Bibi Dong, the Overprotective Mother!

Bibi Dong's voice suddenly rose, filled with shock and almost overflowing rage.

The next moment, her figure appeared in front of Lin Xia as if by teleportation. Her fair hand, with an irresistible force, grabbed Lin Xia's arm tightly and pulled him away from the direction of the Cold Jade Platform.

The powerful force caused Lin Xia to stumble, but he did not resist. He simply raised his head and met Bibi Dong's gaze.

In that gaze, there was no longer any trace of the Pope's majesty and aloofness, only an almost out-of-control, naked worry and lingering fear.

Bibi Dong's delicate brows furrowed, her beautiful face pale with anxiety, and a strong maternal protective instinct surged deep within her purple eyes.

"Xiao Xia!"

Bibi Dong's voice was rapid and panting, almost a growl.

"Don't listen to this old man! Are you crazy?! How could your body possibly withstand this?!"

Bibi Dong pointed at the two dark red pieces of Whale Rubber, her fingertips trembling slightly.

"Have you ever thought about it? The Soul Ring of Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is already the limit that only Soul King- level powerhouses dare to attempt to absorb!"

"This... this is a 30,000-year-old Evil Spirit Orca! A terrifying being of the deep-sea overlord level!"

"The Life Energy contained in its Whale Rubber is even more terrifying and harder to control than its Soul Ring!"

"You've only just absorbed a piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber. Your body's potential isn't fully stable yet, and your meridians and flesh are still in the adaptation period. Sheer Force absorbing this level of energy now is tantamount to Flash Fire yourself on fire! A slight mistake could result in your body exploding and dying!"

Bibi Dong spoke quickly and urgently, each word seeming to strike Lin Xia's heart.

Lin Xia instantly understood—it was Qian Renxue!

After leaving, the older sister immediately found her mother and told Bibi Dong about Qian Daoliu's plan to have her try absorbing Whale Rubber.

Upon learning of this news, Bibi Dong rushed over without hesitation, not even bothering to investigate how Qian Daoliu had brought her here so quickly.

Looking at Bibi Dong's face, filled with anxiety and an undeniable protectiveness, and at the undisguised concern in her eyes, Lin Xia felt as if her heart was illuminated by the warmest light, or gently touched by the Limber hand.

That concern, stemming from the "teacher," was so real and intense at that moment that it even transcended the boundaries between teacher and student.

Lin Xia's lips involuntarily curved upwards, revealing a warm smile that came from the heart and carried a comforting meaning.

"Yes, Grandpa! How could you do this!"

Qian Renxue's voice followed immediately, carrying obvious reproach and heartache.

Qian Renxue quickly walked to Lin Xia's side and stood with Bibi Dong, forming a protective stance, her gaze fixed intently on Qian Daoliu.

"How old is Xiao Xia? His Soul Power is only level 28! You want him to absorb the Whale Rubber of a 30,000-year-old Evil Spirit Orca? That's too dangerous! What if... what if he can't withstand that energy? Have you thought about the consequences?"

Qian Renxue's purple eyes were also filled with lingering fear; she was clearly quite frightened by this madness as well.

When questioned so bluntly by his beloved granddaughter, even Qian Daoliu, Peerless Douluo, showed a rare hint of embarrassment and helplessness on his face.

She sighed softly to herself, a sigh containing complex emotions—understanding of her concern for her granddaughter, insistence on her own judgment, and a strange, warm feeling of being disciplined by her family.

"Xue'er!"

Qian Daoliu's voice softened, carrying a calm strength, as he tried to soothe his agitated granddaughter.

"Don't you trust your grandfather? He's lived for so many years, would he do something he's not sure of?"

Qian Daoliu's gaze swept over Lin Xia, then looked at Bibi Dong, who was still tightly gripping Lin Xia's arm and had a "you better explain yourself" expression on her face, and finally landed on Qian Renxue, his tone carrying the absolute confidence of a level 99 peak expert.

"Xiao Xia's talent and physique far exceed your imagination. He was able to perfectly transform the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber before, and even used it to break through two levels and reach the Soul Ancestor level in his physique. This in itself proves his endurance and the special nature of his Martial Soul ability."

"Although this 30,000-year-old Whale Rubber is powerful, Grandpa did not want him to absorb it recklessly. I will protect him throughout the process, using my Soul Power to guide the violent energy and protect his heart meridians."

"Even... I mean even in the worst-case scenario, if he really can't absorb it, I'm absolutely confident that I can Sheer Force suppress and channel the raging energy within him the moment it explodes out of control, protecting him completely!"

"Xue'er, your grandpa is at least a level 99 Limit Douluo, serving Angel God and wielding the purest and most sacred power in the world. Don't you even have this much confidence?"

Qian Daoliu's words were calm yet contained a mountain-like weight, especially when he mentioned Angel God, and divine power. The confidence he exuded, stemming from faith and absolute strength, was enough to move anyone.

After hearing this, Qian Renxue's anger and worry subsided slightly, replaced by a hint of realization and embarrassment.

She was indeed too concerned to think clearly.

She knew best about her grandfather's strength, his control over Angel Divine Power, especially that pure, divine energy with powerful healing and protective effects.

With Grandpa there to protect us, the risk was indeed minimized.

Qian Renxue's fair cheeks flushed slightly, and she muttered something softly.

"... Well, you should have at least told us beforehand, it scared us to death..."

Her tone carried a hint of Charm, clearly indicating that she had accepted her grandfather's explanation.

However, Qian Renxue's silence did not mean that Bibi Dong immediately agreed.

Bibi Dong's grip on Lin Xia's arm remained firm; in fact, she tightened it even more.

Those deep purple eyes, like the sharpest Sword of Judgment, Infiltrator space and stared straight at Qian Daoliu's face, carrying an unprecedented solemnity and an undeniable Pressure.

"Grand Pontiff!"

Bibi Dong spoke, her voice regaining its Pope's cool indifference, but the concern was even more deeply hidden beneath her words.

"Are you sure? Are you absolutely certain that you can protect Xiao Xia from any irreversible damage in the moment the accident happens?"

"My disciple cannot afford the slightest mistake. You are aware of his potential, and his safety... is of paramount importance."

Bibi Dong spoke the last few words exceptionally slowly and clearly, carrying immense weight.

Hearing Bibi Dong finally speak to him again, and for Lin Xia's sake, a complex emotion flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes—a mixture of relief, emotion, and a touch of indescribable daze—as if he were seeing a young figure from many years ago, who had also worried about those close to him.

Faced with Bibi Dong's almost interrogative confirmation, Qian Daoliu did not hesitate at all.

He knew that this was not only about Lin Xia's safety, but also about the family bond he had so painstakingly rebuilt.

He couldn't let this fragile and precious warmth be shattered again by misunderstanding or risk.