Yu Xiaogang's straightforward words made Bibi Dong's eyes widen, and even Qian Daoliu couldn't help but cast a strange look at Yu Xiaogang.
"You should know Bibi Dong's status."
Qian Daoliu said.
"Of course, but right now, she is not yet the Saintess."
"Anyway, she will have to travel across the Douluo Continent sooner or later, so why not have the two of us go together?"
Yu Xiaogang looked calm and composed.
"...Her teacher will not agree."
"That is why I came to discuss it with you."
"..."
"Grandpa High Priest, I am being very sincere here; I have absolutely no thoughts of hiding anything from Spirit Hall."
Yes, it was indeed very sincere.
Qian Daoliu looked into Yu Xiaogang's eyes, and from them, he saw the spirit belonging to a young man.
When there is something he wants to do, he says it straightforwardly and believes that he will receive a satisfactory answer.
At the very least, this attitude satisfied Qian Daoliu greatly.
Qian Daoliu had imagined how he would resolve the matter when Yu Xiaogang eventually finished his studies and had to leave Spirit City, after discovering the unusual relationship between Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang.
As everyone knows, Bibi Dong is the Disciple of the current Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji, and the future Saintess, a certainty.
Such a status destined that there would be many things Bibi Dong could not do in the future.
She could not be like those ordinary girls who, upon seeing the person they like leave, would just chase after them.
She also could not travel freely across the Douluo Continent.
Even because of her status, if she were to fall in love with someone she shouldn't, no matter how much the higher-ups of Spirit Hall doted on her, they would firmly stop this relationship.
This was the price Bibi Dong had to pay for being cultivated by Spirit Hall and becoming the Saintess of Spirit Hall.
Not to mention that the current Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji, was a person with that kind of personality.
Therefore, Qian Daoliu had imagined what would happen when Yu Xiaogang left.
For example, Yu Xiaogang leaving without saying goodbye.
If that were the case, although Yu Xiaogang would continue to undergo the Gods Trial, Qian Daoliu would absolutely never harbor any extra feelings for Yu Xiaogang again.
After all, Qian Daoliu also had someone he loved, and what he despised most was this kind of scumbag who betrayed the feelings of others.
Or perhaps, like when Yu Xiaogang went to obtain his Third Soul Ring, Yu Xiaogang would secretly take Bibi Dong away from Spirit City.
In Qian Daoliu's view, this method was also extremely irresponsible.
Bibi Dong had her teacher at Spirit Hall, and a group of Elders who had cared for her and looked after her.
To secretly take Bibi Dong away meant not caring about her at all.
After the journey ended, you would return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, while Bibi Dong would return to Spirit Hall.
What would greet you at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect would be your father and the Sect Elders, but what would greet Bibi Dong?
This approach was entirely self-centered, disregarding others.
Besides this, Qian Daoliu had also imagined many other ways Yu Xiaogang might act.
There were even some extreme possibilities.
However, as Yu Xiaogang truly demonstrated his way of resolving this matter, Qian Daoliu suddenly realized that the little fellow in front of him, whose age didn't even amount to a fraction of his own, was more responsible than he had imagined.
Running directly in front of him to ask for his opinion seemed simple, but the courage and boldness required behind the scenes were not small at all.
Because if he didn't ask, nothing would happen.
However, once the question was asked, it meant that the other party had already brought the matter out into the open, and the other side basically had to give an answer.
Regardless of whether the answer was good or bad, the other party was already prepared to accept everything.
In a trance, Qian Daoliu thought of his former self.
Should he have been braver back then, just like Yu Xiaogang?
But quickly, Qian Daoliu shook his head in his heart.
His situation and Yu Xiaogang's were not the same.
Even if he had been brave, he probably would have received a negative answer.
"You are indeed quite good."
Qian Daoliu was silent for a moment before speaking again.
"At the very least, you are more responsible than I imagined. Coming to me in person to ask for my opinion also shows that you are not the kind of person who only seeks his own pleasure while disregarding others."
After saying this, Qian Daoliu looked at Bibi Dong, who had been stunned for a moment beside Yu Xiaogang.
"Bibi Dong, what are your thoughts?"
Bibi Dong, having been called by name by Qian Daoliu, came back to her senses and glanced at the figure beside her.
His actions had completely exceeded her expectations; he had actually run over to ask the High Priest directly.
Was he not afraid of being kicked out directly by the High Priest?
At the very least, what if he was refused?
Although she thought this in her heart, Bibi Dong was encouraged by Yu Xiaogang's actions.
If Yu Xiaogang, someone not from Spirit Hall, could run to the High Priest to ask, then she, the future Saintess of Spirit Hall, could not fall behind.
"Grandpa High Priest, I want to go!"
Bibi Dong's voice gradually became firm.
"Although I can travel across the Douluo Continent after becoming the Saintess, at that time, my status will be different, and the things I can do will also be different."
"Based on my understanding of my teacher, he will definitely send a group of people to follow me, ensuring that while I am training, I do not tarnish the name of Spirit Hall, and at the same time, take the opportunity to promote the prestige of Spirit Hall."
"But I don't want that."
"I want to rely on my own strength to train."
"I don't want to be like a flower in a garden, carefully tended to by others, ultimately possessing power but not worthy of it."
Bibi Dong told Qian Daoliu her inner thoughts.
Upon hearing this, a look of gratification appeared in Qian Daoliu's eyes.
"Very good, Dong'er, you have not let down our expectations."
"True experts are never achieved by relying on the protection and cultivation of others, but by carving out their own path."
"I never really agreed with the growth plan your teacher laid out for you, because he controlled too much."
"It is very good that you can have your own will and break free from that plan."
Qian Daoliu's approving gaze made a look of surprise and joy appear on Bibi Dong's face.
"In that case, do you agree?"
Upon hearing this, a helpless smile appeared on Qian Daoliu's face.
"What reason do I have to stop a Genius from embarking on the path of an expert that she wants to walk herself?"
"When cultivating a Genius, knowing when to let go is the principle that an Elder should most understand."
Having received Qian Daoliu's answer, Bibi Dong cheered.
For herself, for the upcoming journey, and also for...
Bibi Dong looked at Yu Xiaogang, her face still full of smiles.
"So, when we are together next, don't hold me back."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang appropriately showed a look of disdain on his face.
"Who exactly will be holding who back is really hard to guess."
Bibi Dong immediately retorted, and Yu Xiaogang did not show weakness either; the two of them, like children, began bickering in the Elder Hall.
Qian Daoliu, watching the two of them from the side, couldn't help but miss his own youth.
When did his own youth disappear?
It seems it was ever since that brat Qian Xunji appeared...
Qian Daoliu: "Tsk, bad luck!"
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