Chapter 22: Spirit Kite Douluo — Has Her Holiness the Pope Gone Mad? She's Not Even Sparing Me?!
No sooner had Yue Guan left than another figure stepped into the Pope's Palace.
The newcomer was dressed in a long white robe, her figure graceful and alluring.
She was one of the elders of the Spirit Hall's Elder Hall—Spirit Kite Douluo.
Her martial soul was the Flame Kite.
Soul power rank: 91.
A genuine attack-type Titled Douluo.
When Spirit Kite Douluo caught sight of Yue Guan's disheveled figure retreating in haste, her heart couldn't help but tense up.
She had no idea why Her Holiness the Pope had summoned two Titled Douluos in succession, nor what important matter it could be.
"This subordinate, Spirit Kite, pays her respects to Your Holiness the Pope."
Spirit Kite Douluo knelt on one knee.
Her expression was solemn and respectful.
"Rise."
Bibi Dong's voice was calm and indifferent.
"I summoned you because there is something I need you to do."
As she spoke, Bibi Dong raised her hand and flicked it lightly.
A pile of items instantly appeared before Spirit Kite Douluo.
They were dark in color, resembling congealed grease.
They were precisely the whale rubber Lin Qingmo had mentioned.
Among them were both thousand-year whale rubber and ten-thousand-year whale rubber, more than a dozen pieces in total.
Spirit Kite Douluo stared at the whale rubber before her, completely dumbfounded.
Naturally, she recognized the substance.
She knew it was something nobles used for indulgence and boosting virility.
Why would Her Holiness the Pope take out so much whale rubber?
And why summon her specifically for this…
Her mind involuntarily conjured up a series of very inappropriate images.
"Gulp… Your Holiness, this is…?"
Spirit Kite Douluo swallowed and asked cautiously.
"Use your martial soul flames to melt all of this whale rubber."
Bibi Dong's tone brooked no refusal.
"Remember—keep the flames at a moderate level. Do not damage the energy within the whale rubber. Simply melt it into liquid form."
"Melt… whale rubber?"
Spirit Kite Douluo was completely at a loss.
"Your Holiness, why do you need to melt this whale rubber? This thing…"
"You are not to ask questions you shouldn't."
Bibi Dong's tone instantly turned icy.
"Do as I say."
"Yes, this subordinate obeys."
Spirit Kite Douluo felt a chill in her heart and dared not ask any further questions.
She unfurled the Flame Kite wings behind her back.
Pale red flames slowly ignited.
Carefully controlling the intensity, she guided the flames toward the whale rubber, melting each piece one by one into a thick, viscous liquid.
Bibi Dong watched everything quietly, a trace of anticipation flashing through her violet eyes.
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At the same time.
Teacher Dormitory, Blue Tyrant Academy.
Liu Erlong was staring intently at a dark yellow block of whale rubber in her hand.
Her face was filled with hesitation and inner conflict.
Ever since she had seen Lin Qingmo mention in the chat group that whale rubber could enhance physical fitness, she hadn't been able to stop thinking about it.
She had deliberately sent someone to a noble shop in the city and spent a hefty sum to buy a piece of thousand-year whale rubber.
Her heart was torn between doubt and anticipation.
"Can this thing really improve physical fitness?"
"Could that brat be talking nonsense and making me waste my money for nothing?"
Liu Erlong muttered to herself.
A hint of hesitation flickered in her eyes.
She lifted the whale rubber and sniffed it.
A faint fishy stench wafted up, making her frown immediately.
"This damn thing… and nobles actually use it for pleasure. What twisted tastes."
Complaints aside, Liu Erlong still decided to give it a try.
Her Fire Dragon martial soul quietly possessed her body.
She carefully controlled her flames and melted the thousand-year whale rubber in her hand into liquid.
Once melted, the whale rubber released a rich surge of energy.
The fishy odor also became even more pungent.
"To hell with it—whatever happens, happens!"
Pinching her nose, Liu Erlong tilted her head back and drank the melted whale rubber in one gulp.
The liquid was thick as it went down.
It carried an indescribable fishy-sweet taste.
She almost gagged and vomited.
But she still forcibly endured the discomfort, circulating her soul power to digest the energy within the whale rubber.
At first, Liu Erlong didn't feel anything unusual.
