Good Boy, Keep It Up~

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Qian Daoliu turned into a streak of golden light and disappeared outside the Pope's Bedchamber.

"Lin Tian, you can let go of Mom now. The Grand Elder has left. No one's going to take you away from me anymore!"

Bibi Dong looked down at Lin Tian, who was clinging to her thigh, and gently tapped his little head to let him know he could release her.

At last, deeply reluctant, Lin Tian let go of the Pope's beautiful leg he had been hugging.

How could that old geezer Qian Daoliu understand what it felt like to wrap your arms around a beautiful leg?

The smooth skin beneath that gauzy skirt was simply delightful!

"Lin Tian, now that you've successfully awakened your Martial Soul, you'll have to work hard at cultivating starting tomorrow. Since you have Innate Full Soul Power, I'll take you to Star Dou Forest to hunt for a Soul Ring in three days."

Bibi Dong crouched down, gazing at Lin Tian's tender little face with affection.

For some reason, whenever Bibi Dong looked at Lin Tian's face, her heart raced, and she felt an urge to pull him into her arms.

But she knew perfectly well that her top priority now was to raise Lin Tian's Soul Power Level as much as possible and give him some means of protecting himself.

On Douluo Continent, every sect feared geniuses.

If their rival sects found an opportunity, Lin Tian would surely be doomed.

After all, no one wanted to see a genius emerge from an enemy sect.

At the thought of this, Bibi Dong's pretty face grew tense again.

Not knowing why his Pope Mother was worried, Lin Tian could only open his tender arms and hug the lovely woman before him. His voice firm, he said:

"Pope Mother, please don't worry. I'll work hard to cultivate my Soul Power and strive to become a Titled Douluo in the shortest time possible."

This child really hadn't been doted on for nothing. He even knew to comfort her!

When Bibi Dong heard Lin Tian's comforting words, she immediately drew him into her arms. Her rose-red eyes were filled with approval.

"Good boy, Mom believes in you. You can do it! Tonight, you can stay and sleep in Mom's chambers!"

As Bibi Dong said this, blushes spread across her handsome face, making her look just like a ripe red apple.

As time passed, word that Lin Tian had awakened Twin Spider Emperor Spirits began to spread across Douluo Continent.

Even beggars in the most obscure corners of the streets had heard that Spirit Hall had gained a genius disciple: Twin Martial Souls, Innate Full Soul Power, and a talent so incredible it was frightening.

Looking at the chipped bowls in their hands and the broken sticks they leaned on, the beggars couldn't help but lament how unfair fate was.

Comparisons were enough to make a man furious.

Other people awakened top-tier Martial Souls and had Innate Full Soul Power. They had awakened broken bowls, broken sticks, and huge stomachs—hardly anything to brag about!

Meanwhile, in the Pope's Bedchamber at Spirit Hall.

Lin Tian sat cross-legged on the redwood bed, gathering Soul Power. Beside the bed, Bibi Dong wore a purple gauzy dress and watched the young boy with a smile.

She reclined on her side, resting her chin on her right hand. A lock of wine-red hair fell across her cheek, and her long, shapely legs lay one over the other. Her pale jade feet glimmered in the lamplight.

Away from the papal throne and without her jade scepter, Bibi Dong had shed her queenly air. Now she exuded the distinct allure of a mature woman.

"Lin Tian, tomorrow I'll be taking you to Star Dou Forest to hunt for a Soul Ring. I've noticed you've been reading books about Martial Soul Theory lately. Is there a particular Martial Soul you want?"

"Don't be shy. Tell me, and I'll help you decide! If you've done your research, I'll take your wishes into account."

Lin Tian thought for a moment, then spoke.

"Mother, I want to make the Bee Poison King Spider my First Soul Ring. I read in the books at the Library Pavilion that the Soul Skill this Soul Beast provides can add a neurotoxin to your slashes. It's incredibly powerful!"

"Oh? There are Soul Beasts like that in Star Dou Forest?"

Bibi Dong had never imagined that Lin Tian, a mere six-year-old child, could be so clever.

He had actually found the First Soul Ring he wanted for his Soul-Eater Spider Emperor in the books at the Library Pavilion. That was impressive!

"Mother, the books say this Soul Beast likes to live in damp places. Tomorrow, we should look around places with water. We might find them easily."

Listening to the child's methodical analysis, Bibi Dong's beautiful face lit up with delight.

No wonder he was a heaven-sent cutie. With this boy helping her, wiping out the Angel Clan might not be so difficult after all!

"All right. Since you've made up your mind, tomorrow we'll hunt the Bee Poison King Spider. It's getting late, so you should rest too."

Bibi Dong looked at Lin Tian with some concern. Ever since he'd said he would work hard to grow stronger and protect her, he'd been diligently cultivating his Soul Power.

His serious attitude made even Bibi Dong, who had seen countless geniuses, admire him.

"Mother, you should sleep first. I'll cultivate a little longer."

Faced with the Pope Mother's invitation to sleep, Lin Tian chose to refuse.

They were going to Star Dou Forest to hunt Soul Beasts tomorrow. He wanted to temper his body a little more so that, after the Soul Hunt, he could absorb the Soul Beast's Soul Ring more easily.

"Lin Tian, go back to your room and rest. Soul Hunting is hard work for newcomers like you. You need to keep your strength and spirit up!"

"Listen to Mom and get some rest!"

Seeing that Bibi Dong was getting upset, Lin Tian reluctantly climbed down from His Holiness's redwood bed, his face full of disappointment.

He'd thought that since the Pope Mother had seen how hard he was working, she would surely let him stay and rest. In the end, he'd just been too full of himself!

Perhaps she couldn't bear to see Lin Tian so disappointed. Bibi Dong stood up and gave him a hug, then pressed her red lips beside his ear and whispered:

"You little rascal, don't think Mom doesn't know what you're plotting! You absolutely cannot spend the night in my redwood bed until you become a Soul King! That's my condition. Can you do it?"

Though he was reluctant in every way, Lin Tian could only nod helplessly. It seemed that his hopes of spending the night in his mother's bed wouldn't come true anytime soon.

Still, this was probably for the best. He could use this time to settle down and improve his strength.

Who knew? Perhaps before long, he'd advance to become a Five-Ring Soul King.

"Okay, Mother. I'll work hard at cultivating and strive to become a Soul King as soon as possible!"

Lin Tian nodded respectfully to Bibi Dong, then started back toward his side hall to rest.

Just as he turned to leave, a warm, moist kiss landed on his forehead.

"Good boy, this is Mom's reward for you! Keep it up~"