Qian Daoliu Arrives!

The vast and boundless ocean of Spirit Bone still radiates a breathtakingly brilliant light, and the viscous Soul Power in the air seems to still be humming.

Lin Xia and Bibi Dong stood before a Bone Mountain that they had "looted" and which was now much shorter, their hearts still pounding.

The two of them were covered in bulging Storage Soul Tool —the small one around Lin Xia's waist was already deformed from being stuffed in, and the spare storage bracelet given to her by Bibi Dong on her wrist was even more heavy.

Bibi Dong's magnificent purplish-black gemstone main storage ring had also lost its usual luster and appeared unusually "full," clearly indicating that its internal space had been pushed to its limit.

As the wave of ecstasy subsided, a powerful, almost agonizing sense of regret and resentment surged up like an icy tide.

Lin Xia looked down at the Storage Soul Tool he could barely hold, then looked up at the still overwhelming, mountain-like treasure trove of Spirit Bone around him—top-grade arm bones shimmering with the light of ice and fire, mysterious skulls flowing with spatial ripples, and fragments of dark gold torso bones as heavy as mountains... So many radiant and powerful Spirit Bone were within his reach, yet he couldn't take them away due to spatial limitations.

He felt like a beggar holding a golden bowl standing in front of a mountain of gold. He had endless wealth before him, but could only take a small handful. The heart-wrenching regret almost suffocated him.

He subconsciously rubbed the heavy bracelet on his wrist, wishing he could stretch it ten times larger.

Bibi Dong's feelings were more complex.

As the Pope, she was well aware of the value of these Spirit Bones; any one of them falling into the wrong hands would be enough to cause a stir on the continent.

When she swept through the area, she used her keen senses as Peak Douluo to Lock-On the most powerful and top-quality Spirit Bone, especially a few rare items that were close to 100,000 years old and had unique attributes.

Even so, faced with this boundless sea of bones, she still felt like a child picking up seashells, missing too many pearls from the deep sea.

Her fingertips unconsciously brushed against the storage ring, a barely Frisk trace of regret flashing deep in her purple eyes.

The Pope's reason told her that greed was futile, but the Soul Master's innate greed was screaming wildly.

Why not bring more Storage Soul Tool?

Why doesn't the Spirit Hall's treasury contain a giant Space Soul Tool large enough to hold a small mountain?

The master and apprentice remained silent, and a strong sense of regret, like "entering a treasure mountain and returning empty-handed," filled the air. Even Ivysaur seemed to sense its master's disappointment, as the Four-Colored Light Wheel on its back dimmed and its vines drooped listlessly.

Floating in mid-air, elegant and composed like an observer, Bi Ji took in the wonderful array of regrets, resentments, and even a Sisi remorse on the faces of the master and disciple.

Her exquisite lips, and that gentle, poised smile, seemed to deepen slightly, carrying an air of all-knowing serenity.

"You two."

Bi Ji's voice, like a spring breeze across a lake, broke the silence that was interwoven with the light of the Spirit Bone and feelings of regret.

"Do you feel that this storage device... is a bit insufficient?"

Lin Xia and Bibi Dong looked up at her at the same time, their eyes filled with complex emotions, a slight surprise at being interrupted, but more so with embarrassment at having their thoughts exposed and a hint of anticipation.

Bi Ji landed gracefully, her silver skirt spotless, her emerald eyes gleaming with wisdom and compassion, her tone as relaxed as if discussing the weather.

"There's no need to feel regret, much less be upset."

She gracefully raised her hand, pointing to the still vast and boundless Sea of Spirit Bone.

"The gates to the 'Emerald Vault' are not open only for today. The Master has made a promise, it is a long-term permit. These Spirit Bone piled up here are, to us, nothing more than... 'old things' waiting to be disposed of."

She paused, her gaze lingering on Lin Xia for a moment with an air of indulgent approval, before turning to Bibi Dong with the respect due to a powerful figure.

"What you take today, no matter how much, is just the beginning. Once you refine and absorb these Spirit Bones, making them your own and further enhancing your strength..."

Bi Ji's smile was like a blooming emerald flower, while her words were like heavenly hymns, clearly reaching the ears of the master and disciple:

"You may come to me again at any time. Whenever you need me, I will reopen the doors of the 'Emerald Vault' for you to choose from."

Boom!

It was as if a thunderclap had exploded in my mind, or as if a spring of sweet water had flowed into a dried-up riverbed!

Lin Xia's eyes instantly lit up like stars, and the disappointment and regret on her face vanished, replaced by a huge, unbelievable ecstasy.

Can we come again?

Unlimited attempts?

This is simply... simply more wonderful than giving him a bunch of Spirit Bone!

This means that an inexhaustible and top-tier resource pool will always be open to him!

His breathing quickened again, and his eyes were filled with unprecedented fervent gratitude as he looked at Bi Ji.

Bibi Dong's tightly furrowed brows suddenly relaxed, and a sharp light flashed in her purple eyes!

Even with her unwavering resolve, she was deeply moved by Bi Ji's seemingly casual yet incredibly weighty promise.

This is not just support for Lin Xia, but also an unspeakable gesture of goodwill and access to resources towards her, the Pope of the Spirit Hall!

The deeper meaning behind this stirred her emotions, instantly banishing her previous regrets. She nodded slightly, her voice carrying a barely Frisk hint of excitement.

"The Spirit Hall will remember Senior Bi Ji's words."

This address of "senior" came from the bottom of my heart.

The interlude involving the Spirit Bone, under this commitment to "sustainable development," came to a near-perfect end.

The atmosphere among the three became subtly more harmonious because of this "shared secret" and the prospect of "long-term cooperation."

Seeing that the two had calmed down, Bi Ji's gentle smile remained unchanged, as if she had only accomplished a trivial task. She changed the subject, her tone still serene, but she brought up another important matter that had almost been forgotten:

"By the way, gentlemen, your Grand Pontiff from the Spirit Hall... seems to have arrived at the outer area of Lake of Life. Judging by the time, he should have been waiting for quite some time."

"The Grand Pontiff? Master Qian Daoliu?"

Lin Xia was taken aback, then suddenly remembered their original purpose for this trip—to solve the problem of Pollution Source!

Previously, I was shocked by the grief of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, stunned by Gu Yuena's earth-shattering plan, and knocked unconscious by the Spirit Bone Treasure Vault, so I actually put this important matter out of my mind!

Bibi Dong's eyes sharpened, and she instantly regained her composure and majesty as the Pope.

She looked at Bi Ji and said in a deep voice:

"Thank you for your guidance, senior. The pollution issue remains unresolved and should not be delayed any longer. Please lead the way, senior, so we can see the Grand Pontiff."

Bi Ji nodded slightly.

"Please come with me."