Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

To some extent, she even has a kind of paranoia about her own kind.

Destroying a genius with twin martial souls, even if that genius was of the Qian family bloodline, still caused her to feel a strange resistance.

Moreover, this might be an opportunity?

An excellent opportunity to manipulate Qian Renxue and even influence Qian Daoliu.

A cold, calculating glint flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes. Helping that child did not mean accepting them.

On the contrary, controlling that child's cultivation path is tantamount to holding Qian Renxue by the throat.

In the future, whether it's coercion or control, it will be much more efficient.

After a long while, Bibi Dong slowly turned around, her face regaining its unfathomable calm, but her eyes were even more profound than before.

“I can help you.”

These four short words made Qian Renxue's heart skip a beat, and her eyes instantly lit up with surprise!

However, Bibi Dong's next words immediately poured cold water on her enthusiasm.

“But,” Bibi Dong’s voice was cold and ruthless, “I have conditions.”

"First, everything about this child must be kept absolutely secret. Before she has enough strength to protect herself, the outside world must not know about her existence and talents, especially her second martial soul."

This is to protect geniuses with twin martial souls and also to better control them.

"Secondly, her cultivation must proceed entirely according to my plan. I will give you the key points and precautions for the early stages of cultivation, but after level 70, every time a soul ring is added, I must personally supervise and decide on it. You are not allowed to act on your own."

This shows that Bibi Dong wants to firmly grasp control in her own hands.

“Third,” Bibi Dong’s gaze was fixed on Qian Renxue, “I want you to promise that under no circumstances will you allow this child to be my enemy.”

This last condition is particularly meaningful. She not only wants to control the child's cultivation, but also to eliminate any potential threats the child might pose to her in the future.

Upon hearing these conditions, Qian Renxue's joy quickly turned to assailing feelings.

She knew that this meant that her daughter's future was largely in Bibi Dong's hands, making her subject to his control.

But did she have a choice?

No.

Compared to the risk of her daughter exploding and dying, she had no choice but to accept these conditions.

Qian Renxue closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and when she opened them again, all that remained in her eyes was a cold, resolute expression.

“Okay,” she heard her own voice say. “I agree. All conditions.”

She had no other choice but to do so for Snow White.

Bibi Dong looked at Qian Renxue's expression, which seemed to be signing a humiliating treaty, and a cold, victorious smile curled at the corner of her lips.

“Very good.” She said calmly, “Later, I will have someone send the key points of the initial cultivation to the Hall of Offerings. Remember your promise, Qian Renxue.”

She waved her hand, indicating that Qian Renxue could leave.

Qian Renxue gave Bibi Dong a deep look, her gaze complex and unreadable, containing gratitude, humiliation, vigilance, and a profound determination.

Then, she turned around and walked out of the Papal Palace without looking back.

Watching Qian Renxue's departing figure, the coldness on Bibi Dong's face gradually faded, replaced by an extremely complex and incomprehensible expression.

She slowly sat back on her throne, her fingers tapping unconsciously on the armrests.

"Daughter, twin martial souls, six-winged angel." She murmured to herself, her purple eyes flashing with an obscure light.

In the silent Papal Palace, after a long while, a sigh of ambiguity rang out.

……

Nottingham City, Nottingham Academy.

In an office filled with books and files.

After returning to his office, Yu Xiaogang did not rest, but immediately sat down at his desk and wrote furiously, his face showing an almost fanatical excitement.

He is planning the future soul ring pairings for the two newly discovered treasures. Although Tang San and Cinderella have not yet become his disciples, Yu Xiaogang believes it is only a matter of time.

“Blue Silver Grass, first soul ring… Ghost Vine? Excellent coiling ability, but lacks growth and toughness…” Yu Xiaogang muttered to himself, his brows furrowed, occasionally getting up to search through the thick soul beast atlases and soul ring theory books on the floor-to-ceiling bookshelf behind him.

"Crystal Shoes, a mental or special agility-based mutated martial soul, uncertain... The first soul ring needs to focus on charm, mental interference, or speed enhancement... Illusionary Fox? Light and Shadow Leopard?" He fell into another kind of happy trouble.

