Love Affair Discovered

In the past, Xia Yang approached Yu Xiaogang in order to obtain high-quality Whale Rubber and basic Cultivation Technique.

Over the years, he has indeed benefited greatly from it.

However, the cycle of cause and effect in the world is endless, and the cause that Xia Yang planted back then is now about to manifest its consequences.

The colossal Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had already set its sights on him, this seemingly ordinary Spirit Hall student.

However, Xia Yang was still completely unaware of the impending turmoil. He was still studying and cultivating with Bibi Dong at the Martial Soul Academy.

Their feelings for each other deepened over time.

Especially Bibi Dong – ever since her intimate encounter with Xia Yang in the Star Dou Great Forest, she seems to have opened a floodgate, and her attachment to Xia Yang has grown stronger day by day.

Bibi Dong would often take Xia Yang's hand and secretly Lovemaking into the Mimicry Cultivation Forest behind the academy for passionate kisses.

Every time, Xia Yang was on tenterhooks, afraid of being seen by someone.

He wasn't afraid of being punished himself, but rather worried that he would implicate Bibi Dong.

After all, she was the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall and Direct Disciple of Pope Qian Xunji; their statuses were vastly different, and the gap between them was enormous.

However, Bibi Dong ignored all of this and only showed affection.

However, if you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet.

No matter how careful they were, they couldn't hide it from everyone.

One day, news of Xia Yang and Bibi Dong kissing in the forest quietly reached Qian Xunji's ears.

Papal Palace at Martial Soul Mountain.

Qian Xunji looked at the Secret Report in his hand, his expression growing increasingly grim.

The paper contained little content, yet every word was glaringly obvious.

He gripped the paper tightly, his knuckles turning white, and an unnamed anger surged from the depths of his heart.

The feeling was like having your precious flowers, which you've carefully nurtured for years, casually picked by some wild boy who came out of nowhere.

Qian Xunji snorted coldly, his Soul Power flowing in his palm, and golden flames rose out of thin air, instantly burning the paper to ashes.

Black smoke curled upwards. He closed his eyes, took a few deep breaths, and forcefully suppressed the surging anger in his chest before shouting in a deep voice, "Guards!"

The Purple-robed Deacon waiting outside the palace gate immediately bowed and entered.

Then, he spoke, "Pope Holiness."

"Go, summon Chrysanthemum Douluo."

"Yes."

The Purple-robed Deacon dared not delay and hurriedly left the main hall, heading straight for the garden where Chrysanthemum Douluo was.

Before long, he arrived at the garden surrounded by all sorts of exotic flowers and plants.

The Purple-robed Deacon did not enter the garden.

Everyone knows that Chrysanthemum Douluo loves flowers and plants and dislikes outsiders setting foot in his garden.

So he stood outside the garden and called out, "Your Holiness Chrysanthemum Douluo, His Holiness the Pope requests your presence."

Deep within the park, in the pharmaceutical manufacturing room.

Chrysanthemum Douluo was processing several newly harvested Medicinal materials with Xia Yang.

Hearing the noise outside, he paused in his actions and looked up.

"Teacher, what's wrong?"

The garden was quite large, Xia Yang didn't hear the shouts outside clearly. Seeing that Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression was strange, he couldn't help but ask.

"The Pope has summoned me; I need to go."

"You continue processing these Medicinal materials; I'll be right back."

As Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke, he put down the pestle in his hand, straightened his robes, and strode outside.

Outside the garden, the Purple-robed Deacon, upon seeing Chrysanthemum Douluo emerge, quickly lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty, please hurry, His Holiness the Pope seems to be in a bad mood today."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's heart skipped a beat, and he quickened his pace, asking in a low voice as he walked, "Do you know why?"

The Purple-robed Deacon looked around to make sure no one was watching before leaning closer and saying, "I don't know the specifics, but it seems... it's related to the Holy Maiden."

"The Holy Maiden? Bibi Dong? Could it be...?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo gasped, already having guessed seven or eight parts of the truth.

He couldn't help but recall that scene from several months ago in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Chrysanthemum Douluo went out to investigate the Beast Tide, and then returned to the camp ahead of schedule.

When Chrysanthemum Douluo returned, he sensed something amiss in the forest from afar...

At that time, it was Bibi Dong and Xia Yang who were...

Therefore, Chrysanthemum Douluo did not approach, but quietly waited at a distance for two hours.

Later, Chrysanthemum Douluo did not report Xia Yang and Bibi Dong's affair, but instead pretended not to know anything.

Although Xia Yang was only a disciple he had taken in herbalism and his Soul Power cultivation was mediocre, his talent and comprehension were both excellent. What was even more rare was his tenacious character and willingness to study. Chrysanthemum Douluo admired this young man from the bottom of his heart.

Therefore, even though he was aware of the matter, he chose to remain silent and pretend he knew nothing.

But what's meant to happen will happen eventually.

Now, the matter has finally reached the Pope's ears.

"Young Yang... I hope the Pope won't make things too difficult for you."

Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed inwardly.

Before long, the two arrived Papal Palace.

The palace doors were wide open, and the atmosphere was solemn.

The Purple-robed Deacon and Chrysanthemum Douluo exchanged a glance, neither daring to enter first.

"Ju Douluo, aren't you coming in? Do I have to personally invite you?"

Qian Xunji's icy voice came from inside the hall.

Chrysanthemum Douluo took a deep breath and pushed open the door to enter.

"You may all leave."

Qian Xunji's gaze swept over the other people standing in the hall.

Everyone felt as if they had been granted a pardon and bowed as they withdrew.

In the blink of an eye, only Qian Xunji and Chrysanthemum Douluo remained in the main hall.

"Isn't there anything you'd like to say to me?"

Qian Xunji had her back to him, and her voice revealed no emotion.

Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed and said, "What does Pope Holiness wish to ask...?"

"What's up?"

Qian Xunji slowly turned around, his gaze sharp as a knife, and asked, "Why don't you ask your good disciple— Xia Yang?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo's heart skipped a beat; so it really was about this matter.

"Your Pope, Xia Yang has been studying herbal medicine with me recently. He spends the rest of his time either Actual Combat in the Great Soul Arena or researching ancient texts in the library. I wonder what you mean by this...?"

"Hmph, still trying to play dumb with me?"

Qian Xunji had appeared beside Chrysanthemum Douluo without anyone noticing, and said in a cold voice, "You really don't know about Xia Yang and Bibi Dong's affair?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo forced himself to remain calm, looked up to meet Qian Xunji's gaze, and said, "Pope Holiness, Xia Yang, the Holy Maiden, and Yu Xiaogang are indeed friends."

"Normally, the three of them cultivate and spar together; that's all I know."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Qian Xunji took a step closer, staring intently into Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes.

"Are you sure there's not a single lie in your words?"

"Your subordinate is utterly loyal to the Pope and has never lied to him!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo gritted his teeth and said.

Qian Xunji stared at him for a moment, then suddenly took two steps back, her tone softening slightly. "Fine, since you don't know, then I'll tell you."

"Please enlighten me Pope."

"Bibi Dong and Xia Yang have been getting too close lately."

What's your opinion on this?

Qian Xunji turned around quickly and walked step by step toward the Pope throne.

Chrysanthemum Douluo secretly breathed a sigh of relief and cautiously replied, "Young people are straightforward and it's common for them to get along well. It should be... harmless."

"No harm done?"

Qian Xunji stopped in front of the throne, turned around to look at him, and raised her voice.

"But I do not wish for the two of them to continue like this."