"Give yourself to me?!" Ye Han faced Xiao Wu's request.
He was instantly speechless.
He was not so desperate that he would even eat the Rogue Rabbit!
Once his speechlessness passed, Ye Han immediately wanted to refuse.
But before he could speak, Xiao Wu beat him to it:
"Master, are you going to be like last time, and the time before that..."
"And the time before that, and the time before that, and reject Xiao Wu again?"
Xiao Wu's eyes held a measure of resentment, grievance, and pitiful pleading.
It was as though every rejection had carved a mark into her heart.
This damned Rogue Rabbit did nothing but go into heat all day!
Speechless, Ye Han put on a serious expression and spoke earnestly:
"Xiao Wu, my foremost task right now is to cultivate diligently and grow stronger."
"Otherwise, how can I revitalize the Soul Beast Clan? How can I avenge your mother, or even resurrect her?"
"Besides, you're still young! Don't you know children can't do that sort of thing? It's illegal!"
The light in Xiao Wu's eyes instantly dimmed.
Her two rabbit ears drooped against her head, her voice as faint as a mosquito's hum:
"O-okay... Xiao Wu understands..."
But suddenly, she seemed to find an opening.
She raised her head to look at Ye Han, her beautiful eyes brimming with hope:
"But Master, Xiao Wu isn't little at all! Xiao Wu is already tens of thousands of years old!"
I really want to slap you to death!
Ye Han cursed inwardly, then casually fobbed her off:
"Anyway, not now. The time isn't right!"
Xiao Wu was overjoyed to hear this, believing her master had only refused because he was not ready.
"I knew Master couldn't bear to reject Xiao Wu!"
"Master loves Xiao Wu most, right? Xiao Wu loves Master most too!"
Overjoyed, Xiao Wu buried her head in Ye Han's arms, nuzzling back and forth.
Her two rabbit ears bounced along, making her look especially adorable.
What a Rogue Rabbit, a rabbit in heat, a stinking slut of a rabbit!
Who would transmigrate to Douluo and be so desperate they would even eat this rabbit?!
Ye Han cursed inwardly in speechless frustration, pushing her head away with disgust all over his face.
Meanwhile.
Inside the Pope's bedchamber in the Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong had changed into a clean dress.
She summoned Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo once more.
"Your Holiness, we have already thrown that Yu Xiaogang out."
"Have you summoned us again because of this matter?"
Upon arriving, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo exchanged a glance before asking respectfully.
Bibi Dong was now thoroughly disappointed in "Yu Xiaogang," so naturally, she had not summoned them for him.
Her mind was filled with the Rakshasa God's command. Having composed herself, she spoke majestically:
"Elder Ju, Ghost Elder! I command you two to immediately think of every possible means!"
"Secretly purchase a batch of high-age whale rubber within half a month! Spirit Hall will cover all expenses!"
As soon as she finished, both Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo looked stunned.
But soon, inwardly, they both adopted an air of those who knew, knew.
They exchanged a meaningful glance and nodded in unison:
"Yes, Your Holiness. We'll see to it immediately."
As soon as they turned around, gossiping smiles appeared on their faces.
His Holiness the Pope's sudden interest in high-age whale rubber had to be connected to Ye Han.
Over the past two years, Ye Han had eaten large quantities of whale rubber, from which they could deduce that he liked it.
Now His Holiness the Pope was having them purchase high-age whale rubber. What else could she do with it besides give it to him?
It seemed things really were just as they had thought.
His Holiness the Pope and that brat had an extraordinary relationship.
After all, His Holiness the Pope had previously detested Ye Han.
Now she was doing all this for Ye Han. What could it be besides a secret romance?
"Tsk, tsk. That brat actually managed to hook up with His Holiness the Pope. Truly terrifying indeed!"
"Having Ling Yuan by his side was one thing, but now even His Holiness the Pope... He really is blessed with women!" Elder Ju and Ghost Douluo traded remarks as they moved away from the Pope's bedchamber.
"Hmph!"
Bibi Dong watched them leave.
She looked toward Ye Han's residence, certainty on her pretty face:
"Ye Han, oh, Ye Han. Your investiture ceremony as Holy Son is only half a month away."
