Soul Land: Bibi Dong Is My Martial Soul-Chapter 190: Qian Renxue — “I’ll Take You to Meet Someone”

Chapter 190: Qian Renxue — "I'll Take You to Meet Someone"

"Su Mo, congratulations on exceeding expectations in completing the Sea God's Third Trial."

"But since your Fourth Trial needs to be completed together with Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling, you won't be able to proceed with it for now."

"You'll have to wait until the two of them complete their Third Trial before the Fourth can begin."

After her initial surprise, Bo Saixi first offered Su Mo her congratulations, then explained that he couldn't yet move forward with the next stage of the Sea God Nine Trials.

Bo Saixi knew the contents of Su Mo's trials, as well as those of Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling.

"So I'll have to wait half a year before I can continue," Su Mo nodded in understanding.

"As long as you understand. Use the remaining half-year to focus on your own cultivation."

Bo Saixi nodded slightly.

After a brief pause, she added, "You can also return to the continent during this half-year. As long as you're back when it's time to continue the trials, that's enough."

Bo Saixi knew that the continent's situation was getting complicated. She encouraged Su Mo to return, knowing that turmoil would distract him from cultivation.

Deep down, she didn't want Su Mo to succeed. If sending him back disrupted his progress—or better, led to some accident—it would suit her just fine.

"Understood, High Priestess."

Su Mo didn't suspect her true motives. On the contrary, he was rather glad she made the suggestion.

Bo Saixi left soon after. She had only come to acknowledge Su Mo's achievement.

Not long after her departure, Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling also finished their tidal body training for the day.

"Su Mo, what happened just now? Why did the High Priestess come by?"

As soon as she stepped down from the deep-sea submerged silver pillar, Ning Rongrong asked curiously. She had seen Su Mo break free from the chains but didn't know he had completed the Third Trial.

Ye Lingling looked at him inquisitively as well.

"Oh, it's nothing. I just completed the Third Trial ahead of schedule," Su Mo said with a smile.

"What...?"

"You completed the Third Trial early?"

"That's even possible?"

Both girls stared wide-eyed, stunned. From the way the trial was structured, it clearly emphasized gradual tempering—how could it be finished early, and only halfway through at that?

"Probably because the tidal training no longer had any effect on me. That's why it counted as completion. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to break the chains without using soul skills."

Su Mo explained as best as he could, finally understanding how Tang San had managed to do the same in the original story—likely under similar circumstances.

"I see... Su Mo, you're amazing!"

Ning Rongrong looked at him with wide eyes full of admiration.

Even though she was used to being surprised by Su Mo, she never stopped being in awe of his achievements.

"Yes... you really are incredible."

Ye Lingling echoed her sentiment. She had never met a more outstanding young man than Su Mo.

"You two are amazing too."

Su Mo chuckled, secretly enjoying the admiration from the two girls.

"We're definitely not finishing our trials ahead of time..."

"So if you're already done with the Third Trial, doesn't that mean we're holding you back from starting the Fourth?"

Ning Rongrong, self-aware as always, looked at Su Mo a little worriedly.

"No worries. My Fourth Trial is designed to be done with you both. It won't begin until your trials are done."

Su Mo reassured her with a gentle smile and a rub on the head.

"Then... aren't we slowing you down?"

Even though she was happy, Ning Rongrong still felt a little guilty.

"It's fine. The later trials will definitely be harder. A bit of extra time to cultivate is actually a good thing."

Su Mo didn't mind at all.

"Mm!"

Hearing his words, Ning Rongrong finally smiled with relief.

That night, in celebration of Su Mo's early completion, Ning Rongrong went all out—letting Su Mo enjoy an unforgettable evening.

The next morning, Su Mo gently moved aside Ning Rongrong's long legs draped over his shoulders—due to her usual sleeping sprawl—and got out of bed.

As he stirred, Ning Rongrong slowly opened her eyes. She looked drowsy, clearly still exhausted from the night before.

Chu~

Su Mo kissed her lightly. "Rest well. It's okay to train later tonight. I'm heading back to the continent, but I'll be back to accompany you soon."

"It's all your fault!"

