"The various sects dismiss the soul master theories that Yu Xiaogang created as impractical. While the methods they use aren't sophisticated, in this semi-slave, semi-feudal society, where the people's wisdom remains undeveloped, they work well enough."
"From the disdain that the instructors at Nuoding Academy, who are mostly at the rank of Soul Grandmaster or Soul Elder, have towards Yu Xiaogang, you can see some clues. Only the slightly more foolish Nuoding Headmaster, like Flender, was successfully fooled by Yu Xiaogang, allowing him to freeload there."
While flipping through the book in his hand, Qin Xuan mocked silently. He suddenly had a thought: since he was idle anyway, should he write a book himself?
It would be best to wait until Yu Xiaogang published his so-called "invincible theory" and caused a sensation, then publish his own in response. This could break Bibi Dong's blind admiration for Yu Xiaogang and, at the same time, allow him to harvest some emotional value.
The scene would certainly be exciting.
Once Qin Xuan left, the second floor of the library returned to its usual quiet. But soon, there was the sound of hurried footsteps again.
Yu Xiaogang heard the sound and thought Qin Xuan had returned, feeling that something big was about to happen. He panicked and hurriedly made his way towards the stairway.
Bibi Dong, who had just restored her soul power and injuries, came towards him absentmindedly, wearing her usual light purple high-collared dress.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang's disheveled appearance, she asked with some concern, "Xiaogang? What happened? Your face looks so pale, and you're sweating so much."
"I…" Yu Xiaogang was at a loss for words. He couldn't exactly say that Qin Xuan had scared him.
After thinking for a moment, he changed the subject. "I think I just saw Qin Xuan. I was about to notify you."
"Qin Xuan…" Bibi Dong's heart skipped a beat, and her eyes sparkled with excitement. "Where did he go?"
Yu Xiaogang glanced at the stairs leading to the third floor. "It looked like he was heading up to the third floor."
As soon as he said this, he regretted it, wishing he could slap himself. Out of all the excuses, why did he mention that troublesome guy?
Hearing this, Bibi Dong, whether from her previous defeat or because of the fairy herb, quickly made her way up to the third floor, forgetting about Yu Xiaogang beside her.
"Bibi Dong, I…" Yu Xiaogang wanted to stop her, but all he got was a hurried response from her: "Xiaogang, wait here for me. I might have found a way to fix your Martial Spirit mutation."
These words immediately lit up Yu Xiaogang's eyes.
Could it be that Qin Xuan found a way to fix his Martial Spirit mutation in that dangerous place, where even Title Douluo risk their lives?
The more Yu Xiaogang thought about it, the more excited he became, his previous frustration disappearing in an instant.
If he wasn't lacking the courage to face Qin Xuan, and if he were allowed to enter the third floor, he would've rushed up to find Qin Xuan himself.
As for whether Qin Xuan would do something with Bibi Dong, like in the small grove last time, he didn't care.
Even if something did happen, it wouldn't matter to him.
If not for this damn Martial Spirit mutation, as a direct heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he wouldn't have become a despised and bullied waste.
Compared to his future, everything else was trivial.
Bibi Dong quickly made her way to the third floor, scanning the area with her eyes.
Not far away, in a quiet corner, Qin Xuan stood calmly. His tall, slender figure was wrapped in his luxurious phoenix fire robe.
He was reading a book, his eyes reflecting both thoughtfulness and a lazy mood.
Standing there, he gave off a strange feeling, as though the sunlight streaming in through the large windows was focused solely on him. His bright phoenix fire robe and long flowing hair gave him a striking appearance.
Whether it was his looks or his aura, any young woman who saw him would be deeply moved.
"The little follower has truly grown up…" Bibi Dong gazed at Qin Xuan, her face involuntarily flushing red.
Qin Xuan glanced at her and immediately guessed her intentions.
"You've come," his gentle voice echoed in her ears.
"Mm." Bibi Dong nodded slightly, wanting to step forward but hesitated. Originally, she had come to ask about the fairy herb, but she suddenly didn't know how to start, her mind replaying the scene from the grove when Qin Xuan had gotten so close to her.
"Are you surprised?"
Out of caution, Qin Xuan expanded his spiritual power to ensure they were alone, with only two Soul King guards at the stairway, before closing his book and walking towards her.
"Mm." Bibi Dong's answer was still just a single word, her beautiful face showing a slightly bitter smile. "I haven't had a chance to congratulate you yet."
"Yes, it surprised me too. After returning from Slaughter City, I somehow ended up with a wife, and she's already expecting a child. I was supposed to ask the Pope for her hand in marriage after surviving the Slaughter City."
Qin Xuan walked closer with a faint smile on his handsome face.
Bibi Dong didn't speak, only watching him silently.
She was surprised to find that Qin Xuan had changed since returning from Slaughter City.
Not just in strength, but his eyes were now incredibly clear. Gone was the nervousness and eagerness to please her that she had once seen.
If before, Qin Xuan had been like those other soul masters who admired her beauty and talent, now he seemed capable of conversing with her calmly, with a newfound confidence and firmness.
Even Yu Xiaogang couldn't do this. Despite the pride his background gave him, he was always burdened by his Martial Spirit mutation, which made him insecure.
Bibi Dong sighed inwardly.
Perhaps Qin Xuan had already changed the moment he decided to brave the Slaughter City for her sake.
But now it was too late to say anything. She had long since fallen in love with Yu Xiaogang, and Qin Xuan had found his own path. It was simply fate that they couldn't be together.
After a long silence, Bibi Dong finally spoke, "Congratulations."
"Congratulations, huh? That's a bit harsh." Qin Xuan smiled bitterly, stepping closer.
Bibi Dong was startled, thinking he was about to do what he had in the grove last time. While there was a part of her that anticipated it, she was more filled with resistance.
"Don't do anything reckless. This is the library. People could come in at any moment."
Qin Xuan now had a family, and she couldn't destroy it. Besides, she didn't want to betray Yu Xiaogang again.
With every step Qin Xuan took forward, Bibi Dong retreated, until she was backed into a corner. Qin Xuan then trapped her with his hands on the wall—an overpowering "kabedon."
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