"These will serve as your gifts before your investiture as Holy Son. You should like them very much, shouldn't you?"
"For these past two years, I've secretly monitored every one of your movements and preferences with perfect clarity! There's no way you won't like them!"
"Since I can't destroy you, I'll try every possible means to make you fall and become my tool, my weapon, completely! Hehe, hahahaha!"
By the end, Bibi Dong's exquisite, beautiful face suddenly became hideous and deranged, striking fear into the heart.
Time flew, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
During that half-month, Ye Han immersed himself in cultivation, barely stepping outside.
His goal was exceptionally clear: to raise his compatibility with the Dragon God's Three Supreme Treasures to fifty percent.
This would meet the requirement for him to head to Sunset Forest and undertake the Dragon God's Fourth Trial after his investiture as Holy Son.
Thanks to the large quantity of high-age whale rubber Bibi Dong had gifted him, his cultivation progressed exceptionally smoothly.
The whale rubber continuously strengthened his Dragon God Sacred Body and promoted compatibility between the supreme treasures, ultimately fulfilling his goal.
This lessened Ye Han's disgust toward Bibi Dong somewhat, though a trace of doubt remained in his heart.
He was unsure why Bibi Dong was suddenly currying favor with him like this. Was it fear, or some other reason?
But regardless, Ye Han understood that he had to remain vigilant. That crazy, ungrateful bitch could not be trusted!
And today, Spirit Hall's Holy Son investiture ceremony took place as scheduled.
When the news spread, the entire continent was shaken, drawing widespread attention.
All of Spirit City was immersed in a festive atmosphere, with colorful lanterns lining both sides of the streets.
Forces close to Spirit Hall gathered here from all sides, simply to witness this historic moment.
Although those forces distant from Spirit Hall did not attend, who knew whether they had secretly sent spies?
The investiture ceremony was naturally held before the Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu, who held the highest positions in Spirit Hall, presided over the ceremony.
Every worshipper and elder among Spirit Hall's upper ranks was present to participate.
Xiao Wu, Hu Liena, and Dugu Yan were naturally there as well. Even Dugu Bo had come.
Nearly everyone in Spirit City flocked over to witness this historic scene, their heated discussions unceasing.
Every Holy Son throughout history had possessed unparalleled talent, a monstrous genius of his era. How could people not look forward to it?
After all, Spirit Hall's last investiture of a Holy Son or Holy Maiden had taken place decades ago.
The current Pope, Bibi Dong, was precisely the woman who had been invested as Holy Maiden decades earlier!
"The investiture ceremony officially begins!"
Qian Daoliu, who presided over the ceremony, slowly rose and gave a majestic shout, brimming with anticipation.
Dressed in magnificent Holy Son robes, Ye Han stepped forward before the Pope's Palace under everyone's gaze.
An uproar instantly swept through the crowd. Every gaze landed on Ye Han, filled with shock.
This boy actually looked much younger than the current Pope had been when she was invested as Holy Maiden.
By the look of it, this boy's talent could not possibly fall below His Holiness the Pope's. This boy had the makings of a great emperor!
"..."
Feeling the gazes from every direction, Ye Han remained exceptionally calm, hoping it would end soon.
Compared to this Holy Son investiture ceremony, the Dragon God's Fourth Trial he was about to undertake was far more appealing.
Just then, Bibi Dong, who was also presiding over the ceremony, slowly walked over.
"Ye Han, from this day onward, you are Spirit Hall's Holy Son, bearing Spirit Hall's future and hopes!"
She crowned him and draped a robe over him, making her announcement in a solemn, majestic voice.
Yet there was a trace of something inexplicable in the way she looked at Ye Han.
This struck Ye Han as strange. He had no idea what nasty scheme this damned crazy woman was plotting now.
He had been cultivating in seclusion for nearly half a month and had not interacted with her.
Had she forgotten the pain from half a month ago? Was she itching for a beating? I'll have to teach her a lesson later!
But just as Ye Han's thoughts wandered, an ill-timed voice of opposition rang out.
(End of chapter)