allendalepharm Chapter 3 Becoming Bibi Dong's Apprentice
Chapter 3 Becoming Bibi Dong's Apprentice
Wuhun City, the Pope's Palace.
The current Pope Bibidon, dressed in a magnificent and noble purple-gold gown and wearing a nine-curved purple-gold crown, was listening somewhat absentmindedly to the report from the bishops under her command.
She sat high on her throne, her jade hand supporting her chin, her eyes languid.
The hall was resplendent with gold and a towering dome, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere, but the long and tedious report made her feel a little irritated.
Just then, a slight commotion came from outside the hall, and a paladin quickly entered and knelt on one knee.
"Your Holiness the Pope, His Holiness Chrysanthemum Douluo, and His Holiness Ghost Douluo request an audience."
Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow slightly. Yue Guan and Gui Mei? Weren't they on a mission? How come they're back so soon?
"Let them in." She waved her hand, signaling the bishop who was giving a report to step back.
Soon, two figures entered the main hall.
Yue Guan remained as alluring as ever, while Gui Mei followed silently behind him like a walking shadow.
To Bibi Dong's surprise, a child who looked to be five or six years old was following behind the two of them.
"Moon Gate, Ghostly Spirit, pay your respects to His Holiness the Pope." The two bowed.
"No need for formalities." Bibi Dong's gaze fell on Lin Yu, her deep purple eyes revealing no emotion. "What's going on? Where is your mission target?"
Yue Guan stepped forward, his usual frivolous expression vanishing, replaced by a solemn one: "Your Majesty, an unexpected incident occurred during the mission. We have discovered this child."
He gave a detailed report on the whole story, including the strange movements of the ghostly martial spirit, as well as Lin Yu's incredible martial spirit and the test results.
When she heard the words "top-tier martial soul" and "innate full soul power," Bibi Dong's lazy demeanor finally disappeared. She sat up straight, her gaze like lightning, fixed on Lin Yu.
The air in the entire Papal Palace seemed to freeze, and an invisible pressure emanated from her, the majesty of a Title Douluo, and even more so, the Pope.
Faced with this pressure, Lin Yu felt like a small boat in a storm, which could capsize at any moment.
He managed to stay upright and didn't kneel down, though his face was a little pale.
Is this Bibi Dong? The final boss of Douluo Continent, that love-obsessed woman who goes crazy from time to time.
Sure enough, her aura is undeniable.
"Raise your head." Bibi Dong's voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.
Lin Yu took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, and met those majestic and beautiful purple eyes.
"Your name is Lin Yu?"
"Yes."
"Release your martial spirit and let me see it." Bibi Dong's tone left no room for argument.
Lin Yu nodded, closed his eyes, and concentrated.
The next moment, an even denser and purer gray death aura than in the Star Dou Great Forest burst forth from his small body!
In an instant, the temperature in the entire magnificent papal palace plummeted. The burning candles flickered violently, their light swallowed by the deathly aura, turning dim, and a visible layer of frost quickly condensed on the beams, pillars, and floor of the palace.
Yue Guan and Gui Mei instinctively took a half step back, using their soul power to resist the biting cold.
Bibi Dong, seated high on her throne, had her pupils contract instantly.
She did not try to resist the chill. Because the instant that deathly aura appeared, the two martial souls dormant within her—the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor—simultaneously began to tremble violently!
Under Bibi Dong's shocked gaze, endless death energy gathered and solidified behind Lin Yu, and the huge, ancient, mottled stone gate phantom descended once more.
What's going on?
Bibi Dong stared at the massive stone gate that had appeared behind Lin Yu, her heart filled with turmoil: "My martial spirit is actually afraid?"
As she tried to suppress this feeling, she suddenly discovered that the martial spirit within her body was sending her a longing emotion, as if urging her to hurry up and go behind that door.
Fear and longing intertwined, almost causing Bibi Dong to lose control of her expression. Fortunately, she had developed excellent self-control over the years, allowing her to restrain herself in time; otherwise, it would have been quite embarrassing.
Who would have thought that the Pope of the Spirit Hall would almost be embarrassed because of a child's spirit?
After calming down, Bibi Dong's thoughts raced through a thousand ideas in a flash.
Her martial souls, Death Spider Emperor and Soul Devouring Spider Emperor, are the top evil and death-type martial souls on the continent. There is only one possibility that can make them react in this way: this child's martial soul is superior to theirs in quality!
It even surpasses the six-winged angels.
Thinking of this, Bibi Dong's breathing became rapid.
She slowly rose from the papal throne, her magnificent purple-gold gown trailing on the ground with a soft rustling sound.
Every step carried an unparalleled sense of pressure.
She walked down the steps and went straight to Lin Yu.
Lin Yu felt as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on his head, almost crushing his small body.
He had to tilt his head back to see the woman's face clearly.
So beautiful, and... so dangerous.
Bibi Dong didn't speak, but simply extended a slender, fair finger with a wisp of pale purple soul power swirling around its tip, and slowly touched Lin Yu's brow.
Lin Yu's hair stood on end! He wanted to dodge, but his body was completely immobilized by the opponent's aura. He was doomed! Was this a soul search or a complete annihilation? Was he going to die right after transmigrating?
However, the finger finally stopped an inch in front of his brow. A wisp of cold, domineering energy cautiously touched the gray deathly aura surrounding him.
Nourishing~
The moment Bibi Dong's Death Spider Queen soul power came into contact with the death energy of the Ghost Gate, it was instantly dissolved.
Bibi Dong's pupils contracted again.
Her Death Spider Queen soul power couldn't even penetrate it?
She withdrew her finger, looked down at Lin Yu, and for the first time, a complex emotion, difficult to describe, appeared on her beautiful yet indifferent face.
She'd seen too much talent and potential.
Hu Liena is the best example. But this child in front of us may represent a completely new and uncharted territory!
"From this day forward, you are my disciple."
Lin Yu was stunned.
Me? Bibi Dong's disciple? That's not how the script went! I just wanted to find someone powerful to rely on, but not you!
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.
The benefits of being Bibi Dong's apprentice are obvious.
But the downsides are equally obvious.
He would be completely bound to the Spirit Hall, and Bibi Dong was no pushover. Her mental state was extremely unstable, and he might become her punching bag if he wasn't careful.
But does he have a choice now?
Taking a deep breath, Lin Yu forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart and excitedly called out in his still childlike voice, "Disciple Lin Yu greets Master!"
"Very good." She uttered two words calmly, which was her way of acknowledging Lin Yu's identity.
She turned around and walked back to the high throne.
"Moon Gate, Ghostly Appearance."
"Your subordinates are here!" The two immediately bowed.
"Take him to settle in. I'll take you to get the spirit ring in three days!" Bibi Dong sat back on her throne and announced from her high position.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Yue Guan and Gui Mei replied in unison, no longer daring to be negligent in the slightest.
Yue Guan walked to Lin Yu's side, his signature smile returning to his face.
"Little one, what are you standing there for? Come with us."
Stepping out of the Papal Palace, the warm sunlight bathed him, dispelling the chill within. Lin Yu let out a long sigh of relief. Regardless, he had successfully taken the first step.