Bibi Dong's Surprise
"Wang Feng, you're finally back. If you hadn't come back, I was going to go out and look for you."
"Wang Feng, do you know how worried Sister Yan and I were about you when you were gone for a whole month?"
"You haven't come back for so long, we thought something had happened to you!"
As soon as Wang Feng returned to his residence on the cliff of the Icefire Yin Yang Well, Dugu Yan Ye Lingling said with reproachful faces.
"Yanyan, Lingling, I'm fine, aren't I? And I'm back safely, so you don't need to worry."
"Hmph! Who's worried about you? I'm only worried about Sister Yan. You don't know how much trouble Sister Yan has been without you, she can't eat or sleep properly. If I hadn't stopped her, she would have already asked her grandfather to come out of seclusion to find you." Ye Lingling snorted, and only felt relieved when she saw that Wang Feng was alright.
"Lingling, what are you saying! I didn't exaggerate as much as you described." Embarrassed by Ye Lingling's words, Dugu Yan nodded at her. "Wang Feng, it's good that you're alright."
"Yes, I'm sorry to have worried you."
After apologizing, Wang Feng inquired about Dugu Bo's situation.
Two months have passed, and Grandpa still hasn't come out.
"Is that so? But don't worry, I believe your grandfather will be alright."
Wang Feng also knew something about Dugu Bo's poison, which was much more serious than Dugu Yan's. It might take more than half a year for him to recover.
"Yes, I know."
After returning to the Icefire Yin Yang Well, Wang Feng continued his daily training with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, occasionally engaging in high-difficulty, repetitive exercises together.
A few days later, in Spirit City.
Upon returning to the Spirit Hall, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, along with Hu Liena, went to find Bibi Dong, intending to tell her about their experiences over the past few days.
Papal Hall the Papal Conference Hall, spanning over a thousand square meters.
Wearing a magnificent purple-silver robe and a Nine-Bend Purple-Gold Crown, Bibi Dong sat on the noble Pope throne, her slender, white fingers holding a two-meter-long scepter inlaid with countless gems.
Bibi Dong Dong's jade-like forehead lay skin as white as snow, and beneath her willow-leaf eyebrows, like spring mountains, were a pair of eyes filled with mysterious brilliance. She had a straight, elegant nose, delicate, moist lips, and two wisps of purplish-red hair that cascaded down beside her ears. Perfect, noble, elegant, and serene—no words of praise were sufficient to describe this woman.
Seated regally on the Pope throne, she exuded an intangible nobility and holiness that inspired a sense of reverence and worship in all who beheld her.
At this moment, after listening to what Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were saying, her face showed surprise and disbelief.
"Elder Yue Guan, you said that you not only broke through to level 97, but also encountered Tang Hao on your way back and even injured him?"
Bibi Dong spoke, Chrysanthemum Douluo below nodded and said, "Your His Holiness the Pope, everything I have said is true, without a single falsehood."
Although Yue Guan has now broken through to level 97 and become stronger, he is still as humble as ever when facing Bibi Dong.
"That's right, teacher. I was there the whole time, and Elder Yue Guan was not lying."
Seeing that Bibi Dong somewhat skeptical, Hu Liena quickly came out to verify.
"You've been gone for less than a month, and Elder Yue Guan has advanced from level 95 to 97, a jump of two levels. This is truly unbelievable."
Even if Bibi Dong didn't believe it, no one on the Douluo Continent would believe it if this got out.
In the general understanding of this world, once you reach the level of Titled Douluo, without a stroke of luck, advancing even one level is incredibly difficult. This is especially true after level ninety-five; some people may not be able to advance even one level in their entire lives.
Chrysanthemum Douluo leveled up from level 95 to level 97 in less than a month. This is indeed quite astonishing.
However, the next second, after Chrysanthemum Douluo released his Soul Power, Bibi Dong Dongteng stood up from the Pope's throne.
He was clearly surprised.
"He really reached level ninety-seven." Bibi Dong frowned, and a powerful Soul Power pressed down on Chrysanthemum Douluo, seemingly trying to verify whether Chrysanthemum Douluo's strength was genuine.
Although Bibi Dong's behavior was somewhat impolite, Chrysanthemum Douluo did not object.
I can't believe what you said was true.
Bibi Dong spoke, she thought of the Immortal Herbs Yue Guan had mentioned earlier, which was the reason he had broken through in such a short time. She asked, "Elder Yue Guan, do you still have any of the immortal Immortal Herbs you mentioned? I am very interested in something that can help a level 95 Titled Douluo break through to level 97 in a short time."
Chrysanthemum Douluo said, "Your His Holiness the Pope, Immortal Herbs are rare treasures of heaven and earth, let alone the supreme immortal-grade Immortal-Grade Lovesick Heartbreak Red. This item is probably unique in the world and will be hard to find again."
