Simps Never Die Well

"All right, Saintess."

The two Title Douluo inspected it with Soul Power and confirmed that there was nothing else in the medicine. Their trust in Bibi Dong rose once more.

"Dong'er, you're here." Qian Xunji leaned against the bed with a smile. His complexion had improved somewhat. Though his face was still pale, the hollow in his chest was no longer as noticeable.

"Teacher, it's time for your medicine."

Bibi Dong set the basket on a nearby table, picked up the prepared medicinal broth, and fed Qian Xunji as usual.

With a sweet expression, Qian Xunji said, "Dong'er, Teacher has recovered a little already. You don't need to feed me."

The moment he finished speaking, Bibi Dong replied firmly, "No. Teacher, you haven't recovered yet. We'll talk once you have!"

"Come on, Teacher, open your mouth." Bibi Dong scooped up a spoonful and fed it to Qian Xunji, keeping the bowl beneath it to prevent the medicine from dripping onto him.

After taking a sip, Qian Xunji asked, "Dong'er, Teacher heard that you took in a disciple. Is that right?"

Bibi Dong nodded. "Yes, Teacher. Her name is Hu Liena, and she is extremely talented. I think you've heard of her older brother too. He is Xie Yue, the top student at Soul Master Academy."

Upon hearing that, delight appeared on Qian Xunji's face. After hesitating for a moment, his Soul Tool flashed, and he handed the Pope Token to Bibi Dong.

"Teacher, this is?" Bibi Dong was slightly startled.

"Dong'er, it will take Teacher at least half a year to recover from these injuries. Someone must handle Spirit Hall's operations and affairs. After this incident, Spirit Hall can be said to have lost all its prestige. I imagine every sect on the continent that has a grudge against Spirit Hall is laughing at us. You were already Spirit Hall's Saintess, the Pope's first successor, and a genius with Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power, as famous as Tang Hao. During this time, you will act as Pope. I believe Father will agree as well." Qian Xunji placed the token in Bibi Dong's hand.

"Don't worry, Teacher. During this time, I will manage Spirit Hall properly and restore its prestige!" Bibi Dong accepted the Pope Token and continued feeding Qian Xunji his medicine.

After hesitating briefly, Bibi Dong said, "Teacher, Nana awakened her Martial Soul not long ago. This is the best time to build her foundation. I want to..."

"Immortal Herbs, is it? An acting Pope is still the Pope. You have the authority to distribute Immortal Herbs, and that child's talent qualifies her to take them." Qian Xunji spoke without concern, then continued drinking the medicinal broth.

In Douluo Hall, Qian Renhan walked in while enduring his discomfort.

"Xiaohan, why have you come?" Qian Daoliu frowned slightly. Ever since awakening his Fallen Angel Martial Soul, Qian Renhan had wanted to stay as far away from the Angel Statue as possible. Why would he come here on his own?

"Old Man."

Qian Renhan tossed the Qiankun Pouch into Qian Daoliu's hand. Qian Daoliu swept it with his Mental Power and found that it was filled with rare medicinal herbs that could Strengthen the Foundation and Cultivate Yuan, along with some Immortal Herbs. If he remembered correctly, these were the herbs Qian Xunji had shown him three years ago, though some were missing.

Qian Daoliu looked at Qian Renhan in confusion, unable to understand why he was doing this.

Spirit Hall was Qian Renhan's home. The treasure vaults of the Papal Palace and Worship Hall contained his own family's assets. As long as he informed his elders, he could freely enter and leave, taking whatever he wanted. Of course, when he informed Qian Xunji, he could not possibly say that he intended to move all the medicinal herbs.

Qian Renhan got straight to the point. "Old Man, do you think what we've seen these past few days is believable?"

Hearing this, Qian Daoliu narrowed his eyes. He also began to realize some of the inconsistencies. Bibi Dong did seem a little too good to Qian Xunji, and her change had indeed come too quickly. Since she was treating Qian Xunji so gently, why did she not treat Qian Renxue well? Her attitude toward Qian Renxue had only improved slightly.

"I have had little contact with that woman, so I do not believe what I see, nor do I particularly believe what I hear. But I know one fact. Before the Old Man went to capture the Blue Silver Emperor, that woman had that attitude. After he returned, her attitude changed completely. It would be understandable if the Blue Silver Emperor had been captured, but it was precisely because he failed to capture it."

Qian Renhan asked with interest, "Old Man, let me ask you something. Suppose you hated someone to the extreme, but that person wholeheartedly wanted to please you. To do so, he took some subordinates to steal the greatest treasure of someone weaker than himself. Not only did he fail, he was even beaten into a severe injury. What would you think of that person?"

"Of course I would despise and disdain him even more." Qian Daoliu stated his opinion without reservation. He naturally knew Qian Renhan was describing Bibi Dong and Qian Xunji, but through these words, he had completely seen through Bibi Dong's act. Was his son's life more important, or his pride? The answer needed no explanation.

"Although it doesn't sound very nice, everything the Old Man has done really makes him a simp. Once a simp gets some benefits, he basically becomes completely carried away. His intelligence plummets, and he listens to whatever the other person says. Old Man, keep these herbs safe."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly. "I understand."

After leaving Douluo Hall, Qian Renhan considered his next plans. He had not placed all his hopes on Qian Daoliu, because in Qian Daoliu's heart, Spirit Hall ranked far above Qian Xunji. If Spirit Hall developed well under Bibi Dong's control, Qian Daoliu might very well sacrifice Qian Xunji in exchange for a better future for Spirit Hall, thereby dispelling Bibi Dong's hatred.

It could only be said that Qian Daoliu, raised under the ideals of the Angel God, was a qualified leader in his actions. But his ability to read people was still far too poor. This old shut-in whose mind was filled only with the Angel God had no idea just how complicated and twisted the evil in human hearts could be. He merely believed that endurance and concession could make others feel gratitude.

Meanwhile, during the days Bibi Dong cared for Qian Xunji, discussion of Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao only increased across the continent. Everyone believed Qian Xunji had been defeated by Tang Hao. After all, he had brought a group of people and ended up with both sides severely injured. If that was not defeat, what was? A draw? Did he really have the nerve to say that?

In Notting City, Yu Xiaogang of Notting Academy burst into laughter when he learned that Tang Hao had defeated Qian Xunji. Ever since Qian Xunji had forced him to kneel and swear an oath, he had hated Qian Xunji to the bone and wished he could tear him into ten thousand pieces. Unfortunately, he lacked the strength.

Yu Xiaogang tightly shut the doors and windows, then laughed aloud. "Qian Xunji, Qian Xunji, I never thought you would have a day like this! Three Title Douluo couldn't defeat a Soul Master who had just broken through to Title Douluo. Tang Hao, Clear Sky Douluo, from today onward, you are my idol!"

At Clear Sky Sect, the entire sect was filled with laughter and celebration. The Clear Sky Sect elders laughed so hard they nearly coughed up their lungs, and every meal came with fine wine.

Tang Lie slapped his thigh. "Xiao Hao really did it! He brought honor to our Clear Sky Sect and the Clear Sky Hammer! Qian Xunji, what the hell is an Angel Martial Soul? A God-level Martial Soul? Compared to our Clear Sky Hammer, it is only fit to carry our shoes!"

"Exactly! If the Six-Winged Angel counts as a God-level Martial Soul, then our Clear Sky Hammer is a Super God-level Martial Soul!" another Clear Sky Sect elder agreed.