Not Knowing Better, One Might Think She Had Recruited a Husband

Not every Titled Douluo liked being bound.

Having cultivated to the rank of Titled Douluo was meant to grant one freedom. Why would they so easily join some faction?

After hearing Yue Guan's words, Bibi Dong's expression darkened. "If he refuses to join Spirit Hall, then it will depend on whether Qian Renxue can keep him under control..."

Such an unstable factor should have been dealt with before he had the chance to grow.

Yet when he first appeared before everyone, he had already grown to such a degree.

He already counted as an unstable factor!

Unless necessary, he absolutely could not be offended lightly.

Bibi Dong was mad, but she was not stupid.

Zhongli was a guest elder at Qian Renxue's residence. If she insisted on dealing with Zhongli, most of the elders and worshippers would be unable to support her decision.

Wasn't it good enough to maintain things as they were?

What if they provoked him and he fled?

When he returned, Spirit Hall would be the first thing he attacked!

Such a powerful existence was not someone any single person in Spirit Hall could contend against. If he were shameless enough, he could make it so no one in Spirit Hall dared step outside Spirit City...

"Should this subordinate test that person's strength?"

Bibi Dong looked at Yue Guan in surprise, then nodded. "If an opportunity arises, Elder Ju may decide for yourself."

Titled Douluo were not so easy to kill. If Yue Guan was determined to flee, even Bibi Dong might not be able to kill him.

Testing Zhongli's strength would also be a good thing.

"Go make your preparations first."

"Yes, this subordinate takes his leave."

After Yue Guan left, Bibi Dong seemed to let out a breath, her entire body reclining upon the Pope's throne.

"Xiaoxue, you weren't even willing to reveal such a major matter to me?"

If not for Salas, she would not even have known that Qian Renxue had recruited a guest elder.

According to Salas, this guest elder was profoundly learned, knowledgeable of astronomy above and geography below. He was handsome, built like a great bell, and every gesture of his brimmed with noble elegance.

He had not the slightest bad habit and was one of the most flawless people Salas had ever met.

For Salas to give such an outrageous evaluation, one could imagine just how exceptional Zhongli truly was!

Those who knew understood that Qian Renxue had recruited a guest elder. Those who did not might think she had recruited a husband!

"If it weren't for Qian Xunji, perhaps I could have been a good mother..."

Scenes from Qian Renxue's childhood kept surfacing in Bibi Dong's mind. It seemed she had not seen that stubborn little girl in many years.

It was impossible to say that Bibi Dong did not love Qian Renxue.

It was only that she had always believed Qian Renxue should never have been born, that Qian Renxue's martial soul was the source of sin...

If Qian Renxue had been a little more like her, why would she have wanted to kill her so many times?

But in the end, had she not refrained from acting?

"Zhongli, Zhongli!"

"If you approach her with ulterior motives, then even if I must exhaust everything, I, Bibi Dong, will still kill you!"

A flash of killing intent passed through Bibi Dong's eyes before ultimately fading away.

In her view, the price of killing Zhongli was simply too great. Unless necessary, it was best to pretend that such a person did not exist.

That would be best for everyone.

But if Zhongli had any other hidden motives, she would absolutely use thunderous measures!

After leaving the Pope's Palace, Yue Guan hurriedly went to find Hu Liena and the others.

At that moment, Hu Liena and the others were preparing to train in a dangerous region, making preparations for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament two years from now.

"Nana, your itinerary needs to change."

Upon hearing this, the young woman and two young men froze, looking at Yue Guan in confusion.

Hadn't their itinerary been decided long ago?

How could it be changed just because someone said so?

The three were led by the young woman, not only because she was the Pope's disciple, but also because she was clever and adored by the two young men.

The young woman appeared to be around twenty years old. Dressed in Spirit Hall's standard uniform, her perfect figure was accentuated.

Her appearance was not the breathtaking kind. On the contrary, she looked rather ordinary, yet the more one looked at her, the more pleasing she became.

One of the young men stood a little over two meters tall. His side-swept bangs covered one eye, and no matter how one looked at him, he did not seem like a good person.

His strength lay in his cold, unapproachable aura.

The other young man was slightly shorter, but extremely sturdy. His fiery red hair made him seem passionate and uninhibited.

"Elder Ju..."

Just as Hu Liena spoke, Yue Guan waved his hand. "His Majesty the Pope has decided this matter. Let us talk as we walk. Do not delay the journey."

The three of them lit up at those words. It had been arranged by the Pope?

Then they could not possibly have any objections.

"Great! We can finally do something for Spirit Hall!"

Yan clenched his fists, speaking with great excitement.

Young and reckless, as well as one of the strongest among his peers, he naturally had nothing to fear.

"Yan, you need to change that rash temperament of yours."

Yue Guan was not displeased and merely reminded him.

"The person we are going to meet on this trip is an extremely terrifying existence!"

"According to the information, this person places great importance on personal etiquette. If you remain so rash, you may offend him when the time comes!"

Yue Guan spoke with a solemn expression. A Titled Douluo having a bit of personality was perfectly normal.

Just like him—what was wrong with having a bit of personality?

Who dared gossip about it?

As soon as those words fell, Hu Liena and the other two shuddered, their eyes widening involuntarily.

One had to know that Yue Guan was a level ninety-five Titled Douluo. If even he called the other party an extremely terrifying existence, then...

Just how strong was this person?

"This..."

Yan was momentarily speechless, not knowing what to say.

If Yue Guan had not reminded him, and he offended that person later, being killed would be a minor matter. If he ruined some major plan of His Majesty the Pope, even dying a hundred times would not be enough!

Spirit Hall's kindness toward Yan was as weighty as a mountain. Without Spirit Hall, there would be no Yan of today. He knew how to repay gratitude.

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Ju. I understand."

Yan cupped his fists toward Yue Guan and spoke with a serious expression.

Yue Guan had watched him grow up and understood his temperament all too well.

"Mhm."

"Let's go. If you have any questions, ask them on the road."

"Yes!"

The four did not take a carriage, instead traveling on foot.

A carriage could not match the speed of Soul Masters on the road, especially given that their strength was not low.

The Pope's task was best completed as quickly as possible!

The scene shifted to the streets of Heaven Dou City.

At that moment, Zhongli and Paimon stood before a stall, examining something. They had no idea that several uninvited guests were about to arrive.

"Zhongli, is there anything special about these stones?"

Paimon tilted her head and asked Zhongli curiously.

He had been staring at those stones for several minutes.

He was not buying them, merely staring at them.

How strange...