Chapter 20 Leaving the City
"You're taking him to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain a Soul Ring?"
In the hall, Qian Xunji looked at Bibi Dong with some surprise and asked.
Below, Bibi Dong nodded calmly.
"Yes, Chen Yao has been diligent in his work for me these past few days, without any mistakes, so I intend to personally hunt a Soul Ring for him as a reward."
Qian Xunji frowned slightly upon hearing this, then looked at Chen Yao, who was bowing respectfully beside Bibi Dong, remaining silent.
"Can't you just let any elder take him? Why do you have to go yourself?"
Bibi Dong fell silent
upon hearing this. Qian Xunji, seeing through her intentions, spoke indifferently.
"I'm afraid it's not just that, is it?"
Qian Xunji's voice, carrying a faint air of authority, rang out again.
Bibi Dong hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"I can't hide it from you, Master. Helping Chen Yao obtain a spirit ring is indeed necessary, but I mainly want to leave Wuhun City for a while."
Qian Xunji took in Bibi Dong's expression, and his face immediately darkened. Could it be that after all this time, Bibi Dong still remembers that good-for-nothing?
"Release your spirit power so I can test it."
After a moment of silence, Qian Xunji spoke again.
Bibi Dong nodded and then released her spirit power without reservation.
With a violent surge of spirit power in the hall, six optimally configured spirit rings appeared behind her.
However, Bibi Dong did not release her martial soul, which did not surprise Qian Xunji.
He naturally knew that Bibi Dong hated the ugly and ferocious appearance of his martial soul when it was possessed, so she would never summon it unless necessary.
After sensing the spirit power fluctuating on Bibi Dong's body, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on Qian Xunji's usually calm face.
"Level 66?! I remember you were only level 64 when your cultivation was sealed, right? In just four months, Dong'er, you've actually leveled up two levels? Good, good, good!"
Qian Xunji suddenly stood up from his seat, clapped his hands and laughed loudly. At the same time, the gloom that had arisen from his previous suspicion of Bibi Dong completely dissipated at this moment.
Bibi Dong had been suffering greatly during this period, so she could only distract herself through cultivation.
Although she still found it difficult to concentrate while cultivating, she still achieved results in just four months that ordinary Soul Emperors would struggle to obtain even after several years of cultivation, breaking through two levels in succession, demonstrating just how terrifying Bibi Dong's talent and aptitude were.
"Teacher, you flatter me. This disciple knows that I made a grave mistake a few days ago, so I have been cultivating diligently, not wanting to disappoint your expectations again. Now I have made some progress, but after being in seclusion for so long, I feel somewhat bored and just want to go out for a walk,"
Bibi Dong quickly added, seeing that Qian Xunji was in a good mood. Upon
hearing this, Qian Xunji's smile faded, and he fell into deep thought.
Qian Xunji remained skeptical of Bibi Dong's claim of recognizing her mistakes.
However, Bibi Dong's soul power had increased significantly, proving that she had indeed been cultivating diligently during this time.
Unlike before, when he first discovered their relationship, Bibi Dong was now unable to eat or sleep and was even contemplating suicide.
This is a good sign. Even though Bibi Dong still thinks of Yu Xiaogang, the weight she carries in her heart is definitely much lighter than before.
In that case, letting Bibi Dong go out for a walk wouldn't hurt. After all, cultivation requires a balance of relaxation and rest. If she's constantly confined to the Spirit Hall for intensive training, she might get sick from it. A break to
clear her mind and improve her mood might help Bibi Dong understand the difference between herself and Yu Xiaogang, and perhaps even let him go completely.
"In that case, go out for a walk and change your mood."
Finally, Qian Xunji nodded in agreement, then looked at the silent Chen Yao.
"Chen Yao, this time, the Holy Maiden personally hunted a spirit ring for you. This is a great honor for you. You must remember this and serve the Holy Maiden well on the way, without any negligence!"