She only sensed a slight heat within her body.
This was the fire of aroused desire.
But this level of desire was still something she could suppress.
Not long after, A gentle yet pure stream of energy spread out from her abdomen, flowing through her meridians and bones.
It brought with it a warm, comforting sensation.
What surprised her even more—
She could clearly feel her bones and muscles being strengthened by that energy.
Although the effect was extremely subtle.
"It really works!"
Liu Erlong's eyes lit up.
She was utterly incredulous!
For someone at her level—a Soul Saint—the enhancement was negligible.
But it truly existed.
If lower-level soul masters were to consume it, the effect would definitely be far more pronounced.
It could lay down a solid foundation for physical strength, preparing them to exceed their limits when absorbing future soul rings.
Thinking of this, an idea began to form in Liu Erlong's mind—promoting the use of whale rubber throughout Blue Tyrant Academy.
If the academy's students all consumed whale rubber to strengthen their bodies,
And then followed the method Lin Qingmo described to absorb soul rings beyond their limits. It wouldn't take long for Blue Tyrant Academy to nurture a group of powerful soul masters and rise to become a top-tier force on the Douluo Continent!
However, the moment the thought surfaced, she forcefully suppressed it.
"No. It can't be popularized."
Liu Erlong shook her head.
Her expression turned grave.
"Lin Qingmo was right. Once this information spreads, it will inevitably cause chaos."
"All major powers would go mad scrambling for whale rubber. When that happens, not only would Blue Tyrant Academy be dragged into conflict—it might even invite disaster."
Blue Tyrant Academy was merely an ordinary soul master academy, with no Titled Douluo overseeing it.
Its strength didn't even rank among the top on the Douluo Continent.
If others learned that Blue Tyrant Academy held the secret of whale rubber, it would inevitably attract the covetous eyes of powerful factions.
At that point, forget about cultivating students—
Whether the academy itself could survive would already be in question.
"As for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan…"
A self-mocking smile tugged at the corner of Liu Erlong's lips.
"Even if I told them this secret, they probably wouldn't believe me. They'd more likely think I've gone insane."
"Besides, I no longer have any desire to return to that cold, heartless family."
Liu Erlong let out a soft sigh.
She carefully stored away the remaining whale rubber.
"It seems this secret can only be hidden for now."
"When Blue Tyrant Academy gains enough strength in the future, only then can it be considered for wider use."
She walked over to the window.
Gazing at the night sky outside, her heart was filled with emotion.
"That little fellow, Ah Qing… he really is a lucky star, to know so many earth-shaking secrets."
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Inside the Pope's Palace of Spirit Hall City.
Spirit Kite Douluo had successfully melted all of the whale rubber into liquid.
She stored it in several specially made jade bottles and respectfully handed them to Bibi Dong.
"Your Holiness, this subordinate has completed the task. All whale rubber has been fully melted."
Bibi Dong accepted the jade bottles and nodded in satisfaction.
"Well done."
"Seal these whale rubber liquids properly and deliver them to my bedchamber. No one is permitted to touch them without authorization."
"Yes, Your Holiness."
Spirit Kite Douluo responded respectfully and turned to leave the Pope's Palace.
Bibi Dong looked at the jade bottles in her hand, a meaningful smile curling at her lips.
"Ah Qing… I wonder what expression you'll have when you see this."
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Early the next morning.
Just as dawn was breaking.
Having already returned to the Soul Hunting Forest, Bibi Dong woke Lin Qingmo.
"Master, good morning!"
Lin Qingmo stretched lazily and greeted her with a refreshed expression.
Completely unaware that Bibi Dong had left during the night.
"Let's go. We're heading to the Star Dou Great Forest."
After saying that, Bibi Dong took the lead toward the outer edge of the forest.
Lin Qingmo hurriedly followed.
As he walked, he sent messages in the chat group.
[Dad Douluo]: Family, I've got good news for you all! My master is taking me to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt a soul beast!
[A Rogue Rabbit]: The Star Dou Great Forest? Ah Qing, be careful! The soul beasts there are really dangerous!
[Dad Douluo]: Don't worry. With my master around, nothing will go wrong.
[Dad Douluo]: Alright, I'll tell you all the good news once I find a suitable soul beast.
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End of Chapter