Bibi Dong's Girlish Longing

Another mutated Martial Soul, but unlike Yu Tianjun's beneficial mutation or Yu Xiaogang's harmful mutation.

The Fire Dragon Martial Soul was roughly as strong as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, essentially an even match.

The smile on Yu Luomian's face never faded. His daughter had done him proud, and as her father, he basked in the glory as well.

Watching this harmonious scene, Yu Tianjun suddenly seemed to recall something and spoke.

"Father, ever since my awakening, I have been cultivating in seclusion within the clan. I am fifteen now, and I want to go out and gain some experience on my own."

Yu Tianjun's words caught Yu Yuanzhen's attention.

Yu Yuanzhen had no objections to this.

At fifteen, one was basically considered an adult on Douluo Continent. Many children from ordinary families married at that age.

"Alright. Do you need me to assign you a few guards?"

Yu Yuanzhen smiled.

His son was ambitious, so naturally he was pleased.

"No need, Father. My destination is Sunset Forest, which is not as dangerous as Star Dou Great Forest."

Yu Yuanzhen understood. He knew Sunset Forest well. With Yu Tianjun's current cultivation, he would encounter virtually no danger as long as he did not enter the Core Circle or the inner regions.

"Very well. Be careful on the road."

After Yu Yuanzhen finished speaking, Yu Tianjun took his leave. He could no longer wait to obtain the immortal herbs.

Once Yu Tianjun had left, a sharp gleam flashed through Yu Yuanzhen's eyes.

Of course, he could not truly rest easy letting Yu Tianjun travel alone, so he intended to secretly send a guard after him.

That would ensure his safety while still allowing him to gain experience.

After returning to his courtyard, Yu Tianjun swiftly packed his luggage. Next door, Yu Xiaogang heard the commotion and instinctively looked over.

Six years had passed, yet he was still stuck at level nineteen and had not even obtained his second soul ring.

Seeing Yu Tianjun preparing for a long journey, Yu Xiaogang snorted coldly and actually prayed that something would happen to Yu Tianjun on the road, turning him into a cripple.

It was all because of Yu Tianjun that he, Yu Xiaogang, had endured so much extra pressure over the years.

The more Yu Xiaogang thought about it, the angrier he became.

"My father neglects me, and the clan looks down on me. Then I'll prove myself to all of you!"

Yu Xiaogang packed his belongings as well. He had already decided to head to Spirit City of Spirit Hall to study.

His tears soaked Luo Sanpao as he swore that he would no longer be anyone's punching bag!

Yu Tianjun and Yu Xiaogang left at almost the same time, but their destinations lay in completely opposite directions.

Spirit City.

As a major city almost entirely controlled by Spirit Hall, its very center housed Spirit Hall's main headquarters.

Inside Spirit Hall's grand hall, a peerlessly beautiful young woman toyed with a spider in her palm. Only when her subordinate knocked did she put away her girlish smile.

Her expression turned cold, carrying the majesty of someone in power, as Bibi Dong opened the hall doors.

"What is it?"

Bibi Dong asked with a frown.

The visitor did not even dare raise his head. Though he knew the young woman before him was exceptionally beautiful, he did not dare entertain the slightest disrespectful thought.

"Reporting to the Holy Maiden, His Holiness the Pope wishes to see you."

"I understand."

Bibi Dong left the hall without looking back. Only after reaching a place where no one was around did some expression return to her face.

From childhood, she had possessed stunning beauty and extraordinary talent. Only by acting this way could she avoid many unnecessary troubles.

Bibi Dong arrived at the Pope's hall, and the guards hurriedly went to announce her arrival.

Before long, the doors swung open, and a kind-looking middle-aged man of around forty looked at Bibi Dong.

"Come in."

The doors closed, and the hall became somewhat dim.

Bibi Dong pursed her lips and sat across from Qian Xunji.

For some reason, over the past two years, she had felt increasingly uncomfortable in Qian Xunji's presence.

"Master, what did you summon me for?"

"Xiao Dong, you are about to break through to level fifty, aren't you?"

