Surveillance Secret

Martial Soul City, Martial Soul Hall.

The solemn and silent Pope Palace was incredibly still.

As the massive stone doors at the entrance closed, the sunlight spilling across the floor was gradually blocked by the shutting stone.

"Boom—"

As the dull sound of the doors closing echoed for the last time within the Pope Palace, the entire hall became so quiet that even a falling needle could be heard.

High upon the throne.

Bibi Dong leaned lazily against the papal throne, one hand supporting her cheek, her alluring phoenix eyes narrowed slightly as she looked down at the youth kneeling on one knee.

Her slender, jade-like legs, barely concealed by the noble papal robe, were crossed elegantly.

The snow-white insteps were accentuated by the wicker design of her high heels, making them look flawless, while the tips of the heels glinted with a cold light.

This gave her exquisite feet an air of cold, stunning beauty.

"A year and a half ago, you graduated from Martial Soul Hall Academy by skipping grades. This time, you have come to join the Martial Soul Team and become the new leader of the Golden Generation."

Her cold, stunning voice rippled through the quiet Pope Palace like the beautiful melody of a zither.

"With your strength, you no longer need those so-called trials; you only need to integrate and harmonize with the team."

"After all these years, it is time for you to make an appearance before the public."

Back then, because of his martial soul, Lin Chuan was not favored by Qian Daoliu.

The Innate Full Soul Power of Qian Renxue only served to make Lin Chuan seem ordinary among geniuses.

But Bibi Dong had quietly taken Lin Chuan into the Pope Palace.

On the surface, he was the disciple of Ghost, which stopped the old fogies in the Worship Hall from prying.

In reality, being a disciple was just a title.

She never skimped on his cultivation resources.

She indulged him with moderation, and his public profile remained low.

Very few people knew that Lin Chuan had reached the Soul Emperor realm at fifteen.

The continent currently only knew of his reputation for having Innate Full Soul Power.

Because he was not initially bestowed the title of "Holy Son" of the Martial Soul Hall.

To this day, the world has yet to realize the birth of a peerless genius.

Looking at Lin Chuan, the more Bibi Dong looked, the more satisfied she became.

With a light wave of her delicate fingertips, a crystal-like black Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone floated in the air.

The surface of the soul bone shimmered with a faint purple hue, and white, thread-like lines traced across its sides and top, outlining its majestic form.

The next second, guided by soul power, the soul bone flew toward Lin Chuan.

"As a reward for breaking through to Soul Emperor at the tender age of fifteen, this is a 74,000-year-old Nether Demon Tiger left leg bone, which complements your Dark Demon Evil God Tiger soul ring and martial soul."

Lin Chuan did not act coy or overly polite; this soul bone was perfect for him.

It didn't occupy his reserved slots, and besides, it was a high-grade 74,000-year-old soul bone.

If only there were more Popes as selfless, wealthy, and generous as this!

"Many thanks for the reward, Your Holiness."

Bibi Dong accepted the homage calmly and waved her jade hand:

"You may go."

"Remember to find Na'er; she often comes to me asking about you."

Lin Chuan bowed quickly and turned to leave.

His robes rippled with his movement, like a butterfly dancing lightly, easily hidden within the shadows.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man.

The black brocade robe accentuated Lin Chuan's tall stature, broad shoulders, and narrow waist.

Adorned with subtle gold-braided patterns, his styled long hair flowed loose, giving him an elegant and easygoing temperament.

His pitch-black hair fell loosely, the tips naturally voluminous, making his otherwise delicate features appear more defined, his brows and eyes as sharp as if carved, with a hidden edge at the corners of his eyes.

At a glance, he was just a refined youth, but upon closer inspection, one would suddenly realize his handsome brilliance.

Seeing the current Lin Chuan, Bibi Dong couldn't help but sigh:

The attraction of a youth, under the inadvertent glances and gazes of a young girl, always radiates a fatal temptation!!

Not to mention his talent, he was truly good-looking and possessed a steady personality.

"No wonder he could make Nana lose her heart."

Not until Lin Chuan's figure had completely vanished did Bibi Dong reopen her beautiful eyes, issuing a command into the quiet Pope Palace.

After Lin Chuan entered the Capital of Slaughter, those who had been secretly protecting and monitoring him were ordered to cease their activities.

