in Wuhun City.
"Elders, His Holiness the Pope has returned to his palace. Please come again tomorrow."
At the entrance to the Papal Palace, the Templar Knights respectfully answered the returning three.
As Pope, Bibi Dong's working hours were relatively flexible.
Aside from certain fixed working hours, coming at other times required either an appointment or a chance encounter.
Therefore, the group wasn't too surprised by the Templar Knights' answer. Since Bibi Dong had already returned, they would report back the next day.
"Nana, in that case, Old Ghost and I will return first. You can report your matter yourself,"
Chrysanthemum Douluo said, looking at Hu Liena beside him.
"Okay, thank you for your escort, Elders."
Hu Liena left Elders Chrysanthemum and Old Ghost, and went alone to Bibi Dong's palace.
As Bibi Dong's only disciple, Hu Liena had no defenses in many parts of the Papal Palace.
She easily found her way to Bibi Dong's usual quarters and immediately spotted the beautiful figure reading on the sofa.
"Teacher!"
Hu Liena transformed into a fragrant breeze, quickly rushing into Bibi Dong's arms.
Looking at Hu Liena in her arms, Bibi Dong gently stroked her hair, her eyes tender.
"Nana has become so much prettier, even more beautiful than Teacher."
Bibi Dong looked at the changed Hu Liena, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes.
Even though Bibi Dong herself was stunningly beautiful, she couldn't resist someone more beautiful.
Especially because of her own martial soul, Bibi Dong was even more concerned about this.
Hearing Bibi Dong's words, Hu Liena snuggled even closer to Bibi Dong's embrace, acting coquettishly.
"No way, Nana is far inferior to Teacher."
Bibi Dong moved her arm to make Hu Liena more comfortable leaning against her.
"Judging from Nana's expression, you must have had a great time."
Feeling the warmth in Bibi Dong's arms, Hu Liena's fox eyes narrowed into slits as she nodded her little head rapidly.
"I'm level 50 now, and my martial soul has transformed into a nine-tailed fox."
"Thank you, teacher, for finding me the immortal herb."
"Now, my brother and Yan can't surpass me anymore."
After recounting her own changes, Hu Liena began to describe what she had seen and heard in the past few days.
"Teacher, let me tell you, Mu Ci's title as the number one genius on the continent is absolutely no exaggeration."
"In every aspect, there is absolutely no one on the entire continent who can compare to him at his age."
"No, even the predecessors recorded in the Spirit Hall's history books cannot compare to him."
"Teacher, listen to me..."
Bibi Dong looked at Hu Liena, who was talking endlessly about Mu Ci with a beaming smile, and couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
Although she had never met Mu Ci, she knew a lot about him from his past reports.
An absolute genius, even if she were placed in this era, she would have to admit defeat in front of Mu Ci and dare not compete with him.
Considering Hu Liena's current expression, how could Bibi Dong not understand?
In just a day or two, Hu Liena's heart had already been firmly captivated by Mu Ci.
She herself had experienced similar feelings, only Hu Liena could openly express them without much restraint. This was
because Mu Ci was a truly renowned genius of the continent.
Even Bibi Dong herself couldn't find any fault with him, whether in terms of background or talent.
And the person she loved was…
Yu Xiaogang!
The moment that name flashed through her mind, Bibi Dong was overwhelmed by endless negative emotions.
Xiaogang was the number one genius of the Douluo Continent!
What was Mu Ci? Xiaogang was just unappreciated!
If it weren't for Qian Xunji, Xiaogang could have proven himself!
Endless voices echoed from the depths of her heart, disturbing Bibi Dong's thoughts and stimulating her already weakened spirit.
This was the most unbearable evil thought in Bibi Dong's heart, an obsession catalyzed by the extreme trials of the Rakshasa God.
The excruciating mental pain caused Bibi Dong to instinctively clutch her forehead and release Hu Liena from her embrace.
Her shapely body slumped onto the sofa in the palace, her beautiful face now contorted in agony.
Bibi Dong's action immediately snapped Hu Liena out of her reverie of praising Mu Ci, her beautiful fox-like eyes now filled with panic.
Seeing Bibi Dong's pain, Hu Liena quickly remembered the mind-calming pill she had commissioned Mu Ci to refine.
Although Hu Liena trusted Mu Ci wholeheartedly, she was still worried
that the pill wouldn't work since it was for her teacher. However, at this point, Hu Liena had no other choice but to try anything.
In a panic, she took the pill from her personal soul tool and held it to Bibi Dong's lips, anxiously calling out,
"Teacher, take the pill quickly, you'll feel much better."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong opened her cherry lips without hesitation and swallowed the pill from Hu Liena's hand.
As the child personally raised by Bibi Dong, if you were to ask who the most trusted person in the Spirit Hall is, it would undoubtedly be Hu Liena.
As the pill entered her stomach, a clear, cool sensation immediately rushed into her spiritual sea.
After all, it was merely the negative emotional power derived from the divine test, not the true Rakshasa divine power controlled by the Rakshasa God.
Faced with a higher level of destiny power, it was somewhat lacking in stamina and unable to form an effective resistance; its only redeeming quality was its endless quantity.
Golden light bloomed, and the purifying stream of light containing the power of rules acted like a cleaner, directly suppressing all the negative emotions brought by the Rakshasa divine test.
Feeling the negative emotions dissipate, Bibi Dong breathed a long sigh of relief, her pained expression relaxing.
Holding her forehead, her eyes slightly narrowed as she looked at the worried Hu Liena beside her, Bibi Dong said,
"Nana, you noticed it already?"
Hu Liena, seeing that Bibi Dong was much better, breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.
"Yes, I noticed before that you sometimes seemed to be in pain, so when I went to see Mu Ci this time, I asked him to refine some pills for you."
"I don't know if the pills he refined will actually work, but I had no other choice."
"How are you feeling?"
Bibi Dong affectionately patted Hu Liena's head and smiled.
"Thank you for your concern, Nana. I'm much better now. You must be tired from your journey, so go back and rest early."
Hearing this, Hu Liena obediently complied, leaving the remaining Concentration Pills behind before taking her leave with Bibi Dong.
Looking at the pills on the table, Bibi Dong thought of Mu Ci and Hu Liena, as well as herself and Yu Xiaogang.
"Xiaogang?
A long sigh echoed in the empty palace, lingering for a long time.