A Backroom Deal with Chrysanthemum Douluo!

A Backroom Deal with Chrysanthemum Douluo!

"You two, quit being so lovey-dovey!"

"Hurry up and wash yourselves clean. You're filthy—what kind of appearance is that?"

"Wait, I mean wash separately. Don't twist my words."

With the speed of a Titled Douluo, it did not take them long.

The three returned to Suotuo City and appeared directly at the Spirit Hall branch.

Ju Hua Guan immediately raised his pinky and pointed at their rumpled clothing.

After giving the order, he deliberately added another reminder.

He shot Xiao Xuan a fierce glare, afraid that this sly little brat would sneak after Hu Liena into somewhere he should not be.

Having said that, he did not rest himself.

He withdrew his martial soul and headed straight for the upper levels.

Although, as a Titled Douluo, he had no need to concern himself with the thoughts of the branch elders.

Since he had completed the mission, he might as well go mention it.

He could treat it as finding someone to talk to and easing the tension in his heart.

Xiao Xuan might have returned alive from the Titan Giant Ape's clutches.

But the matter had already been reported, and Bibi Dong had long known what happened.

Once they returned this time, punishment was inevitable. It only remained to be seen how severe it would be.

"Ah, Xiao Xuan, Xiao Xuan."

"You little brat have really gotten me into deep trouble."

"With Her Holiness the Pope's temper, I just hope I won't lose a layer of skin."

As he walked, Chrysanthemum Douluo continued muttering to himself.

Thinking of the methods Bibi Dong had used over the years, he could not help but shudder faintly.

The same old saying applied: a Titled Douluo enjoyed limitless prestige out in the world.

But within Spirit Hall's inner circle, the workplace pressure was immense.

And that was with Xiao Xuan having returned alive.

If that guy had kicked the bucket, Ju Hua Guan had even considered running away over the past few days.

Naturally, Xiao Xuan knew nothing about any of this.

What the hell did Spirit Hall's competitive pressure have to do with him?

Among his peers, only Qian Renxue counted as a "threat." The rest were not opponents at all.

Even if there was pressure, it belonged to Xie Yue and Yan.

"I now have two soul bones in my possession."

"Thorn of Hatred is a torso bone, while the Eight Spider Lances are an External Soul Bone."

"Comparatively speaking, the latter should be more valuable, and it is also loot from this mission."

"Although Chrysanthemum Douluo may not have noticed, concealing it still carries some risk."

"It's useless to me anyway, so I might as well give it to Bibi Dong to calm her down."

"I reckon it'll end up in Hu Liena's hands anyway."

After parting ways with Chrysanthemum Douluo, Xiao Xuan headed straight to the bathroom.

He quickly washed up and felt his thoughts become incomparably clear.

It was time to make a backroom deal with someone.

Although that person was not particularly strong among Titled Douluo.

His loyalty to Bibi Dong was unquestionable, and they were the most familiar with each other, making him very easy to win over.

Xiao Xuan's wings had not yet fully grown, so it was still necessary to secure a high-level enforcer.

Chrysanthemum Douluo was already the guardian of both of them.

But a mission was only a mission. How could that compare to a personal favor?

Once he took something from Xiao Xuan, he would be indebted to him. With only a slight hint, he would surely give it his all.

With that thought in mind.

Xiao Xuan changed into clean clothes and quietly left the room.

He found Ju Hua Guan and mysteriously pulled him into a corner.

"Xiao Xuan, what is it this time?"

"Can you settle down for once? We still have to head back this afternoon."

"After you had your accident, His Holiness the Pope was beside himself with worry. We have to go back and report immediately."

Pulled into a corner by Xiao Xuan, Chrysanthemum Douluo frowned slightly.

He did not put on the airs of a Titled Douluo around this one.

Still, he felt uneasy. Please don't start causing trouble again. This old heart of mine can't take it.

"Elder Ju, don't worry."

"This is good news. Let me show you a treasure."

