Salas looked up nervously, his gaze turning to the two elders for help, only to see them tacitly avert their eyes—whoever gets involved in this mess is doomed!
Salas's face paled, and he had no choice but to reply, forcing a smile, "Your Highness, it's actually... nothing serious. It's just that someone has come to the temple with Pope Token, requesting an audience with the Pope."
" Pope Token?" Qian Renxue frowned. " From the Upper Three Sects?"
"Yes..." Salas replied in a low voice, his mind racing— Yu Xiaogang was indeed the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's leader, so saying that he represented the Upper Three Sects was somewhat plausible!
"People from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?" Qian Renxue pressed.
"Exactly."
"Then why are you panicking?"
Salas was somewhat nervous, "Your Highness, the relationship between the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and Xuan Ming is tense. If you find out..."
Qian Renxue frowned slightly. "Take me to see."
"Young Master, you mustn't!" Snake Lance Douluo hurriedly stopped him.
"Why not?" Qian Renxue retorted. "Since the other party wants to see the Pope, then I'll let him see him."
After saying that, her divine Soul Power surged around her, Head Soul Bone shone brightly. Her appearance and figure gradually changed in the light, and in an instant, she had transformed into the appearance of Bibi Dong!
Upon seeing this, both Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo turned their gazes toward Salas.
If you can't stop this, you're dead!
Salas's expression stiffened. "Your Highness, in my humble opinion, this matter is inappropriate."
"What's wrong?" Qian Renxue frowned slightly.
" Salas, what are you hiding from me?"
Salas took a deep breath. "Your Highness, you may not know this, but the person who came is acquainted with His Holiness the Pope. If you go there like this, I'm afraid... it will cause trouble. If His Holiness the Pope finds out..."
"Wouldn't it be fine if we just didn't let her know?" Qian Renxue said calmly.
"Or are you planning to tip someone off?"
Salas was so frightened that he immediately lowered his head. "Your Highness, please understand! This humble servant had no such intention!"
Qian Renxue snorted coldly, "Then take me to meet the guests from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
Salas had no choice but to bite the bullet and lead the way.
Seeing that he couldn't stop the situation, Snake Lance Douluo had no choice but to stall for time and see if Golden Crocodile Douluo could handle it.
"Young Master, His Holiness the Pope doesn't usually dress like this. Why don't you... dress up a bit?" said the Snake Lance Douluo.
" The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has sent people, most likely because of their conflict with Xuan Ming. If you give yourself away..."
Qian Renxue stopped in her tracks. "That's true. Salas, go and bring me a set of the Crown and robes for the Pope."
Snake Lance Douluo glanced at Salas, who immediately understood.
"Your Highness, please wait a moment, I will go and prepare immediately." Salas bowed and turned to flee.
Qian Renxue frowned slightly, "Stop!"
Salas shuddered and abruptly stopped. "Does Your Highness have any further instructions?"
"I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn," Qian Renxue said calmly.
"If you can't come back, then you never need to come back."
Salas was inwardly groaning, but dared not disobey, and could only leave hastily.
Time ticked by, and as the time it takes for an incense stick to burn neared its end, Salas finally returned hastily, wearing a magnificent Pope crown and robes. His forehead was covered in sweat, clearly indicating that the journey had not been easy.
Qian Renxue took the clothes, gestured for Salas and the two elders to leave, and went into the dressing room alone.
"Where is the Second Worship?" Snake Lance Douluo asked anxiously.
If I tell you to go find some clothes, you actually go find some clothes?
"Elder Golden Crocodile and Elder Qian Jun Jiang Mo have both left the city," Salas said helplessly.
"Leave the city? When?" Snake Lance Douluo asked.
"They went out this morning; I only found out when I went over just now," Salas said.
Snake Lance Douluo frowned deeply.
Why go out at a time like this?
A moment later, when Qian Renxue reappeared before the group, she was dressed in Pope attire, exuding an aura of authority and majesty. She nodded in satisfaction and said to Salas, "Lead the way."
Salas had no choice but to bite the bullet and lead Qian Renxue toward the council hall.
On the other side, Yue Guan also brought Hu Liena into the training ground from the other side.
Under the shade of the tree, Bibi Dong sat cross-legged on the ground. The phantoms of the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor flickered alternately, and two completely different but extremely ferocious powers rippled outwards in waves.
Xuan Ming stood guard to one side, waiting quietly.
Bibi Dong is Level 99 Peerless Douluo, and she has been at this level for many years. She also possesses Twin Martial Souls, making it highly likely that she has condensed Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores.
For the past month, Bibi Dong has been trying to find her rhythm, and today is her third attempt.
If Di Tian were here, he could probably help Bibi Dong a lot more, but that's obviously impossible.
As they approached, Yue Guan and Hu Liena spotted Bibi Dong concentrating intently. They didn't go any closer but stopped a hundred meters away.
Xuan Ming also saw them and slowly walked over. "What is it?"
Hu Liena looked at Bibi Dong, "What's wrong, teacher?"
"He's still cultivating; it should take some more time," Xuan Ming said.
Yue Guan's expression was somewhat unnatural. "You've been here for a whole day and night... just cultivating?"
"Otherwise what?" Xuan Ming retorted.
