Chapter 97: Qian Xunji is Paralyzed
Heh. Qin Xuan sneered inwardly, then gently took Jing Ni's hand with a warm expression. "I have to thank 'Big Brother' for making this happen. If you hadn't sent me to the Slaughter City back then, I wouldn't have met Jing Ni. Nor would I have obtained the Immortal Herb and the Ten-Headed Fierce Yang Serpent's inner core that transformed my Martial Soul."
He then added, "At the same time, I'm fortunate you didn't mention the marriage bestowal again. That would have put me in a difficult position. I probably would have had no choice but to bite the bullet and marry both."
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His tone was relaxed, like casual banter between brothers, but to Qian Xunji's ears, it was exceptionally grating—worse than murder.
"You—" His lungs were practically about to explode with anger. What made him even angrier, however, was yet to come.
Jing Ni, as if they had conspired beforehand, shed her usual coldness and stepped forward to take Bibi Dong's hand, speaking with solemn nonsense. "No wonder when my husband was severely injured in the Slaughter City, he kept muttering 'Dong'er' in his coma. So you are the woman he couldn't forget, the one he was willing to risk his life for. Such a beautiful girl. No wonder my husband was moved."
Bibi Dong was flustered by the sudden intimate gesture, a blush spreading across her cheeks. "Second High Priest, you've misunderstood. Qin Xuan and I are actually... nothing…" As she spoke, her beautiful eyes gazed vaguely at Qin Xuan. Seeing his calm expression, she felt a sense of relief, yet also an inexplicable emptiness.
"Really nothing?" Jing Ni narrowed her eyes, feigning a scrutinizing look.
"Nothing. We're just ordinary friends," Bibi Dong answered decisively, biting her red lip.
Jing Ni's pretty face broke into a smile, and she leaned close to Bibi Dong's ear, whispering, "Actually, even if there was something, it's fine."
Her voice was soft, but everyone present was a powerful Spirit Master; they all heard it clearly.
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Qian Xunji's fists were clenched so tightly his molars almost shattered, his eyes bloodshot.
Qin Xuan secretly gave Jing Ni a thumbs up. Under his subtle influence, the cold-blooded assassin had gradually become cunning.
Qian Daoliu saw everything, and his disappointment in his narrow-minded son grew. Seeing him about to lose control, he spoke at the opportune moment. "Alright, Second High Priest, stop messing around. I asked you and Xuan'er to stay because there's an important matter to discuss."
Jing Ni reluctantly released the flushed Bibi Dong and returned to Qin Xuan's side.
"Xuan'er, do you know why, even though you and Bibi Dong both had innate full spirit power, Qian Xunji only chose her to be the Holy Maiden and not you?" Qian Daoliu asked.
Because your perverted son coveted Bibi Dong's body, Qin Xuan complained internally, but on his face, he gave a very official answer. "Because she worked harder than I did. And she even awakened her inherent Domain with her fifth spirit ring. If I hadn't had a fortuitous encounter in the Slaughter City, I'm afraid I would never have caught up to her."
Qian Daoliu shook his head. "Those who have talent but don't work hard are fools; those who have no talent but work hard are mediocre; only those with both talent and hard work are true geniuses."
"What about those who have neither talent nor work hard?" Qin Xuan interrupted.
As soon as he spoke, the name 'Yu Xiaogang' appeared in everyone's mind.
Qian Xunji sneered, glancing at Bibi Dong. "They are trash."
Qian Daoliu continued, "You and Bibi Dong are both geniuses. The difference is that she, like the Second High Priest, possesses two Martial Souls."
"Two Martial Souls?" Qin Xuan feigned shock, looking at Bibi Dong.
If Qin Xuan's expression was shock, then Qian Xunji's was triumph. "The Second High Priest isn't the only one with twin Martial Souls. Disciple, release yours."
Bibi Dong nodded, raising both hands. From her right, a purplish-black spider phantom appeared. From her left, a dark green one materialized. This was the most she could do—display them simultaneously without using any spirit power or abilities.
"The Death Spider Emperor and the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor. Indeed, twin Martial Souls," Qin Xuan said, feigning a sigh before looking at Qian Daoliu. "Is the High Priest asking me to guide Bibi Dong in cultivating her twin Martial Souls?"
"Indeed," Qian Daoliu nodded. Unlike his son, he genuinely hoped for Bibi Dong's well-being. "You researched a method to resolve the backlash in only half a year. Gold Crocodile Douluo has also told me about the Second High Priest's impeccable combination of Spirit Abilities. I hope Bibi Dong can follow you to cultivate her twin Martial Souls."
"Father! Bibi Dong is my disciple," Qian Xunji grew anxious. This was not what he had imagined. Why was Bibi Dong going to cultivate with Qin Xuan?
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