The veins on Bibi Dong's forehead throbbed. How had she ended up with such a hopeless disciple?!
But out of concern that Ye Tian might defect.
Bibi Dong changed her words anyway:
"If Teacher truly wishes to reward him, then give this kid my share as well!"
Words fell.
Bibi Dong viciously shot Ye Tian a glare.
"Oh?"
A hint of surprise appeared on Qian Xunji's face.
He looked towards Ye Tian with great interest.
This so-called grand disciple actually dared to be so presumptuous before Dong'er now?
And Dong'er even indulged him?
It was truly unbelievable.
It seemed that
his decision to entrust Ye Tian to Dong'er for guidance had been the right one.
It had already produced initial results.
Whether or not Dong'er was slowly emerging from the shadows, the bond between master and disciple had already begun to take shape. As her disciple, Ye Tian would undoubtedly gradually become Dong'er's weak spot.
Qian Xunji gained a few more degrees of appreciation for Ye Tian and asked with a smile, "Then, Ye Tian, what reward would you like?"
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Ye Tian first thanked Bibi Dong before looking at Qian Xunji.
He hesitated for a moment and said softly:
"Your Majesty, if possible, I would like two Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones."
Words fell.
Qian Xunji's smiling face instantly stiffened, and his cheek twitched.
Bibi Dong looked at Ye Tian in shock.
She had originally thought that Ye Tian merely wanted to ask for more money. She had never expected this kid to dare to say something so outrageous. Where did he look like a hopeless person?
He was simply asking for the moon!
Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones,
and two of them?!
Did this kid even know how precious Soul Bones were?
Did he think they were cabbages growing by the roadside?!
One had to know that whenever a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone appeared, it would bring a bloody disaster. If its quality was high enough, even rivers of blood would not be out of the question!
Thus, Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones were also known as Treasures of the Blood River.
Although Spirit Hall was an overlord-level force in the Soul Master World, there truly were not many Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones. Who knew how many Titled Douluo Elders did not even possess a single Soul Bone.
Even she, the Saintess of Spirit Hall, had never received a reward related to Soul Bones.
Ye Tian, a mere little Spirit Master, was simply insatiably greedy!
Bibi Dong's thoughts were also Qian Xunji's thoughts at that moment.
That bit of appreciation instantly vanished into thin air.
"Uh..."
Sensing the awkward silence, Ye Tian could not help but cast a pleading glance to the side.
But Bibi Dong had already turned her head away.
Showing him the back of her head.
With Qian Xunji staring fixedly at him, Ye Tian felt uncomfortable all over and said with an awkward laugh:
"Actually, Your Majesty, if there aren't any, one would be fine too!"
"Of course, it would be best if it were of a higher age."
"..."
The room remained deathly silent.
Bibi Dong clenched her fists, feeling a headache coming on.
If they had not been inside the Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong would have kicked Ye Tian's ass to pieces!
He was getting cocky just because he had been given an inch!
Fortunately, Qian Xunji's composure was rather good, and he burst out laughing instead.
"Haha!"
"Interesting, truly interesting."
After laughing, Qian Xunji asked seriously:
"Ye Tian, has Dong'er told you the value of a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone?"
"..."
Ye Tian rapidly shook his head.
"Very well. The ignorant are not to blame. This Seat pardons you."
Qian Xunji clasped his hands behind his back and spoke solemnly.
"So, that means no?"
At Ye Tian's question, Qian Xunji's face darkened slightly, and he clenched his fists.
He finally lost his composure somewhat, glaring as he said:
"What do you think?"
"Alright, I understand, Your Majesty."
Ye Tian immediately let it go.
He had merely wanted to try. Whether it worked or not was another matter; in any case, he had nothing to lose.
"It is good that you understand. Change your request."
Qian Xunji waved his hand with a slight headache. Too lazy to argue with Ye Tian, he habitually painted Ye Tian a rosy picture as well.
"As for treasures like Soul Bones, there will be opportunities in the future. As long as you perform well and strive to render meritorious deed for Spirit Hall, as a genius with Innate Full Soul Power, This Seat will naturally give you priority."
"Thank you for Your Majesty's encouragement. Ye Tian will heed your teachings."
Ye Tian gave a respectful bow.
Seeing how seriously Ye Tian took those words, Bibi Dong frowned.
Render meritorious deed for Spirit Hall?
That did not align with her interests.
Even if Ye Tian were to render meritorious deed, it could only be for her, Bibi Dong!
This kid would not belong to Spirit Hall.
Much less to the Qian Family.
He would belong solely to her, Bibi Dong!
Bibi Dong looked at Ye Tian in silence, but inwardly she was calculating
how to keep Ye Tian tied to her side.
Perhaps Bibi Dong herself had not noticed it.
After only a few short days together, having witnessed so many impossibilities in Ye Tian, she had already accepted this disciple from the bottom of her heart.
"Enough. This Seat's time is limited. State your request."
Qian Xunji nodded in satisfaction.
This kind of rhetoric worked wonders even on Red Bishops. There was no way it would fail against a child.
Ye Tian pondered for a moment, then decided to be more practical.
"Your Majesty, I want a sufficient amount of Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber, as well as..."
"Ten thousand Gold Soul Coins!"
Ye Tian paused midway, but still decided to be bolder.
The Soul Bones from earlier could be considered a buffer.
Hearing these two requests, Qian Xunji was not particularly agitated.
He merely frowned slightly.
Even though he found them inappropriate, he had already rejected Ye Tian once. As the Pope, it would naturally be improper for him to go back on his word. Besides, he had just painted a rosy picture; if Ye Tian's request were not fulfilled now, it would undoubtedly make him, the Pope, seem stingy.
Qian Xunji could only nod with feigned generosity.
"Good, granted!"
"Tomorrow, I will send someone to deliver these things to you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Pope!"
Overjoyed, Ye Tian immediately bowed in thanks.
He could not help but marvel.
Spirit Masters truly were an incredibly lucrative profession!
In just a few days, he had gained more than ordinary commoners could earn in several lifetimes.
With this money,
he could finally go all out and transform his room into the way he liked!
Bibi Dong finally could not hold herself back any longer.
She wanted to drag Ye Tian away.
"Teacher, since the rewards have already been given, if there is nothing else, I will take Ye Tian and withdraw first."
"Dong'er, don't be in such a hurry. In a moment."
Qian Xunji smiled and shook his head. Under Bibi Dong's cold gaze, he asked Ye Tian, "Ye Tian, This Seat still does not know the effect of your First Soul Skill. How about introducing it?"
"Of course, no problem."
Ye Tian readily agreed.
There was no need to hide anything about this.
Besides, this was a world where talent and strength reigned supreme. Only by displaying sufficient talent and strength could one gain attention.
"Your Majesty, my First Spirit Ring came from a Gluttonous Snake of around sixteen hundred years. My First Soul Skill is called the Marrow Cleansing Pill. As for its effect, Your Majesty will know after trying it personally."
As soon as Ye Tian's words fell, he extended his right hand. Purple Light continuously blossomed, draining the Soul Power he had only recently accumulated.
Four or five purplish-black pills appeared in his palm.
He handed them toward Qian Xunji.
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