The Recruitment Plan!

After all, she and Qian Renxue had only recently rekindled their close relationship, and as a mother, her feelings for Qian Renxue were still quite intense.

"We agreed that she would come to visit often, but lately you've been busy with your cultivation, and I've been preoccupied with the trivial matters of the Godly Trial, so I've neglected her."

Bibi Dong paused for a moment, then gently placed her hand on Lin Xia's shoulder, her tone conveying comfort and promise.

"Okay, I'll contact someone to call her over right away."

Before she finished speaking, Bibi Dong's figure faded and disappeared silently, like ink spreading in water. The Pope himself had no need for lengthy formalities.

Lin Xia was the only one left in the courtyard.

He walked to the table and sat down, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the warm, smooth Ruyi Treasure Bag at his waist, his thoughts already drifting far away.

The crimson-gold veins of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and its heart-pulsating, cockscomb-like structure seem to be right before my eyes.

He repeatedly imagined the scene of Sister Xue'er absorbing it in his mind—the holy Six-Winged Angel bathed in the supreme yang flame, shining brightly... The corners of his mouth unconsciously curved into an expectant smile.

Time passed quietly. After less than five minutes, a barely perceptible ripple spread through the space, Bibi Dong's figure re-emerged in the room, her breathing steady, as if she had never left.

"Alright."

She looked at Lin Xia's eyes, which lit up instantly, and said gently.

"The message has been sent to her. Your sister Xue'er said she'll be coming over tonight."

Bibi Dong specifically emphasized "nighttime," clearly taking into account the sensitivity of Qian Renxue's current disguise as "Xue Qinghe," and the need to avoid being seen during the day.

Lin Xia's face broke into a big smile.

"Great! I'll give her the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower when she arrives!"

Lin Xia patted the Hundred Treasure Pouch, full of confidence.

"Sister Xue'er's Angel Spirit will definitely reach even greater heights!"

Seeing her disciple's joyful expression, Bibi Dong's smile deepened, but it also contained a hint of barely Frisk inquiry.

She gracefully sat down on the Sandalwood Chair beside her, her jade-like fingers lightly tapping the armrest, and asked:

"After giving the Immortal Herb to Xue'er, what are your plans next, Xiao Xia? It's time to put the third Soul Ring on the agenda."

When serious matters were mentioned, Lin Xia immediately stopped smiling, and her face turned serious.

He walked up to Bibi Dong and clearly stated his thoughts.

"Master, I have indeed been considering my third Soul Ring. Based on the characteristics and development direction of my Martial Soul, I'm afraid I won't find the most suitable Soul Beast in Sunset Forest. The target Soul Beast is most likely only found in the core area of Star Dou Forest."

"Therefore, I plan to set off for the Star Dou Forest after Sister Xue'er has finished absorbing the immortal Immortal Herb and I'm sure she's alright."

Lin Xia paused, her eyes flashing with a thoughtfulness beyond her years.

"Acquiring Soul Ring is the primary task. But what comes after that!"

Lin Xia changed the subject, a hint of slyness in her voice, "I'd like to 'study' at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy for a while longer."

Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow.

"Learning? With your current knowledge and abilities, the courses here are probably too superficial for you."

She knew her students well; they would never actually follow the prescribed schedule for lessons.

Lin Xia chuckled and said frankly:

"Master is wise! Learning is just an excuse; the real goal is to achieve it."

Lin Xia lowered her voice, her tone carrying a hint of secret excitement.

"I want to try and see if I can 'trick' Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling into joining our Spirit Hall!"

"What?"

Even with Bibi Dong's composure, the corner of her mouth twitched involuntarily upon hearing those two names.

She looked at her young disciple, who seemed to take it all for granted, and was momentarily speechless.

Princess Ning Rongrong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

Ye Lingling, the sole inheritor of the Nine Heart Begonia!

Behind these two names lies a behemoth, one of the Upper Three Sects, and the most elite and rarest healing-type Martial Soul inheritance on the continent!

Their sensitive identities, special status, and the immense difficulty in recruiting them are simply unimaginable.

This is a hundred times more difficult than recruiting a Dugu Bo or Dugu Yan who have no real foundation!

How could that old fox Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, possibly let go of his precious daughter and the future pillar of the sect?

As the only surviving member of the Nine Heart Begonia family, Ye Lingling's family would never easily allow her to join a sensitive force like the Spirit Hall.

"Nonsense!"

Bibi Dong instinctively wanted to rebuke Lin Xia for having such unrealistic ideas.

But just as she was about to speak, a scene flashed through Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well mind— Dugu Yan's otherworldly Medusa form and the undisguised, possessive gaze she gave Lin Xia.

There was also Dugu Bo's almost devout gratitude and awe towards Lin Xia after breaking through to the Titled Douluo.

This disciple, who was only seven years old, seemed to possess an indescribable magic.

He could offer his life essence to Dugu Yan at the critical moment of life and death; he could use miraculous methods to solve the deadly Toxic that had plagued Poison Douluo for his entire life; he could see through the essence of Immortal Herb at a glance and distribute them precisely; and he could even make the proud and unruly Dugu Yan undergo a mythical evolution, after which she would become subservient to him, even defying him, the Pope...

Bibi Dong's gaze fell on Lin Xia's face, which still had baby fat but whose eyes were incredibly clear and determined.

Those eyes held clarity, wisdom, and a courage far beyond that of ordinary people, and even more so, an irresistible attraction.

'Charm... it's undeniable...'

Bibi Dong sighed helplessly and swallowed back the rebuke.

She felt a warmth in her heart when she recalled Lin Xia's unwavering "Of course it's you," but then she was stung by Dugu Yan's Taunt gaze, and a sense of annoyance quietly rose within her.

Bibi Dong rubbed her temples, her tone complex, carrying a hint of resigned teasing and an almost Frisk doting affection:

"You little rascal... you're getting bolder and bolder. Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling... ha, this is no less difficult than letting your Ivysaur evolve again."

Bibi Dong looked at Lin Xia, but there was no real denial in the depths of her purple eyes. Instead, there was a kind of scrutiny and hidden expectation, as if to say, "I want to see what miracles you can create."

"Tell me, how do you plan to 'deceive' us? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is not like Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi is not someone to be trifled with."

Seeing that her master didn't directly object but instead inquired with interest, Lin Xia's spirits lifted even more.

Lin Xia leaned closer, lowered her voice, and began to explain in detail her "strategy plan" based on her observations and reflections over the past period.

"Master, although Ning Rongrong is the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and seems to be showered with love, she is actually very rebellious and lonely inside."

Lin Xia Analytic.

"She Covet and friends, but is troubled by the respect shown to her by the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, and cannot find true friends. This is our starting point!"

A glint of wisdom shone in Lin Xia's eyes.

"I can start with the 'possibility' of Martial Soul Evolution. Take Dugu Yan as an example—from a flawed Jade Phosphorous Serpent Soul Master to Medusa with mythical bloodline, what a transformation that is!"

"Such vivid examples are an irresistible Captivate for any aspiring Soul Master."

"Although the evolutionary path of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda will inevitably be different, the concept of 'evolution' itself is enough to plant a seed in her heart."