Xuan Xiao did not leave Star Luo City. Instead, he found a small inn at random and settled in.
He figured he should still go see Bibi Dong. Although a bunch of people on forums in his previous life had longed to be locked in Bibi Dong's secret room, he definitely was not one of them.
Xuan Xiao took a hot bath, lay down on the bed, pulled up the covers, and opened the System Shop. Enough said—the Spiritual Projection was bought back again.
Inside Pope Hall in Spirit City, Bibi Dong was handling official affairs.
"Buzz."
A wave of spiritual energy suddenly struck, instantly putting her on high alert. The Death Spider Emperor possessed her body at once, and two yellow, two purple, and three black Soul Rings slowly revolved beneath her feet.
Logically speaking, someone without the cultivation of a Titled Douluo truly could not become Pope.
But she was not the Pope now. She was the acting Pope. Without the word "acting," someone would definitely find fault with her.
When Bibi Dong saw who had arrived, her taut body instantly froze.
That familiar face, that familiar smile—who else could it be but Xuan Xiao?
She stood there stunned for a long while before slowly retracting her Martial Soul. Her expression was complicated yet restrained.
"Y-You... why are you here?"
Xuan Xiao's spiritual body floated in midair, looking utterly at ease.
"I came to see you. I heard you searched the whole world for me and even offered a reward of one million Gold Soul Coins. Pretty generous of you."
Bibi Dong's face reddened slightly, but she quickly returned to her cold and aloof demeanor.
"Hmph. You're certainly well-informed."
She paused, her gaze fixed directly on Xuan Xiao.
"Since you're here, I'll be direct."
Xuan Xiao raised an