1: Bibi Dong

Thump, thump!

In the Monster Mountain Range, the moonlight was as dark as ink, and the bright moonlight that fell was cut into fine fragments by the gnarled, decaying tree roots.

A foul-smelling swamp gas permeated the low-lying areas where decaying leaves had accumulated, and a faint sound of footsteps suddenly came from not far away.

A moment later, a first-order One-Eyed Wind Wolf, with cautious steps, silently approached the familiar scent.

Soon, what came into view was a lone human infant.

The Wind Wolf didn't know who had abandoned it here, and with its intelligence, it couldn't comprehend such things.

Saliva gradually dripped from its fangs, and when it looked down at the human infant, it saw that there was no fear on the latter's face; instead, there seemed to be a hint of confusion?

Although the wolf's claws were dull, they could still easily tear through the swaddling clothes!

However, the wolf's claw cut through the air, and as it was about to touch the swaddling clothes, a burst of light erupted.

The infant in front of it vanished.

Only waves of unwilling wolf howls echoed through the mountain range…

At this moment, in the Star Dou Great Forest of the Douluo Continent.

"Saintess, how is your absorption of the fourth spirit ring progressing?"

A slightly nervous, aged voice came from deep within the forest.

Closely following was a light and joyful voice: "Chrysanthemum Elder, the absorption went very smoothly. With this ten-thousand-year Man Faced Demon Spider spirit ring empowering my Death Spider Emperor Spirit, it won't be long before I should be able to advance another level."

"Congratulations, Saintess!"

Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately beamed with joy. For the Saintess to break through to Spirit Ancestor at only twelve years old, such high talent indicated that her position would be unshakeable.

As her protector, his own status would naturally rise when she ascended to the position of Supreme Pontiff in the future.

"Then, Saintess, shall we return to Spirit City now?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo slightly raised his gaze, looking at the young girl in her prime.

The girl had a slender waist and skin as fair as snow, gleaming with a porcelain-like luster. Her cheeks were slightly flushed from the sunlight, highlighting her healthy vitality.

Her pupils were amber, like cat's eyes inlaid with shattered diamonds. Her eyelashes were long and thick, fluttering like butterfly wings when she blinked. Her nose was small and straight, with a slightly upturned tip, adding a touch of playfulness to her overall delicate face.

Faint bluish patterns, faintly visible around her eyes, added a hint of mystery and depth to her.

Bibi Dong nodded slightly: "Let's go back. Thank you, Chrysanthemum Elder, for today's trouble."

"It's no trouble. It's my honor to serve the Saintess!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo quickly responded, then turned and walked ahead to lead the way.

However, not long after they set off, Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly let out a soft "Eh?"

"Chrysanthemum Elder, is something wrong?"

Bibi Dong's hearing was excellent.

Chrysanthemum Douluo shook his head and said: "It's just that I found an infant abandoned in the depths of this Star Dou Great Forest, which is a bit strange."

Bibi Dong's heart stirred, and she voiced her doubt: "Could it be a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast transforming into human form?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo replied: "According to records, hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beasts that transform into human form generally take on the appearance of human children. I've never heard of any Spirit Beast being so foolish as to transform into a human infant; wouldn't that mean they'd be at anyone's mercy the moment they transform?"

However, he wasn't entirely sure, so he added: "But it is indeed suspicious for a human infant to suddenly appear in the Star Dou Great Forest."

At this point, Chrysanthemum Douluo stopped speaking.

Although his intention was clear—a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast that might have transformed into human form, its value was worth them taking a detour to investigate.

But as a qualified subordinate, one should not, and indeed cannot, make decisions for their leader.

Bibi Dong naturally understood Chrysanthemum Douluo's unspoken meaning. Besides, she wasn't in a hurry to return immediately. Compared to a little time, the value of a questionable hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast was paramount.

"Since that's the case, let's go take a look."

With that, both of their speeds increased simultaneously, and within a few minutes, they arrived at the source of the aura.

Deep within the interweaving poisonous vines, near a large patch of Ink Jade Spirit Bamboo growing on fallen leaves, an infant was wide-eyed with curiosity, neither crying nor making a fuss.

Upon seeing Bibi Dong and the other's faces, its two small hands happily reached out, seemingly seeking an embrace.

Chrysanthemum Douluo swiftly removed the vines, looking at the infant with a slight frown: "Saintess, I did not detect the Spirit origin fluctuations of a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast on him. His Mental Energy origin also indicates that he is a genuine human."

"However, perhaps my cultivation is not high enough to discern his origin."

Bibi Dong looked at the exquisitely adorable infant, pondering for a moment: "Then bring him back and let the High Priest and the others thoroughly investigate him."

"Yes."

Chrysanthemum Douluo bent down, about to pick up the infant. The previously quiet infant suddenly began to cry incessantly, its bright eyes constantly looking towards Bibi Dong.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression stiffened, "This child, he's not disliking me because I'm ugly, is he?"

Bibi Dong smiled, helping Chrysanthemum Douluo out of his predicament: "Perhaps he's hungry. This place is in the core area of Spirit Beasts, full of dangers. Chrysanthemum Elder, let me hold him instead."

Chrysanthemum Douluo awkwardly handed the infant to Bibi Dong. The infant immediately stopped crying and instead smiled happily, its two small hands constantly reaching for her embrace.

"This child is truly interesting."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's mouth twitched slightly upon hearing this.

To him, that sentence always felt strange; after all, the Saintess was still just a little girl herself.

Soon, Bibi Dong and Chrysanthemum Douluo returned to Spirit City.

After Qian Daoliu's examination, he merely stated indifferently: "He's just an ordinary human infant."

"High Priest, then may he stay in Spirit Hall?"

Bibi Dong requested.

On the way, the infant had shown great reliance on her, and her nature was kind. Coupled with the fact that Spirit Hall had already adopted many orphans, she made this request.

Although Qian Daoliu was no longer the Supreme Pontiff, the current Supreme Pontiff Qian Xunji was his son, so it was not inappropriate for Bibi Dong to ask for his opinion.

Qian Daoliu naturally wouldn't reject Bibi Dong's request over such a small matter, "He may."

"From now on, you will stay in my Spirit Hall."

Outside the door, Bibi Dong held the infant, and Chrysanthemum Douluo felt a touch of envy.

An abandoned infant, yet with such incredible luck, able to receive the Saintess's protection.

Chrysanthemum Douluo saw Bibi Dong smiling like a blooming flower and couldn't help but remind her: "Saintess, this child hasn't been named yet."

"Since the place he grew up had Ink Jade Spirit Bamboo, then let's call him Mo Yuhan."

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at Mo Yuhan in the swaddling clothes, sighing inwardly: "This lucky little fellow, I wonder what his future achievements will be. At least his starting point in this life is already the ending point for many!"

...

"Auntie, I'm over here, come and catch me!"

A nimble shadow darted across the eaves, causing the patrolling guards and students training in the arena to frequently glance over.

This was the Spirit Hall headquarters, who would be so fearless as to climb the eaves at will, offending this sacred place?

Then, these onlookers immediately had their jaws drop.

They only saw the lofty Saintess, Bibi Dong, at this moment, slightly helplessly holding her forehead and saying: "Chrysanthemum Elder, please help me catch that brat."