Soul Land: Bibi Dong Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 91: Bibi Dong's Concern for Her Daughter

"Disciple greets Teacher!"

"Xue Beng greets Sect Master Ning!"

Qian Renxue led Xue Beng into the hall, both bowing respectfully to Ning Fengzhi upon entering.

Ning Fengzhi responded quickly, "How many times have I told you, there's no need for such formality between us!"

Then, glancing at Xue Beng, he asked, "What brings the prince here as well?"

At this point, Ning Fengzhi's eyes caught the faint mark of a slap on Xue Beng's face.

"Sect Master Ning, I... I came here specifically to apologize to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan!"

"Sect Master Ning, Miss Ning Rongrong, I'm deeply sorry for my behavior at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy—it was entirely my fault!"

Xue Beng stepped forward immediately after catching Ning Fengzhi's gaze and offered his apologies sincerely to both Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong.

This submissive and tactful demeanor was entirely in character for him. Arrogant and unruly on the outside, Xue Beng was meek and obedient in front of Qian Renxue, or rather, terrified of her. Whatever she asked, he would do without hesitation.

"Teacher, little junior sister, and... this must be Brother Su Mo, correct?"

"Regarding Xue Beng's misbehavior at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, I also offer my apologies on his behalf. It was my failing as an older brother to discipline him properly."

Following Xue Beng's words, Qian Renxue stepped forward, not only apologizing on behalf of Xue Beng to Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong but also addressing Su Mo directly.

"Yes, yes, Brother Su Mo, please forgive my earlier misconduct!"

Hearing Qian Renxue, Xue Beng quickly echoed her sentiment, bowing toward Su Mo.

"Hmph! So, you're the infamous Prince Xue Beng. No wonder you were so arrogant!"

"And what's this now? Can't keep up the bravado anymore? Weren't you quite full of yourself before?"

Ning Rongrong wasted no time delivering a sharp retort, her tone laced with disdain. She couldn't care less about a mere prince.

"Rongrong, that's enough," Ning Fengzhi intervened, swiftly stopping Ning Rongrong after her outburst.

"Prince Xue Beng, since you've come to apologize, let's consider the matter resolved here."

Ning Fengzhi, pleased with the attitude shown by Qian Renxue and Xue Beng, saw no reason to embarrass them further.

With Ning Fengzhi's acknowledgment, Xue Beng wasted no time making his exit. Neither Qian Renxue nor Ning Fengzhi tried to stop him.

"Qinghe, let me introduce you. This is Rongrong's boyfriend, Su Mo!"

"And Su Mo, this is Crown Prince Xue Qinghe."

Ning Fengzhi then introduced Su Mo and Qian Renxue (in her disguise as Xue Qinghe) to each other.

Su Mo and Qian Renxue exchanged polite greetings, though the Su Mo who met Qian Renxue only knew the Crown Prince façade she presented. This version of Qian Renxue was composed, poised, and eloquent, with a warm and approachable demeanor that made it easy to like her.

"So, little junior sister and Brother Su Mo have left Shrek, have they?"

"In that case, may I extend an invitation to join Heaven Dou Imperial Academy? I'd be honored to personally escort you both there."

Upon learning from Ning Fengzhi that Su Mo and Ning Rongrong had withdrawn from Shrek Academy, Qian Renxue immediately seized the opportunity to invite them to join Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, her tone sincere and welcoming.

As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Ning Rongrong's enrollment at any institution outside Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was out of the question. Heaven Dou Academy was the pride of the Heaven Dou Empire.

"Su Mo, Rongrong, what do you think?"

This time, Ning Fengzhi refrained from deciding on Su Mo's behalf, leaving the choice to him instead.

"Well, I... I don't mind. I'll go with whatever Su Mo decides..."

Ning Rongrong spoke first, clearly hesitant to refuse Qian Renxue's invitation. After all, Qian Renxue had always been kind to her. While Ning Rongrong felt inclined to agree, she deferred to Su Mo's decision.

"Since the Crown Prince personally invited us, how could I refuse such an honor?"

Su Mo smiled and nodded.

He had already considered Heaven Dou Imperial Academy the most suitable choice. Previously, he and Ning Rongrong had been turned away along with Shrek Academy, so they naturally hadn't pursued it further.

But now, with Xue Beng properly reprimanded, a formal apology delivered, and the Crown Prince personally extending the invitation, both face and courtesy were more than accounted for. To refuse would be a blatant affront to Qian Renxue.

As for what might happen with the Spirit Hall, the Heaven Dou Empire, or Tang San and the others in the future, Su Mo genuinely didn't care.

