Chapter 267: Su Yun: Xue'er, From Now On, We Each Mind Our Own Business
"Who's there?"
Yu Xiaogang, who had been imprisoned in the dungeon for a long time, furrowed his brows upon hearing the sound of the chains being unlocked.
According to the usual schedule, it wasn't time for the guards to let him out for fresh air.
Could it be Bibi Dong?
However, before Yu Xiaogang could speculate further, a surprising figure appeared before him.
Qian Daoliu.
Seeing the visitor, Yu Xiaogang's face immediately darkened.
It wasn't just his hatred and resentment towards this man who had driven him out of the Spirit Hall and ruined his reputation. He also feared that if Qian Daoliu discovered he had broken through his cultivation barrier, he might not be allowed to live.
The Spirit Hall had imprisoned him to ensure his vast knowledge of martial souls had no practical use.
"Yu Xiaogang, it seems you've been doing quite well," Qian Daoliu said, closing the cell door with an invisible force and walking over to Yu Xiaogang.
He also released a layer of soul power, confining their conversation to a small area.
"Thanks to you, Grand Worshipper, I am still alive," Yu Xiaogang replied with cold arrogance. "I wonder why you've come to see me today? Are you under pressure from the upper three sects and the two empires to release me?"
To Yu Xiaogang, the Spirit Hall was strong, but so were the upper three sects. He thought Qian Daoliu's visit might be due to external pressures to release him.
Qian Daoliu chuckled but did not directly answer Yu Xiaogang's question.
He was here to see if Yu Xiaogang, Bibi Dong's old acquaintance, had any involvement with her.
Women lie; that's an age-old truth. Qian Daoliu thought that if anyone was involved with Bibi Dong, it would be Yu Xiaogang.
And it was this possibility that Qian Daoliu found intolerable.
If Bibi Dong had a child with a waste like Yu Xiaogang, he would be thoroughly disappointed in her!
Seeing Qian Daoliu's mocking smile, Yu Xiaogang felt uneasy but didn't dare anger him. "Grand Worshipper, please speak plainly."
"I came here to ask if Bibi Dong has visited you recently," Qian Daoliu said bluntly. "Think carefully before you answer and don't lie to me."
Had Bibi Dong visited him? Yu Xiaogang was certain she had not.
But why was Qian Daoliu asking?
Yu Xiaogang's mind raced, and he gave an ambiguous answer, "Grand Worshipper, there's no point in asking me. You should ask Bibi Dong."
Boom!
As soon as Yu Xiaogang spoke, he felt a tremendous force slam him against the wall.
"Ah—" Yu Xiaogang felt as if his internal organs were nearly shattered. Even getting up was painful.
"Don't play games with me. Answer when I ask," Qian Daoliu started but then noticed something odd about Yu Xiaogang.
"You're…you've broken through to level thirty soul power?" Qian Daoliu's eyes turned strange.
Yu Xiaogang's face changed.
Damn it! He found out!
As a peak Title Douluo, Qian Daoliu's soul power perception was sharp. A single strike revealed the changes in Yu Xiaogang's soul power.
Yu Xiaogang, with his half-level innate soul power, should never have reached level thirty!
How did he manage it?
Qian Daoliu connected Yu Xiaogang's initial response and thought: Bibi Dong must have brought Yu Xiaogang some heavenly materials, allowing him to break through his long-standing barrier.
"I'm not interested in your soul power breakthrough. Answer my first question. If I'm not satisfied, I won't hesitate to kill you right here!" Qian Daoliu said coldly.
Feeling the overwhelming killing intent, Yu Xiaogang knew he couldn't provoke him. He needed to stay alive until Tang San rescued him.
"Bibi Dong hasn't come to see me," Yu Xiaogang answered firmly, telling the truth.
"I hope you're telling the truth." With that, Qian Daoliu left.
Everything would have to wait until Bibi Dong's child was born. If the child was indeed Yu Xiaogang's, he would kill the child immediately!
Otherwise, all his son's sacrifices would be in vain.
...
"Yu Xiaogang broke through to level thirty?"
Su Yun, sitting in the conference room, was surprised by Ghost Douluo's news.
Ghost Douluo nodded, "Yes, the news came directly from the Grand Worshipper. He personally verified it."
Personally verified?
Su Yun raised an eyebrow.
Why would Qian Daoliu personally see Yu Xiaogang?
But that was none of his concern. He pondered, "Yu Xiaogang breaking through to level thirty is either due to some heavenly materials or sheer luck. I lean towards the latter."
"Even if he can cultivate, it doesn't affect our overall plans."
Ghost Douluo nodded, adding, "True, but we should still be wary of Tang San, Yu Xiaogang's student. Tang San will surely try to rescue him. We must be vigilant."
Su Yun laughed, "Tang San rescuing someone from the Spirit Hall would require god-like strength or a traitor within our ranks."
"I'd rather believe the latter."
Spies existed in both the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall, a known fact.
"Moreover, Yu Xiaogang is not crucial to our plans. Our real enemy is Tang San with his dual god inheritance."
"Do we have any news on Tang San?"
"Since you injured him and Tang Xiao in the Star Dou Forest, they've likely fled to Sea God Island."
"They should be preparing to break through to Title Douluo."
Title Douluo?
Su Yun smiled.
Even if he stopped cultivating, his soul power would continue to grow, supported by the Blue Silver God Tree, making his progress rapid.
He was the closest to becoming a god among them.
"Ghost Grandpa, please arrange a meeting in seven days to discuss our plans to conquer the Heaven Dou Empire."
"Understood."
