In the Pope Hall of the Martial Soul City, Bibi Dong stepped out of the splendid hall.
Standing on the square in front of the hall, she silently gazed into the distance.
The Pope Hall was situated halfway up Pope Mountain, with the main body of the Martial Soul City below.
Those who could reside there were mainly core members of the Martial Soul Temple and their respective families and relatives.
A vast spiritual force spread out like the sea, instantly enveloping the entire city below.
Since meeting Su Cheng yesterday, Bibi Dong had thought a lot and her emotions had largely calmed down.
She understood that regardless of how things would develop in the future, everything needed careful consideration, and now was not the time for her to overthink.
With the addition of those new memories, her strength had greatly increased, and the next period would inevitably usher in a rapid transformation in her power.
Waiting for Su Cheng to personally assist in her cultivation after another year, providing targeted guidance, surpassing the ninety-eightth level version of herself from memory would not be difficult.
If she hadn't already decided to give up the inheritance of the God's position, she would have had confidence in passing the upcoming Divine Examination quickly.
Now, the only issue Bibi Dong was struggling with was whether to promote the innate techniques within the Martial Soul Temple.
From her personal perspective, she actually wanted to do this.
But the source of the techniques was difficult to explain.
After all, Bibi Dong had always given the impression of being incredibly powerful and exceptionally talented, with no significant achievements in theory. Suddenly presenting such a thing, how would Su Cheng react?
If the other party indeed possessed memories, how would it affect their relationship?
These were her concerns.
However, besides this, Bibi Dong had basically sorted out other aspects.
Currently, the layout of the Martial Soul Temple on the continent had begun.
Its connections with many kingdoms and duchies were becoming tighter.
Although the proactive abandonment by Qian Renxue had led to most of the plans of the Tian Dou Empire falling through, fortunately, there had been other gains in recent days, reaching a consensus with that little girl Zhu Zhuqing.
If the political situation of the more powerful Star Luo Empire could be disrupted, the effect would be even greater than planning against the Heaven Dou Empire.
Next, the focus of the Martial Soul Temple should be on those powerful sects and academies.
"Xiao Xue, you can never truly understand him," Bibi Dong murmured softly.
"In terms of knowledge, strength, aspirations, and ideals, everything, I am the one who understands him the most."
Although the two of them couldn't truly be together, they could rely on each other, leaning on each other as arms.
That was enough.
On the streets of the Martial Soul City, a woman in a blue and gold palace dress walked towards Pope Mountain as usual.
If anyone who had been there that day noticed her, they would have seen that Ah Yin seemed considerably more haggard than she had a few days ago.
Given her current essence of life, it was difficult for her physical body to be damaged.
This weariness had nothing to do with her appearance; it was a sense of weakness emanating from within, extremely evident in her demeanor.
After the Soul Master Tournament ended and Su Cheng joined the Martial Soul Temple, Ah Yin did not leave the Martial Soul City as he had suggested but continued to stay in the same hotel.
In fact, the several hotels in the Martial Soul City were not open for anyone to stay in at will.
The managers of the hotels were not their true owners.
All the industries in the Martial Soul City belonged to the Martial Soul Temple.
Not to mention that as a sacred place in the Soul Master world, the Martial Soul City was not open to everyone.
Even if someone came to the city, there was a limited period of stay; it wasn't possible to stay indefinitely just by paying money.
Like the teams that came to participate in the finals of the Soul Master Tournament before, they had to leave the Martial Soul City after the competition ended and couldn't linger here for too long.
As for Ah Yin, she didn't even have much money on her.
In such a high-consumption place as the Martial Soul City, it wouldn't last long.
However, after so many days, no one had ever driven her away.
The reason came from the instructions of the elders of the Martial Soul Temple responsible for this area.
The astonishing changes that occurred that day were known to many high-level members of the Martial Soul Temple.
Leaving aside Ah Yin's high cultivation level as a Soul Saint, her complex relationship with Su Cheng was also not hidden from others.
Su Cheng's position within the Martial Soul Temple was now extraordinary.
Not only was his talent shocking, but he also had a close relationship with the granddaughter of the Great Elder, Qian Daoliu, Qian Renxue. Just a few days ago, he had even produced a set of soul absorption secret methods that astounded everyone.
In this situation, those elders naturally didn't need to offend him because of one person's departure or stay.
