Qian Renxue

"It's time to head to Shrek Academy." Lin Yu stood and pushed open the door, only to find a beautiful figure waiting outside.

"You're her second disciple? And the Holy Son of Spirit Hall?" Before Lin Yu could ask, the girl in front of him spoke first.

Although she phrased it as a question, her voice was exceptionally cold.

"Who are you?" Lin Yu had already guessed the girl's identity, but didn't say it outright. After all, few people knew who Qian Renxue was.

Moreover, during the six years Lin Yu had spent in Spirit City, no one had ever told him that Qian Renxue existed.

"Who am I? Didn't your teacher tell you about me?" As Qian Renxue spoke, sadness appeared in her eyes.

What could hurt more than your own mother refusing even to acknowledge that you existed?

But before Lin Yu could answer, Qian Renxue spoke again.

"You don't need to know who I am. Let me see just how capable this new disciple of hers is." As she spoke, Qian Renxue didn't wait for Lin Yu to react. She summoned her Martial Soul and attacked him.

"Angel Martial Soul?" Lin Yu looked at the Martial Soul behind Qian Renxue, feeling a flicker of anticipation.

He had wanted to test the power of a God-level Martial Soul for a long time.

He wanted to find out whether the Angel Martial Soul truly deserved to be called a God-level Martial Soul, or whether someone had been helping Tang Hao behind the scenes back then.

"At least you know a thing or two. But that's not enough. In the end, strength is what matters." Qian Renxue was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, she was right in front of Lin Yu, swinging a fist at him.

"Angel Assault!"

But Lin Yu didn't panic in the face of her attack. He merely leaned to the side and easily dodged it.

He didn't even use a Soul Skill. Simply cloaking himself in his Second Martial Soul was enough to give him astonishing speed.

"How is that possible?" Seeing Lin Yu dodge her attack so effortlessly, Qian Renxue was stunned.

"Getting distracted in a fight is a bad habit." Lin Yu appeared behind Qian Renxue and patted her on the shoulder with a smile. After saying that, he turned and walked toward the courtyard gate.

Lin Yu didn't bother prolonging the encounter with Qian Renxue. He left his courtyard and headed straight for Pope Hall.

After all, he didn't know when Tang San and the others had arrived at Shrek Academy, and he didn't want to waste too much time on Qian Renxue.

As for mending the relationship between Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong, Lin Yu didn't think he was the sort of person who liked to meddle.

Besides, Bibi Dong had changed beyond recognition by now. Lin Yu didn't need to get involved; Bibi Dong could surely handle their relationship herself.

"Teacher." Lin Yu smiled at Bibi Dong.

"You've seen her?" This time, Bibi Dong didn't immediately summon Lin Yu to her side. Instead, she looked toward his residence with a complicated expression.

"Mm." Lin Yu knew who she meant, so he nodded.

After hearing his answer, Bibi Dong fell silent.

"Xiao Yu, I hope that if she ever runs into trouble, you'll help her." Bibi Dong steadied herself, then looked at Lin Yu with a pleading expression.

"Don't worry, Teacher." Lin Yu agreed without hesitation.

"All right. Now, tell me what you came to see me about." Reassured by Lin Yu's promise, Bibi Dong's smile returned as she asked why he had come.

"Teacher, I've reached level fifty. I plan to go to Star Dou Forest to obtain my fifth Soul Ring." Lin Yu stated his purpose plainly.

In the past four years, apart from leaving Spirit City to obtain his fourth Soul Ring, Lin Yu hadn't set foot outside the city.

"Star Dou Forest again?" Bibi Dong gave Lin Yu a knowing look when she heard where he planned to go for his Soul Ring.

She knew her disciple was probably planning something again.

"All right. This time, Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and Dugu Bo will go with you." Bibi Dong didn't try to stop him. Instead, she arranged for three Titled Douluo to accompany him.

Over the past four years, Yue Guan and Gui Mei had consumed Immortal Herbs once more, raising their Soul Power to the level required for entry into the Worship Hall. The two of them were now strong enough to face Tang Hao in battle, and with Dugu Bo along as well, there was no need to worry about Lin Yu's safety.

Unless he ran into a Peerless Douluo this time.

"Thank you, Teacher." Lin Yu knew Bibi Dong had made the arrangements to keep him safe.

This time, Lin Yu was the only one who needed a Soul Ring. Dugu Yan was still a little short of level fifty, while Hu Liena and the others had already reached Soul King and obtained their Soul Rings.

"Set off when you're ready." Bibi Dong said nothing more and prepared to let Lin Yu leave.

"Teacher, I have something else for you." As he spoke, Lin Yu took out an Immortal Herb.

Bibi Dong looked puzzled. She didn't know why Lin Yu was doing this, since Immortal Herbs no longer had much use for her.

"Teacher, this Immortal Herb is Silver Leaf Aurora. It's a light-element Immortal Herb." Lin Yu said no more. He knew Bibi Dong would understand what he meant. After handing it to her, he left Pope Hall.

"This child really does think of me." Bibi Dong looked at the Immortal Herb in her hand, and a smile crept onto her face.

It was a smile that had never appeared on Bibi Dong before, one that held a mother's warmth.

Since she had gone down another path, nothing but matters concerning Lin Yu could affect Bibi Dong's state of mind.

As long as it had nothing to do with Lin Yu, Bibi Dong was just as she had been before everything happened.

As Lin Yu left Pope Hall, Qian Renxue returned to the Worship Hall in a daze.

In all of Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue felt that Qian Daoliu might be the only one she could call family.

"What's wrong? Who bullied my granddaughter?" Seeing Qian Renxue like this, Qian Daoliu didn't get angry. He teased her instead.

After all, Qian Daoliu knew whom she had gone to see.

"Grandpa, I've let you down." Qian Renxue threw herself into Qian Daoliu's arms.

"Ah! You saw him too. What did you think?" Seeing Qian Renxue like this, Qian Daoliu naturally knew what had happened.

"He's strong. I couldn't resist him at all." Qian Renxue's expression turned grave.

Just as Qian Daoliu was about to say something, Golden Crocodile Douluo walked in.

"Bibi Dong has summoned the Young Master to Pope Hall." Golden Crocodile's expression was grim. He knew how Bibi Dong treated Qian Renxue.

At Golden Crocodile's words, both Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu looked confused. Qian Daoliu frowned.

"What does that woman want now?"

"I'll find out when I go see her." Qian Renxue's expression turned cold. She assumed Bibi Dong had summoned her because she had gone to see Lin Yu.