Bibi Dong's Reaction

The instant Lingyuan saw Lin Chen, an inexplicable reverence rose from the depths of her heart.

It was a reverence beyond words, as though everything she had belonged to him—and as though that was how it had always been meant to be.

Words like defiance and betrayal would never even enter her mind.

With just one glance, Lin Chen's face was deeply etched into her mind, becoming the most important presence in her life.

"Pei Xin greets my lord."

Titled Douluo Pei Xin instinctively bowed to Lin Chen and remained in that position, as though waiting for him to speak.

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Lin Chen wasn't in a hurry to inspect the rewards. Instead, he looked Pei Xin up and down, curious about just how far this so-called loyalty went.

"Come here. Stand in front of me."

Pei Xin straightened up and walked over to Lin Chen.

Lin Chen ordered, "Kiss me."

"Huh?"

Pei Xin stared at Lin Chen in bewilderment, a blush involuntarily rising to her cheeks.

Lin Chen frowned. "My words don't work?"

"I wouldn't dare!"

Pei Xin hurriedly bowed in apology, her face full of panic.

Lin Chen asked, "Then what are you waiting for?"

As Pei Xin raised her head, she couldn't help swallowing. Then, gathering her courage, she stepped forward.

"Please forgive this subordinate's offense!"

With that, Pei Xin bent at the waist and lightly pressed her red lips to Lin Chen's brow.

Her lips were soft.

And when she bent down, Lin Chen caught a whiff of fragrance.

It wasn't the scent of perfume or a sachet, but her natural body fragrance, incomparably soothing to breathe in.

Lin Chen nodded to himself. The Loyalty Contract produced by the system seemed quite reliable after all.

"From now on, remain undercover in Spirit Hall. If Spirit Hall makes any major moves, make sure to send the information out at the first opportunity."

"Also, from today onward, your life belongs to me."

"If Spirit Hall needs you to charge into battle, don't recklessly rush ahead. Learn to protect yourself."

He remembered that, in the animation, Spirit Kite Douluo had gotten herself killed while trying to claim the leading merit.

If he didn't remind her a few times, who knew how long she would live? Lin Chen didn't want the Titled Douluo he had finally taken in to die stupidly.

"Yes!"

Lin Chen handed her the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. "Swallow the whole plant. Don't bite through the stem, then refine its medicinal power."

Immortal herbs were precious, but Pei Xin was worthy of one.

She had cultivated to become a Titled Douluo on her own, so her talent and potential were undoubtedly extraordinary. Her Innate Soul Power had to be at least rank nine.

After taking the immortal herb, she might not directly reach the peak level, but it would at least elevate her potential to that of a Peak Douluo.

It would give her a chance to challenge the Peak Douluo realm, or perhaps even a higher realm.

Pei Xin took a step back and bowed. "My lord, this item is far too precious. Giving it to this subordinate would be an utter waste."

Lin Chen laughed heartily at her words.

"I don't lack things like this, and you're worthy of it. Besides, your strength is too weak right now. You can't provide me with much help."

Pei Xin no longer declined. She bowed again and said, "Thank you, my lord, for bestowing this treasure upon me."

Lin Chen continued, "However, it should grant you some Soul Power, and your Martial Soul may also undergo certain changes."

"You need to think this through beforehand. After you return to Spirit Hall, how will you explain it if the others ask?"

Pei Xin said, "This subordinate has been stuck at rank ninety-two for several years. If my Soul Power doesn't increase much, it won't arouse suspicion."

"As for changes to my Martial Soul..."

"There has never been a record of anyone deliberately causing a beneficial Martial Soul mutation. Explaining it shouldn't be too difficult."

Lin Chen nodded.

When Ma Hongjun, a Soul Elder, consumed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, his Soul Power had only increased by five ranks. Whether Titled Douluo Pei Xin could even break through to rank ninety-three was unknown.

As long as she didn't rise several ranks in a row, it truly wouldn't be difficult to explain.

"Refine and absorb it now."

This was the wilderness, and people generally wouldn't come here. Even if someone did, Wuhen would detect them immediately.

"Yes!"

After bowing, Pei Xin accepted the immortal herb. Then she sat cross-legged and swallowed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower according to Lin Chen's instructions.

Lin Chen and Wuhen stood nearby and watched quietly.

Time slowly passed.

After roughly half an hour, Pei Xin's Martial Soul suddenly manifested on its own.

Blazing flames rose from the Lingyuan Martial Soul, and the surrounding temperature began climbing sharply. The intense heat even caused the air to warp slightly.

The Lingyuan Martial Soul, bathed in those flames, gradually began to change.

Lingyuan was a high-level fire-attribute soul beast with a trace of Fire Phoenix bloodline flowing through its body. Under the tempering of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, that trace of bloodline began showing signs of ancestral reversion.

Pei Xin's Lingyuan Martial Soul was transforming toward a Fire Phoenix.

The transformation didn't take long. In merely an hour, the Lingyuan Martial Soul had completely transformed into a Fire Phoenix.

The temperature of its flames had also reached an ultimate level.

Lin Chen nodded in satisfaction.

Pei Xin's Martial Soul had transformed into a Fire Phoenix, so the immortal herb hadn't been wasted on her. He just didn't know exactly how much her potential had increased.

After stabilizing her condition for a little longer, Pei Xin finally opened her eyes and stood up.

"Thank you, my lord, for granting me this!"

Pei Xin gave Lin Chen a deep bow, her expression brimming with excitement.

Lin Chen asked, "Did you break through?"

Pei Xin nodded heavily. "Reporting to my lord, this subordinate has already broken through to rank ninety-three."

Lin Chen nodded. "All right. From now on, maintain single-line contact with Wuhen. Send any intelligence directly to him."

Pei Xin bowed. "Yes."

Lin Chen continued, "As for Yu Xiaogang, when you return, just say that when you found him, he was in a hotel doing that with Wang Dong."

"Doing that?"

Pei Xin froze for a moment. Then, as if realizing something, she couldn't help shuddering.

Wasn't that too disgusting?

"Yes!"

After Pei Xin agreed, Lin Chen turned to look at Wuhen.

Wuhen understood. His first Spirit Ring lit up, and a spatial portal appeared before Lin Chen.

"First soul skill?"

Lin Chen stared blankly at Wuhen's first Spirit Ring.

Such a heaven-defying soul skill was actually his first soul skill?

He couldn't help shaking his head before stepping into the spatial portal.

"Farewell, my lord."

Pei Xin's voice had barely sounded when Lin Chen had already returned to the dormitory.

The spatial portal vanished, and Lin Chen sat by the bed, lost in thought.

After Yu Xiaogang left Spirit City, Bibi Dong seemed never to have provided him with any substantial help again.

He wondered whether this script could trigger a reward.

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When Bibi Dong learned that Yu Xiaogang was actually with a man, fury rose in her heart, along with an uncontrollable trace of resentment.

Bibi Dong immediately ordered Yu Xiaogang, who had sheltered a wanted criminal of Spirit Hall, to be arrested and thrown into prison.

When Tang San learned that his teacher had been imprisoned, he immediately went to rescue him. Unfortunately, his strength was insufficient, and he too was thrown into prison.

The master and disciple enjoyed the service of all sorts of burly men day and night in prison.