Bing Jiu's Plan! Shrek Academy's Whereabouts!

"Do you know their exact whereabouts?"

"Yes. According to my investigation, the Shrek Academy she attends lacks the qualifications to enter the tournament, so they are now planning to head to Heaven Dou Royal Academy! They are expected to arrive tomorrow."

"Very good!"

A wisp of black flame ignited at Bing Jiu's fingertips, instantly reducing the paper bearing Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi's likenesses to ash.

Shaking her hand, Bing Jiu inexplicably felt that burning such things had dirtied her hand. She took some paper from Tuoba Xi and carefully wiped the ashes from her fingers.

"Send word out. Tomorrow, accompany me to Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

"Yes!"

Bing Jiu looked up at the sky. The crimson in her eyes seemed even more bewitching.

My dear little sister, my dear father... I truly look forward to seeing what pitiful expressions you will show when you see me as I am now.

But... there is no need to worry. For now, I will not let you know my true identity.

Not only that, I will help you as the Spirit Hall Saintess and the Crown Princess of the Heaven Dou Empire, making you regard me as a friend, as a companion who fights at your side!

And in the end, I will watch with my own eyes as you slowly fall into the deep pit I have carefully prepared for you!

Never... to rise again!

The next day

As the first rays of morning sunlight rose, Bing Jiu got up early and opened the doors of the Crown Prince Palace.

Entering the bedroom, she found it still shrouded in darkness. The only difference was that, in the corner, an oil lamp continued to cast its light.

Bing Jiu moved closer and saw Xue Qinghe, his eyes bloodshot, intently reading a letter.

July 12th: Today, you wrote to tell me that you can no longer hold on and wish to return to Spirit Hall.

If I were speaking as a mother, what I most want right now is to tie you up, even if I have to force you, and bring you back to my side. But I am the Pope. I cannot do that.

My daughter, hold on a little longer. Once the Divine Punishment Saintess arrives there, the burden on your shoulders will become lighter.

My daughter, you must understand that Spirit Hall will one day unite the entire continent. And just as you have hoped, the glory of the Angel God will surely shine upon every corner of the continent. Believe me.

"Believe me..."

Xue Qinghe muttered to himself, impatient to continue reading.

Watching him from behind, Bing Jiu knew that if she did not stop him, he would not sleep until he had finished every one of those letters.

Left with no choice, Bing Jiu sighed. Catching him off guard, she brought down a chop to the back of his neck.

Xue Qinghe's body stiffened before he collapsed.

Bing Jiu caught him, one hand around his back and the other beneath his knees, then laid him flat on the bed.

As she undressed him, Bing Jiu hesitated slightly. But she quickly changed her into a set of sleepwear.

There was no helping it. She was the Crown Princess now, and her persona was gradually sinking into the stench of love. If she did not do this, who would?

After tucking him in, Bing Jiu lit a soothing incense stick before leaving.

Outside the bedroom, Bing Jiu clapped her hands.

Soon, two black shadows flashed over and bowed to her at the same time.

"Greetings, Saintess!"

"Senior Pufferfish, Senior Snake Lance, there is no need for such formality."

Bing Jiu tapped the ring on her finger, and a golden token appeared in her hand.

Pufferfish and Snake Lance both instinctively recoiled in shock upon seeing the token.

The Papal Decree!!!

This was the token representing Spirit Hall's highest authority, allowing its holder to act directly in the name of the Pope of Spirit Hall!

To see this token was to see the Pope of Spirit Hall! It could mobilize every force under Spirit Hall's command across the continent!

One had to know that even their young master had never possessed such a thing!

The two were utterly stunned and had just opened their mouths when Bing Jiu silenced them with a gesture.

"Do not say another word. The Crown Prince is still very weak. For the time being, send all matters he needs to handle to me. Do not disturb him. Do you understand?"

"Understood!"

Bing Jiu nodded and waved for the two Titled Douluo to return to hiding.

Once she was alone, she gazed at the Papal Decree in her hand, especially at the sword engraved upon it, her expression turning distant.

Grandpa Sword...

Back when she had been at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Grandpa Sword had been the only one who had truly treated her well. Unlike Ning Fengzhi's hypocrisy, Grandpa Sword often defended her and could even be said to favor her.

If he had been there back then, could I perhaps have...

"There was never any possibility."

Bing Jiu put the token away in her Soul Tool, her expression turning cold once more.

"Would something that was bound to happen not have happened simply because Grandpa Sword had stayed by my side? Tuoba Xi!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

"Set out for Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

The next day

Bing Jiu traveled lightly this time, with only Tuoba Xi following at her side. Of course, quite a few Spirit Hall experts remained concealed in the shadows.

The moment the two stepped through the gates of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they heard wave after wave of furious roaring.

"Damn it! Who gave these country bumpkins the nerve to offend this prince so grievously?! You useless trash, hurry up and fetch my uncle!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

A richly dressed man viciously kicked several trembling attendants.

The attendants fled in panic, stumbling and crawling as they ran, only to crash headlong into Tuoba Xi, who had just entered through the gates.

"Who the hell is blocking your grandpa's path?!"

The attendant had barely finished cursing when he looked up and nearly had his soul scared out of his body.

"What did you say?"

Tuoba Xi glared with furious eyes and lifted the man into the air as if he were a chick.

Xue Beng noticed the commotion and abruptly turned around. The anger had yet to fade from his face, but when he saw Tuoba Xi's burly figure and the powerful aura radiating from him, he could not help but stiffen.

He scratched his head, ignoring his attendant as he casually walked past Tuoba Xi.

Yet after passing behind Tuoba Xi, his gaze was involuntarily drawn to the woman behind him.

"You..."

Bing Jiu was clad in a silver-white robe that concealed her figure. Ignoring Xue Beng's presence, the only thing exposed was her blood-red eyes, which held not the slightest ripple as they casually swept over him.

Xue Beng froze at that look, his fists unconsciously clenching.

He had seen the meaning behind such eyes on Xue Qinghe as well. It was as though...

They were looking at a speck of dust that could be crushed at any moment!