Chapter 19: Murderous Intent
. Seeing Qin Ming remain silent, Yue Guan urged him again.
"Qin Ming, you don't have to think so much.
When I obtained the spirit bone half a month ago,
His Holiness the Pope specifically introduced it to me.
Now that I think about it... I'm afraid even then...
His Holiness the Pope had the idea of giving it to you."
Hearing this, Qin Ming looked at Yue Guan in astonishment.
"Half a month ago, when I first became his disciple?
Was His Holiness the Pope ready to give me the spirit bone then?
Was it because I successfully became the disciple of the Four Lords, Lion Douluo?
So, perhaps the so-called meritorious service was just a pretext to silence others.
This spirit bone was already destined for me.
Am I taking advantage of my teacher again?"
Thinking of this, Qin Ming looked up at Yue Guan and said.
"Elder Ju Douluo, how could I possibly refuse the spirit bone?
I was just frightened by the news."
Hearing Qin Ming's words, Yue Guan caressed her lips with a hand and smiled softly.
"Qin Ming, it's good that you've thought it through.
I just thought you were going to give up this soul bone."
Seeing Yue Guan's expression, Qin Ming's mouth twitched.
Before Qin Ming could reply, another sneer rang out from outside Yue Guan's mansion.
"Ha, you've just entered the Spirit Hall and you've already obtained a soul bone.
My 'teacher' really thinks highly of you!"
Hearing this, Qin Ming and the others all turned to look outside.
Bibi Dong, dressed in casual clothes, stepped over the threshold and slowly approached them.
Seeing this, Qin Ming frowned.
"What's this crazy woman doing here?
Just because I didn't give her face last time, she's now picking on me?
That's not her nature.
She should be secretly plotting ways to kill me.
Why would she come directly to my house to cause trouble?
That's illogical!"
Even as Qin Ming pondered this, Bibi Dong had already passed him by.
Ignoring the others, Bibi Dong addressed Yue Guan in a serious tone.
"Elder Ju Douluo, I have a favor to ask of you."
"From me? You also want me to help you master the Vajra Indestructible Secret Technique?"
Yue Guan looked at Bibi Dong in surprise.
Hearing this, Bibi Dong shook her head, her gaze determined.
"Elder Ju Douluo, that's not what I'm asking for.
I want that catalog of immortal herbs you brought out last time.
I'm extremely interested in those immortal herbs that can strengthen the body and enhance one's aptitude.
Could you let me copy a copy?"
"Strengthen the body and enhance one's aptitude? Enhance one's aptitude?
Your Highness, you possess twin martial spirits, and are born with full soul power.
You don't need to improve your aptitude, do you?
You're in the prime of your cultivation now. At your age, your soul power can increase rapidly.
You must seize this time and cultivate diligently.
Searching the continent for immortal herbs that are practically unknown is just a waste of your precious cultivation time.
You'll regret it later. You'd better..."
"I don't regret it!"
Bibi Dong interrupted Yue Guan.
Under Yue Guan's suspicious gaze, Bibi Dong said coldly.
"Elder Ju Douluo, I don't want your original.
I just want to copy a copy. You won't lose anything."
Upon hearing this, Yue Guan frowned.
As a confidant of Pope Qian Xunji, he knew many secrets.
At this time, Yue Guan had already vaguely guessed why Bibi Dong asked for the Immortal Grass Atlas.
"It's been so long, Bibi Dong, can't she still forget Yu Xiaogang?
No! I can't give her the Immortal Grass Atlas.
Once the Pope knows that Bibi Dong took the Immortal Grass Atlas from me, he will definitely vent his anger on me." Thinking of this, Yue Guan spread his hands towards Bibi Dong.
"I apologize, Your Highness the Saint.
I don't have a copy of that Immortal Herb Atlas.
I've already gifted it to Qin Ming, and it should still be in the hands of the Fourth Priest.
If you want to copy it, you'll probably have to go to the Fourth Priest."
Qin Ming raised an eyebrow at this.
"I never realized Yue Guan had the 'non-stick pan' attribute before.
He's quite good at this, without offending either Qianxunji or Bibi Dong..."
Just as Qin Ming was enjoying himself, Bibi Dong's expression turned completely cold.
Yue Guan claimed he didn't have a copy, but Bibi Dong, knowing Yue Guan's character well, couldn't believe him.
"If he doesn't want to give it to me, then he doesn't want to give it to me. Humph.
This damn demon, sooner or later, I'm going to take it myself..."
After a silent curse, Bibi Dong turned to look at Qin Ming.
Last time in the Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong clearly sensed the Lion Douluo's murderous intent towards her.
Therefore, Bibi Dong definitely didn't dare to approach the Lion Douluo.
Her only target was Qin Ming.
Bibi Dong felt a bit awkward.
She had just mocked Qin Ming, and now she had to bite the bullet and ask him for help.
Noticing Bibi Dong's gaze,
Qin Ming, who knew Bibi Dong's personality well, interrupted her spell before she could even begin to speak.
"Don't look at me.
I don't have anything here. If
you need anything, go find my teacher."
After quickly throwing the pot away, Qin Ming turned his head away, not bothering to look at Bibi Dong again.
Seeing this, Bibi Dong's face froze.
"This damn brat, he actually didn't even give me face."
Although she was furious, for Yu Xiaogang's sake, Bibi Dong suppressed her anger and put on a smile.
"Qin Ming, I just want to make a copy.
You won't lose anything..."
Without waiting for Bibi Dong to finish, Qin Ming ignored her.
He looked at Gui Mei and said.
"Elder Ghost Douluo, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to take me to see His Holiness the Pope.
Regarding what you just said, I've made my decision: I want a fire-attributed soul bone that suits me."
"Ah?
Oh, a soul bone?
Come with me..."
When Gui Mei first heard Qin Ming's words, he was a bit confused. It wasn't
until a few seconds later that he realized Qin Ming was using this as an excuse to leave quickly.
Understanding the situation, Gui Mei reached out and grabbed Qin Ming's arm, about to mobilize his soul power to lead him away.
A hum—
a cold aura enveloped every corner of the courtyard.
Bibi Dong stared coldly at Qin Ming, a faint glint in her eyes.
"Your Highness, this is unacceptable!
Qin Ming is only a Soul Master. He can't withstand the mental assault of a Soul Saint!"
Yue Guan, who had been observing Bibi Dong's movements, was the first to react.
With a sharp shout, Yue Guan activated his martial spirit to block Qin Ming.
Bang—
a subtle explosion echoed, and on the spiritual level, Yue Guan and Bibi Dong concluded their clash.
At this moment, Gui Mei also activated his spirit and looked towards Bibi Dong.
"Your Highness, Qin Ming is a disciple of His Majesty the Fourth Lord.
He is also a person highly valued by His Majesty the Pope.
With me here, you will not be tolerated here!"
(End of this chapter)