121: Chapter 121 Bibi Dong questions Yu Xiaogang

Not long after they left the square, a seductive figure blocked their path.

It was none other than Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan.

"Yu Xiaogang, Her Holiness the Pope requests your presence." Chrysanthemum Douluo pinched his fingers into an orchid gesture, his voice soft and feminine yet carrying the majesty of a Titled Douluo.

"What?!" Liu Erlong exploded with rage, her Soul Power erupting instantly.

She stepped forward to block Yu Xiaogang, her eyes filled with fury. "What does Bibi Dong want? She won't take Xiaogang away!"

This sudden summons left the Shrek group looking at each other in confusion, their puzzled gazes falling upon Yu Xiaogang.

Except for Flender and Liu Erlong, the others were completely baffled. Why would the high and mighty Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall suddenly summon the low-level Yu Xiaogang?

"Audacious!" Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice suddenly rose, the feminine softness completely gone. "You dare to call Her Holiness the Pope by her name? Are you tired of living?"

A wave of pressure descended upon Liu Erlong. She felt a tightness in her chest, her blood churning, and she nearly stumbled on the spot.

Seeing that Chrysanthemum Douluo was about to attack, Yu Xiaogang and Flender hurriedly grabbed Liu Erlong's arms from both sides.

"Stop!" Yu Xiaogang hurriedly spoke up. "I'll go!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo slowly retracted his pressure, his gaze falling on Yu Xiaogang as a cold sneer curled his lips. "It's good that you're sensible."

"Xiaogang… don't go!" Liu Erlong gripped Yu Xiaogang's sleeve tightly, her eyes full of panic.

Over the years, Yu Xiaogang had always deliberately kept his distance from her. She was afraid that Yu Xiaogang still had that woman in his heart.

"Erlong, I must go." Yu Xiaogang pried Liu Erlong's hand away.

"Let's go." Chrysanthemum Douluo turned around and walked slowly toward the Supreme Pontiff Palace.

Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath and followed.

His mood was extremely heavy. What was meant to come had finally arrived.

Years ago, in order to seek the method to Cultivate twin spirits, he had used flowery words with Bibi Dong and sworn a solemn oath, claiming that there was absolutely no possibility between him and Liu Erlong, and that in this life, he loved only her.

But those hypocritical vows had long since been torn to shreds on the stage of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.

Liu Erlong had stayed by his side, never leaving an inch, and had even acted so intimately.

Even though he and Liu Erlong were truly innocent, given Bibi Dong's nature, how could she possibly believe that?

He still couldn't forget the murderous look in Bibi Dong's eyes when she looked at him and Liu Erlong on the field that day.

Bibi Dong still had lingering feelings for him and might not bear to harm him, but what about Liu Erlong…?

That was why he had to go; only in this way could he protect Liu Erlong's life.

"Xiaogang, I'll wait for you!" Liu Erlong shouted loudly, watching Yu Xiaogang's back as he followed Chrysanthemum Douluo away.

Not until those two figures completely disappeared from sight did Liu Erlong slowly turn around.

She looked at Flender, her eyes red, and said, "Boss Flender, you all go first. I will wait for Xiaogang to return."

"But…" Flender furrowed his brows, wanting to say something but hesitating.

"Say no more! You all go!" Liu Erlong interrupted him sharply, her tone resolute.

Flender let out a long sigh and said in a low voice to the Shrek group, "We will depart immediately."

He knew Liu Erlong's stubbornness all too well; once she made up her mind about something, ten cows couldn't pull her back.

Besides, Tang San's identity was too sensitive; it was indeed not appropriate to stay in Spirit City for long.

The backs of the Shrek group gradually faded into the distance.

Only Liu Erlong stood alone in the original spot, like a statue, her gaze fixed intently on the direction of the Supreme Pontiff Palace.

...

The Supreme Pontiff Palace.

The atmosphere inside the palace was so oppressive that it made it hard to breathe.

Bibi Dong sat high on the Supreme Pontiff's throne, staring coldly at Yu Xiaogang.

At this moment, inside the grand hall, there was no one else besides the two of them.

Yu Xiaogang suppressed the panic in his heart, clasped his hands behind his back, and tried his best to maintain a calm expression.

"Dong'er, you…" As soon as Yu Xiaogang began to speak, he was sharply interrupted by Bibi Dong.

