Douluo Continent: I teach and nurture students at Tianshui Academy!

"Be careful of the Demon Soul Sect. I have received information that the Demon Soul Sect has sent one of its eight Venerables, Venerable Ice Meteor, to deal with you. Be careful."

Bibi Dong nestled in Gu Shenge's arms, reluctant to part with him, feeling the warmth of his embrace. She reminded him to be careful of the Demon Soul Sect, a hint of worry in her eyes.

At the same time, the system also issued a task prompt.

[Ding~ A new mission has been triggered. Please check it, host.]

Ignoring the system notification for the time being, Gu Shenge gently stroked the beautiful Pope's hair, telling her not to worry. Unless the Demon Soul Sect leader made a move, he didn't take a mere Icefall Venerable seriously.

"Remember to visit me in Wuhun City often."

Although she knew that Gu Shenge's journey to and from Wuhun City would be arduous, Bibi Dong still couldn't help but urge him to visit her more often. Gu Shenge smiled and nodded in agreement, softly making a promise to her.

"The wind keeps its promise, the flowers never fail, and we will never disappoint each year."

The beautiful pope felt even sweeter upon hearing this, and just then, the sound of a servant reporting from outside the hall rang out.

"Your Holiness, Elder Haoyang, and the Dean of Tianshui Academy have arrived."

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong released Gu Shenge, straightened her posture, and transformed back into the majestic and proud Pope of the Spirit Hall. She raised her head slightly, appearing unapproachable, and her cold and beautiful appearance was even more irresistible.

Before long, Leng Qishuang entered the main hall led by her attendants. The beautiful dean was dressed in an elegant and serene plain-colored cheongsam, which hugged her full and voluptuous figure. Her jet-black hair was braided into a single ponytail on the right side, a hairstyle that was both daring and graceful, revealing her dignified and gentle temperament as a virtuous wife and loving mother.

"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope and Elder Haoyang."

Leng Qishuang bowed respectfully, while Bibi Dong scrutinized the beautiful dean with a critical eye. She was indeed quite attractive, her lips parted slightly, and her voice was indifferent.

"Dean Leng, there's no need for such formalities. Elder Haoyang, I have some matters I'd like to discuss with Dean Leng in detail. Would you mind stepping aside for a moment?"

It's best not to interfere in a conversation between two women.

Unexpectedly, just as Gu Shenge left, a terrifying soul power suddenly erupted from Bibi Dong's body. Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red soul rings rose and floated up from her feet. The Death Spider Emperor Martial Soul appeared behind her, ferocious and terrifying. Its horrifying mandibles emitted a piercing roar, and its terrifying pressure directly crushed Leng Qishuang!

Caught off guard, the pressure, as heavy as a mountain, forced the beautiful dean to her knees. The pressure was so great that she was almost suffocating. At the same time, an even more terrifying killing intent surged up and enveloped her. Leng Qishuang felt as if every inch of her skin was being pricked by needles, as if she would be torn apart by the Death Spider King at any moment!

The beautiful dean's delicate face was filled with terror, fear, apprehension, and dread. A mix of emotions surged through her, and beads of cold sweat dripped from her forehead. She didn't dare lift her head, trembling as she prostrated herself at Bibi Dong's feet.

Bibi Dong looked down at Leng Qishuang from her high vantage point, her beautiful eyes gleaming with a scarlet light, her voice even colder than before, carrying a warning tone.

“Dean Leng, as the dean of a Soul Master Academy, I think you understand what you can and cannot do. Today is just a warning. If I find out that you have any improper thoughts, I don’t mind that the continent loses one dean of Tianshui Academy.”

The beautiful dean understood what Bibi Dong meant, but faced with the threat of death, she naturally dared not say a word of "no." She nodded repeatedly like a woodpecker, indicating that she understood.

"Ah."

Seeing her reaction, Bibi Dong was finally satisfied. She suppressed the murderous aura and pressure she had released, and walked out of the reception hall with her long, beautiful legs, ignoring the beautiful dean.

In the eyes of the aloof Pope, the mere dean of Tianshui Academy posed little threat to her.

After Bibi Dong left, Leng Qishuang felt a lightness on her back, and the suffocating feeling disappeared. She gasped for fresh air as if she were a drowning person who had been rescued. Her whole body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground, her eyes filled with fear. She was covered in sweat, her hair was wet, and her cheongsam was soaked through, as if she had just been pulled out of the water.

…………

Outside the hall, Gu Shenge checked the new tasks issued by the system.

[Mission Name: [Assassination from the Demon Soul Cult]]

[Mission Details: Because the host killed five elders of the Demon Soul Cult and nearly killed the Demon Soul Saintess, the Demon Soul Cult's higher-ups are enraged. They have designated the host as a kill target, and the Demon Soul Cult's Ice Meteor Venerable has launched an assassination attempt on the host. The host is requested to defuse this attack by any means necessary.]

