Hu Liena's Unfounded Confidence, I Have an Irreplaceable Position

Hu Liena's Unfounded Confidence, I Have an Irreplaceable Position!

Yue Guan's expression changed dramatically.

The journey here had already been difficult enough, with the task of conveying the order weighing heavily on him.

Now, after hearing Hu Liena's reply, his expression grew even more complicated.

Unsure what to make of it, he glanced at Bibi Dong. She looked just as surprised, and it didn't seem as though she had arranged for Hu Liena to act this way in advance.

He couldn't help letting out a heavy sigh.

"Nana, don't make things difficult for me!"

"Her Holiness arranged for you to pay her a visit. It really isn't appropriate for you to refuse outright."

"Besides, you're a member of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation. You haven't visited since Her Holiness took office. Don't be so impulsive!"

Hu Liena's expression didn't change.

She ignored Yue Guan's complicated expression.

Straightening up from her bow, she said, "Grandpa Yue Guan, it's very difficult for Soul Masters to achieve enlightenment during cultivation!"

"I've finally come across an opportunity like this, and I don't want to miss it!"

"Besides, Grandpa Yue Guan, you said yourself that I'm part of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation. I have things I must accomplish!"

"I've also heard what happened at the city gates. As a key member of the Martial Soul Academy Team..."

"At a time like this, no matter how I look at it, improving my strength should be my top priority. Only then can I protect Spirit Hall's reputation!"

"If I let this opportunity pass, I'm afraid I may not make any further progress!"

Every word rang with conviction.

Hu Liena said all of this calmly and firmly.

Anyone could tell at a glance that she was making things up, but there wasn't much anyone could pick apart in her argument.

Could they say Hu Liena was being arrogant?

She was being a little arrogant, but she had found an excellent excuse.

An opportunity to achieve enlightenment was crucial to any Soul Master. Giving it up lightly would hardly be a wise choice.

Yue Guan understood what Hu Liena was up to.

He had wanted to press the matter further, but after thinking it over, he couldn't find a suitable argument.

Forcing Hu Liena to give up her opportunity for "enlightenment" would be no different from ruining the path of a genius.

There was also the fact that Hu Liena had brought up her status as a key member of the Martial Soul Academy Team.

That remark completely dispelled his desire to keep arguing.

She had already brought out an excuse like that. Yue Guan didn't think he could make an arbitrary decision about the matter.

"Fine. Since that's what you've decided, I'll report it that way."

"But Nana, don't be so impulsive in the future. I hope you'll think carefully about what you're doing."

With a sigh, Yue Guan gave up trying to persuade Hu Liena.

With Bibi Dong here, he didn't have the power to take Hu Liena away by force.

He didn't linger. Yue Guan left at once, leaving Hu Liena and Bibi Dong alone in the small courtyard.

Bibi Dong watched Yue Guan go, her brows furrowed in thought. Only then did she turn her gaze to Hu Liena.

"Nana, have you forgotten what I just told you?"

"I said not to get involved in my affairs. There are things I can do, but you can't!"

Bibi Dong's voice grew stern.

Yue Guan could tell Hu Liena was making an excuse. Bibi Dong could see it just as clearly.

This so-called "enlightenment" didn't exist at all!

Hu Liena remained composed and replied with determination, "Teacher, I just want to help you reclaim your position."

"I understand what you're worried about, but I considered everything before giving that answer. Under the right circumstances, I can get involved in this matter!"

As she spoke, Hu Liena's expression grew even more resolute.

At the same time, confidence shone in her eyes.

Only now did Bibi Dong realize that her disciple seemed far more confident than usual.

Seeing Bibi Dong's confusion, Hu Liena quickly explained.

"Teacher, just as I said, I'm now a key member of the Martial Soul Academy Team!"

"That person said at the city gates that he wouldn't let Shrek Academy win the championship. That means he'll have to put his hopes in our Martial Soul Academy Team."

"So at a special time like this, I can still play a major role. My position is irreplaceable!"

"And my reason is perfectly sound. All I want is to improve my strength. I want to make a stunning impression in the Spirit Master Tournament finals!"

"Even if he knows I'm lying, he won't have a good reason to punish me!"

Bibi Dong was speechless. Hearing Hu Liena's explanation, she suddenly didn't know what to say.

There was no way these arguments would be enough to make Qian Renyu back down!

Hu Liena continued, "Teacher, don't worry. Whatever the outcome, this will definitely work in your favor."

"He's wagered Spirit Hall's reputation on this. If he punishes me for not going to see him, then our Martial Soul Academy Team won't have an easy time winning the championship. He'll damage his own reputation!"

"Then, Teacher, you can take back the position that belongs to you, and he won't have a word to say!"

She paused, then continued.

"If he doesn't punish me, today's events will surely make many of Spirit Hall's elders question him."

"Then you can seize this opportunity, Teacher. With a little maneuvering, you can still take back the position that belongs to you!"

"This time, Teacher, all you have to do is sit back and reap the rewards!"

Hu Liena spoke with complete confidence.

She was certain her plan could only help Bibi Dong.

She was so excited that she couldn't stop herself from trembling.

Bibi Dong watched Hu Liena's immense confidence, then glanced in the direction Yue Guan had gone.

Unbidden, memories of the past surfaced in her mind.

She remembered the day Qian Renyu had forcefully seized the throne in the Pope's Palace. She also remembered when Qian Renyu was young and she had sent Qian Renxue to carry out a mission in the Heaven Dou Empire.

More than ten years had passed, but Bibi Dong still couldn't forget Qian Renyu's cold, merciless eyes that day.

Combined with what had happened just over half a month ago, Bibi Dong was even more certain of what kind of person Qian Renyu was.

Cold and merciless—that was Qian Renyu's true nature.

Even with their blood ties, Qian Renyu had acted with such reckless abandon toward her.

Without any blood ties, and with them standing in a superior-subordinate relationship, Bibi Dong could imagine what Qian Renyu would be like.

Nana, this time—

You've gone too far!!