"..."
Hearing Bi Bidong's request, the smile on Qian Xunji's face faded somewhat, and he frowned with some difficulty.
Now was precisely when he needed to use people, so why would he expend massive manpower and resources to help Bi Bidong hunt for souls?
However,
Bi Bidong's extraordinary talent once again stirred his compassion.
Just like the luck he had felt when he didn't eradicate the root of the problem initially, it was the same luck shared by most people throughout history.
Having a child would change things
For the child's sake, let bygones be bygones, make do and get along.
Such psychology was everywhere!
Qian Xunji was no exception.
And at this moment,
Bi Bidong's powerful talent gave Qian Xunji the idea to make another attempt—to resolve the hatred and have Bi Bidong continue to serve the Spirit Hall.
"Heh,"
Qian Xunji let out a light laugh, having made up his mind as he sat back down.
"Dong'er, there's actually no need for such trouble."
"?"
Bi Bidong frowned, waiting for him to continue.
"Your Ninth Soul Ring, leave it to your teacher to handle."
Qian Xunji propped his head up, leaning sideways on the throne as he posed a question to the confused Bi Bidong below.
"Dong'er, aren't you curious about what Guimei and the others have gone to do?"
Bi Bidong's frown deepened.
She didn't understand why Qian Xunji was beating around the bush again. The Ninth Soul Ring she wanted wasn't from some ordinary ten-thousand-year soul beast.
Growing somewhat impatient, Bi Bidong said, "This disciple is willing to hear the details."
"Haha, Dong'er, perhaps it's precisely because Heaven favors a powerful genius like you that your teacher learned this news at such a time."
Qian Xunji couldn't help but laugh.
Meanwhile, Bi Bidong's lowered face instantly turned extremely gloomy.
Heaven's favor?! If that were truly the case, how could she have been deceived by a worthless soul master! Ending up in such a state!
Qian Xunji looked deeply at Bi Bidong, anticipating her shock.
"Dong'er, did you know? Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Sect's wife is actually a transformed 100,000-year soul beast!"
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, Bi Bidong immediately raised her head, looking at Qian Xunji in shock.
Tang Hao's wife was actually a 100,000-year soul beast?!
"You're quite surprised too, aren't you."
Qian Xunji chuckled lightly, continuing on his own:
"This is why your teacher intended to entrust the Soul Master Tournament matters to you. Now, your teacher still hopes you'll handle this matter. That 100,000-year soul beast—your teacher will personally capture it for you."
"..."
Bi Bidong remained stunned for a long time.
At this moment, she already had an answer in her heart about what Guimei and Yue Guan had gone to do.
Upon receiving this news,
Bi Bidong couldn't help but feel somewhat relieved, yet still heavy-hearted.
Even if she didn't go hunt the other party now, she still had another Martial Soul waiting for spirit rings. Taking action against a soul beast that had saved her life seemed inevitable sooner or later!
Under Ye Tian's influence, Bi Bidong clearly hadn't reached her most insane state yet.
Of course,
Except when dealing with Qian Xunji!
Seeing Bi Bidong fall silent, the smile completely vanished from Qian Xunji's face. His expression carried apology, and even a plea.
"Dong'er, I hope this 100,000-year spirit ring and spirit bone can compensate you."
"Compensation?"
Bi Bidong snapped back to reality.
She couldn't help but sneer and mock inwardly.
Yet Bi Bidong keenly realized this might be an opportunity to make Qian Xunji lower his guard!
Otherwise, even if she broke through to become a Titled Douluo, she still wouldn't be able to easily kill Qian Xunji, who was also a Titled Douluo and possessed a Divine-level Martial Soul along with a Talent Domain.
Thinking of this,
Bi Bidong maintained her composure
while smiling brilliantly, though her chest was already filled with killing intent.
Suppressing the nausea and discomfort in her heart,
Bi Bidong bowed to Qian Xunji and said, "Thank you, Teacher. Your disciple will await your triumphant return."
Seeing this,
Qian Xunji immediately beamed with joy and raised his hand, signaling Bi Bidong to rise.
