Qian Renxue Has Arrived

"May I ask what the Pope needs me for?" Jiang Mian's mouth couldn't stop twitching as he hesitantly cupped his fist and asked.

"I don't know, she just asked me to invite you," Ghost Douluo replied truthfully. "You should go quickly."

Jiang Mian nodded blankly, his mind racing. Could Bibi Dong be setting me up? What if she impulsively… and just like that, I'm gone? I don't have Bear Lord and the others protecting me right now, what should I do?

It shouldn't be like this, Jiang Mian speculated in his heart. I'm already hers. There's no way she'd lay a hand on her own husband.

Wait! I think she's done something like this before!

In the Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong, clad in her papal robes, wearing a crown and holding a scepter, sat on the papal throne, exuding an aura of majestic, inviolable divinity. It was a stark contrast to her ferocity last night.

As Jiang Mian and Hu Liena arrived at the Pope's Palace and were about to kneel before the Pope, they heard Bibi Dong say, "Jiang Mian, you sent Xie Yue and Yan to the border of the Extreme North?"

"Mm," Jiang Mian replied, feigning a calm demeanor as if nothing had happened. "The power of the people is always strong. I did this to ensure Your Holiness's future actions go more smoothly."

"I know what you mean, which is why I sent Chrysanthemum Douluo to accompany Xie Yue," Bibi Dong said. "And to clear out any Evil Spirit Masters in that area."

"Your Holiness loves the people like her own children; truly, she is a model for us juniors," Jiang Mian's flattery flowed out effortlessly. "Your Holiness didn't summon me here just for this, did you?"

"That's right," Bibi Dong said calmly. "Last time, you asked me to occupy the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. I had Chrysanthemum Douluo bring back some of the Immortal Herbs from there. They haven't been distributed yet. Do you recognize any of these Immortal Herbs?"

"No, I don't," Jiang Mian replied sincerely, shaking his head. "After the incident in the Star Dou Great Forest is resolved, I will have someone come over to select the Immortal Herbs."

Bibi Dong's eyes flashed with an unreadable emotion at his words. She asked in a low voice, "And who is 'that person'?"

"You'll know when the time comes," Jiang Mian didn't directly answer Bibi Dong. He said calmly, "Zhu Zhuqing has already broken through level forty. I need to take her to obtain a Soul Ring. I hope Your Holiness will approve."

Bibi Dong remained silent. Jiang Mian felt a chill wash over him as Bibi Dong suddenly appeared beside him. "You can naturally proceed with discretion."

"This junior wouldn't dare," Jiang Mian's body trembled, feeling as if he were about to be killed by Bibi Dong at any second. Fortunately, Bibi Dong hadn't blacked out completely yet. She gently patted Jiang Mian's shoulder and whispered in his ear, "Jiang Mian, why be so distant?"

"Thank you, Your Holiness," Jiang Mian bowed respectfully and slowly retreated from the hall. Hu Liena was momentarily unsure of what to do. Bibi Dong glanced at her and said, "You go with Jiang Mian too. Look out for each other."

"Yes," Hu Liena said, relieved. She quickly got up and hurried out of the hall, catching up to Jiang Mian. The two of them practically flew, found Zhu Zhuqing, and rushed out.

"Why are you two in such a hurry? Where are you going?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, confused as they dragged her along.

"To get your fourth Soul Ring," Jiang Mian and Hu Liena exchanged a knowing glance and directly stuffed Zhu Zhuqing into the carriage, heading for the Star Dou Great Forest. Their actions were so practiced, they looked like seasoned professionals.

"That was terrifying," Jiang Mian wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. The saying about a beautiful woman being as venomous as a snake was truly fitting.

Hu Liena clutched her heaving chest, still shaken. "I've never seen Teacher like that before."

Jiang Mian bit his finger. This trip to the Star Dou Great Forest, I absolutely have to bring back another top-tier powerhouse. I really can't completely put my life in Bibi Dong's hands.

"Zhu Zhuqing, have you thought about which Spirit Beast you want to obtain?" Jiang Mian asked, looking at Zhu Zhuqing. "You're already level forty. I imagine the competition within the Imperial Family should be quite easy now, right?"

"It's not enough," Zhu Zhuqing said. "My sister should also have reached level forty. I still can't create a significant gap between us."

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing say this, Jiang Mian understood. She wanted absolute dominance, not a risky victory.

Hu Liena smiled. "Little sister, don't put too much pressure on yourself. After all, you've only focused on cultivation and missed out on many of the joys of this vast world."

"Nana is right," Jiang Mian agreed wholeheartedly. "Zhu Zhuqing, since we're already out, there's no rush to go back. I'll take you around."

"Ah?" Zhu Zhuqing looked a little confused. "Is that appropriate? Won't the Pope blame us?"

"We're already out, why should we be afraid of her?" Jiang Mian chuckled. "Let's just have some fun, and then I'll find a suitable fourth Soul Ring for you. When we get back, the Pope won't be able to say anything."

What a Jack-of-all-trades, this Jiang Mian! He was trembling before Bibi Dong like a mouse before a cat just a moment ago, and now he's acting like he rules the world.

"This place is very close to Heaven Dou Imperial City. Let's go play there," Hu Liena suggested, looking at the map. "We can also let Sister Zhu Zhuqing experience the beauty of life."

"Nana, you always know how to talk," Jiang Mian gave her a thumbs-up and smiled. "Let's go, Heaven Dou Imperial City!"

The three of them traveled at full speed, and within two days, they arrived at the royal capital of the Heaven Dou Empire. Its prosperity was no less than that of Spirit City; after all, it was the capital of a nation, symbolizing the empire's facade.

Zhu Zhuqing looked around left and right, marveling at the rare and exotic items she rarely saw. Having been educated with the principle of "the strong prey on the weak" since childhood, the cruelty of the Star Luo Imperial Family's competition was well-known. Therefore, Zhu Zhuqing had rarely encountered such commonplace things since she was young. Her mindset was solely focused on cultivation, cultivating day and night. Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to the Star Dou Great Forest alone at the age of ten to obtain her second Soul Ring, and naturally, she wouldn't have met Jiang Mian.

Time flew by so quickly. In just three years, Zhu Zhuqing had progressed from level twenty to level forty, which felt like a dream.

"Look! There's a performance over there!" Hu Liena, like a lively and curious little fox, tugged at Zhu Zhuqing, constantly pointing out interesting things to her.

Jiang Mian wisely slowed down the carriage. In Heaven Dou Imperial City, he wasn't afraid of any danger. After all, His Highness the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou was one of his own. The daughter of Bibi Dong, the granddaughter of the Great Enshrinement of Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu. She had been disguised in the Heaven Dou Empire since she was very young, her skills and willpower so profound that no one had ever discovered her identity. The future Angel God, Qian Renxue!

Jiang Mian whistled, calculating the time. By now, that group from Shrek should have joined the academy founded by Liu Erlong. It would be best to run into them; he could beat them up again. He wondered if he could still enjoy the same satisfaction as last time when he beat Tang San until he was scurrying away like a terrified rat.

"Make way, commoners! His Highness the Crown Prince is traveling. All commoners, clear the way!"

A resonant voice echoed through the street. Jiang Mian's lips curved slightly upon hearing the voice.

"Qian Renxue is here..."