A Private Talk Between Master and Disciple, Bibi Dong's Special Tutoring

A Private Talk Between Master and Disciple, Bibi Dong's Special Tutoring

Elsewhere.

In Bibi Dong's courtyard.

Although more than half an hour had passed,

the suffocating feeling of nearly losing her life still haunted Hu Liena.

She had stood there, stunned, for more than half an hour before she began to recover, little by little.

Bibi Dong had taken her seat on the stone bench again, her expression dark as water.

Qian Renyu's renewed show of force, and Qian Daoliu's unwavering support, had completely ignited the powder keg in her heart.

Seeing her teacher in such a state, Hu Liena hurried to stand before Bibi Dong and apologize:

"Teacher, I'm sorry. This time, I've caused you trouble."

"I thought I could help you regain some face this way, but the new Pope doesn't play by the rules at all!"

Hu Liena was terribly ill at ease.

Throughout her life, she had always been sure of victory.

This time, she had suffered a setback and nearly caused Bibi Dong and Qian Renyu to come to blows in earnest.

Anyone who said she wasn't panicking would definitely be lying.

Bibi Dong came back to herself and looked at Hu Liena's apologetic expression. "Come sit down. What's done is done, so there's no need to regret it!"

"Besides, this incident can help you grow as a person. Not everyone can be successfully manipulated!"

"At least he isn't the type to let others manipulate him!"

Listening to Bibi Dong's lecture, Hu Liena understood that her teacher was trying to guide her, and her feelings grew complicated.

She listened obediently, but a sense of unwillingness began to swell inside her.

Bibi Dong saw all of Hu Liena's reactions and continued, "If you're unhappy about this, then you need to learn to control your emotions. In the Soul Master World, strength is what matters!"

"If your teacher hadn't been strong enough today, no one could have saved your life! If you want to wash away this humiliation, then work hard to improve your strength and show them abilities they'll respect and fear!"

Hu Liena's eyes widened as she realized the deeper meaning behind Bibi Dong's words. She couldn't help sounding a little incredulous. "Teacher, do you mean you want me to give it my all in the Spirit Master Tournament?"

Bibi Dong nodded. "That's right. Prepare for the Spirit Master Tournament as you normally would, even if you can't earn any honors for now."

"But remember this: Qian Renyu isn't the only one who gets to decide whether you deserve those honors. When you truly win the championship, and I sit in that seat again..."

"If I want to put you in your rightful place, no one will dare object. But without those honors, even if I'm willing to do so, the others won't accept it!"

Hu Liena fell silent.

She carefully considered everything Bibi Dong had said.

Before hearing those words, she had thought about taking it easy in the Spirit Master Tournament.

As long as she could make Qian Renyu lose face in the end, it would be a tremendous benefit to Bibi Dong.

But what had just happened made her abandon that idea. Even Qian Renyu, the current Pope, seemed ready to compete personally. The outcome was no longer something she could control.

Now...

After Bibi Dong's guidance, Hu Liena felt she finally understood.

"Teacher, I understand. You mean I should do what I normally would. As long as I lead the team to victory, he'll have no reason to compete!"

"And even if I don't receive any honors, I'll still be the one who led the team to victory. The lack of an award doesn't change that fact!"

"I understand what you mean, Teacher. I'll give it my all in the Spirit Master Tournament. I'll prove my worth!"

"If doing so can help you, Teacher, then I'll go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Hu Liena spoke with conviction.

The chaos in her heart suddenly gave way to unwavering resolve.

The Spirit Master Tournament championship was hers for the taking!

Seeing that Hu Liena had recovered, Bibi Dong said no more. Her cold eyes brimmed with hatred.

Deep in her mind, everything that had happened recently surfaced once more.

She sensed that Hu Liena truly wanted to help her. Comparing that to Qian Renyu's actions in recent days, and to Qian Daoliu's forceful support of him,

a warm feeling quietly rippled through her heart.

Now all that's left is to see how Nana performs in the finals. Taking her on as my personal disciple was the right decision!

Between one personal disciple and one biological child, in the end, it's my personal disciple who cares more about me!

As long as Nana wins the championship, it'll be time for me to settle everything!

Bibi Dong thought to herself.

Her absolute hatred had made her deliberately forget many things.

She knew full well why Qian Renyu treated her this way. She just didn't want to face the truth.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and she made no effort to hide her hatred.

At the same time, a glint flashed through her eyes.

Perhaps there's another way things could turn out. If Nana wins the championship, the people from Shrek Academy definitely won't be able to protect that woman, Liu Erlong!

Then Qian Renyu can deal with Liu Erlong for me, and he and the people from Shrek Academy will end up completely at odds.

With his personality, he certainly won't show mercy. He'll surely focus on Tang San, and Tang San won't be easy to kill!

As long as he devotes most of his attention to Tang San, I can use that time to make more progress on my God Trial.

Once I complete the God Trial, I won't have to keep hiding my strength!

At that thought, a trace of excitement showed on Bibi Dong's face.

She had endured for more than ten years, and was still enduring now. Bibi Dong knew she could afford to wait.

She had endured all those years already, and the Spirit Master Tournament wouldn't last very long. Continuing to endure for a little while longer would be easy.

As long as she set everything in motion, in the end, the advantage—

would still be hers!

Bibi Dong let out a heavy breath.

She pushed aside all her thoughts and reined in her excitement.

Slowly rising from the stone bench, she stood before Hu Liena, her tall figure poised and straight.

She took a Soul Bone from her Soul Tool.

"Nana, this is a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone I'm giving you!"

"The finals won't begin for another three days. Go absorb it and improve your strength as much as you can."

"Don't disappoint your teacher in the finals!"

Hu Liena was taken aback. After a moment's hesitation, she put the Soul Bone into her Soul Tool.

Her expression grew even more resolute.

"Teacher, I definitely won't let you down!"

"I'll win the championship!"