"Silence!" Bibi Dong stood up abruptly from the throne, her Supreme Pontiff staff striking the ground heavily. "Yu Xiaogang, do you still remember what you said to me two years ago?"

"Naturally, I remember." Yu Xiaogang nodded slowly, though his hands behind his back were already quietly clenched.

"Then tell me!" Bibi Dong's voice rose sharply, anger churning in her eyes. "Why were you so intimate with Liu Erlong in public? Is this the promise you made to me back then?"

She didn't care at all that Yu Xiaogang's Disciple was the son of Tang Hao.

After all, if it weren't for Tang Hao, she would never have been able to kill Qian Xunji. To her, Tang Hao could be considered to have done her a great favor.

She didn't actually have any unresolvable deep hatred for Tang Hao or the Clear Sky Sect, but on the surface, as the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall and a Disciple of Qian Xunji, she had to put on the appropriate facade.

But she could not tolerate Yu Xiaogang deceiving her in matters of the heart.

Pain and helplessness instantly appeared on Yu Xiaogang's face as he sighed. "Dong'er, you've misunderstood. Erlong is just my younger sister; we are innocent, and there has been absolutely no transgression."

"Innocent?" Bibi Dong let out a cold laugh. "Do you take me for a blind fool?"

"It's true!" Yu Xiaogang hurriedly defended himself, his tone urgent. "It is Erlong who keeps pestering me. You also know that my Soul Power is low; I simply cannot resist her."

"Since that's the case…" Bibi Dong's voice turned cold, a cruel arc curling her lips. "Then I will go kill her! That way, no one will ever be able to pester you again."

"No!" Yu Xiaogang's expression changed drastically as he exclaimed, "Dong'er, you cannot do that!"

"Heh, so you really do have her in your heart! Yu Xiaogang, everything you said to me back then was a lie, wasn't it?"

"No!" Yu Xiaogang hurriedly shook his head. "She is just my younger sister. As her older brother, how could I watch her get hurt?"

"Very well." Bibi Dong walked slowly down from the throne, stepping closer to Yu Xiaogang step by step. "I will give you two choices: either stay by my side forever, or you choose to leave, but I will go and take Liu Erlong's life right now!"

Yu Xiaogang's face turned pale instantly, his eyes full of struggle.

After a moment of silence, Yu Xiaogang finally spoke slowly, "I promise to stay."

A glimmer of triumph flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes, and she raised the corner of her lips. "Very good. Remember your choice, and don't let me down again."

"Dong'er, I would like to bid Liu Erlong a final farewell."

Bibi Dong glanced at him, her tone indifferent. "Go ahead. Go and make a clean break with your good sister."

...

After leaving the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Yu Xiaogang found Liu Erlong, who was still waiting in the same spot.

"Erlong…" Yu Xiaogang looked at Liu Erlong's red-rimmed eyes, his heart aching slightly. "I am going to stay in Spirit City. You should leave."

"What?" Liu Erlong's eyes widened abruptly. "Xiaogang, do you know what you are saying?"

Suddenly, her expression dimmed. "Xiaogang, you've always rejected me before—is it because you've always had her in your heart?"

"Erlong, say no more." Yu Xiaogang hardened his heart and turned away. "This is my own decision. You should go back."

Liu Erlong's tears burst forth, her body trembling. She clutched Yu Xiaogang's arm tightly. "I don't believe it! It must be that woman threatening you again, right? Xiaogang, tell me, did she force you?"

"No." Yu Xiaogang remained calm. "It was my own will."

"You…" Liu Erlong staggered back a few steps, then suddenly gave a sorrowful laugh. "Good, very good… Yu Xiaogang! I hate you!"

Liu Erlong turned around abruptly and ran wildly toward the outside of the city without looking back.

She had never minded when Yu Xiaogang left silently all those years ago; in fact, she had always loved him.

But now, for Yu Xiaogang to actually choose to stay by Bibi Dong's side, the blow to her was extremely heavy.

Watching Liu Erlong's figure gradually disappear, Yu Xiaogang let out a long sigh.

If he hadn't agreed to Bibi Dong, neither he nor Liu Erlong would have had a good ending.

But what Yu Xiaogang didn't know was how much he would come to regret his choice to stay in Spirit City…