Chapter 87: Shifting the Blame
Inside the Papal Hall
After Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo left, Bibi Dong sat in silence, reflecting on what they had reported.
Originally, she had sent them to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to confirm one thing—
Whether Dugu Bo still possessed those immortal herbs capable of pushing a Spirit Douluo into the Title Douluo realm.
If he did—
She wouldn't hesitate to personally seize them.
The main issue was simple:
She didn't have enough reliable Title Douluo under her command.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have to rely on Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo—two people who often failed more than they succeeded.
But now—
Not only did they fail to confirm the existence of the immortal herbs—
Another unknown Title Douluo had appeared.
And a strong one at that.
This made Bibi Dong hesitate.
Whether or not Dugu Bo had immortal herbs—
She would now have to think twice before making a move.
Still not strong enough… damn it.
If she could complete her divine trials quickly—
Would dealing with a mere Dugu Bo require this much effort?
Unfortunately, her progress was slow.
Suddenly, her eyes flickered.
"Guards!"
A palace knight quickly entered and knelt.
"Your Holiness, your orders?"
Bibi Dong took out a letter sent by Qian Renxue and sent it forward using her spirit power.
"Deliver this to the Worship Hall."
"Yes!"
The knight accepted the letter without question and left.
A faint smile appeared on Bibi Dong's lips as she murmured:
"Qian Daoliu… Dugu Bo… why not let you fight each other first?"
Even if Qian Daoliu didn't personally act—
She was certain someone from the Worship Hall would investigate.
After all—
There was more than just Qian Daoliu there.
If conflict broke out between them and Dugu Bo—
Whether one side suffered losses or the other—
It would be a win for her.
Shortly After
The knight arrived at the Worship Hall and handed the letter to a guard stationed outside.
"The Pope has ordered this letter be delivered to the Grand Worship."
The guard glanced at it and replied calmly:
"You may leave. I'll deliver it."
Even among palace knights—
There was division.
Some supported the Worship Hall elders instead of Bibi Dong.
The Spirit Hall itself was split into two factions—
From top to bottom.
Over the years, however, many grassroots supporters of the elder faction had been quietly eliminated by Bibi Dong.
This was largely allowed—
Even supported—
By Qian Daoliu.
It was his way of easing Bibi Dong's resentment over past events.
Of course—
The real reason he tolerated her actions—
Was because he had sensed something others couldn't:
A divine aura.
As a servant of the gods, he knew—
Bibi Dong had already become a god's inheritor.
The palace knights stationed near the Worship Hall were under its watchful eye.
So Bibi Dong couldn't easily act against them.
This was also why the Golden Crocodile Douluo held a strong dislike for her.
At the entrance, the guard raised the letter and announced:
"Honored Worship, the Pope has sent a letter for you."
Even if he personally didn't acknowledge Bibi Dong—
He still had to address her respectfully.
Because no matter what—
She was still the Pope.
Soon—
The doors slowly opened.
An elderly man stepped out.
He wore a luxurious white robe trimmed with gold, with a fierce golden crocodile embroidered on the back.
This was none other than Golden Crocodile Douluo.
He looked slightly surprised.
"Bibi Dong sent a letter?"
The guard handed it over.
"Yes, Second Worship."
Golden Crocodile Douluo casually glanced at it and turned back inside.
Inside the Worship Hall
A massive statue of the Angel God stood at the deepest part of the hall.
Before it sat Qian Daoliu, dressed in simple cloth, meditating with a devout expression.
Golden Crocodile Douluo stepped forward.
"Brother, it's a letter from Xiaoxue."
Qian Daoliu took the letter and read it carefully.
As he read Qian Renxue's words of concern—
His usually indifferent expression softened slightly.
A faint smile appeared.
His strength had already reached the peak of what a Spirit Master could achieve.
There was no further path for him.
His only wish now—
Was for Qian Renxue to grow safely—
And eventually inherit the Angel God's position.
If she could also lead Spirit Hall to glory—
He would have no regrets.
Golden Crocodile Douluo frowned slightly.
"That woman is getting bolder… intercepting Xiaoxue's letters."
Qian Daoliu had already finished reading.
"It's fine. She's Xiaoxue's mother, after all."
He then handed the letter over.
"Take a look. There's something important inside."
Golden Crocodile Douluo read it carefully.
The beginning was just greetings—
But when he reached the part about Dugu Bo possibly possessing immortal herbs—
His expression changed.
"Could this letter have been tampered with?"
"If Dugu Bo really had herbs capable of letting a Spirit Douluo break through…"
"Would Bibi Dong really hand this over so easily?"
He clearly didn't believe it.
Qian Daoliu shook his head.
"The letter is genuine. It's Xiaoxue's handwriting—I wouldn't mistake it."
He raised two fingers.
"There are two possibilities."
"First—Bibi Dong already tested Dugu Bo, and Xiaoxue's guess was wrong. There are no remaining immortal herbs."
"Second—Bibi Dong sent people, discovered Dugu Bo is difficult to deal with…"
"And now wants us to clash with him."
Experience spoke.
Qian Daoliu had already seen through her intentions.
Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at him.
"What should we do?"
Qian Daoliu thought for a moment.
"Since Xiaoxue wrote about it…"
"We should investigate."
"Wait until the Sixth and Seventh return."
"Have the Sixth take the Seventh along."
"With the two of them together, they can handle most situations."
If there really were immortal herbs capable of creating a Title Douluo—
And Qian Renxue personally mentioned it—
Then regardless of the truth—
It was worth checking.
"Understood."
Golden Crocodile Douluo turned and left the hall.
End of Chapter 87