Do You Have Improper Designs on His Sister?

"Kid, are you going to keep fighting or not? If not, you can take them back."

He had absorbed almost enough anyway!

Xu Yu tossed the two girls onto the ground. Seeing more and more people gathering around, with many powerful gazes watching from the shadows, he feared that if this continued and too much was exposed, he would not be able to explain it away.

So he could only throw the Twin Stick Girls onto the ground and act as though Giant Crocodile could take them if he wanted.

Giant Crocodile was doubtful and afraid, but under so many watchful eyes, he had no choice but to step forward. He had to—if he abandoned his teammates and ran, it would be trouble if Spirit Hall heard of it.

But the moment Giant Crocodile ventured deeper into the shade, countless Blue Silver Grass blades burst from the ground and dragged him beneath it alive. Terrified, Giant Crocodile roared repeatedly, "Hu Liena, you have no martial virtue!"

"Didn't you say I could take them away? You go back on your word, you treacherous liar!"

"Heh, I only said you could take them out safely. If you can't even touch them, that's your own problem."

Xu Yu chuckled as he watched Giant Crocodile clawing wildly at the dirt, only to be unable to escape being dragged underground in the end.

Damn it, you dared to parade two girls in front of me. Feeling the consequences now, aren't you?

As for the two girls on the ground, Xu Yu had long noticed that they both liked Giant Crocodile. Giant Crocodile probably had some interest in them as well, or he would not have risked coming to save them.

After teaching those three who had dared use him to establish their authority a lesson, Xu Yu was in a good mood. Once he felt the Blue Silver Grass drag Giant Crocodile underground, countless tree roots coiled around him and continuously drained his energy. With several thuds, another Fruit appeared.

Only after the Fruit had initially taken shape did Xu Yu throw the Giant Crocodile, weakened to the point that he could barely stand, back out.

The Giant Crocodile who emerged was utterly panicked. In the darkness just now, countless monstrous arms had wrapped around him. Those arms were like the tentacles of demons from the abyss—rough on the surface, covered in barbs, and able to slip through any opening. He had been terrified.

He scrambled away on all fours. Even Xu Yu had not expected him to flee outright. Was he abandoning his two admirers?

Heartless!

Why were there no women admiring him? He thought he was pretty good too.

Still baffled, Xu Yu put away the Summoning Tome and his martial soul, then had Golden Goose detain the Twin Staff Girls. They would not be released until they compensated for the damage to public property.

After giving those simple instructions, Xu Yu raised the Pope's Token and headed for Pope's Palace to find Bibi Dong.

Golden Goose had originally wanted to beat up Xu Yu for ordering her around, but when she saw the Pope's Token held high above his head, she resentfully lowered her hand.

That little bastard had become increasingly smug after getting hold of a Pope's Token, and he was getting bolder and bolder with her.

And that huge hole he had made in the ground—how much would it cost to repair?

With people bowing to him all along the way, Xu Yu even felt a little pleased. This counted as showing off his strong arm, didn't it?

But when he passed by the Shrek group, he had originally planned to tease Liu Erlong in front of Grandmaster. Yet Grandmaster was gone? Where had he gone?

He hadn't gone to Bibi Dong to complain again, had he? Xu Yu's expression turned miserable. Ignoring Liu Erlong's ugly expression, he hurried away and rushed toward Pope's Palace.

If Grandmaster slandered him in front of Bibi Dong, would Bibi Dong believe Grandmaster or him?

Xu Yu knew the answer even with his eyes closed. With the lingering affection Bibi Dong still held for Grandmaster, she definitely would not believe Xu Yu.

Their positions were different. In Shrek's eyes, he was undoubtedly a villain, but in Spirit Hall's eyes, Xu Yu felt that he was practically a hero.

From Grandmaster's perspective as part of Shrek—and especially from the perspective of Xu Yu humiliating Liu Erlong—Xu Yu was evil upon evil. If he arrived too late, he would not believe it if he was not falsely accused.

When Xu Yu reached Pope's Palace, he found that Grandmaster was indeed there.

But it seemed he really had arrived a step too late.

Because when he entered Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong looked at him with extreme displeasure.

"Your Excellency the Pope, this subordinate arrived late."

"Oh? Is that so? Elder Yu says you have improper designs on his younger sister. Is that true?" Bibi Dong asked softly.