Chen Yao was about to solemnly nod and bow when he suddenly heard a voice transmission in his mind.
"When you leave the city, keep a close eye on the Holy Maiden and do not leave her side for even a moment. Otherwise, you will have to atone with your death when you return. Also, always be aware of the people who meet with the Holy Maiden, especially men, and report back to me on their return."
Hearing the voice in his mind, Chen Yao immediately understood what Qian Xunji meant. He nodded repeatedly and said respectfully,
"Please rest assured, Your Holiness, I will certainly serve the Holy Maiden well on the journey and will never fail to live up to her kindness!"
Qian Xunji nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this. In his eyes, Chen Yao was just a sycophant, but it was precisely this kind of person who was best at judging the situation.
He believed that Chen Yao clearly understood the difference in status between the Pope and the Holy Maiden, knew who he was truly loyal to, and would not conceal any facts for the Holy Maiden.
"Alright, that's enough. If there's nothing else, you may leave."
Qian Xunji waved his hand.
"Thank you, teacher!"
Bibi Dong thanked him with a happy expression, and then led Chen Yao away from the hall.
After the two figures completely disappeared, Qian Xunji suddenly spoke to the shadows beside him.
"Let Yue Guan and Gui Mei accompany the Holy Maiden out of the city to protect her..."
But Qian Xunji's voice paused slightly as he thought of how Bibi Dong had been quietly cultivating at home during this time. He sighed and continued,
"Forget it. The Holy Maiden is only helping that villain obtain a second soul ring. She's only active on the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest. With her strength, she won't be in any danger. Let's not disturb her. Let her relax. Go."
"Yes, Your Holiness..."
With a hoarse voice, the vast Papal Palace fell silent once more...
...
On the other side, in a luxurious carriage leaving Wuhun City, Chen Yao, who had been humble and respectful in the Papal Palace, was now sitting with his legs crossed, holding a bunch of crystal-clear, incredibly tempting purple grapes.
He picked one and slowly put it in his mouth, looking languid and carefree, like a lord.
"You're getting bolder and bolder, daring to make me deceive our teacher. If we're discovered, aren't you afraid that our teacher will disregard my warnings and tear you, this treacherous villain, to pieces?"
Bibi Dong, her face dark with displeasure, stared at Chen Yao.
"If we didn't do this, would your teacher let you leave the city simply because you wanted to obtain a spirit ring for me? What if you didn't even leave the city and instead suspected me? Wouldn't that be even more dangerous?"
Chen Yao said nonchalantly.
Clearly, Bibi Dong's words in the Spirit Hall had been instructed by Chen Yao; even her hesitant expression at that time had been rehearsed by him.
Chen Yao might not have much talent for cultivation, but he was quite adept at such deceptive and unorthodox methods.
Three parts falsehood, seven parts truth, and Qian Xunji believed Bibi Dong's lies.
Of course, these words only served as a prelude. If Bibi Dong hadn't been diligent and hadn't neglected her cultivation during this period, thus pleasing Qian Xunji, it would have taken much more effort to get out.
"Couldn't you just let any elder go hunting for spirit rings with you? Why do you have to make me?"
Bibi Dong said, somewhat annoyed. She really didn't want to go out.
Relax?
Relax my ass.
Yesterday, Chen Yao had exhausted Bibi Dong's legs, and they were still trembling. She had no desire to relax!
"Heh, let those old fogies help me get spirit rings? They'd probably just find some passable spirit beast to fool me! You're much easier to manage. I won't be lonely on the road; I can play some little games with you."
Chen Yao scoffed, speaking the truth without batting an eye, which infuriated Bibi Dong.
So, she was simply being used by Chen Yao as a servant? Not only did she have to do the work, but she also had to warm his bed at night?
For a fleeting moment, Bibi Dong's face contorted in pain. She desperately wanted to grab a large hammer and smash Chen Yao's head, which was currently resting on her soft, jade-like legs, to pieces!
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