Their relationship was their own business, and the elders of the Martial Soul Temple were all wise and experienced; they wouldn't interfere unnecessarily.
Walking habitually to the foot of Pope Mountain, Ah Yin raised her head and looked at the several imposing buildings not far away.
She had also heard that the Martial Soul Temple not only became the ultimate winner of the Soul Master Tournament but also introduced an extraordinary genius afterward.
She was certain that this person must be Su Cheng.
"Su Cheng..."
Ah Yin gazed blankly at the majestic and awe-inspiring Pope Hall, unknowingly falling into memories again.
In fact, she didn't know why she still wanted to stay here.
Perhaps it was because she didn't know where else she could go.
Perhaps the Blue Silver Grass Forest was a good choice.
Su Cheng had also mentioned letting her return to the place where she was born.
Although she had already separated from the body of the soul beast, she still possessed the purest bloodline of the Blue Silver Emperor, and even at a higher level.
There, she would undoubtedly be embraced by her people.
But she didn't want to go back.
Perhaps Su Cheng was right.
She was clearly the Blue Silver Emperor of the Blue Silver Grass Clan, but she had never had much of a mind of her own.
She always unconsciously followed in the footsteps of others.
But it was different when she was by Su Cheng's side.
She could hear many different words and see many different things.
Being with that person made her feel like she wasn't an anomaly.
Moreover, he appreciated her.
She also believed that he needed her.
Without her Su Cheng, his heart would definitely be lonely. He was different from most people in this world in his words, actions, and thoughts.
She wanted to continue accompanying him...
"You are the Blue Silver Emperor who was sacrificed by Qian Xunji fifteen years ago, aren't you?"
At this moment, a dignified and cold voice suddenly entered her mind, interrupting her thoughts.
"I am the current Pope of the Martial Soul Temple, Bibi Dong. You can come up the mountain and see me at the Pope Hall."
Ah Yin hesitated for a moment at the words, then still stepped towards the Pope Mountain, feeling somewhat apprehensive.
At the entrance of the Pope Hall, watching the graceful woman walking slowly towards him, Bibi Dong's eyes gently turned.
When she was sorting out her thoughts last night, she had thought of this woman.
According to her memory, the other party had also followed Tang Hao and his brother. When she killed Tang Hao and Tang Xiao back then, Su Cheng had chosen to spare her.
At that time, she didn't even know Ah Yin's true identity.
After returning to reality, She realized that at that time, Ah Yin was still only a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form.
However, if Su Cheng's actions were because of her identity as a soul beast in human form, intending to reserve her as a soul ring, there was no need to let her go.
It wouldn't make sense for him to treat a soul beast in human form differently.
The hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Rabbit that followed Tang San was mercilessly killed by Su Cheng without hesitation.
Considering the ambiguous relationship between them in reality, the situation seemed even more peculiar.
If Su Cheng in the dream had any connection to reality, she didn't believe it.
How could Su Cheng have the ability to do such a thing?
Even a god couldn't do it.
So after thinking it over, she could only ask him personally.
"Your courage is quite remarkable, daring to stay alone in the Martial Soul City," Bibi Dong said lightly, "Have you forgotten the enmity between us?"
Ah Yin glanced at her but remained silent.
Seeing her lack of response, Bibi Dong didn't mind and continued, "What is your relationship with Su Cheng?"
"We..." Just as she was about to speak, Ah Yin hesitated again.
What was her relationship with Su Cheng now?
Friends? That seemed to be her own unilateral idea.
Enemies? Obviously not, since Su Cheng himself had said he wouldn't hold a grudge anymore.
"...He is my benefactor."
"Benefactor?" Bibi Dong looked at her thoughtfully, "So, did Su Cheng revive you? Did he also transform you into your current appearance?"
Ah Yin fell silent again at the words.
She couldn't reveal the hidden truths.
She had promised Su Cheng not to disclose these secrets.
Bibi Dong's gaze turned cold instantly, "I'm asking you a question."
But Ah Yin didn't fear her, silently meeting her gaze.
Seeing this, Bibi Dong couldn't help but furrow her brows.
She obviously couldn't harm Ah Yin in any way.
She didn't know Ah Yin's position with Su Cheng.
"Forget it, if you don't want to say, then don't. But why are you still staying in the Martial Soul City? If I'm not mistaken, you and him had a falling out, didn't you?"
