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In the quiet confines of Spirit City, specifically within the Pope's Bedchamber, Bibi Dong sat in deep thought. Her heart felt heavy with a mix of different feelings. She had just received a rare reward and was trying to decide how to use it.
Part of her wanted to use the reward to find that annoying young man, Su Yan, and give him a beating for all the trouble he caused.
However, she quickly realized that might be a mistake. The instant teleportation reward was a powerful trump card that could save her life in a dangerous moment. It felt wrong to waste it on a petty argument. She could even trade it for something better with someone else later.
Hu Liena, her loyal disciple, noticed the look on her face and spoke up quickly. Teacher, you really should not act without thinking first, she said. You worked so hard to get that reward. If you use it now, you will lose it and gain nothing in return. If you cannot beat Su Yan, you will get hurt. Even if you can beat him, he might just lock you in a room. No matter what happens, it is a bad deal for you.
Bibi Dong looked at Hu Liena with a look of surprise. Nana, I did not expect you to be so smart today, she replied with a small smile. Do not worry, your teacher is not foolish. I would not throw away such a great prize just because I had a few fights with that little rascal.
Hu Liena let out a long breath, feeling much better. It is good that you understand, she said. Then she paused and tilted her head. Wait, did you think I was not smart before?
Bibi Dong did not answer her. Instead, she turned her attention to the group chat. Su Yan, are you trying to trick me into wasting my reward? she typed. You wish I was that easy to fool. You are a Transmigrator and you are supposed to be so strong, so why don't you use your own powers to come to Spirit City and find me?
Su Yan replied almost instantly. Bibi Dong, I am giving you a fair chance to meet me, but you are not taking it.
Liu Erlong joined the conversation, sounding annoyed. Old woman, stop being such a coward. Just use the teleportation and fight him already.
Bibi Dong snapped back. Liu Erlong, be quiet. I might be a little crazy sometimes, but I am certainly not stupid. I am not even in a bad mood right now. There is no way I am wasting a reward like this on a whim.
Su Yan laughed through his message. Since you are too scared to come find me, I will finish what I am doing here first. After that, I will come to Spirit City to find you myself.
Bibi Dong felt a spark of nervousness. You are actually coming here to find me? she asked.
The user known as Cat in the Shadows added, if Su Yan actually shows up, you probably won't be as happy as you think you'll be.
Inside her room, Bibi Dong felt her heart race. She was excited but also a bit worried. Would that young man actually dare to enter the heart of Spirit Hall to confront her? She shook her head to clear her thoughts. I am the Supreme Pontiff, and I am incredibly strong, she thought to herself. If he actually shows up, I will show him exactly how terrifying I can be. I will make sure he stays in Spirit City forever.
Meanwhile, in the Seed Space, Ah Yin was feeling very emotional. All she could think about was resurrection. She wanted to live again more than anything in the world.
Supreme Pontiff, can you lend me that reward just once? Ah Yin asked in the chat. Your Eminence, please do not worry. I will agree to any price you set. I will even give you my hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone in exchange.
The user Yanzi is not a Swallow was shocked. You still have a Spirit Bone? I thought Tang Hao took it.
The Nine Treasures Little Princess added, that does not seem right. Didn't Tang Hao refine that bone a long time ago?
Loves Eating Carrots asked, did Tang Hao actually have a change of heart and give it back?
Another member, Group Member Number Nine, gave their opinion. I bet Tang Hao already had a Spirit Bone for that spot on his body. If he didn't, he never would have let go of a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone from Ah Yin.
Su Yan smiled as he read the messages. You all are very good at judging people's character, he commented.
Back in the Pope's Bedchamber, Hu Liena spoke to her teacher again. Teacher, it is a very good thing you didn't use that reward to find Su Yan. If you had, you would have wasted something worth as much as a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone!
Bibi Dong just smiled faintly. A hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone is very valuable to most people, she said quietly. But it does not really help me get stronger at my level.
She then typed back to Ah Yin. Ah Yin, I have a deal for you. I will give you one teleportation reward if you promise me a Spirit Ring from the System later.
Ah Yin replied immediately. Yes! I agree! Your Eminence, I only need to teleport one time. In the future, if I win a Spirit Ring or even a level of spirit power from the system, I will give it to you right away.
Bibi Dong did not hesitate. She sent a special red packet containing the teleportation reward directly to Ah Yin. It is a deal, she said.
