Uh…
Hu Liena's face flushed with embarrassment. "I… I'm going to buy Teacher some steamed buns."
Bibi Dong snapped irritably:
"I'm in no mood to eat. Do you believe what that Little BastardSu Yan said?"
"He claims that if he fought me seriously, he could defeat me with a single Spirit Ability—he's not afraid the wind might slap his tongue."
Hu Liena nodded firmly:
"I don't believe it!"
"Su Yan must be bragging. Teacher, what would you like to eat? I'll have someone prepare it right now."
Bibi Dong shook her head slightly. "I don't feel like eating now. Come walk with me."
"Alright."
Hu Liena's heart was filled with anxiety.
If only I'd slipped away last night.
Not long after.
Su Yan's group had finished eating and were already back in the carriage heading for Suotuo City.
Zhao Wuji, meanwhile, was leading Tang San's group on a run.
Tang San felt miserable!
"Teacher Zhao, why don't Su Yan and the others have to train?"
Zhao Wuji rolled his eyes. "Train my foot!"
"Su Yan's current strength is so weird I almost suspect he's stronger than me—how am I supposed to train him?"
Tang San felt even worse after hearing Zhao Wuji's words.
Damn it!
How did that bastard Su Yan's strength shoot up so freakishly fast?
Teacher, where on earth are you?
Little San really needs your guidance right now!
Indeed.
Tang San was already missing Gang Zi.
At least with Gang Zi around, when Su Yan knocked him down, Gang Zi could comfort him; now he could only stew in silence.
Oh, right!
Tang San's eyes suddenly lit up—would Su Yan's method for breaking through level 30 work for his teacher?
What?
While jogging behind Su Yan's carriage, Tang San sank into thought.
This way of boosting strength sounded like the Jianghu tales of accidentally opening the Ren and Du meridians—maybe it really could help his teacher break past level 30… Inside the carriage.
Dugu Yan couldn't wait; she pulled out her five-spice sunflower seeds.
[Yanzi is not a Swallow: Melon-melon-melon.]
[Loves Eating Carrots: Hu Liena, come out and face your death!]
[Group Member Number Nine: Wicked fox-na, you've already earned the path to death!]
[Cat in the Shadows: 666.]
[Winter Cutie: Weren't we supposed to eat Tang San's melon today?]
[Dark Avenger: I still want Tang San's melon.]
[Ah Yin: +1.]
[Liu Erlong: Anyone else here?]
[Hu Liena: I want Tang San's melon too.]
[Bo Saixi: Looks like no one else is coming—Tang San's melon only got four votes. Hu Liena, lie down and await your fate!]
[I Am an Orphan: Useless thing, today we'll devour you.]
[Ma Xiaotao: The time before last it was me, last time it was Xiaoya—today I can finally watch on site. Xiaoya, are you happy?]
[Dark Avenger: Not really; I actually wanted Tang San's melon. Sister Xiao Tao, we're almost back; once we reach Shrek we'll come find you first.]
[Ma Xiaotao: Tell me when you're almost here—I'll pick you up at the gate!]
Spirit City.
Bibi Dong, now fully dressed, led Hu Liena out of Spirit Hall.
"Nana, you seem nervous?"
Startled by Bibi Dong's words, Hu Liena panicked. "I… Teacher, you promised yesterday—you absolutely have to trust me!"
Bibi Dong smiled and nodded. "Nana, whatever Su Yan says refers to another World's version of you; it has nothing to do with the present you."
"How could I blame you?"
"Mm-hmm!"
Hu Liena nodded vigorously:
"Teacher, you're the best."
[Su Yan: Looks like opinions differ this time, but no worries—as group owner, if I don't spoil you, who will? Be bold (clenches fist)—we'll have them all!]
[Yanzi is not a Swallow: Love you!]
[I Am an Orphan: That's our boss.]
[Tang Yuehua: Hu Liena, where are you right now?]
[Liu Erlong: Old Woman, keep an eye on her—don't let her escape.]
[Bo Saixi: Hu Liena: You've got the wrong person—my name's not Hu Liena; I have a friend called Hu Liena.]
[Call Me Her Majesty the Empress: Fun fun fun.]
[Winter Cutie: Great—no leveling up today and we still get two melons. Let's give our group owner Su Yan a five-star review!]
[Red Dust Meng Meng Meng: Hu Liena: Do you even hear what you're saying?]
[Hu Liena: You bastards stop gloating—my teacher absolutely believes in me; she won't let you have your way.]
Inside the carriage.
Su Yan's face broke into a grin.
Dugu Yan and the others brightened—showtime was starting.
[Su Yan: Your teacher definitely doesn't know you cost her three hundred-thousand-year spirit rings.]
[Hu Liena: ???]
[Bibi Dong: ???]
[Liu Erlong: Hahaha!!]
[Bo Saixi: I'm dying of laughter.]
[Yanzi is not a Swallow: We can finally enjoy our melon without worry!]
Spirit City.
The master-and-Disciple pair walked down the street; the atmosphere suddenly turned odd.
"Teacher, I…"
Hu Liena was on the verge of tears—Su Yan, you bastard! Opening with a body-blow—couldn't you be just a little gentler?
[Su Yan: Hu Liena, core of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, Disciple of Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong, first in line to inherit the papacy. Bibi Dong once told her, "Child, in you I see the future hope of Spirit Hall."]
[I Am an Orphan: ???]
[Bo Saixi: Bibi Dong, you sure can judge people!]
[Group Member Number Nine: The hope of Spirit Hall—Your Holiness's eyes remain as sharp as ever!]
[Nine Treasures Little Princess: Hahaha!!]
[Liu Erlong: Old Woman, that's so you—hahaha!!]
[Ma Xiaotao: I thought Bibi Dong had a daughter—how come Hu Liena's the first-in-line heir?]
[Su Yan: There you go, rushing again.]
Crown Prince's Mansion.
Qian Renxue's state of mind was slightly explosive, but still under control.
Very soon!
She was going to erupt.
[Su Yan: Hu Liena lost her parents as a child; Spirit Hall raised her and her elder brother. Bibi Dong took her as Disciple and groomed her as the next Supreme Pontiff, with Chrysanthemum DouluoYue Guan protecting her in secret.]
[Su Yan: After the founding of the Spirit Empire, Hu Liena was canonized as its Holy Maiden and first heir to the papacy, her authority second only to Bibi Dong.]
[Su Yan: Moreover, Bibi Dong poured all the motherly love meant for Qian Renxue into Hu Liena, even sighing more than once, "Nana, if only you were my real daughter."]
[Liu Erlong: Uh…]
[Tang Yuehua: I thought His Holiness valued Hu Lena—turns out she values her this much!]
[Group Member Number Nine: Intriguing…]
[Dark Avenger: Your Holiness, if I become your Disciple, could I receive the same treatment as Hu Liena?]
[Red Dust Meng Meng Meng: Keep dreaming!]
[Yanzi is not a Swallow: Qian Renxue: So I should just leave?]
Crown Prince's Mansion.
Qian Renxue was now truly furious.
Bang!
The jade mirror slammed onto the floor.
Little Angel ground her teeth so hard they clacked!
Bibi Dong, you bastard!
You don't deserve to be a mother!
I'm furious!
Qian Renxue picked up the jade mirror and swallowed her rage; she desperately wanted to curse Bibi Dong—just let Hu Liena be your daughter, I don't want you as a mother!
However.
Speaking would expose her identity.
So… private message.
[I Am an Orphan: Su Yan, help me curse Bibi Dong—curse her for being unworthy of motherhood!]
(End of Chapter)
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