Qian Xunji's True Face and the Secret Chamber Plan

"Little Tiantian, you're still the one who treats me best."

Seeing that Ye Tian had planned everything for her, Bibi Dong hugged him tightly.

Ye Tian felt softness envelop him, and his heart melted.

Dong'er has such a lovely figure. Her embrace is so soft.

It feels wonderful lying in her arms every day. I don't even want to move.

I want to have a passionate romance with the young Dong'er and cherish her for the rest of her life.

When I grow up, I'll turn Dong'er from my nursemaid into my woman. Only I, the Auspicious Beast Qilin, deserve to be with the most perfect Bibi Dong.

Hearing Ye Tian's thoughts, Bibi Dong's face instantly flushed.

Was Ye Tian confessing his feelings to her?

Could an Auspicious Beast fall in love?

How embarrassing!

Or were all Elder Auspicious Beasts this improper nowadays?

All he thought about was romance and stealing kisses.

Noticing that Bibi Dong seemed shy, Ye Tian asked in confusion, "Sister Dong'er, why is your face so red? What's wrong?"

Were my actions too obvious? Did I embarrass Dong'er?

Surely young Bibi Dong isn't this easy to tease.

Heh, she's adorable. I really want to kiss her.

Hearing that Ye Tian's thoughts were still full of such things only made Bibi Dong more flustered.

But she could not reveal that she could hear his thoughts, so she had to endure it.

"Little Tiantian, I'm fine. Maybe I'm just a little hot."

"You said I should find a beautiful female Soul Master I can trust. What exactly did you mean?"

"Wouldn't an ugly one do for that beast Qian Xunji?"

Bibi Dong did not know how to respond, so she changed the subject.

"Dong'er, you don't understand. I have my reasons," Ye Tian replied calmly.

That won't do. In the original story, Qian Renxue was so beautiful because she inherited both your looks and Qian Xunji's.

If we replace you with someone ugly, won't that make Qian Renxue less beautiful?

I'm still counting on raising Qian Renxue into my devoted little admirer. My plan for Xue'er has to go ahead.

Hearing his thoughts, Bibi Dong was speechless.

Did all Auspicious Beasts say one thing and think another?

Still, if that was what Ye Tian wanted, she would go along with it. She had nothing to lose.

As it happened, she had an ideal candidate in mind—someone talented, beautiful, and well-built.

Years ago, she had saved that woman's life and brought her into Spirit Hall.

"All right, we'll do it your way. Let's make the preparations."

Bibi Dong shook her head with a smile and left with Ye Tian in her arms.

Qian Xunji learned that Qian Renxue had returned, but he did not disturb her. Instead, he waited for word from Chrysanthemum Douluo.

About a month later, Chrysanthemum Douluo returned, having tracked Yu Xiaogang's movements completely.

Whatever Yu Xiaogang did, Spirit Hall would be watching.

With everything in place, Qian Xunji set his secret chamber plan in motion.

"Your Highness, the Pope asks that you come to his training chamber. He says it's urgent."

A red-robed bishop interrupted Bibi Dong as she played with Ye Tian.

Ye Tian and Bibi Dong knew Qian Xunji's secret chamber plan had begun.

"Mm, I understand. I'll be there shortly."

Bibi Dong exchanged a glance with Ye Tian, took a deep breath, and stood up.

She took Li Ya, the female Soul Master she had chosen, and headed for the chamber.

As Pope, Qian Xunji had a training chamber deep inside Spirit Hall. It was secure and generally needed no patrols; only late at night would a patrol squad pass by.

Qian Xunji did not want anyone to know about his plan, so he had cleared everyone from the area long ago.

"Li Ya, the rest is up to you."

"If you truly don't want to do this, there's still time to change your mind."

Bibi Dong held both of Li Ya's hands, her face full of guilt and helplessness.

When Ye Tian had explained the plan in detail, she had struggled to accept it.

Li Ya deserved happiness of her own. She should not have to be defiled by Qian Xunji.

But Ye Tian had said this was the only way Bibi Dong could remain safe over the next few years, quietly raise her cultivation, wait for the right moment, kill Qian Xunji without drawing suspicion, and ascend to the position of Pope.

Only then could she introduce new policies to benefit every ordinary Soul Master on the continent, give all Soul Masters a fair chance to compete, strengthen Spirit Hall, gradually unite Douluo Continent, ease the standoff between its two great empires, and bring peace to the land.

If she fled, or killed Qian Xunji now, she would lose her chance to become Pope.

Spirit Hall belonged to the Qian clan. If everyone learned that she had a hand in Qian Xunji's death, she would have no place there.

Slaughter could never win sincere loyalty. The true path was to wield both kindness and authority.

So she had no choice!

"Your Highness, I won't regret this."

"For you, for Spirit Hall, and for all of Douluo Continent, I'm willing to sacrifice myself for the greater good."

Li Ya clenched her fists and met Bibi Dong's gaze with unwavering eyes.

Bibi Dong had saved her life, and her ambitions were worth fighting for. Either reason alone was enough for Li Ya to give her all.

"Li Ya, from this day on, you're my sister!"

"Whatever is mine is yours."

Moved by Li Ya's resolve, Bibi Dong embraced her tightly, tears welling in her eyes.

"Your Highness, we should go. We don't want that beast Qian Xunji waiting so long that he grows suspicious."

Li Ya patted her shoulder, prepared to face death.

"Little Ya, from now on, just call me Sister Dong."

Holding back her tears, Bibi Dong took Li Ya with her and carried Ye Tian toward the chamber.

Before long, Bibi Dong entered the chamber with Ye Tian in her arms, while Li Ya waited outside alone.

"Dong'er, you're here."

"I called you over because I want to teach you a technique."

At the sight of Bibi Dong, Qian Xunji ended his cultivation and slowly opened his eyes.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Though Bibi Dong had prepared herself, she still felt a little uneasy.

"Hmm? Why did you bring that puppy in?"

"You've hardly let it out of your sight these past few days."

"What? Is there something special about it?"

Qian Xunji frowned slightly when he saw Ye Tian.

He sensed no obvious fluctuations of Soul Power from Ye Tian. The creature was probably just an ordinary little animal.

Holding Ye Tian tightly, Bibi Dong replied nervously, "Teacher, I found him outside. He's quite cute, and I like him."

"Dong'er, don't be nervous. I didn't mean anything by it."

"He's just an ordinary puppy. It doesn't matter."

"You seem anxious. Have some water to steady yourself."

Qian Xunji used his Spiritual Power to examine Ye Tian again. Once he was sure the creature was an ordinary animal, he handed Bibi Dong the tea in front of him.

Bibi Dong knew it must be drugged. Fortunately, she had prepared for this.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Bibi Dong took a deep breath and appeared to drain the cup.

In truth, she had not swallowed the tea. She had wrapped it in Soul Power and held it in her throat.

When Qian Xunji saw her drink it, his expression gradually turned sinister.

"Teacher, my head is spinning, and I feel so hot. What's happening to me?"

Seeing that Qian Xunji was about to show his true face, Bibi Dong pretended the drug had taken effect.

"Dong'er, I told you I was going to teach you a technique."

"Now I'll teach you how to be a proper woman."

Seeing Bibi Dong sway, her awareness visibly clouded, Qian Xunji dropped the act. With a wicked smile, he lunged at her.

When Ye Tian saw Qian Xunji's lust reach its peak, he immediately unleashed the Silk Illusion.

In an instant, pink light shot from Ye Tian's eyes into Qian Xunji's.

For a moment, Qian Xunji's mind went blank.

"Dong'er, now! I can only suppress his mind for a few seconds!"