Chapter 3: Liking Yu Xiaogang? Bibi Dong's Taste!
The sharp commentary on the light screen continued.
[So even if other people end up chasing their own enemies, it can still be understood.]
[But Bibi Dong, this idiot, actually fell in love with a useless man who can never break through to rank 30!]
[It's truly amazing. It makes one wonder if Bibi Dong had her head caught in a door when she was born. Of all people to like, she chose that idiot Yu Xiaogang?]
[In the Douluo world, where strength reigns supreme, what advantages does Yu Xiaogang actually have?]
[Strength: permanently stuck at rank 29. Talent: built on plagiarism. Looks: only for people with bizarre taste. Character: no sense of responsibility. Merits: none that come to mind…]
[My heavens, as I'm writing this, I suddenly realize… Yu Xiaogang really doesn't have a single outstanding trait.]
[What kind of mental state was Bibi Dong in to fall for someone like Yu Xiaogang?]
[My only conclusion is that Bibi Dong must have been truly desperate.]
[Only then can I believe what was written in San Shao's side stories: that Bibi Dong fell for Yu Xiaogang because of an illusion created by Qian Xunji.]
[If Qian Xunji hadn't tried to force Bibi Dong to sever her emotions, why would any normal person fall for Yu Xiaogang?]
[Was it because of his thick skin? His talent for plagiarism? Or his habit of abandoning women and refusing to take responsibility?]
This series of comments completely dragged Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang down to the lowest point.
Only now did the many people connected to the light screen finally understand something shocking.
The current Pope, Bibi Dong, was actually in love with the man known as the Grandmaster.
For a moment, countless people felt awkward and didn't know what to say.
But Bibi Dong refused to accept it and immediately responded angrily.
[Bibi Dong]: Silence! Who wrote this nonsense? If you have the courage, show yourself! Xiaogang is not that bad. He has his own talent. He is the grandmaster of theory!
[Calm and Peaceful]: That's right! Xiaogang is a genius who rose from the bottom and broke free of the shackles of fate through his own efforts. He is a theoretical genius! What does this broken light screen understand?"
[Bibi Dong]: @Calm and Peaceful, who are you? Do you also recognize Xiaogang's talent?
[Calm and Peaceful]: Although I hate you, Bibi Dong, I must admit your taste isn't bad. Xiaogang really is outstanding. In fact, you are the one unworthy of him!
[Bibi Dong]: Nonsense! How could I be unworthy of Xiaogang? Who exactly are you? What relationship do you have with him?
[Calm and Peaceful]: My relationship with Xiaogang is none of your business! Stop acting crazy, Bibi Dong. I'm simply supporting Xiaogang!
Although the two were arguing, both of them were defending Yu Xiaogang.
Even though Bibi Dong didn't know who this person was, seeing someone defend Yu Xiaogang so firmly made her unwilling to pursue the matter further.
She stared at the light screen, her anger growing stronger.
A strand of soul power shot out toward it.
Whoosh!
Her attack was instantly absorbed by the light screen as if it had never existed.
Bibi Dong was shocked.
"It completely absorbed my attack?"
"It truly might be something created by a god."
"But even if it's divine, it has no right to slander Xiaogang! Do you know how hard he has worked?"
"If it weren't for the limitations of his martial soul, he would be the brightest star on the continent!"
"I like a person like that. I like his excellence. What's wrong with that?"
"You worldly fools simply cannot understand Xiaogang's brilliance."
However, as she spoke, Bibi Dong suddenly froze.
She quickly looked back through the commentary and noticed one particular line.
"The illusion created by Qian Xunji."
The author said he saw it in some "side story." She didn't understand what that meant.
But what did "the illusion set by Qian Xunji" mean?
Bibi Dong's brows furrowed.
"Not only is this person slandering Xiaogang, now he's slandering me as well?"
"My feelings for Xiaogang come from the heart. What illusion? Impossible!"
"And it even involves that waste, Qian Xunji. Back then, he tried everything to force me to stay away from Xiaogang, even going so far as to…"
At this point, Bibi Dong's right fist clenched tightly, murderous intent flashing in her eyes.
She gritted her teeth.
"That beast hated Xiaogang so much. How could he possibly create an illusion to make me fall in love with Xiaogang?"
"Hmph. What nonsense. My feelings for Xiaogang are genuine. There is absolutely nothing wrong with them!"
Only after saying this did she feel slightly calmer.
Just as she prepared to keep reading, new comments appeared below.
[Must Not Eat Bunny]: So Bibi Dong, you villain, actually like the Grandmaster? As the king of theory, the Grandmaster is far beyond someone like you!
[The Only Princess]: Interesting. I only knew the Grandmaster's theory was powerful. I didn't expect even the Pope of Spirit Hall to like him.
[Big-Chested Kitty]: But why does the light screen keep belittling the Grandmaster? It even says his theories are plagiarized. What does that mean? Is the light screen lying?
[Bibi Dong]: How could the Grandmaster's theories be plagiarized? They were researched by him personally! The Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls shocked the continent and became world-renowned. That is entirely the Grandmaster's achievement!
[Calm and Peaceful]: "Exactly! Xiaogang is a genius. I've read his theories myself. They were definitely researched by him. Who could he possibly plagiarize?"
The two continued defending Yu Xiaogang as usual.
But in the next moment, someone raised a doubt.
[Yan Yan Is Proud]: Is that Grandmaster really so impressive? My grandfather said those theories are just common knowledge among high-level Soul Masters. High-level experts simply don't bother publishing them, which is why he published them to gain fame.
[Calm and Peaceful]: Impossible! @ Yan Yan Is Proud, who are you? What does your grandfather know about theory? Even Bibi Dong, a Titled Douluo, acknowledges Xiaogang's theories! Is your grandfather a Titled Douluo?!"
Heaven Dou City
With short hair, a curvy figure, and a short skirt accentuating her slender waist and raised hips, Dugu Yan stared at the message tagging her.
Her expression darkened.
"My grandfather isn't a Titled Douluo? Are you one then?"
"Who is this person? Why are they so aggressive? Just mentioning Yu Xiaogang once, and they explode."
"My grandfather already said Yu Xiaogang's theories are widely known. Any high-level Soul Master understands them."
"It seems the Pope of Spirit Hall and this person are both fools, being deceived so easily by such a useless man."
She was about to send another comment revealing that her grandfather truly was a Titled Douluo, someone who had long seen through Yu Xiaogang's hypocrisy.
But worried about exposing her identity, she deleted the message and rewrote it.
[Yan Yan Is Proud]: Hmph! I'm too lazy to argue with someone as ignorant as you. My grandfather's words carry far more authority than Yu Xiaogang!
As soon as she sent it, another comment quickly appeared in agreement.
[Sea God's Most Loyal Believer]: Actually, I also find it suspicious. Normally, the stronger a Soul Master becomes, the more accurate their theoretical conclusions should be. After all, practice leads to truth. Since Yu Xiaogang is only rank 29, how could he write comprehensive theories about Soul Masters? By guessing? By imagination? Or by copying experiences and theories that others had already summarized long ago?"
On the distant Sea God Island, the Rank 99 Ultimate Douluo, Bo Saixi, had just voiced the most rational observation.
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