Chapter 22 Bibi Dong's meticulous care, two years later
Su Mo saw this and quickly sat up straight to comfort her: "Hey, Senior Sister, don't cry. Didn't Grandpa Qian check me already? I don't have any major issues; I'll be fine after resting for two days."
As he spoke, he reached out and wiped the tears from Bibi Dong's face: "Stop crying, or you'll turn into a little kitten."
"You're the little kitten!" Bibi Dong raised her hand and wiped her face messily.
After a while, she calmed down, sniffed, and looked at Su Mo seriously, saying:
"Junior Brother, you must promise me that you will never take such risks again. If something happened to you... I... what would I do?"
When she finished, she lowered her head, her voice gradually softening.
"Okay, I promise you. I will definitely protect myself from now on and never make you worry again."
"Just saying it isn't enough, let's pinky swear!"
Bibi Dong extended her little finger and held it out in front of Su Mo.
Su Mo smiled and extended his own little finger, hooking it with hers.
"Alright, Junior Brother, you just lie down obediently now and don't move around!" Bibi Dong put on a serious face.
She tried to press Su Mo back down onto the bed.
Su Mo could only go along with her and smiled helplessly: "Senior Sister, I only have a minor injury, it's not like my leg is broken."
"That doesn't matter!" Bibi Dong glared at him, "I'm going to get you something to eat. Wait here!"
Su Mo watched Bibi Dong's back as she hurried out and shook his head helplessly: "This girl."
Before long, Bibi Dong returned with a delicate breakfast and fed Su Mo herself.
After he ate a few bites, she picked up a water cup from the side: "Be careful, don't choke. Here, drink some water."
After eating, Bibi Dong continued to take care of Su Mo, keeping him company and chatting.
When a maid brought the carefully brewed medicine, Bibi Dong took it and sent the maid away; she insisted on feeding Su Mo herself.
"Ah—open wide." She scooped up a spoonful, blew on it gently at her lips, and then held it to Su Mo's mouth.
"Senior Sister, I can do it myself..." Su Mo said with a sheepish smile.
"No!" Bibi Dong was firm, pushing the spoon forward again, "Drink it quickly, you'll only get better faster if you finish it."
Su Mo couldn't win against her, so he had to open his mouth obediently.
After a bowl of medicine was consumed, Bibi Dong looked at the empty bowl and nodded with satisfaction: "Junior Brother is so good. You finished the medicine, now lie down."
Su Mo: "..."
He felt a bit awkward; why did that sound like an adult coaxing a child?
That day, Bibi Dong didn't go anywhere and stayed in Su Mo's room.
By evening, she slept next to Su Mo, just as she always did.
...
Time passed in a flash, and in the blink of an eye, two years had passed.
Spirit City, at the entrance of the The Pope's Palace.
A pair of teenagers stood side by side; it was Su Mo and Bibi Dong.
Now, Su Mo had grown significantly taller, his posture was upright, and his face had shed the childishness of the past, becoming increasingly handsome.
And Bibi Dong, standing beside him, had also grown into a graceful young woman.
Her body had gradually developed, her curves were beginning to show, and she was no longer the plain little girl from back then.
Over the past two years, Su Mo had not taken a single step outside of Spirit City.
After his injuries healed, he returned to an extremely disciplined routine: practicing sword techniques alone in the morning, sparring with Spirit Hall Soul Masters in the afternoon, and cultivating in seclusion at night.
Sometimes, he would also accompany Bibi Dong for sparring practice, or they would go to the Spirit Hall's library together to read quietly.
It is worth mentioning that Bibi Dong's Soul Power had now reached level 26 Great Soul Master.
Her second Soul Ring had an age of over a thousand years.
When Su Mo absorbed his second Soul Ring, it was shortly after he awakened his Martial Soul, and his physical fitness was far inferior to what it was now. However, with the allocation of Spirit Hall's resources over the past few years, Bibi Dong had consumed quite a bit of high-quality Whale Glue, greatly improving her physical fitness.
Therefore, this thousand-year second Soul Ring was no longer a difficult task for her.
The two exchanged a glance and stepped into the solemn and dignified The Pope's Palace.
Inside the palace.
"Disciple Su Mo pays respects to Teacher."
"Disciple Bibi Dong pays respects to Teacher."
The two bowed respectfully, their voices echoing in the palace.
Qian Xunji stopped the administrative work he was reviewing and looked up.
Looking at the two increasingly outstanding children before him, his eyes were full of gratification, and he smiled slightly:
"Xiao Mo, Dong'er, what made you think of coming to see Teacher suddenly? Have you encountered any difficulties in your cultivation?"
Su Mo straightened his body and said with a firm gaze: "Teacher, we want to go out and travel, to get some experience in the outside World."
The true purpose of his trip was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in the Sunset Forest.
Now, his Soul Power level had broken through to the peak of level 39, only one step away from becoming a Spirit Ancestor.
He could break through at any time, but he had been suppressing it.
He planned to break through after arriving at Heaven Dou City, then naturally proceed to the Sunset Forest outside the city to hunt for his fourth Soul Ring, and during that process, accidentally discover the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
As for Bibi Dong beside him, when she heard that Su Mo was going out for training, she insisted on accompanying him.
Su Mo couldn't win against her, so he simply brought her along to the The Pope's Palace.
"Training?" Qian Xunji heard this, raised an eyebrow slightly, and then pondered for a moment.
Given his father's regard for Su Mo, there was a high probability that he would have Uncle Golden Crocodile Douluo follow them again.
Now, both Su Mo and Bibi Dong had a certain degree of self-preservation ability, and with him following, nothing major should happen.
In the entire continent, besides his father and Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Sect, who could be his opponent?
Thinking of this, Qian Xunji nodded and said:
"Very well. You have lived in Spirit City since childhood; it is indeed time to go out and see the outside World. However, the outside is not as safe as Spirit City. Today, Teacher will discuss this with the High Priest and have an Elder from the Hall of Worship or the Elder Palace protect you in secret. You should set off tomorrow."
Su Mo bowed and said: "Yes, thank you for your permission, Teacher!"
Bibi Dong, standing to the side, also showed a happy smile: "Thank you, Teacher!"
Qian Xunji looked at the two, shook his head helplessly, and smiled: "Go, go back and pack your bags. Remember, safety first."
"Understood!"
The two bowed again, turned, and retreated from the palace.
Walking out of the palace, facing the warm sunlight, Bibi Dong turned her head to look at Su Mo: "Junior Brother, where are we going for our training?"
Su Mo's lips curled into a mysterious smile: "Heaven Dou Empire."
Bibi Dong nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to you. No matter where we go, I will accompany you."
"Let's go, let's go back and pack our things simply."
Bibi Dong gave a soft hum, took Su Mo's arm, and headed towards their residence.
...
The next morning.
A luxurious carriage drove out of the city gate, the wheels rolling over the bluestone road, making a dull and rhythmic sound.
The carriage sped off in the direction of the Heaven Dou Empire.
As expected, Qian Daoliu had indeed dispatched Golden Crocodile Douluo again.
He was currently sitting in the coachman's seat, his aura restrained, looking just like an ordinary old man.
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