Chapter 7: Failure to Become Bibi Dong's Disciple
"Oh, why? With your talent, many Titled Douluo powerhouses from Spirit Hall would be vying for you. Why do you want to become my disciple the moment we meet?
I'm not the good person you imagine; many have died by my hand.
Due to certain matters, I, Bibi Dong, will not accept male disciples, no matter how astonishing your talent. And aren't you curious how I knew your location?" Bibi Dong said with interest.
However, she still had no intention of accepting male disciples; asking this was just because she found it a bit interesting.
Now that it was initially confirmed that this mysterious child held no ill will towards Spirit Hall and had joined Spirit Hall, there was nothing else worth her attention.
All that needed to be done now was to ensure this child didn't fall into the Elder Palace's hands, otherwise, those old fellows would be even more troublesome!
"Don't ask what shouldn't be asked. If it's necessary to know, His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff will say it himself.
Moreover, if His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff intended to harm me, how would I be here?
As for killing, which powerhouse hasn't killed?
As for why I want to become your disciple, to be honest, His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff's talent is extraordinary; he is the only one on the continent who has solved the problem of twin spirits, and his strength is formidable. Most importantly... His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff's beauty is unparalleled." Long Yu said very honestly.
"Hmph, I didn't realize you were so glib at such a young age. Who knows how many girls you'll mislead in the future.
I will not accept male disciples. You should go to Spirit Hall Academy to study. Go find someone else to be your master, like Yue Guan." Bibi Dong waved her hand.
"His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff has a benevolent heart for the world. I don't believe I've done anything wrong, so can't you give me a chance?" Long Yu said, still somewhat unwilling.
It seemed His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff had been hurt too deeply, to the point of disliking all men.
Looking at the naive child before her, Bibi Dong couldn't help but hesitate, then said, "To become a powerhouse, talent alone isn't enough.
You should first go to Spirit Hall Academy's Talent Camp to study. During this time, I will ask Yue Guan to take care of you a little.
At the same time, once you enter the Talent Camp, I will send people to observe your performance. As for becoming my disciple, we'll talk about that later.
These next few days, I will first arrange for Yue Guan to take you to Martial Soul Forest to obtain your first and second spirit rings, and then you can go to Spirit Hall Academy."
"Yes, His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff." Long Yu replied. Although he hadn't succeeded now, at least there was still a chance.
Long Yu then left the Supreme Pontiff Palace, leaving Bibi Dong alone in the lofty Supreme Pontiff Palace.
It seemed the influence of the Rakshasa God's divine sense was growing stronger. Such an excellent genius wanted to become her disciple, yet she refused him simply because he was male.
Alas, that shadow was truly an inescapable nightmare for her.
If only, if only he were a girl!
Long Yu: O_o?
"Xiao Yu, how was it? How does His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff plan to arrange things for you?" Chrysanthemum Douluo had actually been waiting outside the palace all along and hadn't left.
"His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff wants Uncle Ju to help me obtain my first and second spirit rings in Martial Soul Forest first, and then I'll go to Spirit Hall Academy's Talent Camp to cultivate." Long Yu replied.
"Hmm, I guessed His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff would arrange for you to enter Spirit Hall Academy's Talent Camp. That's where you belong." Chrysanthemum Douluo pondered for a moment before speaking, not feeling surprised at all.
"Talent Camp? What kind of place is that?"
"You'll know when you go there. It cultivates the future pillars of Spirit Hall.
Stay near my courtyard today. Tomorrow, I'll take you to get your first and second spirit rings first."
"Okay, Uncle Ju." The two then left the Supreme Pontiff Palace and headed to Chrysanthemum Douluo's residence.
Chrysanthemum Douluo had his own manor near the Supreme Pontiff Palace, with a strong ancient charm, filled with many flowers and plants.
A faint floral scent emanated from the courtyard. Although not large, it had everything.
Long Yu slept very well there; the environment was quiet.
