A Man Had to Be Ruthless Enough with Himself

"What guest?"

Bibi Dong was somewhat puzzled when she heard the Maid.

Back then, although her kind nature had made her very popular in Spirit City, her dislike of conflict also made her deeply resistant to Soul Masters.

And Spirit City was filled with Soul Masters. Who would come to visit her?

"This guest said his name was Yu Xiaogang. He also said that Your Highness had promised yesterday to go to the library in the city with him today."

The Maid answered respectfully.

"Yu Xiaogang?"

Hearing that name, Bibi Dong immediately understood and sneered inwardly.

So it was him!

No wonder!

She had been wondering who would come to visit her for no reason.

If it was this guy, then it made sense!

She recalled how, in the past, her innocent and kind self had met this man through books and eventually fallen in love with him.

Yet she had given so much for him. Who knew how many of the Martial Soul Theory concepts he would later put forth had only been researched with her help.

But when he published them in the future, he had not mentioned her at all. He had not even used "anonymous" or "a friend" in her place.

Back then, she should have seen through his selfish nature!

"Tell him to leave. Say that I have matters to attend to recently and must focus on cultivation, so I have no time to go to the library. As for our agreement, we can discuss it another time when I'm free."

After sneering inwardly, Bibi Dong spoke calmly.

Though she was now filled with hatred for Yu Xiaogang, Bibi Dong did not intend to kill him immediately. Killing someone was the simplest form of revenge, but also the lowest.

Simply killing him would be letting Yu Xiaogang off too easily. She wanted him to lose all reputation in the future, be abandoned by everyone, and experience the same pain she had. That would be the best revenge!

"Yes!"

After receiving Bibi Dong's instructions, the Maid slowly backed away and left.

Meanwhile, outside Saintess Manor, where Bibi Dong lived.

A young man in a Black Scholar Robe, with medium-length hair and an ordinary face, stood at the entrance holding a notebook in one hand as he waited.

When he saw the Maid who had gone inside to report returning, the young man—Yu Xiaogang—quickly stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, where is your Saintess?"

"Please return, Your Excellency. Her Highness has matters to attend to recently and must focus on cultivation, so she has no time to visit the library. As for her agreement with Your Excellency, she will discuss it another time when she is free."

In response to Yu Xiaogang's question, the Maid spoke politely and gestured for him to leave.

"This..."

Yu Xiaogang froze upon hearing this.

But there was nothing he could do. He could only turn around and leave helplessly.

Yet on the way back, Yu Xiaogang could not figure it out no matter how much he thought about it.

How could she have no time?

Based on what he had learned of Bibi Dong's daily life and personality since getting to know her, Bibi Dong was not especially diligent in cultivation.

Ever since she had graduated from Spirit Hall's Advanced Soul Master Academy.

During the day, especially in the mornings.

When Spirit Hall had not assigned her any tasks, Bibi Dong would go to the library to read. Sometimes she would go out for leisure, and she only cultivated at night.

He had met Bibi Dong at the library.

He had deliberately come early this morning. Based on his understanding of Bibi Dong, she should have had time. After all.

Yesterday, after learning that he had always wanted to read books on the higher floors of the library but could not do so, Bibi Dong had enthusiastically offered to take him there. She should have arranged her time in advance.

And even if she had something urgent to do and could not keep the appointment.

Given her gentle and kind personality, she should have appeared in person to apologize to him. How could she merely send a Maid to dismiss him?

Had she discovered his true intentions for approaching her?

At that thought, Yu Xiaogang's heart tightened, and cold sweat began to form on his back.

But after giving it some more thought, Yu Xiaogang shook his head fiercely.

No, that was not right!

Although he had developed thoughts of using Bibi Dong, he had not taken the initiative to meet her. Bibi Dong had approached him first while he was reading.

Only after learning Bibi Dong's identity did he think of growing closer to her and using her to access Spirit Hall's Secret Library, which was not open to the public.

But during the time they had become acquainted, aside from showing his love of reading, he had not displayed any other intentions toward Bibi Dong.

And liking books should not count as an improper motive.

As for having Bibi Dong take him to the higher floors of Spirit Hall Public Library, he had merely brought it up casually while discussing books with her.

He had only shown some regret at being unable to go up there, but he had never asked. Bibi Dong herself had taken the initiative to offer to bring him.

It was probably just an accident. Perhaps Saintess Bibi Dong had received a sudden order from Spirit Hall after leaving yesterday and needed to focus on cultivation.

After repeatedly recalling everything and realizing that he probably had not exposed himself, Yu Xiaogang thought to himself.

But there was another possibility.

Yu Xiaogang thought again.

Perhaps he had acted too eager. He should not have come knocking so quickly to have Bibi Dong take him to the higher floors of the library. That had made his purpose seem too obvious.

He had to learn from this next time!

Yu Xiaogang secretly swore to himself.

Meanwhile, in Notting City, a thousand miles away from Spirit City.

After writing the script for Bibi Dong, Su Mo quickly spent all the money he had on him so that he would not reveal any flaws.

Then, he left Notting City and began a life of wandering, traveling across the continent according to the background he had written for himself in the script for Bibi Dong.

At first, Su Mo was truly unaccustomed to being a beggar, sleeping rough everywhere, and begging from everyone he met.

After all, in his previous life, he had never suffered such hardship from childhood to adulthood.

But thinking that this was the only way he could win the love of Bibi Dong, the Goddess he had always adored, Su Mo gritted his teeth and persevered, beginning his difficult struggle for survival.

Before he knew it, Su Mo had actually grown accustomed to such a life.

Sometimes, reality proved that human potential truly was limitless.

When hunger reached its limit, eating scraps from the garbage and fighting wild dogs for food truly became nothing. Under extreme hunger, all feelings of shame could be cast aside completely.

After living as a wanderer for some time, Su Mo felt as though he had been completely reborn.

Now, he could perfectly play the Su Mo from the script he had written for Bibi Dong—the Su Mo who had first met Bibi Dong.

It seemed that a man really had to be ruthless enough with himself!

As the saying went: a man without venom was no true man!

Not ruthless enough? What kind of man would that make him?