Ah Yin claimed the packet and thanked her. Everyone else in the chat was completely confused by how fast the deal happened. Su Yan was also surprised. He realized that Bibi Dong was a woman who knew how to act quickly to get what she wanted. She was clearly afraid he would step in and stop the trade.
They finished the trade that quickly? Yanzi is not a Swallow asked.
I Am a Little Bird added, Your Eminence, you just gave it to her without waiting?
Liu Erlong seemed jealous. Old woman, you trust people way too easily. Why don't you trade your last teleportation reward to me instead? I will owe you for now. When I get a reward from the system, I promise I will give it to you.
Bibi Dong was not interested. Liu Erlong, go away, she replied.
Ah Yin tried to be helpful. Supreme Pontiff, please do not worry. I will keep my word. As soon as I win a reward, I will send it to you.
Liu Erlong acted like her feelings were hurt. Our friendship is gone. We used to be the best sisters in our little group, and now you trust Ah Yin more than me? It is a good thing we have a new member now. I don't need to be your best friend anymore.
Tang Yuehua asked, who is this new sister you are talking about?
I Am an Orphan replied, she is talking about Bo Saixi. Did you forget her already?
Bo Saixi joined in, sounding cold. Bibi Dong, give me your last teleportation. I will go and deal with that annoying Liu Erlong for you right now.
Yanzi is not a Swallow just laughed at the chaos.
At that same moment, Xiao Wu was also feeling very excited. She wanted to be resurrected too. She saw how Ah Yin made a deal and wanted to do the same.
Supreme Pontiff, since you trust Ah Yin so much, can I make a deal with you too? Xiao Wu asked.
Bibi Dong was very happy. It seemed everyone wanted to give her their future rewards. Carrot, do you want to teleport somewhere too? she asked.
I Am an Orphan pointed out, why would you need to teleport? You are already standing right next to Su Yan.
Xiao Wu replied, I want to trade for something else. If you help me, I will give you the next Spirit Ring or level of power I get.
The Nine Treasures Little Princess asked, are you losing your mind?
Yanzi is not a Swallow added, if you need help, wouldn't it be easier to just ask Su Yan instead of Bibi Dong?
Bibi Dong didn't want to lose the chance. I agree to the deal, Carrot! We have a deal now, and you cannot change your mind!
Xiao Wu was so happy she was almost crying. Thank you! she messaged.
Bibi Dong felt like she had won a great prize. She should be the one thanking us, she thought.
Xiao Wu was so full of joy that she ran out of her room. She saw Su Yan coming out of the room next to hers and jumped into his arms. She started crying, but they were happy tears. Mama is saved! My mama is finally going to be saved! she cried out.
Su Yan felt a sense of relief. He realized the little rabbit was getting much smarter. She had learned how to negotiate with someone as tough as Bibi Dong. My young student is growing up so fast, he thought.
Ning Rongrong looked at Xiao Wu and nodded. Now I understand why you wanted to talk to Bibi Dong. That was actually very smart of you, Xiao Wu.
While they were talking, Ah Yin was back in the Seed Space, feeling conflicted. She knew she had to teleport away, but she did not want to leave her Spirit Bone behind for Tang Hao or his son to find. She wondered if she could send physical items through the group chat.
She closed her eyes and focused her energy. A blue vine grew from her body and reached toward the box that held the Spirit Bone. As soon as the vine touched the box, she tried to send it through the system. Suddenly, the box vanished.
It really works! she shouted happily. Now she could leave without leaving anything for the people who hurt her. She could go straight to Su Yan.
A notification appeared in the chat. Ah Yin sent a special red packet to Su Yan.
The Seven Treasures Little Princess asked, what is it this time?
Cat in the Shadows wondered, are you asking Su Yan to come to you?
Ah Yin sent a message to Su Yan. This is my hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone. I am giving it to you as a gift. I am going to use my teleportation to come to your side now. Can you please take me to the home of the Blue Silver Grass? Please help me.
Su Yan was stunned. You are really testing me with such a huge gift, he replied. No one could say no to a gift like that.
Bibi Dong joked, Ah Yin, I told you before that when someone saves your life, you have to stay with them forever to pay them back.
The member named Sister Is Very Angry shouted in text, Oh my god! If Ah Yin stays with Su Yan, does that mean Su Yan becomes the stepfather of the Sea God, Tang San?
The entire group chat went silent as everyone processed that thought.