Because whether the Spirit Hall unifies the continent or Pope Bibi Dong ascends to godhood, it had little to do with him. Su Mo only needed to focus on his own cultivation.

However, since he had become Ning Rongrong's partner, Su Mo felt it necessary to consider the interests of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. From this perspective, helping Qian Renxue seemed like a worthwhile choice. If Qian Renxue's plan succeeded, the Spirit Hall would no longer need to destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.

In fact, the Spirit Hall might abandon the idea of establishing the Wuhun Empire entirely and instead support the Heaven Dou Empire under Qian Renxue's control to attack and annex the Star Luo Empire. Afterward, they could use Qian Renxue's identity to facilitate a dynastic shift or other changes, ultimately bringing the unified Heaven Dou Empire under the control of the Spirit Hall.

This might have been the Spirit Hall's original plan, but in the future, Qian Renxue failed due to Bibi Dong's radical decisions.

Moreover, Su Mo had another, more personal reason for forging good relations with Qian Renxue.

That reason was to obtain the Vast Sea Cosmic Barrier from the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family.

Since he had come to this world where one could ascend to godhood, achieving godhood was naturally one of Su Mo's goals.

Su Mo wasn't sure if he would have the ability to create his own godly position in the future, so he could only start by considering the known godly inheritances.

Qian Renxue's Angel God inheritance was out of the question for him.

As for Bibi Dong's Rakshasa God inheritance, while Su Mo possessed a second martial spirit linked to the Rakshasa God, he didn't have the confidence to seize it from Bibi Dong. At this point, Bibi Dong had already begun the Rakshasa God's trials.

That left Su Mo with two options: the Asura God inheritance from the Slaughter City and the Sea God inheritance from Sea God Island.

The Asura God inheritance would require defeating Tang Chen, which was no simple feat.

The Sea God inheritance, on the other hand, seemed comparatively easier for Su Mo.

With the blessings of the immortal herbs, Su Mo's talent could undergo a complete transformation, granting him the qualifications to pursue godhood. Additionally, his innate mental strength might allow him to gain the recognition of the Vast Sea Cosmic Barrier, also known as the Sea God's Heart.

If he succeeded, Su Mo would have the chance to undertake the Sea God's Nine Trials!

Even if that failed, Su Mo understood that the Vast Sea Cosmic Barrier was the key, perhaps even an indispensable artifact, for obtaining the Sea God inheritance. Naturally, he would find a way to secure it for himself.

As for the godly inheritances that the other members of the Shrek Seven Devils would receive, Su Mo had no leads and didn't even know where to start.

Thus, forging a good relationship with Qian Renxue also meant giving her face on this matter.

"Haha, excellent! Brother Su Mo, you're truly forthright!"

Qian Renxue laughed heartily, giving Su Mo an affectionate pat on the shoulder after hearing his response.

"In that case, Qinghe, I'll leave it to you to escort them to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy," Ning Fengzhi said with satisfaction, specifically instructing Qian Renxue.

"Yes, Teacher. Leave everything to me," Qian Renxue replied respectfully.

While this harmonious interaction unfolded, Bibi Dong, who had been observing from the sidelines, felt a mix of emotions.

Watching Qian Renxue's performance firsthand, Bibi Dong realized just how skilled her daughter was at maintaining her disguise within the Heaven Dou Empire. It was evident how much effort Qian Renxue had invested in posing as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.

Yet in the future, Qian Renxue's twenty-year plan to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Empire was ruined by Bibi Dong's own impulsive decisions.

No wonder the Qian Renxue who returned to the Spirit Hall from the Heaven Dou Empire was so furious, refusing to acknowledge Bibi Dong as her mother and instead addressing her with the "sister" title she had always resisted before.

At the time, Bibi Dong hadn't felt any remorse. She even believed it was Qian Renxue's incompetence that caused her failure.

Thinking back now, Bibi Dong felt an overwhelming sense of guilt and sorrow. Her gaze at Qian Renxue was now filled with deep affection.

"Xiaoxue, don't worry. This time, I won't let your efforts go to waste!"

Bibi Dong's voice was firm as she looked at Qian Renxue.

Although Qian Renxue didn't hear these words, Su Mo, standing nearby, caught them clearly.

Hearing Bibi Dong's declaration, Su Mo immediately understood the source of her sorrow.

Glancing at her, he noticed that Bibi Dong's eyes were glistening with tears. This was the first time Su Mo had seen such a vulnerable side of her.

Witnessing this sadness in Bibi Dong, Su Mo couldn't help but feel a pang of pain in his heart.

So, I've unconsciously started seeing Bibi Dong as someone close to me, he thought.

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