Bibi Dong: You think I'm a sick cat just because I don't roar like a tiger!

Qian Daoliu, that old bastard, was definitely hiding selfish motives.

Sending Lin Tian to Suotuo City to investigate Tang Hao's whereabouts was most likely just an excuse to arrange a meeting with that wretch Qian Renxue. What a sly old fox!

Bibi Dong's rose-red eyes fixed on Qian Daoliu before her. Frost covered her peerlessly beautiful face as the pressure belonging to the Pope of Spirit Hall flooded the entire Pope Palace.

The elders and Platinum Bishops in the hall all felt a chill settle over them. It seemed the previous rumor was true.

The Pope already had someone in her heart, and the man who had plucked that flower was Lin Tian, whom she had picked up from the back mountain of Spirit Hall more than ten years ago.

Though everyone knew this perfectly well, no one dared to spread it around.

After all, the Pope's [Eternal Wound] soul skill was no joke.

"Grand Elder, from the sound of it, are you determined to send Lin Tian to Suotuo City?"

Bibi Dong tightened her grip around the Pope Scepter, then rose from the papal throne with a swish.

Damn it, if a tiger didn't show its claws, people really would mistake it for a sick cat!

"I believe Your Holiness has misunderstood. Xiongshi and Azure Luan, the two worshippers, are guarding Suotuo City. Even if Tang Hao truly harbors ill intentions, it would be difficult for him to harm anyone under their watch. Besides, I have already decided to leave seclusion. If I detect any unusual activity there, I will be the first to arrive. I will never allow the Holy Son to suffer even the slightest harm!"

"As the Holy Son of Spirit Hall, he needs to travel around Douluo Continent and see more of it."

"Only by truly integrating into the world of Soul Masters can he become stronger!"

Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back, his golden eyes likewise fixed on Bibi Dong.

Lin Tian possessed exceptional talent and aptitude, and he was also the Dao Protector chosen by the Angel God. If he could be brought together with Xiao Xue, they would surely carry forward the bloodline of the Angel Clan.

Such an outstanding young man—he had to create an opportunity for the two of them.

Even if he could not make this blockhead Lin Tian change his mind now, Qian Daoliu believed that as long as he let this fellow meet his precious granddaughter, she would definitely win him over!

They were both beautiful women. He refused to believe his granddaughter was less charming than Bibi Dong!

After they spent some time together, that brat Lin Tian would definitely lose himself in his precious granddaughter's long legs.

When that time came, he would pass on every bit of the Worship Hall's cultivation resources that he had treasured for years to this little brat. Then Lin Tian would surely throw in his lot with the Worship Hall completely and make a clean break with that woman.

Bibi Dong had more or less guessed what Qian Daoliu intended to do. Sending Lin Tian to Suotuo City to investigate Tang Hao's whereabouts was a pretense; secretly playing matchmaker so Qian Renxue could meet him was the real purpose!

At that thought, Bibi Dong frowned and was about to flare up.

But the moment she raised her hand, Lin Tian stopped her.

No matter how strong Bibi Dong was, she was still no match for Qian Daoliu. If the two truly fell out, no one could stand against Qian Daoliu's power as a level 99 Titled Douluo!

It would be better to consider this matter carefully.

With that in mind, Lin Tian first bowed to Qian Daoliu, then spoke.

"Grand Elder, you are right. Since I have been appointed the Holy Son of Spirit Hall, I should become more familiar with the affairs of Douluo Continent. Tang Hao is an enemy of Spirit Hall, and he truly needs to be brought to justice! This represents Spirit Hall's determination never to tolerate evil, and it will also broaden my horizons. It is indeed a good thing!"

"Thank you for your guidance, Grand Elder. I will make some preparations and depart at once."

Lin Tian's words greatly pleased Qian Daoliu.

This fellow truly was worthy of the Angel God's blessing—he was smart!

He had already understood what Qian Daoliu meant.

That was good. It would save Lin Tian from holding a grudge against him later, thinking he had deliberately broken him and Bibi Dong apart.

"Good lad. I'll await your good news."

Qian Daoliu nodded. After his golden eyes swept over Lin Tian, he transformed into a streak of golden light and vanished from the Pope Palace.

Bibi Dong's expression darkened. Though she understood that Lin Tian had said those things for her sake, she still could not accept him obeying Qian Daoliu's command and going to Suotuo City to investigate Tang Hao's whereabouts.

Tang Hao was no pushover. His Soul Power was formidable, and he possessed the Clear Sky Sect's secret techniques. If a fight truly broke out, Lin Tian would definitely be caught up in it.

What was that little bastard thinking?! Did he really want to leave her that badly?

After everyone else left the hall, Bibi Dong kept Lin Tian—the one she both loved and hated—behind.

Even the two elders Ghost and Chrysanthemum, whom Bibi Dong had always regarded as her right-hand men, were dismissed with a wave of the Pope's hand.

Now, within the empty Pope Palace, Bibi Dong's eyes reddened as she looked at Lin Tian with resentment in her heart.

"Lin Tian, tell Mother. Why did you agree to go to Suotuo City with Qian Daoliu? Aren't you afraid Tang Hao will ambush you?"

Perhaps because she was too angry, Bibi Dong stood to one side with puffed cheeks, her ample chest trembling without end.

Lin Tian said nothing. He merely looked into Bibi Dong's eyes and walked toward her step by step.

"Why are you coming to me now?! Wasn't Qian Daoliu always the only one in your eyes?!"

Watching the young man before her close in step by step, the peerlessly beautiful Pope, who had been brimming with anger just moments ago, suddenly felt the urge to flee.

But before she could rise, the handsome youth pulled her into his arms and breathed hotly beside her ear.

"Mother, please believe me. I will never betray Spirit Hall, and I will never betray you!"

Hearing Lin Tian's resolute words, Bibi Dong curled up in his embrace, taking in as much of his youthful masculine presence as she could.

Though she was reluctant beyond measure, Bibi Dong still chose to let go for Lin Tian's sake, so that he could have a better future.

If he wished to become a true powerhouse, he had to go out and gain experience.

Only in this way could he earn the trust of the soul masters within Spirit Hall.

"Don't worry, Mother. No matter how long I roam outside, you will always have a place in my heart."

After speaking, Lin Tian placed his Pope mother back onto the papal throne from his arms, then lowered his head and kissed her...

The reason Lin Tian had agreed to Qian Daoliu's terms in front of everyone was simply because he wanted to prove that Her Holiness the Pope had not misjudged him.

He, Lin Tian, was the genuine Holy Son of Spirit Hall.

"Mom, I'll be leaving Spirit Hall shortly. I want to..."

Since he was about to leave Spirit Hall, he might as well savor the sweet peach properly before he went!

Inside the Worship Hall, Qian Daoliu, who had just returned from the Pope Palace, prayed solemnly before the statue of the Angel God.

He, too, felt quite reluctant to let Lin Tian leave Spirit Hall.

But this was the only way to separate Bibi Dong from Lin Tian, so he had no choice but to do it.

As the head of the Angel Clan, his duty was to restore the Angel Clan to its former glory. As for the means, naturally, any method would do!

Besides, the Angel God would not mind his actions anyway. He just had to do it!