"Dong'er, there's no need for such formality. After all, it is I who owe you. I don't ask for our master-disciple relationship to be fully restored, but I only hope you can give Xue'er a chance to fulfill her filial duties."
Qian Xunji was well aware that his actions were utterly unforgivable to Bi Bidong,
so he wouldn't be so foolish as to not recognize this—
the only emotional card he could play, and the best one at that, was Qian Renxue.
"Thank you for the reminder, Teacher. Your disciple will do so."
Bi Bidong bowed without hesitation, a smile plastered on her face.
She was indeed thanking Qian Xunji.
Yes!
What use were mere words?
She needed to use that child and show some actual action to demonstrate it.
Bi Bidong sneered repeatedly in her heart.
"Haha, with your word, Dong'er, I can rest assured!"
Qian Xunji felt somewhat relieved.
That absurd, blurry dream—let it pass sooner rather than later.
From now on, the Spirit Hall would be at its most powerful!
"Teacher, if there's nothing else, your disciple will take her leave first. Regarding the finals, your disciple will do her best."
Bi Bidong didn't want to stay here any longer.
"Mm, Dong'er's capabilities have never been in doubt."
Qian Xunji nodded and added,
"As for Ye Tian—Dong'er, as his teacher, you must keep a close watch on him. He is of extraordinary significance to our Spirit Hall."
"Your disciple understands."
Bi Bidong nodded.
There was no need for Qian Xunji to say more about such matters. Ye Tian was her disciple; of course, she would treat him with all her heart...
provided he didn't take the wrong path.
Otherwise, she had an even narrower, fatal path ready for him.
Thinking of Ye Tian, Qian Xunji asked again:
"By the way, how is that young girl you took in later doing? With Ye Tian around, when will her Martial Soul awaken..."
"Reporting to Teacher, her Martial Soul was awakened earlier today."
"Oh? How did it go?"
Qian Xunji leaned forward, his eyes filled with anticipation.
He had long witnessed Ye Tian's abilities—the talents of Xie Yue, Yan, and even Jin Yue'er were all thanks to him.
A trace of pride and triumph appeared on Bi Bidong's face as she said, almost boastfully:
"With Ye Tian here, Nana naturally awakened her Demon Fox Spirit with Innate Full Spirit Power, without a doubt."
"Gasp—Excellent, truly excellent!!!"
Qian Xunji was so excited he immediately stood up.
"Ye Tian is truly a treasure of our Spirit Hall, and even the entire Soul Master Realm! In less than three years since his awakening, he has cultivated three geniuses with Innate Full Spirit Power for our Spirit Hall!"
"He must be rewarded, he must be rewarded!"
Qian Xunji was absolutely overjoyed, and Ye Tian's importance soared infinitely in his mind.
He immediately said to Bi Bidong:
"Dong'er, convey to Ye Tian that when I return victorious, I will deliver your hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and spirit bone, along with his ten-thousand-year spirit bone, to Wisteria Residence!"
"This disciple will thank Teacher on behalf of Ye Tian in advance."
Bi Bidong did not refuse, thinking of Ye Tian's delighted expression upon hearing this news, she felt somewhat expectant. It had been almost a year since she last saw Ye Tian laugh so unrestrainedly.
"Teacher, this disciple takes her leave."
"Mm, go ahead. Xue'er truly wishes to gain your approval."
"This disciple understands."
Bi Bidong bowed and turned to leave.
Qian Xunji stood on the high platform for a long time, waiting until Bi Bidong had gone far into the distance, before a smug smile spread across his face.
"Old man, I may not excel in cultivation, but it seems the Spirit Hall will truly flourish under my leadership."
Qian Xunji gazed in the direction of the Hall of Worship and murmured to himself.
If everything developed according to his plan, the upper echelon strength of the Spirit Hall would skyrocket, adding a Titled Douluo with twin martial souls possessing a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring!
Even the younger generation of the Spirit Hall, because of Ye Tian's influence, showed astonishing talent!
One with innate level twenty, and at least four with innate full spirit power!
Given some time,
the great cause of the Spirit Hall would be absolutely unstoppable!