She finally snapped out of her daze, giving him a soft pout and a playful glare.

Su Mo just smiled.

"I'm going. Sleep well."

He kissed her again, then teleported away.

After half a year away, he had to return and see what had changed.

There had been no major news since the end of the Soul Master Tournament, so he hadn't bothered going back.

Spending 12 hours a day enduring tidal strikes on the pillar, training, and keeping Ning Rongrong fed—he hadn't had the energy to run back and forth to the mainland.

But now that the Third Trial was complete, he had plenty of free time. It was the perfect moment to check on things.

And besides, without Tang San as a threat anymore, Su Mo had completely relaxed.

With Tang San gone, and Bibi Dong needing to reclaim the Rakshasa Scythe from him if she ever hoped to become a god—neither of them could reach godhood anymore.

Qian Renxue was on his side.

What was there left to fear?

...

After returning to the mainland, Su Mo's first destination was naturally the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.

What better place to learn about the state of the world since the tournament?

Sure, the Spirit Hall could offer more comprehensive information—but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was far more suited to him.

"Su Mo, you're back?"

"What about Rongrong and the others?"

Seeing Su Mo return, Ning Fengzhi and the others were pleasantly surprised.

"I'm just here for a quick visit. Rongrong and the rest are still undergoing trials on Sea God Island."

Su Mo briefly explained their progress.

Only then did Ning Fengzhi and the others understand that Su Mo and his group were still in the middle of their Third Trial.

Even so, they thought Su Mo's speed was already astonishing.

Especially considering that Su Mo's Sea God Nine Trials, if completed, would grant him the divine position of the Sea God.

At this pace—one trial per year—he could become a god in under ten years!

"Ning-uncle, has anything major happened on the continent lately?"

"Has Tang Hao made an appearance?"

After updating them on Sea God Island, Su Mo turned to what he really wanted to know—especially concerning Tang Hao.

Although he had killed Tang San, one regret remained: he hadn't killed Tang Hao.

He was sure that after killing Tang San, Tang Hao would bear a deep hatred for him. Given the chance, Tang Hao would definitely try to take revenge.

Su Mo knew this—but he had no regrets.

Su Mo even considered showing up in front of Tang Hao someday, just to ask him face-to-face—

Do you regret ambushing me back then?

"This past half-year... quite a lot has happened."

Hearing Su Mo's question, Ning Fengzhi began recounting everything that had taken place on the continent since the end of the Soul Master Tournament.

That was when Su Mo learned: Qian Renxue had indeed initiated her plan to seize the throne—

And she had succeeded.

But that didn't surprise him at all.

With the advantage of foresight, if Qian Renxue still failed like in the original timeline, that would have been downright incompetent.

So to hear that she had usurped the Heaven Dou Empire and declared herself Empress?

Not shocking in the slightest.

Then came the news of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's annihilation.

Su Mo wasn't surprised about that either. After all, wiping out the clan had been part of Bibi Dong's long-standing plan. The moment they interfered in the war between the two empires—disrupting Spirit Hall's vision of unifying the continent through the Heaven Dou Empire—their fate was sealed.

As far as Su Mo was concerned, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan surviving unscathed was already the best outcome.

As for Tang Hao?

Not a trace.

Ever since his last appearance, he had completely vanished from the public eye.

"Su Mo, you're close with Qinghe. If you get the chance, try to talk to him."

"Now is not the time for another war between the two empires. That will only allow Spirit Hall to profit from the chaos."

After recounting recent events, Ning Fengzhi offered this request to Su Mo.

Back when the Heaven Dou Empire declared war on the Star Luo Empire, he had tried his best to dissuade Qian Renxue. But she wouldn't listen.

Knowing Su Mo had a good relationship with her, Ning Fengzhi figured that he might be able to sway her where others could not.

"Mm, I'll try, Uncle Ning."

Su Mo gave a polite response.

He wasn't surprised that Ning Fengzhi asked him for this favor. From Ning Fengzhi's perspective, it made perfect sense.

But there was no way Ning Fengzhi could know that Qian Renxue wasn't the real Xue Qinghe at all—

And asking her to sit still on the Heaven Dou throne peacefully?

