Bibi Dong's Scheme

Bibi Dong's Scheme

"Oh? Is that so?"

Facing the furious Tang Hao, Qin Shiyuan showed no sign of nervousness.

He pointed behind Tang Hao and teased, "Why don't you take a look behind you?"

"Hmph! Trying to stall for time? Do you think I'd believe your nonsense..."

Though he claimed not to believe him, the people he needed to protect were behind him. Tang Hao's gaze still involuntarily swept backward.

Yet that single glance made his previously imposing words abruptly stop.

The Chenshui Sword and Tai'a Sword that Qin Shiyuan had flung out earlier had somehow circled behind Tang Hao.

Aiming at the completely unaware Tang San and Xiao Wu, they shot forward like two silver-white bolts of lightning.

Less than a hundred meters remained between them!

What made Tang Hao's eyes split with rage was that, due to Shi Nian's earlier interference, Tang San and Xiao Wu were separated by dozens of meters.

He knew full well that, at his speed, he only had time to save one person!

Who would he save?

Tang Hao did not dare think about it, but he already had an answer in his heart.

"Clang!"

A crisp sound rang out as the Tai'a Sword, just about to pierce Tang San's body, was blocked by a massive hammer falling from the sky.

"F-Father? What happened?"

Tang San wiped the blood from the corner of his eye and struggled to open his eyes.

This was also thanks to Shi Nian holding back under Qin Shiyuan's deliberate instructions.

Otherwise, that earlier spiritual attack alone would have been enough to send Tang San straight to the afterlife.

It was not that Qin Shiyuan was softhearted. If Tang San posed a threat to him, he would absolutely eliminate him without hesitation.

But now, Qin Shiyuan knew every one of Tang San's opportunities like the back of his hand. Before him, Tang San was scarcely stronger than an ant.

What fun was there in killing someone utterly incapable of resisting? Wasn't it far more entertaining to toy with him slowly, like a cat playing with a mouse?

As for how to toy with him... just like this!

The instant Tang San opened his eyes.

At the center of his vision, the beautiful figure he had been yearning for was pierced straight through the chest by a silver thread as swift as lightning.

It was as if Tang San's mind had suddenly crashed. He stood there blankly, witnessing everything.

Only several seconds later did he seem to finally understand what had happened.

"No! No! No! Xiao Wu!"

Tang San let out a crazed, grief-stricken roar and rushed toward Xiao Wu like a madman, heedless of everything else.

"Third Brother..."

Pain covered Xiao Wu's face, as though every ounce of strength had been drained from her body.

No matter how hard she tried, she could not move even an inch.

After saving Tang San with that single hammer blow, Tang Hao had raced toward Xiao Wu at his fastest speed.

But just as he stretched out his hands, about to touch Xiao Wu.

Qin Shiyuan sneered in midair, and the First Spirit Ring behind him quietly lit up.

"First Spirit Ability, Seamless Life!"

The Chenshui Sword lodged in Xiao Wu's chest gave a faint hum. Then, the sword body suddenly dimmed.

The next instant, the longsword and Xiao Wu brushed past Tang Hao's fingers and vanished from where they stood.

"Argh! Bastard, you're courting death!"

The fury in Tang Hao's chest surged wildly, burning his eyes scarlet.

He was the mighty Clear Sky Douluo. Even Spirit Hall feared him to some extent. When had he ever been toyed with like this?

"Clear Sky True Body!"

The seventh Spirit Ring behind Tang Hao instantly ignited, and the Clear Sky Hammer, already dozens of meters wide, expanded another size.

With an enraged roar, he fiercely swung the hammer handle with both hands, sending the enormous hammer smashing down toward Qin Shiyuan's head.

Beneath that hammerhead, which spanned a full hundred meters in diameter, Qin Shiyuan and his three companions were all enveloped within it, their figures looking incomparably tiny.

Yet Qin Shiyuan disappointed Tang Hao once again.

Tang Hao could not see the slightest hint of fear on his face.

Even the three people standing beside Qin Shiyuan ignored the massive hammer completely, remaining rooted in place without a flicker of reaction.