At this moment, Yu Xiaogang was completely immersed in his theoretical world, as if he could already see his two disciples, under his brilliant guidance, obtaining the best soul rings, soaring to great heights, and ultimately making his name, Yu Xiaogang, resound throughout the continent.

Just then, the lights in the office seemed to dim inexplicably.

A heavy, oppressive feeling silently spread through the office, and the oil lamp on the desk flickered violently, as if it might go out at any moment.

Chapter 55 Tang Hao's Threat

Yu Xiaogang suddenly shivered, instantly snapping out of his feverish state, and abruptly raised his head.

At some point, someone appeared at his desk!

A man of unusually tall and robust build, his entire body covered in thick, dark clothing, his hat pulled low so that his face was obscured.

But just by standing there, he was like an ancient mountain, exuding a suffocating stench of blood and a terrifying pressure.

The air in the office seemed to have become thick and cold.

Yu Xiaogang's heart pounded wildly, cold sweat instantly soaking his back. He opened his mouth, but found he couldn't make a sound. A wave of immense fear washed over him.

The man in black slowly raised his head, and beneath the brim of his hat, a pair of murky yet sharp eyes, like those of a hawk, coldly locked onto him.

The icy killing intent in those eyes made Yu Xiaogang feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his blood almost freezing.

Then, Yu Xiaogang witnessed an even more terrifying scene.

The man in black didn't speak, but slowly raised his right hand. In an instant, an enormous, jet-black hammer, seemingly capable of absorbing all light, flashed past behind him.

Although it was only a fleeting moment, the strange patterns engraved on the hammer and the domineering power it contained made Yu Xiaogang instantly recognize its origin!

Then, nine spirit rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, and red—rose up one after another at the man's feet.

"Hao...Haotian...Douluo..."

Yu Xiaogang's teeth chattered, and he almost uttered the name that had shaken the mainland.

His legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground. He never dreamed that the legendary Haotian Douluo, the fierce man who smashed the Pope, would appear in front of him in this way.

Tang Hao looked at the theoretical master in front of him, who was so frightened that he almost lost control of his bladder, and a hint of contempt flashed in his eyes.

He spoke in a hoarse voice, with an undeniable command: "I heard you want to take my child as your apprentice?"

Yu Xiaogang's mind went blank, and he instinctively wanted to deny it, saying that he did not know his child.

But under that terrifying pressure and those eyes that seemed to see through one's soul, his brain quickly sorted out his thoughts: Tang San and Cinderella were Tang Hao's children.

"Hmph." Tang Hao snorted coldly, "You have good taste. Tang San has twin martial souls. The other one is the Clear Sky Hammer."

These words struck Yu Xiaogang like a thunderbolt.

Although he had made a guess, receiving confirmation from Haotian Douluo still shocked him beyond measure!

Tang Hao continued, his tone even colder: "You, although you are a good-for-nothing, do have some useless things in your belly, especially about twin martial souls and martial soul mutations."

Being called trash to his face made Yu Xiaogang's face burn, but he didn't dare to refute it at all. Instead, he felt a strange sense of honor because the other party had affirmed the value of his theory.

“Listen,” Tang Hao continued, “My children are in your care. I hope you will impart all your knowledge to them and help them become stronger! But—”

His tone shifted abruptly, his killing intent gleaming. "You'll suffer any harm I cause. I'll make you regret ever being born. Under the hammer of Heaven, no corpse is ever left intact!"

A terrifying killing intent overwhelmed Yu Xiaogang like a tidal wave; he felt as if he would be crushed in the next moment.

Yu Xiaogang immediately pledged his loyalty, saying, "I wouldn't dare, I absolutely wouldn't dare! Your Majesty, rest assured! I will do everything in my power to raise these two children to be successful! If I have any disloyal intentions, may I be struck by lightning!"

However, amidst this extreme fear, as Yu Xiaogang looked at the man before him, who resembled a demon god, and at the crimson 100,000-year soul ring at his feet, a twisted yet fanatical worship welled up within him.

Yu Xiaogang was always insecure about his talent and hated the Spirit Hall, especially Pope Qian Xunji, who separated him from Bibi Dong!

The man before me did what I had always dreamed of but could never do: he killed Qian Xunji.

He was an enemy of the Spirit Hall, and a hero who stood up for Yu Xiaogang.

