Just Turned Twelve

As far as Li Pu could remember, there was only one person in Spirit Hall whose home was filled with birdsong and flowers: that flower-loving Titled Douluo. It wouldn't be strange for his home to have a Botanical Garden. Perhaps Li Pu could even wash away the grime of the mortal world there after leaving Slaughter City.

"Okay."

Just as they were imagining the future, a voice interrupted them.

"The Saintess is out!"

Not far from them, three figures stood waiting quietly. They seemed to have been there for quite some time.

The entire leftmost figure shimmered with an illusory radiance, but no one could make out his features.

The other man on the right had skin as delicate as a baby's. His strikingly beautiful appearance gave people a peculiar impression; without the Adam's apple on his neck, no one would have thought he was a man.

Clearly, these two were Spirit Hall's formidable Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.

The one in the middle wore brilliant gold and a golden crown. Though his back was turned to them, it was easy enough to guess who he was.

Qian Xunji.

The three of them had waited here, which showed how much they valued her.

Li Pu could clearly sense Bibi Dong's mood changing. Her killing intent was practically on the verge of exploding into something tangible.

Generally speaking, unless something greatly upset her, it wouldn't trigger the killing intent in her heart.

At that moment, even after Li Pu's training had taught her not to give in to the urge to attack at will just because she was in Slaughter City—and to avoid falling into a killing frenzy so she could keep a clear head—

Now, simply encountering someone from the Secret Chamber had made her erupt.

"Bibi Dong, get a hold of yourself!"

Someone's reminder made Bibi Dong realize what was happening. She had almost fallen into a killing frenzy just now. She hadn't been able to control herself.

It was as though all her training in Slaughter City had gone to waste.

Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo also noticed Li Pu's presence. One of them said to Qian Xunji, "Your Holiness the Pope, the Saintess not only completed her trial but also successfully obtained the Divine Slaughter's Domain. However, there's a man with her. It seems they came out together."

Qian Xunji had been delighted at first. But when he heard that his precious disciple had come out with a man, his expression barely changed, though his hand clenched tighter and his face darkened.

Even so, he maintained his outwardly noble and dignified bearing.

He turned around with a smile and asked with concern,

"Dong'er, these past two years must have been hard on you."

Bibi Dong forced a smile. "It was all right. Thank you for your concern, Teacher."

If this weren't the wrong time, Bibi Dong would have wanted to kill Qian Xunji right then and there.

Qian Xunji's gaze fell on Li Pu. His pale, childish face showed he was young, though he already had the beginnings of a handsome face. He would surely grow into a very handsome man.

He asked, "Congratulations to you as well, my friend, on obtaining the Divine Slaughter's Domain. May I ask which family you belong to? My disciple has you to thank for looking after her."

Was he asking about Li Pu's origins so he could make a move against him? No organization would spare a potential enemy; in the comics, the rules were even harsher. Qian Daoliu specifically killed powerful enemies who posed a serious threat to Spirit Hall and refused to submit to it.

Just as Li Pu was about to answer, Bibi Dong spoke first. "He's a friend I met in Slaughter City."

"Saintess, don't you remember that friendships aren't allowed in Slaughter City?" Chrysanthemum Douluo said, keeping a wary eye on Li Pu.

"He was born in Slaughter City, and he just turned twelve today. I was able to complete Hell Road so easily thanks to him," Bibi Dong explained.

Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, along with Qian Xunji, were stunned.

Born in Slaughter City, twelve years old, and completed Hell Road?

Not one of the three Peerless Douluo could do that!

And at that age, he was probably setting a new record in Slaughter City's entire history.

At his age, he was either a prodigy or a menace!

Could he be the heir to Slaughter City?

The King of Slaughter's son?

That was Qian Xunji's first impression of Li Pu.

"Don't get the wrong idea about who he is. He's just an ordinary child born in Slaughter City," Bibi Dong said.

Qian Xunji continued to size up Li Pu, unable to understand how a child could be strong enough to fight his way out of a city of tens of thousands.

Li Pu chuckled. "How about I show you what I can do?"

The three of them were curious, too. If a child could fight his way out of Slaughter City, his Martial Soul had to be formidable, right?

Li Pu held out his hand. A Soul Ring, yellow with a hint of purple, appeared, and he slowly summoned a bun!

"I Have a Big Meat Bun!"

The three of them stared, dumbfounded.

They had imagined all sorts of top-tier Martial Souls, but they hadn't considered an auxiliary-type Martial Soul—much less one like a bun that could only be eaten for support.

Could an auxiliary Martial Soul like that really fight its way out of Slaughter City?

What a joke.

"Do you have a second Martial Soul?"

Qian Xunji assumed as much. How could a food-type Martial Soul like a bun be so outrageous? How could it survive in a place like Slaughter City, where lives were as insignificant as ants?

How could that be possible?

Impossible. Absolutely impossible!

He had to have another Martial Soul, just like his beloved disciple, Bibi Dong.

Li Pu grinned crookedly. "Then why don't you test me?"

He abruptly hurled the Bun Bomb in his hand straight at Qian Xunji!

Qian Xunji didn't dare take it lightly. He could sense the Divine Slaughter's Domain on the bun. Though it looked perfectly ordinary, his instincts told him it was extremely dangerous!

He raised a hand to block it and had already put up a defensive barrier.

The moment the Bun Bomb touched Qian Xunji, it exploded with a world-shaking blast, sending the nearby birds fleeing in fright.

Qian Xunji felt as though his entire hand had nearly been shattered. The blast had broken through his defenses. There was no way that kind of destructive force could have come from a First Soul Ring.

Blood was now pouring from his hand.

Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo were aghast. One of them shouted angrily, "How dare you attack His Holiness the Pope!"

"You two, stop!"

"If you dare touch him, you'll have me to answer to!"

Bibi Dong stood in front of Li Pu, her killing intent blazing. Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo could only stop.

"Stand down."

Qian Xunji acted as if he didn't care. As Soul Power surged through him, the wound on his hand visibly healed.

The Angel Martial Soul was truly terrifying. It wielded not only the most sacred power, the most extreme flame, and the brightest light, but also the power of healing.

"Not bad. No wonder you managed to fight your way out of Slaughter City at such a young age. So you have such an outrageous Martial Soul. What's your name?"

"My name's Li Pu," Li Pu replied naturally.

Qian Xunji and Chrysanthemum Douluo stared wide-eyed. You really are called Li Pu?

An outrageous food-type Martial Soul and an outrageous name. They didn't know what to say.

"That name really does suit you."