Hu Liena Avoids Suspicion, The Taste of Betrayal

The falling out between Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo was not a matter of heartlessness or lack of loyalty!

It was because Bibi Dong had stopped acting like a decent human being first!

If Bibi Dong hadn't squeezed them so ruthlessly, the two would never have looked on with cold indifference when she lost her power.

From the loyalty Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo had shown toward Martial Soul Hall, it was clear that both were men of honor and integrity.

Had Bibi Dong treated them with respect and not gone mad, they would have been willing to contribute their strength to her cause, even if she were driven out of Martial Soul Hall.

But clearly, Bibi Dong was not the type to care for her subordinates.

In Bibi Dong's eyes, only Yu Xiaogang, Hu Liena, and a few others were worth caring about.

The rest were nothing more than tools.

This inevitably led to her confidants, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, harboring deep-seated resentment.

Hu Liena felt a bitter taste in her heart.

Bibi Dong was her teacher.

In their daily lives, Bibi Dong had always taken great care of Hu Liena.

She had raised and treated her exactly as if she were her own daughter.

Now that Bibi Dong had lost her power and been driven out of Martial Soul Hall, Hu Liena desperately wanted to do something for her.

Yet, Hu Liena had not expected that Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo would draw a clear line between themselves and Bibi Dong.

These two had once been Bibi Dong's most capable lieutenants.

If even Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo held such a cold attitude, then it was even less likely that anyone else in Martial Soul Hall would associate with her.

"Grandpa Chrysanthemum, Grandpa Ghost, do you really intend to sever ties with Teacher?"

"Teacher is all alone now and is in dire need of your support."

Hu Liena's tone was filled with pleading.

She had neither the qualification nor the standing to reproach the two.

She knew that Bibi Dong had indeed been somewhat harsh in her daily conduct.

Moreover, both Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo had always been exceptionally kind to her, doting on her as if she were their own granddaughter.

For either reason, Hu Liena could not bring herself to blame them.

But she hoped that, for the sake of their past history, they would support Bibi Dong as much as they could!

"Nana, a word of advice: you are now a candidate for the Saintess of Martial Soul Hall."

"If you wish to maintain your eligibility for the position in the future, you must distance yourself from Bibi Dong."

"Otherwise, you will find yourself implicated as well."

Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo had said all they intended to say.

After offering these words of warning, they turned and left.

Although they did not know what grievances existed between Bibi Dong and Qian Xunji, the fact that she had been expelled from Martial Soul Hall suggested she must have committed some grave error.

If Qian Xunji had returned and Bibi Dong had simply returned the position of Pope to him, there would have been no need to banish her from Martial Soul Hall.

One had to remember that Bibi Dong was a level 99 Limit Douluo.

A powerhouse of that caliber would be highly valued by any faction.

The fact that she was ruthlessly driven out of Martial Soul Hall meant there was surely some unknown secret behind it.

Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo had no desire to dig deeper.

But they knew that if they continued to associate with Bibi Dong, they would certainly incur the displeasure of Qian Xunji.

Qian Xunji was the current Pope of Martial Soul Hall.

Their duty was to pledge their loyalty to him and ensure his favor.

As a candidate for Saintess, Hu Liena should be even more mindful of her words and actions.

Otherwise, the position of Saintess she so craved would remain forever out of her reach.

Listening to the warning from Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, Hu Liena turned pale, feeling utterly at a loss.

The title of Saintess of Martial Soul Hall was an supreme honor.

The word "Saintess" represented not only power and status, but also the glory of one's ancestors.

As a standout of the younger generation, Hu Liena had always made pursuing the position of Saintess her goal!

If she were to lose her chance at the position simply because of her association with Bibi Dong...

Hu Liena feared she would be left with a lifelong regret.

But Hu Liena could not be ungrateful.

After a fierce internal struggle, Hu Liena decided to reduce the frequency of her meetings with Bibi Dong in the future.

This way, she would neither sever her master-disciple relationship with Bibi Dong nor risk being discovered by Qian Xunji.

Arriving at Bibi Dong's residence...

Hu Liena hung her head in dejection and recounted the attitude of Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, who had drawn a clear line between themselves and Bibi Dong.

Overnight, Bibi Dong had fallen from her position as the noble Pope.

The tools she once looked down upon had now become existences far beyond her reach.

Let alone continuing to command them, Bibi Dong no longer even possessed the qualifications to see Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo.

The elders of the Martial Soul Hall were not people one could see just because they wanted to.

"A bunch of bastards!"

"Truly, when a tiger falls to the plains, it is bullied by dogs."

"I have only lost power for a moment, and these lackeys dare to look down on me like this."

Bibi Dong was incensed, smashing the table to pieces with an angry slap.

She never imagined that Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo would be so pragmatic.

If it weren't for the fact that her grand plan to become a god still required the use of these tools, Bibi Dong would likely have been unable to resist killing them outright.

Even without her status as Pope, she was still a level 99 Limit Douluo.

The strong cannot be insulted; by what right did Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo dare to show her no respect?

"Teacher, please calm your anger!"

"You must not be impulsive."

"If you make a move within the Martial Soul Hall, the current Pope will certainly not let you off."

Hu Liena hurriedly urged Bibi Dong to stay calm.

She knew her teacher's temperament all too well.

Once Bibi Dong went mad, she acted with absolutely no regard for the consequences.

If Bibi Dong were to storm the Elder Hall in a fit of rage, the high-level officials led by Qian Xunji would definitely make her pay a heavy price.

Perhaps even Qian Daoliu, that god-like powerhouse, would step in to suppress her.

The dignity of the Martial Soul Hall could not be challenged.

Hu Liena did not want to watch Bibi Dong do something foolish.

Listening to Hu Liena's persuasion, Bibi Dong gradually calmed down.

What Hu Liena said made sense.

Now was not the time to settle scores.

Bibi Dong kept this debt in her heart for now.

When the opportunity arose in the future, she would settle the account with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.

The urgent priority now was to endure.

Without the assistance of the Martial Soul Hall, Bibi Dong's plan to hunt a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast would have to be abandoned.

After all, with her strength alone, success was impossible.

Bibi Dong's current power was restricted and could not be fully unleashed.

But fortunately, the emergence of the Arena Tournament provided her with a new line of thinking.

Starting from the Arena Tournament, Bibi Dong might have a chance to obtain a great opportunity.

"Nana, you should go back first."

"While I am away, remember to cultivate diligently."

"If you have any questions you need to ask, you can come to me."

Bibi Dong began to re-plan her future.

Her previous arrangements would all have to be overturned.

Hu Liena rose to leave.

As she was leaving, Hu Liena looked guilty and said, "Teacher, I am afraid I will not be able to come here often to pay my respects to you in the future."

"If you have any instructions, you can send someone to notify me."

"As long as it is within my power, I will certainly strive to fulfill them for you."

Hu Liena's words were like a sharp blade, piercing deep into the heart of Bibi Dong!

She could hear it clearly; Hu Liena was trying to distance herself.

In this moment, Bibi Dong finally understood the taste of betrayal.