After Ghost Douluo left, Su Yun went to Bibi Dong's palace, sneaking in as usual.
Restricted by the Empress's orders, Su Yun was allowed to visit Bibi Dong's palace only periodically.
This was hard for a young, vigorous man to bear.
But today, upon seeing Bibi Dong, Su Yun noticed she seemed troubled.
After some inquiry, he learned that Bibi Dong's pregnancy had been discovered by Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu.
"Su Yun, from now on, we each mind our own business."
"Oh no..."
Su Yun was certain that if Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue found out he was the culprit, he would be torn to pieces!
Seeing Su Yun's uneasy expression, Bibi Dong held his hand and teased, "You were so bold before. Why is your face pale now?"
"Ahem... I'm not scared, just uncertain about how to face them in the future," Su Yun coughed lightly and continued, "Besides, wasn't it you who was always the initiator back then..."
"Ouch—"
Before Su Yun could finish, he felt a sharp pinch on his waist!
He saw Bibi Dong's expression clearly saying, "I'm very angry; dare to continue, and you'll see."
"Women can be unpredictable..." Su Yun thought, quickly switching to a flattering smile as he moved behind Bibi Dong to massage her shoulders, "I still have to thank you, teacher, for covering for me."
"What? Do you plan to hide it from them forever? The child will be born sooner or later," Bibi Dong glared at him.
Su Yun applied the right amount of pressure, saying, "Once I become a god, the Grand Worshipper won't dare to interfere."
If he dares, I'll slap him.
"As for Xue'er... we can each mind our own business."
Su Yun could already imagine how he would explain it to Qian Renxue in the future.
"Sister Xue, from now on, we each mind our own business."
"I call you sister, you call me dad."
"Sister, what are you looking for? Dad will help you find it..."
Suddenly, Su Yun felt a shiver.
He could already see himself hiding behind Bibi Dong in the God Realm, while Qian Renxue chased him with the Angelic Holy Sword for three days and nights.
"You..."
Bibi Dong sighed, feeling helpless.
But she had no choice; she had to take things one step at a time.
They spent the evening together, and as night fell, Bibi Dong noticed Su Yun hadn't left yet. "Still not leaving?"
Su Yun chuckled, winking at her.
Bibi Dong, knowing what he wanted, pretended to be angry, "No, we already did it last time..."
"But that was half a month ago..."
"No means no!"
Bibi Dong hadn't expected Su Yun to be so demanding. After indulging him once, he had become even bolder. She couldn't allow it this time.
"Fine." Su Yun said, pretending to leave.
"Where are you going?"
"Out for a walk."
Bibi Dong watched Su Yun's back until he closed the door behind him.
...
The moon hung in the night sky.
Su Yun had already left the Spirit Empire's base and arrived at the Blue Silver Clan's territory.
Seeing Su Yun, Ah Yin immediately knew he had been driven away by Bibi Dong again.
Compared to Bibi Dong's queenly demeanor, Ah Yin's gentle nature was more comforting to Su Yun.
However, just as Su Yun was about to relax, he sensed a presence behind him.
"Is this what you call a walk?"
Oh no...
Su Yun turned in disbelief to see Bibi Dong.
He also glanced at the Blue Silver King beside her.
"Traitor! Didn't I tell you to notify me if someone came?" Su Yun looked at the Blue Silver King with betrayal in his eyes.
The Blue Silver King shrugged helplessly and transmitted, "Your Majesty, it's not my fault. She said if I alerted you, she'd chop me up for firewood."
"Damn it..."
Seeing he was betrayed, Su Yun immediately bolted and vanished in a flash.
Seeing only the two queens with different auras left, the Blue Silver King knew it was time to leave quietly.
Only Ah Yin and Bibi Dong remained.
The two women sat down without speaking.
"That bastard!" Bibi Dong slapped the table, venting her frustration, while glancing at Ah Yin.
He runs to another woman when I won't indulge him.
If not properly disciplined, who knows how many women he'll get involved with in the future.
"Little Su Yun is a man, in his prime."
"If he can't get it from you, he'll come to me."
Ah Yin smiled at Bibi Dong, "If you're really unwilling, let him stay here for a while. Anyway, your Spirit Hall has nothing urgent going on."
Bibi Dong gave Ah Yin a peculiar look.
Stay here for a while? In less than half a month, he wouldn't even remember the way back to the Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong knew Ah Yin's ways well.
A gentle home is a hero's grave.
Tough metal melts in tender hands.
If Su Yun wanted something, Ah Yin would likely satisfy him.
In no time, he'd forget all about her!
"Hmph, at his age, all he thinks about is this. If he can't become a god soon and Tang San surpasses him, what will you do then?" Despite their improving relationship, Bibi Dong and Ah Yin's discussions often ended in conflict due to their respective statuses.
Ah Yin smiled, "I believe Little Su Yun knows what he's doing."
Bibi Dong bit her lip, retorting, "Keep indulging him!"
Ah Yin smiled softly, then looked at Bibi Dong's belly, asking, "How are you feeling lately?"
Bibi Dong touched her belly and replied, "The baby is well-behaved, though I get nauseous sometimes."
Even a Title Douluo had to endure morning sickness.
"I have some herbs to ease morning sickness. Take them with you." Ah Yin waved, and the Blue Silver King's vines brought herbs to Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong took them without hesitation.
Sensing Su Yun's absence, she prepared to leave.
Before leaving, she 'warned' Ah Yin, "Tell that brat, half a month at a time. If he sneaks over again, I'll break his third leg."
With that, Bibi Dong vanished from the Blue Silver Clan's territory.
(End of the chapter)