" Nana, is what you're saying true? Does Zhu Zhuqing really have two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring?"
Inside the Papal Palace, Hu Liena was reporting to Bibi Dong what she had seen and heard that day.
"Yes, teacher, I specifically used my Divine Power to investigate and confirmed that those two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring were not Simulation using Divine Power or any other method."
After hearing Bibi Dong's usually calm and composed expression finally changed, because this was simply too shocking. Even she herself currently only had one Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. Even though she had now begun the God Trial and her Soul Ring age had increased to some extent, her Eighth Soul Ring could not reach 100,000 years at all, and could only barely reach the level of 90,000 years at most.
Now that Zhu Zhuqing actually has two Soul Ring at the 100,000-year level, how could she not be shocked?
"Where is she now? I need to personally verify her Soul Power." Bibi Dong had already stood up and said urgently, "If she really does possess two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, then no matter what, we must keep her in the Spirit Hall."
Hu Liena nodded repeatedly and said, "She is currently at Yue Guan's residence, paying her respects to him."
"Summon Yue Guan Zhu Zhuqing see me immediately!" said the guard at the Bibi Dong gate.
" Your His Holiness the Pope, there's no need. I've already brought Zhu Zhuqing with me."
Just as Bibi Dong finished giving the order, a soft, feminine voice came from outside the door. A man then led Zhu Zhuqing into the Papal Palace. The man's skin was as delicate as a baby's, and his alluring appearance gave him a peculiar air. His voice made it impossible to guess his age; if it weren't for the prominent Adam's apple, no one would believe he was a man. He wore a long, gilded robe inlaid with gold and silver patterns, and especially the gleaming gold gem on his chest, the size of an infant's fist, exuded an aura of opulence.
"Greetings, Your His Holiness the Pope."
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Zhu Zhuqing knelt down together to greet Zhu Zhuqing.
"Rise."
"Thank you His Holiness the Pope. Your His Holiness the Pope, I have brought Zhu Zhuqing to you," Chrysanthemum Douluo said to Bibi Dong, who was standing on the high platform.
The moment Chrysanthemum Douluo finished speaking, Bibi Dong appeared directly beside Zhu Zhuqing, carefully examining the girl who was not yet 14 years old. When Zhu Zhuqing's eyes met Bibi Dong's, her heart skipped a beat. What kind of eyes were those! Deep, ethereal, without any emotional fluctuations, yet they seemed to contain the entire universe, incredibly profound.
" The Pope is so beautiful," Zhu Zhuqing thought to herself. She had never seen anyone as beautiful Bibi Dong. No matter how many times she saw her, she would be attracted by her appearance, especially the Haki that Bibi Dong exuded, as if a queen had descended upon the world.
Looking at the girl before her, Bibi Dong smiled slightly and said softly, " Zhu Lie has truly given birth to a fine daughter. Who would have thought that a girl not even fourteen years old would possess such talent?"
Having said that, Bibi Dong returned to the Pope chair and sat down.
" Your His Holiness the Pope, I have severed my father-daughter relationship with Zhu Lie. I no longer have a surname, so please call me Zhu Zhuqing," Zhu Zhuqing said to Bibi Dong.
"Yes, that's true. After all, if it weren't for that person wearing the spider mask rescuing you back then, you might already be married to the eldest prince of the Star Luo Empire."
Bibi Dong seemed to know a lot about what had happened at the Star Luo Imperial Palace, and knew that Zhu Zhuqing had been rescued, not kidnapped as stated on the wanted poster.
"Is your significant improvement all thanks to that masked man?" Bibi Dong asked.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and said, "Yes, Your His Holiness the Pope."
"Let's put that aside for now. Summon your Martial Soul and Soul Ring, let me take a look."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and did as instructed, summoning her Martial Soul and Soul Ring. Six spirit rings appeared, one yellow, one purple, one red, and one black. Two extremely dazzling red Soul Ring slowly rotated around her, directly overshadowing the light of the first four Soul Ring.
Upon seeing these Soul Ring, Bibi Dong's expression changed slightly.
"They really are two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring..." Bibi Dong murmured to herself.
Zhu Zhuqing's expression remained very calm, as if she had already anticipated Bibi Dong's reaction.
" Zhu Zhuqing, is that masked man Tang Chen?" Bibi Dong suddenly asked.
Upon hearing Bibi Dong's words, Zhu Zhuqing was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting Bibi Dong to suddenly ask her such a question.
A thoughtful look flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. She then bowed to Bibi Dong and explained, "I don't know his identity either, but he's very strong. He's the one who helped me attach these two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring in the Far North."
"With your physique, your Fifth Soul Ring has absolutely no chance of absorbing Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. These two Soul Master sacrificed themselves willingly, right?" Bibi Dong continued.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and explained, "Yes, that masked man was really strong. A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was like an ant in front of him. He didn't even use his Martial Soul; he beat the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast to the brink of death with his bare hands, and finally forced the Soul Beast to sacrifice itself to me."
"What?" Hu Liena and Chrysanthemum Douluo, who were standing to the side, showed surprise on their faces.
What does Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast mean? It's equivalent to Titled Douluo, and that masked man actually beat it up without using any Soul Power? Just how terrifying would his Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast level be to achieve that?
After listening, Bibi Dong confirmed that the person Zhu Zhuqing had encountered was Tang Chen. Only he possessed such cultivation that he could defeat Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast without using his Martial Soul. However, she didn't quite understand why Tang Chen would help Zhu Zhuqing. Did the Netherworld Zhu Family and Tang Chen have some secret she didn't know about?
However, it seems that the people Tang Chen has helped are all more or less related to the Spirit Hall. First it was Xie Yue, then Yan, and now it's Zhu Zhuqing. He's helping the Spirit Hall all along. What exactly does Tang Chen want to do?
This question remains unanswered for the time being, but Bibi Dong already has other plans. She raises her head, looks quietly at Zhu Zhuqing, and says, " Zhu Zhuqing, would you be willing to become my disciple?"
"Huh?" Zhu Zhuqing was stunned, staring at Bibi Dong in disbelief. She hadn't expected Bibi Dong to make such a request.
Bibi Dong smiled and slowly explained, "The purpose of our Spirit Hall is to uphold justice and maintain peace on the continent. Now that you have severed ties with the Zhu Family, joined the Spirit Hall Academy, and possess such talent, I will naturally nurture you well."
"So, would you be willing to become my disciple?"
(End of this chapter)