"Immediately, prepare to act!"
In the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong stared intently at the unparalleled picture scroll before her.
She wondered how such a refined, unimaginable existence could be real.
She was defeated. Completely defeated.
This child was the only one to whom she admitted defeat in terms of appearance.
For now, it wasn't the usual romantic love between men and women—it was more like the maternal love reminiscent of Liu Erlong, though not entirely the same.
Bibi Dong wasn't one to care much about appearances. Otherwise, Chihiro Ji, as one of the great handsome men of the previous generation, would not have hesitated to kill anyone who threatened that ideal.
But Subei was an exception.
It was an indescribable, strange feeling—enough to move anyone's heart.
Compared to the picture scroll, everything else seemed pale and weak, even Subei's usual aura had been diminished but still deeply captivated Bibi Dong.
If this child had been hers rather than Qian Renxue's, what grievances would Qianxunji still hold? She'd have a father, a mother, and the happiness of a family!
If Qian Renxue knew what Bibi Dong was thinking, she would probably cry on the spot.
Isn't Qian Renxue beautiful?
Beautiful—so beautiful.
But she is not a boy, and Bibi Dong only loves boys.
Don't blame me for being partial; it's just because I have love in my heart.
Qian Renxue clearly explained the situation and left through the secret door of the Papal Palace.
An angel soul bone flickered on her body as she put on a disguise mask. Under the soul bone's power, the mask seamlessly merged with her face, even altering her body accordingly.
Soon, her face became less exquisite, returning to the appearance of Xue Qinghe, with temperament and expression completely changed.
She and the original Qian Renxue were like two different people. Without witnessing this, hardly anyone would connect the two.
She fully controlled the dual identities of Qian Renxue and Xue Qinghe, freely shifting roles with precision, uncovering the truth.
She already had the answer.
Bibi Dong's expression when seeing the portrait and painting had already revealed the outcome.
Bibi Dong would definitely move to seize Yudi.
In light of this... heh.
Of course, Qian Renxue was selfish.
Most of the time, she was in Xue Qinghe's identity. She belonged to a man and needed to keep a proper distance from Subei.
But if Subei came to Wuhun Hall, this would be his turf. Then, Qian Renxue wouldn't be able to do as she pleased and enjoy her life's pleasures.
At least, she could approach Yudi as a daughter.
This was Qian Renxue's small chance to tread carefully.
...
Thunder Academy was not far from the Blue Tyrant Academy, both built around the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan Hall.
However, as the primary academy of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus, Thunder Academy occupied better terrain and boasted more magnificent architecture.
In front of Thunder Academy lay a spacious square over 100 meters long, planted with flowers and lush trees. Three lightning-shaped stone dragons intertwined, forming a distinctive and imposing entrance.
Above the gate's center hung the unique symbol of Thunder Academy.
On the way, a Thunder Academy student said:
"Have you heard? Principal Liu Erlong of Blue Tyrant Academy has gone crazy these past two days, frantically hunting for people from the Blue Tyrant Dragon clan to fight. Our teachers are too scared to come teach, waiting for the drama to unfold. I'll tell you more later."
"No way, I saw it myself. Principal Liu is a mutant fire dragon of the Blue Power Tyrannosaurus."
"Hey! Department heads and leaders are probably at least soul emperors, right?"
"No, I heard Principal Liu's martial spirit is so strong, even those several levels above her can't resist."
"That's insane! But isn't Principal Liu from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect? Why would she do this?" asked someone unaware.
Another whispered, "I heard someone kidnapped Principal Liu's child. Any mother would be anxious."
"Who is that kid, do you know?"
"No idea. Is he famous?"
A young master from an intelligence organization replied, "He's the boy from Blue Bull Academy... his looks are world-famous, and every girl in Blue Bull Academy is obsessed with him!"
"What? I've heard about him too. Many painters even sell his portraits on the streets. Though their styles differ, they're amazing. I've got two in my dorm."
"That's impressive. I could stare at them forever."
"Have you noticed lately, many seniors have been hanging around the terrible president's room and the forest beside Blue Lightning Overlord Longzong Hall?"
"You don't think they're just strolling. They want to see if the boy is really as handsome as rumored!"
"So, did you see him?"
"Yeah… Though Principal Yu guards him well, someone did see an extremely ordinary boy in the clan hall with a beautiful little girl."
"Extremely ordinary?" Everyone was stunned.
"Yes, extraordinarily ordinary. Not even as handsome as Jackie. I wondered if the girls of Blue Blaster Academy were blind or had never seen a handsome guy before. Though Blue Blaster Academy is the lowest tier, it's not that bad, right?"
"When the news broke, Blue Bull Academy became a laughingstock, and outsiders mocked their poor eyesight. But the girls from Blue Bull Academy retorted: 'If the male gods of northern Jiangsu are considered ordinary-looking, then the rest of the world is ugly.'"
"Damn!"
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