Head-to-Head

Chapter 28 Head-to-Head

After a pause, Qian Daoliu asked, "What level are you now?"

Level 37.

Qian Daoliu nodded in satisfaction, "A level 37 Soul Master at thirteen years old, you are indeed a talented child."

child.

For some reason, Ye Jingqiu had a strange feeling when she heard this title, but before she could think about it, she heard Qian Daoliu continue.

"Would you be willing to stay in the Hall of Worship for two years? I want to see just how far your talent can go."

Ye Jingqiu hesitated for a moment. She was able to enter the Black Iron Class at such a young age. In addition to the teaching of the teachers in the academy, she should be more grateful to Bibi Dong. Under Bibi Dong's guidance, she learned many things that were not available in the academy.

Perhaps sensing Ye Jingqiu's hesitation, Qian Daoliu said, "I will send someone to speak to the Pope, and I will personally tutor you for the next two years."

Undoubtedly, Qian Daoliu's personal instruction was extremely tempting for Ye Jingqiu. Even if a level 99 peerless Douluo taught her for two years, she would have made a fortune in just two days.

Without the slightest hesitation, Ye Jingqiu nodded vigorously, "Thank you, Grand Elder."

Even after getting the answer he wanted, Qian Daoliu didn't seem particularly happy. On the contrary, he looked indifferent. "You should rest well. The special training will officially begin in a month."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Qian Daoliu then turned and left, his posture upright like a pine tree. Ye Jingqiu only came back to his senses after he disappeared.

……

Inside the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong paced back and forth anxiously.

Yue Guan stood below, head bowed, watching Bibi Dong's every move. Although Ye Jingqiu was a saintess, thinking like this was somewhat rebellious.

However, Ye Jingqiu was someone he had watched grow up, and over the years, Yue Guan had long regarded her as his own child.

For so many years, he has been secretly protecting Ye Jingqiu and Lu Si'en as they returned to the academy from the Papal Palace.

Since the beginning of this year, seeing that the two of them had already become Soul Masters, I stopped following them. But I never expected that they would disappear as soon as I relaxed.

There were indeed signs of fighting along the way, and it was clear that there were three groups of people, one of whom had at least the Soul Douluo level of Soul Power.

If this person causes trouble for the two of them, then Ye Jingqiu and Lu Si'en will definitely be in grave danger.

The two did not return to the academy on Sunday night, and news spread throughout the academy that seven days had passed and there was still no news of them. How could people not be anxious?

At this moment, Yue Guan was filled with deep regret.

"Your Holiness, I'll go out and look again," Yue Guan said.

Just then, a ghost suddenly appeared in the hall, saying, "Your Holiness, the Holy Maiden is safe and sound."

Bibi Dong turned and stared intently at the ghost. She now had dark circles under her eyes and looked considerably more haggard.

"Lu Sien has returned to the academy. They were indeed ambushed on the way, but were rescued by the Spirit Hall. Based on Lu Sien's description of the person, it can be confirmed that the one who rescued the Holy Maiden was the Grand Elder."

"The Grand Master?" Bibi Dong looked at the ghost in disbelief.

"Indeed, because I was worried about the veracity of the matter, I went to the Hall of Worship to inquire. The High Priest did indeed bring back a woman seven days ago, and that person should be the Holy Maiden."

Bibi Dong finally breathed a sigh of relief and muttered to herself, "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright."

If Ye Jingqiu had really gotten into trouble, she didn't know how she would face Bibiqiu a hundred years from now. Fortunately, she was alright.

"Go to the Hall of Offerings!" Bibi Dong said, then strode out without stopping.

……

Inside the Hall of Offerings, Bibi Dong sat before Qian Daoliu, her expression somewhat unpleasant. "High Priest, she is a saintess of the Papal Palace. Why are you unwilling to release her?"

Gui Mei and Yue Guan, standing behind Bibi Dong, were also eager to make their move. Even though they knew that the person in front of them was an unparalleled Douluo beyond their reach, if this person was going to harm Ye Jingqiu, they would still take the risk.

Qian Daoliu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "What? Isn't the Holy Maiden of the Papal Palace a member of the Spirit Hall?"

Bibi Dong's face stiffened, and then she said, "Of course, but the High Priestess is a saintess and the next Pope. She absolutely cannot have any accidents happen to her."

Qian Daoliu put down his teacup, his gaze lingering on Bibi Dong for a moment before he said, "I will ensure her safety; the Pope can rest assured."

Bibi Dong took a deep breath, but she was still worried. "Young Master has been causing trouble for Qiuqiu behind her back all these years. I believe you, Grand Elder, are aware of this. If she finds out about this, will you really protect Qiuqiu?"

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Qian Daoliu leaned back in his chair, his expression condescending. "You paid a far greater price than she did to ascend to the papacy. If you can't even handle this little difficulty, why do you think I would let her become pope?"

Bibi Dong's face instantly turned ashen. "High Priest, although she is a saintess, she is still a child."

Qian Daoliu looked up at her, his expression complex. "Xue'er went to the Heaven Dou Empire at such a young age. The palace intrigues there are no less intense than those in the Spirit Hall. Does that mean she's not a child anymore?"

Almost instinctively, Bibi Dong shouted, "That's different!"

Qian Daoliu snorted coldly, "I think you've gone mad from being so biased. I told you long ago that what happened back then was her father's fault, it had nothing to do with Xue'er. How can you not understand that?"

Bibi Dong turned her head away from Qian Daoliu, saying, "If the Grand Elder insists on keeping Qiuqiu here, I can't say anything."

She paused for a moment and then said, "But I would like to ask the High Priest to remember what he said today. If anyone tries to harm Qiuqiu, I would like to ask the High Priest to handle the matter impartially. To harm the next Pope of the Spirit Hall is no small offense."

Bibi Dong emphasized the words "next pope" with extra force, as she wanted to remind Qian Daoliu not to protect his own.

Qian Daoliu looked at Bibi Dong and suddenly laughed, "Stubborn and unyielding."

His expression turned cold instantly after he finished speaking. "I can agree to your request. I need her for two years. Ye Jingqiu has great talent. She shouldn't still be a Soul Venerable."

Bibi Dong understood Qian Daoliu's meaning, but still hesitated for a while before nodding. "Okay, but I want her to return to the Papal Palace every three months. In addition, I will send Elder Ju and Elder Gui here every month to ensure her safety."

Qian Daoliu narrowed his eyes slightly, "Fine, I agree. You do care about her. If you cared even a tenth as much as you cared about Xue'er, the two of you probably wouldn't be in this state now."

Bibi Dong stiffened slightly, but did not reply. "Please remember what you said today, Grand Elder, and protect Qiuqiu's safety."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly.

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