Qian Xunji Makes His Move

"Dong'er is my disciple, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, and an unparalleled genius with Innate Full Soul Power and Twin Martial Souls."

"And what about Xia Yang? Although he has some talent in herbalism, and has made contributions by creating the Hunyuan Technique and discovering the effects of Whale Rubber, he is ultimately only at the Innate Half-Level Soul Power, and his Martial Soul is a Wasted Martial Soul with no potential."

"Currently, Xia Yang's Soul Power is stuck at level twenty-nine, unable to advance any further."

Do you think the two of them are a good match?

Qian Xunji spoke calmly, yet each word struck Chrysanthemum Douluo's heart like a hammer blow.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's apple bobbed, and after a long pause, he said with difficulty, "Pope Holiness is absolutely right... Xia Yang and the Holy Maiden are indeed... vastly different."

"In that case, what do you think I should do to separate them naturally without causing any controversy?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo pondered for a moment, then cautiously said, "Young people's passionate feelings are mostly due to spending so much time together."

"If we could separate them for a while, let time heal their wounds..."

"I believe this might be a good approach."

Qian Xunji nodded slightly and said, "That's good, that's a good idea."

Chrysanthemum Douluo felt somewhat relieved.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo, Xia Yang has been studying at the Martial Soul Academy for several years now and hasn't been home yet, has he?"

Qian Xunji suddenly asked.

"Yes, it's been more than three years."

"While we Soul Master should prioritize cultivation, we shouldn't stay away from home for years and disregard human ethics."

"Go tell him that the academy has given him a long leave so he can go back to Precious Sword City to visit his parents."

"You will handle this matter personally."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed and left the main hall, only letting out a long sigh of relief after walking a considerable distance away.

"Young Yang... you really walked a tightrope this time."

"Fortunately, the Pope only thought you two had developed feelings for each other and was unaware of what happened in the Star Dou Great Forest..."

"Otherwise, even a hundred lives wouldn't be enough to pay for it."

"Letting you go home to visit your family and temporarily avoid the storm is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune..."

He pondered this as he returned to the garden pharmacy.

By this time, Xia Yang had almost finished processing the remaining Medicinal materials for the day. Seeing Chrysanthemum Douluo return, he looked up and smiled, "Teacher, you're back."

"Um."

Chrysanthemum Douluo responded and stepped forward to help him finish preparing the last few Medicinal materials.

After everything was settled, he casually asked, "Young Yang, you've been in Spirit City for over three years, haven't you?"

"Yes, it's been three years and six months."

Xia Yang nodded.

"The path of cultivation requires a balance of tension and relaxation."

"Your Soul Power is currently stagnant, perhaps because your mind is too tense."

"Why not take this opportunity to go home, see your parents, and relax a bit?"

"Perhaps if you relax your mind, the bottleneck will naturally be broken through."

Xia Yang seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this.

Over the years, he has indeed devoted himself wholeheartedly to cultivation and has never stopped.

His Soul Power has been stuck at level 29 for four or five months now. Perhaps it's time for a change of environment and a change of mindset.

"The teacher is right."

Xia Yang nodded in agreement.

"Then it's settled. You will set off back to Precious Sword City in a few days."

"I will personally handle things with the academy."

Chrysanthemum Douluo quickly spoke, afraid that if he spoke too slowly, Xia Yang would change his mind.

Thank you, teacher.

Xia Yang said sincerely.

After tidying up the pharmaceutical room, Xia Yang said goodbye and returned to his dormitory.

Three days later, everything was ready.

Under the personal escort of Chrysanthemum Douluo, Xia Yang left Spirit City and embarked on his journey home towards Precious Sword City.

On the very day Xia Yang left Spirit City, Bibi Dong was also summoned to the Papal Palace by Pope Qian Xunji.

Papal Palace, Qian Xunji sat solemnly on a high seat.

Bibi Dong stood respectfully in the hall, head bowed, awaiting orders.

"Dong'er, your strength has now reached a certain level, it's time for you to go out and gain some experience."

Qian Xunji's tone was flat, devoid of any emotion.

"I will follow your instructions, teacher. Do you have any specific plans?"

Bibi Dong asked in a low voice.

"A message has come from the Spirit Hall branch within the Star Luo Empire: a group of Wolf Bandits has appeared in the area."

"However, this pack of Wolf Bandits is not large in number and not particularly strong, making it perfect for you to practice on."

"Therefore, you must set off immediately and annihilate them."

Qian Xunji issued clear instructions.

"Disciple obeys."

Bibi Dong respectfully accepted.

"Go, set off as soon as possible."

Qian Xunji his hand.

"Yes."

Bibi Dong bowed and left the Papal Palace, returning directly to the Martial Soul Academy and arriving at Xia Yang's dormitory building.

"What? Xia Yang has left school?"

Bibi Dong stood at the dormitory entrance and asked the administrator, "Do you know where he went? When will he be back?"

Facing Bibi Dong, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, the administrator respectfully replied, "Xia Yang left this morning. I heard he was traveling with Chrysanthemum Douluo; it seems he asked for leave to go home."

"However, I don't know where Xia Yang's home is or when he will return."

"Your Saintess Hall, perhaps Director Xuan Jing of the academy knows the specifics of Xia Yang's situation. Why don't you go and ask Director Xuan?"

The administrator offered a cautious suggestion.

"Never mind, never mind if you don't know."

Bibi Dong waved her hand, her tone tinged with disappointment.

Because Qian Xunji's mission was urgent, Bibi Dong didn't have much time to prepare.

Since she couldn't find Xia Yang to say goodbye, she had no choice but to give up, as her departure was imminent.

"This Xia Yang, he didn't even tell me he was leaving school."

Bibi Dong muttered a complaint under her breath as she walked, "When you come back, I'll make you pay."

Before long, Bibi Dong left the Martial Soul Academy and arrived at the gate of Spirit City.

Ghost Douluo had been waiting there for a long time.

This time, Ghost Douluo will accompany them on their journey to the Star Luo Empire to eliminate the Wolf Bandits.

Although this was meant to be a trial for Bibi Dong, she was still young and her strength was limited, so she still needed someone to protect her.

Soon, Ghost Douluo took Bibi Dong into the air and flew towards the Star Luo Empire's Martial Soul Branch Hall.

Papal Palace, Qian Xunji watched the two depart, murmuring to herself, "I hope their feelings for each other weren't too deep, and that this separation will allow them to gradually forget each other."

After saying this, Qian Xunji turned and returned to the palace to continue handling government affairs.

At this moment, Xia Yang and Bibi Dong were heading in opposite directions, one to the north and the other to the south.

At the same time, the Soul Master sent by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to investigate the secrets of Whale Rubber also arrived in Spirit City.

Yu Luosha did not wear sect attire, but disguised herself as an ordinary Soul Master and entered Spirit City through the city gate with dignity.

He happened to witness Bibi Dong's departure.

However, Yu Luosha did not care.

After all, his goal for this trip was not Bibi Dong, but to find Xia Yang and seize the opportunity to extract the secret of Whale Rubber.

However, after searching through Spirit City, Yu Luosha found nothing.

Because Xia Yang had already left.