His Holiness the Pope Arrives, Lin Hai's Hellish Start

Ge Long continued, "Besides these forces that possess Titled Douluo, I believe there are four women who would be most suitable."

"First, there is Shui Bing'er, the daughter of Shui Yunshu, the dean of the Skywater Academy. Her Martial Soul is the top-tier Beast Martial Soul, the Ice Phoenix, and her Innate Soul Power at level nine."

"But this girl has always been groomed by the Shui Family as the future clan leader, so the chances are slim."

"Secondly, there is Huo Wu, the daughter of Huo Yao, the dean of the Blazing Academy. Her Martial Soul is the special Martial Soul Fire Shadow, and Innate Soul Power of level eight."

"She also has an older brother Huo Wushuang, whose talent is slightly inferior to Huo Wu's. However, he has a steady personality and is likely to be the next head of the Huo Family."

"Thirdly, there is Meng Yiran, the granddaughter of the Couple Dragon Snake. Although her Martial Soul and Innate Soul Power are not as good as the first two, she can still be called a genius."

"Most importantly, the Dragon Duke and Snake Matriarch's Martial Soul Fusion Skill possesses combat power at the Titled Douluo level."

"The last one, and the one I think is the most suitable candidate, is Ye Lingling, the daughter of Ye Yunyao, the Ye Family Head the Nine Heart Begonia."

"Although the Ye Family has never been able to grow strong due to the inheritance of Martial Soul, they have saved countless lives and have extensive connections over the years."

"Furthermore, Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan have an extremely good relationship. Recently, their strength has increased dramatically, just like Dugu Yan did back then. It is likely that Poison Douluo also helped with this."

"If His Crown Prince marries Ye Lingling, there might be some unexpected joy."

After listening, Xue Ye shook his head with a wry smile.

It must have been quite an achievement for his Grand Marshal; for a military general to utter so much insightful information clearly indicates that someone had given him special guidance.

It seems the court officials are all stating their support for the Crown Prince. That's good...

He suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but ask, "If we were to form a marriage alliance with the Ye Family, wouldn't the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School...?"

Ge Long replied, "Your His Majesty, the Ye Family is ultimately only supported by the mother and daughter, plus some connections. They are far from enough to threaten the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Xue Ye waved his hand. "I'm tired. Find an opportunity to sound out the Ye Family head. The other three women are as backup options."

The next day, in a private room of a teahouse in Heaven Dou City.

Qian Renxue stared at the stunningly beautiful woman before her and asked in confusion, "Why are you here?"

Her expression suddenly changed. "You were responsible for the Xue Beng? Do you know that Xue Ye is currently looking for a Crown Princess for me? The kind that can't be refused!"

God knows how she felt when Xue Ye brought this up with her, even listing out the candidates!

What will she offer in marriage? Will she treat him with utmost respect after marriage? Or will they become sworn sisters?!

The stunningly beautiful woman said helplessly, "Salas did tell me about the Xue Beng, but it has nothing to do with me. I just arrived in Heaven Dou City today and made an appointment with you immediately."

This woman was none other than Pope Bibi Dong.

Some time ago, Lin Hai sent a message back to Spirit City, saying that he had reached an agreement with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect on their submission and asked Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo to come to Heaven Dou City to finalize the details.

Bibi Dong thought to herself, "Such an important matter, there's no reason for me, the Pope, not to show up."

What's more, she hasn't seen her daughter for twelve years, and hasn't "educated" that wicked son for six years!

So she temporarily entrusted the affairs of the Spirit Hall to the Elder Hall, and specifically instructed them to speed up the forging of Hidden Weapon. Then she brought Yue Guan and Gui Mei to Heaven Dou City.

She had just arrived when she heard that the Fourth Imperial Prince Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing had their limbs mutilated, but she hadn't actually connected it to Lin Hai—

Lin Hai had no idea of Qian Renxue's true identity. It wasn't that Bibi Dong intentionally kept it from him, but rather that Bibi Dong had never imagined that the two of them would have any interaction.

Moreover, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has already agreed to submit, Dugu Bo has also become friends with Lin Hai. Xue Beng and the other two have no reason to cause trouble!

Qian Renxue was also somewhat taken aback by Bibi Dong's demeanor and tone.

Although Bibi Dong had shown her considerable care in his letters over the years, what impressed her most was the way he looked at her like she was trash back then.

Now that Bibi Dong is speaking so gently, Qian Renxue feels somewhat uncomfortable.

To conceal her inner turmoil, she asked curtly, "Then what are you doing in Heaven Dou City?"

Bibi Dong didn't mind and smiled slightly, saying, "My disciple Lin Hai has reached an agreement with Ning Fengzhi. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will submit to the Spirit Hall. I've come to discuss the follow-up matters with them."

Qian Renxue stared in disbelief. "My teacher... just sold Heaven Dou off so easily?"

She had investigated and found that Lin Hai hadn't been in Heaven Dou City for very long, not to mention the time he spent sending messages back to Spirit City and traveling with Bibi Dong...

Doesn't that mean that Ning Fengzhi betrayed the Heaven Dou Empire almost overnight?

"It's true that he sold Heaven Dou, but Ning Fengzhi has been more than kind to you, his student," Bibi Dong said.

"When negotiating with Lin Hai, he specifically made a condition: on the day the Spirit Hall unifies the continent, you and the female members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family must be spared."

Qian Renxue fell silent.

She knew very well what Ning Fengzhi's offer meant—

To put it kindly, he is loyal and righteous, but he may also leave the impression that he is "concerned about the previous dynasty" for the future rulers of the Spirit Hall.

For a sect leader like Ning Fengzhi, who was also a surrendered official, this was by no means a wise move.

She sighed softly, "Do I need to identify myself to the teacher now?"

At this moment, Qian Renxue genuinely regarded Ning Fengzhi as her teacher.

Bibi Dong shook her head. "Better safe than sorry. Let's talk about it after Ning Fengzhi an agreement and signed a contract."

The two didn't talk much after that, Qian Renxue left in a hurry. The situation had changed, and some arrangements needed to be adjusted.

For example, the matter of poisoning someone on Xue Ye —perhaps we can have another drink about it...

Lin Hai hasn't been idle for the past two weeks.

Dealing with the Xue Beng uncle and nephew and stealing the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud didn't take him much time.

After that, he stayed in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for a few days—

The second batch of Immortal Herb has matured, and we cannot waste the rich Soul Power in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!

So after readjusting his alchemy plan, he spent several days refining another batch of Elixir Pill.

Just then, Liu Erlong kept pestering him to improve his strength, and this time he finally got his wish.

After handing her the Elixir Pill made primarily from Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and Earth Dragon Golden Gourd, Liu Erlong also went into seclusion.

The two disappeared one after another, leaving Flender restless. Every night when he closed his eyes, he saw the image of the two of them coming to him months later, holding a child, asking him to name it and for a red envelope (a monetary gift)...

That's a double whammy!!!

Lin Hai's Soul Power has now reached the critical point of level 74, just one step away from breaking through.

That night, as he was cultivating in his room, a strangely familiar Spiritual Power swept over him, instantly exciting him:

"Why is she here?!"

It instantly vanished from its spot and headed straight for the back mountain.

Two breaths later, he finally saw the purple figure he had longed for day and night, and blurted out, "Dong'er— "

He knew he was in trouble the moment he shouted it out!

He had called out "Dong'er" in his heart countless times over the years, but now, overcome with emotion, he blurted it out. This might be difficult to handle now...

As expected, upon hearing the call, Bibi Dong trembled, turned abruptly, and roared, "You wicked disciple—"