"Think about it, what if we fight over the papacy in the future, or what if you're jealous of my good looks and want to mess with me..."

"You used your charm to freeze me in place. Even though you can't hurt me, you can call for backup!"

"If you take advantage of me being immobilized and surround me with a bunch of burly men, kicking me around and beating me up, or drawing turtles on my face... then where will my holy son's face be?"

"I'm so embarrassed!"

"..."

Hu Liena took a deep breath, really wanting to give him a seduction right now and then draw turtles all over his face!

How does this kid's brain work?!

"Alright, I'm too lazy to argue with you."

Hu Liena waved her hand and turned to leave. "I just finished absorbing the spirit ring, and my teacher told me to go back and stabilize my cultivation level. Go play by yourself."

"I just finished practicing, I'm going to eat now, bye-bye." Xuan Hao waved and turned to go to the kitchen of the Papal Palace.

Watching Xuan Hao's departing figure, Hu Liena's initially helpless expression gradually became somewhat complicated, and finally turned into a trace of admiration.

"This guy..."

Don't be fooled by Xuan Hao's carefree and playful demeanor; he seems to be joking around with everything.

But as her senior sister who grew up with him, Hu Liena knew better than anyone how terrifyingly persistent and determined this junior brother was in his cultivation.

That was an almost self-torturing level of hard work.

They never need anyone to urge them on, and they never complain about being tired or overworked.

While other trainees were resting, he was doing extra training; while other trainees were complaining about how tough the training was, he was voluntarily increasing his workload.

In terms of cultivation, he never procrastinated; he only increased the amount of practice and never slacked off!

It's not scary to have extraordinary talent; what's scary is when that extraordinary talent works a hundred times harder than you.

This is also the key reason why the teacher was so indulgent towards him and even promised him the position of the Holy Son at an early age.

Xuan Hao may seem carefree, but when it comes to serious matters, he is never confused and has never let anyone down.

Of course, this is on the premise that emotional issues are not involved.

Xuan Hao looks shrewd and calculating, but once he gets stubborn, no one can stop him!

……

Xuan Hao let out a satisfied burp, took a shiny roasted chicken leg from the kitchen, and then leisurely found Bibi Dong, who had just finished her cultivation.

"Teacher, have you finished your cultivation?"

Xuan Hao leaned closer, grinning as he offered the roasted chicken leg. "It's fresh out of the oven, still warm. Would you like to try some?"

Bibi Dong glanced at the chicken leg, then at Xuan Hao, whose mouth was greasy, shook her head in disgust, and pushed his hand away.

"Take it away, you reek of cooking oil. Just say what you want, don't try to curry favor here."

"Hehe, you understand me best, teacher."

Xuan Hao wasn't embarrassed. He casually stuffed the chicken leg into his mouth and mumbled:

"Um... Elder Ju is back too, and the spirit ring matter is settled. Shouldn't we head to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well?"

"You promised me before that you would go and see that treasure land, and help me plan how to turn it into a super factory for our Spirit Hall."

"So urgent?"

Bibi Dong frowned slightly, looking at him with some confusion. "That place is in Sunset Forest. It's not like it can grow legs and run away. What's your hurry?"

"And you've only been back for a few days? It's been half a year since we last met. Why don't you spend more time at the academy with Nana? Or at least get some rest?"

"I want to rest too, but..."

Xuan Hao sighed, casually tossed the remaining chicken bones aside, and they landed precisely in a distant trash can. He said with a melancholy expression:

"I'm in a hurry!"

"Didn't Elder Ju tell you? I picked up a little sister outside..."

"younger sister?"

Bibi Dong's eye twitched slightly as the image of the little girl Yue Guan had mentioned in his report—"silver hair, purple eyes, looks like a porcelain doll, and is practically a carbon copy of Xuan Hao"—came to mind.

"That little girl named Na'er?"

Bibi Dong's tone was a little strange, "I heard you take it everywhere you go, treasuring it like it's something precious?"

"That is!"

Xuan Hao slapped his thigh, looking proud, "That's my half-sister! Even closer than a biological sister!"

"I was in too much of a hurry to return to Wuhun City this time, and the journey was long. Also, I was coming back to face my punishment, so I was afraid something might go wrong on the way. Therefore, I didn't dare to bring her back and left her in Dugu Yan's care."