Xu Yu immediately sensed that something was wrong. Grandmaster was the one who had improper designs on his younger sister. Even if he complained, he could not possibly refer to Liu Erlong as his sister. In other words, Bibi Dong had said this on a whim.

Glancing at Grandmaster, whose expression had shifted slightly, Xu Yu saw that his guess had been confirmed. He was much more relieved now. Though Bibi Dong liked letting her emotions influence her, at least she was still reasonable.

As long as she understood reason, it was fine. What he feared was her losing her head whenever emotions were involved.

But what did Bibi Dong mean by that? Xu Yu pondered it, but one thing was certain: she had ill intentions. Was she testing him?

Then he would test her back.

"Your Excellency the Pope, this subordinate prefers mature women. Is... is that not allowed? That is this subordinate's personal affair, isn't it?" Xu Yu asked in return.

"...Your tastes are rather distinctive. I'll give you another chance to reorganize your words and say that again."

Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes and stared at him. Mature women? So that meant you liked me too.

Originally, Bibi Dong had only wanted Xu Yu to play along and help her set a trap, but instead, she had drawn out Xu Yu's unusual preference. If Xu Yu heard that thought, he would cry injustice. Wasn't it because she had locked onto him with her aura and threatened him? Otherwise, who would say something so shameless against their conscience?

Even if he truly had such a preference, he would keep it hidden in his heart. Anyone who said it aloud was usually lying, all right?

But if that would not do, what else could he say? Damn it, he was throwing away all dignity today.

Gritting his teeth, Xu Yu went all out. Dropping to one knee, he shouted to Bibi Dong, "Your Excellency the Pope, ever since this subordinate saw Elder Yu's younger sister at the Continental Elite Tournament, it has been as though I lost my soul. Every day without seeing Dean Liu, I have tossed and turned in bed, unable to eat or sleep. Counting the days, this subordinate has gone a full three months without food, water, sleep, or rest. Every day without seeing Dean Liu has been torment. Today, before Your Excellency the Pope, I beg Elder Yu to give his younger sister to me in marriage."

After saying that, he stood and cupped his fist toward Grandmaster, his face full of expectation...

Three months without food or water, without sleep or rest...

Last time, you said the same thing to me.

Bibi Dong did not even know what to say. Though I told you to cooperate with me, I never expected you to cooperate this well.

Loyal and sensible! Bibi Dong looked at Xu Yu with increasing satisfaction, while also increasingly regretting having handed him over to Golden Goose. Otherwise, with such a disciple by her side who knew how to read the room, life would surely be far more interesting.

The last time in the meeting room, Golden Goose had leaned against Xu Yu's shoulder and whispered to him. Bibi Dong had known then that she was having quite an interesting time.

But now that Xu Yu had cooperated so well, how should she respond? And how should she reward him?

A strange gleam flashed through her eyes. Xu Yu and Grandmaster, who both knew her well, inwardly thought that things were bad. Sure enough, once Bibi Dong spoke, Xu Yu's expression stiffened slightly, while Grandmaster's face turned green.

"Since that is the case, Xu Yu, I shall make the decision. I will grant Elder Yu's younger sister to you, thereby strengthening the ties between Spirit Hall and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. I will draft a formal letter to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan today. Make your preparations."

"Your Excellency, this..." Liu Erlong was a beauty, and he was not unwilling. Of course he would accept a woman being handed to him for free.

But Liu Erlong's circumstances were special. Xu Yu did not want to get involved with her—he still wanted to conquer the continent. Besides, Liu Erlong's Soul Power was close to rank eighty, and Xu Yu could not overpower her. Was he supposed to stay on guard against someone in his private life every day? That would be exhausting. How would he have the mood to conquer the world?

"Insolence. Xu Yu, are you questioning my decision?"

Xu Yu fell silent. Meeting Bibi Dong's sharp gaze, he knew that the woman above him had already broken down inside. She had gone mad.

Wasn't it just that her first love had pleaded twice for another woman? Wasn't it just that she had fallen out with her daughter?

What the hell did that have to do with him? Xu Yu cursed inwardly, but he had no power to resist.

Fine. Once Bibi Dong calmed down, she probably would not bring this up again. After all, she did not truly want to fall out with Grandmaster either.

Xu Yu could only call that a woman's short-sighted view. If Bibi Dong had not repeatedly taken Grandmaster into consideration, she would have killed Tang San long ago instead of letting him keep jumping around in front of her. Then there would have been no Tang San becoming a god later on.