"Hmph, that girl was clearly the one who wasn't watching where she was going. She ran into Nana."
Yan's disdainful voice rang out. They were all from Spirit Hall, and Nana was the Pope's personal disciple. That girl had actually dared to speak rudely to him just now—she had to be taught a lesson today.
Bibi Dong still wore a kind expression. "Little girl, is that true? If so, please apologize to my disciple."
Bibi Dong placed heavy emphasis on the word "apologize," making it obvious that she wanted Mu Yu to apologize.
Mu Yu was speechless. "Hello, you can't just take his word for it, can you? I was standing here without moving at all. This girl ran straight into me. Also, can't you see that I'm the one who got hurt?"
Mu Yu's words were absolute. The implication was clear: your disciple ran into me, and I did nothing.
Bibi Dong frowned slightly. Seeing that Mu Yu refused to back down, Yan grew even angrier. "Insolent! How dare you speak to Your Excellency the Pope like that!"
The moment the surrounding onlookers heard the words "Your Excellency the Pope," they hurried away from the area. Yan looked at Mu Yu with a provocative gaze.
"Hah, the person you just bumped into is Spirit Hall's future Saintess. Apologize now!"
After Yan spoke, both Bibi Dong and Hu Liena glared at him, but neither denied it, because Bibi Dong had indeed planned it that way.
Mu Yu became angry at Yan's contemptuous look. "Are you deaf or blind? Someone else ran into me, and you want me to apologize? Then if I fought you and beat you to death, could I say you attacked first and demand that you apologize to me?"
Yan wanted to snap back, unwilling to be outdone, but Bibi Dong interrupted him. "How about we each take a step back, little girl? Nana was also at fault. I'll apologize to you on her behalf, and you apologize to Nana as well. How does that sound?"
Mu Yu was done with this. She had done nothing, so why should she apologize? Under normal circumstances, if the other party had a good attitude, she might have let the matter slide and apologized. But now she was furious, especially because of Yan's attitude.
Just as they were deadlocked, a faint red glow shot from the hand of a Soul Sage following behind Bibi Dong, heading straight for Mu Yu. "Wei Ye, how dare you!"
Bibi Dong rebuked the Soul Sage behind her, yet she showed no intention of helping Mu Yu block the attack. Mu Yu frowned slightly. She was not afraid—Xi Ruo was here, after all. He should be able to keep her from getting hurt.
"Hehe, I'd like to see who dares hurt her!" A childish yet oppressive voice rang out. An ice-blue arrow collided with the red Soul Power and exploded instantly. Bibi Dong froze, then immediately unleashed her soul rings to protect the three of them. Light Feather Douluo leaped down from behind and took Mu Yu to safety.
As the smoke cleared, Bibi Dong looked surprised when she saw Light Feather Douluo.
"Fifth Enshrined, may I ask what brings you here today?"
Light Feather Douluo frowned as he looked at the bruises on Mu Yu's body, displeasure appearing on his baby-faced features.
"Hmph, what brings me here? If I hadn't come, was I supposed to wait for you all to bully my Xiao Yu?"
Bibi Dong and the others were surprised when they heard "my." No wonder this child was not afraid of the Pope—she had Light Feather Douluo backing her.
"Fifth Enshrined, you jest. Children can be thoughtless. Wei Ye simply did not want Nana to be wronged."
Light Feather Douluo had no intention of continuing to deal with Bibi Dong. Instead, he spoke to Mu Yu in a fierce yet childish tone.
"You little brat really don't let me rest easy. Sigh, now that you're hurt, how am I supposed to explain this when we get back?"
"It's okay, Fifth Grandpa. I'll explain it to the other grandpas myself."
Seeing that Light Feather Douluo was ignoring her, Bibi Dong felt embarrassed and angry, but she ultimately did not dare say anything. What concerned her was that, judging from Light Feather Douluo's conversation with the child, this child was most likely connected to Qian Daoliu.
"Fifth Enshrined, may I ask this child's identity...?"
Before Bibi Dong could finish, Light Feather Douluo interrupted her again.
"She is the Eldest Miss's benefactor and Big Brother's adopted granddaughter."
Having been interrupted twice, Bibi Dong fell silent after hearing that. "Nana, let's go..."
The Golden Generation and the remaining people from Pope Hall understood. The person before them, whom Bibi Dong respectfully called Fifth Enshrined, must be from Worship Hall. Worship Hall was not someone they could afford to provoke...
Yan glared unwillingly at Mu Yu, then left behind Hu Liena.
Before the people from Pope Hall had even fully left, they heard Light Feather Douluo cursing.
"You bunch of **, you bullied our Second Miss and still think you're in the right? Don't let this old man see you again, or this old man will ****."