Now that he has returned, she can continue to protect him.

Those who protected him in the shadows before were too weak.

Now that he is about to appear in the public eye, guarding against assassinations from hostile forces is of paramount importance.

Incidentally, she also intends to uncover the mysteries surrounding Lin Chuan.

Why is his physique so powerful that he can absorb soul rings far exceeding normal limits time and time again?

Although the limit of a soul ring depends on one's physical endurance, it should not exceed the standard by such a margin.

Is it due to his martial soul, or some other circumstance?

The people who monitored him in the past could not bring back a single shred of information.

When she becomes interested in someone, the thing she is most curious about is their secrets.

Lin Chuan claimed his martial soul was special himself, regardless of whether he was spouting nonsense or telling the truth.

From the moment she personally sensed that he was hiding secrets, she decided to get to the bottom of it.

While Bibi Dong was still deep in thought, the stone door was pushed open.

A woman with shoulder-length purple hair walked in from outside with elegant strides.

The woman was dressed in black leather, her figure tall and curvaceous, exuding an alluring and sexy aura.

"Greetings, Pope."

After bowing respectfully, the woman waited in confusion for what was to come.

Bibi Dong remained lazily leaning against the papal throne, legs crossed, and said in a flat tone:

"Ling Yuan, don't you quite like going out to see the scenery?"

"There happens to be a mission this time that will allow you to go out and have a good stroll."

Bibi Dong's words made Ling Yuan's eyes light up.

She did indeed like to see the outside world, but she could not stand being slighted, and her temper was volatile.

If she couldn't win an argument, she would use her strength to smash the other person's mouth!

As a result, every time she went out in the past, she would cause a stir, meaning she usually couldn't go out much unless there was a mission.

Staying in Martial Soul Hall to cultivate every day was driving her mad.

Not only was her cultivation speed slow with no progress, but now she didn't even have the heart to cultivate!

She had been stuck at the level 89 Soul Douluo stage, just one step away from becoming a Titled Douluo.

Perhaps she should go see the outside world and use a breakthrough in her state of mind to drive the improvement of her soul power.

But wanting to go out and being unable to change her personality and temper were two different things.

She couldn't defy Bibi Dong's orders, but going out on her own would be agonizing.

"I don't know what mission the Pope wishes to assign, but I will certainly complete it perfectly."

Bibi Dong said calmly:

"I want you to protect Lin Chuan in the shadows and, incidentally, monitor his every move."

Ling Yuan was stunned, her beautiful eyes blinking.

She began to search her mind for the name Lin Chuan.

She didn't have much of an impression of this name; he was likely an insignificant person.

"This..."

"May I ask, Pope, who is Lin Chuan?"

Finding that Ling Yuan did not remember Lin Chuan, Bibi Dong felt both surprised and satisfied.

Doesn't this just go to show that in these nine years, everyone has forgotten that genius with Innate Full Soul Power?

Even if they met, they wouldn't know he possessed Innate Full Soul Power.

Thinking about how Lin Chuan would soon appear before the public, Bibi Dong reminded her:

"Nine years ago, that genius with Innate Full Soul Power who joined Martial Soul Hall."

When Lin Chuan first joined Martial Soul Hall, he was kept hidden within the organization.

Very few people knew his information.

Even powerhouses like Ling Yuan only knew that a child with Innate Full Soul Power had joined nine years ago.

When they first met, she had even held him.

His face was clean and chubby.

His pair of bright, large eyes were deep and calm, carrying a level of indifference and composure unlike a normal child.

Back then, she had truly thought the child was a puppet; he was too cold and steady, possessing a sense of maturity beyond his years.

If it weren't for the fact that he would blush when teased, which she found amusing, she might have just taken one look and left.

At Bibi Dong's reminder, Ling Yuan finally recalled the person named Lin Chuan.

She immediately declared that there would be no problem!

She would absolutely not expose herself, remaining hidden in the shadows to monitor whether the other party had any secrets, and she would certainly not botch this mission.

After Bibi Dong gave her a solemn charge, Ling Yuan finally left the Pope Palace, her figure transforming into a streak of light as she flew toward a certain location within Martial Soul Hall.

To think that nine years have already passed; that little guy must have grown up by now.

Let me see if he's handsome, and if he's still the same as he was before.