As the Pope of Wuhun Hall, Bibi Dong had a mountain of responsibilities to manage every day.
Wuhun Hall's influence extended across the entire continent, with a constant flow of information pouring back to Wuhun City.
Within the Papal Palace, red-robed and platinum bishops were specifically tasked with processing this information, filtering out the most crucial details for Bibi Dong to make decisions on.
Even after this rigorous screening process, Bibi Dong's workload remained substantial.
In fact, Ao Tian had already contacted her telepathically yesterday, informing her that he would be bringing guests back, likely arriving around noon today.
However, because of her busy schedule today, Bibi Dong hadn't gone out to greet them.
She had already deduced the identity of Ao Tian's guests.
These past few years, Bibi Dong hadn't been entirely at ease with Ao Tian staying in Notting City. After all, the man was so outstanding; what if some other vixen snagged him?
She had once asked Ao Tian if he'd been seeing other women. Ao Tian said no, but he did mention he'd taken in two beautiful little followers.
She'd asked Ao Tian to bring those two pretty followers to Wuhun City to visit when he had the chance, but Gu Yue Na had never agreed, so they hadn't met.
After receiving Ao Tian's message yesterday, Bibi Dong felt a flicker of anticipation. Just how beautiful were the pretty followers Ao Tian had mentioned?
"They should be arriving soon," Bibi Dong murmured, lifting her head from the pile of documents. She smoothed back a strand of hair from her forehead, wondering whether to go to the Papal Palace entrance to greet them.
Just then, she heard footsteps and Ao Tian's voice.
Bibi Dong immediately stood up, tidying her clothes, ready to welcome her guests.
"This is the Imperial Study, where the Pope is," Ao Tian said with a smile.
Xiao Wu held Gu Yue Na's hand tightly, a little nervous.
A maid stood at the door of the Imperial Study and respectfully saluted Ao Tian when she saw him approaching.
Ao Tian nodded slightly, leading Gu Yue Na and Xiao Wu into the study.
"You're back?" Bibi Dong said softly.
As she spoke, her gaze only lingered on Ao Tian's face for a moment before shifting to the two girls behind him.
Both girls behind Ao Tian were very tall. The younger one was cute and charming, very likable.
When Bibi Dong's gaze fell on Gu Yue Na, she was stunned.
This silver-haired girl was even more beautiful than the younger one. If Bibi Dong had to describe it, she felt this girl's appearance was not inferior to her own.
Especially that queen-like, noble aura, it's very similar to her.
And within that nobility, there's also a touch of ethereal grace.
Bibi Dong's internal assessment was: Her looks and temperament are not inferior to mine!
While Bibi Dong was sizing up Gu Yue Na, Gu Yue Na was also observing Bibi Dong.
She had heard Ao Tian mention his beloved many times and had been curious about Bibi Dong for a long time.
This time, coming to Wuhun City, she also had the intention of competing with this woman.
Ever since Bibi Dong consumed the Youth Preservation Pill Ao Tian refined, her appearance had become even more perfect.
Gu Yue Na's internal assessment of Bibi Dong was: Her looks are not inferior to mine, her temperament is a bit too worldly, and her figure, hmm... a bit too big.
She couldn't help but look down at her own chest, then looked at Bibi Dong, and felt the difference between them.
Gu Yue Na puffed out her chest, and her previously budding figure immediately expanded, restoring her to her true form.
Her graceful, curvaceous figure finally closed the gap with Bibi Dong, though it still couldn't quite match up, the difference wasn't much.
Bibi Dong's pretty face visibly froze for a moment, and then a deep smile spread across it.
"Ao Tian, aren't you going to introduce me to your friends?" Bibi Dong walked over, forcing Ao Tian's arm deep into her embrace.
Her smile seemed like a show of, like smugness, and also like a challenge.
Ao Tian felt a headache coming on; he'd smelled the strong scent of gunpowder as soon as they met, which he hadn't anticipated.
He finally understood that he had underestimated the comparison and jealousy between women.
This situation, how did it seem a bit like the original wife was about to tear into the mistress?
Ao Tian steeled himself and introduced, "This is Gu Yue Na, and this is Xiao Wu."
"This is Bibi Dong, the current Pope of Wuhun Hall."
Bibi Dong released Ao Tian, smiling. "Ao Tian has told me about you all for a long time. I've been looking forward to this for years, and finally, you're here. Come, sit down first."
Bibi Dong gestured towards the living room nearby.
After they sat down, Bibi Dong called for tea. A maid quickly entered and served tea to Xiao Wu and Gu Yue Na.
"Gu Yue Na, I wonder what ability you used to change your size just now?" Bibi Dong asked with interest.
She had never seen a Soul Master whose body could change size.
Ao Tian's companion was not simple.
Gu Yue Na hadn't smiled since entering. Hearing Bibi Dong's question, she responded directly, "I am not human. I am a Soul Beast."
"A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!" Bibi Dong was startled and quickly stood up. The soul power within her surged as she warily watched Gu Yue Na.
Humans and soul beasts were naturally opposed to each other; Bibi Dong understood how much soul beasts hated humans.
This woman beside Ao Tian is actually a soul beast? Is she lurking beside Ao Tian, taking the opportunity to infiltrate the Papal Palace and harm me? But Ao Tian… didn't he notice? Bibi Dong thought.
She looked at Ao Tian and saw a look of helplessness on his face.
He hadn't expected Gu Yue Na to be so straightforward, directly revealing her true identity.
Before returning, he had already concealed their soul beast auras; Bibi Dong wouldn't have noticed. He'd planned to reveal it after everyone got along, but now, just as the tension had eased, they were about to fight again.
Ao Tian had no doubt that if he wasn't here, a battle would break out.
Bibi Dong's soul power surged, watching Gu Yue Na warily, while Gu Yue Na wore a face of mockery, and Xiao Wu was anxious and restless.
Ao Tian immediately stood up and pressed Bibi Dong's shoulders with both hands, pushing her back down. "There's no need to make such a fuss. It's all my fault for not explaining things clearly beforehand. They're both soul beasts. Gu Yue Na is the Silver Dragon King, and she used to have god-level strength, but she's suffered some injuries. Xiao Wu is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the Soft Bone Rabbit, who has taken human form."
"You knew all along?" Bibi Dong turned to look at Ao Tian.
Ao Tian nodded. "I'm not human to begin with, so what's so strange about having a few soul beast followers?"
Bibi Dong finally breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at Gu Yue Na, she said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I misunderstood you just now."
Gu Yue Na's expression was momentarily stunned. The Pope of Wuhun Hall was apologizing to her, which she hadn't expected.
She suddenly realized that she was here as a guest with Ao Tian in the Papal Palace. Giving people the cold shoulder like that wouldn't make things easy for Ao Tian, would it?
Thinking that Bibi Dong was Ao Tian's beloved, Gu Yue Na felt a little embarrassed and regretted that she hadn't controlled her emotions earlier.
So, she also apologized. "I was also in the wrong. I shouldn't have been hostile towards you. You are Ao Tian's beloved woman, which means you are also my... friend."