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Hu Liena felt her face turn red. She looked down at her feet and spoke in a small voice. I am going to go buy some steamed buns for you, Teacher.
Bibi Dong did not look happy. She snapped at her student with a sharp voice. I am not in the mood to eat right now. Do you actually believe what that little bastard Su Yan said? He claims that if he fought me seriously, he could defeat me with a single Spirit Ability. He is not afraid that the wind might slap his tongue with such big talk.
Hu Liena looked up and nodded her head quickly. I do not believe him at all, Teacher. Su Yan must be bragging to act tough. What would you like to eat instead? I will have someone prepare it for you right now.
Bibi Dong shook her head slowly. I do not feel like eating anything. Come and walk with me for a while.
Alright, Hu Liena replied. Inside, her heart was full of worry and anxiety. She thought to herself that she should have run away last night when she had the chance.
Not long after this, Su Yan and his group finished their meal. They were already back inside their carriage. They were heading toward Suotuo City. At the same time, Zhao Wuji was making Tang San and the others run. Tang San felt very tired and miserable. He looked at the teacher and asked a question. Teacher Zhao, why do Su Yan and the others not have to train with us?
Zhao Wuji rolled his eyes and looked annoyed. Train? Su Yan's strength is so strange that I think he might be stronger than me. How am I supposed to train someone like that?
Tang San felt even worse after hearing those words. He felt very angry and confused. How did that bastard Su Yan get so strong so fast? It felt like a bad dream. He looked around and wished for help. Teacher, where are you right now? I really need your guidance.
Tang San was missing Yu Xiaogang very much. At least when Yu Xiaogang was around, he could offer comfort. When Su Yan knocked Tang San down, Yu Xiaogang would always have something kind to say. Now, Tang San just had to be angry in silence.
Suddenly, Tang San's eyes lit up with a new idea. He wondered if Su Yan's method for breaking through level 30 would work for his teacher. As he jogged behind Su Yan's carriage, he started to think deeply.
This way of boosting strength reminded him of stories about opening special energy paths in the body. Maybe it could really help Yu Xiaogang break past the level 30 barrier.
Inside the carriage, Dugu Yan could not wait any longer. She pulled out some sunflower seeds and started eating. She opened the group chat on her jade mirror.
Yanzi is not a Swallow: Look at this. I have my snacks ready.
Loves Eating Carrots: Hu Liena, you should come out and face your fate now!
Group Member Number Nine: That wicked fox has already found her way to death!
Cat in the Shadows: 666.
Winter Cutie: I thought we were going to talk about Tang San today. Are we not eating his melon?
Dark Avenger: I still want to hear about Tang San.
Ah Yin: I agree with that.Ā
Liu Erlong: Is there anyone else here to vote?
Hu Liena: I want to talk about Tang San too! Let's talk about him.
Bo Saixi: It looks like no one else is coming to help you. Tang San only got four votes. Hu Liena, you should just lie down and wait for what is coming.
I Am an Orphan: You are a useless thing. Today we will all watch what happens to you.
Ma Xiaotao: A few times ago it was me. Last time it was Xiaoya. Today I can finally watch someone else. Xiaoya, are you happy about this?
Dark Avenger: Not really. I really wanted to hear about Tang San. Sister Xiao Tao, we are almost back. Once we reach Shrek, we will come and find you first.
Ma Xiaotao: Just tell me when you are close. I will come to the gate to pick you up.
In Spirit City, Bibi Dong was fully dressed in her noble robes. She led Hu Liena out of Spirit Hall. She looked at her student and noticed something. Nana, why do you look so nervous?
Hu Liena panicked when she heard her teacher speak. I... Teacher, you promised me yesterday. You said you would trust me!
Bibi Dong smiled and gave a small nod. Nana, you do not need to worry. Whatever Su Yan says refers to a version of you from another world. It has nothing to do with who you are right now. How could I ever blame you for that?
Hu Liena nodded her head very hard. Teacher, you really are the best person.
Su Yan: It seems like everyone has different opinions this time. But do not worry. As the group owner, I will take care of you. I will show you everything. We will have all the news!
