Bibi Dong, Can She Be Trusted?

After learning from his father that Bibi Dong was one of the indirect accomplices behind Spirit Hall's downfall, Qian Xunji found himself unable to understand.

He had brought Bibi Dong back, given her cultivation resources, helped her obtain the soul rings best suited for her, and practically raised her as the next candidate for Pope. Why had she been so ruthless as to turn around and destroy Spirit Hall?

Although his father said this was only a glimpse his little brother's God Test had shown him, and that it was not impossible to change.

Qian Xunji still felt somewhat displeased.

He could not shake the feeling that he had saved an ungrateful wretch back then!

Bibi Dong could clearly sense the complicated expression on Qian Xunji's face. Now that she was no longer blinded by love, she quickly figured out certain crucial points.

Her own feelings were just as complicated.

If Qian Chenzhou had not appeared, there was basically no chance her fate could have changed.

Nor had she ever imagined that her teacher would do such a thing to her.

Inside the palace, master and disciple fell into rare silence once more. Neither of them spoke.

Seeing that his little brother would not be finishing his cultivation anytime soon, Qian Xunji said nothing further and turned to leave.

Bibi Dong remained quietly where she was, sipping tea as she silently watched Qian Chenzhou cultivate.

"Young Master, it is time to go to the Offering Hall for dinner," the maid reminded him softly from beside him.

Only then did Qian Chenzhou awaken from cultivation. His gaze fell on Bibi Dong. "Finished handling it?"

"Yes."

"Since you are finished, then follow the old course. Just do not stir up any trouble." With his hands clasped behind his back, Qian Chenzhou walked outside, looking every bit like a little grown-up. "Leave the rest to me."

Bibi Dong said nothing and turned toward the Saintess Hall.

Offering Hall.

When Qian Daoliu heard that he would have a granddaughter in a year's time, the smile on his face would not fade. He kept stroking his beard, and his gaze toward his eldest son held a little more satisfaction.

After all, his granddaughter would become the Angel God in the future!

Although, as the Grand Offering, he would need to sacrifice his life during the ninth test to open her God Test, he was more than willing.

The entire family sat within the Offering Hall.

Qian Chenzhou's physique had improved greatly, so he no longer needed the meat of low-level soul beasts. The dishes served were all made from soul beast meat that was over a thousand years old but under three thousand years old.

During the meal, Qian Xunji could not help glancing repeatedly at his little brother, clearly wanting to speak but holding back.

However, it was mealtime, so he naturally did not ask.

Qian Daoliu saw his eldest son's behavior. That little bit of scheming could not possibly be hidden from him, yet he did not stop what his eldest son intended to do afterward.

If the matter could not be resolved, it would inevitably fill him with suspicion. That would be no good for either his cultivation or Spirit Hall's future.

Qian Daoliu did not try to dissuade him either. After all, he had only seen the final Battle of the Three Gods and Spirit Hall's future.

There were many things he did not understand clearly.

The only one who could resolve this matter was still his youngest son.

Once Qian Chenzhou finished eating, Qian Xunji immediately took him away.

Pope Hall.

Qian Xunji placed Qian Chenzhou in a seat, then sat beside him and looked at him. "I learned the general situation from Father. Can Bibi Dong be trusted?"

The complicated emotions in Qian Xunji's eyes could not be concealed, nor was there any need to conceal them.

He had raised this disciple for more than ten years and had practically watched her grow up. He had never expected her to be so heartless and ungrateful.

If it truly could not be reversed, then he could only personally cripple her soul power and martial soul. That would still be better than allowing her to become a pillar of the forces opposing Spirit Hall in the future!

"If it were the Bibi Dong from before, then no, she could not be trusted."

Qian Xunji's gaze instantly turned sharp.

"But the current Bibi Dong can be trusted to a certain extent." Qian Chenzhou continued speaking, not avoiding Qian Xunji's piercing gaze in the slightest. "Brother, you cannot make a move against her now."

"Why?"

Qian Xunji did not understand. Since they already knew some things, why could they not act first?

"Because she is still a very important chess piece to me." Qian Chenzhou lightly patted the back of Qian Xunji's hand. "Our enemy is not her, but Tang San and the Asura God behind him."

"He is just a little bug. Crush him to death." A sharp killing intent flashed through Qian Xunji's eyes.

"The Angel God is merely a first-class deity in the God Realm, while the Asura God is a God King, one of the five Supreme Gods."

"It will be difficult to crush Tang San to death while he is pulling the strings."

"Even if Tang San is killed, the Asura God can simply produce another Li San or Zhang San. It would be better to keep Tang San under our watch, which will make it easier for Spirit Hall to deal with him."

Qian Xunji closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling that the matter was far from simple.

But when he thought of how they would have to face a god, and a powerful God King at that, he could not help worrying about the road ahead.

"Do not worry, Brother. I am still here."

"Then we will do as you say." Qian Xunji pinched the bridge of his nose and shook his head. "Whatever you need, just arrange it directly."

"Issue a secret order. Have Spirit Hall's ordinary spies monitor the brothers Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, especially the woman around them, but do not alert them."

"Why?" Qian Xunji did not quite understand. "Would it not be better to send soul masters?"

"Using soul masters against those two brothers would make it too easy to be discovered. Ordinary people are just right."

"Fine."

Cultivation knew no passage of time.

Over this period, Qian Chenzhou had gained initial control over compressing his soul power. He could gradually compress the soul power dispersed like mist. It was still far from becoming solid, but not by much.

When another letter arrived, Qian Chenzhou opened it and could not help curling his lips into a smile.

It described Yu Xiaogang going to an inn in the Star Dou Forest. It even recorded how he had declared that he would become the future Dragon God Douluo that night.

"Dragon God Douluo?" Qian Chenzhou looked over every record on the page. "Interesting."

"Yu Xiaogang must be planning to meet Flender and Liu Erlong, then use martial soul fusion to forcibly elevate Luo Sanpao into the Golden Holy Dragon before seeking out Dugu Bo for the Ninth-grade Purple Ganoderma."

"Unfortunately, Flender and Liu Erlong are not yet as strong as they were in Tang San's era. The current Golden Holy Dragon is far too weak!"

"Even if they want to achieve martial soul fusion, it will take quite some time."

"Come out."

A figure emerged from the darkness, dropped to one knee, and clasped his fists. "Young Master."

These shadow guards were all soul masters personally trained by Ghost. Every one of them had been selected from the Spirit City orphanage and carefully cultivated. Their loyalty to Spirit Hall was absolute.