Early the next morning, after the two had prepared.
"Let's go, Xiao Yu. Since you plan to go to Martial Soul Forest to obtain spirit rings.
That is a high-level forest managed by my Spirit Hall, with the most types of Spirit Beasts. We should be able to find a suitable Spirit Beast for you." Chrysanthemum Douluo said.
"Also, His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff already spoke with someone today and told me that for your Dragon God Martial Soul, your first and second spirit rings are best from strength and attack-type Spirit Beasts.
For example, the Great Strength Barbarian Bear, Iron Armored Dragon, and Dark Nether Wolf. Of course, Spirit Beasts with Dragon bloodline would be best, but their numbers are too scarce, and we probably won't find them in Martial Soul Forest." Chrysanthemum Douluo added.
"His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff? It seems there's still hope." Long Yu thought to himself.
It seemed his current childish appearance still had its uses. After all, he was just a six-year-old child; what bad intentions could he have?
Long Yu: O(∩_∩)O.
Martial Soul Forest was opened up by Spirit Hall, and most of the Spirit Beasts within were caught by Spirit Hall with great effort from elsewhere.
There were many Spirit Beasts, but their cultivation years were not too high. Spirit Beasts over thirty thousand years were very difficult to find, and there were no hundred-thousand-year-old Spirit Beasts.
With Chrysanthemum Douluo's Super Douluo strength, there was no need to worry about safety.
Under Chrysanthemum Douluo's lead, the two easily entered Martial Soul Forest.
The vegetation in Martial Soul Forest was dense, with trees tens to hundreds of meters tall visible everywhere, and the air was fresh.
Along the way, there were many century-old Spirit Beasts, not to mention ten-year-old Spirit Beasts, which were everywhere.
However, this place was under Spirit Hall's jurisdiction, so unless necessary, the two would not hunt Spirit Beasts.
Chrysanthemum Douluo intentionally released his Super Douluo aura, and they didn't encounter any reckless Spirit Beasts attempting a surprise attack.
As for beating the bushes to startle the snakes? Just kidding. Once there was a suitable Spirit Beast, wouldn't Chrysanthemum Douluo sense it before those Spirit Beasts? Are you implying Super Douluo are too weak, or are you overestimating the escape speed of Spirit Beasts?
The two continued their journey, constantly searching the forest, but after half a day, they still hadn't found a Spirit Beast that satisfied Long Yu.
In Douluo Dalu 1, the limit for the first spirit ring was 423 years, and for the second spirit ring, it was 764 years.
However, that was relative to others. Tang San in the original work exceeded the spirit ring limit. For example, his fourth spirit ring's limit was five thousand years, but Tang San absorbed the spirit ring of a ten-thousand-year-old devil spider for his fourth ring.
Absorbing spirit rings below ten thousand years primarily relied on strong physical quality, and Long Yu was confident that his body, modified by the Dragon God Martial Soul, was sufficient to absorb beyond the age limit.
His plan was to find a first ring of around eight hundred years and a second ring of over a thousand years, and the quality and grade of the Spirit Beast had to be high.
The two searched for another two full days, but still found no suitable spirit rings. Chrysanthemum Douluo felt several times that they had encountered suitable Spirit Beasts, but Long Yu still chose to give up.
Long Yu had also told Chrysanthemum Douluo his thoughts in advance, and Chrysanthemum Douluo, though surprised, agreed.
After all, a genius with innate level 20 spirit power couldn't be judged by ordinary people's limits, and he didn't think Long Yu was a rash person.
But finally, on the third day, they had a breakthrough.
"Xiao Yu, there's movement." Chrysanthemum Douluo's perception told him that Spirit Beasts were fighting ahead, and the commotion was not small.
"Hmm, maybe we can find a suitable Spirit Beast this time."
"Let's hope so. Let's go take a look." Chrysanthemum Douluo said, then quickly rushed forward with Long Yu.