Is It Really Worth It?

"Chenzhou really is a genius. As long as he doesn't die young, Spirit Hall will surely flourish!" Golden Crocodile's eyes shone ever brighter. "The family's position will only become more secure in the future. It's also time for Star Luo and the Heaven Dou Empire to disappear from the continent."

"Spirit Hall's steps toward unification may very well begin in our generation!"

The more Golden Crocodile thought about it, the more excited he became. Fortunately, as a level 98 Titled Douluo, he had exceptional control over both his emotions and soul power. Otherwise, merely leaking his aura would have frightened those soul beast horses to death.

After two days and two nights of travel, the carriage finally returned to Spirit City.

Golden Crocodile vanished from the carriage roof in a flash and returned to the Offering Hall. He told Qian Daoliu everything he had seen and heard during this time, then had someone investigate the relationship between Liu Erlong and Yu Luomian, as well as what exactly had happened.

Qian Daoliu fell silent after listening.

He truly did not understand why his youngest son was interested in women somewhat older than himself.

It was like this with Bibi Dong, and it was the same with Liu Erlong!

Could it be?

Upon learning that Qian Chenzhou had returned, Bibi Dong directly blocked the entrance to his palace, her eyes filled with fanaticism and possessiveness as she looked at him.

"Bibi Dong, what are you doing?" Qian Chenzhou frowned slightly.

If the Bibi Dong from the original story had been a lunatic, then her current appearance already showed the signs of becoming one.

And that crazed gaze was not directed at anyone else.

It was directed at him!

"Sleep at my place tonight." Bibi Dong smiled sweetly as she invited him.

"I have a bed here. I don't need to." Qian Chenzhou refused decisively.

Being with Bibi Dong was pure torment. He could only look but not touch, which was nothing more than tempering his willpower!

"That's not up to you."

With a smile on her face, Bibi Dong scooped Qian Chenzhou up and dashed toward the Saintess Hall, all while using her soul power to protect him.

The maids were all rather bewildered by the sight.

After all, this was not something they could interfere with. Their strength was no match for Bibi Dong, a Soul Emperor, so they could only report the matter.

When Qian Xunji received the news, he could not hide the smile at the corners of his mouth. With a wave of his hand, he ordered them to leave the matter alone.

After all, if Bibi Dong had Qian Chenzhou keeping her in check, she would not betray Spirit Hall. That was a good thing. No one understood the power of Twin Martial Souls better than him, her teacher!

Besides, he had a bit of selfishness in him as well.

That brat Qian Chenzhou had made him suffer so much. It was time for the boy to suffer a little too!

When Qian Daoliu received the news, he also broke into a grin and ordered his people to merely keep watch. As long as Qian Chenzhou was not in mortal danger, there was no need to intervene.

A genius with Twin Martial Souls had to remain in Spirit Hall!

And a genius with Twin Martial Souls was worthy of becoming Qian Daoliu's daughter-in-law.

Qian Chenzhou, who had been abducted, was still eagerly hoping that his brother and father would rescue him. What he did not know was that those two old bastards had no intention of making a move.

They were hoping Qian Chenzhou would win Bibi Dong over!

That evening, the female guards of the Saintess Hall brought food from the kitchen. The ingredients were still thousand-year soul beast meat, cooked with a generous amount of Whale Glue.

Seeing how things stood now, Qian Chenzhou resigned himself to it.

Having figured out what those two old bastards were thinking and understood that he could not escape, he simply gave up on trying to run.

As for Dugu Bo's Ice Fire Mandarin Duck Pot, Qian Chenzhou had no intention of harvesting it this early.

At the very least, he had to wait until after awakening his martial soul.

Spirit City. Two men and a woman were strolling through the city. The woman had a large pregnant belly, with blue hair and blue eyes. Her waterfall-like long hair cascaded down her back, while her blue dress could not conceal the radiance of motherhood around her.

"Brother Hao, I want candied hawthorn."

Tang Hao, who looked middle-aged, laughed heartily and reached out to stroke Ah Yin's swollen belly. "Buy it! As long as Ah Yin wants to eat it, we'll buy it!"

Tang Xiao followed beside them. Seeing the loving appearance of his younger brother and sister-in-law, he wore a smile, though an imperceptible loneliness flashed through his eyes.

When he looked at his Brother Hao, there was a trace of helplessness in his gaze.

A hundred-thousand-year soul ring was an unattainable dream for soul masters, yet there was one right beside him. It was no wonder Brother Hao had been moved.

But was doing this really worth it?

The three continued wandering through Spirit City. As Ah Yin looked at the towering Twin Spirit Halls, obvious fear filled her eyes.

But Brother Hao had said that Spirit City had the best childbirth facilities. For the sake of the child in her womb, she had willingly taken the risk to come here.

After all, what mother in the world would not think for her child?

The three remained in Spirit City for a week, and the news naturally reached Qian Xunji's ears.

After more than a year of cultivation, Qian Chenzhou had yet to awaken his martial soul, but his compressed soul power had gradually reached a mist-like state of solidification. It was also greatly beneficial for tempering his body.

Bibi Dong was cultivating nearby. When she noticed that Qian Chenzhou had awakened, she reached out and stroked his cheek.

"What's wrong?"

Over the past year or so, Bibi Dong had treated him exceptionally well. She had removed all the female soul masters around him and personally attended to his daily needs.

Looking at the girl before him, who was already beginning to turn possessive and unstable, Qian Chenzhou could not help but worry.

"Nothing."

"Hmph, you stingy little thing." Bibi Dong revealed the haughty charm unique to a young girl.

The sound of armor came from outside. A soldier entered, handed a letter to Qian Chenzhou, and quickly withdrew.

Bibi Dong held Qian Chenzhou in her lap and quietly watched him open the letter, while also noticing its contents.

"The Clear Sky Twin Stars came to Spirit City, and they even brought along a pregnant transformed soul beast?" Bibi Dong clicked her tongue, a smile on her face. "I have to say, those two fellows known as the Twin Douluo of one clan are truly bold."

"That transformed soul beast is foolish too."

Qian Chenzhou looked at Tang San's birth date on the panel, rose from Bibi Dong's lap, and headed toward the Pope Hall.

Bibi Dong naturally followed him as well.

Inside the Pope Hall, Qian Xunji sat upon the Pope's throne, with the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo quietly standing beside him.

The doors were pushed open. The Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo immediately opened their eyes. When they saw Bibi Dong and Qian Chenzhou, they returned to their cultivation state.

Qian Xunji looked at Bibi Dong and his little brother. Seeing that their relationship was far better than before, a smile curled across his lips. He pointed at the empty Pope Hall. "Sit wherever you like."

Qian Chenzhou did not stand on ceremony. He plopped down in the nearest seat.

Bibi Dong stood beside him.

At the sight, Qian Xunji's smile became impossible to suppress.