"Old Ghost, hasn't this kid's physical strength really improved quite a bit?"
"Before, even with two top-tier Beast Martial Souls awakened, the little fellow could probably only have absorbed a first soul ring of four or five hundred years.
But now, from what I can see, even one over six hundred years old might be possible!"
Yue Guan spoke with a look of shock, and Gui Mei beside him was equally astonished.
If his first soul ring could reach over six hundred years, then as long as he further honed his physique before absorbing his second soul ring, a thousand-year second soul ring would be something to look forward to.
The two workhorse Douluos exchanged a glance, both understanding the importance of this information.
"Xiao Huai, wait here with Nana for a moment. I need to report this to His Holiness the Pope immediately."
With that, Gui Mei turned into a black shadow and shot toward the Worship Hall.
Now, in the vast Papal Hall, only Jiang Huai, Hu Liena, and Yue Guan remained, staring wide-eyed at one another.
With the thought that he was already here, and with nothing else to do, Jiang Huai asked a question.
"Elder Ju, since your Martial Soul is the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, is there a corresponding medicinal herb on the continent?"
"I've seen someone awaken a plant Martial Soul that was just the Blue Silver Grass growing everywhere around us."
Hearing that Jiang Huai was actually interested in his Martial Soul, Yue Guan immediately launched into a torrent of introductions.
"The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum corresponding to my Martial Soul is a legendary immortal herb! Once consumed, it sends Qi through all eight meridians and allows one to forge an indestructible diamond body!"
"Little Jiang Huai, if your White Tiger Martial Soul were strengthened by the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, all its attributes would improve considerably."
"For your Nether Civet Martial Soul, you could choose immortal herbs such as Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone or Shadow Phantom Grass to improve the corresponding attributes."
At this point, Yue Guan could not help sighing.
"Unfortunately, I've searched for years without seeing so much as a trace of an immortal herb. Otherwise, Old Ghost and I wouldn't have remained stuck at Level 95, unable to advance even a fraction."
Hu Liena, standing beside them, was also curious about what immortal herb would suit her, and Yue Guan answered her with a smile as well.
Before he knew it, through his deliberate questions, Jiang Huai had learned from Yue Guan all the knowledge of immortal herbs whose sources appeared in the original story, as well as their corresponding harvesting methods.
Not only that, Yue Guan also poured out everything he knew about some immortal herbs Jiang Huai had never even heard of, leaving him exclaiming that it was terrifying indeed!
Good grief, just how much had that Little Scumbag kept hidden back then?
Meanwhile, at the Worship Hall.
Facing the Angel Holy Light she loathed, Bibi Dong stepped inside once again after many years.
The moment she entered, the Worships seated on either side beneath the enormous Angel God Statue all turned their gazes toward her.
Wait, why was this woman here?
It was not just Bibi Dong who wanted to elbow the Worships in the Worship Hall.
These old geezers did not think much of her as Pope either.
If Qian Daoliu had not been keeping them in check, they would have wanted to drag Bibi Dong off the papal throne long ago.
"Bibi Dong, why aren't you staying in the Papal Hall and being a good little Pope? What brings you to our Worship Hall?"
"You're not welcome here."
In the first seat to Qian Daoliu's left, a burly middle-aged man in golden armor spoke with a sneer, his tone devoid of the slightest respect for Bibi Dong as Pope.
He was none other than the very person Bibi Dong had come to find: the Second Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"Golden Crocodile, you old brute, I came to see you today to have you hand over the Golden Crocodile Clan's body-refining method."
"I've taken a new disciple, and I happen to need you, as Second Worship, to make a contribution. Don't make things difficult for your Pope."
One could only say that Bibi Dong truly lived up to her name.
The moment she opened her mouth, the air was thick with gunpowder.
Hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo nearly laughed in anger.
"Bibi Dong, you really do have some nerve! Do you truly think that making a little progress in your cultivation over the years means you can challenge me?"
"I earned my title of Golden Crocodile King through strength. Don't tell me you've lumped me in with the clan of that useless old flame of yours?"
"The world's number one Beast Martial Soul? What a joke."
"Not to mention that they even managed to awaken a Martial Soul as laughable as Pig Luo!"
With that, Golden Crocodile Douluo snorted coldly, and the presence of a Level 98 Super Douluo slowly spread from him.
The other Worships present, including Qian Daoliu, were all somewhat stunned.
Wait, Second Brother?
Was provoking Bibi Dong like this really a good idea?
Who did not know that the man with the little crew cut was this female Pope's reverse scale?
Normally, to maintain stability within Spirit Hall, they almost never touched that sore spot.
Yet now, Golden Crocodile had gone straight ahead and insulted both Yu Xiaogang and his entire clan.
Quite a few Worships were already preparing to step in and break up the fight in time.
However, something unexpected happened.
This time, not only was Bibi Dong not angry, but she instead looked at Golden Crocodile Douluo with a mocking expression.
What was Gangzi, to deserve comparison with her precious disciple?
Get to the back of the line!
Obtaining the body-refining method for Jiang Huai was what mattered most to her right now.
"Golden Crocodile, there's no need to try to anger me with Yu Xiaogang."
"Providing resources for Spirit Hall's younger generation is your rightful duty as Worships."
"I came here personally today to have you hand over this body-refining method!"
"Don't forget, I am the Pope of Spirit Hall!"
Humm-
Unwilling to show weakness, Bibi Dong likewise released the presence of her Spider Emperor Martial Soul, colliding with Golden Crocodile Douluo's presence.
Upon sensing it, the expressions of the Worships who had been about to speak up and mediate instantly changed.
"Level 98? How is that possible?"
Had Bibi Dong actually grown into a force to be reckoned with, silently and right under their noses?
Golden Crocodile Douluo's smile froze on his face, replaced by an utterly solemn expression.
He had been wondering where Bibi Dong had found the courage to barge into their Worship Hall and speak to him in such a tone.
So that was it!
Just as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, Qian Daoliu slowly spoke.
"Alas, Golden Crocodile, give it to her."
"But, Big Brother..."
"Golden Crocodile, give it to her."
Qian Daoliu spoke again, cutting off the rest of his words.
"What Bibi Dong just said was right. Providing resources for the younger generation is our rightful duty as their elders."
"Her new disciple is also a disciple of Spirit Hall. Don't drag the younger generation into the unpleasantness between you."