Taking Pope Bibi Dong as Master: Optimization, Deduction, and Upgrades

"This!"

Hearing Gu Han's words, Bibi Dong could not help but feel somewhat shocked.

Based on the characteristics of the Luo Sanpao Martial Soul, Gu Han's reasoning made a great deal of sense.

Yet Xiao Gang, who possessed the same Luo Sanpao Martial Soul, seemed never to have considered this.

For some reason, Bibi Dong suddenly felt uncomfortable inside.

It was as though the great scientist she had always believed in was actually inferior even to an elementary school student.

However, Bibi Dong quickly dismissed the thought and firmly convinced herself otherwise.

It had to be because Xiao Gang had always been mistreated in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and never had the chance to experiment. It was not that Xiao Gang could not think of it.

But if this method was real...

Bibi Dong could not help feeling excited.

If this method could truly evolve the Luo Sanpao Martial Soul, then telling Xiao Gang about it would help him prove his title as Grandmaster, would it not?

If that happened, Xiao Gang would surely be endlessly grateful to her!

Yet as she looked at Gu Han, a trace of sinister malice flickered beneath Bibi Dong's gentle gaze.

If what this child said was true, then for Xiao Gang's sake, she could only...

But the sinister look vanished in an instant. A gentle smile seemed to remain on Bibi Dong's noble and beautiful face as she spoke.

"Xiao Han, you are very talented. In you, I see the shadow of an old acquaintance."

"You are both so persistent, both believing in the saying, 'There are no useless Martial Souls, only useless Soul Masters!' Are you willing to take me as your master?"

"Your reasoning just now made a great deal of sense. If you are willing to become my disciple, I can help you verify your hypothesis and allow your Martial Soul to evolve."

A smile appeared on Bibi Dong's mature, stunning face, her words brimming with temptation as she spoke to Gu Han.

Since Gu Han had already decided to say those things, he had naturally also decided to take Bibi Dong as his master.

After all, his Martial Soul was Luo Sanpao. Once Bibi Dong learned of it, there was no way he could escape.

He definitely needed to find a way to evolve the Luo Sanpao Martial Soul.

But without resources, even the cleverest housewife could not cook without rice. Gu Han could only choose to cling to Bibi Dong for resources.

Taking Bibi Dong as his master might be somewhat dangerous.

But he had his cheat, and he knew how ruthless and venomous Bibi Dong truly was beneath her seemingly gentle and kind facade. As long as he was careful, he should be fine.

Once Luo Sanpao had evolved to a certain point, he would simply find a way to leave Spirit City.

"Your Holiness the Pope, you... you really wish to take me as your disciple?"

Gu Han put on an excited expression.

"Of course! Call me Teacher from now on!"

Bibi Dong smiled.

"Teacher!"

Gu Han likewise pretended to be overwhelmed with excitement as he bowed deeply to Bibi Dong.

On Douluo Continent, becoming a disciple did not require three kneelings and nine kowtows. Gu Han was not as single-mindedly foolish as Tang San.

What normal person enjoyed kowtowing to someone else?

After Gu Han became her disciple—

As his teacher, Bibi Dong gave Gu Han a gift: the key to a standalone courtyard in Spirit City and a Storage Soul Tool ring.

After he accepted the gifts, Bibi Dong told Gu Han to return first, pack his things, and take a look at his new home.

After respectfully taking his leave, Gu Han made his way back to the Orphanage.

The moment he returned to the Orphanage—

All the orphans turned to look at him in unison, their eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment.

Upon learning that Gu Han had been summoned by Pope Bibi Dong, all the orphans had been deeply unwilling and jealous.

In their eyes, Gu Han was clearly trash with less than one level of Innate Soul Power. How could he receive an audience with the esteemed His Holiness the Pope?

But Gu Han remained calm in the face of those stares, treating them as though they did not exist.

"Xiao Han, what did His Holiness the Pope summon you for?"

At that moment, the Dean walked over and asked curiously.

Seeing the Dean, who had always cared for and looked after him, Gu Han finally showed a trace of respect and replied.

"Dean, His Holiness the Pope summoned me because she noticed that my Martial Soul was unusual. It is a manifested Beast Martial Soul with self-awareness, so she called me over out of curiosity to take a look."

"Oh! I see!"

The Dean nodded, understanding.

But after glancing at the other orphans, Gu Han smiled and continued.

"His Holiness the Pope saw that my Martial Soul was unusual and asked what thoughts I had about it. I felt that my Martial Soul had great potential and might be able to evolve, so I proposed a hypothesis for its evolution."

"His Holiness the Pope seemed to approve of my hypothesis, so she has already accepted me as her disciple and plans to support me in verifying my idea."

What?!

When they heard that Bibi Dong had accepted Gu Han as her disciple, the other orphans' eyes instantly turned red. They began panting heavily, so jealous that they were practically about to explode on the spot.

Gu Han's lips curled slightly.

Keep mocking me. No matter how smart you are, trash is still trash.

Today, I'll let you know that when it comes to brains, you can't compare to me at all.

I'll make sure to piss you off properly!

"Then congratulations, Xiao Han!"

The Dean had never expected Gu Han to be accepted as a disciple by His Holiness the Pope, and he was truly happy for Gu Han.

Because if Gu Han had not become His Holiness the Pope's disciple, then with Gu Han's talent, he might not even become a Soul Master in the future. Once he came of age, he would be driven out of Spirit City.

"Oh, right, Dean. His Holiness the Pope also gave me a standalone courtyard in Spirit City. I came back specifically to say goodbye to you."

Gu Han continued respectfully.

After bidding farewell to the Dean, Gu Han gave a calm smile with his handsome little face beneath the gazes of countless orphans, whose jealousy was practically ready to explode from their eyes, then turned and left the Orphanage.

He soon arrived at the standalone courtyard Bibi Dong had given him.

The courtyard was exceptionally clean.

The flowers, grass, and trees in the yard had all been neatly tended and trimmed. Inside, the rooms had been furnished with bedding and luggage that looked brand-new, yet there was no sign that anyone had ever lived there.

This left Gu Han rather puzzled.

After briefly looking around the courtyard, Gu Han sat down on the bed in one of the rooms and prepared to study the Heavenly Transformation System.

"System, what functions do you have?"

Gu Han asked inwardly.

Ding! This system possesses three primary functions: Optimization, Deduction, and Upgrades.

The Optimization Function can analyze all things, remove impurities, and remedy flaws!

The Deduction Function can establish projects, refine data, and deduce methods!

The Upgrade Function can upgrade items, enhance abilities, and break through limits!

The system has detected that the host is using this system for the first time. The system hereby grants a Novice Gift Pack: Heavenly Opportunity x3. Would you like to accept it?

The system's cold mechanical voice rang out in Gu Han's mind.

At the same time, the system transmitted a stream of information into Gu Han's mind.

It was a detailed introduction to the three major functions of the Heavenly Transformation System.

After learning about the system's three functions—

The Optimization Function could actually analyze all things. It could also remove impurities from the body and Martial Soul, improve cultivation talent, and evolve one's Martial Soul.

The Deduction Function could deduce cultivation techniques and martial arts, while the Upgrade Function could upgrade the age of Soul Rings and Soul Bones.

Gu Han was very satisfied inwardly.

This system is pretty impressive!

But in that case, how should he use these three Heavenly Points?