[Quest Reward: Hundred Beasts Painting]

"A painting of a hundred beasts? What is that?"

Gu Shenge murmured, then closed the system interface, turned to look at the main hall, sensed the pressure and killing intent released by Bibi Dong, guessed that she was warning Leng Qishuang. What a petty woman, but he liked her.

A moment later, the stunningly beautiful Pope emerged from the main hall. He quickly went to greet her, but Bibi Dong snorted coldly and warned Gu Shenge as well.

"Hmph! Let me tell you, you surnamed Gu, don't you dare have any more affairs outside, or I'll hunt you down to the ends of the earth and never let you go."

"Dong'er, I already have you, why would I go and provoke other women?"

Gu Shenge was not angry because of Bibi Dong's warning. On the contrary, it was precisely because she cared about him that she warned him, fearing that she would lose him.

Hearing his words of comfort, Bibi Dong was finally satisfied. However, Gu Shenge was too outstanding. Even if he didn't actively provoke other women, they would probably flock to him like bees and butterflies.

No, we still need to arrange for someone to stay by his side and deal with those unwanted suitors.

(Ahem, feel free to voice any opinions. After the protagonist helps Leng Qishuang obtain her eighth spirit ring, he will complete the Taiyin Martial Soul's spirit rings in the far north ice plains. The Snow Empress and Ice Empress will also take him along. Then, he will begin teaching and "nurturing" at Tianshui Academy.)

Chapter 31: Qian Daoliu's Threat, Bibi Dong's Aggrieved Feelings

On the city wall, where the Spirit Hall flag fluttered, Bibi Dong stood atop the wall, gazing at the carriage that was gradually disappearing into the distance. Dressed in a red dress, she was as beautiful as a rose, flamboyant and charming. A gentle breeze blew her skirt, her clothes fluttering as if she were about to rise into the sky and catch up with the departing carriage.

As the carriage drove away, the beautiful Pope's eyes were filled with reluctance, and the scenes of the past twenty days spent with Gu Shenge kept flashing through his mind.

His smile, his voice, his thoughtfulness, his embrace, his scent—all of these were unforgettable to Bibi Dong, deeply etched in her memory, and something she cherished.

She already misses him even though they've only just separated.

"Shengge..."

Bibi Dong whispered Gu Shenge's name, her longing lingering on those two words, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of anticipation. She was already looking forward to Gu Shenge's next visit.

"Your Holiness the Pope, the Grand High Priest requests your presence."

A female angel from the Angel Legion appeared beside the beautiful Pope, who was filled with hope, and spoke respectfully, interrupting Bibi Dong's reverie and displeasing her.

He glanced coldly at the female angel, a flash of crimson in his eyes, and undisguised killing intent surged forth, enveloping the female angel as if he would execute her at any moment. The female angel was so frightened that she staggered back several steps, almost falling to the ground, filled with utter terror.

"Humph!"

Bibi Dong snorted coldly, and like a proud red phoenix, she turned and left, heading towards the Hall of Worship.

Worship Hall.

The angel statue was solemn and dignified, sacred and noble. Beneath the statue, Qian Daoliu was devoutly and sincerely repenting. He had dedicated his life to the angel god. If he had not been the Grand Priest, he might have lived a more comfortable, carefree and unrestrained life.

The crisp, melodious sound of high heels approached from afar, interrupting Qian Daoliu's repentance. The old man looked up and turned to look at the red-dressed figure at the door. He knew that Bibi Dong could not enter the Hall of Worship because she hated the Angel God and the Angel lineage. Her figure flickered and appeared at the door.

"Great Master, what brings you here?"

Bibi Dong's voice was extremely cold, and her attitude was far from respectful, but Qian Daoliu didn't pay much attention to it. After a moment of silence, he spoke up to advise her.

“Your Holiness, I hope you will be mindful of your status and not get too close to Elder Haoyang. It is not appropriate for you two to associate with each other.”

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong's face instantly darkened, becoming so gloomy it was almost dripping with water. She hadn't expected Qian Daoliu to advise her to break up with Gu Shenge. That old man!

A cold glint flashed in the Pope's beautiful eyes as she coldly stared at Qian Daoliu and questioned him in a chilling voice.

"What right do you have to advise me? What, you want me to give way to that bastard? Dream on!"

She had overheard Qian Daoliu advising Gu Shenge to break up with her in the offering hall. The old man couldn't persuade Gu Shenge, so he came to persuade her instead. He just wanted her to give up her place for that bastard child so that he could match that bastard child with Shenge. It disgusted her!

