subordinate. It is absolutely true."

Bibi Dong glanced over the contents of the parchment. A surprised expression appeared on her stern face, but she quickly returned to her composed state, though a faint smile had been added to it.

She dismissed everyone around them and said calmly, "Release your two Martial Souls for me to see."

Xia Tianling obeyed, first releasing the Hammer and Axe Set. After seeing Bibi Dong slowly nod, he switched to the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Possession.

"Not bad. Very good, in fact. Elder Ghost, you have brought a fine talent back for our Spirit Hall!" Bibi Dong set down her scepter and slowly descended from the platform.

"This is merely what this subordinate should do."

Bibi Dong waved her hand and walked up to Xia Tianling. Looking into his eyes, she asked, "Xia Tianling, are you willing to take me as your master?"

"Your Holiness, I am willing. It would be my honor."

If having Ghost Douluo as his grandfather had been a pleasant surprise, then becoming Bibi Dong's disciple was an even greater one. At this stage, whose influence could surpass Spirit Hall's? Even though she had yet to complete the Rakshasa Nine Trials, she was at least at the level of a Super Douluo.

"Greetings, Teacher." Xia Tianling called her Teacher wholeheartedly. Becoming Bibi Dong's disciple would be immensely helpful to his future cultivation.

"Wait!"

At that moment, a somewhat aged voice came from the entrance.

Bibi Dong immediately frowned and said with mockery in her voice, "Great Enshrined, what are you doing here in my Papal Palace?"

Great Enshrined?

Xia Tianling pondered silently. Then this person must be Qian Daoliu, the Angel Douluo. But what is he doing here? My Innate Soul Power hasn't even surpassed Qian Renxue's. I shouldn't have attracted his attention too, right?

"Heh. Naturally, this old man has come for this child!"

The moment she heard that, Bibi Dong's expression darkened.

"Great Enshrined, please show some respect. This child has just taken me as his master."

"Hehehe, it matters not. I do not need this child to take me as his master. He only needs to let me guide him in his daily cultivation and offer me the rites due to half a master."

Bibi Dong: ???

Xia Tianling: ???

What is going on? Has this old man changed his nature?

Not only was Bibi Dong dumbfounded, Xia Tianling was as well. He wanted the substance of a master-disciple relationship without the title? What had Qian Daoliu taken a liking to in him that he was rushing to offer him benefits?

As the Pope, Bibi Dong's control over her expression was impeccable. She instantly put away her slightly surprised look and glared at him instead.

"Don't even think about it!"

Qian Daoliu also frowned. "What? Bibi Dong, you are unwilling to give even this much face to me?"

"How much is your face worth?"

Bibi Dong clenched her fists, looking ready to activate Martial Soul Possession and fight at the slightest disagreement.

Seeing this, Xia Tianling's thoughts shifted, and he instantly understood everything.

It was not that Bibi Dong did not want Qian Daoliu to teach him. This was plainly a matter of receiving benefits, so she had no reason to refuse. However, because of what Chamber Douluo Qian Xunji had done, Bibi Dong could not possibly give him that face.

Of course, it was also possible that she feared Qian Daoliu would use the opportunity to poach him.

If I give Bibi Dong a way out at a time like this, then...

With that thought, Xia Tianling stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Bibi Dong's thigh. Cough, cough. He had originally wanted to hug her waist, but he was only six years old, and Bibi Dong's legs were too long.

"Teacher, Teacher, don't be angry. I'll agree to this old grandpa's request." Xia Tianling put on an expression as though he feared his teacher and colleague would hurt their relationship. "Even if I offer this old grandpa the rites due to half a master, you will always be my teacher, won't you?"

Xia Tianling widened his eyes and looked innocently at Bibi Dong.

"..."

The two stared at each other in silence for a full minute.

Bibi Dong tried to see something in Xia Tianling's eyes, but his conscience was clear. Everything he had said was true, so what did he have to fear?

"...Fine, I agree. But Qian Daoliu, remember this. He will always be my disciple. You had better not entertain any crooked thoughts!"

"Mm, rest assured. I will not do anything else." Qian Daoliu revealed a faint smile, then turned and left, as though he had truly come only to offer Xia Tianling benefits.

Old man, what exactly are you thinking...

Bibi Dong looked at Xia Tianling, who was still clinging to her thigh without letting go, then at Qian Daoliu's departing back, and fell into deep thought.

As for Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu, and even other characters making certain actions that may seem somewhat unreasonable, please do not rush to criticize me. Keep reading. There are reasons for all of this. The outline for this novel has been thoroughly prepared, and I will not make certain people do certain things for no reason.