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Why was Bibi Dong in such a hurry?

A flicker of surprise flashed in Dai Chengfeng's eyes. After all, he had been through so much today—shouldn't she at least let him rest for a few days?

But instead, it seemed as though she couldn't wait, insisting they leave tomorrow.

If someone who didn't know the situation saw this, they might even think it was Bibi Dong herself going to obtain her soul ring.

However, despite his doubts, Dai Chengfeng himself actually preferred to leave as soon as possible.

After all, without obtaining his fourth soul ring, his soul power would remain stuck at level 40, unable to progress further. Every day of delay was a waste of his cultivation time.

Thus, Dai Chengfeng nodded. "Alright, Teacher. I'll come to the Pope's Palace to find you early tomorrow morning."

Dai Chengfeng respectfully agreed.

Bibi Dong gave a slight nod, her gaze thoughtfully sweeping over Dai Chengfeng's somewhat pale face. She softly said, "Go back and rest. We still have a journey ahead of us tomorrow."

"Yes, Teacher."

Dai Chengfeng turned and left Bibi Dong's chambers. The heavy palace doors slowly closed behind him.

Meanwhile, Bibi Dong's gaze followed his retreating figure until it disappeared completely from sight.

"Such immense power, born solely for slaughter and destruction…"

As she spoke, Bibi Dong once again raised her right hand. The faint wisp of Asura power on her slender fingertips continued to flow gently.

She gazed intently at this crimson-red energy, which bore some resemblance to her Rakshasa divine power but was even more domineering and pure.

For a moment, a flicker of fascination passed through Bibi Dong's eyes.

"It's truly captivating."

Bibi Dong murmured softly, unconsciously curling her fingertips. "I hope everything goes smoothly this time."

As she thought, a shadow of unease flickered in her eyes. Unconsciously, she thought of Qian Xunji, that despicable man, and Yu Xiaogang, the heartless one…

Finally, she took a deep breath and carefully absorbed the Asura power into her body.

"But… how far should I go?"

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Outside the Pope's Palace, Spirit City.

At this moment, Dai Chengfeng was walking back to his quarters. The moonlight stretched his shadow long across the ground.

After turning through several corridors, he was now not far from his room when he suddenly noticed—

The window of his room was glowing with bright light.

"So late at night, who could it be?"

Dai Chengfeng frowned slightly and quickened his pace.

Soon, he arrived at his door and pushed it open. Instantly, he saw his mother, Zhu Hongxiu, sitting by the window, holding a cup of tea that had long gone cold. It was clear she had been waiting for some time.

"Mother?"

Dai Chengfeng was somewhat surprised. "Why aren't you resting? What are you doing here so late?"

"I'm naturally waiting for you," Zhu Hongxiu replied.

Setting down her teacup, she looked at her son, Dai Chengfeng, with a complex expression.

"Chengfeng, did you see Mubai today?"

Upon hearing his mother's words, Dai Chengfeng instantly understood. It seemed that his mother already knew about his battle at the Great Soul Arena today and had also learned that Dai Mubai was in Spirit City.

"No."

Dai Chengfeng shook his head and sat down opposite his mother. "Today, I fought another team—it wasn't Dai Mubai."

"Is that so?"

Zhu Hongxiu visibly relaxed, her tense shoulders loosening slightly.

As a mother, both her sons were equally dear to her. She dreaded nothing more than seeing them fight each other.

But Dai Chengfeng's next words made her heart tighten again: "However, three months from now, I'll be fighting Shrek Academy again. That's when I'll likely face him."

"Chengfeng…"

Zhu Hongxiu immediately started to speak again.

But before she could finish, Dai Chengfeng interrupted her with a smile: "Mother, I know what you're going to say."

He reached out and took her slightly chilled hand in his. "I promise you, as long as Dai Mubai doesn't harbor murderous intent, I won't kill him. How's that?"

"Thank you, Chengfeng."

Zhu Hongxiu gently squeezed her son's hand, her eyes filled with relief and gratitude.

"Mother, there's no need to be so formal with me."

Dai Chengfeng smiled warmly.

Zhu Hongxiu also smiled, reaching out to gently stroke her son's cheek. "Since you were little, you've always been the most understanding."

As she spoke, she shook her head. "I originally planned to return to the Star Luo Empire tomorrow, but now it seems I'll have to stay until your match with Mubai is over."

"It's been so long since I've seen Mubai. I wonder if that child has improved."

Hearing this, Dai Chengfeng's eyes lit up.

Wouldn't it be satisfying to defeat Dai Mubai right in front of their mother?

Although Dai Chengfeng wouldn't kill Dai Mubai, he wasn't made of clay either. How could he not feel any resentment toward Dai Mubai?

After all, Dai Mubai hadn't spared him trouble in the past.

It was time to show him the gap between them!

With this thought, Dai Chengfeng smiled and nodded. "Alright."

"However, Mother, I might not have much time to spend with you."

"Tomorrow, I'm heading to the Great Star Dou Forest to obtain my fourth soul ring."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Hongxiu shot Dai Chengfeng a teasing glance. "Mother isn't a child anymore—do you really think I need you to accompany me?"

But as she spoke, her expression turned serious. "The Great Star Dou Forest is dangerous. Should Mother and the High Priest accompany you?"

"No need," Dai Chengfeng shook his head. "Teacher will accompany me."

"Bibi Dong is accompanying you?"

Zhu Hongxiu's expression instantly turned strange. "Chengfeng, could Bibi Dong be…?"

Zhu Hongxiu trailed off, her eyes filled with curiosity.

After all, Bibi Dong was the Pope of the Spirit Hall, burdened with countless responsibilities. For such a trivial matter, she could easily assign any Title Douluo to accompany him. Why would she personally accompany Dai Chengfeng to obtain his fourth soul ring?

"Mother, what are you thinking?"

Seeing his mother's strange expression, Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but laugh. "How could that be possible?"

Dai Chengfeng was certain that Bibi Dong harbored an almost pathological obsession with Yu Xiaogang. How could she possibly have any other intentions toward him?

Zhu Hongxiu nodded, realizing her suspicion was somewhat absurd.

But soon, a mischievous smile appeared on her face. "Though, just imagine—if the Pope of the Spirit Hall had to call me 'Mother,' that would be quite amusing, wouldn't it?"

"Mother!"

Dai Chengfeng sighed in exasperation, rubbing his forehead. "Can't you think of something more reasonable?"

"Then tell me, why is she personally accompanying you to hunt for a soul ring?" Zhu Hongxiu pressed.

"Maybe… Teacher values me more than others?" Dai Chengfeng himself wasn't entirely sure.

"Really?"

"Really!"

The mother and son discussed this matter for a while longer until the moonlight outside the window was obscured by clouds, deepening the night.

Finally, Zhu Hongxiu yawned. "Alright, I don't think it's that simple, but if you say it's not, then it's not…"

As she spoke, she stood up, smoothing her skirt. "Mother is tired. You still have a journey ahead of you tomorrow, so I won't disturb your rest."

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