The fear in Yu Xiaogang's heart was quickly replaced by worship. Yu Xiaogang's eyes were filled with awe and a kind of almost fanatical following when he looked at Tang Hao.

"Your Majesty, you killed Qian Xunji, that bitch, and you were lucky enough to kill him. Please rest assured, I will do my best!"

Tang Hao was taken aback by Yu Xiaogang's sudden outburst of enthusiasm. He had intended to threaten him, but he hadn't expected the other party to react this way.

But he was too lazy to investigate further; as long as his goal was achieved, that was enough. He glanced coldly at Yu Xiaogang, his figure slowly merging into the shadows like a ghost and disappearing without a trace. The terrifying pressure also dissipated as if it had never existed.

Yu Xiaogang was left alone, slumped in a chair, panting heavily, his back completely soaked.

But soon, Yu Xiaogang's fear faded, leaving only excitement and exhilaration.

He not only saved his life, but also gained the recognition and entrustment of Haotian Douluo. This was an incredible opportunity!

He seemed to already see himself teaching the son of Haotian Douluo, ultimately avenging himself against the Spirit Hall and proving his glorious future!

……

It was late at night, in Dormitory 3 of Nottingham College.

The other three girls were already asleep, but Cinderella, lying on the soft bed, didn't fall asleep immediately.

She reviewed everything that had happened that day. She had gotten involved with Yu Xiaogang during the day, and the next step was to obtain the soul ring.

Just then, the window opened silently.

A dark shadow, like a giant owl, silently descended into the room, bringing with it a chilly night breeze.

Cinderella was startled, but then she sensed a familiar yet oppressive aura.

Before she could utter a sound, a large hand gently covered her mouth, and she was lifted up like a kitten. The next second, she was taken out of the dormitory and landed on the cold roof tiles of the dormitory building.

Under the moonlight, Tang Hao's weathered, stubble-covered face was clearly visible.

"Dad?" Cinderella whispered, patting her chest as if she had been startled.

"Why did you come? You scared me to death."

Tang Hao looked at Cinderella with a complicated expression.

He knew that in the relationship between the two children, although Tang San seemed to be protecting Cinderella in every way, in reality, the one who truly took the lead was always this seemingly weak daughter, Cindy.

Some things are hard to understand with my son, who is deep-thinking and doesn't seem like a child, but it's much easier to communicate with my sweet-talking and charming daughter.

"I met that teacher today, Yu Xiaogang," Tang Hao said succinctly in a low voice.

Cinderella's heart skipped a beat, but her face showed surprise: "Oh? Dad, you went to see the master?"

Chapter 56 Tang Hao and Cinderella

"Mm." Tang Hao nodded.

“I warned him. His theories are still somewhat useful. From now on, you and your mistress can trust him and learn something from him. He won’t, and wouldn’t, harm you.”

As expected, Cinderella understood. Tang Hao's intervention to reprimand Yu Xiaogang cleared the way for her next plan and might even make Yu Xiaogang more proactive.

"Really? That's great!" Cinderella's face immediately lit up with a smile.

"The master knows so much, now he'll definitely teach us even more diligently!"

Seeing Cinderella's happy expression, Tang Hao's stiff facial lines softened slightly.

He was silent for a moment before speaking again, his tone somewhat awkward: "There's one more thing. After Xiao San obtains his first soul ring, tell him that I will teach him our family's Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique."

When Tang Hao said this, his eyes flickered and he didn't look at Cinderella.

He himself couldn't explain why, even though Tang San was clearly his biological son and the inheritor of the Clear Sky Hammer, there was always an invisible barrier between him and Tang San.

The child was too mature, too calm, and sometimes his eyes lacked any childlike innocence, instead seeming to hold another soul, making his father unsure how to get close to him.

On the contrary, his adopted daughter Cindy was good at being affectionate and coaxing people. Although she was also cunning, at least she made him feel a touch of the vitality of a child.

Therefore, he preferred to convey this message through Cinderella.

Cinderella was incredibly clever and immediately understood Tang Hao's awkward thoughts.

She inwardly grimaced, but outwardly maintained a smile and nodded vigorously.

"Yes, Dad, don't worry. I will definitely tell Xiao San. Xiao San will be very, very happy to know that Dad will personally teach him."