"Tang Hao, do you want your son's beloved woman... to die at the hands of you, her father-in-law?"

Before Tang Hao in midair could understand what he meant.

A flash of light appeared before Qin Shiyuan and the others, and the critically wounded Xiao Wu suddenly appeared directly beneath Tang Hao's massive hammer.

"Dad! Don't!"

Seeing Xiao Wu about to die beneath his own father's hammer, Tang San's already near-breaking heart trembled violently once more.

"Argh! Damn it!"

Tang Hao naturally noticed the abnormality below him. The moment he saw Xiao Wu, his face turned livid.

Though he desperately wanted that hammer strike to land, Xiao Wu was his son's woman.

If she died by his hand, the relationship between father and son would likely end there.

"Lord of the Star-Plucking Tower, Qin Jianjiu? Good! Very good! You just... wait!"

With a muffled groan, Tang Hao gritted his teeth and forcibly halted the Spirit Ability he had unleashed.

The price was a streak of blood at the corner of his mouth...

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

A sudden round of applause abruptly broke the stifling tension in the air.

"Wonderful! Truly wonderful! Tower Master Qin, what brilliant methods!"

Standing atop the high platform, Bibi Dong smiled as she applauded Qin Shiyuan.

It was as though she had completely forgotten their earlier unpleasantness, and a trace of genuine delight appeared on her face.

Tang Hao had been Spirit Hall's greatest enemy, weighing on her heart for countless years.

Now that she could personally watch him suffer without lifting a finger, she was naturally overjoyed.

"Oh? Didn't Your Excellency the Pope just want to tear Qin apart limb from limb?"

"Why is Your Excellency the Pope praising me now that I'm still alive and kicking?"

Qin Shiyuan put on a greatly surprised expression and asked with interest.

"Tower Master Qin, you worry too much. For a talent like you, Spirit Hall would not have enough time to befriend you. Why would we wish to harm you?"

Bibi Dong elegantly walked to the railing of the high platform. Her eyes shifted slightly, though her face remained wreathed in smiles.

"Let the small misunderstanding from before pass. Tower Master Qin has now vented a great deal of anger for Spirit Hall. Calling you our honored guest would not be an exaggeration."

As she spoke, she shifted her gaze toward Tang Hao, who was glaring furiously at the two of them nearby. Her meaning was obvious.

Then she looked behind the crowd, at Xiao Wu, who was already like fish on the chopping block, and smiled freely once again.

"Since your esteemed tower has already captured that Spirit Beast, and has also done Spirit Hall a favor."

"Both sentiment and reason dictate that we should no longer shamelessly demand your spoils of war."

As she spoke, she raised a delicate hand and addressed the six elders behind her in a performative manner.

"Elders, heed my command. Without my permission, none of you are to make another move against Tower Master Qin!"

"Yes!"

After doing all this, Bibi Dong turned back and smiled kindly at Qin Shiyuan.

"Tower Master Qin, act without worry. Spirit Hall will absolutely not interfere."

"If you require assistance, simply let us know. We will certainly lend you our full support."

"Your Excellency the Pope is so magnanimous. It seems Qin judged a gentleman's heart with a petty man's mind."

"I am ashamed. My thanks to Your Excellency the Pope."

Qin Shiyuan's voice carried an exceedingly obvious note of guilt.

But inwardly, he sneered twice.

How could he possibly fail to see through Bibi Dong's little scheme?

Everything she had just said was nothing but empty pleasantries. He would not believe a single word of it.

No interference? Full support? Heh, it sounded better than any song.

All this talk was merely meant to make him lower his guard against Spirit Hall and fight Tang Hao to the bitter end.

Then she could sit back and watch the tigers fight. Once both sides had suffered heavy losses, she could swoop in like the oriole behind them and seize Xiao Wu back.

After that, she would use his blade to eliminate Tang Hao, her greatest enemy!

Finally, she would effortlessly wipe out their group, already exhausted and powerless to resist!

If Qin Shiyuan had guessed correctly, Bibi Dong's next move would be to stoke the flames between him and Tang Hao even higher.

Until Tang Hao's reason had been completely burned away, leaving this battle... with no more reservations!