Bibi Dong Sneaked Out of Spirit City!
"A Soul Master at the Soul Douluo level?"
Qian Xunji murmured, his heart sinking slightly.
Although no Titled Douluo-level powerhouse had appeared in the Black Robe Organization yet, it now had a Soul Douluo-level Soul Master. It was probably only a matter of time before a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse appeared.
Once a Titled Douluo-level Soul Master appeared, the Black Robe Organization would pose a different level of danger than before.
Unfortunately, over the past ten years, only Spirit Hall had relentlessly pursued and suppressed the Black Robe Organization. The two great empires, Heaven Dou and the Star Luo Empire, had paid it no attention at all.
If the two great empires had joined Spirit Hall in pursuing and suppressing it, the Black Robe Organization probably would not have grown to its present scale.
The main reason the Black Robe Organization had been able to grow so quickly despite Spirit Hall's suppression on multiple fronts was that it could rapidly increase Soul Masters' strength through sacrifice.
Under such temptation, even Soul Masters without evil Martial Souls could not resist being tempted and joined the Black Robe Organization.
The Black Robe Organization was controlled by the Crimson Mother, and once someone joined, there was no way to leave.
That was also why, no matter how much the Black Robe Organization was pursued and wiped out, it could never be completely eradicated.
"Gui Mei, I'll leave this matter to you. Wipe out that sacrificial site."
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope!"
"Teacher!"
A cheerful voice rang out, and Bibi Dong, dressed in a long silk gown, hurried in, followed by Yue Guan, who looked rather helpless.
"Xiao Dong, why are you here instead of cultivating?"
Qian Xunji scolded her with a stern face.
The smile on Bibi Dong's face vanished. She drew back her head and said timidly,
"Teacher, I've already finished cultivating. If you don't believe me, ask Uncle Yue Guan."
"Your Holiness the Pope, Her Highness the Saintess has indeed finished cultivating."
Yue Guan spoke up from behind her.
"See, Teacher? Uncle Yue Guan lost to me again today!"
Bibi Dong proudly raised her chin, like a puppy waiting for its master's praise.
"Yue Guan, I told you not to indulge her. If she doesn't take cultivation seriously, she'll be nothing but a delicate flower when she faces a real battle."
Qian Xunji's criticism made the corners of Bibi Dong's upturned mouth droop, and her expression was full of grievance.
Hearing this, Yue Guan hurriedly dropped to one knee and explained,
"Your Holiness the Pope, I haven't been indulging Her Highness the Saintess. At the same level, I really am no match for her anymore."
"Her Highness the Saintess is extraordinarily gifted. The speed and extent of her progress are truly astonishing."
Only after hearing Yue Guan's explanation did Qian Xunji's expression improve slightly.
"Even so, Xiao Dong, you mustn't become conceited. You still need to cultivate diligently and seriously, understand?"
"Understood, Teacher!"
"Yue Guan, another crimson sacrificial site has been discovered. Go with Gui Mei and wipe it out completely."
Yue Guan looked up in surprise.
In recent years, there seemed to be more and more of these crimson sacrificial sites.
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope!"
"Teacher, I want to go with Uncle Yue Guan and Uncle Gui Mei too."
Bibi Dong suddenly spoke up.
"Nonsense! What would you go for?"
Qian Xunji swept his wide sleeve and rebuked her.
"Teacher, haven't you always told me to gain real combat experience? But Uncle Yue Guan holds back every time. It's not a real fight at all."
"Besides, Teacher, I'm already level 75. Apart from the few times I went out to hunt for Soul Rings, I've never even left Spirit City!"
Bibi Dong pouted, her face full of grievance.
"With Uncle Gui Mei and Uncle Yue Guan there to protect me, I won't be in danger. Teacher, please let me go with them."
"Stop this nonsense!"
"They're going to wipe out a Fallen Soul Master sacrificial site. Do you think they're going on an outing?"
Qian Xunji refused her coldly.
"Teacher..."
"If you keep making a fuss, I'll punish you by making you face the wall and reflect on your mistakes for three days!"
At those words, Bibi Dong immediately fell silent.
"Yue Guan, Gui Mei, go and return quickly!"
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope!"
Yue Guan and Gui Mei accepted their orders and withdrew.
Bibi Dong followed them out of Pope Hall in a huff.
On his throne, Qian Xunji looked at the various administrative matters on his desk that needed handling. He picked one up and resumed reviewing it.
After making some brief preparations, Yue Guan and Gui Mei left Spirit City.
What neither of them expected was that, after they left Spirit City, a figure would follow close behind them through the city gates.
That afternoon, Qian Xunji appeared at Bibi Dong's residence. Seeing the empty room, he glanced at the desk and spotted a note lying there. He stepped forward, picked it up and read it at a glance.
A flicker of anger immediately appeared between Qian Xunji's brows.
Bibi Dong had actually left the city without permission to follow Gui Mei and Yue Guan!
"Someone!"
Qian Xunji called out coldly.
"Your Holiness the Pope!"
Two Spirit Hall deacons appeared behind Qian Xunji.
"Notify Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo immediately. Find Her Highness the Saintess!"
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope!"
By the time Yue Guan and Gui Mei received Spirit Hall's message, they were already a thousand li away.
When they learned that Her Highness the Saintess had secretly run out of Spirit City, both were shocked, but could only stop and begin searching for Bibi Dong.
Half a day later, the two found the Saintess, Bibi Dong, in a city along their route.
"Your Highness the Saintess, please return to Spirit Hall at once!"
Gui Mei said with a serious expression.
"No! I'm not going back!"
Bibi Dong shook her head repeatedly.
"I want to wipe out that sacrificial site, or whatever it is, with you, Uncle Yue Guan and Uncle Gui Mei. I want Teacher to know I'm not a child anymore."
"Your Highness the Saintess, that sacrificial site is extremely dangerous. If you come with us and something happens to you, what are we supposed to do?"
"His Holiness the Pope will surely punish both of us severely."
"No, no! Uncle Yue Guan, take me with you!"
"I'm already a level 75 Soul Saint. At the same level, even you aren't my match, Uncle Yue Guan. What's there to worry about?"
"Anyway, if you don't take me, I'm not going back to Spirit City. I'll travel the continent by myself!"
Bibi Dong planted her hands on her slender waist and spoke fiercely.
Gui Mei and Yue Guan exchanged a glance, helplessness in both their eyes.
In all of Spirit Hall, only the Great Enshrined and His Holiness the Pope could make Her Highness the Saintess obediently listen.
"We'll have to ask His Holiness the Pope first. If he agrees, we'll take you with us."
"What do you think, Your Highness the Saintess?"
Gui Mei could only compromise a little.
"No! Teacher definitely won't agree!"
"Uncle Yue Guan, Uncle Gui Mei, please take me with you. I promise I'll be good and listen, and I definitely won't cause you any trouble."
"I'm begging you!"
Bibi Dong pressed her palms together and pleaded.
Yue Guan and Gui Mei sighed, knowing it was no use saying anything more.
"All right, Your Highness the Saintess. But let's make this clear first: if you don't follow our arrangements, we'll take you back to Spirit City, even if it means abandoning this mission!"
Yue Guan said solemnly.
"I knew you were the best, Uncle Yue Guan!"
"Don't worry, Uncle Yue Guan. I definitely won't cause you any trouble!"
Bibi Dong's face immediately lit up with joy.