The situation at that time was witnessed by everyone.
Although many changes had occurred since then, Ah Yin hadn't really harmed Su Cheng.
But the atmosphere between them had evidently soured.
"Why didn't you leave with Tang Hao back then?" Bibi Dong scrutinized Ah Yin, whose face had turned slightly pale, with a subtle expression.
"If I remember correctly, in order to save Tang Hao's life back then, you volunteered to sacrifice yourself. Why are you now abandoning Tang Hao and Tang San and refusing to leave no matter how they plead, instead choosing to stay by Su Cheng's side? At that time, it seemed like you weren't constrained by him, right?"
There was a hint of mockery in her tone, "Are you now infatuated with him?"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Ah Yin's slightly lowered head shot up instantly, glaring at Bibi Dong in anger.
"Hehe, whether I'm talking nonsense or not, you know in your heart," Bibi Dong sneered, then moved on from the topic.
"I called you here today because I want to ask you something else. If you can answer truthfully, you can continue to stay in the Martial Soul City. I might even give you a position, allowing you to come and go in the Elder Hall with legitimacy. And with me backing you up, Su Cheng won't say much either."
"..."
Seeing Ah Yin's strange expression, Bibi Dong continued, "Relax, it won't involve your secrets."
"...Go ahead." After hesitating for a moment, Ah Yin agreed. She didn't want to miss this opportunity.
"Have you experienced anything strange these past few days?"
"Strange?" Ah Yin was slightly stunned.
She had mostly stayed in the hotels in the Martial Soul City during this time, so what strange things could have happened?
As Bibi Dong pondered, her eyes never left Ah Yin's figure, carefully scrutinizing her changing expressions.
Seeing Ah Yin's puzzled expression, which didn't seem fake, she hesitated internally.
Then she took the initiative to remind, "For example, have you gained any other memories, or had any strange dreams? In those dreams, you have a completely different life trajectory from your current one. You were not besieged by Qian Xunji, nor did you undergo any sacrifices or the like."
"..." Ah Yin shook her head slowly, looking at Bibi Dong with a strange expression.
She seemed to have figured something out.
The powerful Pope of the Martial Soul Temple seemed to think something strange had happened to her.
Bibi Dong furrowed her brows, not paying attention to Ah Yin's peculiar gaze, as her mind kept turning.
Why didn't Ah Yin have memories from another world?
According to reason, she should have a completely different fate there too.
"It's strange, then why am I..." Bibi Dong was both puzzled and anxious.
She had originally thought that Su Cheng probably remembered those things that had happened.
But seeing Ah Yin's situation now, it seemed that not everyone whose destiny changed had relevant memories.
At least from what she could see now, only she had experienced such a situation.
Sighing inwardly, Bibi Dong waved her hand gently, "You can go back now. I'll inform the Elder Hall and appoint you as an honorary elder of the Martial Soul Temple. You can go directly to the Elder Hall tomorrow."
The person in front of her had a close relationship with Su Cheng, so perhaps she could be of some use. There was no harm in keeping her around.
Moreover, with her strength and talent, there shouldn't be any problem with her future promotion to the level of a Titled Douluo. Being an elder was more than enough for her.
Ah Yin glanced at Bibi Dong, then said nothing more, turning to leave the square.
"Oh? It's you?" At that moment, a tall figure walked towards her.
It was Qian Renxue, who had come to Pope Mountain to find Bibi Dong.
She raised her eyebrows and looked at Ah Yin straightforwardly, "Why are you still in the Martial Soul City?"
Ah Yin glanced at her but didn't seem interested in engaging, silently leaving the square.
Qian Renxue frowned at this, then coldly snorted.
She then strode into the Pope Hall, following the figure not far ahead.
"Bibi Dong, what did you say to Su Cheng yesterday?" Bibi Dong stopped in her tracks, turning to face Qian Renxue who had approached her.
She suddenly had a thought and didn't answer Qian Renxue's question directly, instead asking, "You're here just in time. I was just about to ask you, what method did Su Cheng mention to help you with your cultivation and cure your mental issues?"
"You don't understand, so don't talk nonsense," Qian Renxue's expression turned sour, "This is not a mental issue. Su Cheng said it's a unique special talent."
"Hehe." Hearing this, Bibi Dong almost burst out laughing.