By this time, Bibi Dong had reconciled with Qian Renxue, and her relationship with Qian Daoliu had also eased. So, when she summoned all the elders for a meeting, there was no opposition from Qian Daoliu's faction.
The new Elder Tokens featured emblems based on the martial souls of the Seven Enshrined Elders—true symbols of Spirit Hall. The old six symbols were a mere formality.
Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo: …
Even Qian Daoliu, upon learning about this, chuckled and said nothing. He was pleased with Bibi Dong's approach.
Yu Xiaogang, seeing Bibi Dong arrive, bore his pain and snapped, "Bibi Dong, this is how your Spirit Hall behaves? No discipline! They show no respect for the Elder's Token! Is it just for show?"
Seeing Yu Xiaogang after so many years didn't bring Bibi Dong the happiness she once imagined—instead, it sickened her. After today's scene, everyone in Spirit Hall would likely speculate about her relationship with him. But she had long prepared for this eventuality. Let them know if they must; she was just grateful she had not been entangled with him for real. Now, all she felt was disgust.
"Oh? If you feel our Spirit Hall lacks discipline, then leave!" Bibi Dong said coldly, her gaze dismissive.
Uh...
Huh?
Yu Xiaogang was stunned by her unexpected response. He'd envisioned Bibi Dong coming over to help him up, allowing him to brush her off and save face, stunning the onlookers. But things weren't going as planned.
Seeing her turn her back and walk away, he panicked and called out, "Bibi Dong! After all these years, is this how you treat me?"
Swallowing his humiliation, Yu Xiaogang had come here to acquire notes on twin martial soul cultivation for Tang San's sake. He couldn't let Bibi Dong leave.
He saw her pause and felt a rush of confidence—she must still have feelings for him, maybe even some resentment about how he'd left her years ago. Surely, those guards had beaten him at her command, a tactic of hers to make him suffer. If this was what it took for Tang San's future, he would endure.
In just a few seconds, Yu Xiaogang convinced himself he was right. Unfortunately, he couldn't see Bibi Dong's face, twisted in a chilling smile.
"Very well, come in. It's been so many years; it's time to settle some scores. Surely you didn't come to see me without a reason, and the Soul Master Tournament is still underway."
"Leave us," Bibi Dong ordered.
Inside the Pope's Palace, the doors closed. Yu Xiaogang, still reeling from his injuries, trembled. Those guards had been merciless, and he seethed with anger, resolving to remember this.
Seeing they were alone, Bibi Dong wasn't in a rush to "settle accounts." She wanted to hear what he had to say. If her guess was right…
Yu Xiaogang spoke directly, "Bibi Dong, I hope you can give me your notes on cultivating twin martial souls!"
Of course. Bibi Dong sighed inwardly, disappointed. Just as Su Ming had said, Yu Xiaogang was hopeless.
"You want my twin martial soul cultivation notes for your disciple? Do you realize that your disciple is an enemy of Spirit Hall? His father is Clear Sky Douluo!" Bibi Dong's voice was icy.
Yu Xiaogang was somewhat surprised but found it logical. After all, Tang San had shown his Clear Sky Hammer during the tournament, and Salas, the bishop, would have surely relayed the news.
He knew well that Tang San's father had conflicts with Spirit Hall, and that his external spirit bone had even been forcibly taken by them. Yet, to obtain Bibi Dong's insights, he forced himself to say, "Dong'er, if you give me those notes, I assure you that Tang San will never be an enemy of Spirit Hall."
"Ridiculous!"
Boom!
A surge of spirit power struck Yu Xiaogang, sending him flying, blood spurting from his mouth.
"Yu Xiaogang! I am the Pope of Spirit Hall now! Address me as 'Your Holiness'!" Bibi Dong snapped, repulsed by his use of "Dong'er." She barely restrained herself from using her full strength, or he would have been obliterated.
If he died that easily, it would be too merciful.
Gritting his teeth through the pain, blood trickling from his mouth, Yu Xiaogang choked out, "Yes, Your Holiness!"
He clenched his fists, fingers digging into his palms. The humiliation was unbearable. Did Bibi Dong truly hold no regard for their past?
Seeing him so indignant filled Bibi Dong with a measure of satisfaction—she enjoyed watching him like this.
"You knew your disciple was our enemy, yet you came to ask for my notes? You knew this, yet you still took him as your student? Is this your idea of 'love'?" Bibi Dong sneered. "You're raising an enemy of Spirit Hall, and you shamelessly ask for my help. Do you think I'd give it to you?"
Yu Xiaogang's face flushed with embarrassment.
"Your Holiness, have you forgotten the past? You know how I felt about you! Trust me, if you give me the notes, Tang San will never go against Spirit Hall. I swear it!" Yu Xiaogang switched tactics, appealing to emotions.
Watching his delusional confidence, Bibi Dong scoffed. She remembered a line Su Ming once wrote in his diary:
"Yo, Xiao Gang, still not satisfied at level 30? And you think you're going to ascend to the God Realm?"