Mu Yu stood quietly to the side, giving Light Feather Douluo ten thousand approving nods in her heart.
Afterward, the moment Guang Ling returned to Elder Hall, he recounted the entire incident to the other Enshrined without leaving out a single detail. He even described every look the other side had given.
After hearing it, the Enshrined wished they could go smash Pope Hall to pieces together.
In the end, Mu Yu stopped them. "Grandpas, calm down. I don't think this is a big deal. At worst, I'll find a chance to teach that brat a lesson later. But it's not worth damaging the harmony between Pope Hall and Elder Hall. Everyone wants Spirit Hall to improve now, not to fall into internal conflict."
After hearing Mu Yu's words, the Enshrined found them reasonable. At the same time, they admired how she was so young yet still able to see the bigger picture.
"Xiao Yu is right. We won't stoop to their level."
"As expected of Xiao Yu. You've thought things through so well."
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong secretly sent people to investigate Mu Yu's identity. What she found was no different from what Light Feather Douluo had said: her name was Mu Yu, and she had saved Qian Renxue.
She could find nothing else, including Mu Yu's parents or where she lived.
Mu Yu did not care about Bibi Dong's investigation. After all, who would ever guess that she came from Sea God Island?
During this period, she ate and drank as she pleased. Qian Renxue had also left for Heaven Dou. Whenever Mu Yu was bored, she either read books or went running—one increased her knowledge, while the other strengthened her body.
Seeing his little granddaughter work so diligently and study so seriously, Qian Daoliu felt greatly comforted.
Before she knew it, through Mu Yu's hard training and earnest studying, her physique had far surpassed that of children her age. It could even be said that she was twice as strong as her peers.
If Mu Yu returned to her previous life now, before she had transmigrated, the physical tests for middle school and college entrance exams would be a breeze.
She had also reviewed the boxing she had learned in her previous life.
And she had been in Spirit Hall for nearly a year.
Early one morning, the people of Worship Hall took turns trying to wake Mu Yu, because she slept like the dead.
In the end, Mighty Lion Douluo's mental intimidation brought the matter to a close, declaring the Enshrined victorious.
"Can't you grandpas let me sleep a little longer...?"
Mu Yu pouted as she complained. Seeing how adorable she looked, Qian Daoliu could not resist ruffling her messy little head.
"Today is the day of your Spirit Awakening. You only have to get up early this once."
The moment Mu Yu heard "Spirit Awakening," she woke up completely. If she remembered correctly, hadn't the God of Space said he would compensate her?
"Grandpas, grandpas, hurry! Fifth Grandpa, stop dawdling! Sixth Grandfather, hurry up! Seventh Grandfather, stop playing with your staff!"
Urged along by Mu Yu, all seven Enshrined were rushed to the place of Spirit Awakening at incredible speed.
When they entered the main hall, Bibi Dong sat in the seat of honor. Seeing Qian Daoliu and the others enter, she nodded slightly in greeting. Qian Daoliu nodded back, then sat with the other six Enshrined. Most of those awakening their spirits with Mu Yu were descendants of nobles from Spirit City. The Golden Generation was there as well, though they did not take the initiative to provoke trouble.
Mu Yu followed the principle of not offending others unless they offended her—and if they did, she would kill them.
She quietly stood in line, with the Golden Generation directly ahead of her. She had no intention of speaking to them and merely searched the Sea of Consciousness for any trace of the God of Space. Before she could find him, Hu Liena approached her first.
"Um, hello. You're Mu Yu, right? I'm Hu Liena. What happened last time really was our fault. Um... I want to apologize to you."
Mu Yu softened when she looked at the shy little girl before her. In this life, she liked nothing except pretty older sisters and handsome guys...
"Um, it wasn't entirely your fault either..."
"Then can we be friends?" Hu Liena looked at her with two watery eyes...
"Mm... okay."
Hu Liena was just beginning to rejoice at Mu Yu's agreement.
"But..." Mu Yu changed the subject and pointed at Yan. "Make him apologize to me."
Yan instantly lost his composure. She was targeting him! Just as he was about to explode, he heard Hu Liena's voice.
"Yan, apologize to Mu Yu!"
"..." There was no love left. Even Nana wanted him to apologize. He raised his head and looked at Xie Yue. Xie Yue silently took a step back toward Mu Yu. "..." Yan reluctantly walked over to Mu Yu. "Sorry..."
Children were not that resentful. Mu Yu and Hu Liena chatted enthusiastically, but Mu Yu kept feeling someone watching her. When she turned around, she met Xie Yue's gaze.
"Is there something on my back?" Mu Yu asked the question from the depths of her soul.
Xie Yue:?
The little episode ended, and soon it was time for the Golden Generation to awaken their spirits. Hu Liena went up first. "Nana, don't be afraid." "Mm."
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