A Beauty Bathes, Granting Hu Liena a New Mission

Inside the side hall of the Pope's Bedchamber, Bibi Dong finally managed to break free from Lin Tian's embrace. After carefully instructing the maids to take good care of the Holy Son, she turned and hurried away.

The recent tussle with Lin Tian on the bed had left her drenched in a light sweat, which felt quite uncomfortable.

Right now, there was only one thing on her mind: returning to her bedchamber to enjoy a relaxing bath.

The main hall of the Pope's Bedchamber, bathing area.

The room was brightly lit, with steam rising and water droplets condensing on the jade dome above, sparkling like diamonds.

In a decorative bronze incense burner, a pleasant scent of agarwood drifted through the air, permeating the entire Pope Palace and creating a refreshing, tranquil atmosphere.

Behind a tall, hollowed-out sandalwood screen, the sound of trickling water was constant. Rising heat, mingled with the fragrance of roses, filled the space. Through the gaps in the screen, one could vaguely glimpse a stunning beauty bathing in the pool.

As water splashed, a large expanse of her beautiful back was revealed, her skin as white and tender as snow, enough to leave anyone intoxicated.

The beauty bathing there was none other than Pope Bibi Dong, who had just returned from the side hall.

On a mahogany rack beside the pool, the Pope's robe was draped carelessly, and a pair of black silk stockings she had worn earlier were tossed to the side.

In the large pool filled with rose petals, the hot water, clear as nectar, submerged the Pope's chest, reaching all the way to her delicate collarbones.

Soaked in the bathwater, the vibrant rose petals released a delightful fragrance that was utterly mesmerizing.

The beauty in the pool rested for a moment before raising her fair, lotus-like arms. Her hands were as delicate as young shoots, her skin like snow, and her red lips glowed with a soft luster. She looked like a piece of mutton-fat jade, radiating an exotic sheen.

Bibi Dong cupped a handful of water and poured it over her collarbones; the droplets rolled off her skin, creating a crisp, rhythmic sound.

After bathing, the beautiful Pope grabbed a few rose petals, crushed them between her palms, and gently applied them to her swan-like neck, adding a touch of unique charm.

An incense stick's worth of time later, the beautiful Pope slowly rose from the pool. Her snow-white skin appeared even more radiant under the light of the jade lamps.

Hu Liena, who had been waiting by the side, hurriedly stepped forward to offer a fresh bathrobe. With a wave of her arm, the robe flew onto Bibi Dong, wrapping around her delicate frame.

After briefly drying her hair, Bibi Dong sat down at her private vanity, her long, shapely legs still damp from the bath.

"Teacher, let me help you with your hair."

Hu Liena approached cautiously, leaned toward the Pope's ear, and asked softly.

"If that is the case, then I shall trouble you, Nana."

Bibi Dong nodded and gestured for Hu Liena to begin. As her other personal disciple, Bibi Dong was quite fond of her.

Not only was she allowed to enter the Pope Palace at will, but she was also permitted access to the bathing pool and the large mahogany bed where the Pope slept.

"Teacher, you are so beautiful."

As Hu Liena combed through her teacher's hair, she couldn't help but offer praise.

"Nana, stop teasing your teacher! I am old and faded; how could I still be beautiful?"

Flustered by Hu Liena's words, Bibi Dong's face flushed slightly. Faced with her disciple's teasing, she found herself at a loss for how to respond.

"Teacher, you aren't old. In my eyes, you are the most beautiful person in the entire Douluo Continent! You are far more beautiful than those imperial concubines and consorts!"

Hu Liena looked up at Bibi Dong, her small face filled with sincerity.

"Why do you think I am more beautiful than them? You haven't even seen them!"

Bibi Dong reached up to wipe a water droplet from her neck, looking at Hu Liena with a hint of confusion.

Hadn't Nana been training at the Spirit Academy all this time? How could she have possibly seen those concubines?

"Teacher, I really have seen them. It was at the Spirit Awakening Ceremony not long ago. Both the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the Star Dou Imperial Family brought their consorts and concubines along. After I finished my soul power training that day, I snuck out and happened to see them from the viewing stand!"

"Teacher, I'm sorry, I let you down!"

At this, a look of guilt appeared on Hu Liena's face. She had promised her teacher she would focus on her soul power training, yet she had snuck out anyway.

"Nana, you are someone I value. I push you to train hard because I have high hopes for your future. By doing this, you aren't letting me down—you are letting yourself down!"

Bibi Dong looked at Hu Liena, a flicker of annoyance in her rose-colored eyes.

She had taken Hu Liena as a disciple with the intention of having her inherit the position of Saintess of Spirit Hall. But now that Lin Tian had inherited the title of Holy Son, Hu Liena was to be groomed as his right hand.

Facing the many enemies surrounding Spirit Hall, Hu Liena needed to cultivate her soul power diligently and strive to become a Titled Douluo as soon as possible to protect the Holy Son.

"Nana, you are my most cherished disciple. I demand that you become a Titled Douluo as quickly as possible to safeguard the Holy Son."

Hearing this, a flash of disappointment crossed Hu Liena's eyes, but she quickly composed herself.

"Teacher, I have already reached the three-ring Soul Grandmaster realm. In time, I will surely become a Titled Douluo and bring honor to you!"

Hu Liena held her head high, speaking with firm conviction to Pope Bibi Dong.

"Good child, I believe in you!"

Bibi Dong felt a certain sense of guilt toward Hu Liena.

After all, she had initially intended to make her the Saintess of Spirit Hall, but ever since Lin Tian arrived, her entire focus had been occupied by the young boy.

It was precisely because of this that Bibi Dong was so exceptionally lenient with her.

"Nana, I believe in you. In time, you will surely be the greatest pride of our Spirit Hall!"

After finishing her grooming, Bibi Dong reached out and gently stroked Hu Liena's head.

"Hurry back to your chambers and get some sleep. You need to rise early for cultivation tomorrow, so don't waste any more time."

"Yes, Teacher."

Hu Liena nodded, then bowed and retreated.

At this moment, inside the vast Pope Palace, she was left alone once again.

Bibi Dong looked at the stunning beauty in the vanity mirror, a trace of melancholy involuntarily appearing on her face. Even if she were the most beautiful woman in the world, so what?

With no one to admire her, she could only pity her own reflection!

Occupying the high position of Pope of the Spirit Hall, who around her did not fear her papal authority? Only that little fellow, Lin Tian, had always clung to her side.

That little guy even dreamed of being intimate with her in his sleep...

Looking at it this way, she still possessed some charm after all!