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 standing will only become more secure in the future. It's also time for Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Empire to vanish from the continent."

"Spirit Hall's march toward unification may 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 his emotions and Soul Power. Otherwise, a mere leak of his aura could have frightened those Soul Beast horses to death.

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

Golden Crocodile vanished from atop the carriage in a flash and returned to Worship 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 hearing this.

He had no idea why his youngest son was interested in women a few years older than him.

Bibi Dong was like that, and Liu Erlong was too!

Could it be...?

Upon learning that Qian Chenzhou had returned, Bibi Dong went straight to block the entrance to his palace. Her eyes were filled with fanaticism and possessiveness as she looked at him.

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

If the Bibi Dong of the original story had been a madwoman, then her current appearance was already a precursor to becoming one.

That crazed gaze was not directed at anyone else, but at him!

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

"I have a bed here. There's no need." Qian Chenzhou refused decisively.

Being with Bibi Dong was simply torment. He could only look but not eat, which was nothing less than a test of his willpower!

"That isn't up to you."

With a smile on her face, Bibi Dong scooped Qian Chenzhou up and sprinted toward Saintess Hall, not forgetting to shield him with her Soul Power along the way.

The maids were all somewhat bewildered at 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 corner of his lips. With a wave of his hand, he ordered them to leave the matter alone.

After all, as long as Qian Chenzhou kept Bibi Dong under control, she would not betray Spirit Hall. That was a good thing. No one understood the power of Twin Martial Souls better than him, her master!

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 information, he too broke into a grin. He ordered them to merely keep watch and not intervene as long as Qian Chenzhou's life was not in danger.

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

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

The kidnapped Qian Chenzhou still looked on expectantly, hoping his older brother and father would come save him. What he did not know was that neither of those two old geezers had any intention of making a move.

They were hoping Qian Chenzhou would win Bibi Dong over!

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

Seeing how things stood, Qian Chenzhou resigned himself to his fate.

Having figured out what those two old geezers were plotting, he understood that he could not escape. He simply gave up any thought of continuing to run.

As for Dugu Bo's Ice Fire Mandarin Duck Pot, Qian Chenzhou had no plans to harvest it so soon.

At the very least, he would wait until after awakening his Martial Soul.

Inside Spirit City.

Two men and a woman were strolling through Spirit City. The woman's belly was heavily swollen, and both her hair and pupils were blue. Her waterfall-like long hair cascaded down her back, while her blue dress could not conceal her maternal radiance.

"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! Whatever Ah Yin wants to eat, we'll buy!"

Tang Xiao walked beside them, watching his younger brother and sister-in-law's loving appearance. A smile rested on his lips, but 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 fallen for her.

But was doing this really worth it?

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

But Brother Hao had said that Spirit City had the best childbirth facilities. For the child in her womb, she was willing to take the risk and come here.

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

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

After more than a year of cultivation, although Qian Chenzhou had yet to awaken his Martial Soul, his compressed Soul Power had gradually reached a mist-like state of solidification, which greatly benefited the tempering of his body.

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

"What is it?"

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 taken care of his daily needs.

Looking at the person before him, who was already starting to turn possessive and unhinged, Qian Chenzhou could not help but worry.

"It's nothing."

"Hmph, you petty thing." Bibi Dong revealed the haughty manner unique to a young girl.

The clatter of armor came from outside. A soldier entered, handed a letter to Qian Chenzhou, then swiftly withdrew.

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

"The Clear Sky Twin Stars have come to Spirit City, and they even brought along a pregnant transformed Soul Beast?" Bibi Dong clicked her tongue, smiling. "I have to say, those two known as the Twin Douluo of one clan are truly bold."

"That transformed Soul Beast is incredibly foolish too."

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

Bibi Dong naturally followed him.

Inside Pope Hall.

Qian Xunji sat upon the Pope's throne, with Ju and Gui, the two Douluo, quietly standing beside him.

The doors were pushed open. Ju and Gui immediately opened their eyes, but upon seeing Bibi Dong and Qian Chenzhou, they returned to their cultivation.

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

Qian Chenzhou was not about to stand on ceremony. He immediately found the nearest seat and plopped down.

Bibi Dong stood beside him.

The smile at the corner of Qian Xunji's lips became even harder to suppress.