Impossible.

Su Mo had no intention of trying to dissuade her.

Still, he did want to meet with her.

After finishing his conversation with Ning Fengzhi, Su Mo left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and teleported straight to the gates of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

He made his way inside and sought out Qian Renxue.

"Su Mo! You've finally returned!"

"You all may leave."

Seeing Su Mo again, Qian Renxue's joy was evident. She immediately dismissed all the attendants around her.

"Sister XueChapter 191: Qian Renxue — "I'll Take You to Meet Someone" (continued)

Su Mo even considered showing up in front of Tang Hao someday, just to ask him face-to-face—

Do you regret ambushing me back then?

"This past half-year... quite a lot has happened."

Hearing Su Mo's question, Ning Fengzhi began recounting everything that had taken place on the continent since the end of the Soul Master Tournament.

That was when Su Mo learned: Qian Renxue had indeed initiated her plan to seize the throne—

And she had succeeded.

But that didn't surprise him at all.

With the advantage of foresight, if Qian Renxue still failed like in the original timeline, that would have been downright incompetent.

So to hear that she had usurped the Heaven Dou Empire and declared herself Empress?

Not shocking in the slightest.

Then came the news of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's annihilation.

Su Mo wasn't surprised about that either. After all, wiping out the clan had been part of Bibi Dong's long-standing plan. The moment they interfered in the war between the two empires—disrupting Spirit Hall's vision of unifying the continent through the Heaven Dou Empire—their fate was sealed.

As far as Su Mo was concerned, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan surviving unscathed was already the best outcome.

As for Tang Hao?

Not a trace.

Ever since his last appearance, he had completely vanished from the public eye.

"Su Mo, you're close with Qinghe. If you get the chance, try to talk to him."

"Now is not the time for another war between the two empires. That will only allow Spirit Hall to profit from the chaos."

After recounting recent events, Ning Fengzhi offered this request to Su Mo.

Back when the Heaven Dou Empire declared war on the Star Luo Empire, he had tried his best to dissuade Qian Renxue. But she wouldn't listen.

Knowing Su Mo had a good relationship with her, Ning Fengzhi figured that he might be able to sway her where others could not.

"Mm, I'll try, Uncle Ning."

Su Mo gave a polite response.

He wasn't surprised that Ning Fengzhi asked him for this favor. From Ning Fengzhi's perspective, it made perfect sense.

But there was no way Ning Fengzhi could know that Qian Renxue wasn't the real Xue Qinghe at all—

And asking her to sit still on the Heaven Dou throne peacefully?

Impossible.

Su Mo had no intention of trying to dissuade her.

Still, he did want to meet with her.

After finishing his conversation with Ning Fengzhi, Su Mo left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and teleported straight to the gates of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

He made his way inside and sought out Qian Renxue.

"Su Mo! You've finally returned!"

"You all may leave."

Seeing Su Mo again, Qian Renxue's joy was evident. She immediately dismissed all the attendants around her.

"Sister Xue."

Shua—

As soon as everyone was gone, Bibi Dong's spiritual form materialized beside Qian Renxue.

"Mother!"

Qian Renxue's expression instantly softened. She ran up to Bibi Dong excitedly.

If Bibi Dong had a physical body, Qian Renxue would've already thrown herself into her embrace.

"Mother, Su Mo—come with me!"

"I want to take you to see someone. You'll be very happy when you see him!"

With that, Qian Renxue motioned for them to follow.

Her destination? The prison where she'd been holding a certain someone since capturing him.

Yu Xiaogang.

She had never acted on her own to kill him. Instead, she planned to present him to Bibi Dong—

A surprise for her mother.

"Sister Xue... don't tell me you actually captured that man?"

Before Bibi Dong could react, Su Mo raised an eyebrow and guessed the answer.

"Is it really him?"

Only then did Bibi Dong realize what Qian Renxue meant.

Who else would Qian Renxue go out of her way to show her?

Who else would she dare expose Bibi Dong's spiritual existence to?

Only Yu Xiaogang.

And in that moment, Bibi Dong's expression shifted.

