Supreme Bone

Bibi Dong's voice was soft, but to everyone who heard it, it sounded like a clap of thunder.

"Yes, Your Holiness."

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan had just hurried back. He knelt on one knee, fine beads of sweat still on his forehead.

At the confirmation, Bibi Dong sprang to her feet. The terrifying pressure of a Peerless Douluo erupted from her, and the entire hall trembled.

"Utter nonsense! This is simply outrageous!"

"How could a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast be in the outskirts of Star Dou Forest?!"

Bibi Dong was frantic with worry.

She had watched Lin Qiu grow up. Though he was her adopted son in name, in her heart he was her own flesh and blood—the only warmth she had in the cold Spirit Hall.

If anything happened to Lin Qiu, even razing all of Star Dou Forest to the ground would not ease the hatred in her heart!

"Ghost Douluo! Gather everyone at once. I'm going to Star Dou Forest!"

Bibi Dong issued her order immediately, killing intent boiling in her eyes.

"Your Holiness, please calm down and let me finish."

Yue Guan quickly raised his head, wearing a strange, excited smile. "The young master... is fine."

Bibi Dong paused, and the killing aura around her subsided a little.

"Fine? He encountered a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and came away fine? Yue Guan, you'd better explain everything clearly, all at once!"

The elders all pricked up their ears.

Could they have gotten lucky? Had the Soul Beast failed to notice them?

Yue Guan took a deep breath and spoke in a tone that still sounded incredulous:

"Not only is the young master unharmed, but... he drove back the Titan Giant Ape all by himself!"

Silence.

A deathly silence.

The entire hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Even Bibi Dong's red lips parted slightly, astonishment filling her dignified phoenix eyes.

"What did you say? Drove it back?"

Ghost Douluo Gui Mei couldn't help questioning him. "Yue Guan, have you lost your mind? That was the Titan Giant Ape! Even the two of us might not win if we joined forces and used our Martial Soul Fusion Skill. How old is the young master? Twelve! He drove off a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?!"

The other elders wore expressions that said, "Are you messing with us?"

It was simply beyond belief.

Yue Guan gave a bitter smile.

"I know you don't believe me. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it either.

"But that's what happened. The moment the young master released his Martial Soul Avatar, that aura... How should I describe it? It was as if ancient gods and demons had awakened. Even I felt a shiver run through me.

"The Titan Giant Ape was so frightened that it turned and fled. It didn't dare linger for even a moment!"

At that, the elders drew in sharp breaths.

They knew Yue Guan. He would never dare lie about something like this.

So it was true?

A twelve-year-old Soul Saint had driven the Forest King away with his presence alone?

"Good! Good! Good!"

Bibi Dong suddenly burst into laughter. Her initial astonishment gradually gave way to delight and pride.

She sat back down on her throne, crossing her long legs as her eyes sparkled.

"As expected of a child I raised myself!"

"I knew Qiu'er's talent was unparalleled. Even that so-called Angel Lineage is nothing in comparison!"

Bibi Dong could hardly put her pride into words.

This was her handiwork, her pride.

The elders below exchanged glances, then bowed in unison.

"Congratulations, Your Holiness! The young master is a peerless genius, a blessing to Spirit Hall! He will surely lead Spirit Hall to an unprecedented age of glory!"

At that moment, everyone was convinced from the bottom of their hearts.

Some had thought Bibi Dong doted on Lin Qiu too much. Now they understood: this wasn't doting. She had found herself a priceless treasure!

Elsewhere.

It was time to say goodbye.

Over the course of their journey, Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er had been thoroughly won over by Lin Qiu.

No matter what Soul Beast they encountered, Lin Qiu didn't even need to lift a finger. A single glance or a wisp of aura was enough to send the creatures fleeing as if they'd seen their ancestors.

That overwhelming sense of security made the two young women, whose hearts had just begun to stir with romance, secretly fall for him.

"Brother Lin Qiu, we have to go..."

Shui Yue'er gazed at Lin Qiu reluctantly, her eyes reddening.

"Mm. Take care. If you get the chance, come visit me in Spirit City."

Lin Qiu spoke warmly.

Shui Yue'er suddenly gathered her courage, rose onto her tiptoes, and quickly pecked Lin Qiu on the left cheek.

"That's your thank-you gift! Don't you dare refuse!"

With that, she blushed and ducked behind her older sister.

Seeing her younger sister's bold move, Shui Bing'er blushed to the roots of her hair too.

She hesitated for a moment, then looked at the handsome young man and steeled herself. She stepped forward and gently pressed a kiss to Lin Qiu's right cheek.

The touch was cool and soft, carrying the faint fragrance of snow lotus.

"公子林, this... this is my thank-you gift too. Please don't forget us."

With that, the sisters didn't dare look at Hu Liena. They clasped hands, faces flushed, and hurried away.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort rang out beside him.

Hu Liena stamped her foot in anger. Her fox ears stood upright, and her face was full of hurt and jealousy.

"Oh, so you dare do that right in front of me! Those shameless women!"

Lin Qiu touched his cheek and watched the sisters disappear into the distance, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

He had certainly gained a lot on this trip.

Not only had he obtained the Supreme Bone, but he had also acquired the Kunpeng Precious Technique.

At that very moment, he could clearly feel the previously nonexistent bone in his chest radiating warmth, continuously sending golden energy through his limbs and body.

The Supreme Bone was fusing with him.

Its power was transforming his body from every angle and strengthening his bloodline.

And it seemed that an incredibly fearsome technique was taking shape within the bone.

Lin Qiu was filled with anticipation.

With just his physical body and the power of the Supreme Bone, he could probably no longer find a single opponent among the younger generation on Douluo Continent.

Tang San, the Shrek Seven Devils—none of them were fit to carry his shoes.

"Let's go, Nana. We should head back too."

Lin Qiu took Hu Liena's hand as she sulked and reassuringly squeezed her palm.

Hu Liena's anger immediately melted away, and she obediently let him lead her by the hand.

Back at Spirit Hall.

The moment he stepped into the rear hall of Pope Palace, a fragrant breeze rushed toward him.

"Qiu'er!"

Bibi Dong didn't bother with the dignity expected of a pope. She hurried forward and pulled Lin Qiu tightly into her arms.

Her soft, voluptuous body pressed close to his, and he could even feel her heart trembling faintly.

"I'm back, aren't I? I'm not a child anymore. You're going to make people laugh at us."

Lin Qiu let her hold him, helpless, the distinctive mature fragrance of Bibi Dong lingering around his nose.

"Who would dare laugh?"

Bibi Dong released him and swept her phoenix eyes over the room, menace in her gaze. After confirming there were no attendants around, she put on an expression as gentle as water.

She led Lin Qiu to the broad couch and cradled his face in her slender hands, examining him closely as though he were a priceless treasure.