Chapter 91 Bibi Dong and Yu Xiaogang without friends
"Can I touch it?"
Bibi Dong gazed at Yu Xiaogang with anticipation.
[Yu Xiaogang, who was being watched, stared at Bibi Dong's bright pupils and paused for a moment.]
In the moment he was stunned, the little dragon let out a happy cry and nuzzled Bibi Dong's hand with its head.
"What an amazing martial soul!"
Bibi Dong stroked the little dragon's head, her face full of surprise.
Since she began learning about martial souls, what she has learned is that a martial soul is a manifestation of one's own power.
The one who ultimately controls the soul is always the soul master themselves.
But this rule doesn't seem to apply to Yu Xiaogang.
After all, no matter how you look at it, Yu Xiaogang and the little dragon are two separate individuals.
While Yu Xiaogang was still hesitating, the little dragon had already agreed.
"Little dragon, you rascal..."
Yu Xiaogang glanced at the little dragon, who had already begun to chat intimately with Bibi Dong, and was speechless for a moment.
"You must be called Bibi Dong, right? Are you currently studying at the Spirit Academy?"
[Yu Xiaogang watched as Bibi Dong pinched the little dragon's cheeks with both hands, turning the little dragon into a meme, and then started a conversation.]
"Yes, I'm at the Spirit Academy right now."
[Bibi Dong, who was having a great time playing with the little dragon, replied to Yu Xiaogang without even looking up.]
"So it looks like we'll be classmates in the same academy from now on?"
"Can you tell me about the Spirit Academy?"
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong tilted her head.
"To be honest, you shouldn't be asking me this kind of thing. Although I study at the Spirit Academy, I'm not actually that familiar with it."
["Why?"]
"It's very simple. My teacher is His Holiness the Pope, and my talent far surpasses theirs. The difference in status and talent makes them simply dare not approach me."
At this point, Bibi Dong's expression turned somewhat disappointed.
Clearly, she was quite disappointed that no one from the Spirit Academy approached her.
She felt incredibly envious whenever she saw children her age playing and laughing together, or sharing secrets.
Although she envied them, Bibi Dong wouldn't actively try to fit in with them.
As a genius with innate full soul power and twin martial souls, there's no reason for her to chase after others and try to become their friend.
Not long after entering the academy, Bibi Dong asked her teacher about this question.
[And the teacher's answer remained fresh in Bibi Dong's memory:]
"Their reluctance to approach you proves their timidity and inferiority complex; such people are destined for limited future achievements."
"There's no need to waste your energy on someone like that. Someone who can become your friend, aside from anything else, will at least not feel inferior in your presence; only then can your relationship last."
[As it turns out, Qian Xunji's point of view was correct.]
During her time at the academy, Bibi Dong met a friend who was somewhat decent to her.
At first, Bibi Dong and she had a very good relationship; at that time, Bibi Dong even thought she was about to have her first friend.
However, in just a short period of time, Bibi Dong's soul power increased several levels, while that person's soul power remained unchanged.
[Therefore, that person became self-conscious and afraid to speak in front of Bibi Dong.]
Ultimately, after a team battle, the opponent completely disappeared from Bibi Dong's world.
At this point, Bibi Dong finally understood the meaning behind her teacher's words.
Recalling their past experiences, Bibi Dong patted the little dragon's head, turned to look at Yu Xiaogang, and said half-jokingly:
"Perhaps you will be the first true friend I make at the Spirit Academy?"
In Bibi Dong's view, putting everything else aside, Yu Xiaogang's background alone was enough to prevent him from feeling inferior in her presence.
[I am a disciple of a Title Douluo, and the other party is the son of a Title Douluo.]
To be honest, they're closer to being titled Douluo.
As for her talent, she possesses innate full soul power and twin martial souls; she is the only one like her in the Douluo Continent for hundreds or thousands of years.
However, Yu Xiaogang also achieved the unprecedented feat of possessing the first spirit ring in a millennium.
Thinking about it that way, they really are a good match as friends.
"Friends..."
Hearing Bibi Dong's seemingly joking words, Yu Xiaogang rested his chin on his hand, suddenly realizing something.
It seems I don't have many friends yet.
[If you don't have the ability to make friends before the age of five, you won't have the time to make friends afterwards.]
After obtaining his first spirit ring, Uncle Ye brought his daughter to him and asked him to spend some time with her.
Then Yu Xiaogang experienced firsthand just how mischievous the kids in Douluo Continent could be.
Since then, he has never interacted with people his own age.
Now that I've come to Spirit City and enrolled in the Spirit Academy, I'll be spending time with peers my own age.
"I hope that everyone I meet in the future will be reliable."
Yu Xiaogang silently prayed for a moment, then looked at Bibi Dong.
"Whether we become friends or not is another matter. By the way, how long are you planning to hang out with the little dragon?"
Yu Xiaogang's sharp gaze swept over the little dragon.
Judging from your demeanor, I've never seen you so close to anyone else.
"Anyway, the banquet is still a long way off, so it's good to stay outside for a while."
"Do you really want to go back to those boring banquets?"
[At the mention of banquets, Bibi Dong's face scrunched up; her repulsive expression clearly showed the bitterness she suffered from social awkwardness.]
"...Never mind then, I don't want to go back either."
After a moment of silence, Yu Xiaogang felt a chill run down his spine at the thought of the social interactions at the banquet.
"You seem pretty bored. Would you like some snacks?"
"Back in the Star Dou Great Forest, I told you that when you came to Spirit City, I would treat you to something delicious."
"I don't have time right now, how about you make do with these for now?"
Bibi Dong pointed to a pile of food lined up beside her and said.
"Okay, fine."
Yu Xiaogang glanced at the food; a few items did indeed pique his interest.
[So Yu Xiaogang went to Bibi Dong's side, and disregarding his formal attire, sat cross-legged on the ground and began to eat some snacks.]
"Mmm? Delicious!"
[The moment the pastry touched his lips, Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up.]
He stared in astonishment at the pastry in his hand, utterly surprised that it had brought him such a delightful surprise.
"Hehe, not bad, right? These are all things I approve of, and anything I approve of is extraordinary."
Bibi Dong held her head high, like a proud peacock.
"Aww!"
The little dragon beside her let out a roar of agreement, which made Bibi Dong even more excited.
"You agree with me, don't you! Hahaha, I knew it! Anything I approve of is extraordinary, these foods are, and so are you!"
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