The next day, after spending the night at the experimental base, Su Chen came out of the Papal Garden and ran into Chrysanthemum Douluo, who was rushing to find him.
"Can't you just behave for a couple of days? Are you even healed yet? You're causing trouble again?"
Yue Guan handed him a steaming hot breakfast, and they sat down in the nearby pavilion.
The Chrysanthemum Douluo looked helplessly at the silver-haired boy wolfing down his food.
"Look at you, you've only been back from the Star Dou Great Forest for a few days, how did you get into trouble again?"
After eating several meat-filled, juicy buns and drinking a bottle of special beverage, Su Chen waved his hand and let out a long sigh of relief, finally feeling a little better about his hungry stomach.
"How so?"
The boy wiped his mouth and looked at Yue Guan with some confusion.
He doesn't seem to remember what trouble he caused.
"These steamed buns taste really good, where did you buy them?"
Su Chen couldn't resist eating another one.
With its thin skin, tender filling, and extremely fresh meat, the taste is absolutely superb, truly worthy of being the food served by the Spirit Hall.
"Hmph, this was specially made for you by His Holiness the Pope, according to your preferences. It's made with premium wheat from the province of Fasno and meat from a beast called the Bomb Beast, which is only fed once a year. Now, let me tell you something important!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo said with a hint of sourness, but he quickly realized what he meant and slammed his hand on the stone table in exasperation, "Don't change the subject, you brat!"
"Mmm mmm mmm mmm."
The silver-haired boy nodded and continued to devour the steamed buns.
Although I don't know what it is, it sounds complicated, and it's definitely a flavor I like. You can tell that they put in a lot of effort.
Bibi Dong really is
If it doesn't affect my own plans, I'll help her out if I can.
"Never mind that, let's get down to business."
Yue Guan shook his head helplessly, looked at the boy, and his brows gradually turned serious.
"Tell me properly how you offended the Grand Elder's granddaughter. Last night, she approached His Holiness the Pope and us, and challenged you to a duel."
Oh, so that's what it is.
Su Chen suddenly realized.
He wiped his mouth and looked at Yue Guan with some doubt, "Would it be troublesome if I hurt her?"
"Injure her? Are you kidding me?"
Yue Guan glanced at the boy and sneered, "Don't think you're the only genius. The Grand Elder's granddaughter is even stronger than you. She's a monster with innate full soul power at level 20, and she broke through to the Soul Sect at the young age of twelve!"
Although you seem to be a bit more perverted now.
Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed inwardly. Luckily, he wasn't in the same era as these two monsters, otherwise he would never have been able to hold his head high in this lifetime.
"Moreover, she's not just troublesome, she's extremely troublesome."
It's one thing that she's the granddaughter of the High Priest, but she also has close ties with the Pope, especially in terms of personality—they're practically identical.
Chrysanthemum Douluo swallowed hard, not daring to think any further.
"In short, you'd better not get too close to her; His Holiness the Pope has a very bad relationship with her."
He gave his instructions.
"Hmm, did His Holiness the Pope refuse her request?"
Su Chen nodded and then asked.
"Hey, he didn't just refuse, he almost got physical."
Yue Guan clicked his tongue in amazement, "You haven't seen Her Holiness the Pope's face. I've rarely seen her so angry."
Wait, it seems like both times I got angry it was because of this kid!
Chrysanthemum Douluo is getting a bit emo again.
As expected, Qian Renxue made this request so directly that it was bound to be rejected.
But she probably won't give up so easily.
Su Chen thought to himself.
"However, it seems that she made some conditions to His Holiness the Pope in the end. They talked for a long time, and finally His Holiness the Pope asked me to ask for your opinion. If you agree, then agree; if you refuse, then refuse."
Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at Su Chen with some doubt, "Speaking of which, what kind of magic do you have that makes His Holiness the Pope and the Grand Elder's granddaughter willing to give way for you? This is truly the first time in the Spirit Hall."
Anyway, he had never seen that cold-blooded girl argue with His Holiness the Pope over anything.
Even the highest-ranking officials probably couldn't achieve this level of devotion.
Moreover, it seems that this kid has been staying directly with His Holiness the Pope for the past two days.
How dare you! Don't you have a home of your own?!
I should have just sent him home back then. I could have just waited outside for a few nights to keep him safe!
Yue Guan's gaze held deep resentment.
I have a feeling that ever since this kid caught the Pope's eye, my own status has been declining!
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Su Chen smiled and said, "I've agreed to this. It's just a competition, and I'll be there on time."
Having already received the payment, he felt he had to go through the motions, and besides, he also wanted to get in touch with this young rich woman.
I knew you wouldn't refuse.
Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed, "Then I'll give you her information later. Oh, by the way..."
He came closer, blinked, and whispered, "You got your second spirit ring, right? What year? Three thousand years, or five thousand years?"
The scene in the great forest that resembled a god descending to earth still lingered in Yue Guan's mind. Coupled with the fluctuations earlier, it was obvious even to a fool that the boy must have had some extraordinary encounter.
But unfortunately, I never had the chance to inquire about it.
After all, the situation was really dire at the time. He risked his life to catch up with Ghost Douluo, who was on his way to the Spirit Hall branch. He intercepted Ghost Douluo before he could send the message back. The two of them traveled day and night to bring the boy back.
Because they had overdrawn their soul power, the two of them had been recuperating for the past two days, and they still didn't know the outcome of their trip.
"Well, you'll find out tonight."
The boy smiled slightly.
I hope you won't be too surprised when the time comes.
"I'll go take care of things now. Just leave the intelligence at the door later."
After eating and drinking his fill, Su Chen stood up, stretched, waved to Yue Guan who was glaring at him, and turned to walk into the garden.
His research on natural energy has made significant progress, and he can also begin training in a ninjutsu technique that he has been eagerly anticipating, thanks to a substantial improvement in his physical condition, chakra reserves, and nerve reaction speed.
In addition, the improved cultivation methods also need to be compiled.
We need to produce some results to solidify Bibi Dong's position before the plan can be implemented.
"This kid, why are you acting all mysterious with me?"
Yue Guan rolled her eyes as she watched the boy's retreating figure.
"Hmph, at most six thousand years, eight thousand years at most!"
Anyway, it can't exceed eight thousand years; even monsters have their limits.
Yue Guan thought to himself.
Of course, this kid is used to being a prodigy, so what if he manages to live for nine thousand years or more?
"Impossible, impossible, absolutely impossible!"
He shook his head frantically.
Eight thousand years is definitely the limit; anything higher would be too terrifying.
In short, it's impossible.
Hmph, trying to surprise me?
I prepared myself mentally beforehand, and I will never lose my composure like I did the first time!
In this wave, I'm on the fifth floor!
Full of confidence, Yue Guan got up to leave, but out of the corner of her eye she caught a glimpse of the direction the boy was heading.
"Wait a minute, no, you really aren't planning on going back?!"
A moment later, Elder Chrysanthemum Douluo's furious roar echoed through the quiet area.
"Su Chen, come back here right now!!"