63: Arou's identity

Spirit Kite Douluo left the Star Dou Great Forest and, following the markers left by the Spirit Hall, found Bibi Dong and the others recuperating in a market town.

Bibi Dong was still lying in bed, her face pale, her aura faint.

The lightning casually drawn by Yu Mengzhang, though not intended to take her life, still brought her to the brink of death due to its inherent suppression.

"...Supreme Pontiff, how... how could you be injured like this?!"

Spirit Kite Douluo said excitedly, stepping forward to grasp Bibi Dong's hand.

She turned and glared fiercely at Chrysanthemum Douluo and the other two. "It must be your incompetence! That's why the Supreme Pontiff got hurt!"

"..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo and the other two dared not refute her and lowered their heads.

They couldn't very well tell the truth—that it was all Bibi Dong's fault, her reckless command that led to this.

Bibi Dong's expression darkened. Thinking about it now, it was indeed mainly her problem.

If only she had listened to Chrysanthemum Douluo's advice, she wouldn't have ended up in such a state.

"Supreme Pontiff, hand over the Spirit Master team to me. I will go find that Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast in human form right now!"

Spirit Kite Douluo declared loudly.

Even if her words meant assaulting the two forest overlords in the core area, she wouldn't bat an eye!

When it came to recklessness, she was the Spirit Hall's champion!

Bibi Dong's face grew even darker.

What Spirit Master team was there left? The few remaining Spirit Douluo were also severely wounded, left with intense psychological trauma!

Only a little over twenty Spirit Saint-level Spirit Masters had escaped, and that was only because they hadn't gathered at the time. One of them had even been driven mad with fear!

Chrysanthemum Douluo blinked at Spirit Kite Douluo, signaling her to stop talking.

Otherwise, Bibi Dong would surely die of shame!

Spirit Kite Douluo asked in confusion, "Chrysanthemum Douluo, what do you mean by that? If your eyes are bad, go get them treated. Why are you blinking at me?"

"..." Chrysanthemum Douluo looked embarrassed.

Bibi Dong shot a cold glare at Chrysanthemum Douluo and snorted.

She was feeling extremely frustrated inside.

After returning, although her position as Supreme Pontiff wouldn't be shaken, it would definitely give many Elders a good laugh at her expense!

"Spirit Kite, I want to hear you talk about that Azure Dragon Divine Lord's situation..."

Bibi Dong said slowly.

"He...!"

Spirit Kite Douluo abruptly stopped.

She remembered how the High Priest had just saved her, directly scaring off the Dark Demonic Evil God Tiger.

If she continued to speak ill of the Azure Dragon Divine Lord, what kind of person would she be?

"Chrysanthemum Douluo praised him to the heavens. From the look of him, it seems the Azure Dragon Divine Lord is even greater in his heart than the Spirit Hall's God of Angels!"

Bibi Dong sneered.

Listening to both sides makes one enlightened; listening to one side makes one benighted.

Of course, that wasn't her thought. She was purely getting more and more annoyed hearing Chrysanthemum Douluo extol the Azure Dragon Divine Lord.

The more powerful the Azure Dragon Divine Lord was, wouldn't that prove how foolish her decision had been?

So, by asking Spirit Kite Douluo, she was actually seeking validation!

Spirit Kite Douluo fell silent for a moment, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

In her previous secret letters with Bibi Dong, she had been slandering the Azure Dragon Divine Lord.

Now, to turn around and praise him would make her blush!

Bibi Dong said lightly, "It's fine, I won't blame you. Just speak your mind..."

"I don't know the Azure Dragon Divine Lord's identity... but his strength absolutely surpasses everyone on the Douluo Continent. Even the strongest Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts combined would not be his match..."

"He also has a merciful heart. During the great drought around Heaven Dou City, he brought down sweet rain and is deeply loved by the people."

"So, in Heaven Dou City, he might indeed be more recognized than the God of Angels..."

Spirit Kite Douluo spoke softer and softer, her expression awkward.

Bibi Dong, however, flushed red, her breathing becoming rapid.

She wanted to hear slander against the Azure Dragon Divine Lord!

One after another, were they all determined to oppose her?

"Get out, get out...!!!"

Bibi Dong suddenly exploded in anger, shouting.

Spirit Kite Douluo was utterly confused, not knowing what had happened, and was pulled out by Chrysanthemum Douluo... Meanwhile, after several days of travel, Yu Mengzhang brought A Rou and her daughter to Nuoding City, this remote place.

Having struggled in the human World for over twenty years, A Rou had accumulated considerable wealth and held many seemingly unrelated identities.

For example, as the proprietress of a merchant caravan, she owned a large manor outside Nuoding City and three large residences within the city!

She had even arranged an identity for Xiao Wu.

Otherwise, how could Xiao Wu in the original story, having lost her mother, smoothly enter Nuoding Academy?

She even had a body double.

In the courtyard, A Rou warmly invited Yu Mengzhang to stay as a guest, preparing many dishes, including a share for the Single-Horned Thunder Dragon.

Yu Mengzhang now felt a much greater sense of security.

With the Dragon Qi supplement from the Two Dragon Kings of Ice and Fire, he could now hold on for another eight or nine years.

Moreover, there was the Bone Dragon given as an apology by Gu Yuena. After being enhanced, its strength could even reach that of a Titled Douluo above level 95.

It could even serve as a personal bodyguard servant, though it had to be completely covered in black cloth, not even its eyes exposed.

Yu Mengzhang accepted A Rou's invitation to the feast.

Before the banquet began, a servant came forward to announce.

"Madam, the Dean of Nuoding Academy you invited has arrived, and he brought a man with a crew cut."

"Please invite them in?"

A Rou said with a slight smile.

Xiao Wu shrank to the side, behaving very properly, only her lively eyes darting around.

Moments later, Dean Nuoding and Yu Xiaogang arrived. The former was very enthusiastic.

"I've long heard that Madam Rou is an extraordinary woman. Seeing this manor today, I know the rumors are true!"

Dean Nuoding said with a laugh.

Yu Xiaogang also bowed to A Rou, much more formally than Dean Nuoding, and quite ostentatiously.

A Rou exchanged a few polite words with them.

Dean Nuoding then introduced Yu Xiaogang, heaping praises upon him.

As if Yu Xiaogang had truly become some unparalleled theoretical Great Master.

Yu Mengzhang raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at Yu Xiaogang, a relative connected to him by blood.

Of course, their blood relation was distant, and he had no intention of actively seeking him out.

"These two Golden Boy and Jade Girl, are they Madam Rou's children? They look so lively and clever. Our Nuoding Academy naturally hopes to have more students like them!"

Dean Nuoding said cheerfully.

A Rou's face instantly changed. She glanced at Yu Mengzhang, nearly collapsing in fright.

She wouldn't dare take advantage of the High Priest even with ten thousand times the courage!

"No, no, no. The daughter is mine. This is the High Priest of the Azure Dragon Temple... Please don't mistake them..." A Rou said urgently.

In an instant, sweat appeared on A Rou's face.

Dean Nuoding was taken aback. Was there a need to be so terrified?

Yu Xiaogang suddenly jolted, exclaiming in surprise, "You are from the Azure Dragon Temple... The Azure Dragon Temple near Heaven Dou City?"

Although he was in this remote area, he still kept an eye on the Family.

He knew that his second uncle at home had died, and there was a junior named Yu Mengzhang who shared a similar fate to his!

Yu Mengzhang looked at him calmly and gave an acknowledging hum.

Yu Xiaogang said excitedly, "So, your Spirit is also a detached Spirit? Like mine?!"