Hu Liena Is So Beautiful! Perfect for My Son!

Rumors had long circulated throughout Spirit Hall that the current Pope, Bibi Dong, once had an old flame named Yu Xiaogang.

That was why a worthless Level 29 like Yu Xiaogang had been given the chance to become an honorary elder of Spirit Hall, though he had little presence within it.

With such rumors lingering around, coupled with Yu Xiaogang's special status, most people in Spirit Hall believed them.

Especially the Title Douluo of the Elder Council. They had already been in Spirit Hall during Qian Xunji's tenure.

They knew better than anyone about Bibi Dong's former affection for Yu Xiaogang.

Yet no one had expected that, on this sudden day, the Pope would strip her old flame of his honorary elder position.

The elders even understood that Yu Xiaogang had earned the title of theoretical master of the Martial Soul world only because of Spirit Hall and Bibi Dong.

Otherwise, he would forever have remained an obscure piece of trash.

Such a sudden order sparked heated discussion among all the elders, along with all sorts of speculation.

Only Bibi Dong remained resolute. The other elders had never liked Yu Xiaogang anyway, so they chose to support her.

Yet the implications revealed by this matter gave people much to ponder.

There had only been one matter discussed at the meeting. After removing Yu Xiaogang from his elder position, Bibi Dong had also instructed the elders to gather Whale Rubber on a large scale, leaving them even more baffled.

After the meeting ended, the Title Douluo discussed it outside as they departed.

"Yue Guan, Old Ghost."

"You two spend more time around the Pope than usual. What has been going on with her lately?"

"It seems like the Pope often disappears without anyone knowing where she goes. And now she has even removed her old flame from his position?"

Demon Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo both instinctively asked about it.

Although no one cared about Yu Xiaogang's honorary elder position, the signal this matter sent was extremely unusual.

Upon hearing them, Yue Guan and Gui Mei were equally unable to make sense of it and began making wild guesses.

"How would I know what the Pope is thinking?"

"Maybe she simply doesn't like trash like Xiaogang anymore, so he won't keep using that position to swindle people."

"Then what does the Pope mean by making us gather Whale Rubber?" Demon Bear Douluo asked again.

After thinking for a moment, Yue Guan guessed, "What can Whale Rubber be used for? It's not like you don't know."

"I think... the Pope has abandoned Yu Xiaogang. Maybe she found some other man."

"Of course, Old Ghost was the one who guessed that and told me! If you have any questions, go ask Old Ghost!"

"Bullshit!" Gui Mei immediately cursed when he heard that. "Yue Guan, don't drag me into it when you're spreading dirty rumors about the Pope!"

"You said it yourself. I never mentioned it!"

"If there isn't someone else, then why would the Pope abandon Yu Xiaogang and buy Whale Rubber..."

"All I can say is that the Pope's strange symptoms have become increasingly obvious lately."

"Nothing bad is going to happen, is it..."

The Title Douluo discussed and speculated among themselves. Though they reached no useful conclusion, they sensed that something was amiss.

Perhaps the Pope's strange recent changes would also affect Spirit Hall's overall situation.

Each of the Title Douluo harbored their own thoughts, their emotions complicated...

Inside the Pope Palace.

Bibi Dong watched the Title Douluo leave after the meeting from afar. She could fully guess what rumors would arise from her instructions for them to gather Whale Rubber.

However, in order to conceal the effects of Whale Glue Body Tempering and keep outsiders from discovering it, she could not explain herself.

"None of that matters. Have outsiders not gossiped about me enough over the years?"

"The Whale Glue Body Tempering method was specially researched by Ye'er. It must never be leaked!"

"Ye'er wants to establish himself, so I must cultivate a faction for him. I never liked Spirit Hall to begin with."

"I have even long wanted to destroy Spirit Hall and wipe out the Angel Clan of the Qian Family!"

"Just in time, I can borrow Ye'er's strength and bide my time. Perhaps one day, I can replace Spirit Hall..."

"Therefore, cultivating a faction for Ye'er is the utmost priority."

Bibi Dong wanted to gather Whale Rubber entirely to train subordinates for her son's future.

Even if this order caused people to misunderstand her, she no longer cared in the slightest.

Destroying Spirit Hall someday and raising her son into a capable man—those were what truly mattered.

As for exactly how to cultivate this faction, Song Ye had his own ideas, and Bibi Dong likewise had to help him.

There were several geniuses in Spirit Hall. If they could be recruited under Song Ye, it would kill two birds with one stone.

Thinking of this, Bibi Dong murmured to herself.

"Among Spirit Hall's younger generation, only the three led by Hu Liena have decent talent."

"It would be best if I could draw them under Ye'er and make them his first batch of subordinates."

"Hu Liena in particular is my disciple. If she is qualified to become Ye'er's woman, she would be a suitable match..."

"My Ye'er has the bearing of a great emperor. Once he becomes king or emperor in the future, he will surely be surrounded by women. Rather than leave that position to an outsider, it would be better to let Hu Liena take first place."

"After all, she is one of my own people and can better assist Ye'er."

Even while speaking of building a faction, Bibi Dong had actually begun planning Song Ye's harem as well. She had no intention of letting the benefits fall into outsiders' hands.

With that in mind, Bibi Dong decided that after some time, she would bring Hu Liena to meet Song Ye. She also needed to think carefully about how she would explain her relationship with Song Ye to Hu Liena then...

Elsewhere.

Song Ye had no idea that after he exposed Yu Xiaogang's true nature, Bibi Dong had abandoned Yu Xiaogang because of it.

He knew even less that Bibi Dong had already begun preparing to build a faction for him and had even started finding women for him.

Song Ye was now wholly devoted to developing the Hand Crossbow.

Different types of arrows with varying effects, combined with firing and propulsion mechanisms made from special metals, could increase its power.

But unless it was perfect, he did not want to reveal it.

Moreover, Song Ye was also considering recruiting followers and forming an initial faction.

Thus, just like Bibi Dong, he barely slept the entire night. Both mother and son focused on their own serious work at the same time.

It was not until the next morning.

Song Ye further improved the Hand Crossbow's propulsion mechanism, while Bibi Dong took the chance to visit him again.

This time, Bibi Dong had specially brought some food as well, worried that Song Ye might not be taking proper care of himself while living alone.

"Mother, you're here?"

Song Ye casually put away all his weapons before going to greet his mother.

Whenever Bibi Dong saw her son, she naturally showed affection and gentleness. After setting down her things, she smiled.

"Ye'er, you're training again so early in the morning?"

"Mother brought you plenty of good food and daily necessities. You have ambition, but you still need to balance work and rest."

Hearing this, Song Ye was deeply moved and quickly invited Bibi Dong into the room to rest as well.

Ever since Song Ye awakened his Martial Soul, Bibi Dong had visited him more and more often, warming his heart.

The two chatted casually for a while before eventually getting to the important matter.

Bibi Dong took the initiative to say, "Ye'er, Mother told you that I will absolutely support your plan to establish yourself now."

"However, Mother is still part of Spirit Hall after all. I must retain my current position, and it would be good to use Spirit Hall's power to assist you."

"So, Mother thought that if you are to become king, you must first have an initial foundation. Therefore, I have already sent people everywhere to search for Whale Rubber, which can be used to cultivate talent for you in the future."

"Oh, right. Mother also has a piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue here. Would you like to consume and absorb it?"

As she spoke, Bibi Dong took out another fist-sized piece of Whale Rubber. She had only just ordered someone to find it.