"But……"

“I’ll be gone for more than half a month. Without me by her side, who knows how much she’s crying. I have to go back quickly, or she’ll worry.”

Chapter 98 Flaws Don't Overshadow the Merits

……

"Worry?"

Upon hearing those two words, Bibi Dong felt a surge of inexplicable anger.

She gave a cold laugh, her gaze turning dangerous, and said in a sarcastic tone:

"Oh, our Holy Prince is such a busy man, what a good older brother."

"Back then, you ran away for half a year without even sending a message. Didn't you think about whether I would worry? Didn't you think about whether Nana would worry?"

"Now look what's happened! You've only been back a few days? You haven't even had a chance to sit down properly, and you're already in such a hurry to go back to find your dear sister?"

"What? Is Wuhun City too hot to stand in? Or is my teacher so annoying that you don't want to stay here a second longer?"

"Ouch!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Hao was not afraid at all. Instead, his eyes lit up as if he had discovered a new continent. He grinned and moved closer to Bibi Dong, his face almost touching her nose.

"Teacher, what you're saying... sounds so sarcastic."

He blinked his deep blue eyes, a mischievous grin spreading across his face:

"You're not...jealous, are you?"

"roll!"

Bibi Dong, her secret exposed, glared at him angrily and raised her hand to hit him, "Stop talking nonsense! Who's jealous of you? You don't even deserve it!"

"Yes, yes, I don't deserve it. I'm just a little cabbage that no one cares about or loves."

Xuan Hao deftly dodged the hand that wasn't using any force, then smoothly moved behind Bibi Dong and naturally began massaging her shoulders, coaxing her as he did so:

"Teacher, please rest assured, in my heart, your position is supreme, and no one can compare to you."

"Na'er is cute, but she's still just a child. Why are you arguing with a child?"

"My heart is devoted to you, as clear as heaven and earth, as bright as the sun and moon! Anyone who dares to say I am disloyal to my teacher, I will be the first to fight them!"

"Alright, alright, stop being so sarcastic."

Bibi Dong rolled her eyes at him, though she said it with disdain, the slight upturn of her lips betrayed her good mood.

She stretched lazily and leaned back on the soft couch.

"Since you're in such a hurry, let's set off tomorrow."

"Anyway, nothing major has happened in Wuhun City lately, and most of the necessary government affairs have been handled. It's a good time to go out and relax, and see what kind of magic your so-called good sister has that can bewitch you so much."

"Hehe! Teacher is brilliant!"

Xuan Hao was overjoyed, "Once we get to Tian Dou City, you'll definitely like Na'er!"

"Oh?"

Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a half-smile:

"Don't make promises you can't keep. What if I don't like it?"

"That can't be!"

Xuan Hao slapped his thigh and retorted confidently:

"Teacher, you like me so much, how could you not like Na'er?"

"Think about it, Na'er looks exactly like me, and—"

Xuan Hao held up one finger, his face full of pride:

"She has all the good qualities I have; and she has none of the bad qualities I have! She's practically a perfect, purified version of me!"

"How could you not like such a fairy-like girl?"

"Pfft..."

Bibi Dong was so angry at these extremely narcissistic remarks that she laughed.

She turned around and looked at Xuan Hao with great interest, as if she were seeing him for the first time:

What are your strengths?

"Come, come, our Holy Son, don't be modest. Tell your teacher, what do you think are your strengths?"

"This……"

Xuan Hao cleared his throat, straightened his collar, and then began counting on his fingers, reciting them as if they were his most treasured possessions, speaking at an extremely fast pace without pausing for breath:

"That's too much! Listen carefully, teacher—"

"I am a kind, sincere, honest, reliable, responsible, optimistic, humble, intelligent, talented, quick learner, have strong execution skills, am creative, diligent in my practice, possess strong leadership qualities, can withstand pressure, and am ambitious..."

"Moreover, I also have an outstanding temperament, a presentable appearance, approachability, a sweet smile, a pleasant voice, understanding, a sense of humor, patience, a calm and composed demeanor, meticulousness, thoughtfulness, assertiveness, helpfulness, and loyalty..."

"Stop! Stop! Stop!!"

Listening to Xuan Hao's string of self-praises without taking a breath, Bibi Dong's lips twitched wildly, and she couldn't help but interrupt him.

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