After carefully putting away the soul bone, the young man clicked his tongue in regret.
Of course, such a good thing can only be dreamed of.
Don't be fooled by how easily he acquired those soul bones; it was due to a combination of factors, including Bibi Dong's high level of affection for him, that created a situation that was impossible to replicate.
Otherwise, even an ordinary thousand-year soul bone would be priceless and hard to find outside, with countless forces vying for it, let alone a ten-thousand-year soul bone, which would even attract the personal attention of a titled Douluo.
If it weren't for the Spirit Hall and the cooperation with Bibi Dong, it would have been an eternity to find a spirit bone outside.
"However, the more of this stuff, the better."
The boy murmured to himself, his face turning bitter as he thought about his research on natural energy.
If his research direction is correct, natural energy, apart from unexplored treasure troves like the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, probably only exists in soul bones.
This means that whether he continues his research, absorbs the knowledge, or even enters immortal mode in the future, he will have to hold onto two soul bones.
Let alone Bibi Dong, even the Spirit Hall couldn't withstand it.
His Holiness the Pope probably never imagined that the Soul Master's treasure, which is fought over by everyone in the outside world, is just a consumable in Su Chen's hands.
"Never mind, there's always a way out."
Sage Mode is one of the biggest trump cards for the future, and we must cultivate it no matter how difficult it is.
As for how to solve the problem, we'll have to talk about that later.
Su Chen shook his head, suppressed his thoughts, closed his eyes, and carefully sensed something. After a moment, a smile appeared on his lips.
"Found it"
Behind the Spirit Hall, atop a mountain.
A young girl sat alone on the edge of a cliff.
She sat there quietly, motionless, watching the myriad lights of Wuhun City.
The night wind blew her golden hair across her forehead, revealing her eyes filled with confusion and loneliness.
Snap!
Footsteps came from behind, and the girl's eyes suddenly turned sharp, but after sensing the familiar aura, she couldn't help but relax.
"The scenery here is really nice."
A clear voice rang out, and a body radiating a faint warmth sat down beside her, causing the girl's body to involuntarily tense up.
What are you doing here?
She asked in a low voice.
Perhaps it was because the person beside her was the first person to defeat her, or the person that woman valued most at the moment, or for some other reason, Qian Renxue did not dislike Su Chen, nor did she speak to him in that cold and distant tone anymore.
"I just came to see if my opponent had given up so easily."
Su Chen placed his hands behind his back, gazed at the starry sky, and whispered.
Do you have a conflict with His Holiness the Pope?
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's delicate body stiffened for a moment.
"This is none of your business."
After a moment, the girl said coldly.
"Alright, you've seen my current state. If you're not trying to show off, then leave."
It's a contradiction; if only it were that simple.
She thought bitterly to herself.
"Well, theoretically speaking, this matter is indeed none of my business, but after all, I am the number one genius of the Spirit Hall, and I might inherit the position of Pope in the future. If the former Pope and the second genius are at odds, that would be my loss."
The boy smiled faintly, his dark eyes turning to the girl. "Is that so?"
"You bastard."
Qian Renxue was so angry she almost laughed.
How old are you, and you're already thinking about the pope's position?
And who said I'd be content to serve under you in the future!
"Don't be too complacent. I've only lost once. There's still a long way to go. Who will take that position is still uncertain."
She glanced at the boy indifferently and snorted.
As soon as the words left her mouth, Qian Renxue regretted them.
She had absolutely no interest in that position, but seeing the boy's indifferent expression, she couldn't help but want to object.
What a despicable guy!
"Haha, then I'll really have to look forward to my opponent."
The boy laughed heartily, stood up, stretched, and looked at her seriously.
"I'm here just to tell you that there is no love without a reason, and there is no hate without a reason. When what you know cannot answer your questions, it only proves that you don't know enough."
"No need to thank me. We became friends after our initial encounter, so aren't we?"
With that, Su Chen gently patted her shoulder and walked away.
Now that the words have been spoken and the seed has been planted, whether it will sprout or not depends on Qian Renxue herself.
He still had to attend a meeting at the Papal Palace. If he arrived late, Bibi Dong would inevitably become suspicious. If she used her mental power to scan him and found that he was with Qian Renxue, then he would be in big trouble.
The inability to answer questions only proves that you don't know enough.
The girl stared blankly at Su Chen's retreating figure, the words echoing in her mind.
Could it be that...
She recalled her impressions of her father, her grandfather's words, and Bibi Dong's unwavering and utterly disgusted attitude towards her.
A sudden flash of inspiration struck, but no matter how hard the girl tried, she couldn't grasp it.
"Hmph, you can't even explain yourself clearly!"
Qian Renxue angrily punched the spot where the boy had just been sitting with her small fist, but then couldn't help but sigh.
"Never mind, you wouldn't know anyway."
Although the doubts and confusion in her heart had not lessened much, the girl's mood had improved a lot.
Gazing at the starry sky, Qian Renxue was lost in thought.
Are we friends?
This was a word that was quite unfamiliar to her.
From birth, her grandfather told her that she was a noble six-winged angel martial soul possessor and a person with the potential to become a god, and that she was not on the same level as the mortals of the continent.
Then, until the boy arrived, she remained all alone.
"So this is what it feels like to have friends."
The girl recalled the light yet firm pat on Su Chen's shoulder, and a bright smile appeared on her lips.
"Not bad either."
When Su Chen rushed to the Papal Palace, the debate inside had already reached a fever pitch.
"To date, a total of thirty-nine sects and academies have responded to the Pope's coronation ceremony, but the Haotian Sect has not responded to our order."
"What will be the reactions of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile and the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex?"
"Both sides are already on their way. The princes along the route send messages every three hours, but they refuse to make contact with us."
"In addition, Tian Dou and Xing Luo have also indicated that they will attend the ceremony, and Tian Dou's eldest prince, Xue Qinghe, has already arrived in Wuhun City."
"Hmph, their wolfish ambitions are plain for all to see."
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, the boy quietly moved closer to the drowsy Chrysanthemum Douluo and stood down.
High above, the Pope, who was resting with his eyes closed, slightly twitched his eyebrows and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Sigh, if His Holiness the Pope hadn't suddenly mobilized so many healing-type Soul Masters, these sects wouldn't be so arrogant."
Suddenly someone said something indignantly, and the scene fell silent as if it had received some kind of signal.
A moment later, a cacophony of voices erupted.
"Yes, they probably thought one of our elders was seriously injured."
"And then there's the nearly ten million gold soul coins that were transferred recently. Sigh, that amount of money could have been used to pay the salaries of several of you for several years."
"His Holiness the Pope has been far too harsh on that lad."
Su Chen, who was just about to get a good night's sleep, opened his eyes with a strange expression.
Good heavens!
They came for me?