Bibi Dong's expression turned extremely ugly when she heard Chrysanthemum Douluo's words.
"What did you say...?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo lowered his head and said nothing more.
"Good! Very good! Hmph, do they really think I, the Pope, am just for show?"
Bibi Dong then looked at the newspaper beside her. The moment she opened it, she saw two stories on the front page.
Blind Saintess and Shameless Trash
How a White-Eyed Wolf is Raised
Others might not know who these stories were about, but as one of the protagonists, Bibi Dong could not possibly fail to recognize them.
"Ah!"
In her fury, Bibi Dong instantly tore the newspaper to shreds, evil qi spilling out from her body.
Seeing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately withdrew from the Pope's Palace. The evil qi spreading from Bibi Dong filled him with fear.
"Huff... huff... Perhaps His Highness the Saint Son was right."
"Old Chrysanthemum, when did you get back? Why do you look so distracted?"
"Old Ghost, come with me. I have something to tell you."
Seeing Chrysanthemum Douluo's grave expression, Ghost Douluo stopped joking and followed him.
Only Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo knew what they discussed. Meanwhile, in the Worship Hall, Qian Daoliu sensed the evil qi spreading from Bibi Dong.
"What is Bibi Dong up to again?"
With a flash, Qian Daoliu arrived at the Pope's Palace. When Bibi Dong saw him, she glared at him furiously.
"Bibi Dong, what are you going crazy for now?"
"None of your business. I am the Pope!"
"Hmph, Bibi Dong. If this old man wished it, I could strip you of your position as Pope at any time. If not for Xue'er..."
"Shut up! Don't mention her in front of me!"
"Hmph, Bibi Dong, behave yourself. My patience with you is limited."
After giving her a warning, Qian Daoliu returned to the Worship Hall.
If Xiao Chenlong had known, he definitely would have slapped the word "coward" onto Qian Daoliu's forehead. He had never seen such a cowardly Peerless Douluo.
At the Crown Prince's Mansion in Heaven Dou City, Qian Renxue looked somewhat listless. For the past few days, she had been having the same dream, and after waking from it, she had not slept a wink all night.
"Young Master, are you alright?"
She Long also noticed that something was wrong with Qian Renxue's expression and hurriedly asked after her.
"Uncle She Long, I'm fine. I just haven't been sleeping well."
"Can't sleep? Could it be that you miss home, Xiao Xue?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo walked over at that moment, his face full of smiles.
"Second Grandfather, why are you here?"
Upon seeing Golden Crocodile Douluo, Qian Renxue smiled as well.
"What, can't Second Grandfather come visit you?"
"Of course not. It's wonderful to see you, Second Grandfather."
Golden Crocodile Douluo affectionately rubbed Qian Renxue's head, then said to She Long, "She Long, go outside and stand guard first."
"Yes, Second Worship."
After She Long left, Qian Renxue spoke first. "Second Grandfather, if there's something you need to say, just say it."
"Mhm. Elder Brother has agreed to the Holy Son's plan. However, after the plan is completed, you cannot return to Spirit City for the time being.
According to Elder Brother, you and the Holy Son should return to Spirit City after you have grown up. Spirit Hall will belong to the two of you no matter what."
Qian Renxue remained silent, and Golden Crocodile Douluo sensed that something was wrong.
"Xiao Xue, what's wrong? If you're unhappy, I'll go back and speak with Elder Brother. If you want to go home, no one can stop you."
"No, Second Grandfather. There's a question I want to ask you. Please don't hide it from me."
"Hm? Xiao Xue, what do you want to ask?"
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, suppressed her unease, and asked, "Second Grandfather, do you know how my father truly died?"
When Golden Crocodile Douluo heard Qian Renxue's question, his gaze began to flicker.
"Xiao Xue, why are you asking this?"
"Second Grandfather, was it that woman Bibi Dong who killed my father?"
Qian Renxue suddenly raised her voice.
"How did you know?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo blurted it out instinctively. He realized what he had said immediately afterward, but it was already too late.
Qian Renxue slumped into her chair.
"So it really is true. Heh, I actually deluded myself into hoping for that woman's approval. How ridiculous."
"Xiao Xue, who told you? Aside from me, your Grandfather, and Bibi Dong herself, no one else should know about this."
"Second Grandfather, you may not believe me, but I dreamed it. I dreamed the entire process of Bibi Dong killing my father. I even saw Grandfather remain indifferent to Father's death."
For a moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo did not know what to say. He sighed, waited for a while, then said, "Xiao Xue, no matter what decision you make, Second Grandfather will support you."
Qian Renxue looked up at Golden Crocodile Douluo and forced out a smile.
"Second Grandfather, thank you. My mind is a mess right now. I want to be alone."
"Alright. I'll go find the Holy Son first. Calm yourself down."
"Mhm."
On Xiao Chenlong's side, he awakened from his cultivation, a flash of purple light passing through his eyes.
The realm of his Purple Demon Eyes had risen once more, fully entering the Mustard Realm.
"I wonder how long it will take to advance from the Mustard Realm to the Vast Realm."
At that moment, Xiao Chenlong sensed a powerful aura approaching.
"That's Second Worship's aura. Why has he come?"
Xiao Chenlong got up to greet him, while Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression looked rather unpleasant.
After dismissing everyone around them, Golden Crocodile Douluo conveyed Qian Daoliu's intentions to Xiao Chenlong.
"Second Worship, I understand Teacher's intentions. However, is that woman Bibi Dong really suited to remain Pope for so long?"
"Ahem, I also think it's unsuitable, but this is Elder Brother's decision."
Xiao Chenlong smiled and suddenly changed the subject.
"Qian Renxue probably hasn't been in a very good mood these past few days."
Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes suddenly widened. Then he remembered that Xiao Chenlong could replace others' souls, so controlling dreams should also be possible.
"It was you!"
Xiao Chenlong nodded in admission.
"Second Worship, is it really good to keep the truth from her and let her hold unrealistic hopes for that woman?
The later she learns of it, the greater the harm will be. It would be better to cut through the mess quickly.
I believe she is not so fragile. She is, after all, a member of the Angel Clan. What do you think?"
"Heh, you really are impressive. Us old fellows have all been led around by the nose by you."
"But there is one thing I don't understand. How did you learn this secret? You even know the exact details."
"That's a secret. Secrets make men more attractive."
"Heh, men? At most, you're still a boy. But let me make this clear today: if you want to deal with Bibi Dong, I will definitely help."
"Then many thanks, Second Worship."
Bibi Dong still did not know that her time as Pope was nearly over.
Spurred by Xiao Chenlong's two stories and Qian Daoliu's threat, Bibi Dong was going soul hunting to add a Spirit Ring to her second Spirit Ring so she could increase her strength and complete the God Trial as soon as possible.
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