That beast Qian Xunji ruined her back then, and now this old guy wants to tear apart her hard-won love.

How could Bibi Dong tolerate this? Her anger exploded, her beautiful eyes blazed with crimson light, and her surging killing intent swept over Qian Daoliu without reservation!

The Death Spider King appeared behind her, ferocious and savage. Its terrifying mandibles opened, emitting a sharp, piercing, and furious howl like a raging storm. Its pincers swung, baring its fangs and claws, as if it would tear him apart and devour him completely at any moment!

Seeing the enraged Spider Queen, and facing her murderous threat, Qian Daoliu remained calm and composed. He did not deny it, but nodded in acknowledgment that he wanted to bring Qian Renxue and Gu Shenge together.

Although it was very unethical to do this, Qian Daoliu didn't care how much infamy he had to bear, for the sake of the angel lineage's greater prosperity and the inheritance of the Angel God.

If Qian Renxue and Gu Shengge were to marry, their offspring would undoubtedly be even more outstanding, and their chances of unlocking the Nine Trials of Angels would be even greater.

"Don't forget, you are Xiaoxue's mother. Do you still want to steal your daughter's man?"

For the sake of the Angel lineage, Qian Daoliu didn't mind playing the villain, immediately resorting to classic moral blackmail: "As a mother, how dare you try to steal your daughter's man? That's against morality and ethics."

However, Bibi Dong laughed in anger, her smiling face looking extremely ferocious, like a demon from hell, beautiful yet terrifying, her laughter filled with sarcasm and resentment.

"Mother? Daughter? Hahaha... How utterly ridiculous. I should have just strangled that bastard child back then."

The female spider pope regretted it more and more. She shouldn't have been soft-hearted back then. She should have strangled that bastard child as soon as it was born, and then none of this would have happened.

Seeing that Bibi Dong was stubborn and unrepentant, Qian Daoliu's eyes turned cold, his attitude became tough, and his tone changed, becoming full of threats.

“Bibi Dong, I don’t want things to get too ugly. If Xiao Gu finds out about you, do you think he will still accept you?”

"You old fool, you're threatening me!"

Faced with Qian Daoliu's threat, Bibi Dong was furious. Her soul power exploded, freezing the air. Behind her, the Death Spider King roared incessantly, wishing it could tear Qian Daoliu to pieces immediately. However, he remained unmoved, calmly watching the angry woman in front of him, as steady as an old dog.

Shameless old man!

Bibi Dong gritted her teeth in anger, almost grinding them to powder, but a hint of nervousness flickered in her eyes. She dared not gamble; she was truly afraid—afraid that Qian Daoliu would tell Gu Shenge about it.

She couldn't afford to gamble either. Although Gu Shenge said she didn't care, it was just a test. If she really knew, no one knew what the situation would be like.

"Humph!"

Bibi Dong snorted coldly, suppressing her killing intent and pressure, but the killing intent in her heart grew stronger and stronger. Damn old thing, just wait, once I complete the Rakshasa God test, the first one I'll kill is you!

Without saying another word to Qian Daoliu, the Spider Queen turned and left, afraid that if she stayed any longer, she would lose her temper and start a fight with the old man.

Watching Bibi Dong leave, Qian Daoliu's eyes changed, revealing unconcealed guilt and shame. He sighed softly, turned and walked into the offering hall, his originally straight back bending slightly.

Right or wrong, he didn't care. All he wanted was for the angelic lineage to continue forever, for the legacy of the angelic god to return to the world, even if it meant sacrificing his life.

This is his mission as a high priest of the angels.

On the other side—the Pope's bedroom.

The sounds of various porcelain pieces shattering echoed continuously within the palace, accompanied by sharp and piercing curses!

"You bastard, you dare to steal my man? I should have strangled you back then!"

"Aaaaaah! You old bastard, one day I will slaughter your entire angelic lineage!"

"No one can take him away from me! No one! He belongs only to me!"

"Shengge, I miss you. They all bully me when you're not around..."

Inside the palace, porcelain vases were scattered everywhere, even the screens had been overturned, and the flowers used for decoration were strewn all over the place, with broken branches and petals everywhere.

On the bed, having vented her anger, Bibi Dong hugged her long, beautiful legs, curled up at the head of the bed, and buried her head between her legs. The sound of sobbing could be faintly heard. At this moment, the Pope, who was high and mighty in the eyes of the world, was enveloped by grievance, anger, and loneliness. She was so helpless and so pitiful.

The acacia flower bracelet on her fair wrist emitted a gentle warmth, as if comforting her and telling her not to be sad.

Outside the palace, a passing maid heard the angry shouts coming from inside and hurried away, but a strange light gleamed in her eyes.

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