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"Several thousand years ago, someone discovered that killing and devouring the essence of ordinary people could enhance one's talent and strength, achieving the goal of becoming powerful quickly."

"I know, those were Evil Soul Masters!"

Bibi Dong raised her little hand. Her Teacher had told her this story several times already, so she naturally knew quite a bit about it.

After speaking, she shot Gu Han a proud glance. What Gu Han had shown earlier had made her feel a tiny bit inferior.

A child's competitive spirit had been stirred. Now that they had reached something she knew about, she naturally had to show off properly. She could not let her Junior Brother outshine her—she was the Senior Sister, after all.

"Mm, Dong Er is right. Such people were collectively known as Evil Soul Masters."

Qian Xunji nodded and continued, "This shortcut to cultivation swept across the entire continent for a time, leaving its people devastated and unable to live in peace."

"Fortunately."

As he spoke, a trace of fervor appeared in Qian Xunji's eyes.

"Fortunately, the ancestor of our Spirit Hall emerged at this critical moment, sweeping across the continent, purging the world, and slaying evil souls."

"And because of this, our ancestor earned the reverence of countless people and became a God."

"Gods? Do Gods really exist?"

Gu Han put on a shocked expression, which made Qian Xunji rather pleased. He nodded.

"That's right. Gods exist, and our Angel Lineage is the bloodline left behind by our ancestor."

"And the true purpose of Spirit Hall's existence is to guard this continent on behalf of our ancestor, ensuring that Evil Soul Masters will never again have a place on Douluo Continent!!"

Even though Qian Xunji had told Bibi Dong this story many times, his blood still boiled whenever he reached this part. He thought of the holy Angel Exorcism Chart within the Worship Hall.

This was the glory of their Angel family. No matter how many times he spoke of it, he would never grow tired of it.

"His Holiness the Pope, the Grand Elder requests your presence at the Worship Hall."

Just then, before Qian Xunji could say anything more, a Black-Clothed Deacon approached and respectfully knelt on one knee.

Qian Xunji pursed his lips in lingering dissatisfaction. His newly aroused interest had been abruptly interrupted, but he did not lose his temper. After all, his old man was calling for him.

"I understand. I'll go at once."

Qian Xunji waved his hand, signaling that the deacon could leave. Then, without paying further attention to him, he turned to Gu Han and Bibi Dong.

"Alright, we'll stop here for today. Dong Er, take Xiao Han around and let him get familiar with the buildings in Spirit Hall."

Just as a smile bloomed on Bibi Dong's face, Qian Xunji suddenly became stern.

"Remember, you are not allowed to sneak out to play. Understood?"

"Oh, I understand, Teacher."

Her thoughts exposed, Bibi Dong lowered her head to stare at her toes and answered reluctantly.

"Rest assured, Teacher. Senior Sister and I will only remain within Spirit Hall," Gu Han said respectfully.

"Mm."

Qian Xunji nodded and turned to leave.

Once Qian Xunji had gone, Bibi Dong immediately shed her earlier ladylike demeanor and became lively again. She grabbed Gu Han's arm with her small hand and started running.

"Junior Brother, come with me. I'll take you somewhere fun."

Gu Han was pulled along before he could react, instinctively following Bibi Dong as she ran.

A faint floral fragrance drifted beneath his nose.

To be honest, Gu Han had not been some innocent virgin in his previous life, but when facing an anime goddess like this, he still felt somewhat awkward.

Of course, he had not forgotten Qian Xunji's warning. Seeing that Bibi Dong was about to drag him beyond the boundaries of Spirit Hall, he hurriedly stopped.

Bibi Dong failed to pull Gu Han forward and stumbled. Fortunately, Gu Han reacted quickly and caught her in his arms, preventing her from falling.

With her soft body in his embrace, both Gu Han and Bibi Dong froze. A faint blush immediately spread across Bibi Dong's little face, and she hurriedly jumped out of Gu Han's arms.

For a moment, the atmosphere was both awkward and ambiguous. Gu Han was the first to speak.

"Senior Sister, did you forget what Teacher just said?"

Rather than dwelling on the accident, he brought up Qian Xunji's words from earlier.

Given Bibi Dong and Qian Xunji's father-daughter-like relationship, being a little mischievous would not amount to much.

But he was different. There was a high chance that Qian Xunji had taken him as an Apprentice precisely to make Bibi Dong behave herself. If he followed Bibi Dong outside, his value in Qian Xunji's eyes would undoubtedly plummet.

It was better to be cautious. He could not think he could do whatever he pleased just because he had found someone powerful to rely on.

If he switched places with Qian Xunji, then imagine that his first Apprentice was cherished like a daughter.

If this daughter-like Apprentice was disobedient and failed to cultivate or study properly, he could still tolerate it.

Then he suddenly found someone who could motivate this daughter-like Apprentice to cultivate, so he planned to keep that person at her side to influence her.

But on the very first day after taking in the new Apprentice, instead of influencing Bibi Dong, the new Apprentice was influenced by her instead.

One could easily imagine how he would feel.

"Oh, sorry, Junior Brother. I forgot. Hehe~"

Bibi Dong smiled sweetly and innocently, but the cunning in her eyes was impossible to hide.

"Sigh, Senior Sister, weren't you curious about my Self-Created Soul Skill? Take me to where you usually train, and I can teach you some simple ways to use Soul Power."

Gu Han naturally saw through Bibi Dong's act. Compared to the domineering queen she would become in the future, the current Bibi Dong was practically a little witch—pure, adorable, and lively on the surface, yet exceedingly crafty inside.

If he did not use something she was interested in to divert her attention, who knew what sort of mischief she might be plotting in her heart again.

"A Self-Created Soul Skill? Yes, yes! Then come with me."

The moment Bibi Dong heard that Gu Han wanted to teach her a Self-Created Soul Skill, her interest was immediately piqued. She promptly grabbed Gu Han and ran toward Spirit Hall.

Whew, I finally managed to talk this girl out of it.

Gu Han let out a long breath inwardly.

Looking at his young Senior Sister holding his hand, the brilliant smile on her face made it difficult for Gu Han to connect her with the future queen of the Spirit Hall Empire.

The source of it all was Bibi Dong's encounter with Yu Xiaogang, along with the beastly things Qian Xunji had done.

Of course, Qian Xunji's actions had indeed been beastly. But if Gu Han were in Qian Xunji's place, watching the future successor he had personally raised prepare to elope with the worthless scion of another major power, refusing to listen no matter how he tried to persuade her—

He might have acted even more ruthlessly, even more beastly.

Still, the reason Bibi Dong had fallen for Yu Xiaogang might have been because she was simply too innocent. Qian Xunji had barely let her come into contact with anyone, always keeping her sheltered like a precious treasure. It would have been strange if she had not been deceived.

But since he had come to her side in this life and become connected to Spirit Hall, he had to change these tragedies that could have been avoided.