The beautiful girl's expression changed dramatically. She hurriedly retreated.
Though she had no idea how powerful the dark-red sword qi was, its fierce, murderous aura made her wary.
But the killing sword qi came too fast. She had only taken one step back when it was already right in front of her.
Seeing this, the beautiful girl could no longer afford to retreat. She hurriedly dodged to the right.
The killing sword qi flashed past her left shoulder and struck the stone wall nearby, leaving a faint sword mark.
The beautiful girl glanced back at the mark on the wall. Her alluring eyes narrowed slightly, and she sucked in a sharp breath.
What incredible power.
If that had struck her, she probably would have lost her entire arm.
Just then, she felt a chill on her left shoulder.
Her left shoulder strap had suddenly snapped, baring her entire shoulder.
Chu Hao gazed at the alluring sight before him, his expression as cold as ever, with a glint of icy light in his eyes.
The beautiful girl frowned.
She hadn't expected the boy before her, who looked shorter than she was, to have such a cold gaze and such ruthless methods!
Watching the scene unfold, Bibi Dong's pupils contracted slightly, her eyes gleaming.
Form Sword with Qi!
To have mastered such an extraordinary technique at such a young age—
Incredible!
It seemed she really had found a treasure.
"Chu Hao, you went too far just now. This is your big sister, Nana."
"And you, Nana. How could you attack him for no reason?"
"What if something had gone wrong?"
Bibi Dong first chided Chu Hao, then beckoned the beautiful girl over. Her tone also carried a hint of reproach.
That's right—the beautiful girl before Chu Hao was Bibi Dong's beloved disciple, Hu Liena.
" Hee-hee-hee, Teacher, I know I was wrong."
Hu Liena casually tied her broken shoulder strap back together and came over with a grin.
"You're always like this."
"Come, let me introduce you."
"Nana, this is my new disciple, Chu Hao."
"Chu Hao, this is your big sister Nana, and also my disciple."
"You two should get along from now on."
"Nana, especially you. You're the older sister, so you need to act like one. Don't go fooling around."
Bibi Dong shook her head helplessly as she introduced them, reminding Hu Liena to take responsibility as the older sister.
"Oh, Teacher, he's your new disciple?"
"No wonder he's so strong."
"Hello, little brother."
At that, Hu Liena's alluring eyes lit up. She reached out to ruffle Chu Hao's hair.
She had always wanted a little brother, and now her wish had finally come true.
And he was a rather handsome little brother, too.
"Don't touch me!"
Seeing Hu Liena's hand reaching toward him, Chu Hao snapped coldly.
He hated having people touch his head.
He hadn't been happy when Bibi Dong touched his head earlier, either.
What gave you the right to touch my head?
"Ooh, ooh, ooh, little brother, you've got quite a temper."
Seeing Chu Hao's reaction, Hu Liena paused her outstretched hand, changed direction, and gave his cheek a slightly nervous pinch.
That dark-red sword gleam from earlier had been a little frightening.
"Please call me Chu Hao. Thank you!"
Chu Hao hated the way Hu Liena addressed him.
You're the little one!
Your whole family is little!
"Hee-hee-hee, little brother, little brother..."
After testing the waters, Hu Liena realized Chu Hao wasn't all that cold and aloof. She teased him with a laugh, making the chill in his eyes flicker.
"Nana, if he doesn't like it, don't call him that."
Seeing that Chu Hao seemed a little angry, Bibi Dong hurriedly signaled Hu Liena to stop fooling around.
After all, the two of them would have to get along from now on.
"Aw, fine. I didn't think you'd be so bad at taking a joke."
Hu Liena saw the increasingly icy look in Chu Hao's eyes and gave an awkward laugh.
This little guy really couldn't take a joke. He wasn't cute at all.
"All right, you two can go out and have some fun."
"Nana, be good to Chu Hao. He isn't familiar with the place, so don't bully him."
"When you arrange his lodgings, have him stay next door to me."