Qian Xunji smiled, a faint flicker passing through his eyes.

"That is correct. I am already level forty-nine, but lately I have felt restless, and it has been difficult to enter the right state while cultivating."

Suppressing the strange feeling in her heart, Bibi Dong replied respectfully.

"You have always cultivated in a place as strictly regulated as Spirit Hall, so it is only natural that you feel uncomfortable. Now that you have reached a critical point in your cultivation, why not go out and take a walk?"

Qian Xunji smiled gently.

"I understand, Teacher."

Bibi Dong nodded thoughtfully.

"Alright, go back."

Qian Xunji waved his hand, dismissing Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong rose in confusion, unable to understand why Qian Xunji had specifically summoned her merely to say these things.

As he watched Bibi Dong's graceful retreating figure, an almost imperceptible desire surfaced in Qian Xunji's eyes.

As Bibi Dong grew older, Qian Xunji understood that the possessiveness in his heart was growing as well.

Under normal circumstances, perhaps he would not do anything as outrageous as violating the bond between master and disciple, and he would deliberately restrain Bibi Dong's feelings.

But Bibi Dong was at the age when a young girl first longed for love. Qian Xunji did not want her to find a man, so he often summoned her for a few words and observed her expressions.

Seeing that Bibi Dong had shown no unusual signs, and that she truly had reached a crucial point in her cultivation, he allowed her to go out and relax.

After leaving the Pope's hall, Bibi Dong quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

"The pressure I feel around Teacher has been growing lately."

Bibi Dong shook her head slightly, unwilling to speculate too much about her benefactor and master. Instead, she began considering where she should go to relax.

"I heard Sunset Forest has beautiful scenery. I might as well go there for a few days."

Having made her decision, Bibi Dong put on a veil and loose robes, then headed straight for Sunset Forest.

Choosing somewhere so far away also reflected her desire to stay away from Qian Xunji for a while.

Meanwhile, after several days of travel, Yu Tianjun also arrived at the outskirts of Sunset Forest.

"Not bad. The scenery here really is beautiful. One day, I can bring Sister Rou'er here to see it."

Yu Tianjun looked at the evening glow and setting sun, his expression quite relaxed.

After cultivating bitterly for nine straight years, even a man of iron needed to unwind.

Upon entering the inn, Yu Tianjun instinctively surveyed his surroundings, memorizing the terrain and paying particular attention to those with relatively high Soul Power.

Yu Yuanzhen had taught him all this. When traveling outside, safety always came first.

Noticing someone at the counter, Yu Tianjun casually looked over.

A loose robe, a veil completely concealing the face—he could not even tell whether the person was male or female. However...

Yu Tianjun narrowed his eyes.

Their Soul Power cultivation was rather high.

Not wishing to stir up trouble, Yu Tianjun only rented a room after the other person had gone upstairs.

"Boss, one premium room. Send some wine and dishes up to my room."

As he tossed his money onto the counter, his voice caused Bibi Dong, who was heading upstairs, to turn around. At a glance, she spotted Yu Tianjun, who stood out sharply from the crowd.

He wore the standard attire of a wilderness Soul Master, yet his noble bearing was no worse than that of the core disciples raised by Spirit Hall. His Soul Power fluctuations were impressive too; he was a young expert.

Bibi Dong withdrew her gaze.

But it had nothing to do with her. She had only come to watch the sunset.

Yu Tianjun went upstairs with his key. He happened to be on the same floor as Bibi Dong, and they were even next-door neighbors.

It could not be helped. The inns near Soul Beast forests catered to rough-and-ready adventurers, and few people rented premium rooms.

This inn only had two premium rooms in total, and Yu Tianjun and Bibi Dong had rented them both.

Seeing such a coincidence, Yu Tianjun took a closer look at Bibi Dong from nearby.

This person's cultivation was advanced, and their Soul Power fluctuations were steady and solid. They truly were an expert.

Noticing Yu Tianjun's gaze, Bibi Dong frowned and turned her head away.

Yu Tianjun smiled awkwardly.

"Brother, don't misunderstand. I don't like men."