Yue Guan looked puzzled. "I thought..."
Xuan Ming's eye twitched slightly. "What are you thinking about all day long?"
What happened next was dangerous, Bibi Dong was unwilling to gamble on whether Qian Daoliu would dare to make a move in Spirit City, as she felt the risk was too great.
He didn't force her, but simply tried his best to help Bibi Dong condense Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores to see how much improvement it could bring her.
"Is there something you need?" Xuan Ming asked.
Before they began to condense their Soul Core, Bibi Dong specifically instructed Yue Guan to guard outside the training ground, while Gui Mei was to keep an eye on Golden Crocodile and the others, lest that old man suddenly come and cause trouble.
Unless it's something serious, Yue Guan wouldn't come in, much less bring Hu Liena with him.
"No, it's nothing." Yue Guan somewhat guiltily.
He genuinely couldn't understand Bibi Dong's actions!
"Are you alright?" Xuan Ming frowned slightly.
"Someone's here? Qian Renxue? Or someone else?"
"Could it be Yu Xiaogang?"
Yue Guan's eyes twitched slightly. "What are you thinking about? What's Yu Xiaogang doing here?"
Xuan Ming raised an eyebrow slightly. "It seems it really is him."
Yue Guan's expression froze. "I think there must be some misunderstanding about this."
"There's no misunderstanding." Xuan Ming turned to look at Bibi Dong.
Tang San suffered repeated blows from the gap in Martial Soul during the previous preliminaries, which inevitably caused mental problems. Tang Hao is probably still suppressing his old injuries. Since Yu Xiaogang couldn't persuade Tang San, he could only try to help him minimize the risks of cultivating Twin Martial Souls at the same time.
"You want to get rid of me so she can handle it?" Xuan Ming asked.
Yue Guan's expression froze.
Damn! When did Xuan Ming's brain start working so fast?
Weren't we always a step behind before?
"Do you really think I'm brainless because I haven't been using my brain much these past few years?" Xuan Ming asked.
Ever since he started using both brains together according to Bibi Dong's method, his brain has been a bit overwhelmed. Most of the time, he's in a state of not thinking, almost like he's AFK, so he looks somewhat dazed.
The Soul Bone of Spirit Condensation Wisdom Skull, was enhanced by the power of the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King using their dragon bones. After evolving into the Ice and Fire Dragon Origin Head Crown, his mind no longer needed to be idle as before.
He didn't become smarter; his brain just came back to normal.
However, sometimes he doesn't really want to use his brain; he'd rather be a little absent-minded.
"So... what do you plan to do?" Yue Guan asked cautiously.
"Let him wait," Xuan Ming said calmly.
"Let's talk about it after things are settled here."
Bibi Dong has found the balance point for the fusion of the two Soul Power. If all goes well, her Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores will be successfully condensed.
There's no need to interrupt her over something so trivial.
"Then I'll go tell them." With that, Yue Guan disappeared.
As Yue Guan suddenly stopped. When he saw " Bibi Dong " surrounded by Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo, he immediately showed a look of disbelief.
What's Bibi Dong doing here?
No! This is Qian Renxue!
How did Qian Renxue manage to disguise herself as Bibi Dong?
Is she going to see Yu Xiaogang?
Qian Renxue disguised herself as Bibi Dong to meet Yu Xiaogang?
What the hell is this?!
Chapter 268 You're Still the Same as Before
Just thinking about that scene made Yue Guan's face turn ashen. He disregarded the risk of arguing with Qian Renxue and rushed forward to block her path.
"Your Highness, if His Holiness the Pope finds out you're disguised like this, he'll be angry," Yue Guan said nervously.
Qian Renxue frowned slightly. "That was her who told me, what's it to you?"
"Get out of the way."
"Your Highness, those are His Holiness the Pope's guests inside; you cannot go in," Yue Guan said, forcing a smile.
If Qian Renxue gets involved in this matter, Golden Crocodile Douluo will be furious, Bibi Dong will be furious too!
Seeing Yue Guan's "righteousness," both Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo cast grateful glances at him.
Thank goodness you're here!
If Qian Renxue really goes in and causes trouble, they'll be finished!
Yue Guan glared at the Snake Lance and the Pufferfish with a hint of exasperation.
Couldn't you fucking stop them?!
Noticing the flirtatious glances exchanged Yue Guan and the others, Qian Renxue grew increasingly impatient.
" Yue Guan, are you going to block my way? Have you thought about the consequences?" Qian Renxue said coldly.
"Your Highness, this is no small matter, and I am only doing this for your safety," Yue Guan said.
"Safety?" Qian Renxue's eyes flickered slightly. "Who is inside? It can't be Yu Yuanzhen himself, can it?"
"Your Highness, His Holiness the Pope is currently in meditation and will arrive shortly. Would you please wait a moment?" Yue Guan asked tentatively.
"What if I refuse to wait?" Qian Renxue took a step forward, her gaze icy.
"Well..." Yue Guan a deep breath, "Could you wait a moment? Xuan Ming is here too; I'll ask him to come see you right away?"
He knew Qian Renxue's stubborn temper; if he tried to stop her by force, she would really take action, and the situation would become even more difficult to manage.
Now, the only one who can persuade her is probably Xuan Ming.