Bibi Dong saw that it was getting late and she still had plenty to do, so she had Hu Liena show him around Spirit Hall.
"Sure thing, Teacher. Leave it to me."
Hu Liena patted her chest and promised.
Chu Hao happened to get a close-up view of this.
As expected, a woman's greatest charm lay right there.
"Let's go!"
Hu Liena noticed Chu Hao's gaze and smiled knowingly. She took his hand and ran with him out of Spirit Hall.
"Gui Mei, Yue Guan!"
After Hu Liena and Chu Hao left, the smile on Bibi Dong's face gradually faded. She called out in a stern voice.
A moment later, Yue Guan and a gaunt man appeared before Bibi Dong. The man wore a black soul master's robe, his face hidden, and his body wreathed in a faint black mist.
The man in black was none other than Ghost Douluo, who had been Yue Guan's close friend for decades and had earned Bibi Dong's deep trust.
"Gui Mei, from today onward, you will be responsible for protecting Chu Hao. If anything happens to him, I'll hold you accountable."
"Yue Guan, I want all of Chu Hao's information within three days. Make sure there are no mistakes."
Bibi Dong looked at the two men before her and issued her orders sharply.
"Yes, Your Holiness!"
Yue Guan and Gui Mei answered respectfully before turning to leave.
"Qian Daoliu, I hope you don't do anything out of line. Otherwise, don't blame me for showing no mercy to the Angel Clan."
After the two left, Bibi Dong murmured to herself before leaving the Pope's Palace.
The Elder Hall, Qian Daoliu's residence.
"Du Feng, what is the relationship between Chu Hao and Xue'er?"
Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back and asked sternly.
"Reporting to the Great Enshrined, Her Highness Qian Renxue saved Chu Hao's life," Du Feng replied.
"Oh? She saved his life? Tell me exactly what happened!"
At that, a glimmer of hope appeared in Qian Daoliu's previously despondent eyes.
Perhaps he still had a chance to win Chu Hao over.
"Yes!"
Du Feng answered respectfully, then began to explain the entire story in detail.
After hearing it all, shock covered Qian Daoliu's imposing face.
One man had killed nearly a thousand people!
Among them were more than a dozen Soul Kings and one Soul Emperor.
Such strength was horrifying.
He hadn't expected the boy's talent to be even more terrifying than he'd imagined.
"Du Feng, how is your relationship with Chu Hao?" Qian Daoliu asked.
"Chu Hao treats this subordinate with respect," Du Feng replied.
"Good!"
"Du Feng, from today onward, you will be Chu Hao's personal bodyguard, responsible for his safety."
"If you get the chance, continue trying to recruit him."
"If Chu Hao sides with us, you'll have rendered a great service. I guarantee I'll heal your old injury and help you break through to the Titled Douluo realm."
From Du Feng's account, Qian Daoliu knew Chu Hao was a deeply loyal person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have offended the Heaven Dou Empire and killed nearly a thousand people for his sister.
Someone so loyal would never easily forget a life-saving favor.
Since he wouldn't forget, Qian Daoliu could use that to try to win his loyalty.
In the end, Bibi Dong would have drawn water with a bamboo basket—an empty effort.
"Yes, this subordinate will complete the mission."
Hearing this, Du Feng hurriedly kowtowed and pledged his respects, secretly resolving to protect Chu Hao and fulfill the mission Qian Daoliu had given him.
"Good. Take this command token."
"From today onward, you will be my representative."
"With this token, even Bibi Dong will have to show you some respect."
Qian Daoliu knew Du Feng well enough. He was powerful and quick-witted.
He believed Du Feng would complete the mission.
"Thank you, Great Enshrined!"
Du Feng took the token, overwhelmed with excitement, and kowtowed again.
With this token, he could practically do as he pleased in Spirit Hall.
Even Yue Guan would have to show him some respect.
"Mm. You may go."
Qian Daoliu nodded and flew away.
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