Three days later, at the Pope Palace.
After three days, Qian Xunji summoned the two of them to the Pope Palace again, ready to hear their answers.
As for Bibi Dong, Qian Xunji hoped she would at least know what was good for her and stop stubbornly refusing.
Looking at the two graceful young women before him, Qian Xunji felt a thousand emotions stirring in his heart. His eldest disciple had grown more and more beautiful, even more so than Bibi Dong.
"Guyue, what have you decided?" Qian Xunji asked.
Ye Guyue was still as cold as snow. She looked calmly at Qian Xunji. "Teacher, I'm willing to marry Bibi Dong."
Qian Xunji was overjoyed at her answer. "Good."
As long as Ye Guyue agreed, that was enough. As for Bibi Dong?
He needed Ye Guyue's agreement. Even if Bibi Dong refused, he had plenty of ways to deal with it.
"Senior Sister?"
Bibi Dong had never expected Ye Guyue to actually agree.
Why had Ye Guyue agreed?
She couldn't guess.
Qian Xunji was delighted. "Guyue, it's enough that you've made your decision."
"Bibi Dong, your senior sister has already agreed. What else do you want?"
Qian Xunji could tell Bibi Dong wanted to speak but was holding back. There was no need to guess—she wanted him to spare Yu Xiaogang.
Bibi Dong's legs trembled. The past three days had been agonizing and torturous, and the rosy color had long since drained from her face, leaving her pale and haggard.
For the first time in her life, she had endured a double blow and somehow stayed alive.
It was as if she had lost her balance and no longer knew what was right or wrong. She only knew that she had no choice but to agree to marry her senior sister.
Looking at Bibi Dong's hesitation, Qian Xunji's expression turned angry and impatient.
"Bibi Dong, tell me what you think. Don't waste my time. Your teacher doesn't have that much patience."
Ever since Bibi Dong met Yu Xiaogang and even declared that she would run away with him, her life had changed completely.
Qian Xunji had less and less patience with Bibi Dong, and his temper had grown worse.
If Ye Guyue hadn't returned in time, he really wouldn't have known what else to do.
Faced with Qian Xunji's impatience, Bibi Dong took a step forward and spoke in a trembling voice.
"Teacher, I'm willing."
She had no other choice. Her senior sister was still the same as ever, still unwilling to look her in the eye.
Qian Xunji nodded with satisfaction. "Bibi Dong, you have to consider the greater good. That good-for-nothing from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan can forget about reaching above his station."
Only after Bibi Dong agreed did Qian Xunji's worries finally vanish. Now all that remained was to wait for the wedding.
"The wedding will be held in half a month. I'll witness the ceremony, and Guyue, you can become the Holy Son then."
The Holy Son and Holy Maiden were a perfect match.
"Bibi Dong, you may leave. I have other things to discuss with your senior sister."
Qian Xunji waved his hand, signaling for her to leave.
Before leaving, Bibi Dong glanced at Ye Guyue, who still wouldn't look at her. Her heart felt unbearably bitter.
She had lost everything.
Bibi Dong turned and left the Pope Palace, dejected.
After Bibi Dong left, Qian Xunji finally spoke slowly. "Guyue, you're the only one who can pull your junior sister back from the wrong path now."
"Don't worry, Teacher. I know what I'm doing. I won't just ignore what happens to her." Ye Guyue wasn't that cold-hearted.
Qian Xunji looked pleased. "Good. You understand. As for Yu Xiaogang, you can deal with him however you see fit. I won't interfere. You can also use him to make Bibi Dong give up completely. It's up to you how you handle it."
His idea might differ from Ye Guyue's.
He simply wanted to get rid of Yu Xiaogang, but Yu Xiaogang was Yu Yuanzhen's own son and a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, which made him difficult to deal with.
If he were just an ordinary person, Qian Xunji could have made sure he had never existed in this world.
As the Pope, he had plenty of methods at his disposal. But he didn't know what methods Ye Guyue would use, so he could take this opportunity to see how capable she really was.
If Ye Guyue truly proved herself, the Holy Son position would be as good as his—and even the future position of Pope might be his as well.
That future was still far away, but Ye Guyue had already reached the Soul Sage rank. Her Seventh Soul Ring was one hundred thousand years old; that alone showed just how powerful she was.
Even Qian Xunji couldn't absorb a ring like that, not even if he risked his life. He would probably just explode and die.
"Don't worry, Teacher. I have my own way of dealing with Yu Xiaogang, and I'll make my junior sister give up completely." Ye Guyue understood everyone, but she understood Yu Xiaogang even better.
He thought he could become a Grandmaster with his Ten Core Competencies theory?
Unfortunately, it had all been stolen. How could a Soul Master at level twenty-nine have come up with such profound ideas? It was ridiculous.
"Hahaha, Guyue, you always know how to put your teacher at ease. Your training under the Seven Elders has clearly paid off. Go ahead and do what you need to do." Qian Xunji laughed heartily. In Spirit Hall, he could practically do whatever he wanted and go wherever he pleased.
"Then, Teacher, I'll take my leave." Ye Guyue turned and left the Pope Palace.
The palace doors swung open. Bibi Dong was waiting at a spot outside the Pope Palace. When she saw Ye Guyue come out, she walked over.
"Senior Sister."
"Come with me." Ye Guyue spoke coldly.
Bibi Dong asked in confusion, "Where are we going?"
"To the dungeon."
The dungeon.
Bibi Dong didn't dare ask anything else. She silently followed behind Ye Guyue.
Wherever Ye Guyue went, everyone treated her with the utmost respect.
When they reached the entrance to a dungeon, the guards immediately opened the door.
The two entered, and a cold, damp, rotten stench hit them.
Bibi Dong covered her nose, unable to imagine how Yu Xiaogang had managed to endure staying here.
"Bibi Dong, don't you think Yu Xiaogang loves you? Then let me show you with your own eyes whether he really does."
Ye Guyue's cool voice came from ahead. Bibi Dong hurried up beside her. "Senior Sister, Yu Xiaogang definitely loves me. I believe him."
Ye Guyue let out a cold laugh, and the two of them walked step by step toward a cell.
Yu Xiaogang's face was pale. His hands were shackled in cold iron chains, and his body was covered in wounds. He had none of his former vigor.
"Yu Xiaogang." Bibi Dong covered her mouth.
Ye Guyue said blandly, "Bibi Dong, go stand to the side. Don't let him see you. If you want to know whether he loves you, I'll let you witness it for yourself."
Bibi Dong clenched her fists. "Senior Sister, you could never succeed."
Her voice was unwavering, leaving no room for doubt.
With that, Bibi Dong went to the other side, making sure Yu Xiaogang couldn't see her.
"Wake him up with water."
"Yes." The maid beside them picked up a basin and splashed the water over Yu Xiaogang.
"Ah!" The icy water struck him, jolting Yu Xiaogang awake at once. His whole body shuddered with cold.
When he saw Ye Guyue before him, dressed in white with an elegant bearing and peerless beauty, his expression changed dramatically.
Ye Guyue was immaculate, like a goddess from the heavens. She shouldn't have been in a place like this.
To Yu Xiaogang, Ye Guyue's presence meant that everything was nearly over.
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