Not long after.
Flender and Yu Xiaogang received a summons and entered the Papal Palace alongside the guards.
On the raised platform in the great hall.
The Pope's Throne faced away from them. All they could see was someone seated upon it, holding the Pope's Scepter.
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo stood on either side.
"Greetings, His Holiness the Pope!"
Yu Xiaogang and Flender bowed together.
Hu Liena did not turn around or speak from the throne, while Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo looked at them with mocking smiles.
Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke first. "Who are you?"
"His Holiness the Pope attends to countless matters every day. Do you think you can meet him whenever you please?"
"If you cannot state anything important today, then you know the consequences. They will be severe!"
Flender was extremely nervous. To a Wild Soul Master like him, Spirit Hall was an insurmountable mountain!
Yu Xiaogang, meanwhile, stood tall with his chest out, still brimming with Gang's Confidence!
"Bibi Dong, I'm here."
"Hm?"
Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo's expressions instantly hardened. The Killing Intent of Titled Douluo immediately locked onto Yu Xiaogang, frightening him into taking two involuntary steps back.
Hu Liena raised a hand to stop them and answered blandly:
"You're here."
Yu Xiaogang felt that something was off upon hearing that. Why did Bibi Dong's voice sound different? Younger, even?
Yu Xiaogang fell silent for a moment before replying:
"Yes, I'm here. Have you been well?"
Hu Liena nearly laughed in anger.
Had this useless Gangzi failed to realize she was not his teacher?
[Group Member Number Nine: Since you're here, don't leave.]
[Xiao Wu: Since you're already here, stay for a meal before you go!]
[Ning Rongrong: I'm dying of laughter. Did Yu Xiaogang not recognize Hu Liena's voice and mistake her for Bibi Dong?]
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