At that moment, seeing this scene, Bibi Dong wanted to laugh. This was precisely the kind of behavior she expected from Tang San. Now, watching Yu Xiaogang stand there, confident and self-assured, she shook her head. When the time came, no matter what Yu Xiaogang said, Tang San wouldn't back down.
Because of Su Ming's meddling, Tang San believed Spirit Hall had stolen his spirit bone. With that grudge alone, he already harbored a deep-seated hatred for them.
Bibi Dong thought, For Yu Xiaogang to think he could sway Tang San not to oppose Spirit Hall was just naive.
"What reason do I have to believe you?" Bibi Dong's face hardened as Yu Xiaogang mentioned their past feelings from twenty years ago.
Seeing her expression shift, a flicker of hope sparked in Yu Xiaogang's eyes. There's a chance! He decided to press on, trying to win her over with a few more words. Just then, a beam of spirit power shot through his right shoulder.
"Ahh!" he screamed in pain, clutching his wound, unable to comprehend Bibi Dong's betrayal. Why? Why isn't she responding as I expected? Wasn't our love real?
"Bibi Dong!" he roared in rage, forgetting all formalities, as another shot of spirit power pierced his other shoulder.
"I told you to address me as 'Your Holiness'! Next time, I'll take an arm," Bibi Dong warned icily.
At her glare, Yu Xiaogang froze. She was serious! Terrified, he trembled and muttered, "Y-Yes, Your Holiness."
Utterly humiliated, Yu Xiaogang felt like crying. This was the complete opposite of what he'd envisioned. Had he walked straight into a lion's den?
At that moment, Bibi Dong casually pulled a sheet of paper from her spirit tool and tossed it at his feet. "Take a look, you piece of trash. You talk about loving me? I must have been blind!"
A terrible premonition gripped Yu Xiaogang as he picked up the paper, wincing through the pain.
Boom! Seeing the document, detailing his secret wedding plans with Liu Erlong, his mind went blank. He had hidden the wedding, inviting only three people. The first reason was to keep it from Bibi Dong, and the second was to avoid his family disrupting his plans, knowing Erlong's relation to the family.
Yet somehow, his uncle had discovered it. He'd been forced to act heartbroken and flee the scene, just as he had years ago at Spirit Hall. Two carefully planned schemes, both foiled. And now, Bibi Dong had the proof!
Thinking quickly, Yu Xiaogang tried to decide what to say, aware that Bibi Dong was not as naive as before.
"Your Holiness, please let me explain. I was devastated when I left Spirit Hall. As I traveled the continent to mend my heart, I met Flender and Erlong. Erlong saw my sorrow and comforted me, and over time, we fell in love."
Yu Xiaogang's explanation was only half true. Maybe if I blend fact with fiction, she won't notice.
But he underestimated Bibi Dong. Spirit Hall's intelligence was far from weak, and Su Ming had hinted at Yu Xiaogang's tricks repeatedly in his diary over the past seven years.
"Oh? So she comforted you? You claimed to be so devoted to me, yet within three months, you'd fallen for Liu Erlong? And with all your supposed knowledge of martial spirits, you didn't recognize Erlong's spirit as a variant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon?" Bibi Dong's question sliced through his composure.
Yu Xiaogang's heart missed a beat, but he kept lying. "Erlong's spirit is a Red Dragon variant; I didn't realize it was related."
"Ah! My leg!" Yu Xiaogang screamed as another blast of spirit power pierced his right leg. The pain was excruciating.
"Tell the truth! You claim to have the continent's best martial spirit theories but can't recognize a simple spirit mutation? Erlong's Red Dragon spirit is only a color variant of your family's. Do you have any excuse left?"
Monster! Yu Xiaogang thought. How could she have changed so much?
"Bibi Dong, you're a monster! Where's the sweet, innocent Bibi Dong from before?" he yelled.
She sneered, "The old Bibi Dong disappeared the day you left Spirit Hall! I was just naive, dazzled by your theories. And those theories? They came from Spirit Hall's records!"
"Since you came to me today, let's settle this once and for all. Answer me: did you know Erlong was part of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan? Did you plan to marry her knowing this?"
Yu Xiaogang wanted to deny it, but when he saw her hand twitch, he panicked and confessed, "Yes, I suspected as much. Her spirit resembled our clan's. I thought she might be an illegitimate child from the clan."
His gaze dropped, humiliated. "But I was heartbroken after leaving you, and Erlong was kind and beautiful. She admired my theories, just as you did, so…"
"Ahhh!" Bibi Dong's spirit power pierced his left leg this time.
"Why, Bibi Dong? This time I'm telling the truth!" he wailed in agony, feeling as though he'd break from her cruelty.
"You're a despicable man, Yu Xiaogang. Telling the truth doesn't mean I can't punish you, does it? Hahaha!"
Yu Xiaogang: ...
Bibi Dong's voice grew colder. "You pride yourself on your theories but can barely manage level 29 spirit power. What made you think you could court me, Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden? And how did you expect two powerful women like Erlong and me to ever love someone as pathetic as you?"
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