Yanzi is not a Swallow: I love you for this!
I Am an Orphan: That is our boss for sure.
Tang Yuehua: Hu Liena, where are you right now?
Liu Erlong: Old woman, you better keep an eye on her. Do not let that girl escape.
Bo Saixi: Hu Liena says you have the wrong person. She says her name is not Hu Liena and she just has a friend with that name.
Call Me Her Majesty the Empress: This is very fun to watch.
Winter Cutie: This is great. We do not have to level up today and we still get to hear two big stories. Let's give Su Yan a five-star review for this.
Red Dust Dream Dream Dream: Hu Liena, do you even hear the silly things you are saying?
Hu Liena: You all need to stop laughing. My teacher believes in me. She will not let you have your way with me.
Inside the carriage, Su Yan started to grin. Dugu Yan and the others looked excited. They knew the show was about to start.
Su Yan: Your teacher definitely does not know that you cost her three spirit rings that were one hundred thousand years old.
Hu Liena: ???
Bibi Dong: ???
Liu Erlong: Hahaha! This is amazing!
Bo Saixi: I am dying from laughter over here.
Yanzi is not a Swallow: We can finally enjoy this story without any worry.
In Spirit City, the teacher and student were walking down the street. The air around them suddenly felt very strange and heavy. Hu Liena looked like she was going to cry. Teacher, I...
She thought Su Yan was being very mean. He started with such a big secret. She wished he would be a little bit gentler with the information.
Su Yan: Hu Liena is the core of the Golden Generation in Spirit Hall. She is the personal disciple of Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong. She is the first person in line to become the next leader. Bibi Dong once told her that she saw the future hope of Spirit Hall in her.
I Am an Orphan: ???
Bo Saixi: Bibi Dong, you really know how to pick them!
Group Member Number Nine: The hope of Spirit Hall? Your Holiness, your eyes are as sharp as ever!
Nine Treasures Little Princess: Hahaha!
Liu Erlong: Old woman, that is so like you to say that! Hahaha!
Ma Xiaotao: I thought Bibi Dong had a daughter of her own. Why is Hu Liena the first person in line for the throne?
Su Yan: You are rushing again. Just wait and listen.
Inside the Crown Prince's Mansion, Qian Renxue was feeling very angry. Her mind felt like it was going to explode, but she tried to stay calm. She was very close to losing her temper.
Su Yan: Hu Liena lost her parents when she was just a child. Spirit Hall raised her and her older brother. Bibi Dong took her as a student and trained her to be the next Supreme Pontiff. Even the Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan, was sent to protect her in secret. After the Spirit Empire was started, Hu Liena was made the Holy Maiden.
She was the first heir. Her power was only less than Bibi Dong herself. Also, Bibi Dong gave all the motherly love she had to Hu Liena. This was the love that should have gone to Qian Renxue. Bibi Dong even said many times that she wished Hu Liena was her real daughter.
Liu Erlong: Uh... that is cold.
Tang Yuehua: I knew the Supreme Pontiff liked Hu Liena, but I did not know it was this much.
Group Member Number Nine: This is getting very interesting.
Dark Avenger: Your Holiness, if I become your student, can I get the same love and treatment?
Red Dust Dream Dream Dream: You should keep dreaming. That will never happen.
Yanzi is not a Swallow: If I were Qian Renxue, I would just leave.
Inside her mansion, Qian Renxue was now truly furious. She could not hold it in. She slammed a jade mirror onto the floor with a loud bang. She ground her teeth together so hard they made a clicking noise. She thought Bibi Dong was a terrible person and did not deserve to be a mother at all.
She picked up the broken pieces and tried to swallow her rage. She wanted to yell and curse at Bibi Dong. She wanted to tell her to just keep Hu Liena as her daughter because she did not want such a mother anyway. However, she knew that speaking out loud would reveal who she really was. She had to stay hidden. Instead, she sent a private message.
I Am an Orphan: Su Yan, please help me curse Bibi Dong. Tell her she is unworthy of being a mother!