Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at Han Xing, then at Bibi Dong.
At last, he understood why Han Xing had been bold enough to ask Bibi Dong to take him as her disciple.
As everyone knew, ever since history had begun to be recorded,
those with Twin Martial Souls had generally been able to cultivate only one Martial Soul at a time.
Any Soul Master who cultivated two Martial Souls would end up exploding and dying.
Yet throughout countless years of history, there had been one exception, someone who had successfully cultivated Twin Martial Souls all the way to Titled Douluo.
And that exceptional Soul Master was none other than the Pope Bibi Dong before them.
"Twin Martial Souls and innate full Soul Power, with two top-tier Martial Souls. No wonder you dared to ask me to take you as my disciple," Chrysanthemum Douluo said with a sigh.
In his eyes, Han Xing was practically Bibi Dong's perfect successor.
The same innate full Soul Power, the same Twin Martial Souls, and both were top-tier Martial Souls.
If Bibi Dong didn't take Han Xing in, there would have to be something wrong with her head.
Sure enough, Bibi Dong looked just as surprised.
"You're actually the possessor of Twin Martial Souls!"
After her surprise, Bibi Dong's expression quickly turned serious. "How many people know about this?"
"At present, only Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo and Your Holiness know," Han Xing replied.
"You didn't tell anyone else in the Spirit Branch Hall?" Bibi Dong stared at Han Xing.
"I don't think it would be a good thing for them to learn about my Second Martial Soul," Han Xing said, shaking his head.
"Quite right. For them, learning something like this really wouldn't be a good thing." Bibi Dong nodded approvingly.
Although there was something a little crazy at her core, there was no denying that Bibi Dong was very capable when she was thinking clearly.
After learning that Han Xing had Twin Martial Souls,
she immediately put aside her aversion and even began thinking of how to keep the secret.
Bibi Dong looked at Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"Your Holiness, rest assured. I won't tell anyone, including Old Ghost," Chrysanthemum Douluo promised.
"Good. I trust you." Bibi Dong nodded, then said to Han Xing,
"This matter must never be exposed. Until you break through to Titled Douluo, only the three of us may know."
"Only I know how to cultivate Twin Martial Souls. Since you have them, I'll take you on as my disciple."
At that, Han Xing immediately bowed. "Greetings, Teacher!"
Bibi Dong said gently, "There's no need for such formalities. Now that you're my disciple, you don't have to be so particular."
"However, even though you've become my disciple, I won't give you too many privileges."
"You'll still attend the Spirit High-Level Soul Master Academy. Only after you graduate and pass my test will I confer the title of Saint Son upon you."
"Rest assured, Teacher. I won't disappoint you," Han Xing said, nodding.
Bibi Dong gave no reply, simply watching Han Xing.
A moment later, a jade pendant suddenly appeared in her hand.
"The quality of your Storage Soul Tool doesn't seem very good. This is a rare Storage Soul Tool."
"Each of the three pieces of jade on this pendant has twenty meters of storage space. Consider it my gift to you for becoming my disciple."
With that, Bibi Dong descended from the papal throne and personally handed the pendant to Han Xing.
"Work hard at your cultivation. I have high hopes for you."
"My token is inside the pendant. If you ever have questions, you can come see me with it."
"Until then, I won't tell many people that you're my disciple."
"Yes!" Han Xing nodded.
To him, the status of a Pope's disciple wasn't all that useful within Spirit City.
Its main value lay beyond Spirit City.
With the status of the Pope's disciple, he would find it easier to earn the trust of Spirit Hall's upper echelons when carrying out certain plans.
"All right, Yue Guan, take him down and arrange a place for him to stay," Bibi Dong said, waving her hand.
"You've been traveling for days. You should find somewhere to settle in properly."
Han Xing and Chrysanthemum Douluo bowed and left at once.
Once the two had disappeared completely from the Pope Palace, Bibi Dong's expression changed immediately.
Her feelings toward Han Xing were strange. She both loathed him and wanted to win him over.
Fortunately, that aversion wasn't strong.
It was mainly because the aura Han Xing displayed when his Golden Crow Martial Soul possessed him was too similar to that of an Angel Spirit.
Both were so bright... so sacred.
The only difference was that Han Xing carried a greater sense of searing heat than an angel.
"Ah."
With a soft sigh, Bibi Dong returned to her seat and began handling her duties.
Meanwhile,
as soon as they left the Pope Palace, Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately looked at Han Xing with a stern face.
"You little rascal. I never thought you'd been hiding something so important from me."
"It's just that this matter is too serious, Senior," Han Xing said with an embarrassed smile.
"And besides, only Your Holiness can help me deal with Twin Martial Souls."
At that, Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression finally eased.
After two days together, he had developed a decent impression of the boy before him.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have warned Han Xing before they reached the Pope Palace.
And Han Xing was right. At present, no one but Bibi Dong had any way to deal with Twin Martial Souls.
"Senior, I wanted to ask: after I enter the Spirit High-Level Soul Master Academy, will I still be able to leave Spirit City?" Han Xing asked pointedly.
"What, are you already homesick?" Chrysanthemum Douluo asked in confusion.
"That doesn't seem right. You don't strike me as someone who can't adapt to a new environment."
"It's not that I'm homesick. I just want some time to go out and take care of a few things," Han Xing said, shaking his head.
"I see. But you don't need to worry," Chrysanthemum Douluo explained.
"Although the Spirit Academy is strict, it still has summer and winter breaks."
"If you want to go out, there'll be plenty of time. You're not in a hurry, are you?"
"Then that's fine. I'm not in a hurry," Han Xing said, shaking his head.
What he wanted to do outside was make plans regarding the Immortal Herbs, but it was still too early.
Going to Heaven Dou City at this point wouldn't do him much good.
Rather than simply obtaining the Immortal Herbs, he craved the chance to appear on the scene.
So he needed to make sure that the Protagonist Group, led by Tang San, had already reached Heaven Dou City by the time he went to Sunset Forest nearby.
"You look like something's on your mind. Want me to go with you?" Chrysanthemum Douluo asked casually.
"Would you?" Han Xing's eyes lit up.
He didn't know anything about Immortal Herbs, so having Chrysanthemum Douluo, who did, go with him would be perfect.
"Wait, you actually want me to go with you?" Chrysanthemum Douluo said, taken aback.
"Don't worry, Senior. The place I want to visit would benefit you, too," Han Xing said with a smile.
"I just haven't finished looking into it yet. Once I've confirmed the situation, we can set out together."
At that, Chrysanthemum Douluo gave him a noncommittal reply.
"Fine. If that's the case, I'll go with you when the time comes."