Chapter 254: Easing the Mother-Daughter Relationship
The group spent nearly half a month hunting soul beasts in the sea, and by the time they returned, Ning's mother, Huo Linglong, had completed the absorption of the right arm bone of the Lava Earth Dragon. Her soul power had reached level 84, which was quite efficient.
Upon returning home, Gu Rong immediately started complaining to Chen Xin. Upon hearing that the three of them had obtained 100,000-year soul rings and soul bones, the Sword Douluo was quite envious. He remarked that if he had waited until Ning Bei came of age to break through to Title Douluo, he too would have obtained a 100,000-year soul ring.
However, according to their thoughts, whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could survive until Ning Bei came of age was still an unknown. After all, a sect with so much wealth but no Title Douluo to guard it was like a piece of fat meat that anyone could bite into.
After resting for a while, Ning Bei went to the Seven Treasure City Square to observe. He noticed that many ice-attribute soul masters had already begun climbing the stairs.
Some even started meditating and cultivating directly at the highest step they could reach.
This made Ning Bei nod to himself. These were clever people. The stairs in front of the Ice God Hall were more suitable for ice-attribute soul masters than any snow simulation training ground.
Afterward, Ning Bei would occasionally release his second soul bone skill from his right leg inside the hall, helping open a back door for these supporters of the Ice God.
After touring Seven Treasure City, Ning Bei went to the Prince's Mansion. After a brief exchange of dolphin-like songs with the Ice God Hall, the little angel informed him that they had already begun targeting Xue Ye using a type of neurotoxin provided by Yao Yao.
This toxin generally improved Snow Night's mental state, making him appear healthier than before. Outsiders wouldn't notice anything wrong, and would only think the Xue Ye Emperor was in better shape. However, over time, it would lead to mental exhaustion and death, and would only show signs of wear just before his energy ran out.
Ning Bei had no objections, agreeing to let her carry out her plan. Even if it didn't work, there were other methods, and when the time came, he would have Xiao Die handle things covertly.
"By the way, I'm planning to visit the Spirit Hall."
"Mm? Why are you going to the Spirit Hall?"
"I found a soul beast that might be suitable for your mother when I was helping the elders hunt soul beasts."
The little angel's gaze immediately became dangerous, and she was already controlling the soft flesh at her waist with her finger.
"When did you start contacting that woman? Why didn't I know about it?"
Seeing the sharp, aggressive expression on his woman's face, Ning Bei couldn't help but laugh as he ruffled her little golden hair.
"Alright, do you really think she doesn't care about you at all?"
Qian Renxue froze, not understanding why he was saying this.
"Isn't it true?"
"As far as I know, she has secretly visited Tiandou City to see you twice."
"What? Impossible!"
A look of disbelief filled the little angel's face. In her mind, Bibi Dong would never travel to Tiandou City just for her.
"You mean I'm wrong? Sorry, but we actually met when she came to Tiandou City to see you. At that time, Bibi Dong thought you were in danger of being exposed here, and she even wanted to kill me."
"Ah? Did anything happen to you?"
"Is that the point? If something happened to me, would you still be seeing me here? Isn't the point that your mother was worried about you and secretly did something?"
"Uh."
A complex emotion arose in the little angel's heart, and her expression turned mixed.
"Then, if she cares about me, why did she do that to me?"
"Sigh, that's something for mother and daughter to discuss on their own. As an outsider, it's not good for me to be gossiping."
Qian Renxue glared at him, really feeling like he was a puzzle she couldn't solve.
"Fine, I'll go back when I have time and meet her."
"By the way, why did you tell her about the 100,000-year soul beast? Is it because of me?"
"Well, can I say I was hoping to gain some benefits?"
"Hmph!"
Qian Renxue rolled her eyes, looking as though she felt like she had been made a fool of.
After bidding farewell to the little angel, Ning Bei rested for a few days before flying to Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong was a bit surprised by his arrival, thinking he needed some help from her.
"Your Holiness, I'm afraid you can't not offer me some good tea this time."
Ning Bei walked up to the high platform and shoved Bibi Dong aside, sitting down beside her on the Pope's throne.
Bibi Dong furrowed her brows but, sensing that Ning Bei must have something beneficial to her, patiently turned to him.
"Come on, what's the good news?"
"Where's the tea? I'm thirsty."
"Are you going to speak or not? If not, get out. I have a lot of work to do!"
Bibi Dong's face slowly darkened, with veins popping on her forehead. Her patience was reaching its limit.
Ning Bei rolled his eyes, amused by how easily this woman could be irritated.
"Tsk, how many more soul rings does your second martial soul need?"
At his words, Bibi Dong's eyes lit up.
"Do you have news about a soul beast suitable for my Soul Devouring Spider Emperor?"
"I think that one near the 100,000-year mark—the Faceless Demon Spider—would be pretty good."
Just as he was about to explain further, Ning Bei nearly tripped and fell off his seat. What had happened? Was she drinking or something?
He raised his hand to rub her forehead, but she slapped it away with an annoyed look.
"Diagnosis complete, you're seriously sick. Goodbye!"
Ning Bei made a mock bow and started to leave. He thought, "I treat you like a friend, and you treat me like a fool?"
Seeing him leave, Bibi Dong became anxious. Her second martial soul's remaining soul rings were still unresolved.
"Hey, hey, hey, let's talk, what do you actually want to say?"
"My Soul Devouring Spider Emperor currently only has six soul rings. It still needs three more, with the last one being a 100,000-year soul ring from the Soft Bone Rabbit."
Seeing Bibi Dong snap out of her fantasies, Ning Bei crossed his arms and looked at her with a hint of disdain.
"Tsk, tsk, really unlucky. After all that effort and passing a divine trial, you still didn't get a divine soul ring."
"Ning Bei."
Bibi Dong didn't understand why she was so easily affected by this man. Right now, she just wanted to kill him.
Seeing the dark aura above her head, Ning Bei knew it was time to stop teasing her. He cleared his throat and finally spoke about his purpose.
"Ahem, well, I did find a 100,000-year soul beast suitable for you when I went to the seaside."
"What soul beast? Where is it?"
As soon as the subject was brought up, Bibi Dong snapped out of her angry state, her eyes flashing with excitement.
"To the southwest of Hanhai City, 1000 kilometers underwater, there's a Deep Sea Demon Spider. How you hunt it is up to you."
"Underwater?"
Bibi Dong's excitement immediately faded. Soul beasts living underwater were not easy to deal with. Not to mention how to get there, the deep sea was the domain of the Deep Sea Demon Spider.
Looking at Bibi Dong, who was conflicted and then turned her gaze back to him, Ning Bei shrugged, indicating that she would have to figure it out herself.
This made Bibi Dong grit her teeth in frustration, but she had no other choice. After a long pause, she seemed to have made up her mind and spoke.
"How about you accompany me to Hanhai City? Since you found that soul beast underwater, you must have a way to help me get the soul ring."
Ning Bei sneered, thinking that this woman was just dreaming.
(END CHAPTER)
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