Bibi Dong's Heart is Troubled, Entering Spirit Hall

The two stayed together for a long time, and it wasn't until the sun was about to set that Ban Shu finally left Bibi Dong's embrace with great reluctance.

"Oh, that's right, Sister Dong'er. Tomorrow I'm heading to Spirit Hall to study with my teacher, so I might not have much time to be with you in the future."

Ban Shu stood up, straightened his clothes, and said to Bibi Dong.

Upon hearing this, the light in Bibi Dong's eyes dimmed for a moment, then she curled the corners of her lips and forced a smile.

"That's only natural. Little Ban, you've become the Pope's personal disciple, so you'll definitely be very busy. It's only right that you wouldn't have time for a small fry like me..."

Seeing Bibi Dong's undisguised disappointment, Ban Shu suddenly laughed: "I was just teasing you, Sister Dong'er."

"I've already asked the teacher, and he agreed to let you come to Spirit Hall with me. We can study together and improve together."

As he spoke, Ban Shu raised his hand and gently stroked her cheek under Bibi Dong's puzzled gaze: "How could I ever leave you behind?"

"..."

Caught off guard by Ban Shu's sudden flirtation, Bibi Dong's cheeks flushed instantly, but she immediately realized she had been tricked by this little brat.

"Fine! You actually dare to tease your sister!"

Bibi Dong immediately reached out with her "evil" hands, unceremoniously pinching Ban Shu's little face and pulling it from side to side: "I'll teach you to make fun of me!"

"Ah! It hurts! I was wrong, Sister, I was wrong!"

Ban Shu struggled to get up and escape, but after all, he was just a child who had just awakened his spirit; he was no match for Bibi Dong, who was already an official Spirit Master with her first spirit ring.

Before long, he was pinned to her lap, unable to move.

The two played around for a while until they were both panting and exhausted, at which point they finally stopped.

Seizing the opportunity, Ban Shu bolted, escaping from Bibi Dong's clutches.

"Sister Dong'er, I'm going back to pack my things first. See you tomorrow at Spirit Academy!"

Watching Ban Shu's retreating figure as he scrambled away, Bibi Dong suddenly smiled: "That little rascal."

Taking a deep breath, Bibi Dong patted her slightly flushed cheeks and began to mutter to herself: "I actually got flirted with by a six-year-old brat? Honestly..."

The next day, in his room, Ban Shu was packing his luggage.

In truth, there wasn't much to pack, just some everyday clothes. Ban Shu spent a few minutes bundling them up, then turned and left the room.

Carrying his parcel, Ban Shu walked out of the orphanage.

Outside, a carriage had been waiting for a long time, and the driver was none other than the red-robed bishop from yesterday, Li Yan.

"Lord Bishop."

Ban Shu walked up and nodded politely in greeting.

Li Yan's expression was kind: "Little Ban Shu, no need to be so formal. My name is Li Yan; you can just call me Uncle Li."

"Understood, Uncle Li."

Ban Shu nodded: "You can just call me Xiao Ban. Regardless of anything else, I am the junior, so this is only proper."

"Very well, Xiao Ban."

Li Yan nodded with a smile, his favorable impression of the Pope's disciple increasing even further.

Approachable and neither servile nor overbearing—this child has the makings of a Titled Douluo!

"Alright, it's getting late. Get in quickly; we shouldn't keep the Pope waiting too long." Li Yan opened the carriage door for Ban Shu.

"Yes, of course."

Ban Shu nodded and stepped into the carriage. At that moment, he turned his head to take one last look at the orphanage that had taken him in for six years.

From now on, I will definitely become the strongest in this world, I swear it!

After making the silent vow in his heart, Ban Shu boarded the carriage.

"Hold on tight!"

With that, Li Yan whipped the horses, speeding toward Spirit Hall.

"Oh, Uncle Li."

Ban Shu lifted the curtain: "Could we stop by Spirit Academy? My sister, Bibi Dong, is coming to Spirit Hall with us. The teacher has already agreed."

"No problem!"

Li Yan immediately changed course, heading toward Spirit Academy.

This carriage was Qian Xunji's personal vehicle; not only was it incredibly fast, but it was also equipped with a spirit tool to stabilize the ride, making it very comfortable.

The fact that he used this carriage to pick him up showed just how much he valued him. If he hadn't been tied up with official business, he would have come in person.

Upon arriving at Spirit Academy, everything became simple with Li Yan, a red-robed bishop, present.

When the academy dean saw that the visitor was a bishop, he immediately became exceptionally respectful. He handled Li Yan's requests personally, not daring to show the slightest negligence.

Under normal circumstances, students of Spirit Hall were not allowed to come and go as they pleased, but as it happened, Li Yan and Ban Shu were the rules.

With the Pope's token in Ban Shu's hand, the dean naturally dared not be remiss and prepared to receive them with the highest honors.

Ban Shu refused, however; he was here to wait for someone, not to enjoy himself.

"Xiao Ban, everything is settled. We can leave from here."

Li Yan exited the academy and spoke to Ban Shu, who was standing by the carriage.

"Alright, Uncle Li."

Ban Shu nodded and waited quietly beside the carriage.

Before long, a graceful figure slowly walked out of the school gate. Seeing this, Ban Shu couldn't help but smile and wave his hand.

"Sister Dong'er, I'm over here!"

Bibi Dong immediately quickened her pace, skipping over to Ban Shu's side and opening her arms. "Xiao Ban, I'm ready!"

"Sister Dong'er, where is your luggage?"

Ban Shu looked left and right, finding nothing by Bibi Dong's side, and felt a bit puzzled.

"Oh, I lived in the academy dormitory. I didn't have anything valuable, so I'll just buy some toiletries later."

"That's fine, then."

Ban Shu nodded and pointed toward Li Yan. "This is Cardinal Li Yan. You can just call him Uncle Li."

"Got it!"

Bibi Dong couldn't wait to pull Ban Shu into the carriage, then poked her head out to smile at Li Yan. "Uncle Li, we're ready!"

"Mm."

Seeing such energetic children, a smile appeared on Li Yan's face involuntarily as he nodded and boarded the carriage.

"Giddy up!"

The carriage moved quickly, and before long, they had arrived inside Spirit City.

Bibi Dong was curious about everything around her, looking out from time to time with eyes full of wonder.

Ban Shu, however, had no such emotional fluctuations; he sat quietly, contemplating his future path.

Since he had awakened the Divine Steed Ban, he would certainly follow the path of a power attack type, and the soul skills he obtained would most likely be those specific abilities.

"Peerless Under Heaven."

Ban Shu looked up, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. Just thinking about that skill made him feel a surge of excitement.

When the time came, he would let the natives of Douluo witness what it meant to be invincible!

"We've arrived."

While he was lost in thought, Li Yan had already entered Spirit Hall. With the Pope's oral decree, their path was completely unobstructed.

"This place is truly magnificent."

Bibi Dong, who had arrived by carriage, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as she looked at the towering, ornate Spirit Hall before her.

"Indeed."

Even Ban Shu felt a sense of awe. Spirit Hall was truly wealthy and imposing; the decorations, the palace—tsk, they were really rich.

"I cannot follow you any further from here. The Pope wishes to meet you both privately. Just follow this path straight ahead, and you will reach the Pope Palace."

As Li Yan spoke, he lifted the curtain and gestured for the two of them to get off. "As for your luggage, rest assured, I will be waiting for you here."

"Many thanks, Uncle Li."

Ban Shu pulled Bibi Dong off the carriage, nodded gratefully to Li Yan, and after exchanging a glance with Bibi Dong, they began to walk forward.