"Having only just arrived, I was already detected by you. Shen Tianyu, I'm very curious about your cultivation!"
"I'm curious about you too. Why did you travel all this way to Heaven Dou instead of staying in your Spirit Hall?"
Shen Tianyu narrowed his eyes slightly and stared directly at the woman before him.
Bibi Dong's brilliant golden ceremonial gown fit her perfectly from head to toe.
Over a hundred red, blue, and gold gemstones were embedded in the gown.
She wore a Nine-Curved Purple Gold Crown and held a two-meter Gem Scepter.
Her features were nearly flawless, and her skin was fair.
Noble, elegant, beautiful—every flattering word used to describe a woman could be applied to her.
Especially the sacred aura emanating from her very bones, which invisibly made others feel compelled to bow in worship.
"In the past ten years, you are the first person who has dared question this Pope!"
"Unlike certain people, Young Master doesn't make a habit of fawning over others!"
Appreciation flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes. In Shen Tianyu, she saw the untamed pride of a true powerhouse.
"I came from Spirit Hall. First, I must thank you. Had it not been for your assistance, the plan to seize the Heaven Dou Empire's throne would already have failed!
"Second, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had always been grave threats to Spirit Hall. Now, one had been destroyed and the other severely crippled—all thanks to Your Excellency.
"Lastly..."
Bibi Dong hesitated and did not say it aloud for the moment, instead changing the subject.
"Your Excellency has helped Spirit Hall greatly. Spirit Hall sincerely wishes to befriend you and has brought its most heartfelt gratitude!"
"What's the point of verbal gratitude? You might as well offer something