Bibi Dong's Confession

Seeing that Su Cheng did not respond and was lost in thought, Bibi Dong did not mind and waited quietly by his side.

After a long while, Su Cheng came to his senses and said calmly, "Although Xiao Xue has taken a crucial step in her cultivation, she can only be considered to have just begun to understand it and is not yet able to truly control that power."

"I have regulated the energy within her body, but it's hard to say when it will reach the inner sanctum."

"However, her mindset is very important in this process. If she is half-hearted while cultivating, she will definitely achieve less with more effort and will find it very difficult to succeed."

"I see." Bibi Dong nodded slightly, then asked, "Is that power very strong?"

"Very strong."

How does it compare to you?

Su Cheng hesitated for a moment, then slowly shook his head and said, "I can't be sure either."

"Hmm..." Bibi Dong nodded thoughtfully and did not ask any further questions.

At this moment, Su Cheng glanced at her and tentatively said, "By the way, now that you've let go of your resentment, you could try to ease the tension between you two. After all, blood is thicker than water, and you have your own reasons. If you have the chance to reconcile, it would be a relief for both of you."

When Su Cheng said these words, he was not just spouting nonsense without any sense of propriety.

He also noticed Bibi Dong's attitude some time ago, which clearly showed that she cared about Qian Renxue.

Since that's the case, she probably wouldn't object to it, so she took the opportunity to mention her thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong lowered her eyelids, a fleeting gloomy look passing through her eyes.

However, it was extremely subtle and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

When she raised her head again, she still had that gentle and natural smile on her face.

When he spoke, his voice carried an unusually weak and bitter tone.

"You're right, but you know Xiao Xue's personality. I don't have the initiative in these matters. If I were to say something, it would only make things worse. It's better to maintain the status quo; it might be better for both of us."

"... What you said makes sense."

Su Cheng sighed, unaware of the fleeting change in the other person's expression.

This kind of thing is indeed difficult to handle.

How could so many years of intertwined love and hate be explained in just a few words?

Even if we take a step back and assume that the two of them are truly open and honest, willing to reopen old wounds and clarify all those stories, it might not necessarily be a good thing.

Cutting away the rotten skin from an old wound doesn't necessarily reveal fresh flesh; it may be festering and oozing pus deeper inside.

Removing the scar might actually cause the injury to become even deeper.

Most emotions don't arise overnight, but are accumulated little by little over the years.

Is the Father-Killing Vendetta really that important to Qian Renxue?

How much affection could she possibly have for her own father, especially since the person who laid the hand on her was her mother?

What she found hardest to let go of was the countless hateful and indifferent glances and the cold and ruthless attitude that had accumulated over the past twenty years...

No matter what difficulties Bibi Dong may have had or what she may have experienced, from Qian Renxue's perspective, why should she choose to forgive and understand?

Similarly, Su Cheng could not force her to accept the apology or this belated maternal love.

Because in this process, Qian Renxue is the most innocent person.

"Sigh, I'll wait and see later..." Su Cheng thought to himself.

Just like his own messy love life, it always takes a suitable opportunity to sort things out.

Besides, seeing Bibi Dong's current state of distress, he couldn't say anything more.

She clicked her tongue and sighed softly, "You've had it pretty tough too."

Bibi Dong shook her head, her voice low and somber, "You don't need to say that. I'm the one who wronged her. This is what I deserve, my retribution..."

As she spoke, her voice gradually weakened until she fell silent.

Su Cheng didn't know what to say for a moment.

After a short while, Bibi Dong said softly, "Can you walk with me for a bit?"

"...Um."

The scenery around Spirit City is excellent.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects, is powerful and wealthy, and the land where the sect is located is a place of outstanding natural beauty.

But compared to the Spirit City, which stands between Two Empires and sits atop the Wanli Mountain Range, it is clearly like a firefly's faint light.

The massive mountain range stretches out to the east and west.

Whether considering its strategic significance or its natural scenery, this place can be considered the best in the Douluo Continent.

Of course, such places are not places that just anyone can occupy.

Located at the border of two countries, even with its high vantage point and natural defenses, a weaker force would likely have been overrun long ago.

The Spirit Mountain Range is not entirely composed of peaks and forests.

Centered on Spirit City, the surrounding area is mainly composed of valleys and basins.

Now is the best season of the year, with bright sunshine and a gentle breeze. Walking on the grass in the mountains, surrounded by the fragrance of flowers, one can feel relaxed and happy.

Su Cheng was going to find Chrysanthemum Douluo later, so it didn't matter if he stayed here for a while.

As they walked, Bibi Dong suddenly chuckled softly, "You must have disapproved of my actions before, right? I mean, more than a year ago... um... before those things happened."