"Is that so? That's a pity." Although she didn't get it, Bibi Dong didn't care; she was just somewhat interested.
"Tang Hao is a great enemy of our Spirit Hall. Elder Yue Guan was able to seriously injure him, which is a meritorious service to the Spirit Hall. Our Spirit Hall has always rewarded meritorious officials handsomely. Moreover, now that Elder Yue Guan's strength has reached level ninety-seven, you can enter the Worship Hall and become a pillar of our Spirit Hall. I wonder if Elder Yue Guan has such thoughts?" As she spoke, Bibi Dong looked at Yue Guan.
Currently, all those at level 95 and above in the Spirit Hall are housed in the Worship Hall. If Yue Guan has such thoughts, he can naturally go in.
But what happens after you go inside?
Yue Guan would no longer be under Bibi Dong's command.
As everyone knows, the master of the Worship Hall is Qian Daoliu, and once one enters the Worship Hall, one is basically no longer allowed to concern oneself with the affairs of the Spirit Hall.
It can be said that the Worship Hall is the place where Titled Douluo go into seclusion and retire.
Bibi Dong's question was also a way of testing Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Having served Bibi Dong for many years, Chrysanthemum Douluo knew exactly what kind of woman Bibi Dong was. He instantly understood and felt somewhat apprehensive, so he quickly refused.
At the same time, he thought of Wang Feng and changed the subject.
"Your His Holiness the Pope, actually, I was able to obtain this Immortal Herbs and break through to level ninety-seven during this trip thanks to Wang Feng, and it was he who gave me this Immortal Herbs."
"That's right, teacher. And I've discovered that Wang Feng has exceptional talent; at thirteen years old, he's already a level thirty-six Soul Elder. His strength is also formidable."
Because of Wang Feng's sudden departure, Hu Liena remembered Wang Feng. Now that Chrysanthemum Douluo spoke, she quickly exposed Wang Feng's past.
If Wang Feng were here, and he directly revealed his identity to the two of them, he'd be furious. He's usually so tight-lipped; has he really become as silent as Ping?
Bibi Dong was also somewhat surprised upon hearing this. If it were Soul Elder, it wouldn't be surprising to her, but thirteen years old and a level thirty-six Soul Elder was quite different. Such talent was in no way inferior to hers at that age.
"Your His Holiness the Pope, that's not all; Wang Feng is also a member of our Spirit Hall," Chrysanthemum Douluo added, providing further clues about Wang Feng.
"Oh! Someone from the Spirit Hall? How come I've never heard of someone with such talent before?" Bibi Dong thought for a moment, but still hadn't heard of Wang Feng.
Chrysanthemum Douluo said meaningfully, "Your His Holiness the Pope, Wang Feng is holding her token and wearing her family's ring."
When Chrysanthemum Douluo mentioned "her" and "him," Bibi Dong frowned, her expression instantly turning sour as she thought of someone.
These two people were the last people she wanted to hear about in her life, and now they were both being brought up.
Without a doubt, Wang Feng, who obtained this ring and token, has already been reserved by Qian Daoliu for his daughter Qian Renxue. Wearing that ring, he is undoubtedly the future son-in-law of the Qian Family.
This made her very unhappy.
Although she didn't like Qian Renxue, Qian Renxue was still her daughter. Now, Qian Daoliu had inexplicably arranged a son-in-law for her without her knowledge. How could she be happy about that? Even if anyone was going to make a reservation, it should be her.
At that moment, she made her decision.
Isn't Wang Feng a member of the Spirit Hall? When he arrives at the Spirit Hall, if his talent is truly as Hu Liena, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and the others said, she will definitely take him in and not leave him to Qian Daoliu.
Wang Feng was unaware that he was now being targeted by Bibi Dong.
If he truly knew that Bibi Dong was going to take him in, he would only be happy.
"Alright, Elder Yueguan and Elder Gui Mei, you've had a hard time on this Yue Guan. Go back and get some rest."
"As for your encounter with Tang Hao, don't reveal it for now. I'll decide what to do next."
"Nana, now that you've become Five-Ring Soul King, the Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is coming up soon. You should go back and prepare properly."
"Yes, Your His Holiness the Pope."
"Yes, teacher."
Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and Hu Liena responded and left the Papal Hall.
Bibi Dong sat on her throne, crossing one of her long, soft, and shapely legs. One hand supported her cheek, while the other rhythmically tapped the table. As the rhythmic sound echoed, Bibi Dong fell into thought.
"Tang Hao, now that you've reappeared, you won't be able to hide for long."
"Wang Feng, a genius with exceptional talent. Qian Daoliu, I won't let you have your way."