Her pulse quickened. Her breathing grew heavy.

If it really was Yu Xiaogang—

Then she could finally have her revenge.

"Yes. That so-called Grandmaster."

"I captured him not long after the tournament ended. I've been saving him for you, Mother, so you could deal with him yourself."

"As for his two companions—the other members of the Golden Iron Triangle—they were killed on the spot by Elder Spearmaster and Elder Bloodthorn."

Since the surprise was already guessed, Qian Renxue simply laid it all out.

"Flender and Liu Erlong... are dead?"

Su Mo blinked in surprise.

Still, considering that Yu Xiaogang had already been captured, it wasn't that hard to believe that the other two were already dead.

He didn't feel much about it.

Back at Shrek Academy, Flender hadn't exactly left a good impression. He'd tacitly allowed Yu Xiaogang's hostility toward Su Mo to continue.

So Flender's death didn't bring him any sorrow.

As for Liu Erlong?

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They had never interacted—so he felt nothing there either.

At most, he thought it was a shame.

Such a beautiful woman... wasted.

Then again, Su Mo had never liked Liu Erlong much, even in the original story.

Sure, liking Yu Xiaogang before knowing who he was might have been understandable.

But after learning his identity—and after his outright rejection—Liu Erlong still clung to her feelings?

That was twisted.

They were paternal cousins. They shared the same family name.

Even in ancient times, where marrying cousins was acceptable, paternal cousins were strictly taboo.

It was incest. Plain and simple.

...

(End of Chapter)."

Shua—

As soon as everyone was gone, Bibi Dong's spiritual form materialized beside Qian Renxue.

"Mother!"

Qian Renxue's expression instantly softened. She ran up to Bibi Dong excitedly.

If Bibi Dong had a physical body, Qian Renxue would've already thrown herself into her embrace.

"Mother, Su Mo—come with me!"

"I want to take you to see someone. You'll be very happy when you see him!"

With that, Qian Renxue motioned for them to follow.

Her destination? The prison where she'd been holding a certain someone since capturing him.

Yu Xiaogang.

She had never acted on her own to kill him. Instead, she planned to present him to Bibi Dong—

A surprise for her mother.

"Sister Xue... don't tell me you actually captured that man?"

Before Bibi Dong could react, Su Mo raised an eyebrow and guessed the answer.

"Is it really him?"

Only then did Bibi Dong realize what Qian Renxue meant.

Who else would Qian Renxue go out of her way to show her?

Who else would she dare expose Bibi Dong's spiritual existence to?

Only Yu Xiaogang.

And in that moment, Bibi Dong's expression shifted.

Her pulse quickened. Her breathing grew heavy.

If it really was Yu Xiaogang—

Then she could finally have her revenge.

"Yes. That so-called Grandmaster."

"I captured him not long after the tournament ended. I've been saving him for you, Mother, so you could deal with him yourself."

"As for his two companions—the other members of the Golden Iron Triangle—they were killed on the spot by Elder Spearmaster and Elder Bloodthorn."

Since the surprise was already guessed, Qian Renxue simply laid it all out.

"Flender and Liu Erlong... are dead?"

Su Mo blinked in surprise.

Still, considering that Yu Xiaogang had already been captured, it wasn't that hard to believe that the other two were already dead.

He didn't feel much about it.

Back at Shrek Academy, Flender hadn't exactly left a good impression. He'd tacitly allowed Yu Xiaogang's hostility toward Su Mo to continue.

So Flender's death didn't bring him any sorrow.

As for Liu Erlong?

They had never interacted—so he felt nothing there either.

At most, he thought it was a shame.

Such a beautiful woman... wasted.

Then again, Su Mo had never liked Liu Erlong much, even in the original story.

Sure, liking Yu Xiaogang before knowing who he was might have been understandable.

But after learning his identity—and after his outright rejection—Liu Erlong still clung to her feelings?

That was twisted.

They were paternal cousins. They shared the same family name.

Even in ancient times, where marrying cousins was acceptable, paternal cousins were strictly taboo.

It was incest. Plain and simple.

...

(End of Chapter)

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