"... Your His Holiness the Pope, you're overthinking it. I didn't mean that." Su Cheng somewhat awkwardly.

For a long time, he has consciously avoided mentioning his experiences in the Simulation.

Because of their different identities, ages, positions, and real-life experiences, he simply couldn't have too many ideas.

He always believed that the other party shared the same mindset as him, which was why they were able to maintain a tacit understanding in their dealings.

Bibi Dong smiled upon hearing this and did not say anything more.

Before long, the two arrived at a slightly open meadow, with a few bushes and sparse, unidentified wildflowers scattered around. In the middle stood several huge peach trees, their pale pink blossoms in full bloom.

Although the place appears untended and overgrown with vegetation, it doesn't seem chaotic; instead, it possesses a unique beauty of natural harmony.

Bibi Dong stopped under the tree.

She didn't bother with any pretense of decorum, and without caring that her gorgeous and expensive Pope Robe were covered in mud, she simply leaned against a peach tree and sat down on the ground.

Her long, slender legs were together and tilted to one side, while her upper body was still habitually leaning slightly backward, naturally highlighting her graceful figure.

A mountain breeze blew by, causing the flower branches to sway and the hem of her dress, which was spread on the grass, to flutter in the wind, making her look somewhat different from usual.

But Su Cheng couldn't quite put his finger on what exactly was wrong.

After sitting down, she gently patted the grass beside her, her voice becoming more lively, "You sit down too."

Su Cheng hesitated for a moment, but did not sit down next to him. Instead, he walked closer and looked at the distant mountain peaks.

It wasn't that he was bothered by the dirt on the ground, but rather that the atmosphere at the moment made him feel slightly strange.

From an angle behind him, out of sight, Bibi Dong bit her lip, her eyes dimming for a moment before returning to normal as she followed his gaze into the distance.

Her red lips parted slightly, and a calm voice came from behind Su Cheng.

"I grew up in a remote village and don't know who my biological parents are. But they must have been extraordinary Soul Master, though probably Evil Spirit Master. They might have died at the hands of the Spirit Hall's Soul Master..."

Su Cheng turned around and looked at her with some surprise.

That statement is correct and is most likely true.

Bibi Dong possesses Twin Martial Souls, both of which are high-quality Innate Full Soul Power Martial Soul like the two Spider Emperors.

He himself has a deep understanding of Martial Soul Bloodline. Martial Soul Mutation has an inherent logic. Even if Bibi Dong's parents did not possess Spider Emperor- type Martial Soul, they must have possessed powerful Demon Spider Martial Soul.

The probability of Soul Master who possesses this kind of Martial Soul becoming Evil Spirit Master is indeed very high.

The fact that Bibi Dong could think of this shows that her knowledge was not wasted.

"Soul Master are always bound to fight and kill each other. Since my parents are no longer alive, I was able to be adopted by ordinary villagers unharmed. There are only a few reasons for this, but they are all irrelevant now."

Bibi Dong continued talking, but her gaze returned from the direction of the distant mountains to meet Su Cheng's eyes.

"After awakening my Martial Soul, I was quickly taken to Spirit City to receive personal instruction from Qian Xunji. The whole process went incredibly smoothly."

"To be honest, his skill level is far inferior to yours."

At this point, she suddenly chuckled, a flame seeming to burn deep within her eyes.

Su Cheng subconsciously looked away, not daring to meet her gaze.

"You know what? For the past twenty-odd years, I've been thinking about what I'm living for."

"No matter how strong I become, I have long since lost everything."

"Those who should have been the closest of blood relatives could only look at each other with disgust at that time."

"As for the worship and admiration of the people, I find it laughable and detestable."

"Is there any point in continuing this kind of life? But don't laugh at me, I'm also afraid of death."

"..." Su Cheng fell silent.

He recalled the desolate and barren scene he had once seen deep within Bibi Dong's soul.

Desiring self-destruction, yet filled with fear, resentment, hatred, and unwillingness, he attempts to drag the entire world down with him.

However, she is clearly different now than she was in the past.

As for what she's thinking right now, Su Cheng didn't know whether he should ask.

At this moment, Bibi Dong looked at him probingly and said softly, "And you, what are you after?"

Seeing that Su Cheng remained silent, she asked with a mocking look in her eyes, "You can't be thinking about those women all day long, are you? How to manage the relationships between them?"

"..."

There was still no response.

Just when she thought Su Cheng wouldn't answer, he suddenly said, "So what if it is?"

This time, it was Bibi Dong who was stunned.

She was just joking.

She didn't think that with Su Cheng's current strength, he really needed to care so much about this kind of thing.