"It's in my room. Come on, come on."

Xiao Xuan put on a deliberately mysterious expression and beckoned Chrysanthemum Douluo into the room.

The sight made the latter's chrysanthemum tighten.

Probably, maybe, hopefully... it's not what I think it is, right?

I may be effeminate, but I have no interest in seeing your big treasure. Save it for...

Thoughts aside, Chrysanthemum Douluo was not afraid of anything.

The moment he entered the room, he saw Xiao Xuan approach the bed.

His heart skipped a beat, and it nearly burst into bloom.

Fortunately, a misunderstanding was still just a misunderstanding.

Xiao Xuan walked to the head of the bed and lifted a large white cloth covering it.

Beneath it lay the Eight Spider Lances' skeletal frame, still carrying a faint scent of blood and looking savage and terrifying.

"This is... a soul bone?!"

"Wait, no. It looks like an External Soul Bone!"

"Y-you, where did you get this?"

The instant he saw what it was, all his stray thoughts vanished into thin air.

Chrysanthemum Douluo sucked in a breath, his hands and feet trembling.

An External Soul Bone. The treasure this kid wanted to show me was actually such a heaven-defying divine item!

One had to know that even as a Titled Douluo—

Ju Hua Guan had lived a hard life in his early years and did not possess a single soul bone.

Now, suddenly seeing an External Soul Bone—several times more precious than an ordinary soul bone and ranked second among soul masters' dream treasures—

His shock and longing were beyond words.

If the person before him had not been Xiao Xuan, not the Pope's disciple—

He probably would have even entertained thoughts of murder and theft. This one had not even been absorbed yet.

"Elder Ju, it's a spoil of war."

"Before you found me, I was using Soul Power to search for this thing."

"It was dropped by the Man Faced Demon Spider. I'm taking it back to offer to Teacher."

Seeing the longing in the other man's expression, Xiao Xuan deliberately added this.

He made it clear that they could not keep this thing for themselves.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes instantly dimmed.

His face twitched violently as he glared at Xiao Xuan in irritation.

Couldn't you have said that all at once? Were you messing with me?

When he had reported Xiao Xuan's disappearance earlier, he had already explained the situation with the Man Faced Demon Spider.

Although Bibi Dong still did not know that the soul beast had dropped a soul bone—

If Chrysanthemum Douluo kept it for himself, setting aside the variable that was Xiao Xuan—

Even if he kept it secret, once he absorbed it, he could not possibly avoid using it for the rest of his life.

Working for Spirit Hall every day, there would always come a time when it was exposed.

Once someone examined the soul bone, it would be easy to discover that it belonged to a Man Faced Demon Spider.

Anyone with half a brain could connect it to this mission, and the truth would naturally come out.

So, upon hearing that it had been dropped by the Man Faced Demon Spider, Chrysanthemum Douluo was immediately disappointed.

Even with several extra doses of courage, he would not dare deceive Bibi Dong.

No matter how good it was, what use was that? It was not his to have anyway.

How could he not be angry after such an emotional roller coaster?

He itched to punch Xiao Xuan, but did not dare.

"Um, Elder Ju..."

"Don't make that face. I'm not finished yet."

Seeing this, Xiao Xuan felt that he had built up the atmosphere enough.

He immediately flashed a smile and raised his brows mysteriously.

To Chrysanthemum Douluo at that moment, that expression was practically begging for a beating.

Suppressing his irritation, he curled his lips disdainfully, wanting to see what other tricks Xiao Xuan had up his sleeve.

"This External Soul Bone is spoils from this mission."

"By the rules, it definitely can't be handled carelessly."

"But you went to so much trouble to save me. No matter what, you deserve some reward."

"I can't make the decision about Master's side."

"But as it happens, I have another soul bone on hand."

"Though it isn't as precious as an External Soul Bone, you'll definitely like it."

"Don't worry. It's an heirloom of my Xiao Clan, so I can give it away."