Wuhun City.
"We've finally arrived!"
After more than ten days of trekking, Yu Xiaogang arrived outside Wuhun City. Looking at Wuhun City before him, Yu Xiaogang's eyes held a complex expression.
He would never have come to ask Bibi Dong for help if he hadn't been forced to, but now he really had no other choice. Moreover, he came here not only to ask Bibi Dong to find Liu Erlong.
Then, Yu Xiaogang quickly arrived in front of the Papal Palace and presented the Spirit Hall Elder's token given to him by Tang Hao.
Besides the Spirit Hall itself, each of the three upper sects possesses an elder's token, representing their status.
Normally, this token is merely a symbol of prestige, held by the leaders of the three upper sects, and would not be used.
However, due to Tang Hao's talent, he was chosen as the next sect leader of the Haotian Sect, so this token was passed on to Tang Hao. He had no such concerns, so he gave it directly to Yu Xiaogang.
Yu Xiaogang waited in the council hall for about an hour when a woman with a noble air and stunning beauty, wearing a magnificent purple robe with gold trim and holding a jeweled scepter, walked in.
This person was none other than Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall. When she saw Yu Xiaogang waiting for her, a complex expression appeared in her eyes.
"You've arrived."
"Yes, it's been so many years. How have you been?"
Yu Xiaogang stood up, placing his hands on the table, and looked at Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong smiled faintly, "As the Pope, what could be wrong with me? Even the emperors of the two great empires have to show me respect. Tell me, what brings you here after twenty years?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, suppressing the complex emotions in his heart, and said, "Your Holiness, I have come here today with a request. Erlong has been missing for more than three months, and we have tried everything to find her without success. Could you please help me find her?"
Bibi Dong was somewhat delighted to see Yu Xiaogang again after so many years.
However, upon hearing what Yu Xiaogang said, her eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, and a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes.
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly froze.
After a moment, Bibi Dong spoke again, "You mean your 'sister' has gone missing, so you want me to help you find her?"
"Only you can help me now!"
Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth. He knew this was very inappropriate, but the fact that Liu Erlong's life or death was unknown left him no time to worry about anything else.
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong's usually placid face suddenly broke into a smile, a smile born of anger.
Yu Xiaogang, you really have the guts to let your ex-ex go to your ex.
Seeing that Bibi Dong had fallen silent and hadn't reacted for a long time, Yu Xiaogang began to feel uneasy.
Yu Xiaogang wasn't entirely sure whether Bibi Dong would help him or not, but Bibi Dong was the only method he could think of right now.
After a long pause, Bibi Dong suddenly spoke, her tone indifferent: "Fine, I agree to this."
If there wasn't truly no other way, Yu Xiaogang wouldn't have come here to beg him. That means Liu Erlong was most likely in an accident, and she had no reason to hold a grudge against a dead person.
Moreover, she was also very curious about whether Liu Erlong was really dead, and she could use this opportunity to confirm it.
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was overjoyed and quickly grabbed Bibi Dong's shoulder to express his gratitude: "Bibi Dong, thank you so much. I knew that asking you for help was the right decision."
Feeling Yu Xiaogang's presence so close, Bibi Dong blushed slightly, but the blush quickly disappeared as she reached out and pushed Yu Xiaogang away.
"Insolence!! Bibi Dong has long since vanished. Now call me Your Holiness the Pope!"
At this moment, Yu Xiao realized that she had lost her composure and immediately bowed slightly, saying, "Yes, Your Holiness the Pope!"
However, besides what I just mentioned, I have another request.
"What is it?"
Bibi Dong glanced at Yu Xiaogang, a sense of foreboding creeping into her heart.
Yu Xiaogang took another deep breath and said, "Your Holiness, I would like to know how you solved the problem of attaching a second spirit ring to twin spirits."
"These things don't seem to mean anything to you, do they? You've found a disciple with twin martial souls, but why should I help you? What if this disciple you raise turns against me in the future?"
Bibi Dong's voice was cold as she looked at Yu Xiaogang with a sneer.
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang quickly assured him, "Your Holiness, I assure you with my own integrity that my disciple will never oppose the Spirit Hall in his entire life!"
This is a lie. Yu Xiaogang already knows that Tang San's father is Tang Hao, and the conflict between Tang Hao and the Spirit Hall is common knowledge and cannot be reconciled.
Therefore, once Tang San grows up, he will inevitably oppose the Spirit Hall to avenge his parents and the Clear Sky Sect.
Once Tang San gains the upper hand, all those in the Spirit Hall who participated in the pursuit of his mother and those involved in the Clear Sky Sect will be purged.
At best, the Spirit Hall would be forced to close its gates like the Clear Sky Sect is now, while the worst-case scenario would be its complete annihilation, with everything being swallowed up by other forces.
However, Bibi Dong, blinded by love, did not immediately agree after hearing Yu Xiaogang's promise.
Bibi Dong shook her head and said, "Your sincerity is not enough. Let your disciple join the Spirit Hall and serve me from now on. Only then will I give him the solution."
You don't need to worry about his future. If he is truly talented, then having the Spirit Hall's help is definitely better than him going anywhere else.
"!!!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's pupils shrank instantly, and he was speechless for a moment.
Bibi Dong's idea was good. Tang San's outstanding talent, coupled with his status as her disciple, theoretically meant that Tang San could receive the best treatment after joining the Spirit Hall. But could she really get Tang San to join the Spirit Hall?
cannot!
Because Tang San's father is Tang Hao, if he really dared to let Tang San join the Spirit Hall, then Tang San might join in the morning, but he himself might die in the afternoon.
Therefore, Yu Xiaogang absolutely must not do something that would certainly lead to his death!
Bibi Dong originally thought her suggestion was excellent, as it would solve the problem, expand her influence, and allow her to see Yu Xiaogang more often—a win-win-win situation.
But Yu Xiaogang's hesitation caused the smile on Bibi Dong's face to gradually disappear.
If Yu Xiaogang can refuse such a good opportunity, then it seems he's hiding a lot of things.
"Hmph! Guards, show them out!"
Bibi Dong then snorted coldly and left, leaving Yu Xiaogang surrounded by a group of guards.
Yu Xiaogang and Bibi Dong's first meeting in many years ended on a sour note.